• Weightlifting/Bodybuilding Thread
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After finals are over here, I'm going to start working out for the new semester. How would I go about making a good weight goal if I haven't worked out in a while? I've already started bulking up, only gained a couple pounds so far so I'm also wondering if going slow on the bulking and gradually bringing my weight up is better then just eating as much as i can every day for maximum weight gain.
[QUOTE=Bran;27567781]After finals are over here, I'm going to start working out for the new semester. How would I go about making a good weight goal if I haven't worked out in a while? I've already started bulking up, only gained a couple pounds so far so I'm also wondering if going slow on the bulking and gradually bringing my weight up is better then just eating as much as i can every day for maximum weight gain.[/QUOTE] the latter if you want faster results
Want to share some of my stats! Bench press - 220lb / 100kg - 2 reps Squats - 308lb / 140kg - 3 reps Deadlift - 286lb / 130kg - 6 reps My bodyweight is 167lb / 76kg
[QUOTE=Greaterbeing;27566887]you should do more reps on abs (unless youre using a huge weight)[/QUOTE] I'm using 12kg and I can't really do any more reps. Why do I need to do more reps on my abs and not on the rest?
So I'm planning to run alldayerryday this Summer for something, I dunno. Does running like increases legs' muscle mass or just makes it very rock-hard? I noticed basketball players can leg-lift seriously heavy weights. A basketballer at my age lifted around 400kilos in one rep, and he lacks muscle and strength.
[QUOTE=VQ35HR;27566773]tell him he had a sick set of wheels lol i`m jelly that you have a mentor to ask anything about bodybuilding, fuck[/QUOTE] Yeah, it's pretty cool and sometimes I take it for granted. Just got back from the gym with him, trained legs.. I'm already up an extra 45 plate on each side for leg press and this is just after one leg day last Friday.
[QUOTE=sp00ks;27568340]I'm using 12kg and I can't really do any more reps. Why do I need to do more reps on my abs and not on the rest?[/QUOTE] I do 30kg weighted crunches no effect on my abs at all lol
[QUOTE=BoriS;27568125]Want to share some of my stats! Bench press - 220lb / 100kg - 2 reps Squats - 308lb / 140kg - 3 reps Deadlift - 286lb / 130kg - 6 reps My bodyweight is 167lb / 76kg[/QUOTE] not bad at all for your weight, man. Good job
[QUOTE=VQ35HR;27566863]how long ago were those pics, is he still hugeÉ how much did he weigh and how tall was he[/QUOTE] I have pictures from 1999 up until like 2007. Yeah, he's still freaking huge. Trains daily still, he even got offered to compete in Mr. Olympia after he claimed 2nd in the world, but he declined for reasons I can't remember.
Post some clearer pics and maybe a pic of yourself dude. Worked abs like crazy today, hurts like hell, almost like i ripped something :|
[QUOTE=NotMeh;27568671]I do 30kg weighted crunches no effect on my abs at all lol[/QUOTE] okay...
I've been going easy on weight my seven months at the Gym. Which might explain my poor results, so today I grabbed the heaviest weights I could barely do. Instead of picking always weights where I feel comfortable. Also, I avoid too much calories, as opposite to the OP diet regime. Even the poor amount of calories I eat, I burn them down, during 3 hours of cardio (kick boxing, indoor-cycling, dancing). I'm a bit afraid of fat. Any advices? Should I build up through fat too?
[QUOTE=NotMeh;27568671]I do 30kg weighted crunches no effect on my abs at all lol[/QUOTE] weighted crunches are for babies I do straight leg lifts with 45 lb for reps and dergon flags what i'm basically trying to say is don't brag and be constructive
By the way I'm going eat this today. Is is healthy to eat this much low calorie food? [IMG]http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/AnemoneS2/DSC06658.jpg[/IMG]
i can't tell what that is...? I think I see carrots
[QUOTE=AnemoneS2;27572570]By the way I'm going eat this today. Is is healthy to eat this much low calorie food? [img_thumb]http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/AnemoneS2/DSC06658.jpg[/img_thumb][/QUOTE] No, you're going to get cancer and your heart will stop working. Why wouldn't it be healthy?
