The Official Stupid Question Thread: PART 2

[lubu722]

Do you subtract fiber from carbs? I tried it today but it screwed up my macros.
I calculated all the calories myself, fat*9 carbs*4 protein*4 and fiber*1.75.

[Josh1312]

Hey guys, I'm about 6ft tall and only 161 lbs and I know I really wont be able to gain any real muscle mass at this weight so what are some of the best tips to get the lbs on? Also when bulking, do you change your routine at the gym or do you just keep at the same routine?

[skrudge7]

Do you subtract fiber from carbs? I tried it today but it screwed up my macros.
I calculated all the calories myself, fat*9 carbs*4 protein*4 and fiber*1.75.

I don't subtract for fiber personally but I'm pretty sure its round about 3 calories no 1.75

[skrudge7]

Hey guys, I'm about 6ft tall and only 161 lbs and I know I really wont be able to gain any real muscle mass at this weight so what are some of the best tips to get the lbs on? Also when bulking, do you change your routine at the gym or do you just keep at the same routine?

Keep the same routine and to put on more eat more than your daily caloric maintenance

[MrMagic123]

Ok, been looking up what we need in our daily diet to keep healthy and gain muscle!
So far I know; vitamins, minerals, protein, water, good fats, carbs, fiber.
What else should you be getting daily ?

[NaturalFTW]

45 degree leg press machine vs lunges. /discuss

[StevieSlaughter]

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[skrudge7]

Ok, been looking up what we need in our daily diet to keep healthy and gain muscle!
So far I know; vitamins, minerals, protein, water, good fats, carbs, fiber.
What else should you be getting daily ?

That's it

[skrudge7]

45 degree leg press machine vs lunges. /discuss

Lunges I find harder to do because my legs are filled with lactic acid their very tight making it harder to get lower on lunges so I'd rather the leg press, its just more comfortable for me

[LiftingHeavy925]

Can you eat ****ty and still make some type of gains? And is the hack squat machine the same as a regular squat with the barbell ?

[JoshE95]

Hey guys, I'm about 6ft tall and only 161 lbs and I know I really wont be able to gain any real muscle mass at this weight so what are some of the best tips to get the lbs on? Also when bulking, do you change your routine at the gym or do you just keep at the same routine?

I'm currently bulking so i thought i could give you some advice ive put on around 10 pounds this winter i accept alot of that is fat so before bulking consider that you might have to cut after for a better physique but no doubt some of the weight is muscle mass too as i'm defiantly lifting heavier and feeling stronger. If i were you i'd go for the same routine as i'm using right now the blood and guts routine by Dorian Yates i looked at it thought no way because of the lack of sets but you really make up for the 2x sets with the weight really push to your all out limit its good to have a partner there too so you can go to TRUE failure. As for nutrition and supplements i just use standard protein powder 2x a day sometimes 3 and load up on carbs! protein go for the standard 1.5-2 grams per pound and be sure to eat sh*t loads of broccoli and other veg. Finally if you start something learn to finish it you'll get nowhere using a 6 week program then seeing a different program you prefer and changing to that after 2 weeks. i hope i've helped.

[Vikingmiscer]

Hey

I dont have a rack for squats or machine for leg curls & leg extensions what would you replace them with in my program? ive done dumbell lunges so far
I work out at a training room at work, i have access to alot of freeweights but not much machines for legs, only leg press.

My legday program:
-Back Squats 3x6-8 (alternate with Front Squats)
-Leg Press 3x8-10
-Leg Extension 3x10-12
-Romanian Deadlift 3x6-8
* Leg Curls performed every 2nd-3rd session *

-Calf Press 3x15-20

Now i basicly do deadlift, legpress & lunges in that order. Thoughts on improvements?
And is deadlifts on legday instead of backday good?

I just started this program last week: forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=150375983&page=1

[NaturalFTW]

Can you eat ****ty and still make some type of gains? And is the hack squat machine the same as a regular squat with the barbell ?

what do you mean by "Shtty" as long as you hit your macros you will make gains.

[timmzzy1]

Can you eat ****ty and still make some type of gains? And is the hack squat machine the same as a regular squat with the barbell ?

You'll make gains as long as you eat enough but they wont be as good as if you had a good diet. The hack squat pretty much just focusses on your quads, and doesnt involve all if the stabiliser muscles that barbell squats do

[Woolyyyy]

Is it a bad idea to only track calories and protein? I know I'll get enough carbs throughout the day, and I eat 2-3 servings of natty PB along with other nuts, cheeses, etc. for fat intake.

