Ok well I am totally opositive from all you muscle heads


I need to LOSE FAT!

I have my diet pretty much on point. But what kind of routine do you suggest? Do more cardio or weightlifting? Any tips would be great.

Thanks

this thread is HUGE.

My routine:

2 days on and 1 day off.

i vary my splits:

A)

Chest and Back
Bis and Tris
Shoulders
Legs

B)

Chest and tri's
Back and bi's
Shoulders
Legs

C)

Chest and bi's
Back and tri's
Shoulders
Legs

The keys are:

keep it dynamic, don't stick to one routine for more than 3-4 weeks.
fuck supplments. eat well. tuna, onions, spinach, lots of fruits.

and RUN RUN RUN~!!!!!!!!!!!!

at least 2 times a week!!!!!!!!!


i have pics. people don't believe that i'm in electrical engineering because of the shape i am in (most engineers are rather out of shape and sickly)

and if you are beginning DON'T GO TO FUCKING EXTREME OR ANY BULLSHIT LIKE THAT. You will feel puny. Start with body weight. Get comfortable with that. You should be able to do 3 sets of at least 10 reps of widegrip pull ups before going to weights.

I love this topic and i will be glad to answer any questions.

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Originally posted by beefy k

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The best way to build Muscle is to do HIGH weight LOW reps.

Just about to leave work...I will write more later...

I'm All over this THREAD!!! I Love This stuff.

JACKSONVILLE!!!!!!

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Originally posted by Cro_Addict Ok well I am totally opositive from all you muscle heads I need to LOSE FAT! I have my diet pretty much on point. But what kind of routine do you suggest? Do more cardio or weightlifting? Any tips would be great. Thanks

If your goal is to lost fat, then:

-eat a huge breakfast: most people don't know that your metabolism is not initiate (i.e insulin production") until you get some good food in your belly. some suggestions:
-eat porridge, its so good for you. avoid butter
-fruits, bagels.
-eggs 2 or 3 times a week
-good cereal with fibre

-don't eat and complex or simple carbs after 6. so no fruits, candy ice cream. if you are hungry eat veggies. and NO DIP. maybe some salt to taste and vinegar.

no here is the hard part:

get up before work/school every morning and jog for 20-30 mins. if you have to start with a bike thats fine, just make sure you sweat and get your heart going. I CANNOT STRESS HOW WELL A RUN IN THE MORNING WILL CHANGE YOUR DAY. IF YOU TRY IT YOU WILL SEE.

Try it and let me know how it goes.

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Originally posted by beefy k If your goal is to lost fat, then: -eat a huge breakfast: most people don't know that your metabolism is not initiate (i.e insulin production") until you get some good food in your belly. some suggestions: -eat porridge, its so good for you. avoid butter -fruits, bagels. -eggs 2 or 3 times a week -good cereal with fibre -don't eat and complex or simple carbs after 6. so no fruits, candy ice cream. if you are hungry eat veggies. and NO DIP. maybe some salt to taste and vinegar. no here is the hard part: get up before work/school every morning and jog for 20-30 mins. if you have to start with a bike thats fine, just make sure you sweat and get your heart going. I CANNOT STRESS HOW WELL A RUN IN THE MORNING WILL CHANGE YOUR DAY. IF YOU TRY IT YOU WILL SEE. Try it and let me know how it goes.

Yeah i got the eating part down, thanks for that.

I just brought my uncle's treadmill to my house yesterday. So I will be starting to run in the mornings.

As far as weightlifting. Should I do one group at a time or just do like 1 or 2 exercises and do upper one day and then lower the next day?

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Originally posted by JPinCanada The best way to build Muscle is to do HIGH weight LOW reps. Just about to leave work...I will write more later... I'm All over this THREAD!!! I Love This stuff. JACKSONVILLE!!!!!!

Very true. A great way to get big is to first:

Gain weight. Don't be afraid to put on some fat, or as i like to call it, energy storage for muscle growth.

Now, when you train do compound exercises with high weight that you can do no more than 5 or 6 reps of. you will need a spot because you shouldn't be able to lift it more than 6 times with help.

bench press
shoulder press
leg press
squats (more experienced trainers)
rows
dead lifts (experience)

more on this later gotta go eat

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Originally posted by m2j But I was concerned about the strength difference. I want both my arms to be at the same strength level.

There are ways around it. The easiest & fastest way is to make changes mentally. Stop underestimating your weaker side. Believe in your weaker side. Next time your doing barbell curls or incline dumbbell curls grab the same amount of weight for both hands and try to squeeze out those 6-8 reps efficiently. You might need to lower the weight just because the weaker side needs to adjust & mature to the stronger one. No problems shouldn't be encountered for the stronger side as the lighter weight will feel like air but do not neglect the weight. Remember, both hands are adoptable.

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Originally posted by Cro_Addict Ok well I am totally opositive from all you muscle heads I need to LOSE FAT! I have my diet pretty much on point. But what kind of routine do you suggest? Do more cardio or weightlifting? Any tips would be great. Thanks

A combination of both did it for me. Cardio is great for weight loss, just make sure you keep your heart rate under 130. This ensures that your body burns the stores of fat and not glycogen.

Now, muscles need calories to function. The more muscle you have the more calories your body needs (i.e. a much higher resting metabolism rate). So building muscle will in the end promote fat loss.

I had 2 major knee surgeries and got up to 245 lbs, 22% BF. I started my routine with 30 min of cardio, then did my weights, and finished off with cardio. I hate running so i rode a bike and played beach volley. Over a course of 2 years i droped 60 lbs and 17% BF.

Make sure you don't try to lose the weight/fat too fast. A nice slow weight loss will stay with you longer. Your body can't handle more then 10 lbs of weight loss per month. Keeping it around that mark will make your gains more permanent.

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Originally posted by infinity HiGH What kind of exercises do you guys do for the back? it seems like everything I do, I can never get that burning feeling. My biceps get a better workout than my back does.

I would wager your not doing chins?

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Originally posted by infinity HiGH What kind of exercises do you guys do for the back? it seems like everything I do, I can never get that burning feeling. My biceps get a better workout than my back does.

I would wager your not doing chins?