The Ask a Question Thread

[zackmurphy]

Creatine dissolves better in hot water, but I don't know if it breaks down the compound. Is it ok to dissolve it in hot water?

If you're drinking it right away, you're fine. It wouldn't denature so quickly. Besides, you're about to injest it somehow, and it's how and acidic in your stomach and small intestine, too. Still gets absorbed.

[Evolve]

I plan on starting creatine soon, and at the same time glutamine.
Which would be the most beneficial way to cycle the 2 together?
ie glutamine in the morning and before work-out, and creatine after?

[timelinex]

This is my last attempt to clean this place up (unless I'm given mod powers *cough*Big H*cough*).

Here is how it works (and it has worked wonderfully elsewhere), if you have a question, you ask it here. Now, the key to make this work is to NOT ask questions like "What is your favorite lift?" A question like that will kill this thread, unless people completely ignore it! Questions like "What is the world record squat?" and "How do I use proper form on a powerclean?" are good. Only lifting related questions should be asked. "How do I talk to a girl?" is NOT an acceptable question here. Ideally, a question will be asked, and only members who know what they are talking about and can back up their answer will try to answer the question.

Hopefully, once this thread gets going, it will eliminate the need for countless threads on the same thing. Maybe a question will be asked multiple times, but at least it will be in one place.

Now, I don't want anybody responding to this and saying if it is a good or bad idea because it is pointless. ONLY post in here if you have a question or want to answer a question that is asked.

You may all begin.

so your making a thread INSIDE a thread??!

[uToRZ-]

errm.. my protein says this : L-glutamic Acid
question : is this the same as L-glutamine?

[zackmurphy]

errm.. my protein says this : L-glutamic Acid
question : is this the same as L-glutamine?

No.

Glutamine is an amino acid. It's a derivative of glutamic acid which is synthesized from the amino acids arginine, ornithine and proline.

Because glutamic acid cannot cross the blood brain barrier, where most of the metabolism takes place, glutamine, which can cross this barrier, works better in supplement form. Glutamine can also be used by cells like glucose for metabolic energy. Thus is what's so popular in athletic supplements.

I can go on and on, so I'll shut up.

[Evolve]

No.

Glutamine is an amino acid. It's a derivative of glutamic acid which is synthesized from the amino acids arginine, ornithine and proline.

Because glutamic acid cannot cross the blood brain barrier, where most of the metabolism takes place, glutamine, which can cross this barrier, works better in supplement form. Glutamine can also be used by cells like glucose for metabolic energy. Thus is what's so popular in athletic supplements.

I can go on and on, so I'll shut up.

No carry on..and mayb answer mine too lol

[Mpty]

okay this is my workout for thursday

Thursday: Back, Biceps, abs
Lat Pulldowns 3x6-10
Barbell Rows 3x6-10
Standing Cambered-Bar Curls 3x6-10
Preacher Curls 3x6-10
Decline Crunches 3x20
Knee Raises 3x15-20

i was wondering if i would do 3 sets of lat pulldowns one right after another or should i do 1 set of each exercise, then go on to the second set for every exercise and so on

[Heisman]

so your making a thread INSIDE a thread??!

WTF are you talking about? I made a thread.

Evolve, I don't know the answer to your question, hopefully someone else does...

[Heisman]

okay this is my workout for thursday

Thursday: Back, Biceps, abs
Lat Pulldowns 3x6-10
Barbell Rows 3x6-10
Standing Cambered-Bar Curls 3x6-10
Preacher Curls 3x6-10
Decline Crunches 3x20
Knee Raises 3x15-20

i was wondering if i would do 3 sets of lat pulldowns one right after another or should i do 1 set of each exercise, then go on to the second set for every exercise and so on

Do you do deadlifts?

Think about that workout: you are doing the same amount of work for the back as you are for the biceps. But, the back is literally 10x bigger than the biceps. I would do pullups and chinups, a rowing exercises, and my personal favorite... deadlifts.

Now, to answer your question: I would do all the sets for one exercise and then move on. Circuit training is only really useful, IMO, if you need endurance/muscular endurance. Rest a minute between each set.

