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But why am I losing waistline?
I have next to no fat to begin with. You can feel my bones from my waist up. Especially around my ribs. I cannot afford to get smaller.
I am doing this so I don't get smaller.
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I have next to no fat to begin with. You can feel my bones from my waist up. Especially around my ribs. I cannot afford to get smaller.
I am doing this so I don't get smaller.
- Apr 5, 2007
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Sup bros, practicing my handstand progression...lol
**flamesuit ready...lol
Btw great progress up there, almost inspired me to post some pics.
This should be the default avy for every new member.
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I guess I could switch chest with back. Then it would be Back & Bi > Chest & Tri > Legs > Shoulders > Back & Bi.
Why you ask? You wouldn't suggest doing Chest followed by Shoulders?
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I wouldn't either. Your shoulders get hit pretty good during your chest. If you are going to dedicate a day to them, give them some time to rest. And in my opinion they def dont need a whole day, pair them with legs. Someone else a few pages back said they don't even hit them separately, just throw in a few exercises on chest day and that's it. It's all preference though.
- Apr 5, 2007
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Ksteezy I had to.
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Anyways..
Regarding chest...
How many sets/reps do you guys do on the bench.
Do you guys also incline and decline?
Im looking into potentially changing up my routine.
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Anyways..
Regarding chest...
How many sets/reps do you guys do on the bench.
Do you guys also incline and decline?
Im looking into potentially changing up my routine.
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Man me and my boy do like 6-7 sets on the bench.
Then 3 sets incline, 3 sets decline.
Then 3 sets incline, 3 sets decline.
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Good looks on the help.
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You may want to look into "ART", Active Release Technique. It's very effective for increasing soft tissue health, which may be your problem. They usually have you go for 4+ sessions, but the initial results should be noticeable.
Sup bros, practicing my handstand progression...lol
The headstand will not get you to performing a handstand. Yes, you will get used to being inverted, but there are other, better ways to do that. Don't get me wrong, the headstand is a good, simple position to control before the 'real deal' (handstand), but the balancing mechanics are very different.
Walking on your hands is easier than standing still on your hands. If you want to get good at handbalancing (in any capacity, not just handstands), you need to spend a significant amount of time practicing. Also, you need to address joint preparation, mobility work, and body line drills otherwise you won't get far. This is SKILL work, not strength training, and training daily (or as close to daily as possible) will provide the most benefit. The handstand is surprisingly very technical and has many nuances, despite the simple appearance. If you want to get good at balancing on your hands while stationary, I suggest you find a good handbalancing coach. There are a few good starting points on the internet, but they don't cover the subject in much depth.
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Eat more. If you're getting smaller, you're not eating enough + burning calories working out. If you cannot afford to get smaller, track what you eat - eat a crazy high amount of calories CONSISTENTLY - and see what happens.
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But I weigh more. So it is not like I am not gaining muscle. I do eat a lot. even when I don't want to.
I need to keep a journal of what I eat tho
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Ya not on adjacent days.
Well you're not explaining things very well. If you're eating above maintenance, you should be putting on weight. How long have you been at it? I'm guessing you've been lifting for a few weeks and are already panicking about the results you're getting. You're in it for the long-run. Don't expect perfect results in a few weeks.
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*double dribble
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CREATINE MONOHYDRATE
try and get a brand made by/with creapure.
Optimum Nutrition or All Max creatine would be best IMO plus they are both cheap as hell for 100+ servings
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Are there any other benefits of taking creatine other than making you look more swole?
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Um yeah...Are there any other benefits of taking creatine other than making you look more swole?
http://examine.com/supplements/Creatine/
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Good job, had no idea you were that big to begin with.
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Really great read.
Thank you for sharing.
I was always under the impression that creatine was only for "making muscles look bigger".
I'm gonna look into adding it to my supplement stack.
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I said I am gaining weight but my waist line is smaller (and I think my arms too but I may be reaching on that one). I am smaller in SIZE not weight.
I have been lifting for far longer than that thank you
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Muscle is more dense than fat. Is your goal to get fatter?
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My goal is to be physically larger. I don't want a 6 pack but I dont want a keg either.
My metabolism is FAR too fast for me to ever get fatter
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careful with your words bro, people are going to think you're a bully
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No problem bro. Examine.com does a really good job of reviewing and synthesizing actual scientific studies on supplements. I'd suggest checking it out for all suppy questions.Really great read.
Thank you for sharing.
I was always under the impression that creatine was only for "making muscles look bigger".
I'm gonna look into adding it to my supplement stack.
Lift and eat above maintenance.
What program are you following?
How many calories per day are you eating?
What are your lifts currently at?
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You might think you're eating enough and that your metabolism is fast but if you're getting smaller, you need to start eating more. Don't worry about getting fat or getting a keg, just eat more. How many calories are you eating a day?
