> Some more tips if you don't already know them:
>
> Post-workout have the protein shake but make sure to match it up with some
> carbs. The powder you get now may already have sugar in it so that will
> suffice. I've read some articles that demonstrate that the carbs help draw
> protein into the muscles faster than the protein alone. Some people go protein
> crazy and neglect carbs altogether. Never deprive yourself of carbs and don't
> have any reservations about loading up on carbs after a workout. CARBS ARE
> GOOD.
>
> For protein powder I go for Isopure. There's no whey protein that is as easily
> digested. It's excellent post-workout using the carb tip I provided above.
>
> I'm not huge into creatine but I've found that muscle pump is excellent. If
> you've been burned in the past with creatine loading and feeling sick drinking
> merciless creatine shakes then you'll be happy to know you don't have to do any
> of that shit. Take some caplets pre and post workout and you're all set. Get a
> bottle and use it for a few weeks. The biggest benefit for me is that I'm
> energized for the entire workout. This way you don't burn out before you get to
> the later exercises.
>
> I provided links to the place I get my stuff and I can vouch for the
> bodybuilding outlet. Mega cheap and good service. I'll warn you to watch out
> for the "stacks" and other supplements they sell. Some of that shit is legal
> steroids that haven't been criminalized yet. Don't touch that shit unless you
> spend at least a month educating yourself on doing a cycle and even then make
> sure it's worth losing your hair and destroying your liver over.
>
> The BEST advice I can possibly give you is EXERCISE VARIETY!!!
>
> If you're doing the same exact exercises week after week then you are cheating
> yourself hard. My greatest gains came from when I changed up my whole routine.
> Your body is trying its hardest to predict and adapt to the environment you put
> it in. Don't ever let it get into a comfort zone where growth stagnates.
> Change comes in a number of ways...
>
> Workout 3 times a week but double up the muscle groups on each exercise (my
> current routine).
>
> If you benched last week then this week use dumbbells. The week after that
> start with inclines instead of flat bench. If you're having trouble figuring
> out new exercises then head to the bookstore and find a book for power lifting.
> A good book will show you multiple ways to hit the same muscle group.
>
> Shorten the time you wait between sets to a minute for a few weeks. After that
> lengthen it to three minutes but lift heavier.
>
> Reverse the order of your exercises. You'll work muscles that usually are
> neglected and put at the end of your normal routine.
>
> Do light intensity weights but double up on the reps.
>
> You get the idea.
>
> pixel-eight.com
>



ha, i use isopure's ion exchange as well.

yeh, i pretty much am aware of the tips you gave, i was just curious about supplements. it seems like everybody you talk to just does 'protein', lol.

the one thing i'm about to concentrate on are big compound lifts- deadlift, squat, etc.

i have no experience with deadlift, but i fucked around practicing with like 150lbs the other day and i just need to get the feel of the form.

thanks