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AoN.DimSum
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States2983 Posts
September 25 2009 03:32 GMT
#1261
On September 25 2009 12:27 eshlow wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 25 2009 12:23 AoN.DimSum wrote:
On September 25 2009 12:20 eshlow wrote:
On September 25 2009 12:06 AoN.DimSum wrote:
I am competing in my first weightlifting meet oct 4th! Current pr are 80kg snatch, and 96kg clean and jerk. I hope to hit all my lifts.


Good luck sir.

What's your bodyweight?



thanks! i am going for 69kg weightclass, I am sorta underweight though. Im between 145-150lbs, not sure how much a i weigh right now


Still not too shabby. As long as you can snatch more than your bodyweight no one should be laughing.



i have trouble catching the snatch I can squat the weight up easily but i miss the catch a lot >_<!!
by my idol krokkis : "U better hope Finland wont have WCG next year and that I wont gain shitloads of skill, cause then I will wash ur mouth with soap, little man."
eshlow
Profile Joined June 2008
United States5210 Posts
September 25 2009 03:50 GMT
#1262
On September 25 2009 12:32 AoN.DimSum wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 25 2009 12:27 eshlow wrote:
On September 25 2009 12:23 AoN.DimSum wrote:
On September 25 2009 12:20 eshlow wrote:
On September 25 2009 12:06 AoN.DimSum wrote:
I am competing in my first weightlifting meet oct 4th! Current pr are 80kg snatch, and 96kg clean and jerk. I hope to hit all my lifts.


Good luck sir.

What's your bodyweight?



thanks! i am going for 69kg weightclass, I am sorta underweight though. Im between 145-150lbs, not sure how much a i weigh right now


Still not too shabby. As long as you can snatch more than your bodyweight no one should be laughing.



i have trouble catching the snatch I can squat the weight up easily but i miss the catch a lot >_<!!


Problems receiving the bar or getting under it (or both)?

Most people have problems just moving quick to get under it... and there's a tendency to jump forward instead of neutral/slight backwards.
Overcoming Gravity: A Systematic Approach to Gymnastics and Bodyweight Strength
Deleted User 3420
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
24492 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-09-25 04:26:38
September 25 2009 04:25 GMT
#1263
On September 25 2009 12:04 eshlow wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 25 2009 10:31 travis wrote:
On September 25 2009 08:41 eshlow wrote:
On September 25 2009 07:07 travis wrote:
On September 22 2009 12:37 eshlow wrote:
On September 22 2009 08:13 travis wrote:
hey eshlow(or anyone else i suppose) what's your take on my hangboard workout here. all the hanging is from jugs or harder so in some ways it's probably a little harder than doing it from a bar, can't wrap my fingers around the jugs)

it's for general fitness for climbing, i'd like to improve in all areas really (upper body strength, anaerobic/strength endurance, grip strength)

my workout varies but today it was:

I do a solid 10-15 min warmup and then:


(30-60 second break between sets)

L-sit for time (like 10 seconds)
advanced tuck front lever hold(like 25-30 seconds)
L-sit
tuck front lever
L-sit
tuck front lever

then I do chinup grip hold from slopers (much harder to hang from than a bar). and from this position I do 7 raises of my knees to meeting my elbows (actually I go slightly higher up than that)

I do 3 sets of this


then, I did the following:
going from deadhang up to top of pullup position, locking off there for 5 seconds, coming down with 1 hand, grabbing back on with other hand, going up to the 5 second lockoff, back down other hand, back up, lock off, back down 1 hand, back up, lock off 5 seconds, and then 1 more time

I do 3 sets of that

then I did deadhangs for time, about 50 seconds each from the jugs. 3 sets of those

and then sometimes I'll do hangs from various grips after that, but my forearms were too pumped this time


most days I do the same workout, but the deadhangs / lockoffs change. sometimes I do 1 arm assisted pullups, sometimes I do traversing from grip to grip, sometimes I do 1arm deadhangs, and sometimes I do like a pyramid of pullups

any advice u can offer? it seems like my anaerobic and muscular endurance are going through the roof, but my strength isn't improving much


Well, looks like most of your work is endurance.

