Yeah I read the same thing from the Body-for-Life book... which Anthony Ellis endorses, I believe.Originally posted by jiggapayne
shiftkey, apparently testosterone levels decrease after about an hour or working out, so you should keep the workout under an hour if possible. this is according to anthony ellis' book(check out skinnyguy.net)
Yes. try 100x6, 100x6, 105 x4 next timeOriginally posted by MattB
I just got some quick questions
Today I did my routine, chest+back
for the benchpress, i did 3 sets of 8 reps at95pounds
for the firstr two sets, I completed it without any help
for the last set, i needed a little bit of help for the last 2 reps
should I increase my weight on the benchpress next time to a hundred pounds?
Buy a whey protein powder. Mix it with milk. I use Optimum Nutrition's Pro-Complex (Chocolate flavor) their 100% Whey is not bad either.secondly, I dont think I am getting enough protein (i eat lots of meat already) and I want to use milk as a supplement. Should I drink skim milk instead of 1% ? The reason for drinking skim milk i that i dont want too gain too much fat cus i will need to cut it down later.
No. This is for anyone looking to gain lean muscle mass. Frame size has nothing to do with it.Originally posted by DJ Wez
Hey this is for people who have smaller frames like myself.
You are utterly clueless as to how the body works. This is utter and complete hogwash. Please go read Tudor Bompa's "Physiology of Strength Training" immediately.It seems for me, my muscles stop growing pretty quickly (less than a week).
Go right ahead, but you'll soon be overtrained and your gains will start to stall.I'm tempted to workout each body part more than once a week because of this.
Generally, if you're lifting to increase muscle mass and are not taking steroids, once a week (assuming you are lifting hard and eating enough) is more than enough stimulation/hypertrophy to achieve significant muscle mass increases over time.Is there a shorter time needed for people whose muscles aren't as large at the moment, or is the one week rule applicable to everyone in general?
It does make a little sense on paper, but in reality it does not work that way... it's not enough of a justification to recommend multiple training sessions in a week for one body part.It makes some--though not much--sense that if your body mass is smaller, there wouldn't be as long of a recovery period needed since not as much muscle is being recovered....
I know that when you're starting out, you want to be doing bench press and barbell curls every day, but trust me, the iron game is one of extreme patience, dedication, and consistency.Right now I'm still recovering weekly as Diesel recommends.
Naive, yes. Stupid, no. That's how you learn.But let me know if there is any validity in my naive question!
Because they are relatively small muscle groups and don't really need tons of volume to grow. Short, heavy, intense is the way to make em grow!Originally posted by Triangulo
Diesel, why do you only put 5-7 sets for tris and shoulders?
Back is a huge muscle group, Chest is not as big, but big enough to merit the extra volume. These two especially react well to more volume and heavy work with compound, multijoint exercises.why is chest and back more ?
Not more exercises (as I think there are way more arm exercises than there are back ones..) just more INTENSITY and EFFORT. You can build a superlative back just using Deadlifts, Pull-Ups, and Rowing Movements. Just as you can build an awesome chest on Pressing Movements alone.Do these muscles require more exercises to develop?
good shyt.I have just started the bulkin plan.
Do not be too easy. If you are too easy to get, she will not want you. If you are too easy to keep, she will lose interest in you. If you are too easy to control, she will not respect you.
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If at all possible, stick with the whey powder.. the protein they use in those "protein bars" is usually ****ty or some serious crap soy filler protein..Originally posted by DJ Wez
DIESEL:
As for whey protein, is it just as good if I took the whey protein BARS--as long as I ingest the proper amount--or stay with the powder mix?
Originally posted by DJ Logic
I can't believe this thread is stickied.
No fvcking cardio? Real nice Diesel. Encourage these young men to become so obsessed with their appearance that they are not concerned about their health.
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I feel your pain, people. I used to be the scrawny runt who could never gain weight because of my crazy metabolism. Back in '98 I finally got fed up and started hitting the gym and taking lots of protein/eating a whole lot. After about a year, I bulked up pretty huge and it was nice getting a little extra attention from the ladies. But thats the funny thing. I only got a little extra attention, and it did not help me with my game. Come to think of it, I didn't get laid the whole time I was buff.
