The Official Stupid Question Thread: PART 2

[iMac46]

How are others able to increase 5 lbs per session or even per week?

How do others get big so fast without even gaining much fat? Is it because they lift big?

[NaturalFTW]

How are others able to increase 5 lbs per session or even per week?

How do others get big so fast without even gaining much fat? Is it because they lift big?

eat more. I add 5 lbs per week to every lift.

[AlexYBB]

How are others able to increase 5 lbs per session or even per week?

How do others get big so fast without even gaining much fat? Is it because they lift big?

Young people, and new lifters seem to put muscle on very fast, also eating alot more puts more weight on

[Ihaveherps]

Some of my family members have asked if I've been working out, and I say barely because i have a home gym i use whenever I'm cooking food in my microwave for like 2 minutes xD. I'll do it like 3 times a week, mainly working on arms for those 2 minutes. Is it because I actually am working out or just cause they haven't seen me in like 2 months haha. Do you really need a crazy hard regimen to gain muscle or is my 6 minutes a week working hahaha. I'm 5'8 125lbs.

[Google26]

I'm confused about the ideal set and rep range for hypertrophy. Throughout this website and other forums, I have seen contradictory numbers. I have been doing 3 sets of 10 reps, then 4x10, 5x10, then raising the weight. Is this regimen appropriate for hypertrophy?

Bonus: Do size gains come with strength gains?

[AlexYBB]

I'm confused about the ideal set and rep range for hypertrophy. Throughout this website and other forums, I have seen contradictory numbers. I have been doing 3 sets of 10 reps, then 4x10, 5x10, then raising the weight. Is this regimen appropriate for hypertrophy?

Bonus: Do size gains come with strength gains?

The ideal rep range for hypertrophy is around 8-12. For strength gains its something like 5. And well Size comes with strength and strength comes with size, depending on your rep range, either looks or strength will come along faster

[Google26]

The ideal rep range for hypertrophy is around 8-12. For strength gains its something like 5. And well Size comes with strength and strength comes with size, depending on your rep range, either looks or strength will come along faster

I heard somewhere that 10 reps per set is ideal for both strength and size. Is that true?

[AlexYBB]

I heard somewhere that 10 reps per set is ideal for both strength and size. Is that true?

I think what they mean is that you will get a good mix, i recommend the " All pros " Will give steady strength gains and will make you look good

[Bensomore]

So I love dips, wide grip and normal grip, but whenever I do them my shoulder joints don't hurt...but the day after they hurt...it feels like DOMS but in the front part of the rotator cuff... they stop being sore when my front delts stop being sore...so should I keep on doing dips or not?

I don't go below 90º either...so idk why it always hurts

Thanks,
any advice would be appreciated

[jsjulianto0]

Would your body put on more weight if you eat on your maintenance but mostly fat? (like 50-60% from your daily cals)

[SY2006]

Hi, I am 18, 6 ft 2 inch tall,weigh about a 162.04 pounds and have been working out since late march 2013.
I workout everyday, training one area a day, Arms>Shoulder>Chest>back>legs
My workout have 30 seconds break between sets and 1.5 minutes break between exercise(5 sets of 8 reps, 5 exercises normally)
I do abs thrice a week at least and cardio twice a week.(Abs on on arms,chest and leg day.Max interval Cardio on weekends)
I am currently cutting for my abs(started on july 20th) taking a healthy diet,6 small meals a day, low carbs and a reasonable amount of protein
I used to be really fat and big last time (242.51 pounds)
However, i lost about 66.12 pounds over the course of 4 months(Pure running and somewhat of a anorexic diet)
After my weight loss, i begin eating normally and working out.

This is my diet
8am-toasted Fish fillet and oatmeal
11am-banana/apple with a 70 calorie yoghurt bar
1pm- 8 egg white 1 yolk with boiled sweet potato
4pm-greek yoghurt with seedless grapes
7pm-whole chicken breast with half cup blueberries
10pm- handful of almond nuts with any fruits
Yes.... i can't take veggies, been trying but end up puking it. So i am using fruits as a substitute.

