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Help for Beginners
by
Alex
on 07 Nov, 2008 20:45
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I remember what it was like being a beginner.
If anyone needs a bit of free help with some serious dieting questions just ask.
Im not a personal trainer but I consider myself a conditioning expert. I was once pretty fat due to an injury, and made a big comback. I am a national level competitor and try to stay in contest shape year round.
I can answer some of your questions here:
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#1
by
Alex
on 07 Nov, 2008 20:49
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#2
by
Alex
on 07 Nov, 2008 20:51
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#3
by
Drewbull
on 08 Nov, 2008 03:16
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Well man I wished I was built like you. Ok I know genetics plays a big part but I believe I could have a much better build if I worked at it. I want to increase muscle size and lose body fat. Any tips? Thanks man.
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#4
by
Robmeister
on 08 Nov, 2008 07:47
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That's INSANE vascularity, man !!!!
Couple of questions:
1) What % body fat are those pics?
2) What's yer weight/height?
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#5
by
Alex
on 09 Nov, 2008 19:52
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Drewbull - Yes genetics do play a large part but i find working hard and eating right will do wonders. Building muscle wont come over night but takes some time as you already know. My weight goes between 160lbs - 180lbs depending if its offseason or im getting ready for a comp. My constant is roughly 400g. Protein and 300-350g. Carbs the only thing that changes is my cardio. The closer to show time the more cardio i do. 6days on 1day off.
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#6
by
Alex
on 09 Nov, 2008 19:55
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Robmeister - Im guessing my bf% is 3-4% (never really checked). Im a short guy only 5'4" and in those pics im roughly 170lbs.
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#7
by
BALDANDRE
on 09 Nov, 2008 21:19
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Drewbull - Yes genetics do play a large part but i find working hard and eating right will do wonders. Building muscle wont come over night but takes some time as you already know. My weight goes between 160lbs - 180lbs depending if its offseason or im getting ready for a comp. My constant is roughly 400g. Protein and 300-350g. Carbs the only thing that changes is my cardio. The closer to show time the more cardio i do. 6days on 1day off.
Duuuddee!
No way that's you!
Awesome work ...
I should say you do very good work brutha!
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#8
by
BALDANDRE
on 09 Nov, 2008 21:20
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Im a short guy only 5'4" and in those pics im roughly 170lbs.
So there is stud hope for me...
I'm 5'6"!
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#9
by
Dome of Steele
on 10 Nov, 2008 00:02
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Awesome transformation man.
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#10
by
RockloudRockhard88
on 10 Nov, 2008 07:02
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nice work dude i was always working out in high school! went from 120lbs to 175lbs and that took 3 years but now i havent worked out in a year since ive moved down to florida cause bills money etc... my workout routine was
mon: Chest
tues:off
wed:back and shoulders
thurs:legs abs
fri:off
sat:biceps,triceps and forearms
sun:off
and i ate 4 meals a day all had protein and i would drink protein shakes
mainly EAS 100% Whey protein cause i didnt feel like wasting 50 bucks at GNC on overpriced whey and i did take a multvitamin/multimineral and creatine
do you take any supps. such as Whey and what brand?
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#11
by
SlyHigh
on 10 Nov, 2008 08:12
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Nice... I'd love to be built like that, but the amount of work would be too much! My problem is the opposite from most guys. I have a hard time gaining weight. I'm 6' and 165lbs. A couple years ago I was at 145lbs, and I was able to gain 20lbs by eating so much food I wanted to puke all day long. Took a couple of months. Of course I was hitting the weights so my body fat didn't go up much.
I know my problem is mainly with diet. If I had access to a buffet all day long it would be great. But to prepare and eat so much food and protein, it really gets in the way of life. I calculated it out and I think on workout days I need 3000+ calories.