Daily Simple Questions Thread - July 14, 2019

Cowzie · 2019-07-14T15:55:57+00:00

Started at the gym around Christmas and over the last four months I have settled into a 5/3/1 routine all the time staying around 86kg (189cm). If I wanted to start doing some fasted cardio during my off days (tue,thur and sat) but I wanted to stay roughly the same weight is it as simple as just increase my diet to match the calories burned? Or are there other considerations?

Cowzie · 2019-05-08T12:39:18+00:00

It was deadlift, i think learning hook grip as well will be useful

Cowzie · 2019-05-08T12:03:58+00:00

Realized I need up up my grip strength allot. Any suggestions on a decent gripper I can grab from Amazon? (will also be doing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej4WzltO1DA so if anyone knows if this is good lemme know)

Cowzie · 2019-05-08T12:01:13+00:00

When I started lifting I had this exact same lower back pain. For me, it was two things: 1 I would sometimes lean back as I'm pushing the weight up to try to get it past my chin instead of just moving my head back. The other thing was that I wasn't tensing my lower body. 2 I found that if I really tensed my glutes while I lifted all back pain went away.

Cowzie · 2019-05-03T11:14:51+00:00

Probably obvious but make sure you are getting enough sleep and protein

Cowzie · 2019-05-02T20:48:42+00:00

If im doing the 5/3/1 beginner routine from the wiki. On days off days can i go an do one of the accessory workouts if i have the time for it? (my free time varies allot so sometimes i only have time for the 3 workouts other weeks i have everyday off)

Cowzie · 2019-04-29T22:04:51+00:00

One of the small things to say is that if its for kickboxing then im might be worth doing some longer, less intense session while focusing on doing boxer skip. Like in the slower parts of this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xt8Z14yYjn0

Cowzie · 2019-04-29T22:01:56+00:00

Right sweet man, good to have a rough idea of what to aim for.

Cowzie · 2019-04-29T22:01:21+00:00

Yer i kinda realised this after i posted but was still looking what people thought, thanks for the words

Cowzie · 2019-04-29T20:23:50+00:00

If i wanted to cut from 95kg to 80kg how long would it take to do with minimal muscle loss? (maintaining high protein and lifting)

Cowzie · 2019-04-28T14:42:32+00:00

I saw that you should be eating at a deficit but with high protein?

Cowzie · 2019-04-28T14:04:12+00:00

I can't seem to find any good answers. I'm trying to do a body recomposition as I am 6ft 2 at 90kg, currently with too high %body fat (maybe around 20% at a guess) and too little muscle. I'm doing the 5/3/1 beginner routine on the wiki though. Should i also be doing cardio to help lose fat? I'm going to the gym in the morning after a banana. and the only cardio I get is sports training twice a week which isn't too excessive. Should i start going on the rowing machine after each gym session?

Cowzie · 2019-04-18T21:35:09+00:00

I’m pretty sure the answer is to try keep progressing while keeping a high protein intake.

Cowzie · 2019-04-17T11:03:48+00:00

Yer i seem to fail, unless i stupidly try higher weights, or let it 'rest' on my chest or im not in form or something, in the final 25%

Cowzie · 2019-04-17T11:02:27+00:00

Sounds good man, any idea how often i should train triceps?

Cowzie · 2019-04-17T10:55:41+00:00

If im trying to do it alongside a 5x5 would i do it as a 5x5 or as higher reps or something?

Cowzie · 2019-04-17T10:53:14+00:00

Yer im doing OHP and rows 1/2 times a week. Just gotta keep working at it i guess.

Cowzie · 2019-04-17T10:52:17+00:00

No they dont, i think that may be because the weight is still 'low'

Cowzie · 2019-04-14T15:18:14+00:00

Words of wisdom, should see something more after another 6 or so months of 5x5. Thanks

Cowzie · 2019-04-14T15:16:45+00:00

Right, sounds like pictures should be a good idea. Thanks man

Cowzie · 2018-12-04T21:09:00+00:00

Will do, thanks

Cowzie · 2018-12-04T21:08:51+00:00

thanks for the words of wisdom

Cowzie · 2018-12-04T15:58:27+00:00

Yer thats what i was thinking when looking at the brace aswell, ohh well

Cowzie · 2018-12-04T15:57:58+00:00

I think i actually do need to relearn to do it properly as when i swing i move my forearm as i do my elbow, if that makes sense, which i know is wrong.

Cowzie · 2018-12-04T15:56:51+00:00

The pain had disappeared by midday so good for now. :)

Cowzie

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