What is the most common questions on the forum....

[Akhtar1]

Hello there,

First i want to say how great this forum is and how helpful it is, i am new to forums and should of joined one along time ago.

I am a part time weight trainer and a full time student, i am working on a project on my course of people problems in this area.

i want to know the most common, new question on this forum so i can do my anylysis and write a report for my project at university. I will post a article on the forum after its done.

If people have any suggestions please dont hesitate and leave a comment, with the url of the problem

many thanks and speak to you soon

[skiboy1955]

Haha, perhaps the most common one I hear all the time is "How can I loose weight (fat) and gain muscle and definition".

[mslman71]

Haha, perhaps the most common one I hear all the time is "How can I loose weight (fat) and gain muscle and definition".

Yep.

And, "what supplements should I be taking?"

[Karl_Hungus]

Another one I see constantly is "how much protein do I need to consume?"

Also...lots of questions related to creatine.

[chodan9]

On this specific forum the most asked question is."can I make gains/progress at my age?"

[Whiskeyjack]

Has anybody had _____ injury?

[cowboybiker]

Along with "It hurts when I do this, What should I do?"

[Leddyman]

How do I get in shape? But not too big.

[ironwill2008]

* "If I do X number of exercises, sets, and reps, will that be 'overtraining'?"

* "Will Squats damage my knees?"

* "Will Deadlifts injure my back?"

* "What is the best test booster on the market?"

* "Will eating fat make me fat?"

* "Will doing cardio limit my ability to build muscle?"

[StressMonkey]

Can someone make a routine for me?

How can I get my mom/dad to exercise?

[Karl_Hungus]

This one has many variants....but I always lol at the thinly veiled self-congratulatory questions.

"How do you deal with negative comments from people who are jealous of your hyoogeness? I'm tired of people treating me like a freak just because they are intimidated by my giant muscles and ultra-cut physique. I can't even go to the beach anymore without garnering unwanted attention and endless stares. How do I deal with it? "

[IronCharles]

"Why did so and so get banned?"

[clive]

How can I get bigger arms crops up a hell of a lot!

[ljimd]

"I'm over 40, is it too late for me?"

"Been watchin' my diet and lifting for a month now. How come I ain't shredded and benchin' 400?"

"OK, I'm ready to get this bbing thing going. What supps do I need?"

[gbg]

" yo yo, how do I get big guns so I can impress my friends"

[fitnessman]

What are "Rep Points"?

[drudixon]

On this specific forum the most asked question is."can I make gains/progress at my age?"

That's probably the most common on the ov35 for sure. That and how to lose weight while gaining mass.

[gbg]

"Tendinitis. I have it, should I continue training or take some time off" ?
"Hurt my back doing deads......
"Hurt my back doing squats.....

[DaddyR]

Proper research requires effort, and analyses need to be done on the actual data. Why should we do your work for you and how can you think our opiinons would correlate with a proper statistical analysis of the actual posts on the forums? Sounds like you've got a bright future as a climate change researcher!

[cowboybiker]

You all forgot one. Im suprised at you Will.

My right side is much bigger than my left. Should I stop training on that side till it catches up ???

[BlondeAmazon]

Ill write the ones that come to my pm soooooooooooooo freakin often

1. How can I train and not get too big... (christ)
2. What supplements do YOU take and why and how can they help me? (again-- sigh)
3. Can you write a diet and workout plan for me..(never met you so no)
4. How do I start a steroid program... (again- insert blank stare here)
5. I see you have overcome back surgery-- I have a bad back, what should I do..

funny thread actually... some of the responses had me crackin up... Truth is always the most amusing..

[skarotum]

The most common question is "what's the most common question on the forums".
To which I reply, "what's the most common question on the forums".
It can be very confusing.

Really though, and sad as this is, the most common thing I see is "I just started working out, what supplement stack should I take to lose fat and get huge and ripped?". This question is asked before posting diet, split, exercises, form checks, etc. etc. Makes me rage.

Lift hard, rest hard, eat for your goals. All you need. I hate how most people think supplements are what really create gains in the gym. IMO, 99% of supps are a waste of money. All I've ever used is whey and basic vitamins. The supplement industry is full of "get rich quick schemes", that people fall for way to easily.

[Brackneyc]

How about, "I have never worked out a day in my life, but I decided I want to be ripped...can someone suggest a diet and routine for me....."

[mslman71]

I can't believe no one has said, "how can I get six-pack abs?"

[cowboybiker]

I can't believe no one has said, "how can I get six-pack abs?"

Cause Abs are made in the kitchen

[Karl_Hungus]

Another variant that pops up all the time: Asking a bunch of internet strangers (instead of their doctor) about appropriately training with a serious injury/illness.

"Last month I had a heart transplant, a splenectomy, and had a foot of my colon removed. Do you guys think it is OK for me to go for a 1 rep max squat tomorrow?"

[Brackneyc]

Another variant that pops up all the time: Asking a bunch of internet strangers (instead of their doctor) about appropriately training with a serious injury/illness.

"Last month I had a heart transplant, a splenectomy, and had a foot of my colon removed. Do you guys think it is OK for me to go for a 1 rep max squat tomorrow?"

You can, but use knee wraps and a belt. Those increase 1RM by 30%.

[Marius_Ursus]

"Should I bulk or cut?"

[ironwill2008]

You all forgot one. Im suprised at you Will.

I wanted to leave a few still on the table!










Thread is bringing teh lulz!

[kimsquit]

help me drop 24% of my bodyfat for my beach holiday next week!


why aren't I making teh gainz, I'm doing everything perfectly


I just finished a 20-week cycle of deca and ethanate...do I need to do a PCT?



and one of my personal faves from the old IFBB forum:

I see that you need something called a pro card to compete at the Mr O, where can I buy one?