The Official Stupid Question Thread

[ADVENTUREtime]

Will bloating from food or water or both get rid of my abs ?

[N4J4R]

Will bloating from food or water or both get rid of my abs ?

It won't 'get rid' of your abs but it will disrupt overall visibility.

[HypedOut]

I recently got upper back pain from deadlifting and I tried resting but it still hurts when i move my right shoulder. It's located upper back right shoulder blade. If anyone knows stretches or anything that can help let me know. thanks.

P.S. my form wasn't bad I had people watching me.

[ADVENTUREtime]

It won't 'get rid' of your abs but it will disrupt overall visibility.

But They'll be visible again if I eat smaller meals the next day ?

[y0lked]

I recently got upper back pain from deadlifting and I tried resting but it still hurts when i move my right shoulder. It's located upper back right shoulder blade. If anyone knows stretches or anything that can help let me know. thanks.

P.S. my form wasn't bad I had people watching me.

ive done that, but with overhead press. just take some ibuprofen and maybe get someone to massage it.... thats the best u can do

But They'll be visible again if I eat smaller meals the next day ?

are you worrying about day to day bodyfat%?

[N4J4R]

^ Would not take ibuprofen if you can avoid doing so. Potential to disrupt/interfere with protein synthesis. Rest and maybe some light re-hab work would be the go. Possibly some sports heat/cool cream depending on severity.

But They'll be visible again if I eat smaller meals the next day ?

Bloating may be due to multiple reasons including, but not limited to, lactose intolerance, a rapid increase in fibre etc. Water retention may be due to a rapid increase in fibre and or high amounts of sodium in your diet. Keep drinking plenty of water and maybe get some more potassium into you. May help with bloating/water retention issues.

[ADVENTUREtime]

ive done that, but with overhead press. just take some ibuprofen and maybe get someone to massage it.... thats the best u can do



are you worrying about day to day bodyfat%?

I think.... I'm worried if the bloating stays it'll turn to body fat... I'm new to bodybuilding and all I know is workout and eat healthy but today I ate some fried chicken and hot wings and drank a lot of water

[RollTideNation]

I think.... I'm worried if the bloating stays it'll turn to body fat... I'm new to bodybuilding and all I know is workout and eat healthy but today I ate some fried chicken and hot wings and drank a lot of water

Bloating is caused by retaining water. Water will not turn into fat.

[ADVENTUREtime]

I think.... I'm worried if the bloating stays it'll turn to body fat... I'm new to bodybuilding and all I know is workout and eat healthy but today I ate some fried chicken and hot wings and drank a lot of water

Woops my bad I posted wrong lol

[N4J4R]

I think.... I'm worried if the bloating stays it'll turn to body fat... I'm new to bodybuilding and all I know is workout and eat healthy but today I ate some fried chicken and hot wings and drank a lot of water

Bloating is a little different to gaining fat. You can get bloated eating at maintenance levels, it doesn't mean you're going to gain weight and become fat. EDIT: RollTide's post above; refer to that as well

No issues with fried chicken and hot wings, bro. Make sure it fits your macros and just don't rely on it as a sole source of nutrition.

[ADVENTUREtime]

Bloating may be due to multiple reasons including, but not limited to, lactose intolerance, a rapid increase in fibre etc. Water retention may be due to a rapid increase in fibre and or high amounts of sodium in your diet. Keep drinking plenty of water and maybe get some more potassium into you. May help with bloating/water retention issues.[/QUOTE]


Thank you very much... Your advice just helped me stop worrying a lot lol

[y0lked]

^ Would not take ibuprofen if you can avoid doing so. Potential to disrupt/interfere with protein synthesis. Rest and maybe some light re-hab work would be the go. Possibly some sports heat/cool cream depending on severity.

Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2008 Jun;33(3):470-5.
The effects of ibuprofen on muscle hypertrophy, strength, and soreness during resistance training.
Krentz JR, Quest B, Farthing JP, Quest DW, Chilibeck PD.

