16 Jan 09
Originally posted by JieNice site. I returned to gym two weeks ago and I am pretty much weak like I practice bench with the empty stick (20 kilos) 😛 Lol, eventually it will get better I guess.
For anyone who wants a pushup program the hundred pushups at http://hundredpushups.com/ is good. My bench has gone up but my pushups have not gone up. I suppose if you did the 100 pushups programme alone, one might really do 100 pushups in one go.
16 Jan 09
Originally posted by JieA better plan is going to the gym or you will have a strange looking body.
For anyone who wants a pushup program the hundred pushups at http://hundredpushups.com/ is good. My bench has gone up but my pushups have not gone up. I suppose if you did the 100 pushups programme alone, one might really do 100 pushups in one go.
Here's my plan for any who's getting off their sorry @ss & hitting the gym.
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Goal: Gain muscle mass.
Diet: Diet's important. If you don't have the right diet for your plan, every gym minute is a waste in terms of your goal. I'm on a 4,000 calorie diet. 4 - 6 eggs, 2 whole grain toast slices each day. If you're not a natural eater, like me (I used to hardly eat), then I recommend getting gainer shakes. 1000 calories each / 60 grams of protein.
www.bodybuilding.com is an excellent site. All kinds of information there. They also sell stuff. Buy the Optimum Pro Complex gainer shake if your goal is the same.
My routine follows. I do 3 reps of each exercise, with 8 - 15 repetitions. If you want STRENGTH, but not BULK, then do MORE WEIGHT, LESS REPS
Mondays I do chest, triceps, and shoulders, abs. Wednesdays, I work back and biceps. Fridays, the hardest day: Rip my leg fibers apart.
I recommend getting a trainer if you've never been to the gym. The keep you motivated.
As for how much I can bench, not too much compared to you guys evidently. I can do 3 sets of 140 - 150 lbs, 8 - 12 reps each. Benching is hardly a measure of your body though. I know people who can bench 240 lbs, but I can leg press almost as much as them.
16 Jan 09
Originally posted by RamnedIt seems you know much about the subject. I recently restarted my gym sessions but I am not sure yet what's better to work on, mass or definition. Can I do both at the same time ?
A better plan is going to the gym or you will have a strange looking body.
Here's my plan for any who's getting off their sorry @ss & hitting the gym.
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[b]Goal: Gain muscle mass.
Diet: Diet's important. If you don't have the right diet for your plan, every gym minute is a waste in terms of your goal. I'm on a 4,000 calorie diet. 4 - 6 eggs, 2 ...[text shortened]... though. I know people who can bench 240 lbs, but I can leg press almost as much as them.[/b]
17 Jan 09
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Originally posted by ivan2908Yeah I learned a ton from my old trainer, who was a body-builder.
It seems you know much about the subject. I recently restarted my gym sessions but I am not sure yet what's better to work on, mass or definition. Can I do both at the same time ?
If you are looking to gain muscle mass, the definition will come with it, because you are, well, adding muscle so you're going to see it. First thing I noticed was ab definition, then arms and chest. Legs took longer but come too.
EAT! EEAAATTT ALLLLOOOOTT of whole foods: eggs, cheese, bread - carbs and protein!! Else you will BURN your muscles rather than build them! Eat every 2-3 hours.
17 Jan 09
Originally posted by RamnedUsed to work out, now I just do the eating part.
EAT! EEAAATTT ALLLLOOOOTT of whole foods: eggs, cheese, bread - carbs and protein!! Else you will BURN your muscles rather than build them! Eat every 2-3 hours.
I especially liked the post about the six eggs.
Although 4000 calories is a bit modest.
😉
17 Jan 09
Originally posted by RamnedIf you are looking to get big and strong why not do squats, deadlifts etc? Look at Chen at 58 kg http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-08/11/content_9172604.htm
A better plan is going to the gym or you will have a strange looking body.
Here's my plan for any who's getting off their sorry @ss & hitting the gym.
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[b]Goal: Gain muscle mass.
My routine follows. I do 3 reps of each exercise, with 8 - 15 repetitions. If you want STRENGTH, but not BULK, then do MORE WEIGHT, LESS REPS
Mondays I do chest, t ...[text shortened]... rt.
I recommend getting a trainer if you've never been to the gym. The keep you motivated.[/b]