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| Psionic |
| So should I do the sets with increasing weight then? Like if I was doing some exercise that I can start with 50 lbs. on, should I go 50-60-70? |
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| zag2me |
Its a good way to help you mentally during your workout thats for sure.
If you increase the weights regularly it gives you the incentive to push for more the next time, and so on.
New teeny Tiney pic of my progress, been working on the arms and shoulders. Just missing the Lats at the moment, due to lack of equipment down me gym.
Actually been eating properly too recently, trying to gain some mass. |
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| Masonious |
| quote: | Originally posted by Psionic
Also, about the creatine or NO2. Do they carry with them any potentially life-threatening side effects? My family, although I don't have it yet, has a history of high blood pressure, so I don't want to overwork my heart anymore than I would be during the workout already. |
hmmm...creatine is probably safe, the only side effect of creatine I'm aware of is muscle cramping (which has happened to me, not fun) but NO2 i'm not so sure about if you have a history of high blood pressure. I don't think that enough is known about NO2 currently to say whether or not it's good or bad, but I can tell you there are guys a whole lot bigger, more toned and stronger than me that don't take any supplements at all. I would do a bit more research on Creatine and, if all looks well, go for that. Take it before you workout and then, just after.
Creatine assists in creating (or reforming) ATP from ADP. ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) stores a lot of chemical energy, your body decomposes ATP into ADP (Adenosine diphosphate) to create this energy. So creatine really helps you get your energy back more quickly so you can have more intense, stronger workouts which will result in faster muscle gains. Your heart will work harder, consequently. |
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| Masonious |
| quote: | Originally posted by Psionic
So should I do the sets with increasing weight then? Like if I was doing some exercise that I can start with 50 lbs. on, should I go 50-60-70? |
i normally do a warmup set if it's the first time I'm working that muscle group. The warmup set is low weight, hi rep (like 20) just to get the blood flowing there and the muscle loosened up a bit. So for example my incline dumb-bell bench looks like this:
18 with 60lb dumb-bells
12 with 70lb dumb-bells
12 with 80lb dumb-bells
8 with 90lb dumb-bells
10 (or to failure) with 70lb dumb-bells
so i do more of a pyramid in terms of weight used. I have found that to be the most efficient way of a) performing the most work b) achieving the best pump
yes i hate the sound of GETTING PUMPED!!!!! it sounds so meat-headed, but it works so...meh |
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| Psionic |
| quote: | Originally posted by Masonious
hmmm...creatine is probably safe, the only side effect of creatine I'm aware of is muscle cramping (which has happened to me, not fun) but NO2 i'm not so sure about if you have a history of high blood pressure. I don't think that enough is known about NO2 currently to say whether or not it's good or bad, but I can tell you there are guys a whole lot bigger, more toned and stronger than me that don't take any supplements at all. I would do a bit more research on Creatine and, if all looks well, go for that. Take it before you workout and then, just after.
Creatine assists in creating (or reforming) ATP from ADP. ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) stores a lot of chemical energy, your body decomposes ATP into ADP (Adenosine diphosphate) to create this energy. So creatine really helps you get your energy back more quickly so you can have more intense, stronger workouts which will result in faster muscle gains. Your heart will work harder, consequently. |
Ok, but with Creatine is the heart working harder because of the side effects of Creatine or because of the better workouts? |
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| Masonious |
| quote: | Originally posted by Psionic
Ok, but with Creatine is the heart working harder because of the side effects of Creatine or because of the better workouts? |
because you're able to do more work during workouts. |
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| sugardevill |
| quote: | Originally posted by Slylee
maybe u can't read or something but i said i'm 5'5 107 lbs, trying to be 120. lol
i want to get some definition, but i also want a little more mass to me...so on top of a strict protein diet, i think i'm supposed to NOT avoid calories. i'm not trying to lose weight, like most females, i'm trying to gain.
i generally eat healthy anyway besides the occasional pizza or something, but i love to cook and my meals are always perfectly balanced with a meat, potatoe or rice and a veggie... |
1st off expecting to become 120 by the end of the year of mostly muscle, is a feat many of us bodybuilders could only dream of!:D Realistically I would look at adding 5 more pounds to your frame of muscle, maybe 7 if you count the soft spots hehe. I would need to know how many calories you are taking in on a daily basis (do a food journal for a week include EVERYTHING that goes in your mouth). It's good to hear that your eat well balanced meals, but you are also a hardgainer so that means your metabolism burns like hell. Definately go for the high weight low repeition workouts, but DON'T be afraid of putting on bulky muscle (women can't put on that kind of muscle like the guys do that fast as we don't produce enough creatine in our bodies). You also mentioned that you like to snack alot, that may work against you as eating frequently speeds up your metabolism as you are constantly providing it fuel. This is a smart thing to do but in your case you may want to cut down on the snacking if you want to conserve those calories. Try sticking to 4 meals a day ( you said you like to cook your meals well balanced) and MINIMAL snacking...maybe one snack;)
It's true though all those muscles easily get hidden under the water retention and fat after the competition days are over and its bulk up season again. I am no where near as shredded as I was and my abs are slightly there:(, unfortunately my weight likes to go right back to my ass hehe one thing my hubby complains about when I'm dieting is my lack of ass:p BUt right now I'm 5'7 and 117 pounds, I competed at 111 pounds of shreddedness. I'm aiming for 5 pounds of muscle to be gained this winter and come in at 116 pounds for the worlds next year in T.O.Feel free to PM and we can further discuss!:gsmile:
and thanks for all the respectful talk about my knowledge hehe
makin me blush!
this shot was taken just under a month after my competition
and this one from my competition
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| Orbax |
| SugarDevil looking very hawtness after comp! a gals gotta have some softness! |
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| Masonious |
Wow, the first picture is amazing, the perfect female body in my opinion. Would never be able to tell that you had been a ripped, pro-fitness model a month before.
While i can appreciate the shredded look, it just doesn't seem to work aesthetically for women, and most men actually. You lack the healthy glow that a few extra pounds adds. |
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| Orbax |
Also, sorry for not posting all, been relaly sick for two weeks, moved across the country etc...
hope to be back at it soon |
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| sugardevill |
thanks guys!
yeah the shredded look is a little too much for everyday on a chick...but I wouldn't mind if my abs would show through just a little more:( Guys on the other hand shredded is goood,:tongue2
It's so nice to be in the off season from training mmmmBBQ, but oh boy come September gonna train like a mofo!! :whip: :whip: |
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| sugardevill |
| quote: | Originally posted by Masonious
Wow, the first picture is amazing, the perfect female body in my opinion. Would never be able to tell that you had been a ripped, pro-fitness model a month before.
While i can appreciate the shredded look, it just doesn't seem to work aesthetically for women, and most men actually. You lack the healthy glow that a few extra pounds adds. |
*ahem*
I still AM a Pro fitness model;) |
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