Which protein shake to buy

[AUTORACENBBOY]

So im starting back at the gym, technically start last night.
LA Fitness next to target on 611 and street road

Anyway, im trying to bulk up, The fact that i do 3 hours of cardio a day(breakdancing)
Its gonna be much harder for me to bulk up.
Besides the eating...
what is a good protein shake you can suggest.
Something that will help me heal quicker and build faster

[CHAOS]

i use the walmart brand... its not the best gram per scoop ratio but it tastes alright and its cheap.

[roccobladr]

ive tried a bunch and honestly i just use GNC chocolate caramel. it tastes good and its cheap and u get like 24grams of protein per scoop.

if you are trying to bulk up, look into muscle milk. its got some extra fat and calories in it, but its the "good fat" that you want. its a little on the expensive side though. if you can wait, you should defintly try to order online, its ALOT cheaper.

[Snowboy459]

I'll give you a protein shake.. :eek:

[mrchariybrown]

http://www.trueprotein.com/Product_Details.aspx?cid=44&pid=538

great post workout mix. fast absorbing whey proteins in conjunction with high glycemic carbs will help with recovery. drink this right after workouts.

[den9]

muscle milk, its the best tasting shake out there, tastes almost like a real milkshake.

[Mr Tomtastic]

muscle milk, its the best tasting shake out there, tastes almost like a real milkshake.

do a little research about muscle milk. that stuff is terrible for you.

heres a link i found : http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=1231523

i recommend just a pure whey protein, stay away from those chemical enhanced shakes. whey protein is cheap, safe, and tastes good with milk and strawberries/banannas.

i tried muscle milk though, and i gotta say, the cookies and cream is delicious.

[futuredsmowner]

muscle milk all the way. I put on 12 lbs of good weight from september to now using it. In the same time frame I went from 12% body fat to 10.8%.

I took whey protein after my workout and run and muscle milk at night. I mixed the muscle milk with 2 teaspoons of natural peanut butter and a banana.

[james_ls]

PM Me.

I've got nutritionist stuff coming out of my ears.

[den9]

if u live in NE why do u travel all the way up to warrington to go to the gym?

[The Captain]

PM Me.

I've got nutritionist stuff coming out of my ears.

post it here, i know i'd like to know too.

**Also, does anyone know about that N.O. xplode stuff? I know it's not a protein, but does anyone have any experience with it? Help their workout?

[james_ls]

post it here, i know i'd like to know too.

I don't know if I can because of the site-sponsor rules.

I'll ask Bryan later and post up the link.

Feel free to PM me though.

[Kevin]

I beat off in a cup. Best protein source out there. :wink:

[bjc26]

I usually order 10lbs of ON (Optimum Nutrition) 100% whey online as well as some Casein for before bed. With the cost of corn going up the protein prices have been driven up considerably. ON is a good bang for the buck protein and tastes pretty good.

Don't rely too much on shakes though, spend your money on good quality food. I personally avoid muscle milk. Without knowing the rest of your diet it is tough to recommend everything else. Maybe some glutamine for recovery and some BCAA's during the workout.

[CleanNeon98]

muscle milk

[mrchariybrown]

muscle milk = blah. tastes good, but there are better (and cheaper) alternatives out there. I know you're asking about protein powders. but what does your diet look like? like the macro breakdown and what sources of food the protein/carb/fat come from. because you can have the "best" protein supplement out there, but without a solid diet, you're screwed.

[ITSTOCK]

post it here, i know i'd like to know too.

**Also, does anyone know about that N.O. xplode stuff? I know it's not a protein, but does anyone have any experience with it? Help their workout?

I've tried NO Xplode. Actually, I have half a bottle left and it's probably time to toss it since it won't be getting used. The NO Xplode is just too sweet (I have lemon-lime), and I really didn't notice much of a boost in anything energy wise.


Anyway, I'm drinking my ON 100% whey right now. I'm pissed that i can't find Rocky Road anymore (discontinued i guess), now I just get the regular chocolate (bland). However, I never did notice a difference between drinking my protein shakes and not drinking them. I guess I get enough protein through my diet where I just **** out the extra anyway.

