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[QUOTE=Binsky;27028019]My new work out schedule is p nice i woke up this morning from chest and shoulders and i'm in so much good hurt. Typically today is rest day but tom i'll be gone for family and such so i'm doing bi's, back, and forearms today. Wish me luck![/QUOTE] gl bro you`re gonna be dead especially forearms if you do deadlifts and then isolate them lol no wank for 10 days m i rite
Okay guys I have some questions about cutting, I already asked on the BB forums but I need some more opinions on this. copypasta straight from BB forums: [quote=Me]So I've been bulking for 2 months already (and I'll continue that until March, which is when I'll start my cut) but I want to ask some questions about cutting beforehand. How do I cut correctly without losing muscle and without starving myself? Should I cut just by eating less food (calories below maintenance) or should I try a Keto diet? Keto seems to be a good way to lose fat without having to starve yourself but is it good for going below 10% BF (I'm 13% right now and my final goal by Summer is around 8%). And lastly is it necessary to do cardio, if so how and when (morning, after workout etc etc.) Thanks. [/quote]
[QUOTE=NotMeh;27031500]Okay guys I have some questions about cutting, I already asked on the BB forums but I need some more opinions on this. copypasta straight from BB forums:[/QUOTE] just be prepared for shitty answers from people who know shit-all, some posters on there really do know what they`re talking about but most of them are prohormone/steroid users soo I recently read about a pro natural bodybuilder who only cut by eating less, no cardio at all and it worked good for him you don't have to starve yourself at all, if you eat chicken breast and rice and vegetables you'll be full but it will be minimal calories with maximum proteins you can do cardio to quicken the process but don't overdo it as that will also make you lose muscle don't do keto lol
V is full of wisdom and i endorse what he is saying. Just try to stick to white meats, oats, peanut butter and eggs for protein. Steer clear of red meats (honestly you should any way (especially beef(unless you're bulking (maybe))) [editline]28th December 2010[/editline] [QUOTE=VQ35HR;27030704]gl bro you`re gonna be dead especially forearms if you do deadlifts and then isolate them lol no wank for 10 days m i rite[/QUOTE] i think a big prob with my old schedule was that i had forearm day close to leg day (also i climb three days a week for about 2 hours when i'm campus)) [editline]28th December 2010[/editline] lol i'm retarded
Is cutting where you lose your bodyfat after bulking or what?
it's mainly just trying to get rid of fat, in general. AND MAKE YOU LOOK CUT, SON!
What are some good dumbbell exercises? I already lost 5 pounds, fuck me.
[QUOTE=ubertaco;27034581]What are some good dumbbell exercises? I already lost 5 pounds, fuck me.[/QUOTE] depends on what you're trying to work and how heavy they are but curls, hammer curls, one or two armed tricep extension, shoulder press, arnold press, dumbbell bench, flies, etc. There's a lot of stuff [editline]28th December 2010[/editline] [url]http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html[/URL] use this. It helps immensely
Everything I can, I have no access to a gym. Thanks man.
[QUOTE=Binsky;27033389]V is full of wisdom and i endorse what he is saying. Just try to stick to white meats, oats, peanut butter and eggs for protein. Steer clear of red meats (honestly you should any way (especially beef(unless you're bulking (maybe))) [editline]28th December 2010[/editline] i think a big prob with my old schedule was that i had forearm day close to leg day (also i climb three days a week for about 2 hours when i'm campus)) [editline]28th December 2010[/editline] lol i'm retarded[/QUOTE] It`s crazy how much things outside the gym affect your performance in the gym, eh? swimming, running, biking, helping someone move, etc. that's why I kind of stopped doing cardio for a while to focus really hard on my bodybuilding while I'm bulking, I want all the strength I can have [editline]28th December 2010[/editline] [QUOTE=Binsky;27034631]depends on what you're trying to work and how heavy they are but curls, hammer curls, one or two armed tricep extension, shoulder press, arnold press, dumbbell bench, flies, etc. There's a lot of stuff [editline]28th December 2010[/editline] [url]http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html[/URL] use this. It helps immensely[/QUOTE] I was reading a book at Chapters yesterday and it was talking about how dumbbell flies are many bodybuilders' favourite exercises to overall build their pecs gonna start doing them more now lol
[QUOTE=Mr_Razzums;27034182]Is cutting where you lose your bodyfat after bulking or what?[/QUOTE] I do believe it is. I can't see what else it could be. Also, Christmas really knocked me out of shape. I gained quite a bit of weight, I went from 351 to 356 (mostly water weight apparently, but whatever) and I had trouble doing my workout and had to rest mid-set when I was doing squats and again when I was bench pressing.
