Compton's thread for all lifting and dieting questions.

[Compton24_OLD]

I want to test my knowledge and give back to the great sport of bodybuilding. If any of you are curious about something, I will be able to tell you, from my personal experience, what has worked and what hasn't. I've been in the game for a solid three years and have a world of knowledge with dieting and training. Pick my brain.

Edit: All pro hormone, test booster, and steroid questions will be completely ignored with a POSSIBLE bit of red to go along with it.


Cheers

[TorinAB]

Losing stubborn BELLY fat. Hit me.
Run every morning 20-40 mins of not to intense cardio.
Have a good diet.

[Twist3dJok3r]

Did you do any type of cardio when you bulked?

[Compton24_OLD]

Losing stubborn BELLY fat. Hit me.
Run every morning 20-40 mins of not to intense cardio.
Have a good diet.

THe cardio HAS to be intense man. From what I've experienced, more times than not, when you're not pushing yourself cardio-wise JUST AS HARD or HARDER THAN WHEN YOU LIFT, you will not get it's full benefits. The whole idea is consistency and balance. You mentioned a good diet. That's great and 80 percent of the battle BUT, if you want the full benefits of cardio you HAVE to hit it hard. I don't agree with the 45 minutes of 'moderate' cardio. When it comes to bodybuilding, the only thing that should be used in moderation are junk foods and alcohol.

[Compton24_OLD]

Did you do any type of cardio when you bulked?

I played basketball or football 2x a week which kept my heart in good shape. Personally, I think bulking should be a time for BULKING. And, as we all know, bulking doesn't come into existence unless we force the calories and proper amount of nutrients down our throats.

[TorinAB]

THe cardio HAS to be intense man. From what I've experienced, more times than not, when you're not pushing yourself cardio-wise JUST AS HARD or HARDER THAN WHEN YOU LIFT, you will not get it's full benefits. The whole idea is consistency and balance. You mentioned a good diet. That's great and 80 percent of the battle BUT, if you want the full benefits of cardio you HAVE to hit it hard. I don't agree with the 45 minutes of 'moderate' cardio. When it comes to bodybuilding, the only thing that should be used in moderation are junk foods and alcohol.

i mean im not running ALLL! out.. like 60-80%
what would you recommend. just recently started using Cardio Equip at my gym
again what would u recommend for that. always open for new ideas

[Traps.n.quads]

I played basketball or football 2x a week which kept my heart in good shape. Personally, I think bulking should be a time for BULKING. And, as we all know, bulking doesn't come into existence unless we force the calories and proper amount of nutrients down our throats.

^ Good answer. High lat insertions, what can I do to help make my back look wider?

[cds2011]

When it comes to bodybuilding, the only thing that should be used in moderation are junk foods and alcohol.

good quote repped

[gayandrew]

how i make penis bigger since rest of body is growing?

[TorinAB]

how i make penis bigger since rest of body is growing?

you have to have one

[Compton24_OLD]

i mean im not running ALLL! out.. like 60-80%
what would you recommend. just recently started using Cardio Equip at my gym
again what would u recommend for that. always open for new ideas

100 percent effort for 20 minutes>60 percent for 40 minutes. I know all the scientific freaks will ream me left and right for recommending that, but from PERSONAL experience, you should be going all out. Get yourself motivated to do some major grunt work for 20-25 minutes and get the hell out of the gym. BTW, what's up with cardio in gym? Why not run downtown or around a college campus to keep yourself motivated. I know it's not a universal motivator(because there are some wierd people on here that LIKE hairy, masculine legs and testicles) but FOR ME, it helps motivate me when I see the beautiful young ladies in their summer gear...keeps me on track.

Cardio is fine in the gym if it's raining or if you feel more comfy there...

other than that you're cheating the fat ladies, who DO need to be on the treadmill, out of a treadmill.

Green tea in the morning and at night works wonders.

[*DH*]

How old do you suggest someone be to use NO products such as Superpump 250?

[Compton24_OLD]

^ Good answer. High lat insertions, what can I do to help make my back look wider?

My answer to this is very simple and taking into consideration one factor: Your question.


If you want bigger/wider lats


Do wide grip, weighted pullups. I do the 5x5 routine for these and it works wonders. Go straight from these to the pulldown machine and start PULLIN'!

