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03-24-2006, 02:48 PM #1New Member
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Hello!
Hey guys, I'm a new member and have been working out only for a year. I'm 18 years old and have never tried steroids , I've read on this site that you shouldn't consider them until around 21 years of age so I won't. For now I just hope to gain knowledge and learn more about legal supps, routine, and diet. I'm open to any critiques and advice you guys have to offer me. I don't have any leg pics up yet, but I plan on doing it soon.
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03-24-2006, 04:27 PM #2New Member
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By the way: I'm 6'1, 196 lbs. I squat 370 lbs. right now, (but I have an injured knee) and I benchpress 310. I'm currently trying to gain mass (obviously) and am having a bit of trouble with it.
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03-25-2006, 09:45 AM #3AR Hall of Fame
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Originally Posted by Allthenamesaretaken
Not to diss ya, but from the pictures your provided, I don't see those numbers being accurate.
Your arms and chest do not appear to be able to bench over 300 lbs. Sorry, I just don't see enough muscle mass there to support that kind of weight.
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03-25-2006, 10:15 AM #4Originally Posted by SwoleCat
Welcome to the board however.
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03-25-2006, 11:57 AM #5New Member
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Thanks for the advice and props everybody! Timtim, I'm going to start looking into periodization now, from what you said it seems to be just what I'm looking for. SC and Nark, no harm done. I totally agree with you that I don't look that strong. If I were to see someone else putting up pics with that amount of muscle mass I'd think the same thing. In fact, I'd probably have a rough time believing they benched over like 200 lbs. It doesn't matter though I guess, it's all about how you look in this game!
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03-25-2006, 12:50 PM #6Originally Posted by Allthenamesaretaken
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03-25-2006, 01:10 PM #7Originally Posted by SwoleCat
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03-25-2006, 01:21 PM #8Originally Posted by CLeeK
don't like what?
btw - DUDE YOUR PICTURE IS SCARY!
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03-28-2006, 08:19 AM #9AR Hall of Fame
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Originally Posted by CLeeK
Me?
Explain......
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03-24-2006, 04:43 PM #10
nice so far bro do you have anyshots of full upper body, or back shots not just enlarged pics of your armpit just tryin to see the whole deal it would be easier to judge good choice on keepin it natty for now, and welcome to the board
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03-24-2006, 06:43 PM #11New Member
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Thanks for accepting me to the board man. I'm really excited about being a member and being able to ask questions and learn directly from you guys. You're all a big inspiration for me.
Some more pics, I tried to get a back pic, but it's really hard to do with a webcam. I got one pic for the chest as well. The legs suck, I know. I wanna work out more than I do, actually quite a bit more, but I'm worried about overtraining. Could someone recommend a workout routine where I'd get max gym time without overtraining?Last edited by Allthenamesaretaken; 03-24-2006 at 06:55 PM.
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03-25-2006, 03:49 AM #12
good to see those updated pics and legs, good base man now just eat, eat , eat and train man pack on the pounds, squats and deads are a must and start blastin that chest, you look good...and you'll look better
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03-25-2006, 02:12 PM #13
Bro...you look very good,keep doing a good job...BTW welcome to the board,"you can do it ?...we can help"
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03-25-2006, 02:35 PM #14Member
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Yea, I'm with SC and Nark. No diss, but it's just not there bro. Lookin good tho!
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03-25-2006, 03:34 PM #15New Member
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A friend of mine told me the pictures don't really do me justice, so I'll put up my measurements (in inches and cm for the guys outside the U.S.).
Neck - 16.5 in. = 41.91 cm.
Calves - 16 in. = 40.64 cm.
Thigh - 25 in. = 63.5 cm.
Chest - 45 in. = 114.3 cm.
Biceps - 14.5 in. = 36.83 cm.
Waist - 34 in. = 86.36 cm
Forearm - 13 in. = 33.02 cm.
Is that about how big I look in the pics?
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03-27-2006, 12:06 AM #16Anabolic Member
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Originally Posted by Allthenamesaretaken
Are you sure you arent telling us the weights off of cable based machines? They use leverage so they dont compare to free weights and dumb bells. Like 300 lbs on a chest press cable based machine is more like 180 lbs free weights because of leverage. Smith machines are also cheating in a way because you can just press forwards and not have to maintain the weights the same way as with true free weights. When guys are talking about squats and bench press... we are not talking about with the assistence of a machine.Last edited by Ntpadude; 03-27-2006 at 12:08 AM.
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03-27-2006, 04:47 PM #17New Member
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Originally Posted by Ntpadude
Thanks for the continued props guys, I have been checking the diet forum out and have learned quite a bit. I have been eating really sloppy up to this point, getting around the right amount of calories to gain mass but lots of it was in fat, so I'm going to change that up and start eating right.
Another thing, I recently found out (in the workout section here) that deadlift is hugely advantageous in gaining mass. Before yesterday, I had actually never done a deadlift in my life. I'm incorporating that into my lifting now.