If you wanna do more strength you gotta focus on the OAC negatives, assisted OAC, weighted pullups and stuff like that. Excessive amounts of lockoffs >15-20s per set as well as ladders and such are mostly endurance work.

Also, you need to move to a harder progression of front lever.

You do any pushing work as well? Looks like all pulling..


I do push 2days a week and pull 3-4 days a week
cardio 1 or 2 days a week, and yoga 1-2 hours 1x a week

my push routines are weak though, just like me

today my routine for push looked like

10 min warmup
10 pushups, 20 sec break, 12 pushups, 20 sec break, 14 pushups
1 minute break
10 clapping pushups, 20 sec break, 12 clapping pushups, 20 sec break, 14 clapping pushups
1 mintue break
8 pushups fingers pointing out, 20 sec break, 9 pushups fingers out, 20 sec break, 10 pushups fingers out
1 minute break
frog stand for time, x3 (1 minute break between each)


hey, do u think clapping pullups might help me build some more pull strength?


Wait, what's your goals again? If they're anything strength related we might have to revamp everything. :D

Clapping pullups can help. I did OAC negatives exclusively to get my OAC. I haven't seen too much carryover from explosive work to OAC though.


well, I would like to be as fit as possible in every possible way, lol. but i just decided recently that that was my goal, so I haven't been doing anything push related for long.

and i want to keep my weight low


lol.

Well, keeping weight down is just a matter of not eating for the weight gain really.

I was just curious if you had access to free weights or just didn't like free weights or something like that. Also, your overall goals in progression... such as gaining a lot of bodyweight strength moves for example?

I never program for anyone unless I know specifically what their goals are (quantifiable). It's kinda pointless to otherwise.

So you're basically just doing bodyweight work upper, and.. something for the legs? Is it preferably bodyweight or just because of the access?

You may want to check out stuff on http://www.gymnasticbodies.com/ if you prefer bodyweight work.


I don't have much equipment and am too poor for gym membership. I haven't been doing anything for the legs other than some running and jumping or yoga now and then. I could do something, not sure why I haven't been.

I do like body weight exercises. I guess Ideally I would like to be able to do full on planche pushups, and a front lever, and an iron cross, and well what else is there lol, cuz I would like to be able to do that too.

Only reason I don't lift weights is because I don't have em.
Also I find developing body weight skills to be fun.
doktorLucifer
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States855 Posts
September 25 2009 04:44 GMT
#1264
OK, TL.net, I'm joining this initiative.

I've been working out regularly for the last year or so. My goal is to gain a massive amount of lean muscle mass, one step at a time. I only made real progress when I had a gym to use at my last university, and at the moment, I have no real way of using gym (particularly, one with a squat rack.) I started at 110 pounds, and I gained 20 pounds on the SL5x5 program.

Since I'm 5'6", my current goal is 160 pounds.

It's to my understanding that the rules of training don't change whether you use weights or tension (body weight training,) so what type of program can I use to start making strength/mass gains again? I also do have a barbell, but I can't use it for squatting/deadlifting, since I'm in my house/on a second floor, but I can use it for rowing, etc. I'm considering learning pistols (doing dozens of squats probably won't get me anywhere,) and maybe something like one-armed pushups (after all, the best way to gain weight/strength is to perform a smaller number of difficult reps, right?) Ideas?

It's very difficult for me to miss workouts/meals, but some meals towards the end of the day will simply not have enough calories. Sometimes, I don't even eat my 5th/6th meal, which can be a problem, since counting calories and eating at least what I've calculated is the only way I can even hope to eat as much as I need to make gains. I used to rely on milk for a huge bulk of my caloric needs, but even with heavy lactase supplementation, it can be less than comfortable. -_-"

I just started school again, and what I've been having two of my meals is a huuuge protein shake, usually with oatmeal/coconut milk/olive oil/water/protein powder. It totals at around 800-1000 kcal.