[CleanNeon98]

muscle milk = blah. tastes good, but there are better (and cheaper) alternatives out there. I know you're asking about protein powders. but what does your diet look like? like the macro breakdown and what sources of food the protein/carb/fat come from. because you can have the "best" protein supplement out there, but without a solid diet, you're screwed.



Mike you can just take steroids like Charly here^^

[mrchariybrown]

Mike you can just take steroids like Charly here^^

yeah, but don't take as much as alex or your penis might do like his and actually shrink enough to become inverted and create a vagina where his penis used to be.. I think it's called I-like-smirnoff-ice-but-I-think-Im-not-gay syndrome.

[xEJ20x]

Get a recipe for a homemade protein shake.

Men's Health magazine usually has one or two.
I'll look for one.....


edit: This is a post-work out shake

Chocolate Almond Recovery Shake

The carbs in this shake trigger a hormonal surge that drives
nutrients into your muscle cells speeding their growth.
They also replenish engery stores, ensuring you'll perform your
best at your next work out.


1/2 cup milk
1 Tbsp instant coffee
10 unsalted almonds
1 Tbsp lecithin granules
2 packets (2 g) stevia or other sugar alternative
1 cup crushed ice or 6-8 ice cubes
2 level scoops chocolate whey protein powder

How to make:

Pull all of the ingredients except the ice and the protein powder
into a blender. Blend on high until fully mixed. With the blender on
medium, add the ice and the protein powder.
Increase the speed to high and blend until smooth.
Makes 1 serving.

Per serving:
393 calories
47g protein
24g carbohydrates
10g fat (1.5g unsaturated)
2g fiber
55mg sodium

[foss]

yeah, but don't take as much as alex or your penis might do like his and actually shrink enough to become inverted and create a vagina where his penis used to be.. I think it's called I-like-smirnoff-ice-but-I-think-Im-not-gay syndrome.

HAHAHAH OMG.:rotfl:

[amp]

Get a recipe for a homemade protein shake....
plus one.. youll at least know what your puttin into your system..
if you must.. dont consume much more than you can burn.. been there

[ScoobyNubieToo!]

Try the Lance Bass Protein Shake. A couple "shakes" will give ya all of the protein you'll need.

[TROLL]

I got Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein after asking around a good bit and having it recommended for a no frills protein that just has what it needs to get the job done. I rolled the dice on Chocolate Mint and its not bad. It smells just like Andes mints, totally delicious. However it tastes like... whey protein.

[enigma]

Stay AWAY FROM MUSCLE MILK!!!!
Muscle Milk contains the potentially dangerous chemical glycocyamine, which can lead to cardiovascular diesease. Tastes good bud real bad for you, lotta calories, but prohormones are a heck of alot safer to take than this crap(not promoting them tho).
If you want to bulk up, do a bulking phase, and during this time cut back on the dancing a bit. Ideally you should have an 8 hour break between cardio and strength training, and really, no more than an hour at a time during strength training, because your body will not be able to recover quite as good, as if you were doing one or the other.
I highly reccomend looking at AST's MAXOT training program, its free, and no b/s. You strength goes up insane amounts if you follow this program to a "T"!
I've been lifting on and off for 4 years, and the gains you make are pretty sweet. Just quick personal note, i started with 55db's for my bench 6 months ago, and was hitting the 95's for 3 sets of 6 when i stopped lifting two months ago. I had previously only been hitting 70's as a max rep a few years ago.
For protein, i'd reccomend optimum nutritions 100% whey, chocolate mint is good, as is the double chocolate. whey protein is a "quick" protein, best taken within 45 minutes of a solid workout.
Casein protein is protein found in milk products and is a "long term" protein(distributed over a period of several hours). I'd reccomend cottage cheese, eaten with some fruit, the combo of natural fiber, non-processed protein, and natural sugars are ten times better than any powder you cna buy. And a heck of alot cheaper too. Stick with atural proteins when ever you can; eggs, chicken, pork, tuna fish, turkey. Stay away from processed meats, like ham, deli meats, and the like. Lotta fresh fruits and veggies as well.
I dunno if i can post the link to the maxot, just do a search for "MAXOT pdf" on google.
On the NOX, NOexplode products, not worth the hype. Good for someone who has never picked up a weight before, but they can have some funny side effects.

