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Hmmm this is a pretty stupid question.
i asked the same question a while back and what i got in reply was that you won't be competing for mr. olympia, but you should be able to maintain a decent routine if you make it a priority
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I basically did not work out at all during surgery. I chose more sleep. After a 13-15 hour day, the last thing I wanted to do was expend more energy.
on surgery currently, first time in my life that i just dont have the spirit to work out
It's possible. I'm currently on my surgery rotation right now and still have made it to the gym 4x this past week. Having said that though, I've adjusted my training to more of a maintenance routine rather than one that's gonna net me any gains. Given the lack of sleep/the lack of opportunities to eat/and lack of energy, I've noticed that it be damn near impossible for me to realistically gain much in the next two months. Overall, I can't see myself doing it for 5+ years in residency, and for that reason, I'm probably going to go into another field (I was originally set on ortho).
Anyway, enough of my digression. Short answer is that it would be pretty difficult to gain much in the way of size & strength while doing surgery (in the way of an experienced lifter). If you're happy maintaining your current physique, it's definately possible if you make it a priority.
Anyway, enough of my digression. Short answer is that it would be pretty difficult to gain much in the way of size & strength while doing surgery (in the way of an experienced lifter). If you're happy maintaining your current physique, it's definately possible if you make it a priority.
Sure buddy, anytime you want to come to the gym with me let me know. Seriously, why don't you find somethin' better to do with your time than troll on SDN?
Don't worry, dude, the 'roids got to him for a sec, but he'll be fine.
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meathead. Unless you apply for ortho.
Don't put something like this on your CV unless it's in the "hobbies/interests" section at the end....where you can list more 'fun' things that you do, in which case just list 'powerlifting'; you can always discuss being in competitions if the subject comes up. Your CV should highlight your (medical and educational) professional achievements and the like.
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I've been kind of transitioning over to circuits and barbell complexes. I crank the music and just go nonstop. By the end, I'm done real fast and still have some kind of gains from it.
Also, you can just do tons of bodyweight work on the days that you have no time. I know pushups, lunges, body weight squats, etc. seem kind of lame, but with the endless variations you can get a lot done still. You'd be surprised how strong you can get and how much better your joints will feel. You obviously won't be doing any competitions with it, but it can fill in a gap.
Also, you can just do tons of bodyweight work on the days that you have no time. I know pushups, lunges, body weight squats, etc. seem kind of lame, but with the endless variations you can get a lot done still. You'd be surprised how strong you can get and how much better your joints will feel. You obviously won't be doing any competitions with it, but it can fill in a gap.
