J-D No worries about the bench...Vince and a lot of other old school bodybuilders believe that it is the muscle and mind connection that wil give you the quality muscle that your after. And I strongly believe that. I will go heavy every 3rd week but I don't focus on the weights I focus on the how many reps I can do in QUALITY and controlled manner (6-8 reps is considered heavy for me while 10-12 is medium and above 12 is a lighter workout for me.
However even when I hitting 12-15 reps or more, I make the weight feel like it is Heavy by ensuring that the full length of the muscle is being worked.
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I also agree knowledge is the key....
As far as Hormone Replacement Therapy? Just get your T levels assessed by your doctor and he will tell you were your at on the range of low to normal. If you are on the low side ask him to prescribe you HRT. I know guys in their 60's at the gym who look very fit, have a sunny disposition on life and enjoying a regular active sex life because of HRT. Not everyone needs it but the ugly truth is a MEN we get older and with age our T levels decrease adding to all those nasty aging affects, like depression, male pattern baldness, gain of fat especially around the waist; lack of motivation and erectile dysfunction. And don't worry about getting huge and freaky if you ever do HRT, that boat has sailed for us 40 and overs.
Yes, I found that Superpump 250 has helped reduce my bodyfat. I hate CARDIO but do it regularly and SP250 seems to help my endurance. I take it in the morning before I train. I am on my second bottle now....been using since the beginning of DEC 09. I Other suppliments besides CREATINE that I can suggest is Vanadyle and DHEA. Both tried and tested true over time to be effective and not expensive at all. When I was competing in the 90's both suppliments were very popular and practical, especiallu for natural athletes.
Sounds like you love training, keep up the great work!!!