I do take supplements

Table spoon of Omega 3 fish oil in the morning

5g creatine, 1 scoop of whey protein for my post workout

1 scoop of casein before i go to bed

So, with myself being introduced i have a lot of questions that have been popping up and i can't really find the answer through google

1: Is it possible to lose your abs? I know people always say that your abs are under those fats on your belly, however, i can't even feel my abs when i touch it. And, i have experience muscle loss in my arms and chest after losing too much weight.

2: Is it okay to cut and bulk? i am planning to cut for three months and bulk for 2 months repeatedly.

3:I have lost 9 pounds after dieting since 20th july 2013. is that reasonably normal or?

4:May i know what are those "macros" those body builder are referring to?

5:Endurance training and strength training, i know strength training is to gain strength obviously but what is endurance training? Is it the training for muscle shape?

6:I recently bought the superior amino 2222 tablets, is it useful?

7:How long does it takes for excess skin to be gone? I stopped losing weight at around July 2012.

8:I would like to ask if my diet is alright?

9:Is it too early for me to cut? Should i bulk up first?

10:Is it important to take a pre-workout meal? Because i have watched those bodybuilder video and all of them takes a pre-workout meal.

This is a picture of me.(YES I AM ASIAN)

[NaturalFTW]

Hi, I am 18, 6 ft 2 inch tall,weigh about a 162.04 pounds and have been working out since late march 2013.
I workout everyday, training one area a day, Arms>Shoulder>Chest>back>legs
My workout have 30 seconds break between sets and 1.5 minutes break between exercise(5 sets of 8 reps, 5 exercises normally)
I do abs thrice a week at least and cardio twice a week.(Abs on on arms,chest and leg day.Max interval Cardio on weekends)
I am currently cutting for my abs(started on july 20th) taking a healthy diet,6 small meals a day, low carbs and a reasonable amount of protein
I used to be really fat and big last time (242.51 pounds)
However, i lost about 66.12 pounds over the course of 4 months(Pure running and somewhat of a anorexic diet)
After my weight loss, i begin eating normally and working out.

This is my diet
8am-toasted Fish fillet and oatmeal
11am-banana/apple with a 70 calorie yoghurt bar
1pm- 8 egg white 1 yolk with boiled sweet potato
4pm-greek yoghurt with seedless grapes
7pm-whole chicken breast with half cup blueberries
10pm- handful of almond nuts with any fruits
Yes.... i can't take veggies, been trying but end up puking it. So i am using fruits as a substitute.

I do take supplements

Table spoon of Omega 3 fish oil in the morning

5g creatine, 1 scoop of whey protein for my post workout

1 scoop of casein before i go to bed

So, with myself being introduced i have a lot of questions that have been popping up and i can't really find the answer through google

1: Is it possible to lose your abs? I know people always say that your abs are under those fats on your belly, however, i can't even feel my abs when i touch it. And, i have experience muscle loss in my arms and chest after losing too much weight.

2: Is it okay to cut and bulk? i am planning to cut for three months and bulk for 2 months repeatedly.

3:I have lost 9 pounds after dieting since 20th july 2013. is that reasonably normal or?

4:May i know what are those "macros" those body builder are referring to?

5:Endurance training and strength training, i know strength training is to gain strength obviously but what is endurance training? Is it the training for muscle shape?

6:I recently bought the superior amino 2222 tablets, is it useful?

7:How long does it takes for excess skin to be gone? I stopped losing weight at around July 2012.

8:I would like to ask if my diet is alright?

9:Is it too early for me to cut? Should i bulk up first?

10:Is it important to take a pre-workout meal? Because i have watched those bodybuilder video and all of them takes a pre-workout meal.

This is a picture of me.(YES I AM ASIAN)

1) You probably can't feel them because they are very weak like your chest arms etc. The reason you lost muscle mass is because there is a difference between weight loss and fat loss.

2) I'd recommend you cut to a low BF then bulk for a minimum of 6 months. I bulked for over a year on my first one and am gonna do another year long bulk after I finsih my cut

3)yes

4)Macronutruients (protein, fats, carbohydrates. These are the 3 macro nutrients. Some people like to include fibre. 1 gram of carb has 4 calories 1 gram of protein has 4 caories 1 gram of fat has 9 calories)

5) There is no possible way to "shape your muscle" it is your genetics you are born with the shape.

