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I have a long bicep as opposed to one that peaks. I like the look of the ones that peak as they seem to me like they are more impressive.

Is it true and to work towards my goals that I should...

Due to my schedule, I sleep about 6-7 straight and take a 30-60 minutes nap after workout.

Would this really affect results?

Also, sometimes I do not sleep well and maybe get 4-5 hours of sleep...

good!

well, there was the %x% sticky (now gone) and the sticky that goes over basic routines - they both talk abot doing 5 sets. I will read them again just to make sure.

so a newbie simply...

lol - yep! I do tend to over-think!

good point: just pick one and stick with it
then i can understand how MY body works then I can tweak along the way. Simple. I like it!
seems obvious now that you say that. As a noob who is a bit of...

well said

That makes sense!
Keep in mind that, as a nood, I can spend a very long time going through stickies and searches and if i get an answer, it is not always clear or i get contradicting answers (not...

I admit that questions I had could have been found in the search or stickies, but what may seem obvious to an experienced lifer is not to a noobs. Sometime we do not know the question to ask....

This helps!

I am not one to do something I am not ready for, but what are the ways you know you are ready to move on to Novice programmes and then Advanced programs?

For advanced: i thot that...

So many here have tons of experience and when i noobs ask a questions it is often met with comments like; "read the stickies!!!"

The stickies ARE a great resource, but when you do not know where...

Thank you!
I can manage as many training days as necessary, but I am not advanced and understood it is better not to. Am I incorrect?

Does a 5-day split like this

Day 1: Chest & Back
Day 2: Legs & Abs
Day 3: Off
Day 4: Arms & Shoulders
Day 5: Off

mean that you have Day 6 and 7 off or that you'd do:...

I think I have some off numbers after todays "testing" I did
Lat pull down 4.5 reps at 260lbs (or 10 chun ups with a 45 lbs plate)
Bench flat 5 reps at 195
DL and squat I never do ( i know i know...

I saw many great programs, but I want to make sure I know what the best one is for increasing strength.
Been lifting for 1 year and I would consider myself intermediate at best

5'11"
185lbs

errr...
BP = 205 on a good day
MP 135
Squat and DL = dunno since i don't do! (here come the smacks upside the head! lol)
BB bent over row = 155

I have been serious lifting for 2 years.
I wish to increase by strength.
5x5 is the best choice?
I saw the sticky for the 5x5 Novice which he says is for peeps who have lifted for 12 months or...

Any positive or negative testimonies about workout about using thick barbells or dumbbells or using Fat Gripz?
www bodybuilding.com/fun/get-a-grip-the-importance-of-forearm-strength.html

Any positive or negative testimonies about workout about using thick barbells or dumbbells or using Fat Gripz?
www bodybuilding.com/fun/get-a-grip-the-importance-of-forearm-strength.html

Hey men,

Do you shave it all, trim or leave it bushy?