should i alternate between a 20g and 42g depending on the type of work out I’m doing? Like you said any type of unused will turn into fat. So if i’m doing just like pushups as a maintenance workout, should i just drink the 20g one? I wanna pack on a few pounds also.
So if I want to look more buff after taking pills along with workouts and cardio, it’s all legit and not a waste of time?
I believe that’s a myth; protein can never become fat. Fat (obviously) and carbs can, especially if you’re inactive. If you eat too much protein, it usually just goes through you unused.
…this also might be the answer to Rhio’s problem.
SEbastard: Yeah, I’ll try a Gatorade on the way home (I bike home about 2 miles from my training place) next time. Thanks.
Rule of thumb is 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight. Just get the 42 grams immediately after your workout and spread the rest of your protein intake throughout the day - getting protein after a workout when your muscles are recovering is crucial for muscle growth.
Also try some weight gain products if you really have trouble gaining weight. I personally don’t have any experience with these, but I’ve had a few friends who needed to pack some pounds for lacrosse who had success with them.
VG Emblem: Excess amino acids in your blood stream goes through you unused? I’m pretty sure they get broken down and used for other things.
Things you should look into:
Multivitamin
Whey Protein
Fish Oil
BCAA’s
Creatine (Cycled)
If your trying to loose weight I would recommend a thermogenic/ECA stack.
For a back squat, you work your quads, hamstrings, glutes, and lower back. It’s a quad-dominant exercise. Doing squat varations, such as sissy squats or front squats, places less emphasis on the glutes and hams.
http://www.johnberardi.com/articles/nutrition/dear.htm
^Good response to any protein concerns.
Definition comes from low body fat. Good pec exercises are flies, Gironda dips, and dumbbell presses. Just add a slight incline on the bench to work the upper area more, but also remember you get more shoulder work as well.
Sounds bogus to me as well. The only reason I don’t buy from GNC anymore is because they’re on the pricey side. Most nutrition websites offer a wider selection of brands and cheap shipping on orders. 2 good websites I know of are:
http://www.dpsnutrition.net/
and
http://bodybuilding.com/store/
Of course there are others so see what you like the most.
Thank everyone for your input on the push-pull thing.
The “top-bottom” thing is interesting. What do you guys say to doing top-bottom back-to-back days? (I kind of already do: Lifting one day, and some leg/cardio the next. Not quite squats/lunges though.)
Alright. I’ve read up/heard about this. The answer is “NO,” it can’t happen. It doesn’t LITERALLY turn into fat.
However, on a I’m-an-average-guy-and-I-could-care-less-about-the-science kind of way, then yes, it does.
You work out a lot, then stop working out? You’ll look terrible.
That might be true, but he was specifically worried that if he got too much protein, it would go unused and convert into fat (like carbs do).
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Calories from protein aren’t used for energy. Whatevs. 
I’m not really looking to lose weight, because I’m only 20.9 BMI, but I’m lanky at 6’3"/167 lbs and need to bulk up a little…
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Starting a new regimen today. Will be doing Isolated muscle groups Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri morning (I go in at about 6am). And will be doing HIIT on Mon, Wed, Fri evening…I’m waiting an hour after I ate, which was about 40 mins ago, so I should be at the gym in 20 mins. I want to try this out, since I want to dedicate completely on weight training in the mornings, since my recent workouts have been really intense, and can’t really do cardio and weight training right after another.:-\ I’ll see how it turns out.
Sup yall, Any thoughts on how to get cut? I’m not trying to put on any more weight now…
Well, I didn’t say they were, I was just making the comparison to carbs because lots of people think that protein functions in the same way (it turns into fat if unused, for building/retaining mass or whatever in the case of protein).
You’re right, for back squats you do utilize your quads too, rereading my post I make it sound like you aren’t supposed to feel anything in your quads at all. What I meant was the majority of the work shouldn’t be entirely on your quads. I also noticed some people might perform alternate versions of back squats, I personally prefer low bar back squats, the way powerlifters perform it, which wouldn’t necessarily be quad dominant.
Very interesting. For trying to burn more BF, I would take it. Of course, that’s assuming there’s no ‘I Am Legend’ side effects.
Actually, you’re correct. I have to apologize for the misinformation.
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just dont do it. people. :shake:
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