I think people with really big muscles look gross and are almost always douche bags.
[QUOTE=LieutenantLeo;27834394]I think people with really big muscles look gross and are almost always douche bags.[/QUOTE]
:downs:
I do not sign the ARE douchebags, but I admit that many people turn from pleasant looking into something less "nice" looking if they drop weigh and gain muscle.
[QUOTE=LieutenantLeo;27834394]I think people with really big muscles look gross and are almost always douche bags.[/QUOTE]
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWdd6_ZxX8c[/media]
[QUOTE=Bat-shit;27834113]ah was this question pointed to me?
if so, ive been doing sets of 3x10-15 with squats deadlifts benchpresses shoulderpresses and curls, probably missing one dunno but im going for increase in overall size you know, its nice[/QUOTE]
If you want to gain muscle, thus size, slap on lots and lots of more weight, and do 3x4-6. Don't go for as many reps. Atleast this is what I've been told, and that's how I train. Much weight, few reps. Also, if all your workout revolves around a dumbell, try adding a few more exercises. Incline benchpress, military press and skullcrushers. It's about hitting as much of your body as you can.
^^yeah for large muscles do heavy weight and reps restricted to 6-8
Also, anyone do power cleans as a part of their routines? I used to do them a few years ago, but now that I've moved to a gym which is one the second floor, and doesn't have bouncy floors, I can't do it :-(
[QUOTE=LieutenantLeo;27834394]I think people with really big muscles look gross and are almost always douche bags.[/QUOTE]
That's a gross generalization. Just because someone likes to keep good track of their personal health doesn't have any affect on their personality.
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Also, on a random note i love the gym lingo like: What do? U 'mirin? Come at me, bro, etc.
I got tri's and abs today. I'm going to try to do dips for reps with 125 or 130 lb strapped to me so with my own body weight i can dip 300 lb shit's going to be cash
[QUOTE=LieutenantLeo;27834394]I think people with really big muscles look gross and are almost always douche bags.[/QUOTE]
That's something a douche bag would say.
[QUOTE=U$O;27834720]If you want to gain muscle, thus size, slap on lots and lots of more weight, and do 3x4-6. Don't go for as many reps. Atleast this is what I've been told, and that's how I train. Much weight, few reps. Also, if all your workout revolves around a dumbell, try adding a few more exercises. Incline benchpress, military press and skullcrushers. It's about hitting as much of your body as you can.[/QUOTE]
duly noted
[QUOTE=fritzel;27834751]^^yeah for large muscles do heavy weight and reps restricted to 6-8[/QUOTE]
Why would you restrict it to 6-8 if the Anabolic Rep Range (ideal for hypertrophy) is 8-12?
Pulling heavier weights does more damage to your muscle. If you want to pull as heavy as you can, you can't do 8-12 reps. So for size gains you don't need that many reps.
Just finished my back day.. Shit feels so good, I feel so relaxed right now.
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Also, on a side note. Glutamine tastes like lemons.
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Creatine doesn't taste like anything.
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I like lemons.
[QUOTE=U$O;27835909]Pulling heavier weights does more damage to your muscle. If you want to pull as heavy as you can, you can't do 8-12 reps. So for size gains you don't need that many reps.[/QUOTE]
Stop throwing broscience at me and give me proof.
[quote]A maximum single is the most work that can be performed in an instant, but because it lasts a limited time, only a small amount of protein is broken down. High repetition sets with light weight also require a small amount of fuel supply. Medium repetition sets with maximum weights require a larger fuel supply, resulting in an increased protein breakdown, which leads to a bigger rebound in energy stores and increased muscle growth.[/quote] [url]http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/issa7.htm[/url]
Now I can't give you proof, because it's all just theory, but as far I know bodybuilders train high weight, low reps. Every set should be untill you can't do a single rep more, and it should be with a weight that doesn't allow you to go for super many reps.
'Course, after searching around the web, I see everyone's saying different things. Best bet is probably to just do what works the best for you then.
Also, if you are on steriods, you don't want to do long sets, because that means an increased heartrate, and you don't want that heart to grow too large. Just saying.
I just started weightlifting a few days ago. I've never been so sore in my arms before. But it feels good, really good. I'm at 190, 6'0 right now, and plan on being at around 175 by June/May. So I'm lifting and running and really trying to get in shape. It's a good workout, I recommend a lot of people try it.
[QUOTE=U$O;27836638][url]http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/issa7.htm[/url]
Now I can't give you proof, because it's all just theory, but as far I know bodybuilders train high weight, low reps. Every set should be untill you can't do a single rep more, and it should be with a weight that doesn't allow you to go for super many reps.
'Course, after searching around the web, I see everyone's saying different things. Best bet is probably to just do what works the best for you then.
Also, if you are on steriods, you don't want to do long sets, because that means an increased heartrate, and you don't want that heart to grow too large. Just saying.[/QUOTE]
High weight low reps is usually for Strength, not hypertrophy. Which is why routines like Starting Strength use low reps high weight.
Of course you'll see gains in muscle mass but you'd see way more if you were on a hypertrophy routine/rep range.
I'm RAGING HAARDDD
did some pullups yesterday, hurt my shoulder
legs day today, I said come at me and did it anyway, hurt my back cause I was doing too much weight on squats (lol wut)
what do
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[QUOTE=U$O;27836638][url]http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/issa7.htm[/url]
Now I can't give you proof, because it's all just theory, but as far I know bodybuilders train high weight, low reps. Every set should be untill you can't do a single rep more, and it should be with a weight that doesn't allow you to go for super many reps.
