Recent content by amp909

Ok... my gym has these small barbells -- you know the ones with the weight labeled on the sides -- should I use those or should I just go with the 45lb olympic bar? Also, I've been doing these seated... which is better, seated or standing? AMP

I've been using dumbbell military for my 5x5 shoulder exercise. I am on 45's now (just started), but I'm thinking that I will definitely plateau in a few weeks since with dumbbells I have to go up by 10lbs each week. Is there anything I can do to keep progressing without having to do barbell...

Wow, seems pretty unanimous! I'll do free squats next week if I can stand up by then. Thanks for the advice. AMP

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I've been taking it with warm water and it hasn't bothered my stomach at all.

After reading what everyone has to say on this board the past few weeks, I decided to get serious and start the 5x5 routine -- which means I am now forcing myself to work hard on my legs, which I have been putting off for a long time. Yesterday I did my first leg day, and I did squats for my...

I just started lifting seriously about 2 months ago, and I was wondering if you guys think the 5x5 method would be good for me? I've been told that you want to take your last work set to complete failure, which is what I've been doing-- it seems like 5x5 doesn't accomplish this, right? An...

I've also been having diarrhea about 45 minutes to an hour after I take the creatine (with grape juice). It doesn't bother me that much, except that it's a little uncomfortable and inconvenient. Is this normal, or what? Thanks for your help.

I know this has been discussed before, but I can't seem to get a straight answer. I just started taking creatine last week, and I have been taking 5 grams about 2 hours before my workout, and 5 grams with my post-workout protein shake. First off, am I taking too much? Secondly, if I were to...

Ok, I just started lifting seriously about 2 months ago. I've put on about 10 - 12 pounds and I'm looking to put on a lot more muscle mass eventually. I've been taking about 30 grams a day of this EAS protein blend (it's a blend of whey concentrate and whey isolate) that some girl brought into...

Ok, I just started lifting seriously about 2 months ago. I've put on about 10 - 12 pounds and I'm looking to put on a lot more muscle mass eventually. I've been taking about 30 grams a day of this EAS protein blend (it's a blend of whey concentrate and whey isolate) that some girl brought into...

So would a couple cups of coffee in the morning be enough to totally offset creatine gains? I'm thinking of starting creatine again, but I am NOT willing to give up my morning coffee! :)