Anyone else into lifting?

[spc]

I finally got back into it after a little hiatus.  Things have been going rather well, I'm building back the muscle pretty quickly and in general feeling great.  So, what's everyones supplement/routine?  I do high intensity cycling of 4-5 exercises usually with 50 reps per exercise per cycle and aim for 4 cycles.  I use GNC brand 100% Whey Protein, MRI CE2, MRI Black Powder and FRS.  It seems to be an ideal combo for me and the most noticeable difference came with the introduction of the black powder.  I would highly recommend it to anyone with a regular lifting routine.
In more current news, I have this really bad feeling that tomorrow is going to suck.  I 'inadvertantly' spent 3 hours cycling to muscle failure repeatedly today  

[secondhandloser]

I lift 9 months out of the year, because I get a free gym membership while I'm at school. 
I don't take supplements or anything, I just eat like a horse (6000 calories a day).
Bout time to get back into that junk for me.

[yamahonkawazuki]

lol terry and you gave up the pain drugs too Eh?

[Jughead]

Wish I had a Weight Set.Probably used to be one of the toughest Mofo's Around in High School.All of the Football players could out Bench me but my Cousin could Lift more than them.LOL He Could Go 500lb they went 450lb and I could only do 300lb.Pretty good for someone who dropped down from a Body weight of 260lbs to 172lbs in one summer.I had all of their asses whooped on Leg Pressing though.Cousin only could do 500lbs football players done Around 500lb but I could Leg Press 650lb. Then I discovered Alcohol and Realized it didn't make a F*$^ and then I got Old. Wish I could go back and Kept on doing it.I still got most of the Leg Muscles but My upper body flew all to Hell.

[yamahonkawazuki]

aint that the truth

[shiznizbiz]

I need to start lifting.  I need to get my wieght back up to 205.  230 would be nice.  I lost 30 lbs last winter from being sick so often. and since i had no fat, a lot of it was muscle atropy.  Any recomendations for a good full body routine to get about 60 lbs on with minimal supplements in about a years time?
I need to do something with my free time since my girlfriend of two years and I went our own ways about a 2 weeks ago.  (thank god for the GS.)

[cstilt]

What worked for me was lifting every other day and doing my cardio on my non-lifting days. I'd do 3 light warm up sets, then one set of 8-10 (failure between 8-10). Then a heavy set of 4-6 to failure.  It's a good routine, but gotta have a spotter to go that heavy. Atleast I do.  For supplements all I did was creatine ~5g before I worked out and ~5g after I worked out (mixed in my shake).  Did a post workout shake with ~45g protein and 30~ dextrose. I was using ON 100% whey, but it got expensive. Now it's about 80 bucks for a 10lb bag. So I'm trying EAS from Sams Club. My best gains were about 15lbs of muscle in a semster. That's good for me, I have trouble gaining size.

Trying to start lifting again, I took a year off because of residency work after I finished school. Now the gym is kicking my ass...

[spc]

I've been back at it for 3 weeks and am up about 8lbs of muscle.  I have ridiculous leg strength so I just kinda BS on leg days (no real need to get any stonger there)  I did 3 sets of 50 reps a piece at 540 today just on a whim on the way out.  I maxed back in the day a hair over 1k and can still manage 810 without to much grunting

shiznizbiz:  a good supplement routine along with everyday vitamins and such and just remember that going to muscle failure in moderation is a good thing.  I aim to do muscle failure sets once a week.

[Jay_wolf]

I was going to get into lifting , but as i get tattooed every week , it would damage the ink in my arm , i eat like 6000 kl a day , ussually alot of eggs and steak , if not alot of beef and such , then play drums for around 3 hours a day , so im very toned im going to wait until ive finished this arm before i start lifting

[frankieG]

allot of what you are experiencing is muscle memory.  i  entered body building contests in the late 70's early 80's at the state level.  but then i joined the navy and lifting became secondary, but still important, to my job.  i enjoy the Irish/American logger genetics which means i am short and stalky naturally.  add in some proper weight training and diet along with supplements and my 5'8 frame was pushed over the 200lb mark cut and chiseled and in fighting form.

