Gym hitters, what muscle group are you struggling with?
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Proof that creatine damages your liver?
Think about Creatine is it'll wreck your liver if you don't drink enough water with it, plus once you stop taking it you shrink back down since it's all water weight. I may try out some whey, but think short of vitamins i'm going to stay away from the rest. My goal is to looked more ripped for the missus, and to have the extra physical strength in case I need it. I have a fast metabolism still even at 25 and a natural wide chest/shoulders, I want to get thick enough to where my colar bones don't show
Seems like everyone that goes to the GYM gets injured. You guys should do body weight exercises. A good book for building muscle with exclusively body weight is called Convict Conditioning By: Paul Wade check out the reviews on Amazon Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Convict Conditioning: How to Bust Free of All Weakness-Using the Lost Secrets of Supreme Survival Strength
Agreed. Everyone's goals are different. Some want to big enough to have to turn sideways to get through doors, some want to be ripped to shreds, some want to be strong as fuck, etc. All of them are going to take a good amount of work, dedication, and consistency over time.
You don't have to eat 6-7 times a day to grow, just have to eat at a calorie surplus each day regardless of meal frequency.
Everyone responds different to certain exercises, switch things around from time to time. Also, it took me awhile to realize going through the motion isn't enough, you have to really focus on the rep and hit the muscle from different angles to find what works best for you. Trial and error. My chest was my weakest point by far for awhile, threw in incline work with the barbell and dumbbells in my routine this past fall/winter and chest has finally caught up with everything else.
Think about Creatine is it'll wreck your liver if you don't drink enough water with it, plus once you stop taking it you shrink back down since it's all water weight. I may try out some whey, but think short of vitamins i'm going to stay away from the rest. My goal is to looked more ripped for the missus, and to have the extra physical strength in case I need it. I have a fast metabolism still even at 25 and a natural wide chest/shoulders, I want to get thick enough to where my colar bones don't show
The effects of creatine on kidneys/liver is overblown. There are tons more reputable studies done that show it is the most safe and proven supplement to date than there are that show it is bad for your health.
If you look hard enough, you can find a study that proves anything. I think I came across one a few days ago that adding cinnamon to food increases metabolism by some ridiculous number.
Fucking cinnamon, really?
Awesome pics. Great size. Look thick. Solid. Tight. Keep us all posted on your continued progress with any new progress pics or vid clips. Show us what you got man. Wanna see how freakin' huge, solid, thick and tight you can get. Thanks for the motivation.
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Also mind sharing your exact diet and work-out plan?
"Weight side-bends on back extension machine, 2x15 (35 lbs dumbbell)"
Can't get this..
I am having inappropriate thoughts just looking at ur abs.. :liebe028:
I'm a lay expert in this field. Been hitting the gym for 4 years. Currently on a diet to shed a little fat I've gained. My abs are still very visible but I'm not as vascular so I'm cutting down for the summer. My diet is like so (my portions are small btw)
Morning: oats + skimmed milk + cinnamon + agave nectar & whey protein + organic yogurt.
Mid morning: egg whites + black pudding (guilty pleasure)
Lunch: Sweet potato (boiled) + white fish fillet (boiled) + spinach (boiled)
Mid afternoon: sweet potato + white fish fillet + broccoli with cauliflower
Evening: Brown rice + boiled chicken breast + basil
Dinner: Sweet potato + white fish fillet + spinach (I like it) + organic yogurt and whey protein.
Inbetween meals I snack on a handful of nuts and some fruit. Usually a small orange or a plum.
As for bodyparts I struggle with: traps cuz my clavicles are a little narrow (improving), chest (quickly improving). I'm currently on the german volume training program to gain mass & lose fat.
Morning: oats + skimmed milk + cinnamon + agave nectar & whey protein + organic yogurt.
Mid morning: egg whites + black pudding (guilty pleasure)
Lunch: Sweet potato (boiled) + white fish fillet (boiled) + spinach (boiled)
Mid afternoon: sweet potato + white fish fillet + broccoli with cauliflower
Evening: Brown rice + boiled chicken breast + basil
Dinner: Sweet potato + white fish fillet + spinach (I like it) + organic yogurt and whey protein.
Inbetween meals I snack on a handful of nuts and some fruit. Usually a small orange or a plum.
As for bodyparts I struggle with: traps cuz my clavicles are a little narrow (improving), chest (quickly improving). I'm currently on the german volume training program to gain mass & lose fat.
How do you prepare the "boiled" fish and chicken breast..
You just boil it is water, and that's it?
Must be healthy, but I can't imagine eating for lunch and dinner.. everyday..
I'll admit that it's not great. I use seasoning to keep things interesting.
I know I said the fish is 'boiled' but it's actually microwaved. The fillets are initially frozen. I then place them in the microwave and in 3 minutes, the ice has melted and effectively 'boiled' the fish. For flavor I like to take some organic yogurt, mix in some basil and freshly ground black pepper and use it as a sauce. I try not to use too much as the calories go up really quickly.
For chicken, I just put it in shallow water and boil it for 20 minutes. I sprinkle some pepper over it and it's ready to go. Admittedly, I hate chicken breast no matter how well prepared it is. It's my least favorite meal.
The brain. Hardest to master yet the most rewarding to train. Master the brain, and you won't be stressing if your fucking deltoids pop out of your shirt.
PS. If you train for maximum function, you also won't be worring about your "neck" or "abs". I'd rather be a strong average looking dude who can deadlift 500lb than some skinny fuck with big biceps and curls 50lbs for useless hypertrophy which will shrink over time anyway.
PS. If you train for maximum function, you also won't be worring about your "neck" or "abs". I'd rather be a strong average looking dude who can deadlift 500lb than some skinny fuck with big biceps and curls 50lbs for useless hypertrophy which will shrink over time anyway.
If you want to see an interesting workout/diet routine, check this out:
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Everything is genetic, it doesnt stop people from working out their chest, back or arms though does it?
Do more shrugs, up right rows and other trap exercises... You dont want a big neck... what you want are muscles from your ears to your shoulders and those are your trapezius... :zzwhip:
Chest and arms are the hardest for me. Never had a problem with strength, its just really hard for me to get any bigger or get any more definition in that area
My traps grew exponentially when I started doing incline dumbbell rows. Set the bench to about ~3 or 4 and lay flat on your chest on it. Do shrugs in a straight up and down motion without pinching your back. You will be pleased with the results.
Upright rows are also great for traps.
Abs - lower body fat percentage. Absolutely no need at all to do isolation ab work. If you do your compound lifts (squats, deadlifts, military press, etc) your core will get more than enough work.
Upright rows are also great for traps.
Abs - lower body fat percentage. Absolutely no need at all to do isolation ab work. If you do your compound lifts (squats, deadlifts, military press, etc) your core will get more than enough work.
