• Weightlifting/Bodybuilding Thread
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I don't like those cable exercises, doesn't feel right. I'll try them now though (brb gym)
[QUOTE=JLea;25373688]I don't like those cable exercises, doesn't feel right. I'll try them now though (brb gym)[/QUOTE] Try the same thing except use a bar as an attachment?
[QUOTE=Maucer;25343183]You averagely ate less than you consumed. Sure it does raise your consumption, but it's ridiculous to say that it was because of weightlifting.[/QUOTE] It doesn't matter what kind of exercise he's doing, if he's using more energy than he is taking in, he will lose weight. Thermodynamics. However, heavy resistance training would have greatly enhanced his fat loss by several processes, processes that would not be the result of say, jogging. [editline]13th October 2010[/editline] [quote=SickJits] Oh, it is? Maybe if you're a professional body builder who weighs 300 lbs and builds muscle for vanity reasons, sure. Please tell me why usain bolt does chest exercises and he is still the fastest man in the world [/QUOTE] Well what usain bolt does is purely anaerobic. However, yeah, no-one here is going to get big to the point where their cardio is hamper]ed by oxygen consuming muscle.
[QUOTE=VQ35HR;25056416] Right now I'm doing a 2 day split routine, as follows: Day 1) Back, bis legs Day 2) Chest, triceps, shoulders [/QUOTE] I'm really late in this thread and haven't read all 13 pages, so I don't know if you've changed this or someone else has corrected you on this, but this is the worst routine ever. You won't see much results out of this and I doubt you can finish each workout in an hour, which is the maximum time for weight training per person. If you're taking more than an hour on your own, you're taking too long or doing too much (I would definitly say you're doing too much, three muscles in one day?). Also, you should always have one day just for your legs. Looking by your history in sports you should know that when you work out a muscle, alot blood rushes to that muscle. By doing your legs then an upper body muscle (or even vice versa) means that blood rushes from the bottom of your body to the top, which isn't very good. Two day routine is the shortest routine I've ever heard of.
Guys do you know any good schemes for building abs? I am currently building my upper body, but I havent got any good stuff for my abs.
[QUOTE='[ToRn];25375644']I'm really late in this thread and haven't read all 13 pages, so I don't know if you've changed this or someone else has corrected you on this, but this is the worst routine ever. You won't see much results out of this and I doubt you can finish each workout in an hour, which is the maximum time for weight training per person. If you're taking more than an hour on your own, you're taking too long or doing too much (I would definitly say you're doing too much, three muscles in one day?). Also, you should always have one day just for your legs. Looking by your history in sports you should know that when you work out a muscle, alot blood rushes to that muscle. By doing your legs then an upper body muscle (or even vice versa) means that blood rushes from the bottom of your body to the top, which isn't very good. Two day routine is the shortest routine I've ever heard of.[/QUOTE] Two day routine is the shortest you`ve seen? You saying you've never seen anyone do one day all body routines? Oh and thanks for trying but I finish this routine in exactly an hour per workout, I take timed rests and I do 2-3 exercises per bodypart. Also, this routine is doing wonders for me, I don't know why you think it's so bad. I do squats, deadlifts, rows, hamstring curls, and then biceps on one day. If that takes you more than an hour than you're taking too long. I just don't see a point in doing more than 3 exercises for a body part per workout, which is what you get if you have a routine where you only have a few bodyparts per day. Oh, and by only having a 2 day split, I optimize my muscle rest time, since they always get a good 48 hour rest, then get blasted again. Really, anything more than a 48 hour rest for a muscle is too much. The muscles don't think of your workout as exercise but as a casual thing that happens once in a while since the rest is so long. But if you do it in small breaks that give you enough rest but not too much, you induce hypertrophy since the muscles know they need to get bigger/stronger for next time. In short, anything more than 48 hours rest is unncessary, and my workout only takes 1 hour and I do at least sets of 3 for everything, so how is this the worst routine ever?????? [editline]13th October 2010[/editline] [QUOTE=gol4z03;25378208]Guys do you know any good schemes for building abs? I am currently building my upper body, but I havent got any good stuff for my abs.[/QUOTE] Plank, weighted abs exercises, dragon flags, hanging leg raises.
