Overall
Overall, everything needs more work. As of late, haven’t been eating enough to grow a fingernail. Since I’m semi cutting (for no apparent reason) my workouts have been a matter of toning. Looking at the big picture- I need to do more overhead lifts- the shoulders are keeping me from going full throttle thou, but I’m managing. Midsection is ok, arms are ok but still don’t have that "look". I am working on my chest specifically upper- which is my weakest muscle group. Home gym has a few limitations, but I should be fine. The nicest part is I have a fan parked right in front of my bench. The other nice part is when I’m resting between sets I clean my garage. Till next blog, Bye.
May 12, 2009 at 11:51 am
Can you incline your bench? Try a shallow angle, not a 45 degree angle. Try using dumbells to peak out the pecks. For shoulders what has worked for me are seated bumbell lateral raises, and front raises with lighter weights, not too heavy. Don’t give up on me man!
May 12, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Thanks man, I just started with the incline bench, and as for shoulders I’m working my way past my 10 lb dumbells one lift at a time.
May 12, 2009 at 8:19 pm
If I were you I would gradually increase eating (good)carbs until I had my normal level of energy (to lift heavy) then stop the increase,to make sure the surplus wouldn’t be converted into fat.
Another thing. After you’ve eaten the carbs it takes approx 4 hrs for them to be completely converted into glycogen(the main fuel for heavy lifting,or anarobic zone).
So,what am I trying to say ?
4 HRS BEFORE YOUR WORKOUT EAT YOUR (increased good carbs)CARB-RICH MEAL.
Just prior to the workout if you’re still not feeling 101% you can add a SMALL amount of fruit juice or sports drink(which contains some simple,or bad,carbs) to give you that something extra.Dont take all at once,better to sip all the way thru,to avoid blood sugar doing yo-yos.
I expect better news from you if you’d care to give the above a try.I ‘ve been there done that !