Recruiting Forum Weight Loss Advice Thread

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I'm a day late and tried like heck to at least get one pound off before posting.

October 23, 2019: 216
 
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chavisut said:
@nicksjuzunk what is your bulking routine nowadays.

You linked me a method in the last year I can’t remember.
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I’m high volume and frequency, full body 6 days per week. I autoregulate my volume based on recovery. Right now my shoulder is a bit achy so I’ll adjust bench downwards accordingly. I have a groin pull so I had to drop leg press and squats for leg extensions.

I use a combination of Myo-reps, cluster sets with a longer pause and straight sets. I’ve recently added sets of up to 20 for some isolation exercises but generally stay in the 6-15 range. Not everyone can recover from this, but I can tolerate a crap ton of training volume
 
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nicksjuzunk said:
I’m high volume and frequency, full body 6 days per week. I autoregulate my volume based on recovery. Right now my shoulder is a bit achy so I’ll adjust bench downwards accordingly. I have a groin pull so I had to drop leg press and squats for leg extensions.

I use a combination of Myo-reps, cluster sets with a longer pause and straight sets. I’ve recently added sets of up to 20 for some isolation exercises but generally stay in the 6-15 range. Not everyone can recover from this, but I can tolerate a crap ton of training volume
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Haha yeah I can’t handle that volume. You mean a 6 day PPL type format or literally full body each day?
 
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chavisut said:
Haha yeah I can’t handle that volume. You mean a 6 day PPL type format or literally full body each day?
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Full body.... every day.

Truth be told, direct hamstring and chest work is only 4 days, but everything else is 6 days. I have to take care of shoulder on heavy bench and flys so chest volume is lower and my hamstrings just don’t recover great enough for daily training.
 
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nicksjuzunk said:
Full body.... every day.

Truth be told, direct hamstring and chest work is only 4 days, but everything else is 6 days. I have to take care of shoulder on heavy bench and flys so chest volume is lower and my hamstrings just don’t recover great enough for daily training.
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Interesting.


I’ve read about Myo Reps recently. I might give them a try on a few accessory movements. I like the idea of shortening up the time.

Seems like there is a little fluidity in the activation and down set reps. Any numbers you stick with?
 
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nicksjuzunk said:
I’m high volume and frequency, full body 6 days per week. I autoregulate my volume based on recovery. Right now my shoulder is a bit achy so I’ll adjust bench downwards accordingly. I have a groin pull so I had to drop leg press and squats for leg extensions.

I use a combination of Myo-reps, cluster sets with a longer pause and straight sets. I’ve recently added sets of up to 20 for some isolation exercises but generally stay in the 6-15 range. Not everyone can recover from this, but I can tolerate a crap ton of training volume
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Nick, I recently bought an amino acid supplement that has 5000mg of the 8 essential amino acids per serving. It seems to be a good product...I can tell a difference in stamina, recovery, mood and mental clarity...no side effects so far. What are your thoughts on this kind of supplement. Do they make a difference or is it in my head?

I work out but not heavily....situps, pushups, dumbbell curls, butterflies, etc. I don't do cardio.

My goal is to tone up and increase mass a little. Mostly want my chest and stomach to look better. I appreciate any tips that you or anyone else can provide.
 
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gainesvol82 said:
Nick, I recently bought an amino acid supplement that has 5000mg of the 8 essential amino acids per serving. It seems to be a good product...I can tell a difference in stamina, recovery, mood and mental clarity...no side effects so far. What are your thoughts on this kind of supplement. Do they make a difference or is it in my head?

I work out but not heavily....situps, pushups, dumbbell curls, butterflies, etc. I don't do cardio.

My goal is to tone up and increase mass a little. Mostly want my chest and stomach to look better. I appreciate any tips that you or anyone else can provide.
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Almost certainly placebo.

Studies show essentially no difference in blind studies where an amino drink is used and a placebo malodextrin is used for placebo.

Food protein wins every single time. For example, just an ounce of grilled chicken provided you with 9 grams of protein including all amino acids. The difference in price ore gram greatly favors meat as well

Even with the essential amino acids you still need all amino acids to be present to build muscle, so it’s like sending the work order but no supplies given to do the job.

Hope that helps
 
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chavisut said:
Interesting.


I’ve read about Myo Reps recently. I might give them a try on a few accessory movements. I like the idea of shortening up the time.

Seems like there is a little fluidity in the activation and down set reps. Any numbers you stick with?
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Personally I like 15 for the activation set. I’ve done higher but it’s pretty miserable. If your weight is correct, you should get 3-5 reps on subsequent sets for 3-5 mini sets.

Definitely works best on machine lifts when you can just lock and go without concern on technique. I’ve done it with barbell bench and it’s ok, but I worry about form breaking down since I’ve hurt my AC joint on that lift in the past
 
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