I got Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein after asking around a good bit and having it recommended for a no frills protein that just has what it needs to get the job done. I rolled the dice on Chocolate Mint and its not bad. It smells just like Andes mints, totally delicious. However it tastes like... whey protein.

I take 2 scoops with 2% milk in a shaker, and sometimes add some peanut butter.

[FlashFive]

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/whey.html

Optium 100% Whey ftmfw. There is nothing better, best one out there and can't beat it for the price. This site has anything you might want to know about supplements too. I have been using it for over a year in which time i have gone up about 7 pounds and no side effects or anything to work about. STAY AWAY FROM MUSCLE MILK!

[roccobladr]

Optimum Nutriont (ON) 100% was really good. i used to get extreme milk chocolate i think it was called. one of the best tasting ive ever had. its a little more epensive though and i switched to the GNC chocolate caramel when it was on sale.

[enigma]

People need to read up on a supplement before they try it, or promote it.
http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=1231523

[igo4bmx]

muscle milk cookies and cream with a scoop of ON WHEY cookies and cream all mixed with milk.

I would suggest like what charlie brown said and eat eat eat!
eat until you throw up when u burp- that's my motto.




also a cycle of tren would be cool :o

[CleanNeon98]

Ive been using designer whey for some time now and I like it..muscle milk sure tastes better, and a few of my friends live by it so thats why I threw it in there.

[xEJ20x]

Updated my previous post.....

[den9]

anyone ever take weight gainer? i bought it and it said 2200 calories per serving, sweet?

wrong, servings per container 5, total weight of container, 6 pounds! mixed almost a pound of powder into 16 ounces of milk, blended it for a good 10 minutes, it was like drinking wet sand and thats not even an exageration

[CleanNeon98]

anyone ever take weight gainer? i bought it and it said 2200 calories per serving, sweet?

wrong, servings per container 5, total weight of container, 6 pounds! mixed almost a pound of powder into 16 ounces of milk, blended it for a good 10 minutes, it was like drinking wet sand and thats not even an exageration
Why didnt you just use more milk...

[mrchariybrown]

Get a recipe for a homemade protein shake.

Men's Health magazine usually has one or two.
I'll look for one.....


edit: This is a post-work out shake

Chocolate Almond Recovery Shake

The carbs in this shake trigger a hormonal surge that drives
nutrients into your muscle cells speeding their growth.
They also replenish engery stores, ensuring you'll perform your
best at your next work out.


1/2 cup milk
1 Tbsp instant coffee
10 unsalted almonds
1 Tbsp lecithin granules
2 packets (2 g) stevia or other sugar alternative
1 cup crushed ice or 6-8 ice cubes
2 level scoops chocolate whey protein powder

How to make:

Pull all of the ingredients except the ice and the protein powder
into a blender. Blend on high until fully mixed. With the blender on
medium, add the ice and the protein powder.
Increase the speed to high and blend until smooth.
Makes 1 serving.

Per serving:
393 calories
47g protein
24g carbohydrates
10g fat (1.5g unsaturated)
2g fiber
55mg sodium

I'm going to have to vote against anyone taking this as a "post-work out" shake. I'd add more high glycemic carbs to help with protein absorption. and cut out the slow-digesting protein (ones found in milk). and cut out the fats (found in the almonds and milk, if it's anything beside nonfat) which will cause a slow down in digestion.


I would suggest like what charlie brown said and eat eat eat!
eat until you throw up when u burp- that's my motto.




also a cycle of tren would be cool :o

tren, deca, test, prop, the usual. haha it's hard being all natural :o

[mrchariybrown]

anyone ever take weight gainer? i bought it and it said 2200 calories per serving, sweet?

wrong, servings per container 5, total weight of container, 6 pounds! mixed almost a pound of powder into 16 ounces of milk, blended it for a good 10 minutes, it was like drinking wet sand and thats not even an exageration

most of those "weight gainers" are buckets of low quality protein and high glycemic carbs. while it's good for a post-work out shake, it's hardly a sound option to replace a meal with.

