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becwithissues Posts: 10 Joined: 2005/05/28	2005/08/14, 08:36 PM I have been working out for a few months now, but I dont feel like I am getting stronger. Is there anything I can do as far as diet to help build muscle. I have noticed that my arms are a little more defined since I have been working out but I still feel weak.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2005/08/14, 08:40 PM give it time, and possibly change your routine. If you are looking to build strength, increase the weight, even if that means having to decrease the reps. As far as diet, increase your protein intake.
becwithissues Posts: 10 Joined: 2005/05/28	2005/08/14, 08:44 PM I was thinking more protein but was not sure if that would be the answer. Thanks
irondog Posts: 56 Joined: 2005/07/29	2005/08/14, 10:17 PM post your workout-----we are taking a shot in the dark without it. -------------- http://p200.ezboard.com/bbigbearsweighttraining
becwithissues Posts: 10 Joined: 2005/05/28	2005/08/15, 12:24 PM I work out 7x wk, reps 20,16,14. Mondays = shoulders and back, Tues. = legs/calves, Wed. = chest, Thurs. = cardio, Fri. = bi and tri, sat. = chest & Sun = cardio
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2005/08/15, 01:00 PM cut the reps down. Increase the weight. If you are doing reps that high, you may see strength increases from something like 10-8-6, or 5X5. Reps that high won't build much strength, if any. That could be your problem. What type of exercises are you doing? -------------- The best feeling in the world is the feeling you get after a tough set of squats after you step back from the power rack and throw up all over the floor.
DX14AG Posts: 1,055 Joined: 2004/07/22	2005/08/15, 03:45 PM You should probably split up the back and shoulder workout so where they have their own days. Doing chest twice a week might be a problem because you might not be giving the chest enough rest. DX
SUN36 Posts: 5 Joined: 2005/08/17	2005/08/17, 03:04 AM U NEED SUM MORE REST,UR WORKING TO HARD THE MUSCLES NEED TO DEVELOP AND U DEF,NEED TO CUT DOWN THE REPS TO 6-10 IF U WANT SUM MORE MASS
5p829zr7wg Posts: 88 Joined: 2005/08/10	2005/08/18, 08:53 PM this is my work out DAY 1- chest and abs Day 2- bi's, back, shoulders, traps DAY 3- legs, calves DAY 4- chest and abs Day 5- bi's, back, shoulders, traps DAY 6- legs, calves am i over training my muscles? it doesnt seem or feel like it im on summer vacation so i get like 15 hrs of sleep lol and sit around on the couch all day until its time to work out