[QUOTE=Devodiere;27275506]Reading this thread makes me think that working all muscles every day I do a workout is a bad idea.[/QUOTE]
Well splits are usually way more effective than full-body routines.
[QUOTE=NotMeh;27276055]Well splits are usually way more effective than full-body routines.[/QUOTE]
Effective in what way? Build muscle faster by focussing on particular areas each day and giving them more rest? I can see how that works but does it work better than just working them all repeatedly?
I used to do full-body routines when i first started out. I did it for like 6 months, then change to a 3 body part routine (chest, shoulder, tris on one day etc.), then finally changed to a 2 part routine. I found that my 3 and 2 part routine worked substantially better than the full-body one, just because i can fit in so many exercises towards one body part per workout.
I regret not using a 2 part routine when I first stared because I would have progressed much better i rekon.
[QUOTE=Mr_Razzums;27275313]I think my abs are growing unevenly... Like one side is around a cm difference vertically compared to the other side. Any one know anything about this?[/QUOTE]
Your abs are growing unevenly? Oh well. It almost looks like I fully lack the highest right side ab.
[QUOTE=Devodiere;27276098]Effective in what way? Build muscle faster by focussing on particular areas each day and giving them more rest? I can see how that works but does it work better than just working them all repeatedly?[/QUOTE]
Working every muscle every day is too spread out. You're supposed to do around 3-4 sets for a muscle to have successfully worked a muscle and there is just simply no way you can do that with a full body work out and even if you could your body after like a little more than an hour of working out your body will shut down. Also, your muscles need sufficient amount of rest so it's good so isolate certain muscles and focus on them and then let them heal for a week or so and then hit them hard again
It seems that my core/arms is developing far faster than my chest.
[img]http://gyazo.com/d43559ac43c1069474ce499701340aaf.png[/img]
Here's a picture before I really started working out
[img]http://gyazo.com/8a527e774097f8c8585ed46f579af572.png[/img]
Here's from last night. It seems like my chest is the only thing that hasn't really grown, even though I've increased my BP a lot. What to do for chest hypertrophy?
[editline]8th January 2011[/editline]
And also bonus homer pajama pants
Do you do incline press too?
I stopped working it into my routine because everyone told me I was OTing pecs when I said I do flys/flat/incline/decline in a day.
[QUOTE=Perfumly;27280513]I stopped working it into my routine because everyone told me I was OTing pecs when I said I do flys/flat/incline/decline in a day.[/QUOTE]
you prob want to take decline out instead of incline. The upper pecs don't get worked as much
You should also do dumbbell flies for chest, best chest exercise ever IMO.
I'm getting a new protein shake pretty soon since I'm running out. What's a good, low calorie shake?
I'm considering getting this:
[url]http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/gn/myofusion.html[/url]
Because I've heard it's good, but it's higher calorie than my last shake. I want to lost fat while still gaining muscle. What would you guys recommend?
I only take 1 scoop in 1 cup of skim milk per day (maybe switching to water to reduce calories since I've heard this tastes good in it).
And another question:
How are incline and decline bench press different from normal bench press? Should I put them into my workouts?
I gunna try and take new pics today, at around 235.
[QUOTE=GamerKiwi;27281163]I'm getting a new protein shake pretty soon since I'm running out. What's a good, low calorie shake?
I'm considering getting this:
[url]http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/gn/myofusion.html[/url]
Because I've heard it's good, but it's higher calorie than my last shake. I want to lost fat while still gaining muscle. What would you guys recommend?
I only take 1 scoop in 1 cup of skim milk per day (maybe switching to water to reduce calories since I've heard this tastes good in it).
And another question:
How are incline and decline bench press different from normal bench press? Should I put them into my workouts?[/QUOTE]
Idk much about shake so I'll answer the other question
Incline press works your clavicular pecs (or upper pecs) while decline works you sternal pecs (lower)
The reason why i recommend doing incline more is because BP already works sternal (not as hard as decline but still a good bit), whereas, there aren't too many exercises you can do to work your clavicular pecs
Ok is just took the vids, there MPG4, how do i upload them?
My stats are 15 years old, 6' and 235.
Here we go:
Damn how do I make it bigger?
[img_thumb]http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/6186/15235lb.jpg[/img_thumb]
You look pretty well built. You just have a bit of a gut but that's easy enough to be rid of.
Also, your legs look like they could snap me in two
Yeah, I'm bulking right now, never going to cut for highschool, trying to go play college ball.
I'm about 235 in the morning and 240 at night, and I have abs in some lighting, I'm trying to get the other pics up too. Shooting for 250 night weight by March.
You look like you have quite a bit of muscle. What are your maxes?
Nice. What sport are you talking about when you say college ball?
[editline]8th January 2011[/editline]
because a lot of sports involve balls
Fuuu double post.
Division 1 college football.
My maxes are
Bench: 265 which is my worst lift. I have a big black friend who can do 335 for reps.
Squat: 385 ATG, box squat is somewhere in the high 400's.
Powerclean: 280 as of yesterday, my best lift, will break the school record in a lil bit.
