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The Butcher said:
1) Why did you "have" to miss the gym; 2) Why does your gym have such limited hours?
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I "missed" my afternoon workout window because I came home and took a nap; I'm about to head out in a minute.


But nah, not really. A "chest day" would probably have fewer reps overall but more chest isos, and more overall resistance which would pimp your CNS more. I don't feel like doing pushups does much if anything for my bench, but benching does help me do pushups.
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I don't think you got any weaker today but wouldn't bet that you got any stronger either.
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My car is in the shop and I had to wait for my boss to deliver the work van to my house so I could start work. I'm mad cause I've literally gone everyday since January 1st when me and my girl broke up. I rotate muscle groups so im never over doing it. Lost 14lbs since then so I hate missing lol
 
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@The Butcher This Lyle McDonald plan doesn’t have too many exercises. I’m in and out in about 45 mins give or take. I’m cutting so I’m not too worried about the number of exercises but it deff isn’t the plan I had before.

Baby steps. Goal is to cut so I can play more soccer anyways.

Also, how do I activate more of my left arm when I bench outside of doing DB press? FWIW, my right arm is my dominant arm.
 
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Smokin Rider said:
My car is in the shop and I had to wait for my boss to deliver the work van to my house so I could start work. I'm mad cause I've literally gone everyday since January 1st when me and my girl broke up. I rotate muscle groups so im never over doing it. Lost 14lbs since then so I hate missing lol
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Gotcha. Well good on you for making that change.
If it was me I woulda had to catch an Uber or bum a ride of someone. :lolbron:

Pro-tip: Rotating muscle groups has nothing to do with overdoing it though. :ufdup:


Edit: This nap and this #Powda got me all the way awake. I guess we're not going to sleep over here. :francis:
 
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phcitywarrior said:
@The Butcher This Lyle McDonald plan doesn’t have too many exercises. I’m in and out in about 45 mins give or take. I’m cutting so I’m not too worried about the number of exercises but it deff isn’t the plan I had before.

Baby steps. Goal is to cut so I can play more soccer anyways.

Also, how do I activate more of my left arm when I bench outside of doing DB press? FWIW, my right arm is my dominant arm.
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Each workout has 6 exercises, 15-21 working sets a pop. If you're flying through the workout in 45 minutes and you're that froggy after each session, the truth of the matter is that you probably didn't lift heavy enough. Post them numbers up.

Other than that, I don't know what to tell you. Exercise professionals will give folks a proven plan for success with detailed analyses and testimonials for free and folks will still wanna change it and fukk with it for some reason.
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U natty, right? :usure:


How doest this sound: a natty breh wants to bike back in forth to work, play full pitch soccer like he's in the MLS, lift weights 6 times a week for a couple hours a pop, preserve muscle, correct strength asymmetries, and increase his strength all on a 500+ calorie deficit, not including the calories lost from activity.
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A lot of the questions you're asking are addressed here:
https://jcdfitness.com/wp-content/download/Lyle_McDonald_Generic_Bulking_Routine_FAQ.pdf


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I have no idea what you mean my "activate more of" your left arm during bench press. Almost everyone has a natural strength asymmetry associated with doing tasks, whether that's gripping, squatting, standing, etc.

Unless your left arm is so weak it's hindering you from benching properly, I wouldn't worry about it (especially right now) but I know that's probably not what you want to hear. If you do try to address it now you can add that to the list of things you're asking your body to do concurrently.
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@Gully Bull You transferring your old I.R. spot to dude? :usure:
 
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Smokin Rider said:
My car is in the shop and I had to wait for my boss to deliver the work van to my house so I could start work. I'm mad cause I've literally gone everyday since January 1st when me and my girl broke up. I rotate muscle groups so im never over doing it. Lost 14lbs since then so I hate missing lol
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Everyday?

What’s a general outlay of your program
 
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The Butcher said:
Each workout has 6 exercises, 15-21 working sets a pop. If you're flying through the workout in 45 minutes and you're that froggy after each session, the truth of the matter is that you probably didn't lift heavy enough. Post them numbers up.

Other than that, I don't know what to tell you. Exercise professionals will give folks a proven plan for success with detailed analyses and testimonials for free and folks will still wanna change it and fukk with it for some reason.
:dwillhuh:
U natty, right? :usure:


How doest this sound: a natty breh wants to bike back in forth to work, play full pitch soccer like he's in the MLS, lift weights 6 times a week for a couple hours a pop, preserve muscle, correct strength asymmetries, and increase his strength all on a 500+ calorie deficit, not including the calories lost from activity.
:beli: :upsetfavre: :snoop: :deadmanny:


A lot of the questions you're asking are addressed here:
https://jcdfitness.com/wp-content/download/Lyle_McDonald_Generic_Bulking_Routine_FAQ.pdf


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I have no idea what you mean my "activate more of" your left arm during bench press. Almost everyone has a natural strength asymmetry associated with doing tasks, whether that's gripping, squatting, standing, etc.

Unless your left arm is so weak it's hindering you from benching properly, I wouldn't worry about it (especially right now) but I know that's probably not what you want to hear. If you do try to address it now you can add that to the list of things you're asking your body to do concurrently.
:martin:

@Gully Bull You transferring your old I.R. spot to dude? :usure:
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That’s the good thing about I.R, there’s always room for more friends :mjgrin:
 
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The Butcher said:
Each workout has 6 exercises, 15-21 working sets a pop. If you're flying through the workout in 45 minutes and you're that froggy after each session….
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TBF, the upper body day (yesterday) was the quicker day and since this is my first week running the program I’m establishing a baseline so I didn’t run some of my usual numbers e.g 235lbs on the flat bench press. I’m not gonna modify the plan, more so an observation. Like I said, I’m sticking with the plan for the next 8 weeks.

And yea man, 100% natty. I won’t even touch that Powda :lolbron:

Good looks on posting that FAQ, need something like that.

And on the left arm, yea, I just feel my right arm doing more work, but like you said, we all have some strength imbalances e.g. my left calf is a bit more developed than my right and it makes sense because when I sprint, I tend to take-off with my left foot. So over the years the left has been more developed.

No IR for me though :hubie: I’m going with pro’s advice and running this plan as is
 
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