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RobSmith · 11 Apr 2012 at 12:33

Only time I take my BCAAs is on the days where I spend 2-3 hours in the gym. Other than that I just have a hefty PWO when I get home. It's like people said, far too expensive to be taking the stuff on a daily basis.

Deception · 11 Apr 2012 at 12:49

icecold said:
Slightly mixed article. For example, BCAAs won't prevent muscle damage.

BCAAs are only useful if you're training fasted or are having very long sessions.

Thats the only reason I would ever take BCAA(fasted).. I know I know, MTFU, but damn.. That stuff is vile

Lead_Head · 11 Apr 2012 at 13:00

Deception said:
Thats the only reason I would ever take BCAA(fasted).. I know I know, MTFU, but damn.. That stuff is vile

Even when mixed with Robinsons? I'm looking for something to sip during a workout that's pleasureable rather than wince everytime I sip my water bottle (after every set!)

Deception · 11 Apr 2012 at 13:09

Lead_Head said:
Even when mixed with Robinsons? I'm looking for something to sip during a workout that's pleasureable rather than wince everytime I sip my water bottle (after every set!)

You would need to mix it and then leave it to set and disolve. If you dont, it will all float to the top and you will still taste it.

MoNkeE · 11 Apr 2012 at 13:13

Robinsons no added sugar Lemon works a treat. It's bitter enough to disguise the taste

LiE · 11 Apr 2012 at 13:19

Scivation xtend is the way forward.

N19h7m4r3 · 11 Apr 2012 at 13:27

LiE said:
Scivation xtend is the way forward.

Yes it is.

They also changed the lables, I still had 1/8th of my tub left from last summer.

Helps a lot now that I'm back training.

LiE · 11 Apr 2012 at 13:31

They've changed the ingredients as well, not by much (it was awesome to begin with).

Begbie · 11 Apr 2012 at 14:02

LiE said:
Scivation xtend is the way forward.

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Does it give you that buzz like Jack3d etc?

RobSmith · 11 Apr 2012 at 14:04

It's not the same type of supp as Jack3d.

Xtend is just BCAAs with some added electrolytes.

Pigeon_Killer · 11 Apr 2012 at 14:12

Leg muscles and joints are very stiff today which sort of confirms my poor session last night was down to physical fatigue. Don't really know how I've managed that after only two full weeks back at the gym :/

TommyV · 11 Apr 2012 at 14:27

Pigeon_Killer said:
Leg muscles and joints are very stiff today which sort of confirms my poor session last night was down to physical fatigue. Don't really know how I've managed that after only two full weeks back at the gym :/

Lifting what you're lifting having just returned.....this is madness, THIS IS PIGEON_KILLER!!!

MoNkeE · 11 Apr 2012 at 14:59

I had a week off and managed to add 2.5kg to my Deadlift today (Y)

Shades · 11 Apr 2012 at 15:02

Hi, not sure if anyone has tried this site but I found it very good and just ordered 80 Chicken breasts, 1KG of mince and got 2 gourmet steaks thrown in for a first order for £74 delivered on a Saturday.

Worth having a look at

http://www.westingourmet.co.uk/buy-meat-hampers/bodybuilder

Pigeon_Killer · 11 Apr 2012 at 15:03

TommyV said:
Lifting what you're lifting having just returned.....this is madness, THIS IS PIGEON_KILLER!!!

The weight isn't the problem it's the sheer amount of reps required on BBB. 50 reps of squats and deadlifts after my heavy sets has broken me

LiE · 11 Apr 2012 at 15:06

I'm making nice progress on The Triumvirate.
I am doing BBB for Military Press but that's no biggy, doesn't hit you the same as squat or deads as you know

Pigeon_Killer · 11 Apr 2012 at 15:11

LiE said:
I'm making nice progress on The Triumvirate.

I'll see how my deadlifts go on Friday before making a decision on my next wave but I'm thinking BBB for shoulders and chest and The Triumvirate for squats and deadlifts.

Never felt so physically fatigued after so little time and I've always had mental fatigue to go along with it, just not this time. Apart from my legs and back (half my body I know) I feel fit and healthy :confused:

LiE · 11 Apr 2012 at 15:13

Deload next week for a reason

TommyV · 11 Apr 2012 at 15:32

LiE said:
Deload next week for a reason

My body is gagging for one of these, am due one imminently.

Some people have a week off lifting entriely, some sit at 50% weight for a week

what's your plan of attack? (asking for my own benefit too!

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icecold · 11 Apr 2012 at 15:32

Shades said:
Hi, not sure if anyone has tried this site but I found it very good and just ordered 80 Chicken breasts, 1KG of mince and got 2 gourmet steaks thrown in for a first order for £74 delivered on a Saturday.

Worth having a look at

http://www.westingourmet.co.uk/buy-meat-hampers/bodybuilder

That's pretty good. The cheapest I've found diced chicken breast is £23-ish for 5kg, and that site does 5kg for £30.

Pigeon_Killer said:
I'll see how my deadlifts go on Friday before making a decision on my next wave but I'm thinking BBB for shoulders and chest and The Triumvirate for squats and deadlifts.

Never felt so physically fatigued after so little time and I've always had mental fatigue to go along with it, just not this time. Apart from my legs and back (half my body I know) I feel fit and healthy

Avoid Korte like the plague

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