High doses of ibuprofen have been shown to inhibit muscle protein synthesis after a bout of resistance exercise. We determined the effect of a moderate dose of ibuprofen (400 mg.d-1) consumed on a daily basis after resistance training on muscle hypertrophy and strength. Twelve males and 6 females (~24 years of age) trained their right and left biceps on alternate days (6 sets of 4-10 repetitions), 5 d.week-1, for 6 weeks. In a counter-balanced, double-blind design, they were randomized to receive 400 mg.d-1 ibuprofen immediately after training their left or right arm, and a placebo after training the opposite arm the following day. Before- and after-training muscle thickness of both biceps was measured using ultrasound and 1 repetition maximum (1 RM) arm curl strength was determined on both arms. Subjects rated their muscle soreness daily. There were time main effects for muscle thickness and strength (p < 0.01). Ibuprofen consumption had no effect on muscle hypertrophy (muscle thickness of biceps for arm receiving ibuprofen: pre 3.63 +/- 0.14, post 3.92 +/- 0.15 cm; and placebo: pre 3.62 +/- 0.15, post 3.90 +/- 0.15 cm) and strength (1 RM of arm receiving ibuprofen: pre 18.6 +/- 2.8, post 23.4 +/- 3.5 kg; and placebo: pre 18.8 +/- 2.8, post 22.8 +/- 3.4 kg). Muscle soreness was elevated during the first week of training only, but was not different between the ibuprofen and placebo arm. We conclude that a moderate dose of ibuprofen ingested after repeated resistance training sessions does not impair muscle hypertrophy or strength and does not affect ratings of muscle soreness.

[N4J4R]

Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2008 Jun;33(3):470-5.
The effects of ibuprofen on muscle hypertrophy, strength, and soreness during resistance training.
Krentz JR, Quest B, Farthing JP, Quest DW, Chilibeck PD.

High doses of ibuprofen have been shown to inhibit muscle protein synthesis after a bout of resistance exercise. We determined the effect of a moderate dose of ibuprofen (400 mg.d-1) consumed on a daily basis after resistance training on muscle hypertrophy and strength. Twelve males and 6 females (~24 years of age) trained their right and left biceps on alternate days (6 sets of 4-10 repetitions), 5 d.week-1, for 6 weeks. In a counter-balanced, double-blind design, they were randomized to receive 400 mg.d-1 ibuprofen immediately after training their left or right arm, and a placebo after training the opposite arm the following day. Before- and after-training muscle thickness of both biceps was measured using ultrasound and 1 repetition maximum (1 RM) arm curl strength was determined on both arms. Subjects rated their muscle soreness daily. There were time main effects for muscle thickness and strength (p < 0.01). Ibuprofen consumption had no effect on muscle hypertrophy (muscle thickness of biceps for arm receiving ibuprofen: pre 3.63 +/- 0.14, post 3.92 +/- 0.15 cm; and placebo: pre 3.62 +/- 0.15, post 3.90 +/- 0.15 cm) and strength (1 RM of arm receiving ibuprofen: pre 18.6 +/- 2.8, post 23.4 +/- 3.5 kg; and placebo: pre 18.8 +/- 2.8, post 22.8 +/- 3.4 kg). Muscle soreness was elevated during the first week of training only, but was not different between the ibuprofen and placebo arm. We conclude that a moderate dose of ibuprofen ingested after repeated resistance training sessions does not impair muscle hypertrophy or strength and does not affect ratings of muscle soreness.

