New log 5x5............

[Jen10]

Dam I hate to be a damper on the party but........back to serious training now....
You can use that but you can also buy plain gelatine. This is excellent for joints! Just ask a store clerck, but you should be able to find it by the jello that you are talking about too. Or you might find it in the Canning section if your store has one.

would you suggest using glutamine chews in addition to gelatine? my joints kinda suck especially my shoulder and knees.

 

[zedhed]

I beat my personal best on Bpress today 67.5 k now I wondering what Im going to do in a couple workouts when I start struggling as I don't have anyone to spot me as I train alone and the only time I can train is when there's no one else in I'm worried in case I stumble with bpress and I know you guys say smith is outa bounds so not sure what to do.........

Not to worry sugazombie, I work out alone too.
The nice thing about that 5x5 is that you dont go to failure on your excersizes. So if you dont feel that you can do the weight for the full set of reps then just do what you feel pretty sure you can.

So lets just say that your benching 135, 5x5. You do your first set fine and feel strong, thats 1x5 and same on second set all good.

So now we are on our 3rd set and your starting to feel the weight. So you 1x4, that was set 3.

Then on your next set, set 4 you can only do one and your shot. Ok fine. STOP. Your done with bench for this time around.

Then next bench workout you work to improve each set from set 3 by 1 more rep. You do this till you get the 5x5 for your bench. Then you progress and add the appropriate weight.

This is frequently how I progress as I get up in the heavier weights.

Also those peeps at the counter are paid to be there to help you out. Dont be afraid to ask them for a spot if you want to. Its their job!

For you sugazombie there are no machines at your gym, Smith or otherwise.

 

[Cutiebolic]

would you suggest using glutamine chews in addition to gelatine? my joints kinda suck especially my shoulder and knees.

Glutamine is great for muscle recovery, but are you thinking of Glucosamine for your joints?

 

[Cutiebolic]

Donna,

I love it when you wake up

Take it EASY on those joints... Especially if you've been on winnie. I totally agree with Zed about the gelatin (there are some good "joint support" powders they sell at Whole Foods here). I think also make sure your diet is on point and I'd get some Vitamin C (you need it with the gelatin to build cartilage and other joint tissues) if you're not already taking it. The water is a key point too.

Be careful benching without a spot. That's how I tore my rotator cuff a while back. Something to think about: when we train for strength our joints can't always keep up with our muscles. Your body is already sending you signals that you're at that boundary. You can still grow and get stronger without maxxing out every time. Focus on form. Lift safe. I need you to keep posting great workouts for a long time!!! ;p

xo, C

 

[zedhed]

Glutamine is great for muscle recovery, but are you thinking of Glucosamine for your joints?
^^^I was thinking the same.^^^

 

[Jen10]

Glutamine is great for muscle recovery, but are you thinking of Glucosamine for your joints?

Yeah too many g words!

 

[slat1]

Crap. You guys/girls just convinced me to put Glucosamine back in my PWO shake. I ran out and decided I didn't need it. Well, upon thinking about it my routine has been beating the bag out of me since I stopped adding it!

 

[zedhed]

Glad the glucos works for you bro. I tried it for about a year. All I got from it was a flat wallet.

 

[dmk777]

Ohhh ok. Not what I was thinking but I get it now. Like a dbl row minus the row. Haha. Cool thx! Looking great there!

Thanks chic!!

 

[dmk777]

Hey I'm trying to get in shape again . I'm 47 retired Army. I would really like some input on what would be the fastest and best way to do that! Thanks!

Hey billy I think the best bet is to pop on the guys forum they'd be sure to help , best of luck to you in your goals.

Donna