The Official Stupid Question Thread: PART 3

[17mahmoods]

i really dont think so. i started with u said when i first came in Fitness. With something so vague i didnt went thru things like uneven shoulders and hips which affected me in having tuneven muscles. I feel as though you might be finding me being rude to you but really, i just hope i can get some better advise that would help me in this "overanalyzing" and improve my overall performance. Thats y i even came to this website. Sorry if you feel offended of any sorts. erm yeah.

Read the stickies in the nutrition and workout program section and you will learn the basics of a variety of things.

[Michael1J]

Read the stickies in the nutrition and workout program section and you will learn the basics of a variety of things.

Now that, is something i needed to hear. I cant believe i totally skipped that. thanks man.

[CWGame]

Now that, is something i needed to hear. I cant believe i totally skipped that. thanks man.

They're definitely important to read.

[Gitsune]

I've been using barbell excercises (namely chest and shoulders). Why do people highly recommend barbell just because you can load more weight? Isn't it basically the same if the contraction is felt similiarly? Not only that, but using dumbells doesn't require you to need a spotter. You can safely max out and simply drop the weights, rather than literally risk your life at times.

Note that I'm also legitimately asking, despite it seeming like a critique. I literally want to know, because I don't see a clear advantage in barbell pressing unless it's micro-loading plates (1-2.5lbs).

[MBoux2000]

I've been using barbell excercises (namely chest and shoulders). Why do people highly recommend barbell just because you can load more weight? Isn't it basically the same if the contraction is felt similiarly? Not only that, but using dumbells doesn't require you to need a spotter. You can safely max out and simply drop the weights, rather than literally risk your life at times.

Note that I'm also legitimately asking, despite it seeming like a critique. I literally want to know, because I don't see a clear advantage in barbell pressing unless it's micro-loading plates (1-2.5lbs).

I do both dumbbell and barbell pressing but generally prefer barbell because you can load more weight = progressively overloading the muscles. You won’t get hurt as long as you have a spotter

[7Ryu7]

Hi, bros.
Can I get some chest development tips?I feel my chest isnt growing as much as it should.So far I'm using only dumbbels since barbell seems to fuark up my shoulders.
My max is the 25 kilos dumbbel for 5 reps.I've been counting calories at eating around 2500 calories on off days and 2600-2700 on training days.I've put on 2 and a half kilos in 3 months and I guess the food is not the problem.
Thanks.
I'm also doing fierce 5 upper lower routine.
Oh, and by the way, lifts:
Squat 85kg for 5 reps
Deadlift 90kg for 6 reps

[17mahmoods]

Hi, bros.
Can I get some chest development tips?I feel my chest isnt growing as much as it should.So far I'm using only dumbbels since barbell seems to fuark up my shoulders.
My max is the 25 kilos dumbbel for 5 reps.I've been counting calories at eating around 2500 calories on off days and 2600-2700 on training days.I've put on 2 and a half kilos in 3 months and I guess the food is not the problem.
Thanks.
I'm also doing fierce 5 upper lower routine.
Oh, and by the way, lifts:
Squat 85kg for 5 reps
Deadlift 90kg for 6 reps

Just follow the program. You still have a long way to go, can't expect much growth when you are just benching 25s.

Also learn to bench with the bar, it's likely a form issues rather that's causing the shoulder problem. Post form vids.

[7Ryu7]

Thanks for help mate!I'd rep you but I'm in cooldown.
I posted one or two bench videos here long ago when I was benching with the bar, it seemed fine.Will think about this option.

[Anonymous12321]

I am 16yo. 5'11, and weight around 165 lbs and go to the gym five days a week. My question is nutrition related: How much should I be eating a day? How many grams of protein do I need to build muscle? Thanks

It depends on your goals. If you want to build muscle, eat about 100 or so grams a day, But don't focus on the numbers all that much. Just eat as much as you want, the body will deal with the rest.

[MBoux2000]

It depends on your goals. If you want to build muscle, eat about 100 or so grams a day, But don't focus on the numbers all that much. Just eat as much as you want, the body will deal with the rest.

Absolutely DO NOT give advice. 100g is WOEFULLY inadequate for anyone

[7Ryu7]

What do you mean?You mean that 100g of proteins is too much or too little?

[needmoargains]

Absolutely DO NOT give advice. 100g is WOEFULLY inadequate for anyone

What are you on about? 100 is fine , it all depends on the bodyweight. Most optimal is about 0.8-1 g of protein per lb of lean muscle.

