Recent content by Brad224

Thanks for the advice. I had it laid out that way as a matter of logistics - I work out at two different gyms, one where I work and one near my home - and the schedule just presented itself that way. However, I might just switch when I use each gym and try what you've said. Thanks again.

I've been on a 3 day split for awhile now: M - Chest, triceps, delts Th - Legs Sa - Back, biceps & forearms I usually manage to gets abs in there twice a week as well. Because of time (summer vacations, etc.) I've had to modify things a little and actually tried doing just triceps, biceps and...

I've had really good luck with behind-the-back shrugs. They seem to isolate the traps much better for me than regular shrugs did. And bump to the deadlifts.

Here's the caloric formula I applied when I started my cut (correct me if I'm wrong, gang): bodyweight x 12 = daily calories on a cut And I still try to get 1.5 - 2x my bodyweight in protein, but that's a little tough on a cut. According to my scales and measuring tape I've been able to keep...

Ok, after seeing the thread to Isbe (sorry for not looking first) I have it kicked down to just one question: What kind of workout routine do you suggest for a cut? Do I stick with my split, go to HIT, try something else? Ideas?

I hate asking these types of questions, but I've never been on a formal "cut" before and need some help from the experts. I???ve been on a 5-month bulk and it went well ??? I gained 30 pounds, added about an inch and a half to arms & calves, two inches to quads & chest. All in all I???m pleased...

3 favs - all already mentioned - skullcrushers, close grip bench, and behind-back weighted dips.

That would pretty much suck. After all the work I've done to get my squat numbers up I think I'd cry if they dropped!!!

Wow, no kidding? I guess I must've been lucky last time. Now I'm REALLY scared to take any more breaks! Maybe when it's gets time to cut???

I did, and when it seemed too light, I bumped up the weight. Starting at the same place should be no big deal, it's not like you're taking a year off, just a week. :thumb:

I was glad to hear this. I noticed that just last night doing squats. It's nice to know it's a normal thing.

I agree. I took a week off a couple of weeks ago after probably 4 solid months of non-stop training. Like Tank said, it was the longest week I've ever had, and I spent the whole time feeling guilty about not hitting the weights. When I came back the next week all my lifts went up and I felt...

8 - 10 seems to be the most popular response. That's what I do as well - lots of presses (incline, decline and flat), with some flyes thrown in for isolation. Depending on the workout I also use weighted dips.

Listen to lean. You really need to work your entire body, not just your arms 3x a week. Working your arms 3x a week will have the opposite effect you are looking for - the arms consist of one of the smallest muscle groups on the body. Constantly training them will have a negative effect and you...

Yep, TP, forgot about those. I need to come up with a fourth routine for my rotation that I can add those into.