[ScoobyNubieToo!]

anyone ever take weight gainer? i bought it and it said 2200 calories per serving, sweet?

wrong, servings per container 5, total weight of container, 6 pounds! mixed almost a pound of powder into 16 ounces of milk, blended it for a good 10 minutes, it was like drinking wet sand and thats not even an exageration

I used to take that stuff when I was like 150lbs.
That crap gave me Hershey-squirt style sharts.......

[mrchariybrown]

I used to take that stuff when I was like 150lbs.
That crap gave me Hershey-squirt style sharts.......

exactly! haha

[den9]

Why didnt you just use more milk...

thats what they called for, if i actually had to liquidfy that **** id need a half gallon, and theres no way i could drink a half gallon a milk even without powder.

for 2200 calories it would be easier to each 4 big macs or something

[igo4bmx]

i just blend in dead baby fetuses and chill it in ice

[SovXietday]

I've tried NO Xplode. Actually, I have half a bottle left and it's probably time to toss it since it won't be getting used. The NO Xplode is just too sweet (I have lemon-lime), and I really didn't notice much of a boost in anything energy wise.


Anyway, I'm drinking my ON 100% whey right now. I'm pissed that i can't find Rocky Road anymore (discontinued i guess), now I just get the regular chocolate (bland). However, I never did notice a difference between drinking my protein shakes and not drinking them. I guess I get enough protein through my diet where I just **** out the extra anyway.

NO Xplode never helped me either, that and the stuff is like drinking acid straight up. ****'s 4x worse than your average energy drink, with no results. :(

I use mostly ON stuff. 1 1/2 cups of milk, 2 scoops whey, banana, peanut butter, some honey, good ****. It's also a good idea to eat a lot of glycose after a hard workout, you can do sucrose (table sugar) as well but you'll need considerably more for the body to get the same results out of it.

[SovXietday]

anyone ever take weight gainer? i bought it and it said 2200 calories per serving, sweet?

wrong, servings per container 5, total weight of container, 6 pounds! mixed almost a pound of powder into 16 ounces of milk, blended it for a good 10 minutes, it was like drinking wet sand and thats not even an exageration

Yeah, you need 64 ounces of fluid in order to make it a real shake. It's like drinking a 2L bottle of crap, **** sucks. I'll just stay with whey after doing that lol.

[mrchariybrown]

NO Xplode never helped me either, that and the stuff is like drinking acid straight up. ****'s 4x worse than your average energy drink, with no results. :(

I use mostly ON stuff. 1 1/2 cups of milk, 2 scoops whey, banana, peanut butter, some honey, good ****. It's also a good idea to eat a lot of glycose after a hard workout, you can do sucrose (table sugar) as well but you'll need considerably more for the body to get the same results out of it.

why do people insist on mixing high glycemic carbs with fats?

[SovXietday]

why do people insist on mixing high glycemic carbs with fats?

I'm not mixing my whey with water, sorry.

[ITSTOCK]

I'm not mixing my whey with water, sorry.

use less water and it tastes much better. It really is that simple. I can't drink it with milk, as it gives me the ****s.

[den9]

i use to eat clif bars, good protein and stuff. it just got annoying wiping gooey **** off your ass for 20 minutes after u take a dump

[GsrSiHatchie]

i use weight gainer from gnc in the huge black one with the gold lid... i saw great improvements with eating right until i had to stop because of surgery

[igo4bmx]

for a good post workout shake try any protein powder with a waxy maize starch. i reallly noticed a difference using it.

[igo4bmx]

I'm going to have to vote against anyone taking this as a "post-work out" shake. I'd add more high glycemic carbs to help with protein absorption. and cut out the slow-digesting protein (ones found in milk). and cut out the fats (found in the almonds and milk, if it's anything beside nonfat) which will cause a slow down in digestion.

having 10 freakin almonds is not gonna break a diet up and in fact is good for you.

i think that recipe sounds decent.

IMO the best protein shake for you is the one you can ENJOY. make some calls to manufacturers and buy individual packets or get samples from a local shop. ignoring all the fancy terms like "bioavailable, glycemic index blah blah blah" it only works if you will actually enjoy it so you keep it from collecting dust on the shelf.

