Recent content by Valdez

I usually go about 1-2 inches from the floor. I don't like to let it bounce that messes up my form.

I'm nearing my USAF calling, So running is the priority. My previous routine posted would totally lead to over-trainining and would not increase strength. I have dropped the total volume a little and dropped reps in heavy sets because this is primarily to train the nervous system. I would...

Haven't decided if I will compete in powerlifting yet, that's down the road. I'm wanting to get stronger and lose some fat while running a lot. I'm going to boot camp in 2 months (AIR FORCE). What I do know is that I will eventually do a bodybuilding contest. Although I do not like the...

Yeah the SLDL will be pretty darn hard on my lower back but I really like it. I will give it a shot and do SLDL lighter than I usually would. I'm trying to keep the workout fairly simple. 6 sets of bench extreme, yes... but I'm not going even close to failure until the 5th and 6th set. same...

Goal: lose fat, gain strength, maintain muscle. Will be a Push/Pull/Legs routine that part is non-negotiable :) #1 Pull #2 Push #3 OFF #4 Legs #5 OFF #6 OFF #7 Repeat PULL Deadlifts 6x(135lbs*10, 225*5, 315*5, 365*5, 405*5,435*3) Pullups 3x failure Hammer Strength Row/ Barbell Row...

?? Arnold did 5 exercises and 5 sets for chest, 25 sets TOTAL. still extreme in my book. too much... Mentzer, good ideas but not my style either. I prefer Dorian Yates aproach with is actually more similar to mentzer's heavy duty. both training styles are flawed IMHO yet they did BOTH...

Whey protein is ALL THE SAME. it either makes that label requirment or it doesn't. You never mentioned you had lactose intolerance so there must be some preservative or flavoring that you are allergic too. get a different brand. isolate is just overpriced whey... 90% protein rather than 80%...

YEAH! WTF? If anyone has taken too much niacin they know what this feels like. it is VERY similar to a niacin flush. I DON'T like it! I took 2.5 grams of GABA and felt like I was being poked with needles on my arms, feet, and face. uuuggh! I'm never taking that shit again!

my... nevermind. Have a good day guys! ;)

agreed... back day. as suggested twice a week would not be a bad day if you have enough recovery time.

Never heard of that "method" before but I would assume for it to work you would have to pack up and go home after your initial 1 rep "medley" Resuming the normal workout will render the previous effort worthless. It's like shooting a target with a .223 bullet in the select targets your...

Similar to squats you want to keep a tight arch in your back and get the momentem moving from leg strength, and squeeze your ass together. Keep your eyes looking straight ahead.

I do forced reps and supersets all the time. example: weighted chins (45lb) for 8-10 reps drop the weight and do chinups with bodyweight to failure, and then jump in a cable pulldown machine and crank out 6 or so reps (strict). since I don't always have a workout partner I usually do drop...

Recently it has been: (all to failure) 3x Flat bench press 2x inlcine DB press 2x military press 2x flat flye's 2x cable crosses 4x dumbell side laterals 2x french press 2x reverse grip cable pushdowns

The FDA is all about politics. I don't think they have much to benefit if thy ban it. The FDA loves a grey area drug that they can point to and say "that's bad" they love scapegoats. Hell they illegalized L-tryptophan because it was competing with newly created anti-depressant pharmecueticals...