[timmzzy1]

Hey

I dont have a rack for squats or machine for leg curls & leg extensions what would you replace them with in my program? ive done dumbell lunges so far
I work out at a training room at work, i have access to alot of freeweights but not much machines for legs, only leg press.

My legday program:
-Back Squats 3x6-8 (alternate with Front Squats)
-Leg Press 3x8-10
-Leg Extension 3x10-12
-Romanian Deadlift 3x6-8
* Leg Curls performed every 2nd-3rd session *

-Calf Press 3x15-20

Now i basicly do deadlift, legpress & lunges in that order. Thoughts on improvements?
And is deadlifts on legday instead of backday good?

I just started this program last week: forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=150375983&page=1

How are you doing back squats without a rack? You could try doing bulgarian split squats if you have a high enough bench

[timmzzy1]

Is it a bad idea to only track calories and protein? I know I'll get enough carbs throughout the day, and I eat 2-3 servings of natty PB along with other nuts, cheeses, etc. for fat intake.

Should be ok, as long as you dont eat too many high carb foods, its not that hard to count carbs though

[Heightzx23]

What means when people say "OP"?

[Woolyyyy]

Should be ok, as long as you dont eat too many high carb foods, its not that hard to count carbs though

Yeah i know, but I just find it easier to track overall calories and protein intake for some reason lol

[timmzzy1]

What means when people say "OP"?

'Original post' so the first post in the thread

[Woolyyyy]

ahh ****, was gonna edit, but you posted first so it would've probably gotten overlooked lol.

when i start to bulk, is it a bad idea to look at the mirror more rather than the scale? i've read how some people on here use the mirror as a progress tool instead of the scale.

[timmzzy1]

ahh ****, was gonna edit, but you posted first so it would've probably gotten overlooked lol.

when i start to bulk, is it a bad idea to look at the mirror more rather than the scale? i've read how some people on here use the mirror as a progress tool instead of the scale.

You can, depends on your goal though, i use scales more because i need to be a certain weight but if your more focused on aesthetics then you can use the mirror more

[AestheticsCuz]

good dirty bulk techniques

[HNeeley]

Strength and hypertrophy

So I am on MadCow 5x5 right now. Just started this for the 2nd time (I have 1 previous 9 week period on this and have seen great results before)

MadCow is only 3 days a week, but since I finished it over 12 weeks ago I have been doing full bodies and have been in the gym every single day except the weekend when I rest.

I feel like 3 days a week isn't enough of a workout for me and I'm concerned that I will see minimal mass gains while on madcows

Is it okay for me to do my hypertrophic workouts on the off days? (Tuesday/Thursday) in addition to madcow monday/wednesday/friday?

[xmark25x]

Just a quick question guys, Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard mixed with water or skim milk for post workout? Does the concept of "If it fits your macros" still applies here? I'm cutting btw...

[HNeeley]

Just a quick question guys, Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard mixed with water or skim milk for post workout? Does the concept of "If it fits your macros" still applies here? I'm cutting btw...

It's best to do it with whole milk but skim milk is fine.. Water tastes absolutely god awful

[euphoria1911]

Hey guys, I have been on Babylover's SS for just over a month now...
A few days ago I was squatting a plate (45lbs), I fell backwards (yes, embarassing).
Don't know how it happened, I usually can go lower than 90 degrees, but this time when I went down, my muscles were either tired or my form was terrible and I couldn't come back up, so I lost my balance and fell backwards. Don't know why or how this happened..
But the main question is, since then, my legs, back, neck, biceps, everything has been hurting, and I have seemed to lose muscle over the past few days (no, not kidding lol). My biceps are clearly much flatter now, and I can barely squat now (Can barely do 35lbs, and not even at 90 degrees). It's really odd, I hate it.. I lost so much progress over the past few days after the fall, and now my workouts don't go as well either because everything is aching and just weak.
What do you guys suggest, should I just stop going for a week or two and let my muscles heal? Or keep going to the gym, but is there another way to get my workouts back to where they were again? Mind you, my diet and everything remained the same, I just find it really odd how I LOST muscle despite going to the gym and keeping my diet. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated, as I am really lost as to what to do now. Thanks!

[addm]

I'm having a hard time developing a solid routine. There is so much information available and I am incredibly overwhelmed. Any good links or suggestions to break it down for me? I am dedicated to the gym but I'd like to get a killer routine without having to pay a trainer.

[timmzzy1]

I'm having a hard time developing a solid routine. There is so much information available and I am incredibly overwhelmed. Any good links or suggestions to break it down for me? I am dedicated to the gym but I'd like to get a killer routine without having to pay a trainer.

go and read the stickies in the workout program section

[akeibler]

I weigh 135lbs and currently max bench 145. Is 185 a reasonable goal for the end of May?