Aside from the rice/meat I have for one or two of my regular sit-with-the-family-and-eat meals, I also eat canned fish with avocados, or have milk with peanut butter, but all this stuff starts to taste really boring after doing it for a few months. More ideas?

Please help. >.<

eshlow
Profile Joined June 2008
United States5210 Posts
September 25 2009 05:18 GMT
#1265
On September 25 2009 13:25 travis wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 25 2009 12:04 eshlow wrote:
On September 25 2009 10:31 travis wrote:
On September 25 2009 08:41 eshlow wrote:
On September 25 2009 07:07 travis wrote:
On September 22 2009 12:37 eshlow wrote:
On September 22 2009 08:13 travis wrote:
hey eshlow(or anyone else i suppose) what's your take on my hangboard workout here. all the hanging is from jugs or harder so in some ways it's probably a little harder than doing it from a bar, can't wrap my fingers around the jugs)

it's for general fitness for climbing, i'd like to improve in all areas really (upper body strength, anaerobic/strength endurance, grip strength)

my workout varies but today it was:

I do a solid 10-15 min warmup and then:


(30-60 second break between sets)

L-sit for time (like 10 seconds)
advanced tuck front lever hold(like 25-30 seconds)
L-sit
tuck front lever
L-sit
tuck front lever

then I do chinup grip hold from slopers (much harder to hang from than a bar). and from this position I do 7 raises of my knees to meeting my elbows (actually I go slightly higher up than that)

I do 3 sets of this


then, I did the following:
going from deadhang up to top of pullup position, locking off there for 5 seconds, coming down with 1 hand, grabbing back on with other hand, going up to the 5 second lockoff, back down other hand, back up, lock off, back down 1 hand, back up, lock off 5 seconds, and then 1 more time

I do 3 sets of that

then I did deadhangs for time, about 50 seconds each from the jugs. 3 sets of those

and then sometimes I'll do hangs from various grips after that, but my forearms were too pumped this time


most days I do the same workout, but the deadhangs / lockoffs change. sometimes I do 1 arm assisted pullups, sometimes I do traversing from grip to grip, sometimes I do 1arm deadhangs, and sometimes I do like a pyramid of pullups

any advice u can offer? it seems like my anaerobic and muscular endurance are going through the roof, but my strength isn't improving much


Well, looks like most of your work is endurance.

If you wanna do more strength you gotta focus on the OAC negatives, assisted OAC, weighted pullups and stuff like that. Excessive amounts of lockoffs >15-20s per set as well as ladders and such are mostly endurance work.

Also, you need to move to a harder progression of front lever.

You do any pushing work as well? Looks like all pulling..


I do push 2days a week and pull 3-4 days a week
cardio 1 or 2 days a week, and yoga 1-2 hours 1x a week

my push routines are weak though, just like me

today my routine for push looked like

10 min warmup
10 pushups, 20 sec break, 12 pushups, 20 sec break, 14 pushups
1 minute break
10 clapping pushups, 20 sec break, 12 clapping pushups, 20 sec break, 14 clapping pushups
1 mintue break
8 pushups fingers pointing out, 20 sec break, 9 pushups fingers out, 20 sec break, 10 pushups fingers out
1 minute break
frog stand for time, x3 (1 minute break between each)


hey, do u think clapping pullups might help me build some more pull strength?


Wait, what's your goals again? If they're anything strength related we might have to revamp everything. :D

Clapping pullups can help. I did OAC negatives exclusively to get my OAC. I haven't seen too much carryover from explosive work to OAC though.


well, I would like to be as fit as possible in every possible way, lol. but i just decided recently that that was my goal, so I haven't been doing anything push related for long.

and i want to keep my weight low


lol.

