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Forum: Exercises 10-29-2008, 10:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 305
Posted By brent2886
Well, for me personally, I would go with a diet...

Well, for me personally, I would go with a diet that involves carb cycling. I am currently doing a schedule of 3 days carb restricted, one day carb, 2 days carb restricted, one day carb. I do not...
Forum: Nutrition 10-28-2008, 08:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 73
Posted By brent2886
Question Carb cycling preference (reps)

Hey all,

I tried to find a thread that specifically answered my question, but was unsuccessful, or maybe just blind, so here it goes:

I am currently attempting to cycle my carbs; I have had 3...
Forum: Exercises 09-21-2008, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 290
Posted By brent2886
Just some food for thought. With the reverse...

Just some food for thought.

With the reverse grip, it will increase strain on the triceps, and if you extend fully at the end of the press so it is over your eyes, you will also be incorporating...
Forum: Powerlifting/Strongman 09-21-2008, 01:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 225
Posted By brent2886
Well, Martin, first we need to know a bit more...

Well, Martin, first we need to know a bit more about you:

1. How long have you been lifting/fitness level?

2. What is your workout split?

3. How is that split broken down?

You say that...
Forum: Exercises 09-21-2008, 12:10 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,073
Posted By brent2886
Like has been said so far, there is no "spot...

Like has been said so far, there is no "spot training" when it comes to fat loss. Your body will lose fat at a pretty equal rate over your entire body. Ab and lower back exercises will help tone...
Forum: Exercises 09-19-2008, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 124
Posted By brent2886
Agreed. Military press will work mostly your...

Agreed. Military press will work mostly your shoulders. Make sure to keep a tight core or you could hurt yourself.

Also, if you decide you want to go behind the neck, I would really suggest...
Forum: Supplements 08-24-2008, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 159
Posted By brent2886
Epistane Dosages

Hey,

I'm running a 4 week Epi cycle at 30/30/40/40, and have seen different dosage times. From experience, do you all think it is better to split it 2x a day, like 20 pre (am workout) 10/20...
Forum: Exercises 08-23-2008, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 185
Posted By brent2886
I mean, 25lb DBs is a start, but from my...

I mean, 25lb DBs is a start, but from my experience you will blast through those weights very quickly.

For most first time lifters, the problem with the weight is a building of strength coupled...
Forum: Exercises 07-06-2008, 09:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 71
Posted By brent2886
Great way to track your road miles!

If you want to get off the treadmill/elliptical/bike, but still want to keep track of your distances and times, use this website:

http://www.usatf.org/routes/map/

Using maps as well as overhead...
Forum: Exercises 07-06-2008, 09:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 157
Posted By brent2886
Alternative to T-Bar? (reps)

My gym has no T-Bar row, and also does not allow using the olympic bars to do it.

Does anyone have any suggestion on how to imitate this movement with a pulley, BB, double pulley or DBs?

Thanks
Forum: Exercises 07-06-2008, 04:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 191
Posted By brent2886
x2 Also, Pros have spent much time working in...

x2
Also, Pros have spent much time working in different fashions to attain specific goals to perfect their physique. His range of motion may be designed to hit in just a way to work on something...
Forum: Exercises 07-01-2008, 04:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 163
Posted By brent2886
Depends on your body. Some respond to very high...

Depends on your body. Some respond to very high reps (12-15+) and others in the range of 6-8. Also, isotension has some benefits due to the increased blood flow to the region. That along with...
Forum: Exercises 07-01-2008, 03:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 192
Posted By brent2886
Here's my split as of late, curious as to what...

Here's my split as of late, curious as to what your opinions are on this issue:

Monday: Chest/Tri
Tuesday: Back/Bi
Wednesday: Shoulders/Traps
Thursday: Legs/Abs/Cardio
Friday: Chest/Tri...
Forum: Exercises 06-28-2008, 09:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 784
Posted By brent2886
This "safe" feeling is the belt taking some of...

This "safe" feeling is the belt taking some of the work for you. Although this may feel safe to you, it is not because it causes your core and lower back muscles to be stunted in comparison to the...
Forum: Exercises 06-28-2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 784
Posted By brent2886
If you are doing a RDL, you should not touch the...

If you are doing a RDL, you should not touch the ground with the bar. And personally, if I am feeling a lot of pull in my back, it is usually one of two things:
1. Too much weight.
2. Bar kept...
Forum: Exercises 06-26-2008, 02:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 506
Posted By brent2886
I felt like front delts were pretty much covered...

I felt like front delts were pretty much covered for, and when I reincorporated front raises into my workout, I got a burn like never before. I wouldn't say make them a priority in your lifting,...
Forum: Exercises 06-25-2008, 12:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 139
Posted By brent2886
Your diet will get you more defined. This idea...

Your diet will get you more defined. This idea that "lifting weights one way will make you ripped and another will make you big" is a load of garbage. The only way you will really be ripped is by...
Forum: Exercises 06-25-2008, 12:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 139
Posted By brent2886
More info is needed; how many sets are you doing?...

More info is needed; how many sets are you doing? What is your overall goal? When do you train these muscles and what else are you doing?
Forum: Exercises 06-24-2008, 11:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 105
Posted By brent2886
Isotension keeps blood flow to your muscles high....

Isotension keeps blood flow to your muscles high. This will bring nutrients to your muscles. Whether or not it is severely important to strength or size is debatable, but it can't hurt to...
Forum: Exercises 06-24-2008, 11:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 206
Posted By brent2886
What is your definition of "functional muscle"? ...

What is your definition of "functional muscle"? In terms of lifting with Hammer Strength, if you define your routines by those machines, you will not have much stabilizing strength. Keep your...
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