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If someone can't afford weights/gym membership, you can do full body workouts and still build mass muscle. Tricep dips, pull ups, chin ups, farmer walks, lunges (you're gonna need to carry something heavy for the last two), push ups, situps, and just picking up heavy stuff with good form can build you muscle.
[QUOTE=Sottalytober;25373279]I'm very hydrated, I exercise daily and did very much before the fitness test. Exercise is nothing new to me, I've been sore like this before. I've just never had it last this long.[/QUOTE] That's actually not good at all. What kind of pain is it?
[QUOTE=SteeleCratos;25384279]That's actually not good at all. What kind of pain is it?[/QUOTE] Just a burning pain. If I stand in the shower for a couple minutes I can really feel it. [QUOTE=VQ35HR;25373355]Are the certain exercises you did for the test ones that are totally new to you/or you don't do them often? [/QUOTE] None of them were new. Situps, pullups, mile, V-sit, shuttle run. I'm a decent runner, play soccer and pretty athletic. I can do 5-6 pull ups easily, and the situps are a breeze for me.
I worked out after school today, so I got both my weight lifting class and an hour after school. I'm really sore, especially my triceps, back muscles and my obliques. How can I reduce the soreness? Also, I just noticed that I'm working out on nearly my max for squats. We maxed just a week ago. I did 155 (one 45, 1 ten on each side, plus the bar) Now I'm doing 135. My weight training teacher said that I'm probably built to gain lots of muscle, which I don't doubt. (My dad, at one point, was able to bench 445lbs.) But I think that a lot of it is me getting used to squatting. I've noticed that I've been working out awfully close to my maxes on a lot of exercises lately, though.
[QUOTE=Sottalytober;25387017]Just a burning pain. If I stand in the shower for a couple minutes I can really feel it.[/QUOTE] Try warming up before you exercise. Do some quick on-spot jogging and get your legs loose before you do anything extreme. Do the same after the workout to ease your muscles into the resting phase. Oh and massage the sore spots. It may seem gay but it helps, trust me. [editline]13th October 2010[/editline] [QUOTE=GamerKiwi;25391220]Also, I just noticed that I'm working out on nearly my max for squats. We maxed just a week ago. I did 155 (one 45, 1 ten on each side, plus the bar) Now I'm doing 135. My weight training teacher said that I'm probably built to gain lots of muscle, which I don't doubt. (My dad, at one point, was able to bench 445lbs.) But I think that a lot of it is me getting used to squatting. I've noticed that I've been working out awfully close to my maxes on a lot of exercises lately, though.[/QUOTE] You're plateauing.
Thinking about it, we didn't really warm up before the mile. Just played some football.
[QUOTE=SteeleCratos;25391505] You're plateauing.[/QUOTE] So I need to change up my exercises? I have no idea what I can do different. Do more reps on light weight I guess?