I find it all really hard to stick to and keep doing it. My dad taught me my workout routine. First I begin with the Primary, which is pulling that bar behind you back to do your biceps (I don't know the proper names) and back, and I do benchpresses for my triceps and chest. I usually do about 7 sets of these, all to faliure, which I make sure is around the 9 rep mark. Then I do the Secondary, which is rowing for my biceps and pulldowns for my triceps, usually about 5 sets, all to faliure. Then I move onto dumbells after that, usually around 3 sets, again all to faliure. I do my triceps and biceps on seperate days, too.
I also do squatts for my legs, usually around 8 sets all to faliure. It's great in the morning when you have to crawl to get around, because your legs are numb. I can't stick to it at all though, because I get bored. I think the most I ever did was around 3 weeks, doing the routine twice a week. Felt pretty strong after those 3 weeks.
[QUOTE=Bleach Qeef;27282379]Fuuu double post.
Division 1 college football.
My maxes are
Bench: 265 which is my worst lift. I have a big black friend who can do 335 for reps.
Squat: 385 ATG, box squat is somewhere in the high 400's.
Powerclean: 280 as of yesterday, my best lift, will break the school record in a lil bit.[/QUOTE]
Nice.
What can you deadlift?
[QUOTE=DAS-QPYN;27282418]I find it all really hard to stick to and keep doing it. My dad taught me my workout routine. First I begin with the Primary, which is pulling that bar behind you back to do your biceps (I don't know the proper names) and back, and I do benchpresses for my triceps and chest. I usually do about 7 sets of these, all to faliure, which I make sure is around the 9 rep mark. Then I do the Secondary, which is rowing for my biceps and pulldowns for my triceps, usually about 5 sets, all to faliure. Then I move onto dumbells after that, usually around 3 sets, again all to faliure. I do my triceps and biceps on seperate days, too.
I also do squatts for my legs, usually around 8 sets all to faliure. It's great in the morning when you have to crawl to get around, because your legs are numb. I can't stick to it at all though, because I get bored. I think the most I ever did was around 3 weeks, doing the routine twice a week. Felt pretty strong after those 3 weeks.[/QUOTE]
add more volume to your work out. It sounds like you're doing a lot more set than you should be. For squats you probably only want to do 4-5 sets.
Also it sounds like your schedule is a little too spread out.
I don't deadlift.
I used to, with terrible form and after wrestling freshmen year I got 405 at sub-200lbs. But my back got killed one day in practice during football and ever since deadlifting has hurt my lower back. I don't do it anymore, but I do do Stiff Legged Deadlifts for my lowerback and hamstrings.
I've been drinking protein shake for five months and just recently started preparing it with a BLENDER. lol.
Is there any difference?
Anyway, I'm going to take a topless screenie of me, and you guys will tell me what I'm doing right, and what I'm doing wrong.
I'm a weakling so be nice. :ohdear:
I just assume the blender would shake things up better and give a better mix.
None of us will judge you. We're here to help
[QUOTE=GamerKiwi;27281163]I'm getting a new protein shake pretty soon since I'm running out. What's a good, low calorie shake?
I'm considering getting this:
[url]http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/gn/myofusion.html[/url]
Because I've heard it's good, but it's higher calorie than my last shake. I want to lost fat while still gaining muscle. What would you guys recommend?
I only take 1 scoop in 1 cup of skim milk per day (maybe switching to water to reduce calories since I've heard this tastes good in it).
And another question:
How are incline and decline bench press different from normal bench press? Should I put them into my workouts?[/QUOTE]
That shake is so delicious. I look forward to it so much.
[QUOTE=Mr_Razzums;27283123]That shake is so delicious. I look forward to it so much.[/QUOTE]
Does it work well in water? My last one tasted like dog shit in water, but tasted awesome in milk. I'd like to cut some calories out.
Also:
I just found another powder that looks pretty good.
Right now I'm choosing between this:
[url]http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Double-Chocolate/dp/B000QSNYGI[/url]
And this:
[url]http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/gn/myofusion.html[/url]
I'm leaning a little more towards the former since it's lower calorie.
Does one have a better formula than the other?
Get the Optimum Nutrition one.
[QUOTE=Bleach Qeef;27282565]I don't deadlift.
I used to, with terrible form and after wrestling freshmen year I got 405 at sub-200lbs. But my back got killed one day in practice during football and ever since deadlifting has hurt my lower back. I don't do it anymore, but I do do Stiff Legged Deadlifts for my lowerback and hamstrings.[/QUOTE]
where are you from?
Pics are up now.. There are so many things wrong with me, I appear to have some sort of back problems? Idk. My ribs are always visible. :smith: I know I have back problems but I am not sure what they are. I always have lower back pain.
[img_thumb]http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/AnemoneS2/agusworkout1.png [/img_thumb]
[img_thumb] http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/AnemoneS2/agusworkout2.png[/img_thumb]
[img_thumb] http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/AnemoneS2/agusworkout3.png[/img_thumb]
So what have I managed to do right? And where should I focus more?
God I hate my face.
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