Hi, just bought book Excited to start! Have a few questions , want to do it righ

[Blest]

Hey every one.  A little info and background… I'm Scott, 35 years old.  I have been working out for about 4 years now with minimal gains.  I recently followed an abs diet and work out plan I found in a magazine with some good results.  Six pack is starting to show went from about 172 to 152.  Not sure about body fat but assume I'm close to 10% .  I was doing 30 mins steady cardio at 4 a.m. Before work ( which starts at 6) then lifting 4 days a week after work at 230.  So.... I guess I'm just looking for advice as to how to approach starting this.... Should I do the prep phase, should I just work out at 230 after work and do some HIITs a few days a week after lifting or still do that in the mornin?  Any thoughts would help. Thanks in advance Scott

[Fairy]

Yes, start with the prep phaseMagazine 'abs' workouts are notoriously terrible. You might want to look at Starting Strength.

[Blest]

Thanks I will take your advice .  Do u have any favorite proteins mixes u use?  I was going to try something called nitrean.  I have two 5lbs of this http://www.vitacost.com/vitacost-whey-protein-complex-powder-with-bcaas but I notice it has no casein so I assume it's a no no?

[Richard Schmitt]

Hey every one.  A little info and background... I'm Scott, 35 years old.  I have been working out for about 4 years now with minimal gains.  I recently followed an abs diet and work out plan I found in a magazine with some good results.  Six pack is starting to show went from about 172 to 152.  Not sure about body fat but assume I'm close to 10% .  I was doing 30 mins steady cardio at 4 a.m. Before work ( which starts at 6) then lifting 4 days a week after work at 230.  So.... I guess I'm just looking for advice as to how to approach starting this.... Should I do the prep phase, should I just work out at 230 after work and do some HIITs a few days a week after lifting or still do that in the mornin?  Any thoughts would help. Thanks in advance Scott

Do the prep. Full ten days. Find a good program like SL or 5/3/1 or SS

[Blest]

Thanks tex… Sorry to sound stupid but what are those programs?

[Richard Schmitt]

You don't sound stupid at all. It's a good question. These programs are lifting routines that are really good at someone who is new around weights or lifting. Great way to build up strength and learn form.

[Blest]

Thanks tex I'll try and google them and see what's good!!

[Tomahawk]

Thanks tex I'll try and google them and see what's good!!

By the way those are Strong Lifts, Jim Wendlers 531, and Starting Strength.

[Blest]

Thanks I will check it out… Plan on starting prep phase Monday

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