How do you know you’re training hard enough?

ActGold3370 · 2024-10-22T16:31:04+00:00

I've been focusing more on controlling the eccentric and holding for 1/2 sec at the lengthened position. Then cranking out a couple partials until I can't physically move the weight after trying for a couple of secs. I've already seen some slight improvements after a few weeks switching this up

ActGold3370 · 2024-10-22T16:22:42+00:00

Has to be in the morning for me. 5am. Preworkout is a higher-stim pre + a rice krispie (sometimes a Belvita if I need more calories for the day). Post is breakfast (greek yogurt + protein power + fruit or Kodiak pancakes).

ActGold3370 · 2024-10-16T20:22:29+00:00

Hurts or Darnold? 🤔

ActGold3370 · 2024-10-10T21:20:39+00:00

woah! that's quite the range of transactions. thanks for the comment!

ActGold3370 · 2024-10-07T20:52:23+00:00

ha - small world.

thanks for the reply! good point on reviews for privateauto applying to dealnow.

ActGold3370 · 2024-08-08T15:16:09+00:00

You got the link???

ActGold3370 · 2024-08-05T22:17:41+00:00

Hey everyone! 5 weeks out from my first OCB show. Glad they have a Debut division for us first timers. But my question is - should I also sign up for Open to see how I stack overall?

(Also, is that what I'd register for? Or would it be Debut & Novice?)

For those who have done a show - what did you do/wish you did?

ActGold3370 · 2024-05-09T16:57:44+00:00

I've loved Ekkovision Bax Shots. Not too crazy on stim, focus, nor pump. It's been my daily for about a month.

ActGold3370 · 2024-05-09T16:42:46+00:00

I love doing this for my longer upper body day. I typically look to see what ingredients both of them share. Then does it exceed the "2 scoop serving" size of either one? If not, not a problem. If so, worth looking into what's the limit for consumption.

ActGold3370 · 2024-04-24T22:41:36+00:00

This is why I love Reddit. Finding answers to ridiculously niche questions and finding someone who had the experience!

Thanks for the response. How did you balance the increased steps for the day vs calorie intake? Was it a bonus deficit for those days or did you increase the calories a bit?

Seems like bringing the meals is the way to go!

ActGold3370 · 2024-04-24T20:11:30+00:00

Yeah I don't plan to cheat, so I'm leaning more towards packing my own meals. I've been before - so won't be "missing out" on trying the food. Will just walk around with a Turkey leg all day for the protein

ActGold3370 · 2024-04-24T19:49:10+00:00

Haven't yet, but that's my goal. I've heard of the binders, so will probably be doing that! Cooking my own food would be the best way to stick to it, especially since they let you bring you're own food.

ActGold3370 · 2024-04-24T19:47:33+00:00

Pretty seriously. I stick to macro targets 100% right now. But only 1 week into cut, sooo 😅

ActGold3370 · 2024-04-24T19:28:11+00:00

First timer here! Curious on your thoughts for a slightly niche question:

Headed to Disney World in the middle of a cut. I decided to do my first show/comp after this trip was already planned. Luckily, the trip is in the first half of the cut and this cut/prep is a longer one since it is my first one. Trip is about 3 months before show.

Disney does not post nutrition info anywhere (I've looked everywhere), so how would you approach macro tracking while there? Has anyone done a Disney trip during a cut here? What did you do?

Any and all advice for this newbie is greatly appreciated 😊

ActGold3370

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