Do you work out?

[Zak]

I do.

I workout every three days, at home. I bar curl 52.5kg (3 sets of 10 reps). Then bench press 67.5kg (3 sets 10 reps).. on my awful bench press.. I feel like it's going to collapse, really should go the gym would be on 70..+? then finally 2 sets of 10 dips.

I do 10 press ups between exercises, and go on a run before working out.
I also have started doing sit-ups every two days, to get my six pack back.. although there maybe too much fat in the way.

I'm around the 12 and a half stone mark, and I'm 6 foot 2.

Do you workout? What exercises do you do? :)

[Callum.]

No I don't.

[PaulMacC]

If you want a six pack, cut some weight and start doing cardio. Strengthening your abdominal core will do you no good if you want it to show. Everyone has a six pack, just it is covered by flab.

I workout two days a week. Mon/Thur.
Mon - OHP, Bench, Squat, Weighted Crunches, Plank
Thurs - SL Deadlift, Pulldown, Shrugs, Hammer Curl, Pushdown, L-Fly, Neck Work.

[Shar]

Gym work-out ftw. I only do treadmill and rowing machine..x

[Conservative,]

I would, but my school gym is rubbish, we have NOTHING except a few exercise bikes, and my mum won't let me join the gym. She says it will put strain on my heart :|

I have an exercise bike in my room which I go on, but I want to be benching & stuff. I can leg press 80kg but I can only bench 25 :L I need to get some upper body strength, my legs are strong from skiing :)

but for some reason I can do like 40-50kg on row machine???

[Zak]

If you want a six pack, cut some weight and start doing cardio. Strengthening your abdominal core will do you no good if you want it to show. Everyone has a six pack, just it is covered by flab.

I workout two days a week. Mon/Thur.
Mon - OHP, Bench, Squat, Weighted Crunches, Plank
Thurs - SL Deadlift, Pulldown, Shrugs, Hammer Curl, Pushdown, L-Fly, Neck Work.

I eat too much :P I know cardio is the way forward but I don't want to lose much weight as I don't really have much fat on me anyway :P

[Callum.]

I eat too much :P I know cardio is the way forward but I don't want to lose much weight as I don't really have much fat on me anyway :P

Although I don't work out, Paul is right. Stick to cardio for the six pack.

[Richie]

never used to, now I do at least every second day.

[The Don]

Nope, wen't to the gym three months and when my membership ran out I couldn't afford to. I'm going to start running though :L Loose the flab ;)

When I wen't to the gym, I was benching 50kg and doing curls etc. but mainly focusing on cardio, and cardio and weight's don't mix too well :l

[Abbie.]

yupppppp i go 3 times a week and do around an hour of cardio, then my boyfriend helps me with 'conditioning' stuff, i think thats what its called

my boyfriend is there like everyday, but he only goes too his uni one now because apparently the weights arent heavy enough LOL.

[Casanova]

nope. never been, most of my friends are workmates do though. I'm not the 'exercise' type. I believe it's been diagnosed as "lazy".

Any guys with six packs, i say post themmmmmm.

Edited by HotelUser (Forum Moderator): Accidental double posts merged.

[Soy]

55k curl vs 67.5k bench

not sure if srs.

[Jessica.Rose]

i go on Just Dance for the wii :p its good to get a sweat on .. i sometimes go jogging but i hate gettin stared at by the old men in their cars .... it creeps me out so i dont go as much anymore lol

[Minstrels]

Last month I've turned lazy and just partied and taken in alcohol, I really need to start lifting again. Had a break from creatine so I should be able to get that going again.

[PaulMacC]

55k curl vs 67.5k bench

not sure if srs.
Lol, I thought that too :P

[Special]

never have, i'd consider it in the future though

[cocaine]

nope and i have no intention of building muscle

[FlyingJesus]

I don't work out or anything, the exercise I get is from all the football I do. Like Matt said, not looking to put on muscle anyway. Also not sure how much one would normally lift (a bar curl is the long one you use both hands for right?) but 52.5kg is heavier than me, that doesn't sound right lol but I may be wrong, probably quite possible.

