Quote (tidus_ffx2 @ Oct 26 2013 03:29pm)

Not asking for advice this time. Agreeing with this statement. You have always helped anyone who has asked with any random question. And i cant imagine the things youve been asked in 1700+ pages of this thread.

Quote (Marquina @ Oct 26 2013 03:48pm)

what is the advantage of doing chest back together? 1 excercise of each for like 5 excercises of each :?

Quote (tidus_ffx2 @ Oct 27 2013 04:25pm)

Been  having some pain in my left leg for the last week or so. More specifically, below the knee and above the ankle. Not the shin or calf, so the sides of my lower leg i suppose. Also aybe inward more towards the shin instead of the calf.

Not exactly sure what the cause is or the exact time frame, however i have noticed when it does hurt. Ive been playing basketball a lot the last week and a half. And ive noticed it hurts while doing so. Ive also noticed that whenever i go to lay up i always go up to the right side, and land on my left foot. Also, i was doing pistol squats the other day as well and it hurt the left leg and not the right. However i can still Deadlift and squat as heavy as i want with no pain. And when i do play basketball it hurts like hell during and is sore the rest of the day, and is completely gone by the next day. Now obviously i know i need to work on my landings while im playing, because if i keep landing on my left side while playing, it will wear my left leg down.

My question is, what do you believe this is? Or if its serious or not? And what a potential cause could be, since the pain started from day one of playing. Lastly, should i go to a doctor and get it checked out or is there something you believe i can do on my own to "rehab" it.

Thanks a bunch in advance

Quote (immunity @ Oct 28 2013 02:30am)

eat everything in sight+lift heavy

this is all you need to know guys

Quote (Shekkie @ Oct 28 2013 03:23am)

Raynor, I came to you last year asking this advice and received some great insight.  I experimented away from it as the year went on and now I'm in a unfavorable situation.

I'm sure you don't remember me since you're incredibly popular and all.
First off, swimming is my main priority.  I no longer swim for college but just compete in the masters.

I've been lifting 3x a week Back/bi, Legs/shoulders, Chest/tri after my swim workout (abs twice a week)
approx 15-20reps x 3 (2 exercises per muscle group)

Anyways I've been feeling off when I've been swimming lately (almost as if I'm too dense for the water). my arms have definitely are slower in finishing up my strokes and like i mentioned earlier I just feel like I'm sinking quicker.
Now I'm not 100% sure if this is my minds playing tricks on me but I do remember you suggesting a workout of lifting heavy 10,8,5,3,1 or something similar with 10seconds rest in between.

I'm not trying to get any bigger(or well maybe I'm just paranoid about the swimming part), if anything I'm even trying to lean out a bit.

Any new workout suggestions? or should i just be avoiding weights for now?
Also i was considering switching up the 3 day routine to

back/chest  shoulder/leg  chest/bi

Thanks in advance

Quote (imnotevensureofthis @ Oct 29 2013 05:39am)

Hey man two quick questions.

I'm looking to drop around 100 pounds and what is the safest and reasonable way to lose this weight with the LEAST amount of loose skin/etc as possible, or will that happen regardless?

Secondly, I looked at your cutting workout routine is there any specifics I should be looking for when making/customizing one? I'm going to follow the same split but diff exercises etc. not sure what to look for though.


Thanks man

Quote (HotHamAndCarl @ Oct 29 2013 10:19pm)

raydaddy there is only 1 way to beat lightman and that is to get shreddddddddded. lets see now.

never intentionally cut before,

im sitting at 6'3, 101 kg and if i had to guess 12-13% bf (no estats, fairly lean)


ive worked out my TDEE to be 3144 kcals

the last 2 days have been close enough to 2800 cals, 240 P, 280 C, 80 F (not including fish oil), roughly 25% fat, 35% P and 40% C

how does this look?

as i lose weight should i be keeping my protein and fats the same and just be manipulating carbs to lower the cals further?

thanks a lot! (we can do this)

Quote (SKCRaynor @ Oct 29 2013 07:43pm)

Hey there.

Increased muscle density and volume will certainly make you less buoyant.

However, for your training purposes, you can switch your exercises up to very high repetition and lighter weight. This will help increase your muscular endurance which will greatly improve your swimming ability (considering you have sufficient foundation strength now).

Set/Rep scheme should be in the area of 3 sets of 15-30 reps, nearing failure with each set. Focus on persisting after the muscles burn uncontrollably - which will vastly improve your endurance capability.

Quote (SKCRaynor @ Oct 29 2013 09:36pm)

You could have:

Simple Shin Splints (less likely)
Stress Fractures (more likely)
Compartment Syndrome (most likely)

The only way to tell is first of all to focus on NOT impacting that leg directly through jumping or direct force contact. Instead, stick to lower impact strength training items and see if you notice the pain. You said you can deadlift and squat without pain, so try biking, swimming, and lastly - running.

If all of the above don't cause you distress, it's the trauma from jumping and landing on that leg. You must immediately discontinue doing this to avoid potential debilitating injury.

The solution for now is removal of the cause of the injury, ice, mobility exercises, and plenty of rest as needed.