Amazing a weight lifting topic! I have been working out for a good eh, I'd say 4 months. I sure did increase in the weights my body can now handle :woop: . But I don't look that "big", I'm not trying to get my muscles cut. I just want them to be strong. I tried really, really, REALLY hard to keep a proper diet. To eat more then 2k calories, but when there is nothing to eat.. I don't eat, or when I am not hungry- I don't eat. My question is: Is it because I don't eat a lot, that I still look "small"? Like when I flex you can see I have been working out. When I don't, well I kinda look like a skinny chap :smith: (kinda) No, I do not drink/take protean shakes, steroids, and "Creatine" (I believe thats the spelling) Anyone who is wondering hows my progress: (sorry no before pics [didn't think I would every want to look back]) Biceps - Dumbbell curling : Start workout weight 15Pounds (per hand) -- Now 35Pounds (per hand) Triceps - Triceps machine : Start workout weight 40Pounds (both hands) -- Now 100Pounds (both hands) Chest - Bench Press (free weight) : Start Just the 45Pound bar (Olympic bar) -- Now 135Pounds (with bar) Back - Upper back : Start 40Pounds -- Now 90Pounds || Lower back : Start 50Pounds -- Now 120Pounds. I can put legs, and more in depth improvements for every muscle that I workout (traps, forearms, calves, abs etc)
Change up your routine. Try to surprise your body with a whole new routine that makes it go "WOAH WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING THIS IS NEW HOLY SHIT OK LETS DO THIS"
[QUOTE=SteeleCratos;25392372]Change up your routine. Try to surprise your body with a whole new routine that makes it go "WOAH WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING THIS IS NEW HOLY SHIT OK LETS DO THIS"[/QUOTE] Amazing, second person to tell me this (just differently) I have to say I have been having the same workout for about 1.5 months now. Maybe I do need a change :/ Hmm.. Thanks for quick reply. I'll start looking into different workout routines.
I started working out only 5 months ago (very long overdue) with a genius exercise trainer who majored in Kinesiology, and already I'm starting to see crazy results. I play Volleyball, which I find incredibly fun and challenging. Although I am much much taller than most other people in Volleyball, I never got too high up on the net, so I decided I need to put some effort towards jumping. I was never fat nor skinny, but always inbetween and always insecure. I also had, what I call, the fatty four-pack, which is a disturbing half way point between a large belly and a six-pack. Now that I'm starting to get a lot skinnier and stronger, I can finally wear tighter shirts. Not too many people have been noticing though, which is fine with me because I know I'm stronger, I feel lighter and faster as well as more powerful, which is all useful for Volleyball. I know a few guys in Volleyball who are total meat-sticks, but they can not get an inch off of the ground, which I find very funny. Anyways, I started working out just once to twice a week, and I feel a lot better about myself already.
[QUOTE=mad4skittles;25392853]I started working out only 5 months ago (very long overdue) with a genius exercise trainer who majored in Kinesiology, and already I'm starting to see crazy results. I play Volleyball, which I find incredibly fun and challenging. Although I am much much taller than most other people in Volleyball, I never got too high up on the net, so I decided I need to put some effort towards jumping. I was never fat nor skinny, but always inbetween and always insecure. I also had, what I call, the fatty four-pack, which is a disturbing half way point between a large belly and a six-pack. Now that I'm starting to get a lot skinnier and stronger, I can finally wear tighter shirts. Not too many people have been noticing though, which is fine with me because I know I'm stronger, I feel lighter and faster as well as more powerful, which is all useful for Volleyball. I know a few guys in Volleyball who are total meat-sticks, but they can not get an inch off of the ground, which I find very funny. Anyways, I started working out just once to twice a week, and I feel a lot better about myself already.[/QUOTE] Best part about working out is it makes you feel good, but at the same time helps you out in other sports as well. Glad to hear. How much do you weigh? What's your routine like? [editline]14th October 2010[/editline] [QUOTE=peepin;25392357]Amazing a weight lifting topic! I have been working out for a good eh, I'd say 4 months. I sure did increase in the weights my body can now handle :woop: . But I don't look that "big", I'm not trying to get my muscles cut. I just want them to be strong. I tried really, really, REALLY hard to keep a proper diet. To eat more then 2k calories, but when there is nothing to eat.. I don't eat, or when I am not hungry- I don't eat. My question is: Is it because I don't eat a lot, that I still look "small"? Like when I flex you can see I have been working out. When I don't, well I kinda look like a skinny chap :smith: (kinda) No, I do not drink/take protean shakes, steroids, and "Creatine" (I believe thats the spelling) Anyone who is wondering hows my progress: (sorry no before pics [didn't think I would every want to look back]) Biceps - Dumbbell curling : Start workout weight 15Pounds (per hand) -- Now 35Pounds (per hand) Triceps - Triceps machine : Start workout weight 40Pounds (both hands) -- Now 100Pounds (both hands) Chest - Bench Press (free weight) : Start Just the 45Pound bar (Olympic bar) -- Now 135Pounds (with bar) Back - Upper back : Start 40Pounds -- Now 90Pounds || Lower back : Start 50Pounds -- Now 120Pounds. I can put legs, and more in depth improvements for every muscle that I workout (traps, forearms, calves, abs etc)[/QUOTE] 2000 calories a day is not very much unless you're like 100 pounds (are you? :v: ). If you really want gains, you need to eat a surplus of calories and you need to be eating constantly. It sucks in the beginning but is worth it in the end.
