Lifting weights

[AtifSajid]

so I've been lifting weights for about a year now. Results have varied. The one thing that I do notice is that if you are a regular lifter like me, you must keep on adding weight to your workout as soon as you feel like the weight is getting slightly easy. I have notice major bulk up in like 2 months time.

Im actually increasing my curl, chest, and bench quickly when doing this. I dont know if this works for everyone, but I think it would. The only thing that killsme is that I eat everything that comes my way, so I just have to do more abs...

In about a 6 months time I went from 180lbs to 192-195lbs. I think thats damn good. Being muscle and not fat.

just a thought...

[SwiftGTiRacer]

i usually do about the same thing. I'll work out with the same wieght until i feel like i get my last rep in without a struggle. Once that happens, i'll add about 10lbs. and repeat as follows. That has been working for me. But its always good to change up your work outs. gives your body the shock it needs.

Swifty

[ProjectWidow]

i need to find either a good place to find a routine online or get a work out buddy that knows what he is doing. i used to work out every now and then and i want to start working out 2 or 3 times a week. i want to build some muscle so i think i would do better if i follow a routine. any one know any place to look online?

[C22H19N3O4]

i need to find either a good place to find a routine online or get a work out buddy that knows what he is doing. i used to work out every now and then and i want to start working out 2 or 3 times a week. i want to build some muscle so i think i would do better if i follow a routine. any one know any place to look online?

Well, at what level would say you are at currently? A novice, intermediate, or advanced? As trivial as they it may sound, it makes a huge difference in developing a workout plan. Next, question I would ask is, how is your diet honestly? Consuming a good combo of protein and carbs? Cutting back on TFA's? Consuming a decent amount of CLA omega-3 PUFAs?

Answer those quick questions and post what your routine looks like now, how long you've been following it, the results you've seen, and what your fitness goals are.

Oh, I guess you could find a workout partner, but I can' stand working out with someone. Just my thing I guess.

[NEONRACER]

It goes without saying that as you get stronger you need to add weight. Just remember when you add weight to make sure you are lifting it with the correct form. Some people go up in weight but use horible form using other muscles to lift the weight. In the end the lower weight would of got them better results. Suck up your pride and don't lift more than you actually can.

Having a lifting partner is the best thing you can do. He can keep you motivated, makes the time go by a little quicker and most of all can spot you. I haven't had a partner in months and I have suffered from it, expecially on bench. I use dumbbells now instead of the barbell since I have no spotter. I am limited to what I can do without one so it sucks.

If anyone wants to train at a real gym and not a corporate atmosphere gym give me a shout. As long as you dependable and can be in the gym at least 3 nights a week I need a partner. I want to get back to where I was. The gym is in Duluth, and you can 3 month memberships for $89.00. This not a place to pick up girls, you go here to train and then go home. They also offer MMA classes and the owner is a semi-pro fighter.

[ProjectWidow]

Well, at what level would say you are at currently? A novice, intermediate, or advanced? As trivial as they it may sound, it makes a huge difference in developing a workout plan. Next, question I would ask is, how is your diet honestly? Consuming a good combo of protein and carbs? Cutting back on TFA's? Consuming a decent amount of CLA omega-3 PUFAs?

Answer those quick questions and post what your routine looks like now, how long you've been following it, the results you've seen, and what your fitness goals are.

Oh, I guess you could find a workout partner, but I can' stand working out with someone. Just my thing I guess.

I would put myself into intermediate, i guess. My diet is pretty good right now but I do need to start consuming more protein. I also take omega 3 fish oil pills (if that helps for anything).

I don't have a routine currently so im looking to get one that can help me keep focused and develop muscle. I just think that if i get a partner they can help me spot sometimes and tell me if my form is off. But i don't know too much about working out, so thats why im asking.

[ruah_23]

I would put myself into intermediate, i guess. My diet is pretty good right now but I do need to start consuming more protein. I also take omega 3 fish oil pills (if that helps for anything).

I don't have a routine currently so im looking to get one that can help me keep focused and develop muscle. I just think that if i get a partner they can help me spot sometimes and tell me if my form is off. But i don't know too much about working out, so thats why im asking.

Are u a LAfitness member?..if u are, I can be ur workout partner.I'm looking for one right now.
My schedule is mon-thurs 8-11.

[ProjectWidow]

Are u a LAfitness member?..if u are, I can be ur workout partner.I'm looking for one right now.
My schedule is mon-thurs 8-11.

yeh im an Lafitness member at the Johns Creek one.

[ruah_23]

yeh im an Lafitness member at the Johns Creek one.

What time are u there usually...I always go to John creek.
Pm me ur # or something so we can meet up.

[ProjectWidow]

What time are u there usually...I always go to John creek.
Pm me ur # or something so we can meet up.

thats the thing. I haven't started. I will start back up in about 3 or 4 weeks after i get scheduled with school and work.

aren't you a member of TICC?