I said potential to disrupt/interfere protein synthesis lol...
Key words in bold.


http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11832356
http://ajpendo.physiology.org/content/282/3/E551.full

[jamesbrahh]

As a 16yo male who has been working out for about 8 months now , what would you say would be the best upper body workout (chest , bi's , tri's ). Please can I have some examples of exercises , no. Of sets and no. of reps ? Ty

[N4J4R]

As a 16yo male who has been working out for about 8 months now , what would you say would be the best upper body workout (chest , bi's , tri's ). Please can I have some examples of exercises , no. Of sets and no. of reps ? Ty

Get on an upper/lower or push/pull if you're an intermediate lifter, IMO.

BB bench
DB bench using a hammer grip
DD/DB decline bench

These are all pretty decent, IMO. Set and rep range will usually depend on the program being run. How you progress may also depend on the program being run i.e. an intermediate strength program like madcows will have a different rep, set and progression method than an upper/lower routine for something like bench press.

[jamesbrahh]

Get on an upper/lower or push/pull if you're an intermediate lifter, IMO.

BB bench
DB bench using a hammer grip
DD/DB decline bench

These are all pretty decent, IMO. Set and rep range will usually depend on the program being run. How you progress may also depend on the program being run i.e. an intermediate strength program like madcows will have a different rep, set and progression method than an upper/lower routine for something like bench press.

Thanks mate , have been doing some of these but not with the hammer grip. Will try it next session. Also another question , is it incline bench that does upper chest and decline doing lower chest or the other way around ? And also what are some bicep and tricep exercises ?

[N4J4R]

Thanks mate , have been doing some of these but not with the hammer grip. Will try it next session. Also another question , is it incline bench that does upper chest and decline doing lower chest or the other way around ? And also what are some bicep and tricep exercises ?

There isn't really an 'upper chest' per se, however incline bench is supposed to target these fibres a bit better than the flat variant, IIRC. Decline benching is a very popular movement as well. Give it a shot and see what you think. I've only ever done it once and it feels a little awkward the first time around. A lot of people swear by it.

Spider curls and EZ bar curls are pretty decent bicep movements, IMO. Concentration curls are also decent.
Heavy weighted bench dips coupled with some heavy CGBP are two of my favourite pieces of accessory work for 'triceps'. Seated french presses are also decent. Skullcrushers are good as well, but people sometimes get elbow issues from these. Cable pushdowns with a rope attachment at also good.

[duzzatswag]

Can you bulk off a mostly liquid diet?

[N4J4R]

Can you bulk off a mostly liquid diet?

Yes, you could. Eating food is more satisfying though, IMO. Creating home made weight gainer shakes is a great addition to your diet if you want to bulk up. Simple, easy and effective.

[BilalK]

nice

[Switchs]

Does casein increase your strength permanently, or does it increase your strenght only while you're talking it? How long does this little "strength boost" last after you stop taking it?

[JulesGui]

I've been eating 6 eggs a day for almost a year now. My mom and dad says i'm gonna die. So, can anybody help me with my math homework.

[What2do]

A few questions here..
1. How many grams of protein should I be taking post-workout? Right now I use 1 scoop of whey protein which is 26g of protein. idk if you will need this info but im 18m and 112lbs last time I checked (which was 2 months ago)
2. How often should I be weighing myself?
3. I am actually really embarrassed to be asking this last question, how do I use proper breathing technique while exercising? I try to focus on it but its like I am always short of breath (during the exercise). I also seem to be burping alot during the rest between sets, but I dont even notice myself swallowing air, where are these burps coming from?!

[JulesGui]

it depends on your jerk off frequency.

Does casein increase your strength permanently, or does it increase your strenght only while you're talking it? How long does this little "strength boost" last after you stop taking it?

[Espree]

Whats the difference between Decline bench press and Flat/Incline bench press? Is it important for overall chest development ?

[IrakliSvanidze9]

hello everyone, i am training for abs about 1 month. but my abs doesn't apear when i am standing, my abs only apear when i am lieing.
what can i do with abs?
sorry for my bad english

[RollTideNation]

Does casein increase your strength permanently, or does it increase your strenght only while you're talking it? How long does this little "strength boost" last after you stop taking it?

