The Bodybuilders Thread: Circuit II

themba990 said:
Cycling
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My calves are bigger now that I cycle, and have plenty definition. My quads also blew up. I train on the bike using power and intervals. I however don't think that cycling is the answer if lifting does not yield results. You will be fitter, most definitely, but bigger? Doubtful.
 
Emjay said:
My calves are bigger now that I cycle, and have plenty definition. My quads also blew up. I train on the bike using power and intervals. I however don't think that cycling is the answer if lifting does not yield results. You will be fitter, most definitely, but bigger? Doubtful.
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+1

You'll get more definition and shape with cycling, but i doubt you'll really get size from cycling.
 
Sabre Wulf said:
You can work calves almost every day without catabolic affect so go for it.
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This. Calves and core every. Alternate high rep sets one day with lower rep super sets the next, ie. 25 reps toes in, 25 reps toes straight, 25 reps toes out, 25 reps toes straight, rest (1 set) x4. Next day superset 15x donkey/standing calves with 15x seated calves x4.
 
Patrick_Hockstetter said:
Any pointers on blowing my calves up?

Or is my genetics dooming me?
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At least 15 minutes on the stepper before every workout. I do 10-15 minutes as a warmup every time I lift to break a sweat and get some blood flowing. Plus 30-40 minutes during fasted cardio 3-4X per week.

I get complimented on my calves often and always get asked what I do for calves. I only train them directly with weights once or twice every 2 weeks :D
 
Hey everyone, I need some advice. I'm trying to gain some muscle, build strength and lose some belly. My diet is a bit limited due to the household, so I was looking at getting the following products to add some protein to my diet and aid building muscle/recovering:

Nutritech Creatine HCL
Nutritech Amino Boost 2.0
Nutritech Premium Whey

Sorry in advance if this is the wrong place to ask :p

P.S. I'm a 1.76m, 85 kg male in case that's important :p
 
Kopseer said:
Hey everyone, I need some advice. I'm trying to gain some muscle, build strength and lose some belly. My diet is a bit limited due to the household, so I was looking at getting the following products to add some protein to my diet and aid building muscle/recovering:

Nutritech Creatine HCL
Nutritech Amino Boost 2.0
Nutritech Premium Whey

Sorry in advance if this is the wrong place to ask :p

P.S. I'm a 1.76m, 85 kg male in case that's important :p
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Don't waste your money on supplements if your diet isn't 100% first. Diet > Supplements.
The term "supplements" is exactly as the definition of the word implies, to add or supplement to an existing thing.

Also, to get leaner (lose the belly fat) you need to create a calorie deficit (eat less). To build muscle you need to create a calorie surplus (eat more). You can't do both at the same time.
 
Eedubz said:
Don't waste your money on supplements if your diet isn't 100% first. Diet > Supplements.
The term "supplements" is exactly as the definition of the word implies, to add or supplement to an existing thing.

Also, to get leaner (lose the belly fat) you need to create a calorie deficit (eat less). To build muscle you need to create a calorie surplus (eat more). You can't do both at the same time.
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Agree but, stick with Creatine though, every day even on non training days, only 5grams, (a teaspoon). Protein shake def just a supplement yes, get diet correct first and foremost,
 
Kopseer said:
Hey everyone, I need some advice. I'm trying to gain some muscle, build strength and lose some belly. My diet is a bit limited due to the household, so I was looking at getting the following products to add some protein to my diet and aid building muscle/recovering:

Nutritech Creatine HCL
Nutritech Amino Boost 2.0
Nutritech Premium Whey

Sorry in advance if this is the wrong place to ask :p

P.S. I'm a 1.76m, 85 kg male in case that's important :p
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From personal experience don't waste your time on supps just yet, improve your diet, cut out junk carbs and sugar.
Just change your lifestyle and the weight comes off after a while.
 
I'll be getting off the gain train and do a deload this week and next but I've ticked off a few of PR's on my last workout some i've been neglecting like the squat

105kg squat (finally 3 digits)
weighted dips (60kg single rep)
weighted pullup (45kg)
neutral grip weighted pullup (52.5 kg :sick: )
OHP (65kg meh :o)

maybe I'll switch to bodyweight for a bit
 
Only started gyming seriously for 4 months after years and years of inactivity. Spend the first 3+ months only doing cardio and "lifting" on the machines to get fitness levels up and sort out muscle imbalances.

The last 2 weeks I have graduated to free weights and these are my current stats:

Male
Height: 1.75m
Weight: 92kg (Haven't lost any weight since starting to gym due to not focusing on my diet. Also not taking any supplements.)
Training 3 times a week at the gym, and do some stretches on my off days.

Back squat: 65kg x 5 reps
Hack squat (on machine): 90kg x 2 reps
Bench press: 65kg x 5 reps
Dips (body weight only): 7 reps
Pull ups (body weight only): 2 reps
Dead Lift: 100kg x 3 reps
Overhead press: 50kg x 3 reps
 
Tikkop, that's great to hear, but machines do not rectify any imbalances, but actually cause them.
 
Emjay said:
Tikkop, that's great to hear, but machines do not rectify any imbalances, but actually cause them.
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True. There is that possibility with machines.

But certain machines have their place, even among advance lifters. Such as, the hack squat machine, leg press machine, lat pull down machine.

The machines also helped my ego, as I can lift more on them, and kept me motivated in the beginning of my gyming journey.
 
Tikkop said:
True. There is that possibility with machines.

But certain machines have their place, even among advance lifters. Such as, the hack squat machine, leg press machine, lat pull down machine.

The machines also helped my ego, as I can lift more on them, and kept me motivated in the beginning of my gyming journey.
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Machines definitely have their place ... such as to avoid injury. If your primary muscle groupings in each limb is not able to "handle" a specific excercise you WILL end up injuring yourself quite badly.

Bottom line is ... if you have never done heavy weights, or if you did it a long time ago ... allow yourself months (and I really mean months) of remedial muscle training. That means light weights, but plenty of them.

If you go straight to heavy weights, those heavy weights WILL (because they are alive) and will seek out your weakest muscle and ligament grouping and **** you up real bad.

Point is you have to strengthen you major muscle groups and also allow the smaller muscle groups to to strengthen itself with out risking death.
 
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So two noticeable names in Bodybuilding has passed away in the last 2 days.

First Dallas McCarver choked on food and today Rich Piana passed away after being in a medical induced coma for a few weeks after collapsing at his girlfriend's home.
 
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