Question for Jamo =)
Hey Jamo, hows things?
I've got 2 questions today..
1. What is the difference between training with the same weight for all sets (ex. 4 sets of 10, with 15 pound dumbells) compared to training while pyramiding down the weights and increasing the reps for each set (ex. set 1 - 15 pound, 8 reps, set 2 - 10 pounds, 10 reps etc)? And which of this following methods is better for gaining mass?
2. I'm gonna get my Whey protein soon. So my question is, should I take it as a pre-workout shake or post-workout? All the while, i've been thinking post-workout as that is when your muscles need to rebuild and recover, but my friend told me it would be better for pre-workout because its Whey protein.
Thanks Jamo!
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please dont listen to your
please dont listen to your friend because if he knows anything about working out then he would have recomnended you take it before AND after workouts , it is important that you fuel you muscles with protein before workouts and it is EXTREMELY vital to replenish and feed your muscles after , if you can afford it take one scoop 30-45minutes before workout - then workout - then IMMEDIATELY after your last rep , take 2 scoops ;) thats a very common approach , however if you cannot afford to take 3 scoops a day then i suggest you take it AFTER rather than before , take 2 scoops after or one if you are struggling that much for money ;)
as for pyramiding , i have one simple thing to tell you = arnold recomends doing this for gaining mass = SO DO IT lol
no in all seriousness , pyramiding has been around for decades and there is a reason it is so popular , BECAUSE IT WORKS !! i have pyramided my whole life ( weight lifting life ) if you use the same weight then your muscles arent being worked that extra little bit more by increaseing the weight just slightly if not by adding another plate (45lb) .
so to sum up = a) 1 scoop before - 2 scoops after
b) 2 scoops after
c) 1 scoop after
what ever one you can afford ^^^^^
pyramid your workouts ;)
take care bro ;)
to add on to this....if you
to add on to this....if you are tight for money you can fuel your body pre-workout maybe an hour before with some carbohydrates, which will put glycogen in your muscles so you have that energy....you can go without the protein before your workout if you are tight for cash, but DEFINITELY take 40 grams or so after you work out. Once you get some cashflow, there are some great pre workout supps, that will have carbs, creatine, proteins, etc...
If you want size
If you want size I think pyramiding the weights up and trying to post same reps, if possible, is a better method.
If in your last set you can do the same amount of reps for the same weight you did in your first set, I think you haven't pushed yourself hard enough at the first sets.
Take your whey protein pre and post workout. And if you're having trouble with snacks you can have a shake as a perfect snack as well.
This what Jamo had blogged he was taking pre and post workout
Preworkout : 30 minutes before
40 grams of pure whey
1 scoop of cytomax
1 teaspoon of BCAA Powder
1 teaspoon of Glutamine powder
1 teaspoon of creatine powder
Post workout : (as soon as a finish)
40 grams of pure whey
1 .1/2 scoop of cytomax
2 teaspoon of BCAA Powder
2 teaspoon of Glutamine powder
1 teaspoon of creatine powder
drink whey protein no more
drink whey protein no more than 30 min after your workout.