I got a couple of questions, I have heard u build more muscle based off of reps than actual weight. I have also heard that having stronger inner thighs makes for better sex. Any truth behind either of these? Anyone know any way to get rid of light stretchmarks? =)

If they're light stretchmarks then going on the sunbed will get rid of them. initially after going on the sunbeds they'll go bright red and you'll shit a brick, but once the skin cools the marks fade into the skin colour. also they will heal with time if they are light, going to a silver colouring at best. you wont ever get rid of them completely unless you get surgery.

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does marijuana use have a negative effect on muscle gain?

RE: stretch marks. They fade with time, just dont bulk up so fast and there are pregnancy things for chicks that have vitamin e and stuff and you can rub it on to reduce them.

about weed...only thing it kills is motivation. PLus smoking ruins your cardiovascular system and your energy and endurance are gonna get shot to hell...bulking will be an issue. and keeping lean muscle and not fat.

The only measurement of mine that actually has something worth posting is my calves.

Left calve 15"
Right calve 15"

I was born with these btw. no workout.
If I have to work them out they go fucking huge very quickly. On a hiking trip that lasted a week I came back and my calves where SWEET, easily .5 inches bigger, hard like rocks, lines in all the right places.

I weight: 69 kg
Lenght: 1.80m - 5'11"
waist 32"
Ríght Fore arms 12"
left fore 11.5
Chest ---- like a budgie
very little abs -- no stomach though.
BOth Thighs: 20.5"
Rigth Bicep 13"
Left bicep 12.5"

SHould I measure my ankles and wrists? hehe

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Originally posted by Orbax about weed...only thing it kills is motivation. PLus smoking ruins your cardiovascular system and your energy and endurance are gonna get shot to hell...bulking will be an issue. and keeping lean muscle and not fat.

But other than that, is it ok?

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Thought you might find this interesting:

Hiking Study

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hey Ygrene...

can you suggest some good lat routines...you got good lats...i especially have trouble with the lower parts of the wings...any suggestions?

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Originally posted by Floorfiller hey Ygrene... can you suggest some good lat routines...you got good lats...i especially have trouble with the lower parts of the wings...any suggestions?

My number one reccomendation for back is chins. I use to hate doing these but after a lot of practice it has become one of my favorite exercises. I focus 100% on keeping my shoulders back and spine arched slightly so I can get the best possible squeeze in my back. If this exercise is done properly, I don't think there is anything better for overall upper back development.

My number two reccomendation for back is deadlifts. I usually do stiff-legged deads on leg day for my hamstrings so, on back day I only do partial deadlifts i.e. I don't go all the way to the floor so I don't involve my butt, hams, and lower back so much. I do these on the smith machine and put the lower locks on so it automatically stops me at about 40-45 degrees from the floor. I think this helps develop the lats all the way down and also helps overall back thickness.

The other exercises I usually do are bent-over barbell rows (overhand grip), seated rows (I vary close and wide-grip), shrugs (I vary between bar and dumbell), dumbell pull-overs, and every now and then bent-over cable rows (underhand grip). But my two staples will always be chins and deads.

*EDIT* - For chins I usually do 4 sets with just my bodyweight to exhaustion.
Usually:
1x15-16
1x12-13
1x8-10
1x8-10

For deads:
1x225x12
1x275x10
1x325x8
1x365x6
and then sometimes I will do another 1 or 2 light sets around 8 - 10 reps

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Originally posted by Ygrene My number one reccomendation for back is chins. I use to hate doing these but after a lot of practice it has become one of my favorite exercises. I focus 100% on keeping my shoulders back and spine arched slightly so I can get the best possible squeeze in my back. If this exercise is done properly, I don't think there is anything better for overall upper back development. My number two reccomendation for back is deadlifts. I usually do stiff-legged deads on leg day for my hamstrings so, on back day I only do partial deadlifts i.e. I don't go all the way to the floor so I don't involve my butt, hams, and lower back so much. I do these on the smith machine and put the lower locks on so it automatically stops me at about 40-45 degrees from the floor. I think this helps develop the lats all the way down and also helps overall back thickness. The other exercises I usually do are bent-over barbell rows (overhand grip), seated rows (I vary close and wide-grip), shrugs (I vary between bar and dumbell), dumbell pull-overs, and every now and then bent-over cable rows (underhand grip). But my two staples will always be chins and deads. *EDIT* - For chins I usually do 4 sets with just my bodyweight to exhaustion. Usually: 1x15-16 1x12-13 1x8-10 1x8-10 For deads: 1x225x12 1x275x10 1x325x8 1x365x6 and then sometimes I will do another 1 or 2 light sets around 8 - 10 reps

alright cool. i got a chin up bar stand at home...i've just been struggling with them hehehe. i'll have to try that smith machine deadlift too...haven't done many deadlifts other than stiff legged...

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Originally posted by Ygrene Orbax- Thought you might find this interesting: Hiking Study

thats awesome!~ thanks dude

general question for everyone...


how often do you increase weight? and how much do you usually increase by?