Recent content by Empyrealsun

Needsize do you use a longer rest interval for the 5x5 sets than the 2x8 sets, what are your rest times like? I am definately going to start this program Monday following the exercises you gave. Currently I am 160 at 5'11 (nearing 6") so I am in need of some serious gains. I only started lifting...

For Back days are deadlifts the only option or would Upright or Seated Rows work for the 5x5 (although niether targets the lower back :-/)?

I know theres some obvious advantages to keeping the carbs and fats separate (i.e. Not having to eat carbs at night) but I am talking more about mid-day. I have a pretty high metabolism so just wonderin if its a big deal mixin fats and carbs in my 11am, 1pm, and 4pm meals. As of now first three...

I know many of you aren't big fans of T-mag but I read in one of their articles that 3 meals a day should be Protein and Carbs only and the last 3 should be Protein and Fats. Does this actually help or is it just a T-mag fallicy? In Mr. X's Bulking Up Basics #2 it just incorporates the 40/30/30...

I eat grapenuts, wheat bread, etc. prior to workout as well...i just use the Dextrose to spike my insulin for creatine absorbtion.

Just wanted to get this straight...are these good amounts? Pre-workout: 35g Dextrose and 5g Creatine Post: 75g Dextrose and 7g Creatine What about non-training days, should it just be 35g Dex and 5g Creatine twice a day?