Quote (tidus_ffx2 @ Oct 2 2013 02:25pm)

Been running a 5x5 the past 2 months. I've seen gains however I had a slight problem yesterday. Last week my last set was 250x5. I did them even though the last rep was tough. Decided to keep the 250 for this week too. Could barely do one rep. I am sufficiently resting each body part. What could be the cause of this? And how could it be prevented?

Squats btw if it matters

Quote (Dgpls @ Oct 2 2013 09:08pm)

IS .4g of fat per bodyweight accurate so example im 185 i should have 74 grams of fat?

Quote (Skywalker @ Oct 3 2013 12:29am)

Alright post workout stretching etc., and HIIT on the weekends, while doing the strength routine.  That makes it a 7day/week schedule though and I'm not sure I can handle that with my current school and work schedule.
Would I be able to condense the 5day scheme you posted above and do those 3 days then HIIT on 2 other days during the week?

Quote (MrBobMarley @ Oct 3 2013 07:14pm)

I've got a major standardized test coming up on Saturday.

I was wondering if you had any tips/knowledge that I could incorporate the day or two beforehand.

I'm gonna make sure I get a good amount of sleep, and eat a nice breakfast the day of. Maybe some possible foods for the mind I could eat for breakfast or stuff for mental preparation. I need to be performing at 100% for this exam

I've already simulated the exam in an exam environment multiple times

Quote (Lightro @ Oct 5 2013 02:51am)

Hello I am in need of help with my diet. Running out of foods to eat or getting bored. Also with cardio

First of all I'm 5"11 170 trying to get little more bulky yet lean and defined

Right now all I eat is oatmeal tuna chicken frozen tenders not fried....cottage cheese..salad sometimes. gold whey standard protein ..and that's like honestly all I eat healthy but missing a lot I think

And I lift 4 x week but no cardio and need a plan. To stay lean and grow I need cardio right...?

Thanks

Quote (Stauf @ Oct 6 2013 09:40am)

Have some information about myself that I'd like to talk through via PM, some things are personal. Could use some advice on dieting and exercise. Let me know if anyone can help.

Quote (GetSpanked @ Oct 7 2013 05:04pm)

Hello,  I have been bulking since about the middle of May.  I have been doing the 5x5 workout with 100-200 reps of abs every day.  I have 2 rest days (sunday and monday)

I have gained roughly 20-24 lbs in the past 5 months.  I am almost ready to begin cutting.  (I feel fatter, but I also feel bigger and stronger)

My goal weight before I cut was 170 lbs, I'm currently at 166 lbs.

When I get to 170 lbs, how do I start cutting?  Could I get some help here?

I know my diet needs to change, but how?

Also what kind of workouts do I do?  Currently, I am doing no cardio for bulking.  I know I need to start doing cardio, but is that the same session as lifting?

What sets do I do when I'm lifting?  I'm sure that I won't be doing 5x5.  I want to continue to get stronger or at least maintain the muscle mass I have now, but I want to strictly lose body fat %.

I am pretty sure I am around 15-18% BF now that I am getting towards the end of my bulk.  My goal is to get to 9% BF and maintain all, if not, most of the muscle I have gained during the bulk.

Quote (GetSpanked @ Oct 7 2013 06:40pm)

you probably didn't get enough sleep, or didn't eat enough to have energy for your workout.