I F*cking Love Bodybuilding!

[LawMan018]

The title says it all. 1 Month and 2 weeks (1 week off since I got real sick) into one of Arnold's workout programs and I've gained 13 pounds of solid muscle (I know, some fat too, shh), but it looks like my bf % has gone down as well. My vascularity is great I'm feeling good. I went to that college Boxers and Booty Shorts party expecting to look like the little guy when in fact I was one of the best looking guys there, muscle wise. I mean, I definately wasn't the biggest or strongest, But from the people I saw, I was the most proportioned, muscular, ripped, guy compared to most of them, lol. It was great. Huge ego boost. Only at 163 lbs too! My goal for now is just to hit 180 and I hope I can do it before this next summer. Oh I'm 5'10 btw. Another thing, this guy's picture I had seen on myspace and seen around highschool (now in college of course) looked really big. I thought he was like a monster compared to me. But I saw him at the party and he had more tricep, but his chest was crap compared to mine, it was great! I am motivated off the wall and just need to get my diet in check

[l2elapse]

what does arnolds routine look like?

[Johny-too-small]

Where do you live? Tinytown?

[perfectbeast2001]

good to hear man, glad its going well!

[Johny-too-small]

I weighed in at 196.5 lbs this morning (Im 5'-10" and around 10% b.f.) and I feel like a shrimp.

[LawMan018]

Its the 4 days a week, upper and lower body worked twice a week. tinytown? Not quite... San Diego actually...

[l2elapse]

Its the 4 days a week, upper and lower body worked twice a week. tinytown? Not quite... San Diego actually...

whats the routine like whats worked each day and sets, im thinkin about giving it a try

[LawMan018]

Monday, Tuesday/ Thursday, Friday.

Monday/Wednesday : 5 sets 8 reps squats (last two sets can be 6 reps)
5 sets 8 reps Leg Extension (last two can be 6)
5 sets 8 reps Hamstring Curl (last two can be 6)
5 sets 15 reps Standing Calf Raises
5 sets 8 reps Bench Press (last two can be 6)
5 sets 8 reps Flat Bench Flyes
5 sets (reps depending on how many you can handle) random ab exercise
5 sets on another ab exerice if you can handle it
5 sets 15 reps Wrist Curls

Monday workout usually takes me around 2 hours to complete and I feel great leaving.

Tuesday/Friday : 5 sets 8 reps Sitting Shoulder Press (last two can be 6)
5 sets 8-10 reps Lateral Raises
5 sets 8 reps Bent-Over Rows (last two can be 6)
5 sets 8-10 reps Wide-Grip Pull up
5 sets 8 reps Barbell Curl (last two can be 6)
5 sets 8 reps Incline Dumbbell Curl (last two can be 6)
5 sets 8 reps Lying Barbell "Skull Crusher" (forgot name of it) (last two reps can be 6)
5 sets 8 reps Tricep Pushdowns (last two can be 6)
Abs Again
Forearms Again

Basically takes the same amount of time as the first one. My diet has been okay, I've been drinking a lot of milk and eating a lot... I was and am supplementing with creatine but after month number 1 I stopped for a week and went down a little bit and was at 150 now am at 163-165 (fluctuates).

[chest6]

holy hell..im tired from looking at that..

13lbs of muscle in 5 weeks..

but seriously

[FranKieC]

holy hell..im tired from looking at that..

13lbs of muscle in 5 weeks..

but seriously

Blah!

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how the hell do you not overtrain on that?

[FranKieC]

how the hell do you not overtrain on that?

Because he's a Tiger baby yeaaaaa~!

[l2elapse]

thats just too much imo

[FranKieC]

thats just too much imo

To each his own..My routine is totally diff so whateva

[chest6]

163 lbs...huge?


Where do u live...geeez

[FranKieC]

163 lbs...huge?


Where do u live...geeez

Fraggle Rock

[LawMan018]

Dude wtf is your guys' problem? I never said I was huge... I sure as hell am huge as what I used to be, as in going into highschool 98 lbs. I did gain 13 lbs. in this short period of time, I know it can't be all muscle, but I did stop taking creatine for a week and a half and based my weight on that. I mean, I'm only 18, and I just started getting into bodybuilding heavily, don't try to put me down guys crap... Seems like overtraining? Perhaps... But it worked for Arnold and I know it is working for me. I'm doing it for another month and a half and then going to the next program he suggests.

[chest6]

just saying dude 13lbs in 5 weeks. Is that humanly possible. I mean..I gained 12 lbs within the first week of when i start to bulk but thats all water

[CoreyTampa09]

Congrats that your into changing you physique, we all start somewhere, i used to and still consider myself a fat kid. That workout seems quite intense and alot of sets. The first one isnt as bad as I see it split upper body and lower, but the bottom workout is entirely upper body. Not sure if others would suggest this but at the 1 hour mark of your workout try having a small protein/carb meal maybe a good MRP shake to help boost ur workout and prevent some muscle loss as 2 hours of working out is quite a bit and can be more detrimental than beneficial. If your really into it, keep doing it and stay focused, if not all I can say is dont waste other peoples time who are serious about it.

[l2elapse]

eh who cares, hes happy so i dont see a problem

[Iron-man]

Hey man, Good work!!!
Just keep plugging away at it & be sure that your diet is in check, also as you gain more, your requirements will change as well. Everyone starts somewhere & your off to a good start.

Best of luck to ya!!!

[Schmidty]

keep it up bro

[italianplayboy09]

Where do you live? Tinytown?

[FranKieC]

Bro we are just kidding with ya but you did set yourself up for it..Anyways good luck and keep on doing your thing.