Recent content by statey01

Thanks for the replies so far guys, karma to all.

I’m 30, 5’11”, 194 lbs, probably 15% BF. I’m doing needsize’s 5x5 program (M,T, Th, F) and no cardio. I've been reading these boards and searching for info to put together an eating program to bulk without gaining a bunch a ton of fat (though I know I’ll gain some). There are varying opinions...

I train for strength, appearance, and health. There's nothing more motivating than seeing all the fat-asses slouching around the office on a Monday morning, looking 10 years older than they are because they gave up and just don't care. I will NEVER give in like that!!

Hell yeah.

Also, American Athletics has 'em too. http://www.americanathletics.com/Search.bok?no.show.inprogress=1&sredir=1&category=Mens+/+Womens:Chuck+Taylor+All+Star:Core+Classics

If you can't find them at Champs or Foot Locker, Eastbay has everything. Here's their CT selection: http://www.eastbay.com/catalog/searchResults.cfm?TID=5555-38260412170138120113493-0&module=sideNav&action=keywordSearch&search=k&keyword=chuck+taylor

That sucks man, just try to stay positive and know you're doing more for yourself and your health than 99% of the rest of the wannabes. Maybe try to find a lifting partner too, if possible. Good luck.

Same here. And in almost two years at this gym I've only seen one other person besides me use the rack (and that was for BB rows). Did squats last night and people were watching me like I invented a new exercise.

So how would you incorporate this into the 5x5 routine? I assume you can hit abs more than once a week?

Excellent question. I've had similar problems, always running into injury once I start making progress. Most of the time for me it's been increasing the weight too quickly, but meanwhile I've racked up some bad tendon & joint problems, and I never even got strong enough to lift any real weight...