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  • Welp, looks like I will be getting those newbie gains again

    I try to keep it short,

    I have been living in Beijing since 2014 and lifting since December 2016. Now, because of the corona virus, all gyms are closed as of 1/25/20. They can not reopen until...
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    How many of your row?

    Just started 3 days a week 15-20 min HIIT style rowing. So far I actually like it. It gives my joints a break. I use this as a supplement to my 3 days a week full body lifting (Low rep like 5 but...
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    I'll jump on board. Starting at 202.5 and trying...

    I'll jump on board. Starting at 202.5 and trying to move down to around 187. So gonna dial in everything and try to hit 187 by June 1.
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    Funny you should mention this....I am...

    Funny you should mention this....I am contemplating moving to a push/pull 6 day split.

    Took a week off after 10 weeks going hard on a full body:

    Full Body is this: A1A2B1B2C1C2 Rest Pause 6...
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    Hey guys, Thanks for the input. My deodorant...

    Hey guys,

    Thanks for the input. My deodorant has been the same for the last 10 years. Regular Speed Stick. So i'm leaning on the fact I am rundown. I work as a teacher 40 hours a week and...
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    Skin problems from lifting

    Do any of you get boils from friction? I just got one under my arm, not in the pit, but just below. Doesn't hurt so much, more annoying at this point. I don't mess with it, just shower as usual...
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    If you are fond of the Quasimodo body type I'd...

    If you are fond of the Quasimodo body type I'd say go for it!!!! I kid I kid.
  • As stated in the above posts....Take a deep...

    As stated in the above posts....Take a deep breathe, get a handle on your diet (write down what you eat and how much you are eating), Starting Strength is a good place to start as well as 5x5 or Ice...
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    Basically you modified the 8x8. Why not just do...

    Basically you modified the 8x8. Why not just do the 8x8 with 3 exercises for large muscle groups and 2 exercises for small ones? Split it into chest/Bi, Legs, Shoulders/Abs, Back/Tri. Gives you...
  • In a nutshell my diet basically drifted to IF on...

    In a nutshell my diet basically drifted to IF on its own before I really knew what it was. I don't and have never really eaten breakfast and I prefer to workout in the morning on an empty stomach. ...
  • Hey Guys, Thanks for the ideas and tips. ...

    Hey Guys,

    Thanks for the ideas and tips. Starting it next week. Going to to an 8 week cycle next week with a 4 day split, Chest/Bi; Legs; Shoulders/maybe lagging body part/Calves; Back/Tri. 3...
  • [QUOTE=kimm4;1554111411]Gironda's 8x8 is one of...

    [QUOTE=kimm4;1554111411]Gironda's 8x8 is one of my fav programs to run when I'm looking for something different. I wouldn't advise low carb/keto when running this program. You'll need those carbs...
  • The 8x8....who's done it...any advice.

    So, I have been training for just about 22 months. Made some great gains in strength and size. Looking to change things up for 6 to 8 weeks. I've read a lot about it. Has anyone run it and what...
  • I sort of work your second way but for total reps...

    I sort of work your second way but for total reps in the exercise. I aim for 4 sets of 20 reps so 5, 5, 5, 5 (Bench or bent Row). Once I hit that I add weight. Legs I run like a madcow ramp up and...
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    Snatch Grip Deadlift

    I'm toying with adding this to my second leg day. I run a Upper/Lower/Pull/Push/Leg. Any have you have any advice or experience?

    Thanks for the help.
  • 1. How many hours do you work at your job per...

    1. How many hours do you work at your job per week? 50-60

    2. How long is your commute to work? one hour each way by subway

    3. Do you lift at home, commercial gym or elsewhere? Commercial

    4....
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    I actually just stepped back my workouts. Went...

    I actually just stepped back my workouts. Went back down on all major lifts. Changed my workout to Upper/Lower/Pull/Push/Legs. Also changed my rep scheme. So far I feel better and recover better....
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    Just go slow....get your diet in order...pick a...

    Just go slow....get your diet in order...pick a good plan that fits your lifestyle/time. Stick with it.
  • I've always been confused on how much protein is...

    I've always been confused on how much protein is enough. I am just over 6 feet tall and weigh around 193 pounds. I am in the middle of a slow cut...taking in about 2490 calories per day. I lift 4...
  • I started lifting again on December 12th of last...

    I started lifting again on December 12th of last year after a good 15 years off. The first few weeks were brutal. I used to max out at 280 on the bench and when I started back I had a hard time...
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