[mrchariybrown]

having 10 freakin almonds is not gonna break a diet up and in fact is good for you.

i think that recipe sounds decent.

IMO the best protein shake for you is the one you can ENJOY. make some calls to manufacturers and buy individual packets or get samples from a local shop. ignoring all the fancy terms like "bioavailable, glycemic index blah blah blah" it only works if you will actually enjoy it so you keep it from collecting dust on the shelf.

well I guess I have to agree that for the average person, taste will help someone keep on track with drink protein shakes. but, imo, if someone is 100% dedicated to changing their body image for bodybuilding, powerlifting, or just for their own satisfaction, they eat what they eat because it puts them closer to their goal, not because it tastes good.

and you're right, 10 almonds is not that big a deal.

[xEJ20x]

well I guess I have to agree that for the average person, taste will help someone keep on track with drink protein shakes. but, imo, if someone is 100% dedicated to changing their body image for bodybuilding, powerlifting, or just for their own satisfaction, they eat what they eat because it puts them closer to their goal, not because it tastes good.

and you're right, 10 almonds is not that big a deal.

I should add in that this is coming from a diet made for the "average joe" who wants to get into or to help stay in better shape....not for someone who is goin for power lifting/body building physique.

[civicb18Tkid]

im taking muscle-tech nitro-tech hardcore for protien and muscle-tech cell-tech hardcore for creatine

[igo4bmx]

well I guess I have to agree that for the average person, taste will help someone keep on track with drink protein shakes. but, imo, if someone is 100% dedicated to changing their body image for bodybuilding, powerlifting, or just for their own satisfaction, they eat what they eat because it puts them closer to their goal, not because it tastes good.

and you're right, 10 almonds is not that big a deal.

yes if it was someone competing for bodybuilding, this would be true. This is a response to someone trying to be a little healthier.

and trust me- most if not all powerlifters eat like CRAP.

I am one of them :)

[Willdue]

Whey protien and penut butter and jelly sandwiches to bulk up, then work out, creatien and LOTS of water.

[foss]

I take NO xplode, creatine, and whey.

[SeMaxima99]

http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2190671&cp&sr=1&origkw=cytogainer&kw=cytogainer&parentPage=search

cytogainer. I like the taset alot. Mixes in fine. 4 small scoops in 16oz of milk. Ive gained about 15lbs since later september, but also lost some weight because of working out and some cardio.

post it here, i know i'd like to know too.

**Also, does anyone know about that N.O. xplode stuff? I know it's not a protein, but does anyone have any experience with it? Help their workout?

I go nuts on N.O. xplode. The one time I took two scoops just to see and i started going nuts. I was yelling and running around like a crazy person. Fliped out on my sister because she was sleeping and i wanted to play my music loud. She pulls out her phone to call moms and i was like "WHATS SHE GONA DO SHES NOT HERE AAAHHHHH!!!" haha it was halarious as we look back on it. I personally like the taste of the orange cream alot and that gave me the most energy and the fruit punch is good too but it just doesnt give me the pump like the orange cream somehow.


I also take sizeon now (since christmas) i think that works really good since its a tasty drink (mixed with similar flavor gaterade). It helps out alot and you can even size while you sleep if you take it before bed haha. Creatine Gluconate is in it.

[Kevin]

Taking too much protein in your diet isn't safe. Make sure you're not overdoing your workout expenses.

[SeMaxima99]

Taking too much protein in your diet isn't safe. Make sure you're not overdoing your workout expenses.

Is that directed to me? Yea im probally taking alittle too much but i only take that on workout days and only one serving. I also have a really fast metabolism. Like an average day without the shake is like 4500 calories at least. But not really bad calories i dont just sit there and eat junk food.

[Kevin]

Is that directed to me? Yea im probally taking alittle too much but i only take that on workout days and only one serving. I also have a really fast metabolism. Like an average day without the shake is like 4500 calories at least. But not really bad calories i dont just sit there and eat junk food.

No, I'm speaking as a Nutritional Sciences major. If your taking too much protein for your workout it can harm your body severely.