[QUOTE=peepin;25392448]Amazing, second person to tell me this (just differently) I have to say I have been having the same workout for about 1.5 months now. Maybe I do need a change :/ Hmm.. Thanks for quick reply. I'll start looking into different workout routines.[/QUOTE] yes, change the order of exercises, the reps, the weight (move up in weight) and take less breaks inbetween. you're definitely plateauing
I could use some diet advice. I'm just getting started in weightlifting with the intent to bulk up rather than just build muscular endurance, but I've never been very good at the nutritional side of things. I'm taking [url="http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4021739&cp=3593185.4005864.2108478"][b]Multivitamins[/b][/url] (nutritional info linked) to meet most of my RDA's for vitamins and the like, and I'm taking in plenty of protein (Whey Protein shakes), but I'm a bit lost as to what to eat. Forgive the stupid question, but if I'm getting my vitamin needs met by the vitamin tablets, and my protein needs met by the shakes, then does it really matter what I eat during the day, so long as it has enough calories to fuel my exercise and build up bigger and stronger muscles? I live in a tiny dorm-style of room in the barracks, and I work nights, so I don't have access to a kitchen or the cafeteria. I [i]do[/i] have a microwave, a minifridge, a George Foreman grill, and plenty of pantry space. I need foods that don't require cooking, save for a microwave. The George Foreman grill I can use occasionally, but I'm kind of sort of technically not allowed to have it, so I can't use it very regularly (just a piece of chicken once or twice a week, to treat myself to something nice).
I'm currently 65kgs at 180cm, bulked up from 55kgs starting weight. Same height essentially. Most of that is lean mass, or water weight. Bodyfat has increased by 0.5%. I eat about 3000-3500 calories a day. High protein, moderate carbs and moderate fats. I'm doing Stronglifts, planning to finish that and move onto DC training when I can. Lifts are; Squats: 80kg Deadlift: 90kg Bench: 55kg Pics of OP?
[QUOTE=mad4skittles;25392853]I started working out only 5 months ago (very long overdue) with a genius exercise trainer who majored in Kinesiology, and already I'm starting to see crazy results. I play Volleyball, which I find incredibly fun and challenging. Although I am much much taller than most other people in Volleyball, I never got too high up on the net, so I decided I need to put some effort towards jumping. I was never fat nor skinny, but always inbetween and always insecure. I also had, what I call, the fatty four-pack, which is a disturbing half way point between a large belly and a six-pack. Now that I'm starting to get a lot skinnier and stronger, I can finally wear tighter shirts. Not too many people have been noticing though, which is fine with me because I know I'm stronger, I feel lighter and faster as well as more powerful, which is all useful for Volleyball. I know a few guys in Volleyball who are total meat-sticks, but they can not get an inch off of the ground, which I find very funny. Anyways, I started working out just once to twice a week, and I feel a lot better about myself already.[/QUOTE] you'll be suprised. "meatsticks" can jump pretty high too. [editline]14th October 2010[/editline] [QUOTE=Maucer;25358189]Don't over react to everything. That is absolutely true when we talk about aerobic stamina. Read your previous posts and see how ridiculous you make yourself look. Also you claimed earlier that you do lots of cardio, which explains everything. And retarded assumption? Do any research and look what 90% of sources say about gaining muscle, calories and weight lifting efficiency as a fat burner. And haha, you should realize how you make yourself look with posts like this.:[/QUOTE] oh wow, maucer are you insecure or new to bodybuilding topics? this is a body building thread, posting progress is normal.
