I always do controlled negatives, otherwise you're only getting half the benefit from the lifts. I'm getting stronger, I had to move up weight this last workout. :)

Good to hear. I was only doing them every blue moon. I do like to do drop sets. I'll start today on the negatives.

-Alex

How many seconds do you count while doing the negatives?

-Alex

I don't count. I concentrate on my breathing and form.

Gotcha. I heard 4 seconds was the norm so was just seeing if you did that.

-Alex

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The only time I count during negatives is legs, myself.

Do you guys have to use less weight to get the same amount of reps? I remember when I tried them awhile back I had to go down in weight do get a good 8 reps. I remember this being significantly more difficult than regular exercises.

-Alex

Been working out quite a bit here as well, haven't done too much research in it but usually do cardio M,W,F and strength training everyday at the gym for lunch. Schedule looks like this

Mon-
Morning=Insanity(this shit is HARD)
Lunch= Chest/Tri with dumbells

Tue-
Back/Bi/Shoulders with dumbells

Wed-
Morning=1.5-2.5 Mile run
Lunch= Chest/Tri with barbell

Thurs-
Back/Bi/Shoulders with Barbell

Fri-
Morning- Group 3 mile run or Ultimate Football
Legs

Thinking about starting up crossfit in the afternoons, do you guys think this will be too much? Also, I've been consistently sore and dealing with low energy for the past 2 weeks since I changed my diet. Diet is
Morning- 2 scrambled eggs with ketchup
small serving of fruit
Lunch/ Dinner- 1 grilled chicken sandwich with single slice american cheese
small servings of fruit (usually grapes and pineapple)

I'm also taking a multivitamin and usually 2 servings protein per day. Anyone see any issues with my diet or training schedule? Really trying to tone up and lose fat, jumped in the bod pod that measured fat percentage a couple of weeks ago and somehow I'm almost 24% body fat :( Btw 6'1" 185lbs

What was your diet previously?

-Alex

No creatine here. Just get foods with a lot of protein in them. Instead of snacking on chips and cookies, snack on yogurt, cottage cheese and peanuts. Usually drink protein shakes after every workout. Snack on protein bars occasionally. Try to opt for cleaner food when I can, like getting subway or jimmy johns instead of mcdonalds or burger king. I never buy soda/pop at the grocery store, only stuff in my fridge is water and Gatorade.

I am always on the same rotation. I work one muscle group at a time. Always run at least a mile pre-workout to warm up. Each day i'll concentrate on just chest, just back, or just arms (including shoulders), and I usually do legs and core in the same day unless I know I have enough available days in the week to split it up. Always consistently at the gym for around an hour at a time. Its a lot of fun, good healthy hobby to have. Definitely a lifestyle choice though if you incorporate a healthy diet.

I started taking BCAAs during the workout and immediately afterwards. I was never informed of them but, all the "professionals" I have spoken with agree to take these especially during the workout.

-Alex

I workout about 5 x a week. Love staying in shape, if anybody lives near the carrollton lewisville area I usually go to 24 hr by castle hills. To those trying to drink less, I've made my routine to where I workout Fri - Sun and Tuesday- Wed. Working out everyday of the weekend makes you less inclined to go out and saves some serious cash over time.

That's good that you are young and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Keep at it. I noticed a huge savings in cash just by cooking instead of eating out as often as I was.

-Alex

Thanks man. Luckily for me, my parents raised me with a pretty active lifestyle and with a healthy diet. I take my lunch to work too except on Fridays lol. That's my cheat day

I'm on the same schedule as far as cheat days lol. But yeah pack my lunch, and try to stay active outside of working out of course. Do you have a specific goal that you are working towards?

-Alex