2012-12-29, 01:17 AM
chrome Wrote:I lift Monday/Wednesday/Friday and do cardio Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday. I mainly lift for aesthetics but I focus on compound lifts (Squats, bench, deadlifts, OHP, etc.) with some accessory lifts thrown in, so technically I do powerlifting. I follow a routine called Greyskull LP and I've modified it a little. For cardio most of the time I do kettlebell swings for like 45 minutes; I'm not picky with cardio at all, and kettlebell swings help build core strength so why not?
The only supplements I take are creatine monohydrate and whey protein. Creatine isn't bad for you and it's not a steroid; it doesn't make your peepee smaller nor does it make you super strong. It just gives you an edge in the gym and there's nothing unsafe at all about taking it. Whey protein because protein.
Some advice to throw out there is to never neglect strength training unless you're a distance runner or in a position where a higher body weight is a hindrance to your performance. It takes a lot of effort to get buff, and simply picking up heavy things or doing push-up variations a few times a week won't automatically make you huge unless you're specifically trying. Even if your goal is to be skinny, at least strength train for endurance. The more muscle you have, the easier it is to burn fat, and the healthier you become.
I've read great things about exercises like squats and deadlifts, but I never really got started because the warnings about bad postures and messing up your back worry me a lot. I realize it's an excuse, but at the same time, I don't really get how I can tell if I have the right posture even after reading guides and watching instructional videos. Do you have any tips that may be a bit more personal than the guides?