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Group: General Fitness & Exercise

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Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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bb2fat Posts: 21 Joined: 2005/01/15	2005/01/15, 06:23 AM is it true that I will not grow if I work out every night on my arms I work out to failure each time but I'm not seeing any improvement my arms ache the next day which is what i thought you should want but there seems to be plenty of pain and no gain. my diet consists of mainly protien meats and whey and casien + creatine my mrs says I look a bit bigger in the arms and shoulders but I think she's just being kind. how sad am I I am obsessed with my body I am desprate to enter my 40's with a good physique but times running out.

asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/01/15, 06:26 AM OKay, slow down, fill out your profile and then list your workout routine (here) and an example of your daily diet, what you eat and when. -------------- An old thought for the New Year - \'If you fall down seven times, get up eight\' What matters is that you continue on.
bb2fat Posts: 21 Joined: 2005/01/15	2005/01/15, 06:38 AM Thanks for the fast responce. on waking 45 grm protein 80% whey 20% cas shake 2hrs later 4 egg whites with milk 2 hrs later chicken sandwhich's or turkey or tuna till I'm full a bout 4 large 2 hrs later a tuna shake 3 hrs later protien shake 30 mins later workout bicep curls 3 sets of 12 , 10, failure lat raizes same shoulder press same tricep push dwns same 2 handed hammer curls using tricep bar close grip bench press thats one nights work
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/01/15, 06:52 AM You need more fibrous vegetables and some whole grains. I would space your meals out to 3 hours apart, and 4 large sandwiches at one sitting? Maybe 2 sandwiches and a large salad and a spoonful of peanut butter... I don't even wnat to know what a tuna shake is....sounds gross. I think you need to switch to a split routine. Less bodyparts each night. Here is my current split (though there are millions of ways to work a split routine): Monday quads and chest, cardio Tuesday Back and Hamstrings Wednesday Abs and Calves, cardio Thursday Rest Friday Arms, shoulders Saturday Cardio Sunday rest and maybe a recreational sport or activity, like swimming with the family or playing some basketball. Less is more when it comes to trying to gain mass. -------------- An old thought for the New Year - \'If you fall down seven times, get up eight\' What matters is that you continue on.
bb2fat Posts: 21 Joined: 2005/01/15	2005/01/15, 09:03 AM ok a tuna shake is just a tin of tuna blended with a cup soup or tinned tomato's I cant eat tuna as it is so I make it into a drink. I see what your saying about split routine but I am trying to get big arms for now. I like the look of your routine. and your rihght about the vegys I do eat whole meal though. No sugar. so do you think if I rest the arms they might grow. there is muscle in there they are solid no flab but just not as big as I whant.
bb2fat Posts: 21 Joined: 2005/01/15	2005/01/15, 09:09 AM by the way you look wicked, I'm not comming on to you but it looks like you have achieved some pretty fantastic goals.
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2005/01/15, 09:14 AM It was so nice of you to point out that you were not coming on to her. All to often people make rude remarks and do not follow it up with an explanation. It is very obvious that amy has made quite a transformation and we all are so proud of her. Why is your screenname bb2fat? Have you met our premier member bb1fit? Is he your father? -------------- I agree with everything asimmer says.
bb2fat Posts: 21 Joined: 2005/01/15	2005/01/15, 09:21 AM no I was just stuck for a name and I thought it would be ironic, I will change it if it oofends.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/01/15, 09:22 AM And I look wicked because i follow good advice and let my muscles rest and recover enough to grow. ============ Quoting from bb2fat: by the way you look wicked, I'm not comming on to you but it looks like you have achieved some pretty fantastic goals. =============
bb2fat Posts: 21 Joined: 2005/01/15	2005/01/15, 09:25 AM I detect hostillity I meant you look fantastic.
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2005/01/15, 09:26 AM Please do not change your name on my account. I am not offended by it, I just thought that it was ironic that you chose to use that name. -------------- I agree with everything asimmer says.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/01/15, 09:34 AM No hostility, just that you ask for advice, I give advice, I probably know what i am talking about, since I look the way I do, but you still seem convinced that overworking your arms and such is the way to go. Try one of the mass gainer programs here with a focus on arms. You will get results. ============ Quoting from bb2fat: I detect hostillity I meant you look fantastic. ============= -------------- An old thought for the New Year - \'If you fall down seven times, get up eight\' What matters is that you continue on.
bb2fat Posts: 21 Joined: 2005/01/15	2005/01/15, 09:40 AM no sorry I was asking you if you thought I was working them to much, and like you say you must know more than me cos you look better I want to do it your way. I just wanted a deffinate yes that I should rest them.:big_smile:
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/01/15, 09:46 AM Yes, rest them
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/01/15, 10:08 AM I was already sick this week! oh no!
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2005/01/15, 10:59 AM Listen the trick to big arms is training right. Working them every day is actually going to cause you to lose size. Do basic barbell work first...Barbell curls. Form is everything. Also work your triceps just as hard or harder. Let them rest at least 72 hours or longer. Remember that they are used in back and chest workouts as well. One question I have do you do any chins bent rows or deadlifts? These will help build your arms as well. -------------- If you can itch your nose after arm day...do another set! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/01/15, 11:34 AM First time I looked at this thread. No, it does not offend...I find it rather flattering!:big_smile: ============ Quoting from bb2fat: no I was just stuck for a name and I thought it would be ironic, I will change it if it oofends. ============= -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
bb2fat Posts: 21 Joined: 2005/01/15	2005/01/15, 02:00 PM Ok so the name stays:big_smile: so mutt if I do an arm sesion and my arms are killing even after 72 hours should I wait for the pain to go or carry on, sorry if I sound a bit thick:dumbbell: but I'm sick of working hard for nothing I want to get it right this time.
Pritchard Posts: 1,212 Joined: 2004/03/02	2005/01/15, 02:04 PM wait till youve recovered, then go for it again, you will get into a cycle. aching is good, but you need to give your muscles time to repair before lifting again. -------------- shut up adam. A.D.F.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/01/15, 03:15 PM Actually active recovery is quite good. Gets nutrient rich blood flowing to the area, and aids in recovery. If it is not "pain", then go ahead and train. Every day training anything will never result in anything good. Muscles do not grow in the gym though you may feel that way(the pump). They actually grow upon recovery. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2005/01/15, 06:43 PM Well I was doing a twice a week workout split (3 days one one off 3 days on) for years. My arms went from 14 in to 16.5 in a years or so. Then they hit 17-17.5 and stalled. If you are a beginner you can do more in a shorter period of time. I DO NOT advise less than 72 hours of rest if your arms hurt badly take extra time. If not work away. BB1fit makes a great reply active recovery is great. I now only lift for biceps and tricesp once a week....my arms now measure 18.5 cold...good luck! -------------- If you can itch your nose after arm day...do another set! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2005/01/15, 10:50 PM It took me about 4 years or so. They grow rather nicely, now they seem to be at a stand still. -------------- If you can itch your nose after arm day...do another set! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com