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In reply to Lt. Joe Bookman • 1:22p, 8/27/26
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10:48a, 9/9/26
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I have somewhat surprisingly gained about 10 lbs since May. Mostly muscle, thankfully.

I've been more disciplined about work outs (3-4x per week) and then consuming protein and creatine post workout. I have no idea what kind of impact this might have (if any) but we also moved from sea level to 7,200 ft in May.

My gear is simple because I don't do a lot of actual weight lifting anymore:

- Bowflex bench
- Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells
- Bosu ball
- Foam roller

That's all I have. I do mostly bodyweight exercises. Dumbells are used primarily for biceps, triceps, shoulders, and back work with bench assist. My workouts are Push, Pull, Legs and then a Full Body workout every week. I do Planks with every workout no matter what for core. The main piece of equipment I'm missing that I would like to have is a stand alone pull-up bar which I've researched but hesitant to pull the trigger. I do not want one that leverages the door frame because it will scratch up the wall and doors and wife will lose it. And it needs to be a small footprint and/or collapsible.

My "gym" is a converted bedroom with Berber carpet and then a 8x10 mat over that which allows me to work out barefoot which I've discovered I enjoy as well. Feels like I've improved my balance and lower body strength by working out barefoot.
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7:50a, 9/15/26
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What do y'all mainly do for post workout recovery?

I strength train 1-2 a week and cycle twice a week. I aim to drink a protein shake after strength training, but most of the protein shakes seems to have a lot of sugar. What do y'all typically do post workout and what products do you use?
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In reply to aggiesherpa • 8:57a, 9/15/26
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proper hydrate with water
get good sleep over 7 hours
eat my portion of protein and carbs thru whole real foods

basically rinse and repeat
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In reply to aggiesherpa • 9:38a, 9/15/26
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aggiesherpa said:
What do y'all mainly do for post workout recovery?

I strength train 1-2 a week and cycle twice a week. I aim to drink a protein shake after strength training, but most of the protein shakes seems to have a lot of sugar. What do y'all typically do post workout and what products do you use?


If you are going to do protein powder, just buy one with little to no sugar and mix with water, milk, or almond milk. There are tons of options here.

I do above plus 5g of Creatine Monohydrate after my workouts, currently.
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In reply to aggiesherpa • 10:53a, 9/15/26
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Something like OnNutrition Whey protein does not have much sugar. Processed, sure. But, if you are struggling to meat protein goals, its better to get it in than not.
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10:31p, 9/15/26
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I think the Quest ones may be sugar free too?

But yeah I just do the ON Gold Standard… the sugar in it is pretty minimal.

I try to get my protein from "real" foods when I can, but I do mix protein powder with Greek yogurt occasionally.
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In reply to YouBet • 5:34a, 9/16/26
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Immediate post workout I've got mini chocolate milks in my garage fridge waiting for me, so usually have one of those and a meat stick to hold me over as I get ready for work and when I eat a proper breakfast. I'll also drink a serving of creatine/taurine/electrolytes.
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12:07p, 9/16/26
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I need to actually find a protein powder alternative for myself. What I've been using has become got dang expensive.
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In reply to 10andBOUNCE • 8:29a, 9/17/26
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Yes, chocolate milk here as well. You need quick, digestible carbs (i.e. sugar), after weight training at least. Then that's followed up by whatever I am eating for dinner / lunch post-workout.
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In reply to YouBet • 9:58p, 9/18/26
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YouBet said:
aggiesherpa said:
What do y'all mainly do for post workout recovery?

I strength train 1-2 a week and cycle twice a week. I aim to drink a protein shake after strength training, but most of the protein shakes seems to have a lot of sugar. What do y'all typically do post workout and what products do you use?


If you are going to do protein powder, just buy one with little to no sugar and mix with water, milk, or almond milk. There are tons of options here.

I do above plus 5g of Creatine Monohydrate after my workouts, currently.

Serious question- why are we worried about sugar in a post-workout recovery drink?

If there is EVER a time to not worry at all about a few grams of sugar, it's after a lifting session
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In reply to True Anomaly • 12:24a, 9/19/26
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True Anomaly said:
YouBet said:
aggiesherpa said:
What do y'all mainly do for post workout recovery?