[PaulMacC]

I don't work out or anything, the exercise I get is from all the football I do. Like Matt said, not looking to put on muscle anyway. Also not sure how much one would normally lift (a bar curl is the long one you use both hands for right?) but 52.5kg is heavier than me, that doesn't sound right lol but I may be wrong, probably quite possible.
Yeah I doubt it aswell, Most people have difficulty benching that much ;P

[Nemo]

I dont nope, i want to but ijust dont have the memory to. Most stuff that i do i need to get into a routine of doing it, im just terrible at getting into that routine. Not to mention i have no know how or equipment

[buttons]

lol i only ever really use treadmill or the bike at gym but i do gymnastics, jogging & dancing aswell

[Rapidshare]

To be fair, I dont work out cos I dont have the time.. Im not saying im like mega fat or anything, just abit of a beer belly..

[Zak]

dw if i get the time il post vid of bench press

try and see if i can borrow my ex gfs phone to film because I only have an awful k810i xD

[PaulMacC]

I was saying the curl. Curling 50k while Benching 60k seems a bit weird.

[Zak]

Do bend my back abit if I'm honest :p ill vid curl as well if u like xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
should be on here wednesday!

[luce]

yeah cardio mainly though if i do i just condition because i need muscle endurance more than strength :-)

[Zak]

Might explain somewhat if I don't have the evidence yet :p this is about 3 months old of my left bicep. (weakest arm obv) Might want to brace yourself, your in for an ugly sight.

It's in spoiler if you're interested. Don't have to! :)
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/slamboree/P1010309.jpg

[PaulMacC]

Might explain somewhat if I don't have the evidence yet :p this is about 3 months old of my left bicep. (weakest arm obv) Might want to brace yourself, your in for an ugly sight.

It's in spoiler if you're interested. Don't have to! :)
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/slamboree/P1010309.jpg
Looking good man. What weight are you?

[Minstrels]

Might explain somewhat if I don't have the evidence yet :p this is about 3 months old of my left bicep. (weakest arm obv) Might want to brace yourself, your in for an ugly sight.

It's in spoiler if you're interested. Don't have to! :)
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/slamboree/P1010309.jpg
Nice toilet.

No but seriously, how long you been lifting? You taking any supplements? Some guy did one of those pics on his MSN the other day and it was horrendous, he's been lifting longer than I have but doesn't take anything and I swear that was evidence for myself that whey protein/creatine do work even if you're 'still developing'.

[PaulMacC]

Nice toilet.

No but seriously, how long you been lifting? You taking any supplements? Some guy did one of those pics on his MSN the other day and it was horrendous, he's been lifting longer than I have but doesn't take anything and I swear that was evidence for myself that whey protein/creatine do work even if you're 'still developing'.
Dont take creatine unless you are planning to go into professional bodybuilding. It bloats your muscles with water just to make them look bigger. You shouldn't need supplements if you are eating correctly although the occasional whey shake wont do any harm. People who lift badly and are quite big are probably are above average genetic trainees who are still wasting away on their ****** gains which will gradually cease to exist, lift weights properly with good form and you'll see the true potential for years and years to come and the gains will keep rolling in.

[MattFr]

I jog for half an hour every morning (mon-fri) and do some free weights in the garage every 2 days. No real intention of building huge muscles, just bigger than the shrimp I am lol.

[Minstrels]

Dont take creatine unless you are planning to go into professional bodybuilding. It bloats your muscles with water just to make them look bigger. You shouldn't need supplements if you are eating correctly although the occasional whey shake wont do any harm. People who lift badly and are quite big are probably are above average genetic trainees who are still wasting away on their ****** gains which will gradually cease to exist, lift weights properly with good form and you'll see the true potential for years and years to come and the gains will keep rolling in.
Well actually no, I will take creatine. If the water intake is above average then you're completely safe, just take it in cycles. It'll help with quicker gains, admittedly they'll be a small advantage on the amount you can lift compared to someone who isn't on creatine but it'll still be an advantage. You'll also have more energy in a workout. When you first start it you'll get quick gains which is why it's good to have it over monthly cycles.