[TorinAB]

100 percent effort for 20 minutes>60 percent for 40 minutes. I know all the scientific freaks will ream me left and right for recommending that, but from PERSONAL experience, you should be going all out. Get yourself motivated to do some major grunt work for 20-25 minutes and get the hell out of the gym. BTW, what's up with cardio in gym? Why not run downtown or around a college campus to keep yourself motivated. I know it's not a universal motivator(because there are some wierd people on here that LIKE hairy, masculine legs and testicles) but FOR ME, it helps motivate me when I see the beautiful young ladies in their summer gear...keeps me on track.

Cardio is fine in the gym if it's raining or if you feel more comfy there...

other than that you're cheating the fat ladies, who DO need to be on the treadmill, out of a treadmill.

Green tea in the morning and at night works wonders.

for sure man! good answers
i have heard that the 100% for like 20 mins is good.
should i take off days from cardio? not cutting.. just bomb cardio i guess.

[Traps.n.quads]

My answer to this is very simple and taking into consideration one factor: Your question.

If you want bigger/wider lats

Do wide grip, weighted pullups. I do the 5x5 routine for these and it works wonders. Go straight from these to the pulldown machine and start PULLIN'!

My bodyweight to strength ratio since im on a bulk now is a little off, I can probably only get around 3 reps in on widegrip chins, but
I'll definitely push through.

[Compton24_OLD]

How old do you suggest someone be to use NO products such as Superpump 250?

Old enough to know and understand that the real difference maker in getting big is hard work both inside and outside the gym. I have supplemented with the following:

WHey and casein protein
Creatine monohydrate
Multi vitamin
Fish/flax oil



But, if your diet is flawless and your budget at walmart(or w/e else you get your groceries) is at a 10:1 ratio with GNC or bb.com, I'd say 16 is an alright age.

[Compton24_OLD]

My bodyweight to strength ratio since im on a bulk now is a little off, I can probably only get around 3 reps in on widegrip chins, but
I'll definitely push through.

That's typical. I'd suggest 10-12 rep pulldowns where you pause at the bottom to feel, understand, respect, and BECOME ONE........with the contraction.


NIce pics btw.

[bottlepoppin]

i got a question, if im gaining good pounds from a combination of a healthy diet and maybe 2 cheeseburgers should i continue this with lifting? because if i cut out those easy to eat delicious cheeseburgers i find i have to eat way more healthy food to put on as much bulk,


basically is cheating ok in my case?

[Traps.n.quads]

That's typical. I'd suggest 10-12 rep pulldowns where you pause at the bottom to feel, understand, respect, and BECOME ONE........with the contraction.


NIce pics btw.

Thanks, and yea I just added rear delt laterals and widegrip chins to my back day, so hopefully that will bring them along.

[Compton24_OLD]

for sure man! good answers
i have heard that the 100% for like 20 mins is good.
should i take off days from cardio? not cutting.. just bomb cardio i guess.

I would do it 4 solid times a week.

[*DH*]

Old enough to know and understand that the real difference maker in getting big is hard work both inside and outside the gym. I have supplemented with the following:

WHey and casein protein
Creatine monohydrate
Multi vitamin
Fish/flax oil



But, if your diet is flawless and your budget at walmart(or w/e else you get your groceries) is at a 10:1 ratio with GNC or bb.com, I'd say 16 is an alright age.

16?

Hmm...I've been told by some people that 20 is a good age since some people might not be done growing. I'm not sure which is true though. I've done research, and all I've found is 18 and older. I always hear different things.

Edit: Thanks for the answers man.

[TorinAB]

I would do it 4 solid times a week.

thanks for the advice man!

[bottlepoppin]

ok.

[Compton24_OLD]

i got a question, if im gaining good pounds from a combination of a healthy diet and maybe 2 cheeseburgers should i continue this with lifting? because if i cut out those easy to eat delicious cheeseburgers i find i have to eat way more healthy food to put on as much bulk,


basically is cheating ok in my case?

