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hi, my name is corey, im 22 and i just joined the forum in hopes to better my knowledge of body building and to actually put it to use. i have always kept up with cardio and basic exercising ( push-ups/crunches/etc) and now i would like to accomplish more..

- gain muscle and overall body mass ( i am 160lbs and would like to reach 185-190 )
- increase strength significantly in my major muscle groups correctly
- and lastly learn to eat and supplement correctly. ( what can i stack/what food to stay away from/etc )

seems to be a lot of tips and sources in this forum... i hope to learn a lot


thanks

I strongly recommend that you actually look into a step by step course to learn everything you need to know before you start your program and end up wasting a lot of time and effort.

But Here are the basics you need to know:
1. Train with max intensity and progression. - lift as much weight as possible for the most reps possible. (5-7) slightly increase the weight or reps with each workout.
2. Proper diet- caloric intake about 15-20% times your body weight.
3. Rest- only work each body part once per week.

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I strongly recommend that you actually look into a step by step course to learn everything you need to know before you start your program and end up wasting a lot of time and effort.

But Here are the basics you need to know:
1. Train with max intensity and progression. - lift as much weight as possible for the most reps possible. (5-7) slightly increase the weight or reps with each workout.
2. Proper diet- caloric intake about 15-20% times your body weight.
3. Rest- only work each body part once per week.

These 3 things are not 3 basic rules, they are 3 general rules that can apply in given circumstances, but OP needs to use information sticked around site to find proper basic information.

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well, i read up a post with a calorie calculator link... im going to shoot for 3500 calories a day and proportion my protein and carbs accordingly.

as far as lifting, i am focusing on individual muscles daily and pushing myself til failure.

thanks for the info so far- def appreciate it