[Nocturnal310]

couldnt be a perfect timing

i ve started working out over the past month.

been taking Whey Protein (Gold Standard)

how about making it a thread for body building

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by atothex /img/forum/go_quote.gif All with shirts I assume?

For the records? Yes. I used them a couple times, didn't like them.. They really only work well if you train your triceps/front delts. Didn't help me at all.. For those scratching their head.. goggle bench shirt...

 

[atothex]

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Originally Posted by kool bubba ice /img/forum/go_quote.gif For the records? Yes. I used them a couple times, didn't like them.. They really only work well if you train your triceps/front delts. Didn't help me at all.. For those scratching their head.. goggle bench shirt...

Yeah, I know the records are shirted. 450 shirtless is pretty damn impressive, especially considering age. I've never heard of anyone actually peaking at 19.

I'll never get up there... I like being thin.

Anyways, enough circle jerking around; let's have some real discussion. Belts on small dudes doing relatively light weights: yay or nay? I only see the big guys wearing it, but honestly my lower back is feeling it every once in a while.

 

[skitlets]

I'm extremely thin. Is it at all possible to put on maybe 10 pounds through body weight exercises? I've been doing push ups, pull/chin ups, crunches, and I have access to a leg press and simple pulley weight machine which I use for a standing fly. I lifted a lot a couple years back and only put on maybe 5 pounds in 3 months, so I probably wasn't eating enough. Nowadays I don't have the time to hit the gym 4 days a week. Are gains feasible or will I have to find time to head to an actual gym?

 

[atothex]

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Originally Posted by skitlets /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm extremely thin. Is it at all possible to put on maybe 10 pounds through body weight exercises? I've been doing push ups, pull/chin ups, crunches, and I have access to a leg press and simple pulley weight machine which I use for a standing fly. I lifted a lot a couple years back and only put on maybe 5 pounds in 3 months, so I probably wasn't eating enough. Nowadays I don't have the time to hit the gym 4 days a week. Are gains feasible or will I have to find time to head to an actual gym?

Definitely! Eat, train, sleep. Learn how to eat: the whats and whens are pretty important. Lower body exercises with big compound movements are especially helpful. Body squats, lunges and such.

 

[APWiseman]

I am just shy of the 1000 lbs. club. Leaning out for an upcoming BJJ tournament isn't helping much either. Bench 1RM 320lb, Deadlift 295lb 3RM, Squat 315 3RM, those were @ 5' 10" @190lb, now I'm at 175lb...faster, more endurance but my bench has dropped by a good 25lbs. My squats probably suck now, since I've just been doing hills and running stairs.

atothex- As for lifting belts, I don't use one. I heard from this Kinesiology major (a girl I was seeing at the time) that it does not in fact engage more core or offer any sort of stability...so I just suck it in and keep that core tight.

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by skitlets /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm extremely thin. Is it at all possible to put on maybe 10 pounds through body weight exercises? I've been doing push ups, pull/chin ups, crunches, and I have access to a leg press and simple pulley weight machine which I use for a standing fly. I lifted a lot a couple years back and only put on maybe 5 pounds in 3 months, so I probably wasn't eating enough. Nowadays I don't have the time to hit the gym 4 days a week. Are gains feasible or will I have to find time to head to an actual gym?

I'd focus on bigger muscle groups, & compound exercises, using more then one major body part.. Bench press: Chest. Front delts. Triceps. Squats: Quads/Hamstrings. etc.. These are also mass builders. Not sure if you are a hard gainer or not.. But For increased muscle mass, & more weight, I'd recommend the power lifts.. But building a good foundation is key. Form & proper body mechanics over weight.. If you start with bad habits they will be hard to get rid of. If you have trouble gaining weight.. & protein shake, or high calorie but nutritional shake can be taken. You can save money & make your own. Training 2 days a week to start is fine.. If gaining quality weight is what you want, my suggestions are a good starting point.

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by atothex /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yeah, I know the records are shirted. 450 shirtless is pretty damn impressive, especially considering age. I've never heard of anyone actually peaking at 19. I'll never get up there... I like being thin. Anyways, enough circle jerking around; let's have some real discussion. Belts on small dudes doing relatively light weights: yay or nay? I only see the big guys wearing it, but honestly my lower back is feeling it every once in a while.

