Posters who give bad advice here...

[Slystallion]

I don't remember names but do you ever read posts in this section and just do this



Granted i know for a fact people have reacted negatively to what i said so i'm sure to a few my advice gets hit with this

But isn't it crazy how many different theories and workout methods there are...and then you go into the supplement business which is all marketing and then all these magazines are owned by the people who make the supplements lmao

Or you go into the gym and your in better shape then all the trainers


like how are you giving other people advice and you have a gut...

One of the main problems is that there are different workout methods for different body styles not everyone wants to be a behemoth and people come with different levels of fitness and have different fitness goals there isn't a one size fits all workout and also due to genetics two people can have the same diet and same exact workout and look completely different...

try this go to the bodybuilding.com forum and put up a picture of brad pitt from fight club and say you want to look like that what workout do i do...they will laugh at you and tell you stop being a fakkit and do some squats and deadlifts lmao

 

[chipmarket]

I mean theres no magic formula on how to work out its true, and yeah not everybody has the same type of goals and shyt. but people should be able to critically examine peoples statements to see if their full of shyt or not.

i think theres a onus on the person too..if u wanna get educated then do some of ur own research dont rely on others too much.

but theres some basics that need to be followed by everybody:
1. more calories over maintenance to gain muscle mass. less calories than maintenance to lose weight.
2. nutrition should be clean, dirty works but why, its unhealthy. you need nutrients to fuel your body. weight lifting puts it under stress. unhealthy food lacks vital nutrients.
3. compound lifts need to be done to increase your numbers, if you are happy with what you can lift now then dont worry. but when you plateau you need to do fully body exercises to continue growing

some people go for strength, some people just go for looks. others go for both. but at the end of the day those 3 things are what will keep you healthy.

oh and i should also add you need proper form or u risk injury...

 

[Jesus]

Regardless of your goal physique, you should do dead-lifts and squats. Only fakkits and nikkas with weak backs don't. Having chicken legs is just as ridiculous as those 3rd world guidos with the synthol chest. If you're doing to do something, do it right.

I am in better shape than all the trainers at my school and personal gym and I still don't feel worthy enough to be a trainer.

I agree, most supplements are bullshyt...I only fukk with shyt for my joints, multis and protein fukk the rest.

Like the Hodge twins say...do what the fukk you wanna do. Create and follow your own method. Everyone will see what you working with and your progress.

I'll be real though, I judge people's advice from their physique.

 

[Dooby]

Regardless of your goal physique, you should do dead-lifts and squats. Only fakkits and nikkas with weak backs don't. Having chicken legs is just as ridiculous as those 3rd world guidos with the synthol chest. If you're doing to do something, do it right.

I am in better shape than all the trainers at my school and personal gym and I still don't feel worthy enough to be a trainer.

I agree, most supplements are bullshyt...I only fukk with shyt for my joints, multis and protein fukk the rest.

Like the Hodge twins say...do what the fukk you wanna do. Create and follow your own method. Everyone will see what you working with and your progress.

I'll be real though, I judge people's advice from their physique.

no homo but what you're physique lookin like sayin all this

and to add to that deadlift and squats are not necessary. there are back extensions for dead lifts, and individual leg press, hamstring curls, and leg extensions for squats. Separating each muscle like that will only make you more well rounded.

 

[chipmarket]

no homo but what you're physique lookin like sayin all this

and to add to that deadlift and squats are not necessary. there are back extensions for dead lifts, and individual leg press, hamstring curls, and leg extensions for squats. Separating each muscle like that will only make you more well rounded.

nah. problem with leg press is you see these little tooth picks loading up 400 pounds on the rack and just pressing thinking their bad ass.... truth is 400 pounds is like 150 squat (mechanics n sh!t).

squats work all muscle together and ur stabilizers which you cant build from machines. sure machines can work but squats are way diff ball game.

same goes with deadlifts... aint just a back exercise. deadlifts work top to bottom -> traps, shoulders, chest, lats, abs, and lower back, butt, hamstrings, glutes, quads, calves.

come on now..

 

[Slystallion]

Before i changed my workout and just did the Bulgarian squats i was doing normal squats with 3 forty five pound plates on each side

315 for a 145 pounder ain't too bad right?

 

[Serious]

individual leg press, hamstring curls, and leg extensions for squats. Separating each muscle like that will only make you more well rounded.

depends. This topic is still up for debate....

Some say it creates muscle imbalance meanwhile other oppose machine exercises. Personally I do a bit of both, "more so" free weights and barbells than machines.

There's a huge difference between lifting iron and f*cking with the machines...

