Ok Its That Time Again.... Free For All W/ Questions...

_Bladen_ · 10-06-2006, 03:14 PM

Every few months I start up a new thread over here for yall's questions. Feel free to ask anything regarding bodybuilding whether its training or nutrition. I don't care how stupid your question is or how intricate it is. I see alot of people on this forum posting utter sh!t for advice for legitimate questions so if you have any feel free to post or PM me. Last time I did this I got approximately 300PMs in the first two days. If I don't respond chances are my inbox is full, so resend it in a day or so.

Keep the smart ass comments off of this one, unless you think it will make me laugh.

Lintford · 10-06-2006, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by _Bladen_

Every few months I start up a new thread over here for yall's questions. Feel free to ask anything regarding bodybuilding whether its training or nutrition. I don't care how stupid your question is or how intricate it is. I see alot of people on this forum posting utter sh!t for advice for legitimate questions so if you have any feel free to post or PM me. Last time I did this I got approximately 300PMs in the first two days. If I don't respond chances are my inbox is full, so resend it in a day or so.

Keep the smart ass comments off of this one, unless you think it will make me laugh.

Is it true your an NPC competitor?

TheReaper · 10-06-2006, 03:18 PM

Sure i have a question...

Seeing as this is the only pic i have at the moment, from what you can see- Do i look well built for a 14 year old?

I was pretty skinny and didn't really have much build, this is 4-5 months work.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/...10-06_1959.jpg

Gonna take some pics for next time to post a thread like this so you can see everything.

_Bladen_ · 10-06-2006, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReaper

Sure i have a question...

Seeing as this is the only pic i have at the moment, from what you can see- Do i look well built for a 14 year old?

I was pretty skinny and didn't really have much build, this is 4-5 months work.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/...10-06_1959.jpg

Gonna take some pics for next time to post a thread like this so you can see everything.

You need to have a greater influx of calories in your diet. What is your training / diet regiment look like? Its time for you to grow buddy.

dixieboy17 · 10-06-2006, 03:27 PM

is this a good stack:
Thermolife E-BOL
Thermolife Ecdysten
Thermolife Dicana
ON 100% Whey Gold Standard
NOW Adam multivitamin

TheReaper · 10-06-2006, 03:27 PM

My routine

Monday
Biceps, Back
Deadlift (Dumbbell Straight-back Straight-leg Deadlift) 5 x 5
Bent over row 5 x 5
Bicep curl 5 x 5
Concentration Curl 5 x 5

Wednesday
Chest, Shoulders, Triceps

Shoulder press 5 x 5
Bench dips 5 x 5
SkullCrushers 5 x 5
Bench Press (flat bench) 5 x 5

Friday
Legs/Abs
Squats 5 x 5
stiff legged deadlifts or leg curl 5x5
calve raises 5 x 5
ABS (When i can be bothered)

As for a diet, i know what you mean- I eat such little at the moment you would think im cutting to the max. My dad says how he can't really "afford" all the food i ask for, so should i just go around the kitchen eating what protein/healthy i can all day or what?

_Bladen_ · 10-06-2006, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dixieboy17

is this a good stack:
Thermolife E-BOL
Thermolife Ecdysten
Thermolife Dicana
ON 100% Whey Gold Standard
NOW Adam multivitamin

Ditch the thermolife crap. Quite frankly your putting too much reliance on supplements. Other than organ support, Whey, Casein, Multi, and Creatine (sometimes) I don't use anything else so HONESTLY I am not familiar with all these fad products out there these days.

If you want a good creatine product Vitargo CGL is the most impressive I have come across so far.

_Bladen_ · 10-06-2006, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReaper

As for a diet, i know what you mean- I eat such little at the moment you would think im cutting to the max. My dad says how he can't really "afford" all the food i ask for, so should i just go around the kitchen eating what protein/healthy i can all day or what?

First off, why are you on the 5x5 program? Are you alternating your rep schemes? A big problem I have noticed with people new to the sport is they eat so damn clean, in the off season I will hit up fast food at least every other day if I am out and going to miss a meal. Go around the kitchen eating EVERYTHING. Tunas cheap, if moneys a problem go to the grocery store and look around and prices. Hamburger helper is one of my favorites and is dirt cheap.

Chronicles · 10-06-2006, 03:37 PM

whats better for me no-explode or cellmass i mon-chest/tri tues-legs weds-back/bis thurs-legs friday-chest,shoulders,tris.

_Bladen_ · 10-06-2006, 03:39 PM

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whats better for me no-explode or cellmass i mon-chest/tri tues-legs weds-back/bis thurs-legs friday-chest,shoulders,tris.

Why are you doing chest and tris 2x per week?

And cellmass, NO-xlpode is just NO2, I have yet to see any studies that NO2 actually does ANYTHING at all.

TheReaper · 10-06-2006, 03:42 PM

What should i do instead of 5 x 5 reps?

_Bladen_ · 10-06-2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReaper

What should i do instead of 5 x 5 reps?

Well first off you need to be periodizing your reps, also do you want size or strength primarily?

TheReaper · 10-06-2006, 03:47 PM

Size primarily.

and periodizing my reps???

_Bladen_ · 10-06-2006, 03:53 PM

8-15 Reps works best in my opinion for size. Periodizing your reps means changing them every so often to maximize gains and keep your body from going stagnant. I change my rep range every 2 weeks.

young_blud · 10-06-2006, 03:56 PM

Hey, im a newbie and am getting my gym membership at the beginning of november. i have been looking around these forums for inspiration and the rippetoe(sp.) program seems to be very popular among beginners, so i will be doing weight training mon wed fri, i plan on doing an intense cardio day on a sunday to keep myself fit as i play a fair few sports, will this stunt my development in the weight aspects too much as ive heard that developing cardio and size conflict. I am 16 6'6" tall and weigh 72kg (you can see why i wanna bulk) any supplements you recommend considering my size and plan???