6)The only supplements you really need are Whey Protein, Fish oil, and CreatineMONOHYDRATE there are many other types of creatine but always buy monohyrdate it's cheap and proven to work. Supplement companies often try to sell you other types of creatine I.E creatine hydrochloric etc but stick with monohydrate

7) Sorry don't know I was a skinny kid before lifting. There are a lot of people who used to be overweight they might share some knowledge. Looking at your pic though you look fine.

8) There is NO need to have a meal plan written out telling you what to eat when to eat. YOU DO NOT need to eat 6 meals a day. All you have to do is hit your macronutrient requirements for the day. You can eat when you want, what you want. You've probably been fed a lot of lies such as, No carbs after 6, Carbs are bad, drink a protein shake as soon as possible etc. Here is a link that will help you calculate your macros
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...1703981&page=1

9)Yes. You are very skinny and underweight. It could be a health problem if you cut. Plus you don't have much mass so it wouldn't look too great. "you can't chisel a pebble" Bulk to about 200 lbs IMO. but if you feel like you're getting too fat before 200 cut.

10)No. You dont't have to. Read this link as well great information http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post660370123

My thoughts
I believe you don't have a very good understanding of nutriton from your post above Head on over to the nutrition section and read the stickies it will clear up a lot of confusion and teach you things you never knew before.

Please take the time to read the links I provided as I took the time of writing all this out to help you. Good luck on your goals and feel free to PM me if you need anything or just posst here

[SY2006]

Thank you ao much I am reading up the links now. However, may I know what are those 40 40 40 or 40 30 40 those people are referring to?

[NaturalFTW]

Thank you ao much I am reading up the links now. However, may I know what are those 40 40 40 or 40 30 40 those people are referring to?

where exactly are they saying those number?

[Waltersmc86]

don't do that. Track your calories. be in a surplus and you will gain weight no matter what

It's personal preference.

I say find an already written good program ASAP to get the best results.

the only reason i am not using a good written program is because i lift at my high school but on my own time so i don't take a class because the program there really isn't all that great there is no muscle confusion it's two workouts swapped everyday and i want to train full body and we have a glute ham machine power racks preacher curl station dumb bells kettle bells a pully system mainly used to lat pulls and thats about all we have and written programs i see on here have a lot of lifts that we don't have the equipment to do it... get back at me!

[NaturalFTW]

the only reason i am not using a good written program is because i lift at my high school but on my own time so i don't take a class because the program there really isn't all that great there is no muscle confusion it's two workouts swapped everyday and i want to train full body and we have a glute ham machine power racks preacher curl station dumb bells kettle bells a pully system mainly used to lat pulls and thats about all we have and written programs i see on here have a lot of lifts that we don't have the equipment to do it... get back at me!

all you really need is a power rack and barbell and weights tbh. What is your main focus? Strength, masss or both

[SY2006]

where exactly are they saying those number?

I see them mentioning that in the diet section.

[Geo103]

I've been lifting at the gym for about 3 months now. So, I am definitely a beginner. I have been drinking Carnivor Mass Beef Protein after every workout. Within these 3 months, I have gained a definite 5 pounds, and I have been gaining and losing an extra 3 pounds on and off (water weight?). I just recently read that Carnivor Mass Beef Protein is supposedly horrible, ineffective, and "not legit beef", like it's collagen or whatever. I just recently bought two new 5 pound tubs of them because of a good deal. This means I will be using this shake for the next month or even 2. I use 4 scoops as recommended per shake, which is supposedly 50g of protein. Is it going to benefit me at all? I am trying to gain mass. Should I definitely switch to a new kind of protein powder when I finish what I have left?

[OneTrueMexican]

where exactly are they saying those number?

I think he's talking about macro percentages like 40% carbs 20% fats and 40% protein in diets

[OneTrueMexican]

I see them mentioning that in the diet section.

It's macro percentages

[NaturalFTW]

I think he's talking about macro percentages like 40% carbs 20% fats and 40% protein in diets

that's what I was gonna tell him but I was thrown off by "40 40 40" since its higher than 100 lol

[Waltersmc86]

all you really need is a power rack and barbell and weights tbh. What is your main focus? Strength, masss or both

right now my main focus is both but more mass than strength

[hfimare]

hi guys can someone told what's the best suppliments to build a net muscles and any other information can help i want to Amplify my muscles i'm waiting your answers ^^

[ThomasHartman]

Holy crap you guys are huge for teenagers.

