All Things Bodybuilding Q & A

[Johneffer]

I'm making this thread to answer questions about bodybuilding. I've gotten dozens of messages asking me for information.. I don't plan to be the only person answering questions as I have a biased opinion... I'd like other experienced dieters and lifters to chime in so together we can grow some monsters in here

Experienced lifters come to mind like Meadey... Well rounded in strength training and flexible dieting and I'd like him to talk in here as well.


I'm good if you'd like to ask questions on how I as a natural grow the most size, how I eat low carbs and how i eat a bro diet when I cut, how i increase test as a natural and important things to know about competing in bodybuilding.

[EctoPow3r]

How to stop myself from constantly training my forearms?( i train them like 3 time a week).i think i have a mental disorder because i like to flex my forearms more them any of my bodyparts,im in love with forearm training and i dont know why.

Whats wrong with me Mr Teen Virginia???!!!

[Johneffer]

How to stop myself from constantly training my forearms?( i train them like 3 time a week).i think i have a mental disorder because i like to flex my forearms more them any of my bodyparts,im in love with forearm training and i dont know why.

Whats wrong with me Mr Teen Virginia???!!!

train your bi's and tri's too

[ColeV22]

I hope this is a serious thread.

I lifted about a year ago regularly then stopped, mainly because I didn't have a gym membership and although I had a bench, I didn't have a spotter really. (But this post isn't about that).

I trained this summer a bit, not exactly a workout routine but just getting back into shape really and I was wondering if the 5x5 routine is smart to do considering the story I just gave you. Also, here is my H/W (6' 160).

Do you recommend any plan in particular if you are just starting back up again to GAIN MUSCLE or would you just go with the beginners courses and work from there?

Thanks in advance.

[saeedzamareh]

i have 18 percent body fat and im 14 years old with the weight of 169 lbs should i build muscles (bulk) or lose fat?

[stronktri]

alright me too

[Meadey]

I'll try to answer some John but if you spout any more bull**** broscience crap I'm out, lol

[jontetan]

all noobs are welcome to msg me, i will give free advice (i normally charge a fee for every tip i give)

[Bballer99]

Can I compete as a pro powerbuilder?

[jontetan]

Can I compete as a pro powerbuilder?

yes

[Bballer99]

yes

Thanks for the advice, how much do I need to pay you?

[jontetan]

Thanks for the advice, how much do I need to pay you?

i charge 50-70 bucks for an advice like that

but for you its free

[Bballer99]

i charge 50-70 bucks for an advice like that

but for you its free

Cool thanks

[extremegrape]

how much weights should i use when jerking?

lately i have used 30 lbs olympic plates, but the holes are bit too small, and it hurts like ****

ty in advance

[RugbyBro]

What's your peak week generally look like?

[janson8000]

If you could go back in time to when you started lifting, what advise would you give yourself

[EvanC100]

Any tips on how to increase appetite?

[EvanC100]

Oh yeah and can I keep increasing my strength without having to eat more? At my body weight what would good lifts be? My lifts are in my sig.

[Johneffer]

If you could go back in time to when you started lifting, what advise would you give yourself

Hmmm... I don't know I like the way everything turned out. Eat more and dont be afraid to be fat?

Any tips on how to increase appetite?

The more you force yourself to eat the easier it will be... Don't get discouraged by a big meal... When I first started to put on size it would take me an 30 mins to an hour to eat but now I can scarf down my meals in 5-10 mins

Oh yeah and can I keep increasing my strength without having to eat more? At my body weight what would good lifts be? My lifts are in my sig.

You can maintain with a high protein diet... If your plan is to get big you should be eating in a big surplus

i have 18 percent body fat and im 14 years old with the weight of 169 lbs should i build muscles (bulk) or lose fat?

Don't worry about losing fat... Train your heart out and keep a high protein high carb moderate fat diet while bulking

I hope this is a serious thread.

I lifted about a year ago regularly then stopped, mainly because I didn't have a gym membership and although I had a bench, I didn't have a spotter really. (But this post isn't about that).

I trained this summer a bit, not exactly a workout routine but just getting back into shape really and I was wondering if the 5x5 routine is smart to do considering the story I just gave you. Also, here is my H/W (6' 160).

Do you recommend any plan in particular if you are just starting back up again to GAIN MUSCLE or would you just go with the beginners courses and work from there?

Thanks in advance.

Easiest way for me to gain muscle when I was a beginner was high rep drop sets... Pumps are your friends! Engorge the muscle with blood and and strengthen your capillaries for more blood flow

[Reppintothemax]

Hey Johneffer can you please check my thread out http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=163272031

I am not sure what to do with my current body and which routine to follow.

[Johneffer]

Bump

[RugbyBro]

Clears throat.

[Sponge19]

Do you guys think there's any truth in the opinion of "Gain strength and then focus on size"?

By that I mean doing something like SS as a beginner then picking a "size focused" routine after, even if the ultimate aim is size from the start.

[Meadey]

Do you guys think there's any truth in the opinion of "Gain strength and then focus on size"?

By that I mean doing something like SS as a beginner then picking a "size focused" routine after, even if the ultimate aim is size from the start.

Since size comes with progressive overload I think that it makes sense to chose a program which allows you to rapidly overload. The 'strength' based routines allow you to do this but sure, others work too

[alex070707]

How fat do you get when in the offseason? Do you manipulate sodium during peak week?

[RugbyBro]

How fat do you get when in the offseason? Do you manipulate sodium during peak week?

A lot of people swear by sodium manipulation. I find it bloats me. I always already come in dry enough.

[AlexRyan1]

bit of a bro split but it will motivate me to get in the gym and train, is pull/push/legs/arms/off/repeat a reasonable routine even with its poverty frequency? just getting back into training after 3-4 months of doing nothing and living an unhealthy lifestyle lol

[Nitsua24]

John Effer what is the absolute GOAT ab exercise for dat joocy 8 pack
(I already do front squats, OHP, and DL variations but I need a direct core exercise)

[legitsrs]

John Effer what is the absolute GOAT ab exercise for dat joocy 8 pack
(I already do front squats, OHP, and DL variations but I need a direct core exercise)

Bicep curls.

They work abs indirectly along with other compound movements, there is no need to directly train abs.

[Meadey]

Bicep curls.

They work abs indirectly along with other compound movements, there is no need to directly train abs.

shut up retard