[ruah_23]

aren't you a member of TICC?

not a member, but I hang out with them alot!

[HyPer50]

I decided to start lifting weights a few months back, got pretty into it and ended up gaining about 15lbs in 3 weeks (i'm already heavy so....) which kinda disappointed me... cause I'm tryin' to lose weight... I know muscle weighs more than fat, but I quit lifting and decided i'm just gonna drop my weight down to the target goal before i start lifting again... didn't like lookin' at the scale and my jaw hittin' the floor lol.

[ruah_23]

I decided to start lifting weights a few months back, got pretty into it and ended up gaining about 15lbs in 3 weeks (i'm already heavy so....) which kinda disappointed me... cause I'm tryin' to lose weight... I know muscle weighs more than fat, but I quit lifting and decided i'm just gonna drop my weight down to the target goal before i start lifting again... didn't like lookin' at the scale and my jaw hittin' the floor lol.

U can actually balance it out by doing aerobic in the morning or during the days when you are not lifting weights.

[DLSracing]

It goes without saying that as you get stronger you need to add weight. Just remember when you add weight to make sure you are lifting it with the correct form. Some people go up in weight but use horible form using other muscles to lift the weight. In the end the lower weight would of got them better results. Suck up your pride and don't lift more than you actually can.
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That is a double edged sword here. Yes when starting out you need good form. However once you have made enough gains to consider yourself a advance lifter you can change that. If you want to get big or gain a lot you cannot use perfect form. If you watch pro bodybuilders they do not use perfect form most of the time. That is where you get the extrax mass. Lee Haney told me the same thing a while back when I started lifting. The non-perfect form works areas that are not usually worked while still affecting the areas you want to affect. This is a sign that you are having to push your muscles to the max and in doing so you are having to incorporate smaller muscle groups to help out. That is my take on perfect form. I used to do everything perfect form, but now I have to cheat on a good bit of the stuff and I have still made good gains. Now I don't like to brag, but when I got back to the gym I was only benching 250x8-10. Now5 months later I can do 360x8-10. I am shooting for 400LBS reps before the end of summer. I did this by using bad form and X-reps.

That is the next thing I want to put out there if you are getting into lifting you should try X-reps. These will kill your muscles, but it works really well. If you don't know about it I will explain. A x-rep is kinda like a regular set. You perform 8-10 reps like regular, but this is where it gets harder. After those 8-10 reps you now lower/rasie the bar back to your starting point. When back at your starting point start pulsing the weights in a range from 5-10" for as long as you can. Once you can't do any more reps you are finished now do this on as many sets as you can and you will get bigger. This is one of the best workout methods I have used in a while and I am making constant gains. My bench has gone up and my squat have gained a lot. If you have some questions about lifting for me shoot me a PM and I can point you in the right direction.

[C22H19N3O4]

As I stated before, what works for you does not work for everyone. People getting into BB, Powerlifting, or working out just to maintain need to find what works for them without wasting valuable time. Everyone's fitness goals are different. Once people determine what their goals are they can move forward from there. I'm sure we are going to get 100 different workout routines from 100 different people, but let's stick with creating a solid workout base first, then build from there. But diet seems to be the number one problem for people not seeing results.

[DLSracing]

That is partly true. Diet has a lot to due with your goals no matter what your type. Proper nutrition and exercise are they key to any type of lifestyle that is purposeful. Now you saying what works for me may not work for others in not correct. What I was stating are facts if you use those methods then you will lift more. This isn't for power lifters this is for all levels of advanced lifting. I promise if anyone on here tries it for a month they will see results like they haven't before. There is no way you won't see results if you use x-reps. It is impossible simple as that...

[curves]

i think the best way to increase mass is to do heavy sets first after a warm up.

then do burn out sets with lighter weight.

that's my advice on increasing mass without sacrificing strength from 8 years of training.

[C22H19N3O4]

That is partly true. Diet has a lot to due with your goals no matter what your type. Proper nutrition and exercise are they key to any type of lifestyle that is purposeful. Now you saying what works for me may not work for others in not correct. What I was stating are facts if you use those methods then you will lift more. This isn't for power lifters this is for all levels of advanced lifting. I promise if anyone on here tries it for a month they will see results like they haven't before. There is no way you won't see results if you use x-reps. It is impossible simple as that...

Again, as I stated before everything does not work for everyone. If that were the case then everyone would have a great physique. Please refrain from stating the routine you use will in fact work for everyone. I don't care if Lee Haney, Dorian Yates, and Kevin Lavrone all stated their routines would work. I wouldn't necessarily buy into it. Bodybuilder's have access to recovery drugs most people don't. So try not to compare a weekend lifter to a world class BB. Everyone will chime in with a routine that "works." If a routine works for you, great, but don't state it as a fact. We don't need members getting injured b/c Lee Haney told you to go deadlift 600 pounds. Just state what works for you and if members have a question about your routine they will post it. If you have scientific facts regarding a workout link us to the documentation.