I strength train 1-2 a week and cycle twice a week. I aim to drink a protein shake after strength training, but most of the protein shakes seems to have a lot of sugar. What do y'all typically do post workout and what products do you use?


If you are going to do protein powder, just buy one with little to no sugar and mix with water, milk, or almond milk. There are tons of options here.

I do above plus 5g of Creatine Monohydrate after my workouts, currently.

Serious question- why are we worried about sugar in a post-workout recovery drink?

If there is EVER a time to not worry at all about a few grams of sugar, it's after a lifting session

Good point. I'm not all that worried about it myself. Mine has 2g of sugar in it, but no added sugar. Don't even think about it. I'm assuming the poster who asked may be looking at pre-made protein products that have a lot of added sugar and other crap in it?

I'm using Naked Whey which is essentially just 100% whey protein. I mix it with milk or almond milk and that's it.
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In reply to Lt. Joe Bookman • 8:06a, 9/20/26
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Lt. Joe Bookman said:
I think the Quest ones may be sugar free too?

But yeah I just do the ON Gold Standard… the sugar in it is pretty minimal.

I try to get my protein from "real" foods when I can, but I do mix protein powder with Greek yogurt occasionally.


Hey Lt. Joe long time no see. I tried to PM you but looks like you don't have stars right now, you used to, right?
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In reply to Chipotlemonger • 2:06p, 9/21/26
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Yo!
Yeah, no more stars. Haven't had them in several years. Just don't post as much as I used to.

Email might be better to reach me:

Mbole1111 at gmail dot com

Hope you're doing well! Still in Sonoma?
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In reply to Lt. Joe Bookman • 3:49p, 9/21/26
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Cool, I will send you an email. Yes I still am.
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10:34a, 11/1/26
Any of y'all do seated good mornings? Recently started them with holding a dumbbell against my chest, almost cradling it against my shoulders. And I also try to extend my upper back at the top. I really like it. Definitely feel it working some muscles that I don't think I hit much in my paraspinals when I do deadlifts. And for whatever reason, normal good mornings just don't feel right when I do them.

Also, do y'all think doing some isolated core work (planks, deadbugs, situps, etc) on what would have otherwise been a rest day is a good idea or bad? One full rest day a week and one pseudo rest day with just core work. I've heard the core muscles you can pretty much train daily, but I'm wondering about the total effect it has on global recovery. I have a tendency to workout probably more than I should, and as I get older I know I need more recovery.
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In reply to bigtruckguy3500 • 5:33a, 11/2/26
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I tried seated good mornings several months ago and realized it was exposing poor posture and I really struggled to keep a straight back. So I have added them and been getting better and better. I use my adjustable bench and face the seat and lower the seat angle as I get better and can go the full 90 degrees.
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In reply to bigtruckguy3500 • 9:59a, 11/2/26
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I've done seated from time to time. I mimic my squat stance (foot width) and go as far forward as I can without my lower back rounding.

For standing, I like doing them in a squat rack. I set the spotter arms as a stop, for how far I want to go. Pause for half a second when the bar makes contact then back up.

Also, for good mornings, I prefer using a SSB.
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In reply to bigtruckguy3500 • 12:37p, 11/4/26
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Dead bugs are great! You can increase the intensity by placing a bar (start with like a PVC pipe) behind your head and grab and sit up with it while in dead big position. Pulling a band from a fixed position also help engage your core and hip
Flexors during the movement.

Suitcase carries are phenomenal, as are suitcase deadlifts, for stabilizers muscles along the spine. I have recently just started doing b stance kettlebell RDLs with a band pulling my knee inside (setup perpendicular to fixed location) and it nukes my core and medial glute. The band creates a lot of rotational torque that your body has to counteract and it's very challenging. Plus most dudes don't train medial glutes enough which is a big stabilizer of the knee.
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In reply to ttha_aggie_09 • 2:43p, 11/4/26
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Started doing more one arm marching carries just right in place, good stuff!
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In reply to 10andBOUNCE • 7:20p, 11/4/26
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If you have kettlebells, you can elevate them above your shoulder to make it even harder.
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In reply to ttha_aggie_09 • 12:10a, 11/5/26
Great ideas. Especially with the b stance RDLs and the band. Will need to give that a go. If only I started taking this stuff more seriously when I was younger. Would have such a better foundation by now.
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