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It depends on what you are going for in squats. Studies have shown that squatting shallow actually stimulates thighs more than deep. This is most likely due to the fact that your thighs are doing the work to stop and start back up, whereas if you go deep you bring in the gluts. I personally...

Over what time period are we talking about not seeing the results? About protein: I do this and it is great: unflavored whey + rich, chocolatey ovaltine + 1% milk. It turns out a little thick but very tasty (use lots of ovaltine). Provides some good vitamins via ovaltine and around 50g of...

Update: Hadn't seen rock in the gym for over a week. He has made amazing changes since then. Looking very, very noticeably leaner! I am very excited and proud of him b/c I was starting to worry around 6 weeks out but the last two weeks the hard work is really starting to show. Keep up the...

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How do you know that it worked all that great? During your first year you should make tremendous gains even with just whey. You should be able to at least double every excerise you are doing in a 6-8 month period. This is the only time that you will be making such huge leaps, after that you...

Hey man its all in the idea of you going out there 110%! Besides, I enjoy being the one not competing so I get to harrass you all the time. See you at the gym!

Looks like you are making great progress! Keep it up! As his off and on training partner, I feel obligated to disclose that he is slacking on posing! :finger: Sorry but I had to do it. We all want you to lift hard, run hard, and be able to pose so you can show it all off! Now everyone...

I went through a similar problem. Lots of people spend 250+ / month on supplements and that just isn't an option for me. Nor is it something I consider valuable. After a lot of research and personal testing this is what it comes down to in order of importance: 1) Whey protein - $20-25 / 5...

My back is really sore today. Just a little in the lats but mostly up in the middle / traps area. Guess I'm going to have to make wide grip pull ups part of my routine even if I hate them.

My favorite for lack of ROM is watching people do preacher curls. The whole point of it is to isolate and get full ROM, arms all the way out. Then I see these guys using way too much weight with their shoulders hanging way low and only taking the bar to 90 degrees. They get about a full 60...

Definitely a good workout today. I hope your elbow holds together until the competition! I don't know how you can go to the gym much less workout like that after looking at your diet again. I looked it over a couple of times and thought: where is the food!? It'll pay off man, you get to beat...

Based on what you've said here, I don't really thing it is related to you working out or your supplements. At worst you working out is putting extra stress on your body which is bringing out a pre-existing condition. I'd cut out smoking all together man. It isn't too hard to do, especially...

If I can do 10 of the excercise, I jump up enough wait to put me back down to 6. Then the next week I go for 8, then 10, then up the weight again. Don't ever get caught doing 10 easy reps though without putting on more weight.

A couple of weeks ago I noticed what looks like really deep scratch marks along the top of my shoulders. Upon closer inspection I realized this is under the skin rather than on top of it. I got to thinking what could be causing this and I realized in the last couple of weeks I have been doing...

I think it is important to get a pump on whatever you are training. Not every day will be a great workout, but you should always try to maximize the time you are using at the gym. For chest, I personally have always done flys last. They never have given me a great pump so I just do them to...

Good luck! I didn't even know these contests existed with a novice class for first timers only. Represent Va and work hard, I'm sure it will be a rewarding experience regardless of where you place.

I admittedly did not read all of that. However, I'll comment: I work at the patent office!

I have it right by my bed on my bedstand. It is the king of bodybuilding books in my opinion, straight from the best body builder of all time. I don't think his workout routines are overkill or overtraining either. I think they are reflective of someone dedicated to body building. People are...

Thanks for all of the great replies. I would prefer to stay away from straps if possible, but I still want to be able to maximize my shrug excercise while my grip catches up. We actually do have the diamond barbells at my gym and I use those but my grip just becomes too weak after about...

About a month ago I ran into a problem doing shrugs: I can shrug more than I can hold. For example, I can shrug 90lb dumbells 8 times fairly easily, but my grip slips and I have to put the weight down. I think I could shrug at least another 25%, but I can't hold it. I've tried doing it on a...