Well, keeping weight down is just a matter of not eating for the weight gain really.

I was just curious if you had access to free weights or just didn't like free weights or something like that. Also, your overall goals in progression... such as gaining a lot of bodyweight strength moves for example?

I never program for anyone unless I know specifically what their goals are (quantifiable). It's kinda pointless to otherwise.

So you're basically just doing bodyweight work upper, and.. something for the legs? Is it preferably bodyweight or just because of the access?

You may want to check out stuff on http://www.gymnasticbodies.com/ if you prefer bodyweight work.


I don't have much equipment and am too poor for gym membership. I haven't been doing anything for the legs other than some running and jumping or yoga now and then. I could do something, not sure why I haven't been.

I do like body weight exercises. I guess Ideally I would like to be able to do full on planche pushups, and a front lever, and an iron cross, and well what else is there lol, cuz I would like to be able to do that too.

Only reason I don't lift weights is because I don't have em.
Also I find developing body weight skills to be fun.


Hah, good enough for me.

Consider following that gymnasticbodies site I linked. Well, at least I post there some, and there's a lot of people working towards similar goals.

Coach Sommer does post m,tu,th,f workouts if you want to follow that or you can check out a bunch of different schedules the members have made for themselves. I do most of my strength work on rings and a pullup bar so it can be done fairly easily.
Overcoming Gravity: A Systematic Approach to Gymnastics and Bodyweight Strength
unknown.sam
Profile Joined May 2007
Philippines2701 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-09-25 05:22:35
September 25 2009 05:21 GMT
#1266
i think im going to incorporate planche progressions into my workout just to keep things interesting...and just like travis said they're quite fun to do. i tried to do the frog stand and only lasted like 6 seconds lol

here's a link that shows the planche progressions for anyone interested (a little before midpoint on the scroll bar)
http://www.dragondoor.com/articler/mode3/229/
"Thanks for the kind words, but if SS is the most interesting book you've ever read, you must have just started reading a couple of weeks ago." - Mark Rippetoe
eshlow
Profile Joined June 2008
United States5210 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-09-25 05:27:58
September 25 2009 05:23 GMT
#1267
On September 25 2009 13:44 Thesecretaznman wrote:
OK, TL.net, I'm joining this initiative.

I've been working out regularly for the last year or so. My goal is to gain a massive amount of lean muscle mass, one step at a time. I only made real progress when I had a gym to use at my last university, and at the moment, I have no real way of using gym (particularly, one with a squat rack.) I started at 110 pounds, and I gained 20 pounds on the SL5x5 program.

Since I'm 5'6", my current goal is 160 pounds.

It's to my understanding that the rules of training don't change whether you use weights or tension (body weight training,) so what type of program can I use to start making strength/mass gains again? I also do have a barbell, but I can't use it for squatting/deadlifting, since I'm in my house/on a second floor, but I can use it for rowing, etc. I'm considering learning pistols (doing dozens of squats probably won't get me anywhere,) and maybe something like one-armed pushups (after all, the best way to gain weight/strength is to perform a smaller number of difficult reps, right?) Ideas?

It's very difficult for me to miss workouts/meals, but some meals towards the end of the day will simply not have enough calories. Sometimes, I don't even eat my 5th/6th meal, which can be a problem, since counting calories and eating at least what I've calculated is the only way I can even hope to eat as much as I need to make gains. I used to rely on milk for a huge bulk of my caloric needs, but even with heavy lactase supplementation, it can be less than comfortable. -_-"

I just started school again, and what I've been having two of my meals is a huuuge protein shake, usually with oatmeal/coconut milk/olive oil/water/protein powder. It totals at around 800-1000 kcal.

Aside from the rice/meat I have for one or two of my regular sit-with-the-family-and-eat meals, I also eat canned fish with avocados, or have milk with peanut butter, but all this stuff starts to taste really boring after doing it for a few months. More ideas?