[jiza101]

Hi,
Ive been working out once a week for like 2 months, now i realise i need to step my workout up. Im doing it for 1 hour. Now im gaining strength, i used to be able to squat 40, now i can squat 70 12X 3 sets. My lat pulldown has gone from 80 to 110 15X 3 sets, but i dont think im gaining muscle yet my strength is increasing. Im pretty chubby around the chest and stomach, but i have good legs :/. oh yer all my weights are in kilo's, im in aus. So yer any reason why im not seeing much muscle gain but my strength is increasing :/. I also dont eat tuna or eggs or cottage cheese, i do however have whey sheaks only after my workout, and i eat chicken breast, steak and stuff. What can i eat instead of the tuna and eggs :/. I have like bitch tits and big nipples to, and i wanna make my chest stronger so it doesnt look bad, what excercises do you recommend, i have schoolies in like 2 months and i wanna be looking good.
ta

[Heisman]

Hi,
Ive been working out once a week for like 2 months, now i realise i need to step my workout up. Im doing it for 1 hour. Now im gaining strength, i used to be able to squat 40, now i can squat 70 12X 3 sets. My lat pulldown has gone from 80 to 110 15X 3 sets, but i dont think im gaining muscle yet my strength is increasing. Im pretty chubby around the chest and stomach, but i have good legs :/. oh yer all my weights are in kilo's, im in aus. So yer any reason why im not seeing much muscle gain but my strength is increasing :/. I also dont eat tuna or eggs or cottage cheese, i do however have whey sheaks only after my workout, and i eat chicken breast, steak and stuff. What can i eat instead of the tuna and eggs :/. I have like bitch tits and big nipples to, and i wanna make my chest stronger so it doesnt look bad, what excercises do you recommend, i have schoolies in like 2 months and i wanna be looking good.
ta

You need to eat more food. That is the only way to get bigger. I would also start working out more than once a week. You have gained a lot of strength because of neural adaptations which allow you to use more muscle fibers at one time.

[Ironman88]

I plan on starting creatine soon, and at the same time glutamine.
Which would be the most beneficial way to cycle the 2 together?
ie glutamine in the morning and before work-out, and creatine after?

I would say that would be the most beneificial way to take it...Thats the way i took it a few months ago and im pretty sure i reasearched alot and found that to be the best way.

[jiza101]

How can i stop myself getting fat, if im eating alot more food. i just want to bulk :?

[Ironman88]

How can i stop myself getting fat, if im eating alot more food. i just want to bulk :?

Try to make it a clean bulk...by eating foods like tuna, chicken, turkey, etc. and try to not eat junk foods like chips, fast food, and things like that.

[Heisman]

How can i stop myself getting fat, if im eating alot more food. i just want to bulk :?

Try to gain only a pound a week and you should be able to keep most of it being LBM gain, if you have a good diet. If you start getting too fat, basketball is your friend.

Or, you can bulk for 3 weeks then cut for 1. I know that Str8flexed endorses this heavily.

[hepennypacker52]

I plan on starting creatine soon, and at the same time glutamine.
Which would be the most beneficial way to cycle the 2 together?
ie glutamine in the morning and before work-out, and creatine after?

Some people take glutamine in the morning, and creatine post workout, and some just take both post workout. I don't think it really matters all that much. With creatine, once the muscles are saturated, it doesn't matter what time you take it. And with glutamine, I don't know much about because I've never taken it, but I would imagine it would be somewhat similar to creatine. Once you have a good amount in your body, consumption time won't matter all that much. Hope that helps.

Penny

[jiza101]

I like the bulk for 3 weeks, then cut for one. But i wanna be looking pretty cut in 3 months. for schoolies

[hepennypacker52]

Or, you can bulk for 3 weeks then cut for 1. I know that Str8flexed endorses this heavily.

I'll definately be doing that in the future. Although right now my focus is strength, and I'm not even going to start worrying about cutting until I hit 165-170 (something that I always though was impossible for me to do, but now I know I can get it, eating clean of course).

[Evolve]

I would say that would be the most beneificial way to take it...Thats the way i took it a few months ago and im pretty sure i reasearched alot and found that to be the best way.

Thank you for the help
And thank you hepennypacker52

ANOTHER QUESTION :

What is the optimal rest time between sets?..

ie say i do 3 sets at a tym, anything from 6-10 reps?..heavy as possible?
or is it differant time for differant body parts?

[hepennypacker52]

ANOTHER QUESTION :

What is the optimal rest time between sets?..

ie say i do 3 sets at a tym, anything from 6-10 reps?..heavy as possible?
or is it differant time for differant body parts?

Take as long as you need. If you're going to failure on every set, it should be about anywhere from 2-5 minutes, depending on how much rest you need.