You just asked if cheating is okay. Last I knew, cheating on a test, with taxes, or in a sporting event is not only highly looked down upon, but it has CONSEQUENCES. Every decision you make in and of life has it's consequences and I don't know about you, but I would hate to look back half a year down the road and ask myself, "Gee, I wonder what my body would've looked like if I would've eaten right." People compromise with things like this and not only is it CHEATING(you've got that part right), but it downgrades your character. Once you find an easier, but incorrect, way of doing things...it makes it THAT much easier to keep doing things. Don't get me wrong, I've been there and done that..I had an 'addiction' to fast food last year and I suffered the consequences. You may think you're gaining good weight, but I promise you, ALL things done incorrectly(and c'mon, we all know fast food isn't good for building lean tissue) WILL catch up to you similar to things like: Cheating on your girlfriend, smoking cigarettes, addictions, unhealthy studying habits, etc.

I know it's harsh, bro but how much harder is it to eat some fish or have an extra couple scoops of whey in your PWO shake.

[bottlepoppin]

You just asked if cheating is okay. Last I knew, cheating on a test, with taxes, or in a sporting event is not only highly looked down upon, but it has CONSEQUENCES. Every decision you make in and of life has it's consequences and I don't know about you, but I would hate to look back half a year down the road and ask myself, "Gee, I wonder what my body would've looked like if I would've eaten right." People compromise with things like this and not only is it CHEATING(you've got that part right), but it downgrades your character. Once you find an easier, but incorrect, way of doing things...it makes it THAT much easier to keep doing things. Don't get me wrong, I've been there and done that..I had an 'addiction' to fast food last year and I suffered the consequences. You may think you're gaining good weight, but I promise you, ALL things done incorrectly(and c'mon, we all know fast food isn't good for building lean tissue) WILL catch up to you similar to things like: Cheating on your girlfriend, smoking cigarettes, addictions, unhealthy studying habits, etc.

I know it's harsh, bro but how much harder is it to eat some fish or have an extra couple scoops of whey in your PWO shake.

k thx for advice, but its not 1 fish or a scoop of whey to replace the 900 calories its like a whole meal and cheese burgers are just soo easy to eat...ok well i guess ill go healthy thx for advice

[flipnch1nese7]

Hey, I'm a relative beginner, a mid-distance track runner looking to get fit over the summer before college. I've been at the gym for about a month now making great gains, but I've become painfully aware that some of bodyparts are weaker than others... especially the back.

Chest, arm, and leg strength is fantastic, but I'm struggling with just two pull-ups. How should I fix this? Should I work my lats in other ways (BB rows, lat pulldown) until I can get a little strength in there?

[TorinAB]

Compton=Smart Dude..
I wish i seriously knew alot of you guise in the REAL LIFE..

[Compton24_OLD]

16?

Hmm...I've been told by some people that 20 is a good age since some people might not be done growing. I'm not sure which is true though. I've done research, and all I've found is 18 and older. I always hear different things.

Edit: Thanks for the answers man.

If you ask 20 different people, you'll get 20 different answers. Again, I'm speaking from personal experience and from what I've seen and watched happen, first hand to different kids of all sizes and ages over my HS years and even into the college sports scene. I'm not here to argue my theories over supplement number 2233938844380....I'm here to preach the truth. And the TRUTH is:

Calories consumed>calories burned + a solid lifting plan=growth

Whatever type of growth you want that to be....is thoroughly up to you.

There is no such thing as a magic supplement. As a matter of fact I should just ban supplement questions in this thread. Most of the time they're wastes of money that can be better off spent by buying food(which, in case you're wondering, is probably the reason you're not growing...b/c youre not taking in enough calories.)

The supplements that are necessities in any intermediate weightlifter's dieting plan:
whey protein
casein protein
fish and flax seed oil
multi vitamin
dextrose PWO


THATS IT

[Compton24_OLD]

k thx for advice, but its not 1 fish or a scoop of whey to replace the 900 calories its like a whole meal and cheese burgers are just soo easy to eat...ok well i guess ill go healthy thx for advice

Thoroughly up to you, man

Just remember that you know the truth and if you want to put on the right type of mass, you have to eat healthy calories.

You have before you two choices, both of which have consequences.

"The best way to judge a man is not by his actions, but by his choices."

[bottlepoppin]

Thoroughly up to you, man

Just remember that you know the truth and if you want to put on the right type of mass, you have to eat healthy calories.

You have before you two choices, both of which have consequences.

"The best way to judge a man is not by his actions, but by his choices."

You are wise as you are buff my friend