workout schedule.

[orion82698]

Also, I have tired just about every protein shake out there, Whey IMO is the best, and the Double Chocolate is the best tasting. Tastes like hot chocolate, only at room temp

Good luck, and keep us up to date!

[Maddwraph]

and before i go to like jiu jistu, i should use milk?

[orion82698]

Well, you want to try and take in a good clean carb before a workout. Atleast 90 minutes prior. Other wise, you'll be upchucking it, burping it up, or it will not be in your system to give you the energy. I like to eat 1/2 cup to a cup of 100% oatmeal mixed with 1/2 cup of strawberries chopped. I add in a little bit of splenda. Fills you up, and gets ya ready for a beating. Post-workout, I add Whey with water to 1/2 cup of oatmeal. You need to replenish the carbs you just used up.

[elbows_and_knees]

when weight lifting, you're still going to need a rest day between lifting days, just to give your muscles a chance to heal back up. Any more, and you'll probably be pretty sore, and I'm not sure if it'd do you any more good.

Not necessarily. It depends on the type of lifting you are doing. When lifting for size, yes, you need the extra rest, as you are building up lactic acid in the mucles. With pure strength training - 2- 3 super heavy sets for 5 or less reps - you can train the same muscles every day and be fine.

[Maddwraph]

oh, should i just run and not lift weights, because drinking the protein shake after i workout, that wont hiner my abs to show? also, waht ab exercises do you do to make them bigger and show more? and how long does it take? ive been doing it for almost a week now. thanks

[orion82698]

It depends on your body, but most people need a day of rest after hitting targeted muscles. If you work them hard, and train with intensity, you will need a days rest (especially chest and legs)

I run and do bag work on my days off from lifting.

Drinking protein shakes is not going to stop your abs from coming out. Your abs are just like every other muscle group, they need protein to grow, plus rest. It's going to take longer than a week to see your abs. I have been working mine for 4 months religously, and I'm seeing mine now, but I still have bodyfat to burn off first. Remember, the average person will not see his/her abs unless they're under 13% bodyfat. Your abs will require a clean diet, and a 3 day workout plan. I work mine 4 days a week. Your abs are just like every other muscle group, so work them like every other muscle group. 3 different excercises, 3 sets, 10-12 reps. I do crunches, leg raises, and bent-leg hip raises. I take 45 seconds of rest in between each set. Make sure your body get rest as well. You should be trying to get 7+ hours of sleep at night. If you would like to know your bodyfat, click on the link below. You will need to purchase a fat caliper, but they're only $5.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drobson98.htm

Good luck, and keep us posted!

[elbows_and_knees]

Your abs are just like every other muscle group, so work them like every other muscle group. 3 different excercises, 3 sets, 10-12 reps. I do crunches, leg raises, and bent-leg hip raises. I take 45 seconds of rest in between each set.

kind of. The abs and calves are endurance muscles. They can be worked for higher reps with no problem.

[Maddwraph]

im staying commited, just jogged for like an hour. today though for lunch, i couldnt resist and eat these 2 cookies, they had the reices peices on them but ive had good tolerance so far, ill continue and keep you guys updated if you want to hear.

[orion82698]

Your abs are just like every other muscle group, so work them like every other muscle group. 3 different excercises, 3 sets, 10-12 reps. I do crunches, leg raises, and bent-leg hip raises. I take 45 seconds of rest in between each set.

kind of. The abs and calves are endurance muscles. They can be worked for higher reps with no problem.

I have heard that too, and you're right. I have tried both, and the higher reps work for me. However, most would agree that just going between 10-15 reps is all you need, before you overtrain. Personally, I go to 20. I know this sounds funny, but by the time I hit 20, I can feel all my abs being worked. When I'm at 10, it only feels like I have hit the middle section. Weird

[orion82698]

im staying commited, just jogged for like an hour. today though for lunch, i couldnt resist and eat these 2 cookies, they had the reices peices on them but ive had good tolerance so far, ill continue and keep you guys updated if you want to hear.

Well, everyones body is different. You might have the genetics to eat like crap once or twice a week, still get good workouts in, and have a great six pack.

Someone like myself on the other hand, if I have one cookie... I MEAN JUST ONE, my body goes "ep.... I don't think so. Back to the drawing board" It's been 9 days for me so far, and I swear I'm shrinking in bodyfat. Even people I work with say I'm getting small. I cannot wait to hit my goal, and start bulking. That's when I get to bring up my caloric intake per day up another 800.