God damn youuu chriistmasss breaaaaaakkkkk
I am disappointed to see that my weight has hardly even changed. I've been weight lifting 5 times a week and on the other two days I run a mile and some cardio. I've been doing this for at least a month and I'm still 143ish. fuuuuuuuu. But I'm stronger I'm pretty sure seeing how I can lift more and do more reps.
[QUOTE=Mr_Razzums;27035743]I am disappointed to see that my weight has hardly even changed. I've been weight lifting 5 times a week and on the other two days I run a mile and some cardio. I've been doing this for at least a month and I'm still 143ish. fuuuuuuuu. But I'm stronger I'm pretty sure seeing how I can lift more and do more reps.[/QUOTE] wait were you trying to lose weight or gain weight, totally forgot sorry
[QUOTE=VQ35HR;27036325]wait were you trying to lose weight or gain weight, totally forgot sorry[/QUOTE] Gain at least 5-10.
[QUOTE=Mr_Razzums;27037156]Grain at least 5-10.[/QUOTE] well of course you won`t gain weight, if you went from not working out that much to working out 5 times a week and 2 times a week of cardio for a month I`m surprised you still weigh the same actually with such an increase in activity, you need to be eating wayyyyy more right now, with all the exercise, you are just eating your maintenance calories and I`m sure you lost some fat and gained some muscle since you weigh the same -so just eat a bit more, and keep working out hard
Did a 3000 yard non stop swim this afternoon. On top of 2500 yards of various sets of sprinting and kicking exercises, and running 5 miles earlier in the morning. FUCK I'm tired.
[QUOTE=luverofJ!93;27039373]Did a 3000 yard non stop swim this afternoon. On top of 2500 yards of various sets of sprinting and kicking exercises, and running 5 miles earlier in the morning. FUCK I'm tired.[/QUOTE] Jesus. My limbs would fall off. I got my power work out at work last night, i sliced a box of sweet potatoes on the slicing machine, like the ones butchers use. My arms are tired. Too bad i can't go to the gym tonight, my mom needs someone to be here since she just got out of surgery.
[QUOTE=VQ35HR;27034932]It`s crazy how much things outside the gym affect your performance in the gym, eh? swimming, running, biking, helping someone move, etc. that's why I kind of stopped doing cardio for a while to focus really hard on my bodybuilding while I'm bulking, I want all the strength I can have [editline]28th December 2010[/editline] I was reading a book at Chapters yesterday and it was talking about how dumbbell flies are many bodybuilders' favourite exercises to overall build their pecs gonna start doing them more now lol[/QUOTE] i love flies and i really feel a lot of burn be slow and controlled or you can mess up your shoulders. Sorry i know you're not retarded i just want to make sure cuz i <3 u
[QUOTE=Binsky;27042744]i love flies and i really feel a lot of burn be slow and controlled or you can mess up your shoulders. Sorry i know you're not retarded i just want to make sure cuz i <3 u[/QUOTE] yeah man, the thing is I usually take everything at the gym pretty slow to get the most out of it (aka negatives) so I don`t have a problem with doing things too fast lol I stretch out so much now compared to a year ago, a year ago I fucked up my upper back and shoulder, was out for like 2 months and that`s just when I was starting to get serious [editline]29th December 2010[/editline] [QUOTE=luverofJ!93;27039373]Did a 3000 yard non stop swim this afternoon. On top of 2500 yards of various sets of sprinting and kicking exercises, and running 5 miles earlier in the morning. FUCK I'm tired.[/QUOTE] nice when i was competitive i would do that much, after a while i got used to it but when i tried working out AND swimming that much, shit sucked swimming 2 kilometers worth of 50 meter sprints sucks when your triceps hurt like shit [editline]29th December 2010[/editline] ugh how the hell do you get a really wide, thick back? like huge lats
Somewhat related: When you lose weight, what happens to the excess skin? I'm short of that helps, but I think I'm about to hit the growth stage of puberty.
[QUOTE=VQ35HR;27043186] ugh how the hell do you get a really wide, thick back? like huge lats[/QUOTE] pull-ups/chin-ups all kinds of rows deadlifts [editline]29th December 2010[/editline] [QUOTE=Binsky;27033389]V is full of wisdom and i endorse what he is saying. Just try to stick to white meats, oats, peanut butter and eggs for protein. Steer clear of red meats (honestly you should any way (especially beef(unless you're bulking (maybe)))[/QUOTE] Thanks, chicken is gonna be expensive though. And by the way I'm eating a shit ton of beef right now because I'm bulking, it tastes great and is way cheaper than chicken. It also has creatine.
I am a big fan of inverted rows. Any body else do them regularly?
i wanna try them, i love mixing up my excersies every 3 weeks or so. unfortuantly ive been bulking up and ive gone way down in the number of pullups and chinups :(. i used to be able to do 25-28. now if i kill myself i can do 18-20 :(. gonna have to work on getting that up again!
