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Originally Posted by MFS_is_me
Ok guys, I have a few more diet and training questions. I'll divide them.
Training:
1) About abdominal work, any good exercises to implement in the program? and when? Before my workout or after or in-between?
2) How can I incorporate conditioning work into my program while my main focus is strength and size?
3) I've got Rip's Practical Programming book but I don't have his Starting Strength book. And I can't afford his book. It's either his SS book or a gym membership. And I'm going with the latter. So, do I NEED his SS book or could I look up EFS's website for exercise form?
Diet:
1) What do you guys think about Rippetoe's idea of drinking a gallon of milk a day? And should it be whole fat, low fat or skimmed?
2) I know I should focus on getting a lot of carbs. But whole wheat grains fill me up QUICK. And that's not good. Are white grains a good plan to "up" my carb intake? Also, I may be reducing veggie intake a bit and increase my fruit intake, is that ok?
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Well, I've searched around and found answers to most of my questions
1) Since I'll be working 3 days a week, I'll perform 3 different types of abdominal movement on each workout. On day 1 I might perform decline sit-ups. On day 2 I'll do high-to-low woodchoppers. On day 3 I'll do hanging leg raises.
2) As for conditioning, Rip recommended metabolic conditioning by Crossfit. Any idea where I can find out what that is?
3) For exercise form, I used PN's exercise database. For the main core lifts I chose the powerlifting stance option.
4) About the milk issue. Some people advocate it. Some don't. I won't go for a gallon a day. I'll take it gradually. I don't think I can handle all the milk at once. I'll be using whole milk.
5) This is the only question that's got me scratching my head. Do I just suck it up or is there a better solution?
I start my gym on Tuesday (membership money won't come until then). So I hope I've got everything figured out by then.