[zx10guy]

Originally Posted by ga9213

Well I'm glad you mentioned this as my Bilirubin was high before starting (2.1, ref range 0-1.2)...granted it's always been high for me but sounds like a risk I may not want to take without closer monitoring.

The two counts you want to focus on are AST and ALT.

[ga9213]

Originally Posted by zx10guy

The two counts you want to focus on are AST and ALT.

Roger that. 30 and 40 as of June, both in ref ranges. Will pay attention to next visit. Thanks again

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by JP10

Can't comment too much on the deadlifts for taller people as I'm only 5' 10". 1MOREMOD may be able to comment, I believe he is taller and deadlifts frequently.

Good that you're getting into the gym though, set yourself a goal and keep after it!

I do dead some and not sure I can comment much. Im 6 foot and had the feeling at times I'm trying to get knees out of the bar path which forces you to straighten legs early and be out of position. Focus on dragging up shins pretty much and watch some video of technique. Allan thrall comes to mind but others may chime in.

[lsturbointeg]

BACK DAY!!!

[JP10]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

BACK DAY!!!

Looking good man! Keep after it!

[jmack]

Originally Posted by yahh

Just getting into the gym for the first time in my life (for lifting) at age 28 . I've always had a slim build (grew up playing soccer) and maintained a pretty good weight 6'3" ~180. Since moving away from my apartment in the city near the river a few years ago, I've stopped running, but still drinking and eating carelessly. I hit 220 lbs during covid and I've decided to start going to the gym regularly. I'm about 5 weeks in and I got at least 4 days a week focusing pretty much solely on lifting vs cardio. Starting to see some real results has been motivating. However, I am having trouble with deadlifts, any of you taller guys out there have similar issues? I just can't get the motions down and I feel like my legs are always in the way.

If you're not training to be a competitive powerlifter, there's nothing wrong with starting out with sumo deadlifts. I'm 6'4 and found sumo was a good way to learn the lift. You will still learn proper back form and get the CNS adaptations. Once you have the upper form down it's not hard to transition back to traditional deadlifts.

[UncleWede]

Swam last night. Broke down and ordered a center-snorkel. Seemed like it could work, IF I get teh nose plugs now. I made it about 1.5 laps before I just couldn't stop snorting water. Old habits die hard. . . .

[ramman434]

I feel like sh!t. Haven't been in the gym all week, nor done any cardio (run 4mi after every workout but leg day), doing stuff on the new house every day after work, and doing more today. Ugh maybe I'll make it in tomorrow and just go full-body...

[JP10]

Originally Posted by ramman434

I feel like sh!t. Haven't been in the gym all week, nor done any cardio (run 4mi after every workout but leg day), doing stuff on the new house every day after work, and doing more today. Ugh maybe I'll make it in tomorrow and just go full-body...

Try to get a homeworkout in. Obviously doesn't beat the gym, but you can at least stretch out and do some HIIT training if you'd like. Prolly hot as hell there like it is here, so maybe catch a run later in the evening. Your body is probably enjoying the time off!

[ramman434]

Originally Posted by JP10

Try to get a homeworkout in. Obviously doesn't beat the gym, but you can at least stretch out and do some HIIT training if you'd like. Prolly hot as hell there like it is here, so maybe catch a run later in the evening. Your body is probably enjoying the time off!

Sadly haven't had time. Working till it's dark and then gotta get dinner made. Wife is studying for an exam certification she's taking next Tues (been studying last 2 months), so I'm trying to help her where I can.
I'm just using this as an excuse for a rest week, so I can hit super hard next week.

[JP10]

Originally Posted by ramman434

Sadly haven't had time. Working till it's dark and then gotta get dinner made. Wife is studying for an exam certification she's taking next Tues (been studying last 2 months), so I'm trying to help her where I can.
I'm just using this as an excuse for a rest week, so I can hit super hard next week.

I hear ya man, gotta take care of the important things first!

[ramman434]

Well she promised to do a run to the beach with me this afternoon once I finish up, so I've got that going for me. (we're about 1.2 mi away, tough life I know, but we've got a door route that's around 4.5 mi)

[lsturbointeg]

nice chest session this early morning. got back tomorrow. can't wait!!!

[JP10]

Getting off the creatine lol, only been a week, but I'm holding so much water it is ridiculous. Got about 3 weeks til vacation, might just start leaning out idk lol.

Hit shoulders saturday, chest sunday, and arms this morning. Each day with a solid bit of cardio. Future mother-in-law was in down the last few days, so diet was off, with that said I didn't drink a lot this weekend so that helped. We will see how this week goes!

[UncleWede]

Outdoor work all this past weekend. Cutting tree limbs off the cabin @ 7000' KILLS, especially shoulders when using the 20' extension with a saw while standing on 8' ladder, on a slope.

Then there is the walking up/down said slope, dragging the brush to a cutting spot. Drove 180 miles Saturday, got to the cabin about 5:45, and STILL got in over 14,000 steps.

For reference, I work at 11' . . .

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by JP10

Getting off the creatine lol, only been a week, but I'm holding so much water it is ridiculous. Got about 3 weeks til vacation, might just start leaning out idk lol.

Hit shoulders saturday, chest sunday, and arms this morning. Each day with a solid bit of cardio. Future mother-in-law was in down the last few days, so diet was off, with that said I didn't drink a lot this weekend so that helped. We will see how this week goes!

i'm wondering if i should start getting off my creatine as well?

[JP10]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

i'm wondering if i should start getting off my creatine as well?

That is a personal call. If I didn't have vacation coming up I would probably stay on, with that said I shot up like 8lbs in a week lmao. Arms were starting to puff up, and I'd rather them be tone. Was still vascular, but I could tell I was holding so much water. I stopped taking it Saturday, and I already feel better.

It is funny how your goals change, a few years ago I just wanted to be a massive freak. Now, and this partially has to do with work/business goals, I'd rather stay more lean. I still hold a solid bit of muscle, so I don't have the drive I use to in order to get massive lol

[ramman434]

Man it was nice to get back yesterday. Monday is International Chest Day afterall, but I made the most of it.

I take a small scoop of creatine with each protein shake, just to help enhance the little that the body creates. I don't take enough to really cause myself to retain water (and I avg. 2+ gallons water/day out of habit). I haven't loaded up on that since HS and even then, I don't think that it helped much then

[lsturbointeg]

Doing house projects today sooooo my body is gonna have to skip out today lol ��

[JP10]

I think no days off for the last 2 weeks is catching up to me. Felt sore and tired as hell this morning in the gym. Didn't get the best nights sleep though, so that may have been playing a factor. Don't plan on taking an off day until maybe the weekend so hoping my body can hang on just a little longer!

[UncleWede]

Moving office furniture ALL AFTERNOON, repeatedly (for wemenz) so I can hook up the computer systems counts as a workout, right? Then home and mow the front lawn AND the back 40.

[floridaorange]

With regard to supplements - everyone's body responds differently and you'll want to find the brand that works best for you.

I take 1 bcaa made by "Dymatized (Super Protein Amino 6000)"

And 1 scoop of "Genius Creatine Power Matrix" but instead of taking it post workout I take it before.

I do every other day gym & supplements / home without supplements.

This has worked great for me. I'm 6'2 195 40 yrs old.

I drink almost a gallon of water when I workout - but your muscles are mostly water - so properly hydrating them is critical.