[QUOTE=Seith;27567308]How come people do 30 thousand reps and sets on abs, and treat it as if it was melted by the gods from pure titanium slow twitch fibers? Seriously, some people bang out like 200million reps in a week, as if it's the only way to do it. I protest and demand that abs be upgraded from the last set on everybodies list, and be put on 1st. How do you like me now?! [Also, this post wasn't directed at the quoted post personally, more of a general question][/QUOTE] although true, abs can be worked everyday unlike other muscles [editline]22nd January 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=BoriS;27568125]Want to share some of my stats! Bench press - 220lb / 100kg - 2 reps Squats - 308lb / 140kg - 3 reps Deadlift - 286lb / 130kg - 6 reps My bodyweight is 167lb / 76kg[/QUOTE] pretty good man, do you not do deadlifts as much as other stuff? because it seems a bit disproportional to the other stats but other than that good job [editline]22nd January 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=iJeax;27569012]I have pictures from 1999 up until like 2007. Yeah, he's still freaking huge. Trains daily still, he even got offered to compete in Mr. Olympia after he claimed 2nd in the world, but he declined for reasons I can't remember.[/QUOTE] dude if you could, post some pics of him competing and some pics of him in his off time, would be pretty cool to see oh and post some pics of you if you want blur the faces lol [editline]22nd January 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=AnemoneS2;27572389]I've been going easy on weight my seven months at the Gym. Which might explain my poor results, so today I grabbed the heaviest weights I could barely do. Instead of picking always weights where I feel comfortable. Also, I avoid too much calories, as opposite to the OP diet regime. Even the poor amount of calories I eat, I burn them down, during 3 hours of cardio (kick boxing, indoor-cycling, dancing). I'm a bit afraid of fat. Any advices? Should I build up through fat too?[/QUOTE] you don`t NEED to build up through fat, just eat a BIT more than you do now and you probably won`t see any noticable increase in fat, like add a scoop of almonds a day or 2 peanut butter sandwiches [editline]22nd January 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=AnemoneS2;27572570]By the way I'm going eat this today. Is is healthy to eat this much low calorie food? [img_thumb]http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/AnemoneS2/DSC06658.jpg[/img_thumb][/QUOTE] healthy foods are awesome they give you lots of nutrients and vitamins and such nothing bad will happen lol
[QUOTE=Major Helper;27563630]Alright, final P90X results for me are in: Original weigh: 123kg -> Now: 114,4kg = 8,6kg lost Of which was fat: Fat% then 41,7% -> Fat% now 37,9% = -4,2% = 51,3kg-43.4kg = 7.9kg lost Of which was bad fat: 14,1% -> 12% = -2,1% = 17,3kg-13,7kg = 3,6kg lost The countering force of muscle: 27% -> 29,4% = 2,4% = 33,6kg-33,2kg = 0,4kg gained And the obligatorily redundant for bodybuilders but alright for fatties like me BMI: 35 -> 32,4 = 2,6 dropped That's it folks! Will post pictures later, be sure to prepare youe eye bleach for it won't be pretty :P[/QUOTE] Good job. If I can manage to get a pull up bar, I want to try P90X this summer alongside regular weight training. I would go back to school just suddenly all beastly. Also, I have some progress now: Weight: 360 pounds -> now 345 Bodyfat %: 47% -> now 45.1% Muscle: I remember it being like, 150 pounds -> now 160 pounds. BMI: 50 -> now 47 or 48. Been lifting since September, good progress or should I work harder? Also also, I'm going to max all my lifts this coming week, with me luck! :3:
[QUOTE=GamerKiwi;27575434]Good job. If I can manage to get a pull up bar, I want to try P90X this summer alongside regular weight training. I would go back to school just suddenly all beastly. Also, I have some progress now: Weight: 360 pounds -> now 345 Bodyfat %: 47% -> now 45.1% Muscle: I remember it being like, 150 pounds -> now 160 pounds. BMI: 50 -> now 47 or 48. Been lifting since September, good progress or should I work harder? Also also, I'm going to max all my lifts this coming week, with me luck! :3:[/QUOTE] great work but I`m sure you can go even harder
[img]http://filesmelt.com/dl/Me_and_Zac.png[/img] sup guys
[QUOTE=VQ35HR;27575519]great work but I`m sure you can go even harder[/QUOTE] I will. I just need some tips. I only started really dieting a few weeks ago (and I've cheated a few times, I had McDonalds for lunch today for example) but I suddenly lost like, 5 pounds when I started.
By the end of july, I'm hoping to hit 170 lbs, maybe more. I'm currently 154. I shall not be "peso" the smallest on the O-Line. I will show them all. Coach made us do 4x10 on bench (95), 4x10 on clean and jerk (75), 4x10 on squats (135) and 4x10 on incline (85) this morning. I'm determined to do this.
Did max effort 3x3 deadlift today, for this I did 385. The first two sets, it was just 3 reps, on the last set I did 385 seven times in a row.
[QUOTE=StormHammer;27576962]Did max effort 3x3 deadlift today, for this I did 385. The first two sets, it was just 3 reps, on the last set I did 385 seven times in a row.[/QUOTE] beastmode engage oh sorry this is bb thread I meant bear mode lol good job dude, have you posted a pic of yourself yet [editline]22nd January 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=ubertaco;27576772]By the end of july, I'm hoping to hit 170 lbs, maybe more. I'm currently 154. I shall not be "peso" the smallest on the O-Line. I will show them all. Coach made us do 4x10 on bench (95), 4x10 on clean and jerk (75), 4x10 on squats (135) and 4x10 on incline (85) this morning. I'm determined to do this.[/QUOTE] doooo eeeeet always push yourself good luck with your goal brah
[img]http://filesmelt.com/dl/progderp.png[/img] I think I can see a bit of creatine bloat poppin up also progress shot
your nipples they be puffy
I don't know why they look like that in the pictures, they aren't puffy at all in real life. [editline]22nd January 2011[/editline] I'd get a nipple profile shot to prove it but that is way too much effort
Alright guys here's my first ever 'progress' picture: [URL=http://img546.imageshack.us/i/110122132100.jpg/][IMG]http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/2712/110122132100.jpg[/IMG][/URL] mirin' 11 inch arms? [editline]22nd January 2011[/editline] jesus fuck i need to get a new camera or something
Abds and traps are good, your shoulders could do with some more size though in comparison to your arms. Perhaps get to work on your delts by doing more lateral raises, this exercise is a great all-rounder for your shoulders: [url]http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/dumbbell-lying-rear-lateral-raise[/url] Another great exercise for your shoulders, mainly rear deltoids, I couldn't find it on that website. You need to be on a cable machine with a handle either side with the clip at the highest level above your head. Stand in line with the grips and grab the left handle with your right arm and the right with your left. You should be standing with your arms crossed above your head. Slowly pull your arms down to your side keeping them slightly bent at the elbow until the cables cross over and the cables should touch your head, pinch your shouldder blades together, hold for half a second and the return to the starting position. Other than that, pretty good form mate.
now if I only had a cable machine.... (look at perfumly's title if you don't know why I just said that)
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