Thanks for any help, much appreciated

_Bladen_ · 10-06-2006, 04:01 PM

Weight training actually stunting growth is a complete myth in my opinion. However it can present problems to younger children as their bones and cartilage are still forming properly.

I am not familiar with Riptoes program. I have always used my own routines. Honestly in my opinion do the program test it out, find which exercises work for you the best and put something together.

Protein powder and creatine mono is all I would recommend. FOOD is key.

TheReaper · 10-06-2006, 04:02 PM

So if i did 15 reps, how many sets do i do?

And how would i change the reps, do 12 for 2 weeks, then change it 13 for 2 weeks and so on?

_Bladen_ · 10-06-2006, 04:04 PM

No not small changes in reps.

I change my minimum amount of reps per set.

15, 8, 12, 5, 10, repeat usually...

The last rep or two is usually forced but if I can push through more I go for more.

As far as sets, usually I go 5 different exercises for muscle group, and three workin sets per exercise.

UNDlSCLOSED · 10-06-2006, 04:04 PM

Is it good working out my whole upper body in one day? I work on my forarems, biceps, triceps, chest, back, and shoulders.

Do I really need to work on my legs? My legs are very big and people tell me my calves are very big for my size. I'm 5"9 and 147 pounds. I eat fish and meat with rice everyday, do I need to take protein supplyments?

_Bladen_ · 10-06-2006, 04:05 PM

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Is it good working out my whole upper body in one day? I work on my forarems, biceps, triceps, chest, back, and shoulders.

Do I really need to work on my legs? My legs are very big and people tell me my calves are very big for my size. I'm 5"9 and 147 pounds. I eat fish and meat with rice everyday, do I need to take protein supplyments?

Unless you start working your legs I am not even going to bother to help you. This is bodybuilding.com not Iwanttolooklikeananorexicabercrombiemodel.com

Dont take it personally, but if your too lazy to work your legs its not worth my time to help you.

UNDlSCLOSED · 10-06-2006, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by _Bladen_

Unless you start working your legs I am not even going to bother to help you. This is bodybuilding.com not Iwanttolooklikeananorexicabercrombiemodel.com

Dont take it personally, but if your too lazy to work your legs its not worth my time to help you.

I do work on my legs. I'm asking you if I need to, because they are alreay very large.

_Bladen_ · 10-06-2006, 04:09 PM

Yes, and if that is your opinion you need to work them harder.

young_blud · 10-06-2006, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by _Bladen_

Weight training actually stunting growth is a complete myth in my opinion. However it can present problems to younger children as their bones and cartilage are still forming properly.

I am not familiar with Riptoes program. I have always used my own routines. Honestly in my opinion do the program test it out, find which exercises work for you the best and put something together.

Protein powder and creatine mono is all I would recommend. FOOD is key.

thanks for the rapid reply, i didnt mean weight training stunting growth i meant cardio stunting muscle mass gains by the way.

i have looked at those supplements and they look good just finding money for them is the problem the ones ive looked at are like £100 for about a months worth, crazy ****

im am eating as often and as healthily as i can

TheReaper · 10-06-2006, 04:11 PM

How heavy should the dumbells i am using be?

10kg was previously quite heavy, i could do 5 x 5 without too much struggle though.

UNDlSCLOSED · 10-06-2006, 04:11 PM

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Yes, and if that is your opinion you need to work them harder.

I don't understand. What do you mean if that is my opinion I need to work them harder?

_Bladen_ · 10-06-2006, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by young_blud

thanks for the rapid reply, i didnt mean weight training stunting growth i meant cardio stunting muscle mass gains by the way.

i have looked at those supplements and they look good just finding money for them is the problem the ones ive looked at are like £100 for about a months worth, crazy ****

im am eating as often and as healthily as i can

Well to grow you need calories and cardio burns calories and puts your body in a catabolic state so yes cardio will stund mass gains but quite frankly not a noticable amount at 16 unless your really over doing it.

Trust me ditch those supplements, youll gain more muscle mass using than money at mcdonalds.

daniel1337 · 10-06-2006, 04:14 PM

How do I get veins running down my arms and shoulders and such?
I think I have a relatively low body fat.
Someone told me since I'm 13 i'm still going through puberty and getting rid of baby fat.
Could that be true?
I have veins some areas but I can tell not all of them are there. It's like 5 going down my right and 2 going down my left and 1 going up my bicep on my left arm.
It's wierd.

_Bladen_ · 10-06-2006, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReaper

How heavy should the dumbells i am using be?

10kg was previously quite heavy, i could do 5 x 5 without too much struggle though.

Please ask coherant questions only. Please don't ask completely rediculous questions either.

Use the most weight possible for the desired rep scheme without destroying your form.

_Bladen_ · 10-06-2006, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by UNDlSCLOSED

I don't understand. What do you mean if that is my opinion I need to work them harder?

Your 16 you shouldn't be slacking on any body part because its well developed. Hit everything equally hard.

UNDlSCLOSED · 10-06-2006, 04:16 PM

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Your 16 you shouldn't be slacking on any body part because its well developed. Hit everything equally hard.

Oh, ok. I get it.

I wanna ask a question and don't get mad at me plz.

I see really big buff guys at the gym and I never see any of them working on their legs or use the leg machines. I only see the girls do it. Do they work on their legs a special way or something?