As for whey protein, correct about the diet however whey protein has a lot of big advantages. I won't repeat them on here but if you do your research you'll find them. But please, I don't mean to sound like a **** when I say this PaulMacC and I know you probably didn't mean it in a degrading sense when you said don't take creatine but the amount of people I've heard say that in real life in a degrading tone as if they know best is endless. The majority of people don't even do the research. If you're wanting to get the 'big' look whilst gaining actual muscle it can be good to mix creatine in with a sensible diet, a lot of water, other supplements and a good schedule. I believe it was you who made a thread a while ago asking for help as you're skinny and that, you should look into weight gainers. If you're skinny you need the initial fat to turn into muscle.

Now I hope my post didn't come across twatish PaulMacC and I'm sure you didn't mean it in a negative manner, but it does get annoying when you've put research into things before intaking them and yet you still get people talking to you believing they know best when really, perhaps they should focus on their own intakes first.

[Zak]

Last time I weighed myself I was about 12 stone 4.. which was a few months ago so would be about that weight then.

And I agree with Paul, I have taken protein shakes before but stopped after my 5lb tub ran out. I just eat a lot of fish now.
& a good year Spuds

[Jessica.Rose]

Might explain somewhat if I don't have the evidence yet :p this is about 3 months old of my left bicep. (weakest arm obv) Might want to brace yourself, your in for an ugly sight.

It's in spoiler if you're interested. Don't have to! :)
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/slamboree/P1010309.jpg

WTF HAVE YOU DNE TO YOURSELF .... thats just like ewwww seriouslyy .... i am not jkin muscles r ok but i think you shudnt get bigger you'd look out of proportion some people can take it too far ...

i have a friend that body builds and 2bh hes just too huge now when he hugs me sometimes i get the air nocked out of me coz he doesnt know his own str >.<

not a good look for you sweetie sorry

[PaulMacC]

Well actually no, I will take creatine. If the water intake is above average then you're completely safe, just take it in cycles. It'll help with quicker gains, admittedly they'll be a small advantage on the amount you can lift compared to someone who isn't on creatine but it'll still be an advantage. You'll also have more energy in a workout. When you first start it you'll get quick gains which is why it's good to have it over monthly cycles.

As for whey protein, correct about the diet however whey protein has a lot of big advantages. I won't repeat them on here but if you do your research you'll find them. But please, I don't mean to sound like a **** when I say this PaulMacC and I know you probably didn't mean it in a degrading sense when you said don't take creatine but the amount of people I've heard say that in real life in a degrading tone as if they know best is endless. The majority of people don't even do the research. If you're wanting to get the 'big' look whilst gaining actual muscle it can be good to mix creatine in with a sensible diet, a lot of water, other supplements and a good schedule. I believe it was you who made a thread a while ago asking for help as you're skinny and that, you should look into weight gainers. If you're skinny you need the initial fat to turn into muscle.

Now I hope my post didn't come across twatish PaulMacC and I'm sure you didn't mean it in a negative manner, but it does get annoying when you've put research into things before intaking them and yet you still get people talking to you believing they know best when really, perhaps they should focus on their own intakes first.
I'd rather eat a few bananas for energy before a workout than ever take creatine. The risks just aren't worth it. Even in moderation you'll eventually screw up sometime with it.

[Zak]

WTF HAVE YOU DNE TO YOURSELF .... thats just like ewwww seriouslyy .... i am not jkin muscles r ok but i think you shudnt get bigger you'd look out of proportion some people can take it too far ...

i have a friend that body builds and 2bh hes just too huge now when he hugs me sometimes i get the air nocked out of me coz he doesnt know his own str >.<

not a good look for you sweetie sorry

I'm not even big Jess :p
People who are huge, are normally people who have lots of fat + muscle. Pure muscle on its own would be a right challenge.
Majority are mesomorphs as well, as they gain weight and muscle very easily, but very few are skinny like me XD

I only weigh 12.7st ! You'll see I'm not big.