[joeyoreilly]

Is there one bent row grip (overhand vs. underhand) that is more beneficial than the other?

[joeyoreilly]

Also, if my words hurt after front squats, does it mean I’m doing them wrong?

[joeyoreilly]

Wrists*

[fabiusx]

I'm getting hip adductor pain from squatting. When I was building up to my 150lb squat, everything was fine. After about 1 week, when I started squatting i've been getting that pain. Only thing that changed was I got powerlifting shoes since. Any tips? I warm up/foam stretch my adductor as well before I get started. Any links to stretching adductor you know that could help are greatly appreciated.

Secondly, I'm starting to get mentally distressed with my arms and bar placement on my squat form. Whenever I use high bar, I get the bones near my shoulder/scapula bruised. When I switch to low bar, it feels nice and no pain but I don't know how to position my arms. Sometimes it feels like there is pressure on my wrist, should my arms be tucked in, or should they be flared out? I think i'm going to drop to 90lbs squatting until I'm certain of my form and I learn how to get rid of this hip adductor pain. Thanks.

[TylerHudson64]

Okay so I am 15 and dont have access to proper weights and only have dumbells but can i still build some decent pecs?

[17mahmoods]

I'm getting hip adductor pain from squatting. When I was building up to my 150lb squat, everything was fine. After about 1 week, when I started squatting i've been getting that pain. Only thing that changed was I got powerlifting shoes since. Any tips? I warm up/foam stretch my adductor as well before I get started. Any links to stretching adductor you know that could help are greatly appreciated.

Secondly, I'm starting to get mentally distressed with my arms and bar placement on my squat form. Whenever I use high bar, I get the bones near my shoulder/scapula bruised. When I switch to low bar, it feels nice and no pain but I don't know how to position my arms. Sometimes it feels like there is pressure on my wrist, should my arms be tucked in, or should they be flared out? I think i'm going to drop to 90lbs squatting until I'm certain of my form and I learn how to get rid of this hip adductor pain. Thanks.

Post a form vid.

[17mahmoods]

Okay so I am 15 and dont have access to proper weights and only have dumbells but can i still build some decent pecs?

Decent is a very subjective word.

If your dumbbells are adjustable then I don't see why you can't gain more muscle then you already have, how much depends on how heavy the dumbbells go.

Fierce 5 has a dumbbell only routine. Follow it.

[ioanR]

Hi, guys.

Is it possible for a 6'1 beginner to gain 30 lbs of pure muscle in his first year? I've read contradictory stuff. People saying you're lucky if you gain 10 lbs of muscle, while others said you can gain even 40. How is it?

[17mahmoods]

Hi, guys.

Is it possible for a 6'1 beginner to gain 30 lbs of pure muscle in his first year? I've read contradictory stuff. People saying you're lucky if you gain 10 lbs of muscle, while others said you can gain even 40. How is it?

Even with amazing genetics it's likely going to be hard to gain 30lb in a year.

Best thing you can do is just eat and lift and see where you get. Someone telling you that you will/will not does not make a difference.

[SyedZeeshan]

Had been searching the internet for a long time but found some really old threads here datinf back to 2006-13 regarding this issue. I have developed lipomas in my body. These are small fat balls on my arms and thighs. Has anyone heard of it? Any treatment apart from surgery?

[chrishow98]

Good post!

[17mahmoods]

Had been searching the internet for a long time but found some really old threads here datinf back to 2006-13 regarding this issue. I have developed lipomas in my body. These are small fat balls on my arms and thighs. Has anyone heard of it? Any treatment apart from surgery?

Best to consult a medical professional regarding this as treatment can differ based on a lot of factors.

[SyedZeeshan]

Best to consult a medical professional regarding this as treatment can differ based on a lot of factors.

I did consult a couple of doctors on this particular issue but they said I can let them be. But I have seen people with lipomas as huge as golf ball and bigger that that. Now It's not possible to go under the blade for almost 10 lipomas on different locations.

[myvideoali]

Hello

[aCreativeMan]

(Started a thread for this, but it didn't help.

https ://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=17541422

So I'm just copying and pasting my question )
Hey, this is a topic that I didn't find anywhere on the forums and so I need advice.
I have been doing a 5-day split looks like this
>Chest
>Back
<Rest>
>Shoulder + Triceps
>Legs
>Biceps + Rear delt
<Rest>
(A lot of bodyweight core exercises 5 days)

I'm hitting each muscle group once per week and the workouts look something like this -->

(Compounds and bodyweight)
<1 min rest>
(Isolations)

While I'm seeing more gains than my earlier 3 day split (compounds), I thought maybe I'd gain more if I HIT EACH MUSCLE GROUP TWICE PER WEEK.

