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2003/10/16, 06:43 PM
I only have enough weights to make up 18 kilos, about 40 lb. I can always complete my reps and the last couple are a bit difficult, but am I wasting my time? Should I just go out and buy more weights straight away? I used to do a lot of swimming and surfing, other than that I'm pretty new to lifting...
I eat about 200 grams of protein a day including a supplement.
If it helps, I'm 19, weigh 150lb and I'm 5'10"
I've even included a picture so yall can get a better picture, haha.
http://www.design-eye.co.uk/chest.jpg
<img src="http://www.design-eye.co.uk/chest.jpg">
So yeah, can anyone tell me looking at my figure what sort of weight I should be lifting to see good gains? Thanks a bunch people, peace.
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2003/10/16, 07:30 PM
You need more cardio :)) trim it up before bulking up...the calories matter on that...find out your RMR and daily caloric intake, then you need to train ALL body parts... that's a starter.
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2003/10/16, 07:38 PM
Hmnnn, my bad, I didn't mean that it was the only exercise I did! I exercise my deltoids with a barbell, a do crunches, bench presses and a sort of backward push up that does the triceps, not sure what its called!
I used to have abs, but since I've started working I don't ever get to do much sport, just soccer once a week. I also read somewhere that it is good to bulk up and then convert the fat into muscle as its easier for the body...
But what I really want to know is are these 40lbs enough for the time being or shall I buy more weight straight away? I'll add that I do all the barbell exercises with 40lb, thanks.
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2003/10/17, 12:18 AM
Couldn't answer that...
If your goal is to increase muscle mass, you have to progressively increase your resistance. Heavy lifting + Heavy muscle...lift too heavy though, you sacrifice form, losing any would-be gain and risking injury.
I do curls with 35, 40, 45, 50, and 55lb dumbells, depending on which phase of training I'm in (I like to do periodization, and when I'm in high-intensity, low-volume training, I'm banging out 10 or 12 reps on the 55lbers, but only for one set). I've never been able to comfortably go above 55lbs w/o sacrificing form or adequate reps, and that's a bit disconcerting, but the message is that if you've "beaten" the 40's, get more.
If you just want to stay toned and cut, you don't need more, just increase the reps. I would advise for the former, though.
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--There are no versions of the truth.--
Jeff Goldblum, Jurassic Park II
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2003/10/17, 11:18 PM
You need to go out and buy more weight plates. Since you're starting, and will be incrementing in amounts of a kg or two, it's pretty easy. Buy a few in the 3 lower denominations. I don't know how they're sold in Europe, but in the US that would be 2.5 lb, 5lb, and 10's. The smaller denominations should not expensive. Iron costs ~50 cents/lb in a sporting goods megastore here, so adding 30 lbs would cost about 15 dollars, way less than 15 Euro.
A guy should be able to chest press more than 40 lb. Yes, include the weight of the bar. Do 8-12 reps. After 12-15 reps you should be 'spent.' Starting out, do 1 set, then make it 2 or 3 sets with a minute rest in between.
The light weights are all right for fly exercises, if you've got dumbbells, but you'll quickly outgrow them curling the bar.
It's nice to have a selection to choose from. I'm a gal. I found approx. 110 lbs at a yard sale (I guess it's 130 lbs with the 4 ft. bar) for $45 U.S. There is *no-way* that I use all of them at once, but I have 2.5, 5, 10, and 25 to pick and choose. The only thing the 25 is good for (so far anyway) is putting in a backpack and doing stairs, or for one leg exercise.
Time to go shopping! :D
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Quoting from gimpos:
I only have enough weights to make up 18 kilos, about 40 lb. I can always complete my reps and the last couple are a bit difficult, but am I wasting my time? Should I just go out and buy more weights straight away? I used to do a lot of swimming and surfing, other than that I'm pretty new to lifting...
I eat about 200 grams of protein a day including a supplement.
If it helps, I'm 19, weigh 150lb and I'm 5'10"
I've even included a picture so yall can get a better picture, haha.
http://www.design-eye.co.uk/chest.jpg
<img src="http://www.design-eye.co.uk/chest.jpg">
So yeah, can anyone tell me looking at my figure what sort of weight I should be lifting to see good gains? Thanks a bunch people, peace.
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