I believe preacher curl uses to much of your forearms. Doing 7-8 sets of incline DB curl at 8-10 reps is my favorite! Focus on your form as you want your elbows to stay glued to your side while also focusing on not moving your arm upwards, just curl the weight.
During a bulking or mass/strength gaining diet I believe you actually need more carbs than protein. i.e. 1.5 grams of protein/lb bodyweight and roughly 2-3 grams of carbs/lb.
I have the same problem bro. Couple years back I went to the chiro and he took an xray of my hips. They both were way out of place. My left hip was lower than it should have been and pointed out, and my right hip was higher, and pointed in. After about six weeks of him working on me it was...
Re: Chipotle getting introuble highering illegal aliens
As easy as you make it sound. Its not that easy, especially for Mexicans. I work with a lot of different ethnicities, and Ive heard a lot of stories. Certain cultures have an easier way of getting to the US. Its hard to say I wouldnt do...
495 was more of a mindfuck for me than not being strong enough. Once I hit 5 plates the following week I nailed 515. Now the thought of six plates is brewing in my head, though thats a ways down the road.
Wouldnt be surprised if you add 10 lbs next week though I would get that form down first...
I agree. I feel like my core muscles benefit greatly from pulling without a belt. Of course when I start doing singles I will use a belt.
Also pulling with chalk is a big plus for grip strength.
The deadlift has to be the only exercise were you can take long periods of time off and still come back without a huge loss is strength.
This is my second week dlifting since Feb '09. My best lift in Feb. was 535. Today I pulled 405 for 3. Nothing crazy but for the amt. of time I took off I...
If 308 is bugging you that much then I would say just pull it and then get your form perfect. If there is an exercise you dont want to have bad form with I would say its the deadlift.