getting VERY SERIOUS!!!!................

[BIG DONNIE BRASCO]

I'm not so egotistical that I can't ask for help / advice from you guys!
I've been training for a few yrs, and I look pretty good, but I want to get INSANE kind of intense now!! I wanna go that extra mile that'll separate me from the other "good" bodybuilders!
For several months I've been doing ONE full body routine every friday afternoon, and getting fine results. I do have a few different splits in mind, but I wanted to "poll" you guys and see if you had any better ideas!

Right now I'm about 195 lbs 5'10" 11%bf or so.
My eventual goal is to be a single digit BF% at about 200!!!
I plan on just eating a TON of clean food, and training as much as I can without comprimising my recovery ability (34 yrs old). My toughest task is staying OUT of the gym!! I LOVE to train, but I know I need the down time to recover! It seems that I get exraordinarily sore.....my traps are still EXTREMELY sore from fridays shrugs (3 SETS) !! My hams are sometimes sore for OVER a week! Any supplement ideas for increased recovery ability?

I know most of you are probably sick as hell of seeing my ugly mug, but I'm posting them again for the benefit of the newer folks.

Thx in advance
BIG D

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.....It's the size of the fight in the dog!!!

 

[Scotty the Body]

What's your current routine now Big D?
Is friday the only day you work out or is it just a day you do a whole body workout?

Need more info please.

As far as recovery, Glutamin works for some, I'm the same way, sore for 2 days or more is the norm for me.

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Just another day in the gutter

 

[BIG DONNIE BRASCO]

Originally posted by Scotty the Body:
What's your current routine now Big D?
Is friday the only day you work out or is it just a day you do a whole body workout?

I can work out ANY day!

I've been doing this routine for several mos!
that's ALL I do!!!! one workout a week, FULL BODY !

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[This message has been edited by BIG DONNIE BRASCO (edited 04-25-2001).]

 

[Scotty the Body]

AAaaaa, I see your problem, doing a workout by Wannabebig, no wonder your not growing anymore. LOL

Just messin with ya big guy.

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Just another day in the gutter

 

[BroadStreet]

If your getting those kind of results from a once a week full body routine, I think you'll definitely benefit from a 3-4 day a week split. I could never get up the energy to do a serious full body routine. As for recovery, I like ZMA and a post workout shake to restore my muscle glycogen. I just started with the post workout shake so I cant tell you the results. There's a thread on post workout nutrition where we worked out a formula. The theory is pretty sound and a hell of alot cheaper than Cell-Tech or Surge. Go For It.

 

[EarWax]

Were those pictures taken in the warden's office? Just kidding. Don't wanna piss off the Big D.

Well if you want to get the big insane gym trip so you become large it's all about motivation. Set a goal and go after it. You can also hire a motivational speaker like Chris Farley: "If you don't workout intensely, you'll be livin' in a van..down by the river!!" A little Androsol and Tribex also helps get the blood pumping.

Looks like you are doing pretty good. Recovery ability is a tricky thing, I believe that the best thing is rest (i.e. sleep a good amount). I vouch for ZMA also. I stopped taking ZMA for a while and my calves have never been so sore for so long after the last two weeks and I didn't do anything out of the ordinary except run out of ZMA.

Good luck!



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Lift well! But don't forget to put it down afterwards.

 

[Charger]

If your looking for a supp to promote recovery ZMA is it in my book!

 

[Charger]

Another thought, I use soreness as a guide to whether I am over training. I personal think getting sore is a good thing. I used to over train and would get to where I wouldn't be sore and eventually start going backwards. Also are you doing Olympic style training? Just curious.

 

[Mule]

Let me tell you something I would take you seriously now.

 

[BIG DONNIE BRASCO]

NO THOSE PICTS WEREN'T TAKEN IN THE WARDENS OFFICE!!!!
(it was my parole officers office)

LOL

Thanks for all the input!!
I'll go get some ZMA today!

BDB

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.....It's the size of the fight in the dog!!!

 

[Large And In Charge]

Originally posted by Mule:
Let me tell you something I would take you seriously now.

lol so you're saying that you didn't take him seriously before?

Don't mess with the Big D!

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If you build it they will come

 

[MtnBikerChk]

I can take him!

 

[I Are Baboon]

Originally posted by MtnBikerChick:
I can take him!

You're on your own! Looks like he could kick my ass!

 

[Pump_Daddy]

Well i know you guys are probably sick of me saying this but here it is again. The ten week size surge!! http://www.surviveall.net/ten_week_size_surge_booklet.htm

It did wonders for me. Put on 15 lbs of solid muscle and the bodyfat went down 7 percent in 1-2 months for me!! Good Luck

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Got Muscle?
Train hard, play fast, go strong.

 

[BIG DONNIE BRASCO]

Originally posted by I Are Baboon:
You're on your own! Looks like he could kick my ass!

You guys crack me up.....
I'm the most laid back, easy going guy you'll ever meet!

*well, unless ya piss me off!!

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.....It's the size of the fight in the dog!!!

 

[Large And In Charge]

Originally posted by I Are Baboon:
You're on your own! Looks like he could kick my ass!

I don't put it past her, a while back she was ready to clean Oldman's clock lol of course I was too!



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If you build it they will come