The Bodybuilders Thread: Circuit II

APoc184 said:
I had a small 900g bottle quite a while ago.

It does not taste bad but I do not like USN whey for the main reason that it just doesn't mix as nicely as Nutritech for me. Either with water or into cottage cheese or greek yoghurt. Personal preference I guess.
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What kind of shaker do you use? The USN Tornado mixes things pretty well for me. Nutritech does mix really well I like the banana cream want to try the ice cream soda. There's nothing worse than trying a new flavor and can't stomach the stuff. I remember buying a lime flavour thinking it was like milkshake lime but it was more citrus.
 
anyone know of a site where you can build your gym programs, so say on Tuesdays I want to work on upper body and then Wednesdays work on lower body and Thursdays a mix of both.
 
Just find a routine somewhere on the Internet.

They call it programming by the way, when referring to constructing a workout program.

The reason I'd leave it to the experts is that there is more to it than you think. You have to ensure you workout your muscles in a balanced fashion in order to avoid injury. As an example, you have push exercises and pull exercises. Doing too much of one can leave you unbalanced and prone to injury.
 
Noseworthy said:
anyone know of a site where you can build your gym programs, so say on Tuesdays I want to work on upper body and then Wednesdays work on lower body and Thursdays a mix of both.
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I use an app called JeFit.

Can build your own workouts and track progress.

It also has preset workouts.
 
JJCT said:
What kind of shaker do you use? The USN Tornado mixes things pretty well for me. Nutritech does mix really well I like the banana cream want to try the ice cream soda. There's nothing worse than trying a new flavor and can't stomach the stuff. I remember buying a lime flavour thinking it was like milkshake lime but it was more citrus.
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I can confirm that the American Ice Cream Soda flavour is very tasty. Unfortunately it doesn't mix well with anything, so if you're making smoothies I'd give it a pass, but if you just want a basic protein shake with the powder and water/milk, it's really good. Tastes like ice cream.
 
Noseworthy said:
anyone know of a site where you can build your gym programs, so say on Tuesdays I want to work on upper body and then Wednesdays work on lower body and Thursdays a mix of both.
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You can do that in a forum if your creative, or just create an account on bodybuilding.com and take it from there regarding logging of progress program layouts etc.
 
Hi all,been in the gym for lets say 6 months

today 2 months ago i have increased arm size with 2.7cm? and would like to know if that's good or not? i think i'm 37cm in arm size in total?

What is an average arm muscle size for a 27 year old 1.78m male?
 
djbrendan said:
Hi all,been in the gym for lets say 6 months

today 2 months ago i have increased arm size with 2.7cm? and would like to know if that's good or not? i think i'm 37cm in arm size in total?

What is an average arm muscle size for a 27 year old 1.78m male?
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Average arm size is irrelevant in this profession.

How does it look in proportion to the rest of your soul?
 
CarsinemiA said:
I can confirm that the American Ice Cream Soda flavour is very tasty. Unfortunately it doesn't mix well with anything, so if you're making smoothies I'd give it a pass, but if you just want a basic protein shake with the powder and water/milk, it's really good. Tastes like ice cream.
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Thanks I usually use Nutritech with water just like that and use USN making smoothies. Will give the Ice Cream Soda a go.
 
I bought Nutritech Vanilla and I must say, this batch doesn't seem as good as the first vanilla I bought. There is something different about it. It doesn't seem to get as creamy and it doesn't taste that strongly of vanilla.

I don't use casein anymore, only whey. I also only have one protein shake per day - I now eat more protein at lunch to compensate.
 
APoc184 said:
So finally finished a very long and slow cut.

Now the just as slow and long bulk begins.

This is me this morning at 6am before I hopped in the shower. Final cut weight 81kg. No idea about BF. But it is lower than 15.

(I did not hide my face for any other reason than I look like crap before my morning ritual of shower and shaving.) My face is plastered in another thread on here anyway.

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Saw your other pics and this is an impressive transformation.
You've done well apoc. Keep it up
 
Ancalagon said:
I bought Nutritech Vanilla and I must say, this batch doesn't seem as good as the first vanilla I bought. There is something different about it. It doesn't seem to get as creamy and it doesn't taste that strongly of vanilla.

I don't use casein anymore, only whey. I also only have one protein shake per day - I now eat more protein at lunch to compensate.
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Nutritrech has a different formula now since they are available via clicks now
 
seanyp00h said:
Split hammies and quads into their own days. So train hammies and then 2 days later train quads. That way you can push harder on each specific group. But squat both days.
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Raphael123 said:
Thats a good way to go. You also need to do mobility exercises (open up the hips, ankle,quads & knee) before you squat to increase ROM and work on mind to muscle push from the heals etc. From what you said you are not squatting properly but you can learn over time which would lead to gains. There is a tutorial i posted earlier from Layne Norton to perfect your squat technique. Various ways to train in terms of intensity like pause reps etc. I see far too many people with incorrect form and I can probably assure you you have a flawed technique. Also you need to be able to hold at least a 1 minute plank to have a stronger core and I hope you do lower back work as well. All these tools need to be in place to effectively squat ( I sound like Kai Green) So you have much to work on which should get you ready to train and build the wheels properly. As for nutrition you need to be in calorie surplus so go on a clean bulk cause legs like back use alot of your bodies resources. If i were you you should hammer calves 3 times a weak with volume and progressive overload. Again I once posted a video from Hunter Labrada earlier which quite simply i think is the ultimate calf training routine. Lots of pain involved here but if you serious about this then that should be no issue.

Thank me later :)
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Shot okes!

sorry for the late reply, between exam prep and illness :mad: my gyming became irregular but i am supper keen to get back into it.

Had a look at the advice you guys posted and structure my weekly routine as follows:

M - Chest and tri's
Tu - Rest
W - Legs (quad focused)
Th - Back and Biceps
F - Shoulders and calves
Sa - Rest
Su - Legs (posterior chain focused)

On squats I am shelving the pride, dropping the weight and focusing on form. i find box squat helping. It helps me get the depth i need (lower the box as mobility increases) and i can make sure i am pushing from my heels. the box helps because if i am unable to control the movement at the bottom i can simply plop down on the box rather than resort to bad form. Still pretty bleak about low weight but as long as muscles improve i guess thats more important.

Being on a bulk is strange... i feel much better than when in deficit but i feel so much fatter!

My split is as follows:
Legs (quad focused)
Squat - 6x3 (will consider changing to front squat once form and strength improve)
Leg press - 10x3 with low foot placement
Walking lunges - 12x3
Leg extensions - 5min burnout
Standing calf raises 15x4
Seated calf raise 12x4

Legs (posterior chain focused))
Squat - 6x3
RDL - 6x3 (these feel very strange at the moment...)
Leg press - 10x3 with high and wide foot placement
Lying Leg curl- 12x3 (one leg at a time) OR Seated Leg curl- 5min burnout
Glute-bridges - 12x3
Standing calf raises 15x4
Seated calf raise 12x4

@Raphael123 can you post links to "Layne Norton to perfect your squat technique" and "Hunter Labrada ultimate calf training routine" i had trouble finding it...
 
Noseworthy said:
anyone know of a site where you can build your gym programs, so say on Tuesdays I want to work on upper body and then Wednesdays work on lower body and Thursdays a mix of both.
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if you're on android there an app called progression where you can make your own workouts and it keeps a log of your previous sessions

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this is a workout I do when I cant be bothered to leave the house
 
Has anybody tried the JM press? I find it a killer exercise for triceps, but feels a bit hard on the joints.
 
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