[spc]

I have a lot of Irish in me also and despite standing 6'0" I have a very typical Irish build.  The weird thing is that all that didn't come into effect until I had been in the Army almost a year.

[shiznizbiz]

I take after the cherokee blood in my build.  Ive always been decievingly heavy. When i was in prime shape, I wieghed in at 210.  People thought i only wieghed 180. I guess its the hieght too.  6'2" But I figure if i can get back to 205 Id be happy.  Anytign past that would be icing on the cake.  My dream wieght is 230, but my realistic goal is 205. 
Well see what happens with a little exercise

[spc]

I'm off to the gym right now.  No legs today, I'll probably just do lat pull-downs, incline press, and shrugs along with the usual crunches. That's my 'ol faithful' routine when I don't feel like being creative, works damn near everything in the upper body.

[spc]

So, I'm at the gym going about my usual circuit training and this guy comes over and asks for a spot real quick.  No problem, he finishes his set without incident and I'm trying to figure out where I know him from.  He's wearing a USMC shirt so I ask what he does and he tells me he's an SDI up there at the island in between cycles and it hits me.   

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6f6uHsCa3c

That's him, his name is Thomas Hill.  It'd be too damn funny if I ended up in his platoon.

[Kaizer]

I train four bodybuilders in China and a couple in the States so you can ask me any questions you want about any routine. I myself am a former professional athlete and currently work as a trainer as well as a physical therapist/masseuse. My training is hectic and involves multiple routines and sports and training techniques. Basically, you train for what you want to achieve. If you want to bulk up or lose weight and trim down, there are specific diet and exercise regimens you should follow that are tailored to your individuals needs, and NOT what has worked for everyone else. All of my clients and bodybuilders do individual programs. Hope this helps.

[spc]

I'll keep that in mind should I come to a roadblock.  I've actually got a pretty decent routine worked out and from previous experience have found that the best way for me to trim down IS to bulk up.  I do my modified circuit training mostly out of old Army habit, but it has worked well for me so far.  Overall, I stay very well hydrated, am fanatic about my supplementation routine and usually aside from making sure i get enough protein in general, I don't really worry about my diet.  It's worked well so far and this is the second time going that way.


WAIT, I know what China has that I could use!!!!!  That's where they make Jintropin!!!!
(not really kidding all that much)

[Kasumi]

Personally, im not a huge lifter, i lift to keep in shape for my Aikido. However the sport/or art whatever you choose to call it doesn't require strength. Ive been thrown by a 75 year old man (fook me he had good technique) and also a 5'4 lady. I myself am 5'11 about 170lbs. Strength always helps a little thought hehe.

The strength i require is not lifting strength really in terms of core strength, abs, back lower legs. But more of shoulder and arm strength in all directions. I tend to use dumbells usually with 20-30kg (depending on whether im going for endurance or weight) usually do 60-100 reps from various positions and also on the bench. Every morning unless im on an early shift at work. Its not a hell of alot but i do it to keep fit along with incline cycling 15-20 miles  3 times a week.

[shiznizbiz]

I cant wait, Im gettign my membership this week.  Should prove very useful.   Now I just need to figure out a minimalist suppliment routine.  Any suggestions?  Im 6-2 176lbs. looking to get to 210+  in a years time with good over all strength.

[spc]

Buttloads of water and a good protein should help you well enough.    I went last night and did 6 miles on the elliptical machine (knees are way the f%$k out of condition to be running).  This starts the next step up in my training.  The last few weeks have been 3-4 days at the gym per week, this week on is everyday.

[jserio]

terry: what supplement/ brands do you use? i'm finally into a "routine" and i think it's time i added a bit to it. i'm trying not exactly to watch what i eat but more so what i drink. trying to cut out sugary drinks and drink less beer. (sad, i know. )