Is it just me or does anyone else notice a drop in the amount of weight you can lift between the AM and PM work out? Example yesterday on shoulders I had to have help with my final 2 reps on Overhead BB press were as in the AM I was able to not need a spotter. What do ya think and any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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well its a known fact that test lvs i believe are higher in morning
afternoon is best i belive for something though.. thus why bodybuilders sometimes workout early am and then afternoon after the down time periord where the sun goes down and makes us sleepy
as you can see im really scientific and a great speller
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Obviously most people have higher levels of glucose in the muscles and they're more fully rested from a nights sleep. PM you've used the muscles more throughout the day and your levels will generally be lower. However, it's a matter of personal biology too. Some people have it more of a mindset that afternoon workouts are better for them. I think John Lee has afternoon workouts and look at him. Might be a time issue however. Personally for me, I feel better throughout the day if I hit the AM instead of PM.
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besides from Crew pratice and early swim pratices back in the day i dont think i ever lifted weights earlier then 9amish.. and thats after a crew pratice
i suppose i could hit the gym before work its on the way there sorta.. would be interesting i just cannot find it in me to get to bed at 10pm to wakeup at 6 and hit gym
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Originally posted by ddawg91Most studies point to PM workouts as your body temp is higher in the afternoon and strength peaks later in the day. However it is what works best for you adn when you will more likely make it to the gym consistantly.
I stand corrected.
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ok just to reask since i dont care about asking dump or several questoins since i wanna learn and im not a retard
working out really early = best for muscle building in reguard to body's ability to grow?
meanwhile afternoon = heat and strength = more weights moved = possible more muscle due to working out harder?
does that make sense.. should i really test a few early morning workouts if it truely helps me grow im all for it.. i have that option to workout before work or after.. thanks for any input
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Originally posted by nycsteok just to reask since i dont care about asking dump or several questoins since i wanna learn and im not a retard
working out really early = best for muscle building in reguard to body's ability to grow?
meanwhile afternoon = heat and strength = more weights moved = possible more muscle due to working out harder?
does that make sense.. should i really test a few early morning workouts if it truely helps me grow im all for it.. i have that option to workout before work or after.. thanks for any input
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Originally posted by SpartanAM I think is better from a weight loss perspective as the muscles won't have much in the way of glucose stored and will go to breaking down fat sooner. Key word, THINK. I could be wrong, have been before.
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I have a desk job. After coming home, shitting and dosing/prepping my supps I'm off to the gym.
When I lift on the weekends or call in sick, I work out in the morning and my strength really suffers. It's been said that you'll grow more from AM workouts with higher test levels, but temperature, glycogen stores and other factors make PM workouts a little easier strength wise.
I wish I had the opportunity to work out in the mornings though. I work too early.
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Originally posted by browndustinI have a desk job. After coming home, shitting and dosing/prepping my supps I'm off to the gym.
When I lift on the weekends or call in sick, I work out in the morning and my strength really suffers. It's been said that you'll grow more from AM workouts with higher test levels, but temperature, glycogen stores and other factors make PM workouts a little easier strength wise.
I wish I had the opportunity to work out in the mornings though. I work too early.
Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight. - Psalm 144:1
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another - Proverbs 27:17
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Originally posted by SpartanSo then PM seems better for strength, AM better for weight loss when referring to glyco stores....
think u missed a few points but yea
more test in morning means more growth too maybe. but if your lifting stronger in evening doesnt that = more growth HUMM.. anyways
i used to do 2-3hours cardio in college on crew team then eat huge ass breakfasts for 2.5 years.. never had any fat on me. but i also had on most days a second workout and i mean i ate everything on those 3 meals at college and took home tons of goodies for inbtw meals hehe
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Originally posted by nycstethink u missed a few points but yea
more test in morning means more growth too maybe. but if your lifting stronger in evening doesnt that = more growth HUMM.. anyways
i used to do 2-3hours cardio in college on crew team then eat huge ass breakfasts for 2.5 years.. never had any fat on me. but i also had on most days a second workout and i mean i ate everything on those 3 meals at college and took home tons of goodies for inbtw meals hehe
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White Flood
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I always feel weaker in the mornings, I need a few meals and a few hours to wake up, but unfortunately I can't always get to the gym smack bang in the middle of the day.My Progress Journal:
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