Damian Zhang
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Damian Zhang replied to the discussion From mental hospital to fighting fit in the forum Member Training Journals a day ago
Reply to From mental hospital to fighting fit
Yesterday was fine, work went well, my dog cuddled me whilst I worked all day, very blessed.
In terms of food, I kept up with high protein, moderate carbs and limited fats. It was back and bicep day after work and really enjoyed it, strength is there but again I am focusing on form and tension more than anything else, I am hoping this is going…
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Damian Zhang started the discussion Hypertrophy program & rest days & photos in the forum Training a day ago
Hypertrophy program & rest days & photos
Hi folks
My main job is finance but my passion is weightlifting. At present doing 6 days in the gym in the week, with 1 day off and on that day off I do walking outside generally, I recover really well even being unassisted.
Weights wise – compounds are 8 -9 reps, isolation is 8 – 12, if I am getting to 12, I am increasing the weight.
I have…
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Damian Zhang replied to the discussion GDA in the forum Diet 2 days ago
Thanks Claire, really helpful to know! @Clare
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Damian Zhang started the discussion GDA in the forum Diet 2 days ago
Hi all,
Could I ask what your thoughts on GDAs are? I am quite sceptical as the research I have done is very mixed.
My understanding is that you take it with carb heavy meals each day and this helps shuttle the carbs into the muscle? Good for bulking and pumps in the gym?
Apologies if a dumb question.
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Damian Zhang replied to the discussion From mental hospital to fighting fit in the forum Member Training Journals 2 days ago
Reply to From mental hospital to fighting fit
Been abit of a crazy day yesterday, last week of tax year end, so stress but trying to lower this.
Back to normal regarding gym, which is great, Chest & Tri’s last night.
Nutrition wasn’t terrible but cleaning this up today onwards.
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Damian Zhang replied to the discussion Rep Range in the forum Training 3 days ago
I did the 8 – 12 range for a year and put on a fair amount of muscle & strength.
I then seen huberman mention to get stronger do 5/5/5, the downside as I quickly learned was regardless of stretching, nutrition etc, I was getting aches and pains and mini injuries.
I have gone back to lower weight and going for c. 3 sets at 8 – 12 range,…
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Damian Zhang replied to the discussion From mental hospital to fighting fit in the forum Member Training Journals 3 days ago
Reply to From mental hospital to fighting fit
Been a really nice couple day, gym with my wife, neighbours celebrated Eid and made us homemade cookies, went to the cinema in the evening. This is the last week before end of tax year, so stress stress stress next week. In Manchester in the coming weekend, looking forward to it, will be searching for a gym!
Workout today was legs
Conv deadlifts…
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Damian Zhang replied to the discussion Few mini questions in the forum Training 3 days ago
Hey @MarcHector
The 1.8ltrs is pure water during the 1.5 hour lifting session. The decaff is pre and post workout throughout the day. I agree, will look at the TBJP EAA/Hydration feel this would indeed help! Already using TBJP performance fuel and feel it does help, I was looking at sustain but I am not sure my bank balance would be…
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Damian Zhang replied to the discussion Few mini questions in the forum Training 4 days ago
@Clare thank you!
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Damian Zhang started the discussion Few mini questions in the forum Training 4 days ago
Hi all,
Current pursuing a bodybuilding workout and enjoying it rather than focusing on pure strength.
I did have one or two quick queries
– Hydration, I generally drink decaff throughout the day, but during my 1.5 hour lifting session, I am drinking about 1.8 litres, it’s not planned I just naturally drink alot during this period, is this ok?…
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