"Casein is a form of protein that takes longer to digest than whey". IMO, whey is a better option than casein. Places like GNC will tell you to drink your casein before bed to keep your body in a "muscle building" state while you sleep, because you burn muscle for energy while sleeping. That is the exact sentence I was told a few years ago when I called them. This couldn't be farther from the truth. If you are taking casein, it's not likely that you will gain strength because of it. There are other factors that go into the strength/size equation. It will not cause a strength boost either. The only reason I would recommend using casein is when you find it very difficult to get all of your needed protein from whole foods, but I would recommend whey over casein any day of the week. Hope this helps!

I've been eating 6 eggs a day for almost a year now. My mom and dad says i'm gonna die. So, can anybody help me with my math homework.

I'm going to condone this.

A few questions here..
1. How many grams of protein should I be taking post-workout? Right now I use 1 scoop of whey protein which is 26g of protein. idk if you will need this info but im 18m and 112lbs last time I checked (which was 2 months ago)
2. How often should I be weighing myself?
3. I am actually really embarrassed to be asking this last question, how do I use proper breathing technique while exercising? I try to focus on it but its like I am always short of breath (during the exercise). I also seem to be burping alot during the rest between sets, but I dont even notice myself swallowing air, where are these burps coming from?!

1.) You actually don't have to take any protein right after working out. If you lift in a fasted state (after waking up, before eating), it would be best to get a meal or shake in sometime soon after finishing, but you don't have to otherwise. You have about a 24hr window after working out. Try to shoot for 1-2g protein per lb of bodyweight each day.
2.) I would go with once a week. Weighing too frequently can mess you up, especially when cutting. Your weight fluctuates kind of frequently, so I would weigh immediately upon waking up on the same day each week.
3.) I have to admit, this question cracked me up a little On most exercises, you will breathe in and exhale on certain parts of the lift. Let's take the squat for example... You will always exhale on the "working" part of the lift. IE: you breathe in going down, exhale going up. On a barbell row: breathe in going down, exhale going up. I'm not exactly sure what could be causing the burps. Just try using the technique like I posted and see if it helps. Good luck!

it depends on your jerk off frequency.

Look, do not come into this thread and troll. If you had read the first post, you would see that trolling is not tolerated. If you wish to use this site as a way of acting like a child instead of learning and sharing information, so be it. Go somewhere else. Expect a neg, and if I ever see you in this thread trolling again, I will report you to a moderator.

Whats the difference between Decline bench press and Flat/Incline bench press? Is it important for overall chest development ?

Incline bench will work more of the upper chest than flat. Decline bench/dips will work almost the entire chest without hitting the front delts as agressively as with flat/incline. They all have their places. I personally like dips, flat, and incline all the same. Hope this helps!

hello everyone, i am training for abs about 1 month. but my abs doesn't apear when i am standing, my abs only apear when i am lieing.
what can i do with abs?
sorry for my bad english

It sounds like your bf% is a bit too high to see abs. If you are going for abs, you might want to do some cutting. At your current weight, I would recommend gaining some size first.

Good ab/core exercises include roll outs, russian twists, side planks, regular planks, hanging leg raises, etc. Hope this helps!

[Griffey1993]

High reps low weight? Or low reps high weight. I need to get bigger. But not seeing changes.

[y0lked]

High reps low weight? Or low reps high weight. I need to get bigger. But not seeing changes.

post your nutrition. both have their place. its all about your form

[Minibuilder96]

When i do my bulking now i really wonder about the metabolism boosting foods like a shake and kesam and cinnamon and green tea, if i have that as an alternative between meal1 and 3 like some of the bigger meals, if i go like 3 hours after a high carb breakfast and then eat a really metabolism boosting meal.. will that make me go in an catabolic stand like 2 hours until next meal? and does whey shakes help you at all from going catabolic stand when you're asleep? or do i have to use casein?