Here's two opposing articles, that "somewhat" contradict each other:

Isolation exercises also contribute to muscular imbalance. As a rule, the leg extension machine doesn’t work anything but the quadriceps. Unless you’re a bodybuilder going for ridiculous quads, you should avoid this machine at all costs. Even if you supplement your “leg day” (arm, chest, back, and leg “days” are another pet peeve of mine, but more on that later) with some hamstring curls, calf raises, and glute pushes, you’re still contributing to muscle imbalance. Each individual muscle might be strong in its own way, but they don’t work together. Try to lift a heavy rock after a year of leg extensions, hamstring curls, and calf raises, and you won’t know how to coordinate each muscle to complete the movement. Isolation exercises don’t improve your performance in functional activities (sports, hunting, lifting heavy things in real world terms); they increase your ability to only perform that specific isolation exercise. A machine lover who can leg press a thousand pounds can’t squat the same amount, but a guy who squats a thousand pounds can probably double that amount on the leg press. The woman who curls a ton and loves the reverse back fly may have big biceps and a defined back, but I bet she can’t do fifteen pull-ups like the devoted Primal fitness buff might.

The very idea of “leg days” or “arm days” is counterproductive to real fitness and contributes to muscle imbalances. Did Grok have “leg days”? Did he ever spend a few hours just curling a heavy rock so his biceps would grow? No! The body is meant to function as a machine of interlocking parts, every single one of which is integral to overall performance. When we mentally separate our lifting days and focus on specific body parts, we start to think of our muscles as islands unto themselves, and eventually they’ll start to function like that – imbalanced and totally cut off from the rest of the muscles. What’s ironic is that the people who do this really think they’re balancing things out. If they only knew…

Read more: Muscle Imbalances | Mark's Daily Apple

A sure fire way to avoid muscle imbalances (strength as well) is to break down your exercises so that you include single limb training. Machines are great and I love barbells but in order to avoid breeding lopsided physique or stresses to the body structure you want to make sure the training is balanced and both sides work for themselves.

Many times barbell training is favored because you can lift more by having the strong side compensate for the weaker. I have no issues with use barbell work or machine work to get to higher weights but you need to then progress that weight to single limb work with dumbbells and machines which are broken down into left and right separate functioning sides.

Not only does this represent TRUE strength, it will help you avoid dominant muscle groups which eventually become the cause of neck, back, hip, knee or other joint issues.

Incorporate a week each month at least, for balance so you can still work your split how you please but change exercise choices toward dumbbell training. Luckily dumbbell training is widely used but without thought to this structure.

Muscle Symmetry - Build A Balanced Body of Muscle Mass & Strength

But real talk, if you're a man and you don't squat or deadlift on regular at the gym, you might as well pee while sitting down...

 

[chipmarket]

Before i changed my workout and just did the Bulgarian squats i was doing normal squats with 3 forty five pound plates on each side

315 for a 145 pounder ain't too bad right?

 

[Serious]

Before i changed my workout and just did the Bulgarian squats i was doing normal squats with 3 forty five pound plates on each side

315 for a 145 pounder ain't too bad right?

That's great.

 

[Slystallion]

As far as physique is concerned sometimes for some people their lower bodies get too big and it destroys symmetry.

So while a skinny dude like me can use the squats other people should strengthen their lower bodies but not focus on adding more size if they care about aesthetics and symmetry

 

[Jesus]

no homo but what you're physique lookin like sayin all this

and to add to that deadlift and squats are not necessary. there are back extensions for dead lifts, and individual leg press, hamstring curls, and leg extensions for squats. Separating each muscle like that will only make you more well rounded.

http://www.the-coli.com/2452177-post353.html

I'd rate myself a 6.5/10 from where I want to be. I ain't claiming to have the best body.

I only use machines after I have done free weight for a supplement at the end of my main workout...

 

[Dooby]

http://www.the-coli.com/2452177-post353.html

I'd rate myself a 6.5/10 from where I want to be. I ain't claiming to have the best body.

how old is that pic n did u just finish workin out

 

[Jesus]

how old is that pic n did u just finish workin out

That was taken within a week ago after waking up. My gym visits have been infrequent this month.

 

[Slystallion]

http://www.the-coli.com/2452177-post353.html

I'd rate myself a 6.5/10 from where I want to be. I ain't claiming to have the best body.

I only use machines after I have done free weight for a supplement at the end of my main workout...

If i remember your original thread you've made massive improvement

 

[MMS]

no homo but what you're physique lookin like sayin all this

and to add to that deadlift and squats are not necessary. there are back extensions for dead lifts, and individual leg press, hamstring curls, and leg extensions for squats. Separating each muscle like that will only make you more well rounded.

i have to ask who were you before this name change :wot: you got 2000 posts and ive never seen you before