Do you even lift bro? Workout thread....

[Flagg]

Yes it is and thanks. I usually bulk for like a couple months and then lean out again and cycle it that way

Do you stick to just complex carbs or are you not bothered about stuff like that?

 

[Rodrigue]

Cardio is great for endurance, body fat loss and of course cardiovascular system. But if your goal is to gain mass, both muscle and fat, I would lay off it a little. Do heavy compound movements and eat a lot more lol

Eat more, less cardio! That's awesome hahahaha

 

[Decay]

Do you stick to just complex carbs or are you not bothered about stuff like that?

Not really concerned although I will consciously avoid just eating empty carbs instead of something more nutritious

 

[BenGmanUk]

I'm currently following All Pros routine on BB.com. I managed to injure my lower back a little on 5x5 so switched to something a little slower on progression. Enjoying it so far and starting week 3 tomorrow.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=160947761

 

[Chuckychuck]

So you wouldnt reccomend it to a beginner even though they start off with just the bar (45 lbs)??

No because beginners benefit more from linear progression: 5lbs per work out or per week.

In order to match or surpass this kind of progression you would have to be lifting over 200 lbs because Madcows has 2.5% progression on the lifts. 2.5% of 200 lbs is 5 lbs.

 

[Under_The_Mayo]

I know this sounds bad but you gotta cut the running out if you want to put on more weight brodi! I have a feeling you're one of those guys that would need to engage in some gluttony in order to gain. Jerk! LOL! Put some peanut butter in you daily.

I'm honestly not interested in bulking up. I run, to stay in shape incase I ever HAVE to run someday... I just like having a little muscle in my arms and chest, and I'm good.

 

[Fractured_Shadow]

I'm honestly not interested in bulking up. I run, to stay in shape incase I ever HAVE to run someday... I just like having a little muscle in my arms and chest, and I'm good.

Running is one of the least effective ways to maintain/improve cardiovascular fitness. Aside from stealing gains or getting you ready for a 5k it is pretty useless.

HIIT is the way to go.

I love this thread... also half of these guys in here have no idea what they are talking about lol... so much bro science...

 

[Zoidberg747]

I'm honestly not interested in bulking up. I run, to stay in shape incase I ever HAVE to run someday... I just like having a little muscle in my arms and chest, and I'm good.

This is a good way to look at it. If you just want to be more toned you should focus on mixing in strength training with endurance. I like to go to the gym in the morning and do about 30 minutes of strength training, then going back late afternoon to do about 30 minutes of endurance training(minimal weight with 20+ reps).

I'm no expert and that might be a bad way to go about things but its worked out pretty well for me so far.

 

[Fractured_Shadow]

This is a good way to look at it. If you just want to be more toned you should focus on mixing in strength training with endurance. I like to go to the gym in the morning and do about 30 minutes of strength training, then going back late afternoon to do about 30 minutes of endurance training(minimal weight with 20+ reps).

I'm no expert and that might be a bad way to go about things but its worked out pretty well for me so far.

ANY activity is good. However to maximize time and effort, cardio acceleration is your best bet.

Cardio acceleration is when you combine weight training with cardio. Inbetween each set you do a minute of cardio and move right into your next set.

 

[Zoidberg747]

ANY activity is good. However to maximize time and effort, cardio acceleration is your best bet.

Cardio acceleration is when you combine weight training with cardio. Inbetween each set you do a minute of cardio and move right into your next set.

Makes sense.

 

[Mr. Mileena]

Running is one of the least effective ways to maintain/improve cardiovascular fitness. Aside from stealing gains or getting you ready for a 5k it is pretty useless.

HIIT is the way to go.

I love this thread... also half of these guys in here have no idea what they are talking about lol... so much bro science...

I can't disagree more with you.

 

[Tony at Home]

I'm an endurance runner. 10K (Approx 6 and a quarter miles) every day, 5 days a week. 1 Marathon every year. I do weights just to avoid turning into a complete walking-stick and keep some bulk, but I'm really just focused on running.

Running is one of the least effective ways to maintain/improve cardiovascular fitness. Aside from stealing gains or getting you ready for a 5k it is pretty useless.

HIIT is the way to go.

I love this thread... also half of these guys in here have no idea what they are talking about lol... so much bro science...

Nothing is "least effective" if the extent that you love doing it allows you to push that workout much further than you would other work-outs that you don't enjoy as much.

Yeah, there are other ways to improve cardio fitness, but the fact I love running the most means I get more of a cardio workout from it than any of the other ways to improve cardio- simply because I would never do any of those alternatives as much given I wouldn't enjoy them.

 

[VenomX-90]

All im gonna say is that it is good to keep a healthy and fit body, but if you are one of those big muscle head types who talk alot of shit but when there is a fight most of those types cant fight for shit. So dont fuck with the little guy unless yo know how to fight, the reason I say this b/c I see it all the time.

 

[Fractured_Shadow]

Yes it is and thanks. I usually bulk for like a couple months and then lean out again and cycle it that way

Man Bulk/Cuts are rough on the hormones.... I bulk and cut in year rotations to spare my test levels (full natty bruah)

 

[Under_The_Mayo]

Running is one of the least effective ways to maintain/improve cardiovascular fitness. Aside from stealing gains or getting you ready for a 5k it is pretty useless.

HIIT is the way to go.

I love this thread... also half of these guys in here have no idea what they are talking about lol... so much bro science...

Well I like to job around the park a few times here and there, so I have some stamina. If someone is chasing me, I want to be able to run away.

 

[Fractured_Shadow]

Nothing is "least effective" if the extent that you love doing it allows you to push that workout much further than you would other work-outs that you don't enjoy as much.

Yeah, there are other ways to improve cardio fitness, but the fact I love running the most means I get more of a cardio workout from it than any of the other ways to improve cardio- simply because I would never do any of those alternatives as much given I wouldn't enjoy them.

I love pec flys and if i push myslef hard in them it still isnt as effective as good compound movement of the bench lol.

I love eating bacon but itsnt the most effective way of bulking. Just because you love something doesnt mean it is effective

 

[Fractured_Shadow]

I can't disagree more with you.

How so?

 

[Decay]

Man Bulk/Cuts are rough on the hormones.... I bulk and cut in year rotations to spare my test levels (full natty bruah)

Nice I'm natty too, been lifting for 8 years started at 170 pounds 6'2" now I'm 240. Keep up the good work

 

[Fractured_Shadow]

Nice I'm natty too, been lifting for 8 years started at 170 pounds 6'2" now I'm 240. Keep up the good work

Im 6' 00" 208

Im just now getting back into the full swing of it because i was forced to follow a workout routine for the police academy and SWAT school....

All those guys made us do was run.... iy was so outdated

 

[Deleted member 28105]

I lift.

 

[Shaazzyam]

I have a pretty serious question. Can someone help me out?

 

[187x]

carrying to much muscle is mehh, easily gas out. Muscle needs fuel

 

[Deleted member 28105]

I have a pretty serious question. Can someone help me out?

If "can someone help me out" is your serious question, the answers is yes. I will help you out by saying NO.

 

[Zoidberg747]

I have a pretty serious question. Can someone help me out?

Spill it

 

[187x]

Running is one of the least effective ways to maintain/improve cardiovascular fitness. Aside from stealing gains or getting you ready for a 5k it is pretty useless.

HIIT is the way to go.

I love this thread... also half of these guys in here have no idea what they are talking about lol... so much bro science...

what? Nothing is better then running sir