Well, I finished my first day of the 5x5 program. This is what I did:
5 x 5 Bench press @ 135 lbs
2 x 10 Incline dumbell press @ 30 lbs
2 x 10 Incline dumbell fly @ 20 lbs
5 x 15 Standing calf raise @ 135 lbs
80 situps in 2 minutes
How can I minimize the soreness tomorrow?
Thanks for all the info so far...
If I may ask: why are calories so important to my training? I've been raised with the impression that calories are BAD. Why?
I will get some protein powder this week. Is there anything else, supplements or otherwise, that I should buy? How much are belts...
I am new to these forums and to weightlifting. While I have lifted casually for the past year, I know nothing about making constructive progress toward getting stronger and bigger.
The basics: I'm 18, male, 5'8", 150 pounds. My diet consists of whatever the college cafeteria has--in other...
I don't drink alcohol, and I get from 5-10 hours of sleep per night (yes, even in college).
bmit, I don't know what kind of exercises constitute back exercises. Can you give me some examples?
By the way, I just posted this thread on the Training Board.
I am new to these forums and to weightlifting. While I have lifted casually for the past year, I know nothing about making constructive progress toward getting stronger and bigger.
The basics: I'm 18, male, 5'8", 150 pounds. My diet consists of whatever the college cafeteria has--in other...