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Thrasher865 said:
Actually I'm drinking boost high protein shakes. My nutritionist had me on them while I was in the hospital several years back and they were just quick and easy so I used them when I started working out again, too.

My diet isn't very impressive. Usually oatmeal and/or protein bar for breakfast. Sandwich for lunch. Spaghetti, tuna helper or something off the grill, chicken or steak, for dinner. Usually mix in several fast food meals a week out of laziness.
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Your diet isn't terrible, esp if you're under 25. Limit alcohol, maybe a social drink on the weekend.

Less reps is sometimes due more to energy level, not muscle tolerance. Bad breakfast, not much sleep, etc. Try a pre-workout, they are good in intervals like just starting out, or if you feel a plateau. I wouldn't recommend constant use though.
 
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Thrasher865 said:
Trust me, I am pushing as hard as possible. I tried to add a bit of weight week 3 and my reps went down.

There was a drop-off from week 1 to week 2, because I don't think I recovered fully from week 1. I was still sore a week after my workout. Maybe I hit it too hard week 1.

Maybe I need to supplement my workouts. Right now, all I'm taking is protein.
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It's going to take time. But everyone is different. Some people have more difficulty adding strength and muscle than others.

I've even read that it can take up to 6 months for for real noticeable gains - appearance anyway. So just keep at it.
 
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bamacheats said:
Your diet isn't terrible, esp if you're under 25. Limit alcohol, maybe a social drink on the weekend.

Less reps is sometimes due more to energy level, not muscle tolerance. Bad breakfast, not much sleep, etc. Try a pre-workout, they are good in intervals like just starting out, or if you feel a plateau. I wouldn't recommend constant use though.
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I am 25. I was running on 6 hours of sleep for yesterday's chest workout. Not ideal... What is a pre-workout? I usually take a 5-hr energy shot most mornings.
 
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Thrasher865 said:
I am 25. I was running on 6 hours of sleep for yesterday's chest workout. Not ideal... What is a pre-workout? I usually take a 5-hr energy shot most mornings.
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Pre-workout is mostly caffeine, creatine, akg (or some form of NO booster), plus a bunch of other stuff. Unfortunately its really just trial and error for what works. Jack3d is most popular, bit there are other good ones. Primarily just an energy cocktail to push you through a workout.
 
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I don't use them. If I feel like I need a boost I like to drink TurboTea.

I know some guys who will just drink black coffee or a red bull or something.
 
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bamacheats said:
Pre-workout is mostly caffeine, creatine, akg (or some form of NO booster), plus a bunch of other stuff. Unfortunately its really just trial and error for what works. Jack3d is most popular, bit there are other good ones. Primarily just an energy cocktail to push you through a workout.
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Ah, ok. Like NOxplode or w/e?

I tried that back in the day and didn't notice significant effects.
 
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I tried NOxplode, nothing for me either. Jack3d gave me an awesome workout, but the 1,3 dimeth in it made me crash really hard.

They've got their benefits, but their is no substitute for sleep and nutrition.

One product that did wonders for me is Powerfull by USP Labs. Take it before bed and sleep soundly waking up refreshed and ready to go.
 
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bamacheats said:
I tried NOxplode, nothing for me either. Jack3d gave me an awesome workout, but the 1,3 dimeth in it made me crash really hard.

They've got their benefits, but their is no substitute for sleep and nutrition.

One product that did wonders for me is Powerfull by USP Labs. Take it before bed and sleep soundly waking up refreshed and ready to go.
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I agree that proper nutrition and sleep is the best way to go. I have tried multiple pre-workouts and most of them give me stomach problems. I have been taking Amino energy by ON. It has green tea extract, caffeine, and BCAA's. It is not powerful but it gives me a solid boost. Would not take it just as a BCAA product though.
 
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kwebbvols2344 said:
I agree that proper nutrition and sleep is the best way to go. I have tried multiple pre-workouts and most of them give me stomach problems. I have been taking Amino energy by ON. It has green tea extract, caffeine, and BCAA's. It is not powerful but it gives me a solid boost. Would not take it just as a BCAA product though.
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This looks pretty good. I'm going to give it a shot.
 
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Thrasher, I wouldn't sweat the supplements yet. If you were to take a look at what's important in body building in the shape of a pyramid, the base would be your diet. The next level, slightly less important but still critical is your lifestyle; sedentary or active? After that it's your workout routines, then on the very tippy top, bearing the least importance is supplements. It's really for only after you've got all the other pieces in place, and if you don't, then chances are you won't be getting everything out of pricey supplements.

Try cutting most of the fast food out of your diet, maybe limit it to twice a month or something for now. The great thing about that is, once you're without fast food long enough, you'll get sick next time you try to eat it and won't want to go back. Oatmeal is a great start to any day. Vary up what you have thereafter and mix in some fruits and veggies, and a multivitamin.

Make sure you're getting 8 hours of sleep a night, stay plenty hydrated, etc.

It's impossible to overstate the importance of good, basic health on a body building regimen. Making gains ultimately means getting the most out of what you eat and when you sleep. Once those are in a good place and if you're still not making gains, then we can talk your routine.
 
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milohimself said:
Thrasher, I wouldn't sweat the supplements yet. If you were to take a look at what's important in body building in the shape of a pyramid, the base would be your diet. The next level, slightly less important but still critical is your lifestyle; sedentary or active? After that it's your workout routines, then on the very tippy top, bearing the least importance is supplements. It's really for only after you've got all the other pieces in place, and if you don't, then chances are you won't be getting everything out of pricey supplements.

Try cutting most of the fast food out of your diet, maybe limit it to twice a month or something for now. The great thing about that is, once you're without fast food long enough, you'll get sick next time you try to eat it and won't want to go back. Oatmeal is a great start to any day. Vary up what you have thereafter and mix in some fruits and veggies, and a multivitamin.

Make sure you're getting 8 hours of sleep a night, stay plenty hydrated, etc.

It's impossible to overstate the importance of good, basic health on a body building regimen. Making gains ultimately means getting the most out of what you eat and when you sleep. Once those are in a good place and if you're still not making gains, then we can talk your routine.
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milohimself said:
Thrasher, I wouldn't sweat the supplements yet. If you were to take a look at what's important in body building in the shape of a pyramid, the base would be your diet. The next level, slightly less important but still critical is your lifestyle; sedentary or active? After that it's your workout routines, then on the very tippy top, bearing the least importance is supplements. It's really for only after you've got all the other pieces in place, and if you don't, then chances are you won't be getting everything out of pricey supplements.

Try cutting most of the fast food out of your diet, maybe limit it to twice a month or something for now. The great thing about that is, once you're without fast food long enough, you'll get sick next time you try to eat it and won't want to go back. Oatmeal is a great start to any day. Vary up what you have thereafter and mix in some fruits and veggies, and a multivitamin.

Make sure you're getting 8 hours of sleep a night, stay plenty hydrated, etc.

It's impossible to overstate the importance of good, basic health on a body building regimen. Making gains ultimately means getting the most out of what you eat and when you sleep. Once those are in a good place and if you're still not making gains, then we can talk your routine.
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Hurts so good
 
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If you're not getting stronger, you're probably not eating enough. Save your money from a pwo and buy more food.
 
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