[Jessica.Rose]

lol you look big zak >.< cant help it i just feel strongly about it .. 12.7st to me is like huge but thats because ima "weight freak" according to someone lol

I supose upclose it wouldnt be too bad plus pictures make people look bigger then they really are (:

Yeh i think coz your skinny its put you out of proportion a lil bit (: but work out as ive said and try not to go mental with it (: its fine to feel good about yourself for a change sweetie i know what your like (: hehe

[Minstrels]

I'd rather eat a few bananas for energy before a workout than ever take creatine. The risks just aren't worth it. Even in moderation you'll eventually screw up sometime with it.
Creatine is natural, you're just adding to it and in a few months cycle can see a good outcome. If you intake enough water you have no worries.

[Zak]

lol you look big zak >.< cant help it i just feel strongly about it .. 12.7st to me is like huge but thats because ima "weight freak" according to someone lol

I supose upclose it wouldnt be too bad plus pictures make people look bigger then they really are (:

Yeh i think coz your skinny its put you out of proportion a lil bit (: but work out as ive said and try not to go mental with it (: its fine to feel good about yourself for a change sweetie i know what your like (: hehe

I don't think 12.7st is that fat for a lad if I'm honest. and I've been told muscle weighs more than fat so maybe it's a good thing i've put on weight.

Remember I don't have a gym membership, you do. Roid head :P haha

[Jessica.Rose]

loool i love the roids ^^ yeh it is good that you have you needed a few extra pounds

[Zak]

Just need a few extra 'pounds' in my bank account now and i'll be set.

Off Topic: O btw Jess when I'm 20, I'm getting a new car, looks like it's either going to be a VW Golf, New Zetec Fiesta, or New Focus
Really want Golf tho :)

[FlyingJesus]

Might explain somewhat if I don't have the evidence yet :p this is about 3 months old of my left bicep. (weakest arm obv) Might want to brace yourself, your in for an ugly sight.

It's in spoiler if you're interested. Don't have to! :)
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/slamboree/P1010309.jpg

That's your right arm

[Zak]

into a mirror don't forget !

I can't hold my camera with my left, it's wierd!

[FlyingJesus]

Oh yeah that does make sense, also you should totally rearrange those ornaments to the right...left...whichever of the toilet into a hilarious phallic presentation

[Rapidshare]

I don't think 12.7st is that fat for a lad if I'm honest. and I've been told muscle weighs more than fat so maybe it's a good thing i've put on weight.

Remember I don't have a gym membership, you do. Roid head :P haha

12 stone? lol what, im 11 stone and way bigger and got a beer stomach man...you must be a lot taller than me

[Zak]

Oh yeah that does make sense, also you should totally rearrange those ornaments to the right...left...whichever of the toilet into a hilarious phallic presentation

lmao. only you would have thought of that ;p

and @Rapidshare I'm 6"2 :-)

[Apple]

Had a week off school and due to family commitments my diet/exercise has been terrible. I'm sure I've probably even lost weight this week which obviously I'm not happy about being a hardgainer. I'm around 5"11 and in the last week I have probably lost a pound or 2 so I will be under 10 stone now. :@

[ChickenFaces]

With Halloween tonight I suppose I'm gonna pack some extra poundage, but I work out near every day. Hockey practices are killer :(

[Zak]

With Halloween tonight I suppose I'm gonna pack some extra poundage, but I work out near every day. Hockey practices are killer :(

ahh this reminds me of when my friend invited me to play 5-aside football again. I wasn't used to the constant sprinting around for an hour.

Hockey must be fast paced too, I never was very good at it. I'd swing for the ball and smack it in completely the wrong direction and miss!

[Trainway]

I work out 3 to 4 times a week eating tons of protein and shakes to keep me in-shape. I think it's important to work out different body parts each day to change it up and allow your body to rest.

[Soy]

good to see your keepin fit and that

but no offence brah i still dont see how your curling 55k for sets of 10

arms only look like 13-14 in

if i had to put a weight on you id say 160lbs

[PaulMacC]

I work out 3 to 4 times a week eating tons of protein and shakes to keep me in-shape. I think it's important to work out different body parts each day to change it up and allow your body to rest.
That just goes completly against what you said. Why not do a split body routine upper/lower. 2 days a week and have the other 5 days for rest. Thats what I do.