Thank you.. Also, no huge chest bump & no arching.. It seems like a great accomplishment to the outside world, but in the Power lifting world a teen benching 400 plus isn't THAT unusual. Far from the norm of course.. But when I subscribed to PL USA, I'd read about quit a few 18-19 yr old putting up anywhere from 400-525...

Belts should be used sparingly IMO.. Just like wraps & shirts.. If used too much will become a crutch & weaken your lower back.

 

[kool bubba ice]

About my grip progress.. Was able to close the HG200lb 18 times with my right hand.. Albeit, the last two reps, I can't be 100% sure I closed them all the way. I rested 3 days. Also, I use rubber bands to train my forearm extensors.. The muscles that open the hand.. Much lighter weight of course.. 1-2 regular rubber bands will do.. I do 3 sets to fatigue..

 

[dbfreak]

Any tips how I can achieve these results or would I be reaching too high?

 

[APWiseman]

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Originally Posted by kool bubba ice /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'd focus on bigger muscle groups, & compound exercises, using more then one major body part.. Bench press: Chest. Front delts. Triceps. Squats: Quads/Hamstrings. etc.. These are also mass builders. Not sure if you are a hard gainer or not.. But For increased muscle mass, & more weight, I'd recommend the power lifts.. But building a good foundation is key. Form & proper body mechanics over weight.. If you start with bad habits they will be hard to get rid of. If you have trouble gaining weight.. & protein shake, or high calorie but nutritional shake can be taken. You can save money & make your own. Training 2 days a week to start is fine.. If gaining quality weight is what you want, my suggestions are a good starting point.

Do you focus on Olympic lifts more (e.g. Clean and Jerk and snatchs)? Or do you make sure to get a good foundation on the cores lifts first (bench, squat, deadlift, pull-ups)?

 

[skitlets]

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Originally Posted by kool bubba ice /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'd focus on bigger muscle groups, & compound exercises, using more then one major body part.. Bench press: Chest. Front delts. Triceps. Squats: Quads/Hamstrings. etc.. These are also mass builders. Not sure if you are a hard gainer or not.. But For increased muscle mass, & more weight, I'd recommend the power lifts.. But building a good foundation is key. Form & proper body mechanics over weight.. If you start with bad habits they will be hard to get rid of. If you have trouble gaining weight.. & protein shake, or high calorie but nutritional shake can be taken. You can save money & make your own. Training 2 days a week to start is fine.. If gaining quality weight is what you want, my suggestions are a good starting point.

I think I am a hardgainer. I stuffed my face 4 times a day as much as I could, on top of daily protein shakes. On the flip side, I think I overworked myself. I was at the gym 5 days a week doing high reps for even small muscles like biceps/triceps. (5 sets, 10 reps) Looking back, that might have overworked my muscles. I did focus heavily on compound upper body lifts, like the bench, decline bench, and 2x dumbbell bench. I never maxxed but I was repping about 135lb x 6. I'd say not bad for someone who is 5'7 and not even 125. My chest muscles got a lot stronger but not any bigger.

Push ups probably won't be as effective as doing weighted benches, but are they enough to make a noticeable increase in mass? I'm thinking of getting pushup handles for increased range. As I said before, nothing crazy, I'm just looking to add about 10 pounds of muscle. I notice my arms show visible gains relatively quickly, it's just my chest that refuses to budge.

I've also never incorporated chin/pull ups into my workout regimen before. After the first few days... my back has never been that sore before. Great workout!

 

[cantsleep]

ucsd got nice rimac.

sucks i started working out after i graduated..

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by APWiseman /img/forum/go_quote.gif Do you focus on Olympic lifts more (e.g. Clean and Jerk and snatchs)? Or do you make sure to get a good foundation on the cores lifts first (bench, squat, deadlift, pull-ups)?

You really need a Certified strength & conditioning coach, or other knowledgeable person to tech you the proper techniques when it comes to the clean & jerk & snatches. Most trainers really have no clue & is out of their scope. Building a good foundation in the core lifts are essential for long term success & in terms of reducing injury. Starting on free weights over machines would be ideal, since you must balance each arm individually, helps builds better coordination & helps to employ stabilizer muscles among other things..

 

[atothex]

I've been doing the weight thing for 7 years now, and I've never bothered with Olympic lifts. Olympic lifts for a newb is just a frightening idea. Even safer lifts like a flat bench with spot can have horrific mishaps, like with that USC kid. Tragic stuff.

Anyways, progress always comes easy for newbs. Just need to learn real discipline, that's all.