GordyR's Beginners Guide to Bodybuilding

Chong Warrior said:
I'm saying it's hard to learn how to engage the chest muscles, especially for beginners... because they've never really had to do it before.
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I agree. When i started out benching I did most of the work with my triceps. Causing my tris to be huge but my bench was *****
Then when I got my form right benching with my chest was soooo uncomfortable to begin with. It actually felt like I was doing it wrong
 
Archibald0 said:
I agree. When i started out benching I did most of the work with my triceps. Causing my tris to be huge but my bench was ******

Then when I got my form right benching with my chest was soooo uncomfortable to begin with. It actually felt like I was doing it wrong
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So what form do you do now that is 'right' ?
 
Hi guys, whats the difference between

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and

http://www.myprotein.co.uk/index.cfm?page=online-price-matcher (Price matching with www.sports-nutrition.net for the 10lb impact whey)

I see that the unmatched price is £2 cheaper, but doesnt include delivery (which is usually £4 anyway), so is that the only difference.

Also is the 10lb Impact Whey the best to get, is the isolate really worth that much extra?

Thanks guys.:)
 
A2Z said:
So what form do you do now that is 'right' ?
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I used to bench with my hands too close together, using more of my triceps
I now have it a lot wider, and when i push up i try and push my hands in if you know what i mean. My hands dont actually move but i feel me chest being worked a lot more
 
Archibald0 said:
I agree. When i started out benching I did most of the work with my triceps. Causing my tris to be huge but my bench was ******

Then when I got my form right benching with my chest was soooo uncomfortable to begin with. It actually felt like I was doing it wrong
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You might want to edit out the swearing there but it is a fair point that if you are doing it with correct form it will feel odd if you are used to doing it incorrectly. Which reminds me I really must get one of my mates to check my form for a few exercises.

markyp23, doesn't sound entirely normal to me, I find that my quads get a bit sore/stiff a day or two afterwards which is probably due to DOMS (not actually unpleasant although it does make any quick movements nearly impossible) but if you are actually feeling pain while performing the exercise you should probably stop and next time get someone to check that you are performing the action correctly. Wait for someone more clued up than me to answer though. :)
 
markyp23 said:
Was squatting in the gym the other day (just starting to squat really) and I was only doing 40KG but it was really hurting my quads near the knees and they are still sore (3 days later). Instant pain from about the 3rd rep and it hasn't gone away - it is present every time I straighten my leg or do stairs! Now the pain is basically all over my legs above the knees!

Normal?
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Welcome to squats.
 
Hey.

I'm a complete beginner to all of this, and I have posted previously, and have been given links to other forums. I have done a fair amount of reading, but still have heaps of questions, so I was wondering if some kind professionals on this board mind adding me on MSN.

I'd love to be able to talk to someone, one on one and discuss my routine and training, plus ask any daft questions. Saves posting to this thread constantly! :)

My MSN address is in trust, and I greatly appreciate any help!
 
sgx.saint said:
Hey.

I'm a complete beginner to all of this, and I have posted previously, and have been given links to other forums. I have done a fair amount of reading, but still have heaps of questions, so I was wondering if some kind professionals on this board mind adding me on MSN.

I'd love to be able to talk to someone, one on one and discuss my routine and training, plus ask any daft questions. Saves posting to this thread constantly! :)

My MSN address is in trust, and I greatly appreciate any help!
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Much better to make your own thread then post any questions you have then you can get much more input from different people which is always good as different people can have totally different views on things that might work well for you
 
a couple of issues with doing that imo:

1: there are no real professionals here, just people who have experience and maybe one or two who have knowledge of proper training protocals when it comes to giving paid for advice
2: there are no daft questions :] . posting here not only gives you more knowledge but also others who happen to be reading.
3: there are different opinions from different people on this forum, utilising all the people here will give you a more rounded answer, rather than just 1 person :]

dont be shy, we all start somewhere and honestly, there are no daft questions. I seriously doubt that you will ask something that will make people think you are stupid :D
 
blitz2163 said:
Much better to make your own thread then post any questions you have then you can get much more input from different people which is always good as different people can have totally different views on things that might work well for you
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Ok, I'll repost on a thread I started some time ago and I'll hopefully get some personalised advice that way.

If anyone does add me on MSN, that would also be appreciated, for quick daft questions :)
 
Gonna do a quick month cut, got some fat brewing on the very lower stomach that I would like gone, im trying to determine the best way about this. I might not need to go on a cut diet? I could just add in slightly more cardio and take a fat burner and cut the carb down a little thats all? but other than that nothing drastic is needed? any opinions on this? Cheers.
 
benjo plz. said:
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I'm 80kg, deadlift 160, bench 127.5, overhead squat 85 and military press 72.5. And you do?
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For what rep? im 92KG, haven't deadlifted in over 4 months due to trapped nerve in back, but did do 150KG last time I did it for 6 reps. For one rep? don't know my one rep on the bench but I can do 115KG for about 6. Military press 70 for 6 reps.
 
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