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A few weeks ago, I noticed a "popping" noise in my left knee whenever I would do squats. After discovering this, I came to realize that it made the same noise whenever I would do lungues and the leg press. I've refrained from doing the above exercises for a few weeks in the hopes that the...

Thanks for the advice Double D. I still have a few questions/comments, though: -I've been using 1 back exercise per day, but I haven't been splitting them horizontally and vertically. I think I'll start doing that from now on. Also, when you say DB Row, do you mean single arm DB Rows or...

I've done push/pull/leg routines before, and tbh I prefer full body routines much better. After looking over the routine, I'm thinking of dropping the bent rows in Workout B since I'll be getting enough back work from the deads and the one arm rows. Aside from that, is there anything else I...

I've been developing this routine for a while, and I could use some input. I've started adding a bit more accessory work into my routines now that I've been lifting for a while, but I don't know if I'm overdoing it here. WORKOUT A: 1.Squats (Quads) 2.SLDL (Hams) 3.Chinups (Back) 4.Face Pulls...

I've always been under the impression that chinups are with palms facing out, and pullups are with palms facing in. I've been doing the exercise with my palms facing in and my hands touching to target the biceps. Would I be better off just doing curls?

I have two quick questions: 1) What muscle groups do both cg chins and cg pullups target? 2) When you do a cg chin or pullup, how far apart do you put your hands on the bar? Also, how does the distance between your hands influence which muscles are emphasized in the lift? Thanks in advance.

Thanks to all the advice I've had from these forums, I've managed to gain 15 pounds in about 4 months. Since you guys have always given my great advice on my splits, I figured I would post my new one up since I have a few questions. My goal here is hypertrophy: Monday (Push): -BB Bench (3x8...

Hmm, I always thought egg whites had more protein than that. Since I'd rather not eat 6 egg whites, is there some way I can combine whole eggs and egg whites to get a healthy amount of protein without too much cholestorol?

Sorry I didn't respond to this for a few days; it has been a busy week. Anyhow, I made two changes to my diet recently: -I replaced the slice of toast in my first meal with 1 cup of Smart Start cereal (190 cal/43g carbs/3g protein/0.5g fat) and 1 cup of whole milk (150 cal/12g carbs/8g...

Alright, so I'm thinking of using this as my final routine: Monday - Push: -Bench Press: (3x8) -Flys: (3x10) -Seated Military Press: (3x10) -Dips: (3x8) -Skullcrushers: (3x 10) Tuesday-Legs: Back Squats: (3x10) Lunges: (3x10) Standing Calf Raise: (2x12) Seated Calf Raise: (2x12) Wednesday-...

Which type of deadlift would be best for me to do (I've never done them before, and I don't want to hurt myself)? Also, I do the power shrugs talked about here: http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4712284&postcount=319

I'm relatively new to dieting, and I'm looking for a little help with my bulking diet. I've read over the stickies, and here is what I came up with: Stats: Weight- 140 lbs Height- 5'9" Meal 1: -3 Egg whites: 150 cals/3g carbs/30g protein/0g fat -1 Cup oatmeal: 150 cals/27g carbs/6g protein/...

I've recently switched up my training routine, and I could use some help with a few things. I'm currently on a push/pull/legs split, and my goal is hypertrophy: Monday - Push: -Bench Press: (3x8) -Flys: (3x10) -Seated Military Press: (3x10) -Skullcrushers: (3x 10) -(I need one more exercise. I...

Thanks for the advice CowPimp.

Thanks for all the replies guys. I'm thinking about starting off with cardio 2x per week. 1 day will be high intensity cardio, and another will be low intensity after weight training. Should I avoid doing the cardio on the same day I do my legs?

Thanks for the quick response. I have 2 quick questions: 1. Will doing cardio 3x per week hinder my weight gain? 2. Will I be overtraining my legs by doing cardio 3x per week in addition to lifting?

I quit smoking a month ago, and I want to add cardio to my 3 day Push/Pull/Legs routine to improve my stamina. However, since I'm trying to bulk, I don't want to burn too many calories. I was thinking about starting with 30 minutes of walking (maybe on an incline) once per week. Would that be a...

I'm currently 135 lbs, and I need to add a bulking diet to my lifting program. I want to eat 6 meals per day, but I'm having trouble figuring out what to eat. Any help you can give me is appreciated (I know this diet needs work). Meal 1: Bowl of cereal with skim milk Bananna 3 glasses of...

One last question (probably): About how often should I be unloading. Every 4th week or so?

Since so many people reccommended deadlifts, I think I will incorporate those into my routine sometime in the near future. As it is, I think I'll stick with hyperextensions for a few months until I've built up strength in my back. Once I get back to school in late August, I'll be able to have a...