Bad university gym
Hi all! My gym at university recently got rid of the leg extension, hamstring curl, 1 of 2 leg presses, and I think a couple other things to add in more squat racks. Yay more squats racks I guess? But now there are about 20 squat racks and my poor hamstrings are sad and neglected. Do yall have any exercises suggestions for hamstrings and quads or work around since I basically only have access to barbells, dumbbells, and leg presses now? Thanks!
RDLs vs good mornings?
I loved RDLs for years and got crazy strong in them (specifically with dumbbells), but then I took a break from them for about a year, and now I find that they really hurt my back and I barely feel anything in my glutes and hamstrings. I saw a random instagram reel (fabulous source of knowledge) that recommended good mornings in lieu of rdls to minimize back pain (because the algorithm is always listening to me apparently). I wanted to know your takes on one vs the other, or other suggestions for hinge/lengthened movements that won’t hurt your back? It’s weird because I feel like I have my rdl form pretty solid from years of doing them, they just aren’t working for me anymore. Thanks!
Pre workout on Cardio Days
Is there any research or negative effects of taking pre-workout on cardio only days? I lift 3x a week and run 2x a week. If I am taking pre workout on the lift days, is it frowned upon to take pre workout on the cardio days. I do not to consume pre on the weekends when I have rest days.
When aiming to loose substantial amount of weight, what is best..
If you need to loose a substantial amount of weight, is it best to stay in a deficit for an extended period of time? Or would you do a deficit for say 12 weeks, come to maintenance for a bit of a break and then go back to deficit and repeat until goal is met?