[QUOTE=Binsky;27042744]i love flies and i really feel a lot of burn be slow and controlled or you can mess up your shoulders. Sorry i know you're not retarded i just want to make sure cuz i <3 u[/QUOTE] Easily done, you've gotta be careful with your shoulders. I severly tore my rotator cuff playing rugby back in early September and was too hasty to get back down the gym, I left it 2 weeks and thought it was safe to go back down the gym. I was doing some incline flies when I felt my shoulder tear again and my arm gave way. Took another month out and was VERY careful, starting off with light weights. It's 95% healed now but I've lost some flexibility and it still tweaks or gives me trouble if I don't warm up properly. Don't take your body for granted because you'll miss it when you can't hit the gym. [editline]29th December 2010[/editline] [QUOTE=VQ35HR;27043186]yeah man, the thing is I usually take everything at the gym pretty slow to get the most out of it (aka negatives) so I don`t have a problem with doing things too fast lol I stretch out so much now compared to a year ago, a year ago I fucked up my upper back and shoulder, was out for like 2 months and that`s just when I was starting to get serious [editline]29th December 2010[/editline] nice when i was competitive i would do that much, after a while i got used to it but when i tried working out AND swimming that much, shit sucked swimming 2 kilometers worth of 50 meter sprints sucks when your triceps hurt like shit [editline]29th December 2010[/editline] ugh how the hell do you get a really wide, thick back? like huge lats[/QUOTE] Lots of close grip pulldowns, wide grip pulldowns, cable crossover pulldowns (cross arms overhead on cables and pull your arms down to shoulder level), seated rows and wide grip dips (using your lats/chest rather than triceps). Also another good exercise that I don't know the name of... Using the lat pulldown machine (can also be on the cables), stand facing the machine about an arms length away from the bar, keeping arms straight and about shoulders width apart, place arms on bar and pull down using your lats more than shoulders or tri's. It's a good exercise and burns you out fast but tones the very top of your lats. Best way it to dedicate a full day to your back as I find it can take at least a couple of hours to get a real good burn on your back.
[QUOTE=JakeIsWin;27044426]Somewhat related: When you lose weight, what happens to the excess skin? I'm short of that helps, but I think I'm about to hit the growth stage of puberty.[/QUOTE] pretty sure if you lose a HUGE amount of weight (idk like over 75 pounds) than the skin looks stretched out, not too sure though as I think it`s different for each person [editline]29th December 2010[/editline] [QUOTE=NotMeh;27044458]pull-ups/chin-ups all kinds of rows deadlifts [editline]29th December 2010[/editline] Thanks, chicken is gonna be expensive though. And by the way I'm eating a shit ton of beef right now because I'm bulking, it tastes great and is way cheaper than chicken. It also has creatine.[/QUOTE] we had people over yesterday and have 2 whole chickens leftover, fuck ay [editline]29th December 2010[/editline] [QUOTE=sam.clarke;27045909]Easily done, you've gotta be careful with your shoulders. I severly tore my rotator cuff playing rugby back in early September and was too hasty to get back down the gym, I left it 2 weeks and thought it was safe to go back down the gym. I was doing some incline flies when I felt my shoulder tear again and my arm gave way. Took another month out and was VERY careful, starting off with light weights. It's 95% healed now but I've lost some flexibility and it still tweaks or gives me trouble if I don't warm up properly. Don't take your body for granted because you'll miss it when you can't hit the gym. [editline]29th December 2010[/editline] Lots of close grip pulldowns, wide grip pulldowns, cable crossover pulldowns (cross arms overhead on cables and pull your arms down to shoulder level), seated rows and wide grip dips (using your lats/chest rather than triceps). Also another good exercise that I don't know the name of... Using the lat pulldown machine (can also be on the cables), stand facing the machine about an arms length away from the bar, keeping arms straight and about shoulders width apart, place arms on bar and pull down using your lats more than shoulders or tri's. It's a good exercise and burns you out fast but tones the very top of your lats. Best way it to dedicate a full day to your back as I find it can take at least a couple of hours to get a real good burn on your back.[/QUOTE] ya dude I do all those but I am still not getting the wideness I want the only one out of those I don`t do is the last one you said, straight arm pull down or whatever, cause I never knew what it worked lol, I`ll give it a try next week
[QUOTE=VQ35HR;27056939]pretty sure if you lose a HUGE amount of weight (idk like over 75 pounds) than the skin looks stretched out, not too sure though as I think it`s different for each person [/QUOTE] Not always, you can lose 200 pounds and not have that happen to you if you just lose your weight slowly. [url]http://weightloss.about.com/od/obesityhealth/a/blexcessskin.htm[/url]
Well, I only need to lose 5-10 lbs, I think I'm good c
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