Now here's the main question -->
Can I just slide down the isolations so that
>Total no of sets for the week remains same
>Each muscle is hit twice per week (One day with compounds and the other day with isolations (1-4 day rest in between))
>Each workout looks like -->
(Compounds of 1 muscle group) followed by (Isolations of another muscle group)

For example --> Leg + Back day -->
<Leg Compounds>
>Stiff Legged DL
>Squats
>Lunges
>Step ups
<Back Isolations>
>Pull downs (I really throw out the biceps, they remain soft(not flexed), therefore isolation)
>Straight arm pushdowns
>Plate Lying Pull overs
>Shrugs----------------------| Super
>Bent over Shrugs------| Set

[17mahmoods]

(Started a thread for this, but it didn't help.

https ://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=17541422

So I'm just copying and pasting my question )
Hey, this is a topic that I didn't find anywhere on the forums and so I need advice.
I have been doing a 5-day split looks like this
>Chest
>Back
<Rest>
>Shoulder + Triceps
>Legs
>Biceps + Rear delt
<Rest>
(A lot of bodyweight core exercises 5 days)

I'm hitting each muscle group once per week and the workouts look something like this -->

(Compounds and bodyweight)
<1 min rest>
(Isolations)

While I'm seeing more gains than my earlier 3 day split (compounds), I thought maybe I'd gain more if I HIT EACH MUSCLE GROUP TWICE PER WEEK.

Now here's the main question -->
Can I just slide down the isolations so that
>Total no of sets for the week remains same
>Each muscle is hit twice per week (One day with compounds and the other day with isolations (1-4 day rest in between))
>Each workout looks like -->
(Compounds of 1 muscle group) followed by (Isolations of another muscle group)

For example --> Leg + Back day -->
<Leg Compounds>
>Stiff Legged DL
>Squats
>Lunges
>Step ups
<Back Isolations>
>Pull downs (I really throw out the biceps, they remain soft(not flexed), therefore isolation)
>Straight arm pushdowns
>Plate Lying Pull overs
>Shrugs----------------------| Super
>Bent over Shrugs------| Set

Honestly seems like a mess of a routine.

You are right in the thinking that higher frequency is better but not how you are doing it.

It would be better to split up both the compounds and isolation over the two days rather than compounds on one day and isolation on the other. Also your split looks pretty bad, you are trying to train your two largest muscle on the same day.

Look into more balanced splits such as U/L/U/L or U/L/P/P/L. vikings and fierce 5 both have routines for these splits, it would be good if you looked into one of those and maybe followed them.

[aCreativeMan]

Sorry for late reply.
I have tried the workouts from these forums and I know a lot of people talk about the amazing gains that they make, but that really confuses me.
Like, I did squats on monday, and its asking me to do squats (some other variation) wednesday when my quads are sore from monday.
And some other problems.

I checked out the Vikings Bare bones series, it looks good, but I'll have to make substitutions (due to equipment), also I'm a little hesitant to experiment due to the time of the year when the current 5-day split is working good for me (it is really evolved and personalised based on how long my each muscle group takes to recover (judging by soreness)) <Any advice on that? >

Which one seems like a mess of a routine, the current 5 day, or the twice a week that I'm planning to do?

Also, since it's the stupid QUESTIONs thread, WHAT exactly is wrong with training two big muscle groups the same day?

[WolfRose7]

Sorry for late reply.
I have tried the workouts from these forums and I know a lot of people talk about the amazing gains that they make, but that really confuses me.
Like, I did squats on monday, and its asking me to do squats (some other variation) wednesday when my quads are sore from monday.
And some other problems.

I checked out the Vikings Bare bones series, it looks good, but I'll have to make substitutions (due to equipment), also I'm a little hesitant to experiment due to the time of the year when the current 5-day split is working good for me (it is really evolved and personalised based on how long my each muscle group takes to recover (judging by soreness)) <Any advice on that? >

Which one seems like a mess of a routine, the current 5 day, or the twice a week that I'm planning to do?

Also, since it's the stupid QUESTIONs thread, WHAT exactly is wrong with training two big muscle groups the same day?

What do you mean you have tried the workouts? Unless you've spent 3-6 months on each program on this forum you have not.