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I can squat no problem but I've never been able to Leg Press, especially the one that has your head low down, the pressure gives me the worst headaches when pushing hard.
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Does anyone work out during their lunch break?
Trying to work out the logistics of it, realistically it'd have to be a maximum 45 minute workout. My usual session is 1hr 30ish :\
I think I'll have to arrange it so I'm in 4 days a week or maybe even 5 so the overall time spent in the gym during the week is the same.
Trying to work out the logistics of it, realistically it'd have to be a maximum 45 minute workout. My usual session is 1hr 30ish :\
I think I'll have to arrange it so I'm in 4 days a week or maybe even 5 so the overall time spent in the gym during the week is the same.
Base your routine around squats, deads and bench. Chuck in some chins, rows, planks and overhead work... What more do you need!
I see.
So you don't warm up, stretch or do cardio?
Also the new gym doesn't have a squat rack
they're getting one though and I can't seem to squat (awaits replies 
) at the moment so it's no big loss.
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I go during my lunch breaks mostly, its been tough to keep it under 1hr 15mins right now, but its getting less each time as I reduce my rest periods.
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I don't see why you need to spend 1h 30 in the gym.
Do you eat your PWO meal straight afterwards?
I don't need to, I reckon I could squeeeze it in to an hour but I think I'll have to go in for another session, especially if I want to do cardio. Do you run from set to set? I usually take my time, obviously time will be a constraint so I won't be as casual...
Time does seem to add up easily, especially if you have to wait for some weights, then pwo stretching, cardio, shower etc.
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Right after I have a shake and a banana, then I tend to eat a meal 1 hour after at my desk.
I do cardio at home for the most part as I have a one of those bikes. After I finish 1 I go to the next and rest there then start, and so on. If 2 are close to each other I try to do 1 then the other while I rest if it is using 2 different body parts/muscles.
I see.
So you don't warm up, stretch or do cardio?
Also the new gym doesn't have a squat rack
What is cardio? Is it French? And do you want a
or something? What is wrong with your ability or desire to squat? Genuine interest here...My warm up consists of soft-tissue work, stretching, and lighter versions of the lifts above.
If I'm rushed, I'll just do my compound lifts and leave the 'assistance' work for later in the week. But with 5*45 mins, you should be able to cover everything you need.
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Srs? I could spend at least that.
I could, but by no means need to.
What is cardio? Is it French? And do you want a
Just going by previous comments on here when I've stated that I'm having pretty serious cramp/pain when squatting.
For the mean time I think I'll do goblet squats because I'm not sure when they are kitting the gym out - hopefully they won't take to long once they start!
Well, yeah, that was the whole point of my post
to see what people do! 
You're so awesome bro
I know monkee does some training at lunch, so see what he does.
With regarda to no squat rack. Heavy goblets will tire you and work your core nicely (all good) them you can do lunges or reverse lunges, and bulgarian split squats can be a killer.
With regarda to no squat rack. Heavy goblets will tire you and work your core nicely (all good
) them you can do lunges or reverse lunges, and bulgarian split squats can be a killer.Lol.
Goblet squats on Monday, chest on Wednesday, deads on Friday.
Monday:
Goblets, chins, military press, weighted lunges, plank.
Wednesday:
Chest press, Dumbell rows, side plank, single leg squats.
Friday:
Deads, SLDL, pull-ups, press-ups (weighted if you're 'ard enough)...
You can do that cardio stuff at their points if you want. I'd go for 3*8 or something, too.
Goblet squats on Monday, chest on Wednesday, deads on Friday.
Monday:
Goblets, chins, military press, weighted lunges, plank.
Wednesday:
Chest press, Dumbell rows, side plank, single leg squats.
Friday:
Deads, SLDL, pull-ups, press-ups (weighted if you're 'ard enough)...
You can do that cardio stuff at their points if you want. I'd go for 3*8 or something, too.
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Thanks, i don't really need reminding though.
Why are you lolling?
My current routine is:
A
Squat
BB Bench
BOR
Facepull
B
Deads
Dips
Chinups
OHP
With 2 isolation exercises at the end of each work out.
I think I prefer it to what you have suggested.
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