I am 6'2" 242. My dilemma: Should I concentrate on losing weight before I start bodybuilding? I am a newbie and need some advice. Also, I plan to work out approx 3 times per week. How soon can you see results?
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04-13-2009, 06:36 AM #1Registered User
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Should I lose weight first or bodybuild?
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04-13-2009, 07:18 AM #2Registered User
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I would work on getting rid of that body fat first. Not saying you can't lift weights, but you'll be better off focusing on good nutrition and some cardio
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04-13-2009, 07:26 AM #3Uplift
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Both.
Noobs should be able to recomp (build muscle while losing fat) fairly easily.
Cardio + lifting will work synergistically.Who was this love of yours?
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04-13-2009, 08:03 AM #4There and Back Again
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Originally Posted by steelman1023
If you're a noob, as stated above, you can do both at the same time; and, unless you plan on removing a near-unhealthy level of calories from your diet, you will probably do both just by going to the gym.
Give yourself 6 weeks to see results. Try to get a good base for your measurements with a cloth-tape (biceps, chest, gut, thigh, calf) and get a trainer at your gym to provide your bodyfat %.
Then just stick with whatever workout you've chosen, don't miss any days, and only check your progress after the 6th week.
Also: stay away from the scale, it is not an accurate assessor of your overall fitness and body composition.
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04-13-2009, 08:12 AM #5Registered User
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Thanks for the advice !
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04-13-2009, 08:18 AM #6Registered User
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Im going for cut not bulk.
But i am afraid i am going for bulk.
I am mainly focusing on my:
shoulders (bench)
Triceps (bench)
Biceps (curls)
forearms (curls)
chest (bench)
All i am doing is Benchpress and curls..
Which is pretty ****ty compared to everyone on this site.
(I am planning on fixing up my routine soon),
although i have seen great results.
I am skinny, but i fear that I am going to get fat because I am not burning off anything.
I have gained a bigger chest,shoulders and biceps.
Fortunately i live a minute from a park, if i did see a gain in fat.. I could jog around the park at night.
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