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Hello All,
I have noticed there are some extremely knowledgeable people on here as far as fitness/nutrition goes. So I have a few questions, but some background first.
29 years old
6'4"
195#
Job varies, but can range from very physical, to operating machinery. Farming
Began working out again after a long lull after college about 10 weeks ago, and found the 5x5 stronglifts 8 weeks ago.
I have been following that program religiously for those 8 weeks 3 mornings a week. I jumped the beginning weights up on a few exercises but am currently at
5sets of 5 reps of
175# squat
225# dead
125# bench
125# row
95# OHP
I have been improving my diet to more closely resemble paleo/primal as time goes on, which has included removing a lot of sugar and carbs. I do a post workout protein shake and will throw one in my lunch box occasionally also
I wake up at 4:15AM to get these workouts in before work, and get to my garage gym on our farm at about 4:45
I have currently been taking Mtn Ops Yeti for the past month 15-30min before my workouts with good results and not eating beforehand.
Yesterday AM I experimented with BCAA's before and during my workout and they seemed to provide very good energy, like pretty much skipping into the garage to work out! I mixed 5g into my Yeti and H20 preworkout, then mixed another 3g into my water bottle I sip on while working out.
What is everyone else having good luck with for strength workout supplements?
I am interested in thoughts of Creatine(I know there is already 2g in Yeti, but loading is often 20-30g per day for 5 days and then 5-10g/day) and also Glutamine. I want to maximize my time in the gym without just throwing away money.
As the season gets closer and I get a good strength base I will transition into more weighted hikes and conditioning type work outs and when my progress tapers off on 5x5 stronglifts I am looking into something like Wendlers 5/3/1.
Thanks guys!!!
I have noticed there are some extremely knowledgeable people on here as far as fitness/nutrition goes. So I have a few questions, but some background first.
29 years old
6'4"
195#
Job varies, but can range from very physical, to operating machinery. Farming
Began working out again after a long lull after college about 10 weeks ago, and found the 5x5 stronglifts 8 weeks ago.
I have been following that program religiously for those 8 weeks 3 mornings a week. I jumped the beginning weights up on a few exercises but am currently at
5sets of 5 reps of
175# squat
225# dead
125# bench
125# row
95# OHP
I have been improving my diet to more closely resemble paleo/primal as time goes on, which has included removing a lot of sugar and carbs. I do a post workout protein shake and will throw one in my lunch box occasionally also
I wake up at 4:15AM to get these workouts in before work, and get to my garage gym on our farm at about 4:45
I have currently been taking Mtn Ops Yeti for the past month 15-30min before my workouts with good results and not eating beforehand.
Yesterday AM I experimented with BCAA's before and during my workout and they seemed to provide very good energy, like pretty much skipping into the garage to work out! I mixed 5g into my Yeti and H20 preworkout, then mixed another 3g into my water bottle I sip on while working out.
What is everyone else having good luck with for strength workout supplements?
I am interested in thoughts of Creatine(I know there is already 2g in Yeti, but loading is often 20-30g per day for 5 days and then 5-10g/day) and also Glutamine. I want to maximize my time in the gym without just throwing away money.
As the season gets closer and I get a good strength base I will transition into more weighted hikes and conditioning type work outs and when my progress tapers off on 5x5 stronglifts I am looking into something like Wendlers 5/3/1.
Thanks guys!!!