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how long should one wait to eat a meal after having a protein shake? I like to eat dinner right after lifting, so i'm wondering if it would be okay to drink protein right before dinner. Would it be better to instead drink it before lifting? Thanks

thanx for all the help. Fatrat, wanted to ask, how is it doing bi/tri on the same day? isn't it tough b/c they are opposite motions?

I've been doing the 5X5 routine for the past few weeks and have progressed for my large muscle groups nicely. My current split is Chest/Tri, Back/Bi, Shoulder/Leg. The problem is that after doing intense chest workouts, I have little left to get a good tricep workout, hence there has been a lack...

After finding this board, I realized how important squats were. But when I try to do it, I find that my knees go too far out. When I try to keep them in, I find that I lose my balance. Anyone with any suggestions?

What is(are) the best workout(s) for increasing vertical leap? What kind of rep range would I do for that workout? I love playing basketball, so improvement in my vertical would really help. thanx

Hey I'm a newbie to this website and also new to weight-lifting in general. I started lifting b/c I'm naturally a skinny guy. I really want to have increases in my arm size/strength. Does anyone have any specific advice? any exercises I should do imparticular?Thank you very much for your time.