Squats yesterday pissed me off.

[gettinlarger]

I work on Sat, 2-10, so I only have time to lift in the morning. Currently, I'm doing a 2 on, 2 off routine, so I gotta throw legs in on Saturday morning. My squat has always sucked, and my legs have always been my weak point. Well, now it's my prerogative to make them huge. Anyhow ... After a few lighter sets, I threw 245 on the bar. Yeah, that's right. 245. Pussy weight ... And I almost fucking collapsed under it. After like 3 reps. Christ I was pissed. I yelled out "FUCK!" after i dumped the weight and was so angry with myself. I can normally do these ...

Now, my question is ... why did this happen? I came up with a theory: I did not eat much at all, and it was about one hour after waking up. Perhaps I did not have enough energy to lift? I think I only threw a couple donuts in my mouth, maybe some water too. I believe that was a very stupid decision ...

 

[louden_swain]

Gettinlarger,

I am glad to see that you are squatting. I can associate with you on squatting in the morning. About 5 years ago, I almost blacked out after squatting with 225lbs 13 times on an empty stomach early in the morning. Not good. I realize that you are busy (work and school). If you are forced to train in the morning on Saturday, I might suggest that you get up a little earlier. Yes, I know this sounds terrible, but I suggest this so you can get some good light nutritious fuel into the system before your workout. Getting up slightly earlier will let your body awaken. Here is what I recommend:

1 cup of Oatmeal w/raisins
1 banana
2 cups of Gatorade

You do not want your stomach struggling to digest protein this early in the morning. You need foods that will yield energy and are easy to digest. Load up on protein after your workout when your absorption rates are high. As for you almost collapsing, I suspect that your blood sugar was way off due to the massive sugar intake from the donuts. These are empty calories. As for your training, 245lbs is not that bad. . . its a start. . . .for now forget about the weight. Here is a routine that you should try:

Squats
2 x 10 - 45lbs (warm up with olympic bar, stretch hams)
1 x 5 - 135lbs (warm up)
1 x 5 - 185lbs
1 x 5 - 205lbs
1 x 5 - 225lbs
1 x 5 - 245lbs
1 x 5 - 265lbs??
1 x 5 - 285lbs??

I am not sure what your max is, but you can adjust your weights. I hope some of this information helps. Let me know what you decide to do.

 

[Thaibox]

gl, we all have those days bro

Shit, an hour after you wake up? I can barely lift the spoonfuls of oatmeal to my face at that time in the morning. Why don't you lift at noon? That way, you can have a big breakfast, a snack, and something pre-workout as well.

 

[gettinlarger]

gl, we all have those days bro

Shit, an hour after you wake up? I can barely lift the spoonfuls of oatmeal to my face at that time in the morning. Why don't you lift at noon? That way, you can have a big breakfast, a snack, and something pre-workout as well.

Can't. I work 30 min away, so I have to work out early. Eh. Guess I gotta wake my ass up earlier. Or switch routines. Eh, we'll see how it goes.

 

[needsize]

If I'm awake for any less than 4 hours before I squat, it wont matter how much I warm up, I lose at least 25% of my strength and my joints hurt like hell, it was probably just too early for you

 

[JOKER47]

Gettinlarger,

I am glad to see that you are squatting. I can associate with you on squatting in the morning. About 5 years ago, I almost blacked out after squatting with 225lbs 13 times on an empty stomach early in the morning. Not good. I realize that you are busy (work and school). If you are forced to train in the morning on Saturday, I might suggest that you get up a little earlier. Yes, I know this sounds terrible, but I suggest this so you can get some good light nutritious fuel into the system before your workout. Getting up slightly earlier will let your body awaken. Here is what I recommend:

1 cup of Oatmeal w/raisins
1 banana
2 cups of Gatorade

You do not want your stomach struggling to digest protein this early in the morning. You need foods that will yield energy and are easy to digest. Load up on protein after your workout when your absorption rates are high. As for you almost collapsing, I suspect that your blood sugar was way off due to the massive sugar intake from the donuts. These are empty calories. As for your training, 245lbs is not that bad. . . its a start. . . .for now forget about the weight. Here is a routine that you should try:

Any other suggestions for breakfast/pre-workout meals? I too, have to work out around 10-11am and that's about an hour or 2 after I get up. I'd like to hear some other peoples early morning/pre-workout breakfasts.

Thanks,
Joker

 

[b fold the truth]

Why again do you do legs on Saturdays? Put them as your FIRST workout of the week...and make them your PRIORITY!!!!

B True

 

[gettinlarger]

Why again do you do legs on Saturdays? Put them as your FIRST workout of the week...and make them your PRIORITY!!!!

B True

I was thinking the same thing today. I probably will start that in like a week. You da man B.

 

[needsize]

I agree with B, and besides, other bodyparts are easier to train early in the morning than legs

 

[Lord_Suston]

squats on an empty stomach is a big NO NO!!! it takes a lot of blood sugar to workout that many major muscle groups and in the morning we have a low blood sugar and are in ketosis. I really think if you are gonna workout that early then you should do something light like arms/ calves but definitely squats. BFold and needsize are right in starting the week off with legs....