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training progress with Creatine - week 5

rickgarvia Posts: 60 Joined: 2001/11/22	2002/02/23, 03:35 PM Mass workout with creatine -- Week 5 I’m plugging along with only subtle, but worthwhile changes. Someone who hasn’t seen me since December saw me and said, “Dude, you been working out?” I had to laugh, since I’ve been working out for quite some time. Guess it just wasn’t noticeable before. I just finished Week 7 of the Special 12 Week Mass Program (which for some reason goes for 14 weeks), and I like the variety the program offers. I also like the way body parts are done in a non-traditional way. For example, I always worked the push and pull muscles (back/biceps, chest, /triceps) separately, but on this program, I’m doing chest and biceps together, and shoulders with triceps. It’s interesting. I love doing back separate, because I can really devote all of my efforts to what has always been my weakest body part. I can’t believe that I’m actually starting to get truly visible lat “fans.” I’ve really been pushing myself too. Maybe a little too much so, since I can finally see results from my efforts. Soreness has been an issue, although it hasn’t been unbearable. Maybe that’s a side benefit of the Creatine. My work schedule will increase dramatically for the next few months, which might mean a switch from early morning workouts to evening workouts. That shouldn’t be a problem, but I have enjoyed lifting in the AM while I was fresh. Once again, thanks to the experienced lifers for the encouragement. And for the beginners, let me just reiterate that I’m 47, 6' 1" tall, and a text book ectomorph, but with the guidance of Freetrainers, and a little help from 5 weeks on CellTech Creatine, I’ve made tremendous gains. I started with the FT intermediate program for 10 weeks or so, then started taking CellTech when I moved up to the mass program. In approximately 17 weeks (total), I’ve gone from 165 pounds to 182 pounds. My clothes fit better (the new ones, anyway) and I feel stronger. Stick with the program, and be patient. The gains will come.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/02/23, 07:47 PM Well done, Rick...keep up the good work! Sounds like the hard work (and creatine) are really paying off! -------------- **_Robert_**
rickgarvia Posts: 60 Joined: 2001/11/22	2002/02/24, 01:34 PM Thanks, Robert -- The only snag in the works is after shoulder exercises. This has been an ongoing problem for me, but the day after "shoulder day," my traps are so sore, I can barely turn my head. It goes away in a few days, but I wish it didn't happen at all.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/02/24, 09:34 PM Rick, try heating it after your workout. I use a combination of a little Ben-Gay (unscented) and a heated gel pack. Heat helps to relax the muscle. -------------- **_Robert_**
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2002/02/25, 07:41 AM rick - this might not be your problem but.... I had sporadic problems with my spinal area on my traps after doing heavy shrugs and I've been working out for years. A friend of mine was watching me one day and noticed I kept pointing my head down toward the end of a set as I was getting fatigued. Seems like a small matter but you can put on more stress than you'd think. Mike
nbh101 Posts: 39 Joined: 2002/01/27	2002/02/25, 08:01 AM Whoa, I think I do that too. I'll be sure to watch it. I already have a bad back anyways. Thanks. Nate
rickgarvia Posts: 60 Joined: 2001/11/22	2002/02/25, 07:51 PM That's a good point. I'll try to watch for that. Thanks!