[SeMaxima99]

well what do they recommend as a daily intake of protein?

[igo4bmx]

No, I'm speaking as a Nutritional Sciences major. If your taking too much protein for your workout it can harm your body severely.


too much of anything is bad.

[mrchariybrown]

yes if it was someone competing for bodybuilding, this would be true. This is a response to someone trying to be a little healthier.

and trust me- most if not all powerlifters eat like CRAP.

I am one of them :)

true. but I'm one of those strange powerlifters that eats like a bodybuilder. I just have a phobia with me having anything above 11-12% bf; a mindset which is probably disadvantageous in powerlifting :(

[mrchariybrown]

well what do they recommend as a daily intake of protein?

I'm not too sure on what "they" say. but "I" say get at least 2 grams of protein per lb of bodyweight every day if you're trying to pack on mass. (fyi, I do about 2.5x)

[zerioustt]

too much of anything is bad.

i beg to differ...:cool:


if you want a good protein shake let me know...i can get some from three jerks.....

[igo4bmx]

true. but I'm one of those strange powerlifters that eats like a bodybuilder. I just have a phobia with me having anything above 11-12% bf; a mindset which is probably disadvantageous in powerlifting :(

you're a powerlifter? what are your stats?
I'm a fellow azn powerlifter with a max bench of 435

i beg to differ...:cool:


if you want a good protein shake let me know...i can get some from three jerks.....

i didn't realize you're a three pump chump...

[ITSTOCK]

you're a powerlifter? what are your stats?
I'm a fellow azn powerlifter with a max bench of 435



i didn't realize you're a three pump chump...


I'm curious here...what makes someone a "power lifter"? Do you do competitions of just the 3? Or is it a self-proclaimed thing? We had another thread where people were posting their max bench. At 5'9" 172 I can put up 315. If I gain another 30-50 pounds or more in a 1-2 year period, and I can bench the same as you, will that make me a power lifter? Or does it just make me someone that can bench 435 pounds?

Or do power lifters go for actual weight of lifts, while bodybuilders go for the "look"?

[igo4bmx]

I'm curious here...what makes someone a "power lifter"? Do you do competitions of just the 3? Or is it a self-proclaimed thing? We had another thread where people were posting their max bench. At 5'9" 172 I can put up 315. If I gain another 30-50 pounds or more in a 1-2 year period, and I can bench the same as you, will that make me a power lifter? Or does it just make me someone that can bench 435 pounds?

Or do power lifters go for actual weight of lifts, while bodybuilders go for the "look"?


your last statement is correct
powerlifters also follow different training regimens from bodybuilders.
if you're interested check out "westside barbell training" to get the scoop on max effort and dynamic effort training.

and thats a good bench- powerlifting also requires strict form to consider a valid lift (i.e. bench would be touch chest PAUSE, then back up)
like this :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJwPMI_RH0Q

[mrchariybrown]

you're a powerlifter? what are your stats?
I'm a fellow azn powerlifter with a max bench of 435



hah, I'm not that strong. 305 bench, 395 squat, 405 deadlift. :o

I'm curious here...what makes someone a "power lifter"? Do you do competitions of just the 3? Or is it a self-proclaimed thing? We had another thread where people were posting their max bench. At 5'9" 172 I can put up 315. If I gain another 30-50 pounds or more in a 1-2 year period, and I can bench the same as you, will that make me a power lifter? Or does it just make me someone that can bench 435 pounds?

Or do power lifters go for actual weight of lifts, while bodybuilders go for the "look"?

powerlifters.. people who compete or train to compete in powerlifting competitions.

bodybuilders.. people who compete or train to compete in bodybuilding competitions.

that's all I make of it.

[ITSTOCK]

your last statement is correct
powerlifters also follow different training regimens from bodybuilders.
if you're interested check out "westside barbell training" to get the scoop on max effort and dynamic effort training.

and thats a good bench- powerlifting also requires strict form to consider a valid lift (i.e. bench would be touch chest PAUSE, then back up)
like this :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJwPMI_RH0Q

That lift seemed like a normal lift, but the guy arched his back. Is that considered valid in powerlifting? I might have it backwards, but I thought that in weight lifting (olympic style) you can arch your back, while in power lifting you have to have your back flat????

