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GSVBagpuss said:
I would normally do 75 kg work set - what levels would you go for for the dropsets?
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I usually redo my warm up sets for AMRAP with 1 left in the tank so you don't fail. I'd work up to my working weight in the same manner as usual but probably not as many sets (i.e I wouldn't do 5x5 and then do drop sets, cut it to 3x5 or 2x6, something along those lines). I'd then strip the weight to the last warmup set I did and do a drop set. Strip the weight again, drop set and so on.
 
I have a protein/ supplements Q:

So at the moment I just have a JDIET (hey don't knock it) shake that I have post work out.

I'm like 200lbs/ 94kg and 5'10 with 27% bodyfat.

I'm lifting to try and cut down and build lean mass, more than get bigger.

In that, I need more protein as I'm running out and was looking on myprotein.com for replacements and the choice is so vast.
I just want a. some whey protein to use to make in to some tasty snacks and b. for post workout shakes etc.

Should I just get something like: http://www.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/impact-whey-protein/10530943.html and use that?
What do people recommend?

Sorry if it's the wrong section, the choice is baffling.
 
Yep that's the exact stuff you want to go for mate, I can recommend the chocolate caramel flavour.
I can't recommend the Stevia flavoured ones as they leave a horrible sweetener aftertaste.
 
Darryl_1983 said:
Does anyone use an android app for logging workouts?

I've used Endomondo for cycling and running in the past, so something similar for gym workouts would be great.

Ideally just looking for something that will allow me to log my workouts whilst i'm in the gym, which then get uploaded onto a website, and then allow easy following and monitoring of progress etc.
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Just use Keep. It doesnt need to be complicated. Do a list for each workout day with max weight and sets x reps, update as you improve. Use abbreviations for drop sets etc.

Complex apps are just a waste of time.

randomshenans said:
Should I just get something like: http://www.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/impact-whey-protein/10530943.html and use that?
What do people recommend?
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yep thats perfect. careful on the flavours as some of them are absolutely vile.
 
Did make me think of an old leg thing I used to do
Stick 60%RM on the bar
AMRAP for 3 minutes
3 mins rest
AMRAP for 2 mins
2 mins rest
AMRAP for 1 min

Sit back and welcome the gains
 
GSVBagpuss said:
Did make me think of an old leg thing I used to do
Stick 60%RM on the bar
AMRAP for 3 minutes
3 mins rest
AMRAP for 2 mins
2 mins rest
AMRAP for 1 min

Sit back and welcome the gains
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Oh wow. That would absolutely destroy me - I'll stick to 5 reps and as much rest as I can milk :o

Legs have been hurting since Monday now, and today is leg day again. I can see myself being in bed for the weekend.
 
GSVBagpuss said:
Did make me think of an old leg thing I used to do
Stick 60%RM on the bar
AMRAP for 3 minutes
3 mins rest
AMRAP for 2 mins
2 mins rest
AMRAP for 1 min

Sit back and welcome the gains
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I've done similar before - it was not easy. And actually pretty pointless but it's a psychological thing.
 
So I've been out of the gym for 3 weeks now. Saw a physio on Monday.

All the tests on my shoulder where fine, nothing major. He said there was some laxity in my shoulder joint and a problem with my 'ACJ'. (Which I think is the acromion)

I was also very very tight in my left shoulder blade. He gave me some soft tissue massage and prescribed me some rotator cuff exercises to do.

I have been given the all clear to return to the gym and start off at 50% of my previous lifts.

Really my question is when is the right time to do my rotator cuff exercises? He wants me to do 3 sets of 20 Cable External Rotations as well as 3 sets of 20 Cable Lateral Rotations.

Should I do this stuff before or after the more usual stuff like chest and shoulder pressing?

Would it be OK, to do some light warm up rotator stuff, do my usual presses, then do the prescribed rotator exercises, or is this too much?
 
opethdisciple said:
So I've been out of the gym for 3 weeks now. Saw a physio on Monday.

All the tests on my shoulder where fine, nothing major. He said there was some laxity in my shoulder joint and a problem with my 'ACJ'. (Which I think is the acromion)

I was also very very tight in my left shoulder blade. He gave me some soft tissue massage and prescribed me some rotator cuff exercises to do.

I have been given the all clear to return to the gym and start off at 50% of my previous lifts.

Really my question is when is the right time to do my rotator cuff exercises? He wants me to do 3 sets of 20 Cable External Rotations as well as 3 sets of 20 Cable Lateral Rotations.

Should I do this stuff before or after the more usual stuff like chest and shoulder pressing?

Would it be OK, to do some light warm up rotator stuff, do my usual presses, then do the prescribed rotator exercises, or is this too much?
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ACJ = acromioclavicular joint.

Do your rotator cuff exercises before you press.

Also, buy a band and do them three times a day, anyway. :)
 
God sake opeth. Welcome to the knackered ac joint club.

Do as Mr thingy says, he pretty much helped alleviate a lot of discomfort in my shoulder due to my ac joint, so listen to the man and, good lawd above listen to everyone.
 
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