Short story- They looked larger right after the workout because your blood vessels were dilated, they had more nutrient rich blood flowing through them etc. (aka a good pump). They looked smaller the...
For deads I use to always use straps. Once I decided to stop using them, I focused on improving grip and forearm strength, used an over/ under grip and was able to hit several new PR's. It also added...
^This. Everyone needs to remember that whether you are referring to maintenance needs, or being in a surplus or deficit, caloric needs refer to net calories, not gross.
1. Ironwill is a MOD so yeah, kinda "forum police", that's the point.
2. Don't dog "old school guys", Tommy has forgotten more than you currently know.
3. You have NOT gained 10 pounds of lean mass...
I agree with most of this. I'd do full body workouts 3 or 4 days a week with a heavy focus on cardio at first. Once you get into a split routine, I prefer working protagonist muscles together, so I'd...
Your goal is one that is shared by the majority of people on here and in general. There are a lot of different opinions on the matter. What it really comes down to is what are your long term goals?...
DOMS is the result of tearing muscle fibers; which is the first step in building new muscle mass. It is not necessarily an indication that you are growing however. You can be sore and not be growing,...
I agree. Adding some lean muscle mass will lower your body fat percentage, you'll be larger, and leaner, and likely see improved definition in your abs.
^This, until you do more to gain weight (eating everything in sight etc.), supplements should not be necessary, with the exception of high protein and complex carb intake.
Your squat and dead are irrelevant when you're trying to increase your bench. If you want to bench more, then you need to bench more. Hit chest 2x a week, max on your last set on one of the 2 days,...
Forgive me for not reading your entire post. Bodybuilders have amazing physiques= yes. Why don't you as well? It has been a whole 6 months after all. Why aren't you competing yet? Bodybuilders...
If you are doing a full body workout, then 4 exercises for one muscle may be a bit too much depending on how many sets you plan to do of each of them. If you do a split routine then 4 exercises is...