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03-29-2006, 09:02 PM #18Originally Posted by Ntpadude
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03-25-2006, 05:34 PM #19New Member
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yea , no offense bro but ur pics dont look like ur benchin and squating that much, but if u r keep given er and eat ur face off, and u will be sure to grow for sure good luck and welcome cheers
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03-25-2006, 06:51 PM #20
haha, how come i get my ass busted for saying that the cleanforchrist kid couldnt squat 800 lbs???
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03-27-2006, 01:16 AM #21
Good base for 18, keep it up!
Get in the diet forum and start soaking up knowledge. It's ideal at your age you learn as much as possible about diet/training. DO IT lol-B D
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03-27-2006, 12:35 PM #22Originally Posted by IBdmfkr
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03-27-2006, 02:14 AM #23Associate Member
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Remember brotha gotta touch your chest on bench and hit 90degrees on the squat. And I say this only because when I was 18 i didn't bring the bar all the way down and didn't squat deep, my buddy gave me a smack and from then on i preformed correct movements, the weight i could handle dropped in half instantly but boy did it come back and come back hard. Anyways regardless of how much weight you can or can't bench/squat you're lookin like you're on the right track to success. Remember EAT EAT EAT, i swear you'll get enough extra hormones from all the stuff they put in meat these days anyways. Food is such your friend. I wish i knew about the diet forum when i was 18!!! Also switch up your workout constantly, keep those muscles guessing, train them hard, train them often, sleep lots, eat lots, have lots of random sex with girls (ya 18 was fun!).. You also realise something else important, it's not about how much you lift, it's about how you look in the mirror (ok important to you and me and most others, not all). I get discouraged when i cant bench more than 405lbs (i'm 250), but my buddy who's 25lbs less can, but i have long arms and my chest looks way better than his so hey i'm happy, but now this is a rant, so happy growing!!
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03-28-2006, 02:37 AM #24
Glad to see you taking initiative, keep at it.
Yes, Deads are the shit. Prepare to grow.-B D
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03-28-2006, 12:33 PM #25
haha, ppl either love you or they hate you SC, what's up with that?
If that's him in the Avi then I can understand why he hates you so much. Haters.-B D
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03-28-2006, 12:55 PM #26AR Hall of Fame
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Originally Posted by IBdmfkr
I honestly don't care if he likes me or not, as I have no idea who he is, nor do I care. However, since like/hate towards someone is a non-sequitor in a response such as this, I'd like to know the purpose.
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03-28-2006, 12:40 PM #27
If someones car alarm goes off at least once a day...what are my options?
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03-28-2006, 12:56 PM #28AR Hall of Fame
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Originally Posted by NewKid
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03-28-2006, 01:02 PM #29Originally Posted by SwoleCat
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03-28-2006, 01:17 PM #30AR Hall of Fame
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03-28-2006, 01:28 PM #31
Smith machines are sounding more like it.
There's no way in heck you're benching even 225lbs free weight atm bro.
You look good at 18. Stay natural and keep eating/training.
Everyone here uses "free weights" when mentioning their lifts though so that's why you got jumped on a little.
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03-28-2006, 09:23 PM #32Originally Posted by Iceman69
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03-29-2006, 08:54 PM #33New Member
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Originally Posted by Iceman69
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03-30-2006, 01:07 AM #34
Yea, try 400 lol It's strength/weight ratio and BF, makes a big difference.
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03-30-2006, 06:55 PM #35New Member
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Seriously though guys, you think a 310 lb bench with a smith press is equivalent to >225 lbs flat? Man.. I wish I can bench with free weights.
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03-30-2006, 07:05 PM #36Originally Posted by Allthenamesaretaken
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03-30-2006, 07:40 PM #37New Member
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Originally Posted by alex7674
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03-31-2006, 08:20 AM #38AR Hall of Fame
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Originally Posted by Allthenamesaretaken
questioning as to if you can really bench that much.
Honestly, it doesn't make a bit of difference to me, as when I close this window and go about my day, it's not like I'll keep thinking about it or caring. However, free weight wise I'd bet G's that you can't bench over 300.
Pics of you lifting won't prove anything, no. The only thing that would prove you could lift 300 plus on the bench, would be an mpeg movie taken of you flat benching 3 wheels on each side of the flat barbell bench press. I truly believe that we aren't going to see that.
I wouldn't worry about arguing or trying to prove what you can/cannot do. Instead, I'd make strides to work towards goals like the milestones you had listed here.
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03-30-2006, 07:07 PM #39
bwahahhahahaaaha...this reminds me of the other day...I was sitting between sets in the leg press...and I look over and this guy is benching 225 in the smith machine ROFL...okay okay...and he cant do it!! and he didnt know how to rack it...then he says "little help over here?" and I dont move and someone else runs over...bwwahahhhahhaaaaaaa!!!...
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03-30-2006, 07:08 PM #40
although that isnt very nice
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