Eating & the gym...

BennyC · 11 Jan 2008 at 13:55

Im a regular at the gym here at my uni, hitting it pritty much every day. A friend down there has said not eating before going is better for fat burn? While this theoretically makes sense as your burning off stored fat as opposed to whats just been consumed, however would this not raise issues with ones metabolism?

My theory might well be wrong so feel free to correct me!

Also any exercises or grips to help work the outer edges of the pectorals would be great too! I have access to a bench, bench press, chest press, fly/pec deck, chins/dips and a large variety of dumbells/barbells.

Thanks in advance

Benny C

BennyC · 11 Jan 2008 at 15:56

Thanks for all the feed back guys. I go with a friend from upstairs in my uni halls, and were in there for 11 having gotten up at about half 10, so literally get up and go. Just wanted to check I wasnt shooting myself in the foot! I only have a full day of lectures on a Tuesday so I have every other morning free to go

BennyC · 11 Jan 2008 at 20:34

Freefaller said:
Benny - sounds good, but be sure to eat after you get back ASAP.

I always do

my stomach rumbles like a mofo! usually tend to be tuna with something, i only realised how much protein their was per can today.

BennyC · 12 Jan 2008 at 12:17

Its more the sternal head I wish to target, but im aware wide grip bench will also be needed to devlop the muscles fully. At the moment im not looking to tone and to just bulk up so less reps and more weight would be the right way to go?

I had a look as I was making dinner last night and it had a cracking 25 grams of it. I was aware fish was high in protein but thats the highest protein count ive seen compared to other foods!

BennyC · 12 Jan 2008 at 15:45

Freefaller said:
Unless you're after some powerlifting strength then just increase the weights and drop the reps. I tend to aim for 6-8 reps, then hit 12 on a "light" week.

Also for added size development negatives are very good and very important.

There's over 30g of protein in a 130g tin of tuna.

Just got back from my saturday session down there, had a late one last night hence going in the afternoon! I increased weight and dropped the reps.

what do you mean by 'development negatives?'

Also to save me becoming a tuna freak, are there any other fish that contain large amount of protein, such as cod or haddock? I usually have steak once a week too, any other foods to aid muscle development?

Thanks