FlawlessVictor
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I hurt my hand a few months ago, some nerve damage I think. Made it impossible for me to grip anything. It's finally starting to feel better since I can now do pullups again. But dumbells are still a no go and I can only bench with a monkey grip.
It's really going to suck making up for all this lost time. Thankfully I haven't lost all of my muscle.
Since I've last posted I got the dip station I was talking about. Doubles as a pull up bar, I'm in love with it. Also got a punching bag.
I hope you get back to where you need to be.
I wish there was a punching bag at my gym.... or any equipment geared towards martial arts for that matter. I have some exercise equipment at home, but the temptation to do other things combined with disturbances by my family makes it a less than desirable option.
Supplements do help. I supplement hard, not going to lie.
I take a pre workout boost 30 mins before a workout, BCAA's and Glutamine while I workout and depending if I'm cycling on or off, creatine post workout.
Protein is an absolute staple in my opinion. Unless you're willing to eat a crap load of meat/fish post workout, I absolutely suggest a protein powder. Unfortunately I'm allergic to Whey, so I take Vegan protein, but Whey Protein Isolate is the whey to go (see what I did there hehe). I suggest ISOFLEX by ALL MAX Nutrition. You can get it at your local GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, if you're based out of the States.
All of my buddies that are hardcore gym goers pretty much agree ISOFLEX is the best, especially if you're looking to gain some size. Whatever you do, do not get GOLD STANDARD by Optimum Nutrition, it's extremely overrated.
I'll need to look into BCAA Glutamine when I get chance.
Although I like eating meat, I don't know if I have the capacity to intake sufficient protein after a workout. Personally, I would prefer to go for a ready-to-drink shake over a powder. My gym is close to my workplace, but driving home would take at least 45 minutes assuming traffic isn't too bad...from my understanding there is a 30-45window for optimal use of post-workout supplements.
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