[Heisman]

Thank you for the help
And thank you hepennypacker52

ANOTHER QUESTION :

What is the optimal rest time between sets?..

ie say i do 3 sets at a tym, anything from 6-10 reps?..heavy as possible?
or is it differant time for differant body parts?

For bodybuilding I would keep the rest between sets relatively short (as in, catch your breath and as soon as you feel ready, do it). For strength training, rest a lot longer between sets.

[Evolve]

For bodybuilding I would keep the rest between sets relatively short (as in, catch your breath and as soon as you feel ready, do it). For strength training, rest a lot longer between sets.

Thanks Heisman
Thanks hepennypacker52..next tym i will quote you..lol
I usually rest 2 minutes...so i'll keep it that way..it just takes longer to do a workout

[Heisman]

Thanks Heisman
Thanks hepennypacker52..next tym i will quote you..lol
I usually rest 2 minutes...so i'll keep it that way..it just takes longer to do a workout

No problem, bro.

[wannabe-strong]

2 questions

1:Why do people drink oj after working out? just curious.
2:I tried SLDLs the yesterday for the first time, I felt it in my hamstrings but after I put the weight down, I also felt some of it in the part of the back where you're supposed to feel it when you do hyperextensions, what am I doing wrong?or is it normal?

[zackmurphy]

1:Why do people drink oj after working out? just curious.

For the sugar, I presume. Not a great A+ idea, but that would be their rationale.

2: I tried SLDLs the yesterday for the first time, I felt it in my hamstrings but after I put the weight down, I also felt some of it in the part of the back where you're supposed to feel it when you do hyperextensions, what am I doing wrong?or is it normal?

100% normal.

[Heisman]

For the sugar, I presume. Not a great A+ idea, but that would be their rationale.

100% normal.

Thanks for helping out with the questions, bro.

Same goes to hennypacker and the others who have helped.

[hepennypacker52]

Thanks for helping out with the questions, bro.

Same goes to hennypacker and the others who have helped.

No problemo. Happy to help.

[jiza101]

Hi, i basically got 2 months and 8 days till i wanna be in good shape. Now atm ive only been working out with trainer once a week, and i do squats and other excercises. My legs are big but my chest is weak, i have a gym at home which has a barbell, dumbell, and free weights, and a bench.What excercises can i do to make my chest and stomach big. I have a layer of fat over my chest and stomach atm. I have http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/un/prowhey.html as my protein whey, is this stuff any good. And can you guys tell me how to make a good shake that tastes ok. I am 6ft1 187 pounds, most of my fat is around stomach and chest. If i encorporate cardio into my training since im now on holidays i think i might be able to lost a lot of this fat so i look ok when im at schoolies and beach. Now i dont eat tuna or eggs so im gona use steak, chicken breast, and protein whey as my main scource of protein. What should i be eating since im doing cardio and weights, a lot or not much. Please help me out guys, i need this bad. Ive been reading some BBing articules and im begging to understand some things. Im trying to Lose fat of my chest and stomach (yes i know you cant direct where you lose fat), and gain as much muscle as possible there since thats where im weakest.
Im a newbie so i think i can gain pretty easily in begining ?

[Heisman]

Hi, i basically got 2 months and 8 days till i wanna be in good shape. Now atm ive only been working out with trainer once a week, and i do squats and other excercises. My legs are big but my chest is weak, i have a gym at home which has a barbell, dumbell, and free weights, and a bench.What excercises can i do to make my chest and stomach big. I have a layer of fat over my chest and stomach atm. I have http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/un/prowhey.html as my protein whey, is this stuff any good. And can you guys tell me how to make a good shake that tastes ok. I am 6ft1 187 pounds, most of my fat is around stomach and chest. If i encorporate cardio into my training since im now on holidays i think i might be able to lost a lot of this fat so i look ok when im at schoolies and beach. Now i dont eat tuna or eggs so im gona use steak, chicken breast, and protein whey as my main scource of protein. What should i be eating since im doing cardio and weights, a lot or not much. Please help me out guys, i need this bad. Ive been reading some BBing articules and im begging to understand some things. Im trying to Lose fat of my chest and stomach (yes i know you cant direct where you lose fat), and gain as much muscle as possible there since thats where im weakest.
Im a newbie so i think i can gain pretty easily in begining ?

You can't gain muscle and lose fat at the same time. However, you CAN gain strength and lose fat at the same time. Is this what you want to do?

[jiza101]

basically yes,
i wanna look the best possible at the beach. i think if i lose fat i would look better, than if im a bit chubby but a muscle under the fat = useless. so i think i wanna lose fat but stay strong.