Please help. >.<



What are your lift numbers at?
edit: and your bodyweight?
Overcoming Gravity: A Systematic Approach to Gymnastics and Bodyweight Strength
doktorLucifer
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States855 Posts
September 25 2009 06:38 GMT
#1268
On September 25 2009 14:23 eshlow wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 25 2009 13:44 Thesecretaznman wrote:
OK, TL.net, I'm joining this initiative.

I've been working out regularly for the last year or so. My goal is to gain a massive amount of lean muscle mass, one step at a time. I only made real progress when I had a gym to use at my last university, and at the moment, I have no real way of using gym (particularly, one with a squat rack.) I started at 110 pounds, and I gained 20 pounds on the SL5x5 program.

Since I'm 5'6", my current goal is 160 pounds.

It's to my understanding that the rules of training don't change whether you use weights or tension (body weight training,) so what type of program can I use to start making strength/mass gains again? I also do have a barbell, but I can't use it for squatting/deadlifting, since I'm in my house/on a second floor, but I can use it for rowing, etc. I'm considering learning pistols (doing dozens of squats probably won't get me anywhere,) and maybe something like one-armed pushups (after all, the best way to gain weight/strength is to perform a smaller number of difficult reps, right?) Ideas?

It's very difficult for me to miss workouts/meals, but some meals towards the end of the day will simply not have enough calories. Sometimes, I don't even eat my 5th/6th meal, which can be a problem, since counting calories and eating at least what I've calculated is the only way I can even hope to eat as much as I need to make gains. I used to rely on milk for a huge bulk of my caloric needs, but even with heavy lactase supplementation, it can be less than comfortable. -_-"

I just started school again, and what I've been having two of my meals is a huuuge protein shake, usually with oatmeal/coconut milk/olive oil/water/protein powder. It totals at around 800-1000 kcal.

Aside from the rice/meat I have for one or two of my regular sit-with-the-family-and-eat meals, I also eat canned fish with avocados, or have milk with peanut butter, but all this stuff starts to taste really boring after doing it for a few months. More ideas?

Please help. >.<



What are your lift numbers at?
edit: and your bodyweight?


When I was able to lift in a gym (a few months ago), I was able to do 100-110~ pounds 5x5, 100~ bench, 150 deadlift. I never checked my body weight during the last semester, so I always assumed I wasn't eating enough, so I kept eating more. I went from 110-130 during that period.

I know these numbers aren't impressive, but that's why I'm here, eh? =O
eshlow
Profile Joined June 2008
United States5210 Posts
September 25 2009 06:54 GMT
#1269
On September 25 2009 15:38 Thesecretaznman wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 25 2009 14:23 eshlow wrote:
On September 25 2009 13:44 Thesecretaznman wrote:
OK, TL.net, I'm joining this initiative.

I've been working out regularly for the last year or so. My goal is to gain a massive amount of lean muscle mass, one step at a time. I only made real progress when I had a gym to use at my last university, and at the moment, I have no real way of using gym (particularly, one with a squat rack.) I started at 110 pounds, and I gained 20 pounds on the SL5x5 program.

Since I'm 5'6", my current goal is 160 pounds.

It's to my understanding that the rules of training don't change whether you use weights or tension (body weight training,) so what type of program can I use to start making strength/mass gains again? I also do have a barbell, but I can't use it for squatting/deadlifting, since I'm in my house/on a second floor, but I can use it for rowing, etc. I'm considering learning pistols (doing dozens of squats probably won't get me anywhere,) and maybe something like one-armed pushups (after all, the best way to gain weight/strength is to perform a smaller number of difficult reps, right?) Ideas?

It's very difficult for me to miss workouts/meals, but some meals towards the end of the day will simply not have enough calories. Sometimes, I don't even eat my 5th/6th meal, which can be a problem, since counting calories and eating at least what I've calculated is the only way I can even hope to eat as much as I need to make gains. I used to rely on milk for a huge bulk of my caloric needs, but even with heavy lactase supplementation, it can be less than comfortable. -_-"

I just started school again, and what I've been having two of my meals is a huuuge protein shake, usually with oatmeal/coconut milk/olive oil/water/protein powder. It totals at around 800-1000 kcal.

