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Gonna have to change your name to mr_may

 

The gym joiner has logged on

 

Does anyone in here take pre-workout or any high caffeinated energy drink before they workout? I’ve never taken anything before a workout, just curious if others in here have and what effect it had.

 

I actually get less focused and tend to rush, so no.

 

I take pre workout and a recovery workout thing. The recovery may be a placebo effect idk, but the pre workout def makes a difference. I use the Alani galaxy lemonade flavor pre workout. Some days it seems to make more of a difference than others tho. When I took it the other day I felt super pumped and ready to go. Other times it doesn't seem to make as much of a difference but idk why it does sometimes and not others. My sister says when she takes it her skin is like buzzing and she has to workout or the sensation won't go away. Sometimes I feel a lil of that buzzy sensation but if something comes up and I ended up taking it but i don't workout, the feeling will go away eventually. I don't find it to be magical or anything. If I'm on the fence motivation-wise it can help get me there which is nice.

 

I take pre workout if I'm training in the morning or just feeling tired.

 

I take BCAA's both pre and post workout when I'm training for a marathon. Not sure how much of a difference they actually make, but I don't see any negative effects from them either.

 

I used to but I primarily work out between 9pm to midnight and then I found that I would just be up til like 3am with a stomach ache and feel nauseated in the morning

 

2 more weeks and I can start lifting again. I'm fucking stoked

 

How long has it been? Hopefully you can get those "novice" gains!

 

December 20th.

 

I like to start my day with pre workout. And in the evening I follow https://bettеrme.world/articles/how-to-tighten-loose-skin-on-thighs/ instructions to keep in shape. Now, I'm working on my thighs. Next stop is arms.

 

I pretty much always use pre. I almost always go right from work so I can use extra energy

 

Motivational song of the day:

Hey Dude!
You’re working out?
You’re doing real good!
Now do a squat!

Damn Girl!
Keep up those gains!
Only one more set!
Now do a squat!

No way!!
You beat your PR?
Let’s up the weight!
Do a squat!

You’re looking fine
Use your cheat day!
But don’t forget…

To do a squat! Do a squat! Do a squat! Do a squat!

Feet hips width apart
Bending at the knee
Drop that ass to the ground
And do a fucking squat!

Squat! Squat!

 

Kilo plates are heavier than lb plates. I'm convinced.

 

First meet was yesterday, hit 380lbs on squat, 463lbs on deadlift and missed all my bench attempts. I don't know what was off with my bench but it just wasn't there. I couldn't hit my opener of 240 even though I hit that for 3 reps last month.

 

I’ll train you bro

 

make me big boy

 

First week back in the gym and I’m so fucking happy. Don’t miss the gaggle of teenage boys fucking around and being loud on the benches tho

 

Got 5 miles on the tread yesterday

 

New gym has a loadable sled and turf area. I might actually do some cardio now.

 

Also benched 265 a couple days ago, two second pause, just to prove to myself I could after my poor bench performance at the meet on Sunday.

 

I use to love to roller blade. Part of me wants to buy some and start roller blading to work with these gas prices. But it’s a little over 6 miles one way and my schedule is kinda wacky

 

I need to start doing some of this

 

Potentially a very dumb question from a newbie weight lifter but like… how do you even figure out what weight to start at? Example: I’m gonna get a basic benchpress set for home and maybe that comes with 200 pounds of weights. I’ve literally never done a bench press so do I start at like 40 pounds and see how that feels? What should a starting weight feel like? I’m assuming challenging but not strenuous but I’m sure it also depends what I’m going for as far as reps vs a heavy set to do “only” 2-3 times?

I have 15 pound dumbbells but idk when would be smart to move up to 20 pounds. When it feels too easy by rep 10? 20? I’m fine with having extra weights around and not aiming to actual benchpress 200 or anywhere near that as I’m just incorporating more strength training into my running schedules.

@mr_november @dylan as I know you guys lift.