[NaturalFTW]

right now my main focus is both but more mass than strength

look into all pro's beginner routine. Or Jason blahas 5x5

hi guys can someone told what's the best suppliments to build a net muscles and any other information can help i want to Amplify my muscles i'm waiting your answers ^^

Fish Oil, Creatine monohydrate, whey

Holy crap you guys are huge for teenagers.

not really

[SoulWorker]

Hey guys, so I'm new to this and all, basically I have been training for about a year but have only started taking it seriously the last couple of months, basically what I want to do is have a lean body roughly 8-10% body fat, I currently am at 13% and weigh 76kgs(roughly 160lbs) I want to weigh 80kgs (roughly 170lbs) and have that low body fat, I also want to gain muscle! Here is my workout plan:

Monday = chest and shoulders
I do dumbell chest press 6-10 reps heavy weight, flys on bench 6-10 reps, incline/decline bench(I switch them around) 6-10 reps, I superset pushups with my chest press and I do the cable crossovers. (4 sets of everything)

Shoulders I do: military presses with the barbell 6-10 reps, and military press machine 10-12 reps, lateral raises 6-10 reps and reverse lateral raises 6-10 reps. (4 sets of everything)

I do abs but I'm not sure what the best workouts for that are.

Tuesday = rest

Wednesday = biceps and triceps
Biceps: barbel curl standing up 6-10 reps, incline dumbell curl 6-10 reps, dumbell curl 6-10 reps, preacher curls 6-10 reps.

Triceps: skull crushers 6-10 reps, overhead lifts(not sure the name) 6-10 reps, tricep kickbacks 6-10 reps, dips on bench to failure

4sets of everything

Thursday = rest

Friday = back and legs
Wide grip pull ups(I struggle because I had an injury so I do as many as I can)
Bent over rows 6-12 reps, back extensions 10-20 reps, rowing 10-15 reps.

Leg press = 10-15 reps, squats 15 reps, calf extension 15 reps, lunges 15 reps.

I do cardio in the morning, any advice would really be appreciated guys/girls! Thanks a lot!

[AlexYBB]

If you have only started doing it properly recently, you should probably be doing your compound lifts. A program like all pro would be good

[SoulWorker]

If you have only started doing it properly recently, you should probably be doing your compound lifts. A program like all pro would be good

By recently I mean only seriously like eating properly and intense workouts etc. If you look at my photo I've got the base(imo) but it's not satisfactory if you know what I mean by that?

[xJBx22x]

I'm currently slimming down (low-cal + HIIT) and am planning on returning to the gym on Monday, the 26th. I am trying to look good and become a better overall athlete without becoming huge. I turn 18 in early September and weigh about 235 (started HIIT a bit over a week ago at 245, was about 300 last February). Hopefully this info will help to answer my questions if the specifics may become involved.

Here are my questions:

What sort of rep range (if any) would be best for "hardening" muscles while I cut?

If/when I attempt to bulk a bit in the future, would it be possible to perform lower body workouts without adding mass to my legs? My lower body muscles are quite large already (genetics are likely to blame), so I would rather just strengthen my legs without making them any bigger (while still bulking a bit everywhere else if need be).

Also, can bulking even occur while cutting?

[NaturalFTW]

I'm currently slimming down (low-cal + HIIT) and am planning on returning to the gym on Monday, the 26th. I am trying to look good and become a better overall athlete without becoming huge. I turn 18 in early September and weigh about 235 (started HIIT a bit over a week ago at 245, was about 300 last February). Hopefully this info will help to answer my questions if the specifics may become involved.

Here are my questions:

What sort of rep range (if any) would be best for "hardening" muscles while I cut?

If/when I attempt to bulk a bit in the future, would it be possible to perform lower body workouts without adding mass to my legs? My lower body muscles are quite large already (genetics are likely to blame), so I would rather just strengthen my legs without making them any bigger (while still bulking a bit everywhere else if need be).

Also, can bulking even occur while cutting?

Nothing will "harden" your muscles. If you work a muscle you will gain mass. you can not bulk while cutting they are the opposite of each other. You won't get big by lifting weights a few times don't worry...