Machines are fine, and probably better for people who have no one to teach them proper form with free weights.

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Originally posted by Ania_xox I'm not fat and not looking to be a muscle head.

Most girls will not be muscle heads unless they (a) train weights for years and years at a higher intensity than most people can take or (b) take steroids.

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Originally posted by MrJiveBoJingles Machines are fine, and probably better for people who have no one to teach them proper form with free weights.

just make sure you adjust the seats/whatever else properly so you're using them the way they're intended

honestly, machines aren't bad. i just wouldn't create a whole workout using them. though i do know one person who uses mostly machines, and his physique is impressive especially for his age.

and lol, to get on the muscle head level for girls takes a LOT of work in terms of diet, lifting, and supplements.

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It's funny when people think if they start lifting weights they'll automatically become a bodybuilder, cause it's so easy to gain lean muscle.

I gain 5lbs of lean muscle every protein shake I drink.

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Originally posted by Ania_xox ... elaborate, ya dumb bitch!

Well you can use anywhere from 5-10 lbs for arms. Bicep curls, lateral + front shoulder raises, overhead dumbbell press (for triceps), shoulder presses, skull crushers....all really simple and effective exercises. 7.5lbs (per hand) is the perfect amount of weight I find.

For legs I personally prefer to use as much weight as I can handle. But do squats, deadlifts, and lunges.

Abs, do planks. Planks give you more of that nice flat stomach - not the ripped muscular one that you get from sit-ups. Also "abs are made in the kitchen, not the gym" so cut out the beer and nachos.

Pushups are a great all around exercise. You hit your chest and to a lesser extent your triceps + shoulders.

Bent over rows or seated/incline rows are good for back (it's all I do + deadlifts for lower).

You can Youtube all of those things to see what proper form looks like.


More reps + less weight = more cardio workout = more fat burning. You'll know you aren't using enough weight if it doesn't burn through your last 6-7 reps. Do 3 sets of 12-15 per exercise.

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Originally posted by Calamity Riunit I gain 5lbs of lean muscle every protein shake I drink.

So you are what, 350 lbs and 5% body fat by now?

383lbs and 3.5% body fat.



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Originally posted by Calamity Riunit My girlfriend http://thechive.files.wordpress.com...ainwreck-16.jpg

Hawt!

All noted.
many thanks, bitches


Also, I'm not going to ask the trainer this because it sounds retarded, but I'd like a bigger ass. I have skinny legs and a small bum

I currently use two machines that burn the gluteus maximus baby... any non-machine exercises?

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