Aside from the rice/meat I have for one or two of my regular sit-with-the-family-and-eat meals, I also eat canned fish with avocados, or have milk with peanut butter, but all this stuff starts to taste really boring after doing it for a few months. More ideas?

Please help. >.<



What are your lift numbers at?
edit: and your bodyweight?


When I was able to lift in a gym (a few months ago), I was able to do 100-110~ pounds 5x5, 100~ bench, 150 deadlift. I never checked my body weight during the last semester, so I always assumed I wasn't eating enough, so I kept eating more. I went from 110-130 during that period.

I know these numbers aren't impressive, but that's why I'm here, eh? =O


You still have some linear progression left in ya.

Do Starting Strength:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/Starting_Strength_Wiki

Wiki has all the info... but I would strongly suggest getting the book because it contains a lot of technical details on the lifts that are critical to learn and perform them correct unless you are under the guidance of a coach.
Overcoming Gravity: A Systematic Approach to Gymnastics and Bodyweight Strength
unknown.sam
Profile Joined May 2007
Philippines2701 Posts
September 25 2009 10:42 GMT
#1270
since eshlow's been preaching about Starting Strength (and bless his soul for that), i did a google search on the ebook and found a working link.

[url blocked]

cheers!
"Thanks for the kind words, but if SS is the most interesting book you've ever read, you must have just started reading a couple of weeks ago." - Mark Rippetoe
jfazz
Profile Joined September 2009
Australia672 Posts
September 25 2009 11:52 GMT
#1271
@thesecretaznman - welcome aboard! the more the merrier.

Im setting a slightly long term goal, right here, right now, for all to see. I am benching 60kg per rep, for four sets at the moment - I would like to bench 70kg by January 1st, 2010 - the same amount as my goal body weight.

This may not seem like a lot (and truth be told, it isnt), but to go from 45kg to 70kg in 6 months would be a big deal to me - ill let you know how it works out!

Im off to go eat some more eggs (and hit 3000calories for today, sigh...my stomach hurts)
Victory needs no explanation, defeat allows none
CharlieMurphy
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
United States22895 Posts
September 25 2009 12:00 GMT
#1272
Only thing I've been doing is using my pull up bar and not eating as much. So as a result I've lost some weight and I can do about 10 chin ups and maybe 5 pull ups.
..and then I would, ya know, check em'. (Aka SpoR)
Stormich
Profile Joined August 2003
Croatia336 Posts
September 25 2009 12:44 GMT
#1273
I've gotten the starting strength ebook+video guide for the exercises, the thing I'm wondering is since my target is hypertrophy/strength not strength/hypertrophy is it as good as this workout plan? As far as i understand the aforementioned plan it varies reps to produce both effect of hypertrophy and strength, please tell me if I'm mistaken.
hi
Cambium
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States16368 Posts
September 25 2009 13:41 GMT
#1274
To people with knowledge of bodybuilding: When is the best time to take protein?

I've been taking whey protein for the past 6 months, and I've been taking it directly after I work out (mixed with water) and right before I sleep (mixed with milk). Since I usually work out on MWF, I'd take it on those three days. Is this correct? Should I take it daily instead?
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
jfazz
Profile Joined September 2009
Australia672 Posts
September 25 2009 13:56 GMT
#1275
You have the same routine that I do, I only take it as a shake directly after a workout (mixed with water). As for the other intake, if that helps you meet your requirements for muscle gain, then keep on doing it.

You need 1.5grams for protein per kg of bodyweight you have.

