Weightlifting/ Workout

[OrionStang]

Never tried it, or researched almond milk. I hear its pretty good. I'll check it out and give you my opinion.

[OrionStang]

I say its kind of a waste unless you're lactose intolerant.

There is almost no protein and very little fat.

It has more calcium than milk, and a good amount of vitamins, but you can get those elsewhere.

[CaPRiCEx383]

Not bad tasting honestly. First time I had it, I had to double check and see if it was chocolate milk LOL. I wonder what the sweetened one would taste like.

[CaPRiCEx383]

So Organic milk would be best? I don't drink milk much, Maybe 3 times a week. Sometimes I just use it as a before bed snack after my pushups with a Banana.

[shogen]

Sad thing is, That is my personal best. I've never lifted more than 100lbs on the bench in my life before I bought my equipment this past year. I'm looking to hit it hard this coming week and be at 300+ in about two to three months.

Orion. What about almond milk? I'm slowly transitioning my way to it. I buy the unsweetened one which is like 40 cals a serving I think.

not saying your goal is impossible but setting yourself to a specific number sometimes creates ultimate fail.... Shoot for increasing your bench on a weekly or bi-weekly basis ... If you want to divide it up evenly to almost double your current bench which I assume is a max maybe 4-5 reps then look to increase your bench at least 5-10lbs a week ...This way you have something to shoot for every time you're in the gym and don't go too heavy before you're ready.... Rather be safe than sorry...

I myself have a weak bench and during my process of trying to increase it had some issues with my shoulder but don't know exactly whether it was from incorrect lifting or an injury I had from a car accident that never revealed itself since I never really benched up until a few months ago.... I max 210 lbs right now but for some reason I feel WAY more comfortable doing dumbell pressing since the weights don't hover over my face and neck .... <<reason why I never did bench press til now.... Just be smart and when you're going heavier make sure that you lock out before putting the weights back... seen a few kids in the gym almost drop the bar on themselves at my gym...

[shogen]

So Organic milk would be best? I don't drink milk much, Maybe 3 times a week. Sometimes I just use it as a before bed snack after my pushups with a Banana.

maybe I missed it somewhere but what are your ultimate goals with weight training? Gain weight/muscle? Lose fat? Strength? Overall fitness?

[OrionStang]

Organic regular milk is the best, but expensive.

I only drink milk a couple times a week as well. So I just buy the cheap brand at Albertsons.

And remember, you should have protein after your pushups or any workout. There is none in almond milk.

[OrionStang]

@Shogen, didn't want to quote your entire post, but I dropped 225 on my neck my senior year in HS. I had just knocked out 32 reps combine style and didn't pay attention (dumb ass spotter, too). I let go of the bar and it landed right on my throat. I have no idea how I didn't get seriously hurt.

[Trey_Dog650]

you probably had a thick ass neck. i know a college football player dropped a lot of weight on his neck but was able to survive cuz he was a meathead. he had minor injuries

shit even my friend dropped it, more on his chest tho and i think thats why he didnt get hurt lol

[shogen]

@Shogen, didn't want to quote your entire post, but I dropped 225 on my neck my senior year in HS. I had just knocked out 32 reps combine style and didn't pay attention (dumb ass spotter, too). I let go of the bar and it landed right on my throat. I have no idea how I didn't get seriously hurt.

You're a lucky dude Ken... you must've tensed up nicely right before the drop bro... God must've been watching you that day .... The other day I decided to go heavier on dumbell press (95lbs weights) .... Then decided I was man enough to go bench..... FML ... I started light (100lbs) and then went to 130lbs ... Did a set... added 10lbs ... went down ... and stalled half way up .... was gonna drop to chest slowly and roll off but some dude decided to be a hero and tried to just lift the shyt off me and it fell harder on my chest... I didn't hear him apparently calling to me cuz I had my headphones on but obviously wrong move on his part.... STUPID on my part for not being conservative....