[Apple]

That just goes completly against what you said. Why not do a split body routine upper/lower. 2 days a week and have the other 5 days for rest. Thats what I do.

His intentions might not be to gain muscle, he may also only be spending short amounts of time in the gym so especially with him focusing on his protein intake he should probably be fine. However if his sessions are long then he possibly could be overdoing it.

[PaulMacC]

His intentions might not be to gain muscle, he may also only be spending short amounts of time in the gym so especially with him focusing on his protein intake he should probably be fine. However if his sessions are long then he possibly could be overdoing it.
I doubt that. Protein isnt just the only thing that makes muscle, you need calories, a lot of them.

[Apple]

I doubt that. Protein isnt just the only thing that makes muscle, you need calories, a lot of them.

What do the calories actually do in terms of repairing muscle?

[PaulMacC]

What do the calories actually do in terms of repairing muscle?
You need more calories to get bigger. Calories are essentially energy. Your body needs this energy along with protein to build and repair muscle.

Does anyone here have experience with the Stiff Legged Deadlift? I'm looking for some form tips.

[DPS]

I have a 6pack, and havent never worked out, but i do run/ride and ice skate alot maybe thats why.

[Apple]

I have a 6pack, and havent never worked out, but i do run/ride and ice skate alot maybe thats why.

Everyone has a six pack, only those that are thin enough show it.

[Zak]

Everyone has a six pack, only those that are thin enough show it.

not me then :p

& @Paul, my mate deadlifts but I have no experience in it.. max i can fit on my bar is like 75kg, and I don't go gym so! I heard he's deadlifting 150kg, not sure what you mean by 'stiff legged deadlift' though!

I can give you his fb if you really want to message him

[Andii]

yup :) :) love it lol. . . like 100 sit ups a night and about 50 press ups. .

[Apple]

New 1 rep max on the bench press - 61kg. It's improving. :P

[PaulMacC]

I have a 6pack, and havent never worked out, but i do run/ride and ice skate alot maybe thats why.
You probably have a six pack, no insult to you but your abdominal muscles are probably quite small if you have never worked out. You just have a low bf%, thats why they are visible.

[Zak]

New 1 rep max on the bench press - 61kg. It's improving. :P

I want you to kep me informed till you get to 100kg.

:P I can one rep 75kg.. but I can't fit anymore on my bar so :-(

need to join gym!

@ i agree Paul, wish I had low bf, I did one of these online tests, put 12.5 stone down as a guestimate and my height.. and apparently im 22.1 BMI. So that's terrible I guess!

[le harry]

creatine is pointless. you bulk up for as long as the course takes then 2 weeks off it and you'll lose everything it did to you. it's only good for bodybuilding so they look massive for the competitions then they can lose it straight away.

[Eoin247]

As soon as i hit 18 im starting proper working out :)

I know a guy who was really tall for his age when he was 12, he took creo and did a ton of workouts for five or so years. Well he sure is a tank now at 17 but he's the shortest in his year, doing what he did seemed to stunt his growth.

[PaulMacC]

As soon as i hit 18 im starting proper working out :)

I know a guy who was really tall for his age when he was 12, he took creo and did a ton of workouts for five or so years. Well he sure is a tank now at 17 but he's the shortest in his year, doing what he did seemed to stunt his growth.
Weightlifting does not stunt your growth. It is a myth.

[Eoin247]

It's actualy not a myth, it's been researched multiple times and proven. Ask any Gp and they will tell you the same. Not to mention i've actualy seen this happen to somebody with my own eyes.

What makes you think it's a myth?