[igo4bmx]

That lift seemed like a normal lift, but the guy arched his back. Is that considered valid in powerlifting? I might have it backwards, but I thought that in weight lifting (olympic style) you can arch your back, while in power lifting you have to have your back flat????


hhaahah that video is me btw
anyways my back is (relatively speaking) not arched, since powerlifters arch is completely.
the arching help lessen the distance from the top to the bottom of the lift
the only main rules are:
butt must stay on bench,
feet can't move
hands must be certain space apart
must lift the bar when they say "lift" or "press" (depends on federation)

[mrchariybrown]

your last statement is correct
powerlifters also follow different training regimens from bodybuilders.
if you're interested check out "westside barbell training" to get the scoop on max effort and dynamic effort training.

and thats a good bench- powerlifting also requires strict form to consider a valid lift (i.e. bench would be touch chest PAUSE, then back up)
like this :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJwPMI_RH0Q

westside barbell is the sh!t

anyways, that's an awesome lift man. how much do you weigh?

[igo4bmx]

westside barbell is the sh!t

anyways, that's an awesome lift man. how much do you weigh?

262lbs down from around 270 :o

[mrchariybrown]

262lbs down from around 270 :o

I guessed 260 in my head. I was close!

you're a beast! what's your squat and deadlift numbers?

[jennylee324]

:cool: yea, for workout music, you basically need hard-hitting euro-dance music.... nothing else does the job really. Search around on itunes for "euro club hits" or check this link::supz: http://electricfilebox.com/tracks :thumbup:

[BlkWhtTSI]

I Don't Know if its been mentioned but Muscle Milk is really good, and it doesn't taste like poopy.

[BlkWhtTSI]

I myself have been trying to bulk up for the past year and havent seen pretty much any results. i dont go to a gym and only have whey protien, and two 35lb dumbbells so i dont know what im expecting for just that.

What are the best foods/diet to eat when trying to body build? I'm 135 pounds.

[igo4bmx]

Proteins:
Tuna
Eggs
Chicken
Steak
Ground Turkey
Salmon

Carbohydrates (Fast and Slow):
Brown Rice
100% Whole grain Oats
Rice cake (never more than 1 and hardly even that)
Buckwheat
Apples
Bananas
Raspberries
Blueberries
Broccoli
Green Beans
Veggies

Fats:
Fish Oil
Flax Seed Oil
Almonds
100% Natural Peanut butter

[SStealth2k]

D-bol

[mrchariybrown]

I'd like to add to igo4bmx's post..

blkwhttsi, the food choices igo4bmx posted are great.. another key factor in wanting to lose or gain weight is how much you eat and how much of what you eat. and this is all dependent on your goals.. how heavy would you like to get? because my belief is, "if you want to be 200 pounds, you have to eat like you're 200 pounds"

and if you want to "body build", you'd better get rid of those two 35lb dumbbells and get yourself a gym membership. join a body building forum, and read up on proper weight lifting techniques and build yourself a routine

[arkadyzv]

Question: I'm 6"3 178ish , whats a respectable max bench for me?

[mrchariybrown]

Question: I'm 6"3 178ish , whats a respectable max bench for me?

to begin, how old are you and in what context? from a body building standpoint? from a power-lifting standpoint? or just against the average john doe?

[arkadyzv]

to begin, how old are you and in what context? from a body building standpoint? from a power-lifting standpoint? or just against the average john doe?

21, so I guess lets say average joe, main focus at the gym being looks and definition with strength and power being the latter.

[mrchariybrown]

21, so I guess lets say average joe, main focus at the gym being looks and definition with strength and power being the latter.

well against the average for a 5' 9.5" 175lb male from 20-29 years of age is 180lbs.. given you are quite a deal taller than 5' 9.5", that max on average may be lower (~165lb) because your longer limbs are a disadvantage to your max bench numbers

[rubbadubbing39]

eat big be big :) gnc whey cheap and gets the job done jsut eat best bulking advise and cassine protine before bed works real good

[mrchariybrown]

grammar please