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Help needed. - 1/12/2008 12:57:41 PM
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Evan FTL
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Hey,
my name is Evan. I work out 2 times a week at the local YMCA. I usually work all upper body because I am happy with my lower body. I have a skinny build thanks to my dad and his dad(and probably his dad, too). I take protein drinks and I don't eat a lot of unhealthy food. I get a good ammount of fiber, protein and vitamins in my daily life. I don't eat much vegatables but I eat multigrain bread and multinutrional foods. I am 6'3" and I weigh around 170-175 pounds.
My problem:
I would like to gain weight and muscle but working out and taking protein isn't looking like its helping. I do pushups, crunshes and pullups(with a pullup bar obviously) in my room. I have good tone on my muscles just because I dont gain fat on my arms/upper chest/legs. All the weight I gain and food I eat seems to go straight to my tummy area. Like any other person who wants to look physically better, I want a good chest and stronger arms. I can't seem to lose weight on my tummy though. I am not on any particular "diet" but I would like to diet if I could gain muscle mass. I am not looking for a bigger body to threaten people but I would like a bigger body because I don't enjoy being skinny at all, I don't think my skinniness is attractive. I need to find some method of working my chest and pecs very well and be able to gain tone and mass. My arms are a worry of mine too just because when I look at myself I don't think I am where I'd like to be. I am not depressed nor do I hate myself because of my body, don't get me wrong, having no fat anywhere(except for my tummy) is great.
Can anyone help me out?
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RE: Help needed. - 1/12/2008 1:20:11 PM
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toolman4052
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You really need to buy some weights or join a fitness club because pushup, situps, and pullups are only beneficial(at providing growth) for a limited amount of time...Also, working out legs causes your body to release growth hormone, so your entire body will benefit(grow).
< Message edited by toolman4052 -- 1/12/2008 1:22:01 PM >
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Currently: 5'9.5", 190 lbs, 9% bf
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RE: Help needed. - 1/12/2008 8:43:01 PM
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Evan FTL
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didnt know that, thanks a lot though. I guess I'll work my quads more :-p
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RE: Help needed. - 1/12/2008 8:47:58 PM
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toolman4052
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Your welcome... do you have access to more weights or a gym?
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Supplementation, in order of priority : FOOD, WATER, Cytosport Muscle Milk Creamy Vanilla (.5 scoops before bed), MRM Creatine Monohydrate (5g/day w/in 30 minutes POSTworkout), Spring Valley Fish Oil (2g/day), Nature Made Magnesium (250mg @ beginning of workout), Spring Valley Calcium (600mg @ beginning of workout)
Currently: 5'9.5", 190 lbs, 9% bf
DBB Competition Goal: 5'9.5" 195-200 7% bf
Ultimate Goal: 5'9.5" 200 lbs. 8% bf
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RE: Help needed. - 1/12/2008 8:58:42 PM
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Evan FTL
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yeah i go to the ymca about 2-3 times a week to lift and tonight i was up at sports authority looking at some dumbbells but they have the cheapy stuff there. almots bought bowflex select tech though.
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RE: Help needed. - 1/13/2008 10:26:41 AM
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determined58
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didnt know that, thanks a lot though. I guess I'll work my quads more :-p
no,you'll work everything. especially doing squats,leg presses, different deadlifts. I remember somebody a while back said that doing all-around-mass builders like those (heavy) excrete's more GH
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RE: Help needed. - 1/13/2008 10:30:21 AM
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ORIGINAL: Evan FTL
yeah i go to the ymca about 2-3 times a week to lift and tonight i was up at sports authority looking at some dumbbells but they have the cheapy stuff there. almots bought bowflex select tech though.
for the love of god dont buy a bowflex...
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RE: Help needed. - 1/13/2008 10:42:29 AM
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ORIGINAL: Evan FTL
yeah i go to the ymca about 2-3 times a week to lift and tonight i was up at sports authority looking at some dumbbells but they have the cheapy stuff there. almots bought bowflex select tech though.
for the love of god dont buy a bowflex...
LoL...
I'd personally use the YMCA, it's not that expensive is it?
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RE: Help needed. - 1/13/2008 12:09:33 PM
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Evan FTL
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yeah i know, im going to continue going to the Y. Its just on days that I cant make it, I'd like to have some dumbells at my house. I am just gonna buy a set though
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RE: Help needed. - 1/13/2008 12:41:50 PM
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toolman4052
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ORIGINAL: Evan FTL
yeah i know, im going to continue going to the Y. Its just on days that I cant make it, I'd like to have some dumbells at my house. I am just gonna buy a set though
You don't lift every day do you?
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Supplementation, in order of priority : FOOD, WATER, Cytosport Muscle Milk Creamy Vanilla (.5 scoops before bed), MRM Creatine Monohydrate (5g/day w/in 30 minutes POSTworkout), Spring Valley Fish Oil (2g/day), Nature Made Magnesium (250mg @ beginning of workout), Spring Valley Calcium (600mg @ beginning of workout)
Currently: 5'9.5", 190 lbs, 9% bf
DBB Competition Goal: 5'9.5" 195-200 7% bf
Ultimate Goal: 5'9.5" 200 lbs. 8% bf
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