Looking back on this experience, I must say that nothing compares to the mental high you get when you incorporate some good cardio into your routine.
Sure, cardio will hinder your bulking process, but I think it makes up for that with the sheer rush of endorphins you get which enhance your mood and give you a confidence that muscles can't touch.
Not to mention it is HEALTHY!!!!!!!!
I am no longer buffed out.
I run, cycle, weight train and practice Tai Chi.
With clothes on you could mistake me for skinny.
But I am strong, lean and mean.
Always get compliments on my body from the girls I've shagged.
Guys don't listen to this meat-head.
Your health is so much more important than getting beefy!
A lot of chicks don't even like this muscle-bound look.
If you are thinking of using creatine, then at least be aware of the harmful effects of this new product. Before you shell out your hard-earned cash on poison, read this:
My Don Juan brothers, take a look at yourselves and decide why you want to change your body
Bulking up for ladies = AFC
Building strong muscles and healthy body for yourself = DJ
'Nuff said!
Encourage does not mean to make someone do something. Pick up a dictionary, my intellectually challenged friend and look that sh!t up! Here, I will even save you the trouble:Encourage? Last I checked this is a free country. NO ONE MAKES YOU DO ANYTHING YOU DON'T WANT TO DO. I don't anyone to do anything. I simply put down the guidelines to put on natural muscle mass in the fastest way possible. Learn to fukkin' read before you start putting words in my mouth.
Scrawniness is never attractive. But there is such a thing as overdoing it. Eating an unhealthy amount of food and putting all sorts of chemicals in your body...and you call yourself healthy...ha!When did I ever say being huge would get you laid ? I will say this tho, most chicks like muscles over scrawniness anyday.
I have read both guides and find them to be misleading and based on your own close-minded ignorance.You obviously don't squat or deadlift. Also, I think you should read my GUIDE TO CUTTING UP.. it's all about cardio, retard.
I never said one was better than the other, merely pointing out your flawed reasoning that you should not do ANY cardio. Maybe that creatine is messing with your cognitive abilities (um, i'm sorry that's probably too smart for you..funny little creatine make diesel head not think so good)So is weight training. Probably healthier than straight cardio, too.
Baseless assumption....whatever!Somehow, I figure you were never that big to begin with...
A true sign of someone who talks out of their ass is over-use of the word "probably" You can make all the blind assumptions you want about me, but it doesn't deter from the fact that you are advocating unhealthy behavior, diesel.You are probably none of the three. What is your definition of strong? - trust me, you aren't.. What is your definition of lean? oh yeah, what I would term "skinny fat".... And you're more an idiot than mean.
Actually that statement was uncalled for. I am sorry if I hurt your feelings, meathead.Meat-head?? Aren't we getting stereotypical now?? Like I said, who's sounding like the idiot now?
Did you even read the link? Do yourself a favor and type the words "harmful effects of creatine" into google's search engine. You should do a little homework before putting controversial substances in your body, pal. This is by far the worst advice you are giving here. I don't blame you because I know you are just ignorant to the truth. But hey, what do I know? I don't agree with you so I must be an idiot.Creatine, poison? Keep talking, idiot.
I'd rather insult the board and challenge your bad advice if it will help them find a healthier alternative.Once again you insult this board by making wild assumptions that the only reason we would ever want to make ourselves bigger and stronger is to shag more girls. You are so full of shyt. Just because that's the reason YOU DID IT, doesn't mean it's the reason I or anyone else does it.
At least we agree on somethingNo girl is worth the pain one goes through in the gym.
What's the matter? I thought high-testosterone males were supposed to enjoy a challenge. Didn't know I was dealing with an over-sensitive wuss-bag. OK, ok I won't post anymore if you are going to be a little b!tch about this.Yeah, please...shut the fukk up now.
If you currently have too many women chasing you, calling you, harassing you, knocking on your door at 2 o'clock in the morning... then I have the simple solution for you.
Just read my free ebook 22 Rules for Massive Success With Women and do the opposite of what I recommend.
This will quickly drive all women away from you.
And you will be able to relax and to live your life in peace and quiet.