my new routien is better than your routine owned
[QUOTE=Porcupine162;25397309]I'm currently 65kgs at 180cm, bulked up from 55kgs starting weight. Same height essentially. Most of that is lean mass, or water weight. Bodyfat has increased by 0.5%. I eat about 3000-3500 calories a day. High protein, moderate carbs and moderate fats. I'm doing Stronglifts, planning to finish that and move onto DC training when I can. Lifts are; Squats: 80kg Deadlift: 90kg Bench: 55kg Pics of OP?[/QUOTE] I don`t really take pics but since you requested I`ll try and get one one of the next times I go. Don`t really have a before and after though... [editline]14th October 2010[/editline] [QUOTE=Big Dumb American;25395487]I could use some diet advice. I'm just getting started in weightlifting with the intent to bulk up rather than just build muscular endurance, but I've never been very good at the nutritional side of things. I'm taking [url="http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4021739&cp=3593185.4005864.2108478"][b]Multivitamins[/b][/url] (nutritional info linked) to meet most of my RDA's for vitamins and the like, and I'm taking in plenty of protein (Whey Protein shakes), but I'm a bit lost as to what to eat. Forgive the stupid question, but if I'm getting my vitamin needs met by the vitamin tablets, and my protein needs met by the shakes, then does it really matter what I eat during the day, so long as it has enough calories to fuel my exercise and build up bigger and stronger muscles? I live in a tiny dorm-style of room in the barracks, and I work nights, so I don't have access to a kitchen or the cafeteria. I [i]do[/i] have a microwave, a minifridge, a George Foreman grill, and plenty of pantry space. I need foods that don't require cooking, save for a microwave. The George Foreman grill I can use occasionally, but I'm kind of sort of technically not allowed to have it, so I can't use it very regularly (just a piece of chicken once or twice a week, to treat myself to something nice).[/QUOTE] Well you should still try and eat as healthy as possible for your big meals. Since you`re trying to bulk you can have unhealthy snacks and stuff if you want but your main meals should still have lots of calories from protein and have healthy fats. For your snacks, try and have nuts such as cashews, peanuts or almonds. High calories, high protein, etc. For your main meals I guess you could try having some ravioli or something lol. Just always try to have some meat+ carbs, like steak and potatoes, obviously you don`t have the luxury for that but try and find a substitute. [editline]14th October 2010[/editline] [QUOTE=Firerain;25399573]my new routien is better than your routine owned[/QUOTE] what is it
Criminy! I went and spoke to a trainer at the gym today,and he said someone of my size (6'5, 185 lbs) needs to eat about 3700 calories worth of food per day, with 45% of that being protein, 30% of it as carbs, and 25% of it as fat if I want to see dramatic increases in muscle weight now that I've started working out heavily. I'll almost have to triple my food intake. How the hell am I supposed to eat that much?
Eat 5-6 meals.
I'll explode.
[QUOTE=Big Dumb American;25405972]Criminy! I went and spoke to a trainer at the gym today,and he said someone of my size (6'5, 185 lbs) needs to eat about 3700 calories worth of food per day, with 45% of that being protein, 30% of it as carbs, and 25% of it as fat if I want to see dramatic increases in muscle weight now that I've started working out heavily. I'll almost have to triple my food intake. How the hell am I supposed to eat that much?[/QUOTE] Drink a shit load of milk in addition to your current diet.
[QUOTE=Melkor;25406710]Drink a shit load of milk in addition to your current diet.[/QUOTE] Tick.
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