Remember, this also comes from regular food, not just protein shakes!
Victory needs no explanation, defeat allows none
unknown.sam
Profile Joined May 2007
Philippines2701 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-09-25 14:07:07
September 25 2009 14:02 GMT
#1276
On September 25 2009 22:41 Cambium wrote:
To people with knowledge of bodybuilding: When is the best time to take protein?

I've been taking whey protein for the past 6 months, and I've been taking it directly after I work out (mixed with water) and right before I sleep (mixed with milk). Since I usually work out on MWF, I'd take it on those three days. Is this correct? Should I take it daily instead?

taking it post-workout is usually how its done. some also have a pre-workout shake. but it's not necessary for you to be having a protein shake on non-workout days (unless you don't have time to make breakfast). you can get your daily's worth of protein from whole foods.

now IMO i don't think it's necessary either to take whey before you sleep because it gets absorbed so quickly. just drinking milk before bed should suffice. it has casein protein and provides a sustained slow release of amino acids which is (from what i've read) good for when your body goes into fasting mode.
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United States5210 Posts
September 25 2009 16:01 GMT
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On September 25 2009 21:44 Stormer wrote:
I've gotten the starting strength ebook+video guide for the exercises, the thing I'm wondering is since my target is hypertrophy/strength not strength/hypertrophy is it as good as this workout plan? As far as i understand the aforementioned plan it varies reps to produce both effect of hypertrophy and strength, please tell me if I'm mistaken.


If you're a novice, stick with the basics... Linear progression is much better for you. SS with the heavy compounds is the way to go.


On September 25 2009 22:41 Cambium wrote:
To people with knowledge of bodybuilding: When is the best time to take protein?

I've been taking whey protein for the past 6 months, and I've been taking it directly after I work out (mixed with water) and right before I sleep (mixed with milk). Since I usually work out on MWF, I'd take it on those three days. Is this correct? Should I take it daily instead?


Try to get most of it from whole foods.

Take whey post workout, and before sleep like you're doing is absolutely fine (although some people prefer slower releasing casein as well as whey at bedtime... I kinda don't really buy it too much).

If you're trying to build muscle you should be taking in at least 1g/lbs if not at least 1.5g/lbs (more than the 1.5kg/lbs recommended like 2-3 posts above me).


now IMO i don't think it's necessary either to take whey before you sleep because it gets absorbed so quickly. just drinking milk before bed should suffice. it has casein protein and provides a sustained slow release of amino acids which is (from what i've read) good for when your body goes into fasting mode.


The casein arguments for sleep haven't really convinced me. Total digestion takes the body about 8 hours (at least 6 for small intestine absorption), and even though whey absorbs "faster" it's not going to absorb at all once.

Since sleep is THE anabolic time for the body as it repairs tissues and refreshes itself, it's not like the absorbed faster protein isn't going to go towards repairing and building muscle tissue if you've had the stimulus for it during the workout.

If you're eating whole foods + whey instead of drinking powder, the fact that it stays in the stomach longer is going to "help" much more than taking a shake of casein I believe.

There's 0 studies on this (well, at least I just ran a search on pubmed), so the fact that casein is digested slower is "assumed" to be better during sleep since sleep is long. But it hasn't been proven from what I've seen.
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AoN.DimSum
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States2983 Posts
September 25 2009 17:47 GMT
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On September 25 2009 12:50 eshlow wrote:
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On September 25 2009 12:32 AoN.DimSum wrote:
On September 25 2009 12:27 eshlow wrote:
On September 25 2009 12:23 AoN.DimSum wrote:
On September 25 2009 12:20 eshlow wrote:
On September 25 2009 12:06 AoN.DimSum wrote:
I am competing in my first weightlifting meet oct 4th! Current pr are 80kg snatch, and 96kg clean and jerk. I hope to hit all my lifts.


Good luck sir.

What's your bodyweight?



thanks! i am going for 69kg weightclass, I am sorta underweight though. Im between 145-150lbs, not sure how much a i weigh right now


Still not too shabby. As long as you can snatch more than your bodyweight no one should be laughing.



i have trouble catching the snatch I can squat the weight up easily but i miss the catch a lot >_<!!