'Course, after searching around the web, I see everyone's saying different things. Best bet is probably to just do what works the best for you then.
Also, if you are on steriods, you don't want to do long sets, because that means an increased heartrate, and you don't want that heart to grow too large. Just saying.[/QUOTE]
Actually most bodybuilders do high reps, like 10-12
watch any of them workout, arnold, cutler, etc.
even for compound exercises they go for 12
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oh and why would steroids make your heart grow bigger
I think you're mixing up steroids with HGH
Woah, i just cycled to a gym and did some upper body at the gym and then ran ~11kms in heavy headwind and sleet rain and cycled back a few km. Haven't felt so good for a long time.
E: btw probably not the best way to excercise if you want to grow big
Leg day, got 3 hours of sleep last night due to homework.
Fucking burnt out today, time to get a good 16 hours of sleep.
Hi guys. Just started an intermediate weight training class last month. I'm very weak, I can only bench 105, but I'm constantly improving so that's not the problem. The weird thing is, I'm 5 foot 9, and I weighed 142 when I started. I've been monitoring my weight every single day I work out, and I'm still at exactly 142. I've got more definition in my muscles, and I think I've lost some weight, but I weigh exactly the same (and my girlfriend doesn't even see any difference at all. We have a long distance relationship so the last time she saw me was before I started the class, and this weekend she told I look exactly the same. I know girls notice it less, but still, no gains whatsoever?)
I know I'm not supposed to get super ripped really fast, but this total lack of results is discouraging me...
[QUOTE=VQ35HR;27834251]damn bro
how the fuck do you do a lat spread
srs I still haven`t figured it out, whenever I try to do it my lats just get smaller from when I`m just flexing them standing, da fuk, what do?
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Hands a little above hips with thumbs holding on back, roll shoulders forward really far and "Spread" them. that's the best I can explain the movement. That's also the first time I've actually tried a lat spread, so I guess I'm doing something right.
[QUOTE=cmanatlan;27842516]Hi guys. Just started an intermediate weight training class last month. I'm very weak, I can only bench 105, but I'm constantly improving so that's not the problem. The weird thing is, I'm 5 foot 9, and I weighed 142 when I started. I've been monitoring my weight every single day I work out, and I'm still at exactly 142. I've got more definition in my muscles, and I think I've lost some weight, but I weigh exactly the same (and my girlfriend doesn't even see any difference at all. We have a long distance relationship so the last time she saw me was before I started the class, and this weekend she told I look exactly the same. I know girls notice it less, but still, no gains whatsoever?)
I know I'm not supposed to get super ripped really fast, but this total lack of results is discouraging me...[/QUOTE]
sorry to discourage you, but with working out, gains come pretty slow
you`ll get noob gains pretty soon (if you haven`t already) and then after that, unless you start eating more, your body will slowly transition to being better looking
Spent the last few weeks buying equipment, got a Weider home gym, 4 sets of weights, a treadmill, a barbell with some weights, a heavy bag and speed bag. I'm good to go.
[QUOTE=FuDy;27844490]Spent the last few weeks buying equipment, got a Weider home gym, 4 sets of weights, a treadmill, a barbell with some weights, a heavy bag and speed bag. I'm good to go.[/QUOTE]
:c00lbert:
now make sure you actually use it
[QUOTE=FuDy;27844490]Spent the last few weeks buying equipment, got a Weider home gym, 4 sets of weights, a treadmill, a barbell with some weights, a heavy bag and speed bag. I'm good to go.[/QUOTE]
I can't stop looking at your avatar.
Need some help with this, took it from a yahoo answers thing I made, which didn't help at all.
[release]Hey there, to start off I'm 14 years old. I'm pretty short about 4' 11" or so and I estimate myself to weigh about 115-120 pounds. I know this doesn't give a good image, but most of my fat is accumulated in my thighs and love handles.
I'm looking for some general tips and possibly a workout I could do, preferably 4 days a week. The only equipment I have is some 15 lbs. dumbbells.[/release]
Bi's/Tri's today, I'm feeling the pump.
[QUOTE=NotMeh;27836243]Stop throwing broscience at me and give me proof.[/QUOTE]
As far as I know, you just want to stimulate muscle growth then 6-8 reps with heavy weight is good. With heavy weight your reps will obviously come down from 10 to 4 with subsequent sets. I usually start with medium weight then go to the max weight with each set, reps going down to 5-6.
Above 10-12 you are going for endurance mostly.
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[QUOTE=JakeIsWin;27846073]Need some help with this, took it from a yahoo answers thing I made, which didn't help at all.
[release]Hey there, to start off I'm 14 years old. I'm pretty short about 4' 11" or so and I estimate myself to weigh about 115-120 pounds. I know this doesn't give a good image, but most of my fat is accumulated in my thighs and love handles.
I'm looking for some general tips and possibly a workout I could do, preferably 4 days a week. The only equipment I have is some 15 lbs. dumbbells.[/release][/QUOTE]
I'd say concentrate on bodyweight exercises first. Push Ups and Pull Ups variations. Till the time you will be able to do pull ups, you will have a toned up body.
Had a gnarly back workout today. Feels good! Chest still hurts like a bitch from the other day too.
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