Thread: Protein bar or shake?

Originally Posted by SneeBeezums

What's your opinion on my routine.
Monday - Start with bench press, then the rest is dedicated to arms
Tuesday - Abs, lower back
Wednesday - Start with bench press, then shoulders and upper back
Thursday - Legs
Friday - Chest

I try to do a little bit of cardio each day but recently I've just been going to the gym on Saturdays and running and biking and such. I'm looking to gain muscle more so than losing fat. I take a protein shake mixed with water after each work out.

I'd like to keep this routine going into school but I don't know if I'll have time between acedemics and rugby.

Should I be taking more protein with this routine? Should I change my routine cause it's absolute shit?

Yes, do take protein either prior to working out, or right afterward. And also, drinking some whey protein before bed will also help.

You should simplify your routine and not devote so much time to the gym.

Like this

Day one: Triceps/Shoulders/Chest
Day two: Legs/Abs
Day three: Biceps/Back

I would Just do 10 minutes on the treadmill each day you go to the gym. You already play rugby so you get a cardio workout right there.

Originally Posted by SneeBeezums

Well I go to the gym right after work every day cause I have nothing better to do this summer. I'll switch to that kind of routine you suggested when I go back to school.

As for the shake, I take mine usually around 6 or so when I get back and usually hit the hay around 10-11. Is it worth taking another one within a 5 hr span or so or should I just wait until I wake up?

Thanks.

Just wait until you wake up. What you are trying to do is to IMPROVE your body, not let it OBSESS you.

I'm sorry, I'd rather get fat before rolling out of bed at 5am for a protein shake.

I highly recommend a protein shake before bed, as during sleep, for a lot of reasons I do not want to research and explain, your body absorbs the protein better and thus increases your gains.