[iRaaave.]

yeah I work out sometimes and I workout at school :L

[myke]

i used to work out at the gym but then i had no one to go with and i cant stand working out on my own, even with my ipod so i stopped

ive got like a mini gym at home :rolleyes: cross trainer and stuff, use that sometimes

im not into all this competitiveness at the gym and stuff, when i went everyone kept themselves to themselves but now the guys at my college go its like LET SEE WHO CAN BENCH MOST its like yeah or not, dont wanna put u to shame :l LOL JKE

urm yeah and all this protein stuff like eating raw eggs (if thats what it is lol) and stuff, seems extreme to me but whatever people are in to

[Zak]

i used to work out at the gym but then i had no one to go with and i cant stand working out on my own, even with my ipod so i stopped

ive got like a mini gym at home :rolleyes: cross trainer and stuff, use that sometimes

im not into all this competitiveness at the gym and stuff, when i went everyone kept themselves to themselves but now the guys at my college go its like LET SEE WHO CAN BENCH MOST its like yeah or not, dont wanna put u to shame :l LOL JKE

urm yeah and all this protein stuff like eating raw eggs (if thats what it is lol) and stuff, seems extreme to me but whatever people are in to

Firstly let me just say I love the amount of arguments that happen in this thread :P

Secondly I know what you mean Myke, I never really enjoyed the gym atmosphere, everyone would just challenge you to lifting and it really used to do my head in lol. I work out at home too.. much more relaxed and I can focus on what I'm doing. Although it's much more dangerous cz there's no-one around to help you if you get in trouble.

[immense]

do i hell my physique is naturally perfect

[Apple]

It's actualy not a myth, it's been researched multiple times and proven. Ask any Gp and they will tell you the same. Not to mention i've actualy seen this happen to somebody with my own eyes.

What makes you think it's a myth?

This guy has been strength training since he was 10 and was 12 in this report. So 2 years of intense strength training at an age were he is growing, he is still 5ft 7ins which towers above the average 12 year old. He is also the worlds strongest 12 year old and you can see him on GMTV here:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7LW6Tq7YHE

In that video you see his school friends of the same age come up to his chest... Then the official GMTV Doctor/GP guy says how it is perfectly fine at a young age.

[Zak]

This guy has been strength training since he was 10 and was 12 in this report. So 2 years of intense strength training at an age were he is growing, he is still 5ft 7ins which towers above the average 12 year old. He is also the worlds strongest 12 year old and you can see him on GMTV here:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7LW6Tq7YHE

In that video you see his school friends of the same age come up to his chest... Then the official GMTV Doctor/GP guy says how it is perfectly fine at a young age.

What a good video! Kinda put me to shame though.. he can bench 88kg! :\ .. Made me really wana try deadlift now though :P

[PaulMacC]

It's actualy not a myth, it's been researched multiple times and proven. Ask any Gp and they will tell you the same. Not to mention i've actualy seen this happen to somebody with my own eyes.

What makes you think it's a myth?
Well you must be going blind. The only way you'll stunt your growth is through injuring your skeletal system which is caused by bad form, which if you have done your research and arent an idiot, shouldnt happen. What difference is weightlifting from football, rugby, hockey or anything else you do that involves moving. You take knocks in football and rugby?

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What a good video! Kinda put me to shame though.. he can bench 88kg! :\ .. Made me really wana try deadlift now though :P
Probably in awful form judging by his form on those curls. He was throwing them and letting momentum do the rest. Good form takes way more effort. Dynamic presses (bar those that specifically need them like professional exercises such as cleans and jerks) and movements do not show control of the weight, you are simply throwing it and letting gravity do the rest.

[Eoin247]

This guy has been strength training since he was 10 and was 12 in this report. So 2 years of intense strength training at an age were he is growing, he is still 5ft 7ins which towers above the average 12 year old. He is also the worlds strongest 12 year old and you can see him on GMTV here:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7LW6Tq7YHE

In that video you see his school friends of the same age come up to his chest... Then the official GMTV Doctor/GP guy says how it is perfectly fine at a young age.

This actualy reminds me of a guy who used to be in my year lol, himself and his dad were huge!

What size was this guy when he was 10 by the way?

[Zak]

This actualy reminds me of a guy who used to be in my year lol, himself and his dad were huge!

What size was this guy when he was 10 by the way?

I'm guessing not 5"7.. that would be huge! for his age.

+ He's from Coventry! My home city :D