Problems receiving the bar or getting under it (or both)?

Most people have problems just moving quick to get under it... and there's a tendency to jump forward instead of neutral/slight backwards.



It seems to me that when i catch, sometimes I catch the bar too far back and I have to drop it in back of me. I think its more of shoulder stability. I also have a problem of not sliding my feet out a little bit after the second pull to have a more comfortable squat.
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doktorLucifer
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States855 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-09-25 19:12:56
September 25 2009 19:11 GMT
#1279
On September 25 2009 15:54 eshlow wrote:
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On September 25 2009 15:38 Thesecretaznman wrote:
On September 25 2009 14:23 eshlow wrote:
On September 25 2009 13:44 Thesecretaznman wrote:
OK, TL.net, I'm joining this initiative.

I've been working out regularly for the last year or so. My goal is to gain a massive amount of lean muscle mass, one step at a time. I only made real progress when I had a gym to use at my last university, and at the moment, I have no real way of using gym (particularly, one with a squat rack.) I started at 110 pounds, and I gained 20 pounds on the SL5x5 program.

Since I'm 5'6", my current goal is 160 pounds.

It's to my understanding that the rules of training don't change whether you use weights or tension (body weight training,) so what type of program can I use to start making strength/mass gains again? I also do have a barbell, but I can't use it for squatting/deadlifting, since I'm in my house/on a second floor, but I can use it for rowing, etc. I'm considering learning pistols (doing dozens of squats probably won't get me anywhere,) and maybe something like one-armed pushups (after all, the best way to gain weight/strength is to perform a smaller number of difficult reps, right?) Ideas?

It's very difficult for me to miss workouts/meals, but some meals towards the end of the day will simply not have enough calories. Sometimes, I don't even eat my 5th/6th meal, which can be a problem, since counting calories and eating at least what I've calculated is the only way I can even hope to eat as much as I need to make gains. I used to rely on milk for a huge bulk of my caloric needs, but even with heavy lactase supplementation, it can be less than comfortable. -_-"

I just started school again, and what I've been having two of my meals is a huuuge protein shake, usually with oatmeal/coconut milk/olive oil/water/protein powder. It totals at around 800-1000 kcal.

Aside from the rice/meat I have for one or two of my regular sit-with-the-family-and-eat meals, I also eat canned fish with avocados, or have milk with peanut butter, but all this stuff starts to taste really boring after doing it for a few months. More ideas?

Please help. >.<



What are your lift numbers at?
edit: and your bodyweight?


When I was able to lift in a gym (a few months ago), I was able to do 100-110~ pounds 5x5, 100~ bench, 150 deadlift. I never checked my body weight during the last semester, so I always assumed I wasn't eating enough, so I kept eating more. I went from 110-130 during that period.

I know these numbers aren't impressive, but that's why I'm here, eh? =O


You still have some linear progression left in ya.

Do Starting Strength:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/Starting_Strength_Wiki

Wiki has all the info... but I would strongly suggest getting the book because it contains a lot of technical details on the lifts that are critical to learn and perform them correct unless you are under the guidance of a coach.


This is pretty much the program I'd be doing if I had access to a gym, but I don't have anything like that at the moment. For now, I'll be working out in my room with a single non-olympic barbell on the second story of a house. I can use this for rowing, military press, but probably not squatting or deadlifting.


I'll have to use bodyweight exercises, mostly. Are there any programs I can use that will allow me to make progress, but with bodyweight exercises?

Edit: I have "The Naked Warrior," and I'm still reading through it, but it doesn't exactly seem like there are any guidelines for designing a bodyweight training program, or an actual program itself.
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United States12796 Posts
September 25 2009 19:21 GMT
#1280
Any idea how to turn the left picture to the right picture?
I'm guessing do less weight more reps for toning?
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