just starting, need guidance/advice

[datruth1983]

i just started lifting weights for about 6 months but i really dont know how to gain so i need for someone to inform me on what i need to do to better my physique. i use no2.

[IBdmfkr]

Start by reading the Diet/training forum thoroughly. You need to build a good foundation from the start, these two forums will help you get to where you need to be.
How old are you, how much do you weigh?

[SMAN12b]

WELCOME TO AR

Do what the VERY muscular man above suggested and you will be on your way!!!

[datruth1983]

im 23 and i weigh 172 lbs. i dont know my bf% and i havent cycled anything because im just a rookie and i dont know shit about supplements yet. my goal is to become more muscular.

[SMAN12b]

How tall are you?

Your best friend right now is FOOD get over to the diet forum and look into bulking diets and hit the gym hard and heavy and you will grow naturally !!

Got to eat to grow,

[datruth1983]

im 69 inches. 5ft 7. how does eating alot bulk you? wouldnt u get fat if u eat too much? i dont understand SMAN12B? can u explain which foods and which supplements i should take?

[datruth1983]

can anyone school me on which supplements would be best for me and which type of exercises i need to do more of.

chest I do- dumbell incline and decline press and flies
biceps i do- seated dumbell curls, barbell curls, hammer curls and spider curls
triceps I do- skull crushers, pulldowns, close grip bench
shoulder I do- shoulder press, lataral raises, barbell shrugs
all exercises are 3 sets of 10

[IBdmfkr]

You need to research and stick around for a while bro.. did you even read or absorb any of the information just given to you or do you just want a one sentence answer to all your questions? Isn't gonna happen. There is a lot more to bodybuilding than "the right supplement", "the right routine", "the right steroid". Go read the stickies at the top of each forum for starters and then start educating yourself on proper diet (OR LIST YOUR DIET IN THE DIET FORUM FOR CRITIQUE).

[QUEBECBIGMAN]

bodybuilding is a life of commitment and patient. Most of the person in this forum love this way of life.
supplements and all the other stuff will come much more lather in your bodybuilding life
for now the only supplement you need is protein shake
good luck and welcome to AR

[Timm1704]

jeez dude, smile! and pull up your pants! nobody wants to see your underwear! hehehe, anyway, welcome, and you will learn lots here. you need enough calories and protein to grow, and if you do it right, fat gain should not be a problem. id guess ur bodyfat at around 16%, overall, for 6 months training, you are looking good. as for training, start training your legs, as neglecting them will hinder your overall progress. get pullups/downs, rows, deadlifts and squats into your routine also,

[datruth1983]

IDdmfkr,quebec bigman, timm 1704- thanks for taking the time to look at my pics and give me advice. IDdmfkr, i understand what u are saying, but its impossible to eat good out here in iraq. im stationed in a ****ed up area and we eat bullshit everyday. thats why i was asking if there was a supplement for me to take that would help me grow because good food isnt an option. timm i see u have jokes, lol. i wanted to avoid legs but i guess i cant huh? please keep in contact with me to help me along the way. thanks again everybody.

[SMAN12b]

IDdmfkr,quebec bigman, timm 1704- thanks for taking the time to look at my pics and give me advice. IDdmfkr, i understand what u are saying, but its impossible to eat good out here in iraq. im stationed in a ****ed up area and we eat bullshit everyday. thats why i was asking if there was a supplement for me to take that would help me grow because good food isnt an option. timm i see u have jokes, lol. i wanted to avoid legs but i guess i cant huh? please keep in contact with me to help me along the way. thanks again everybody.

Guess I dont' get any thanks huh....lolol Just kidding

Legs are your foundation, if you dont' train them, the rest of your house is gonna be weak!! I used to HATE to train my legs until I was taught that same thing, now it is my favorite training day. The stronger your legs, the stronger the rest of yoru body will get automatically
Without proper nutrition, NO suppliment or steroid will do you any good !! sorry but true.

Steroids do NOT work by magic. They enable the body to synsthesize larger amounts of protein to build mass, BUT you have to feed your body the fuel in order for it to grow. When using steroids, one must eat much more diligently in order to utilize the steroids or else you will just be wasting them.

I am sorry you are having a hard time getting good food. you need to be eating a minimum of 6 quality meals per day, one every 2.5 -3 hours so that your body has fuel to grow. 1.5-2 grams of protein per pound of body weight is a good base to start with

The rest can be found in the diet forum and training forum.

Good LUck

[datruth1983]

Guess I dont' get any thanks huh....lolol Just kidding

Legs are your foundation, if you dont' train them, the rest of your house is gonna be weak!! I used to HATE to train my legs until I was taught that same thing, now it is my favorite training day. The stronger your legs, the stronger the rest of yoru body will get automatically
Without proper nutrition, NO suppliment or steroid will do you any good !! sorry but true.

Steroids do NOT work by magic. They enable the body to synsthesize larger amounts of protein to build mass, BUT you have to feed your body the fuel in order for it to grow. When using steroids, one must eat much more diligently in order to utilize the steroids or else you will just be wasting them.

I am sorry you are having a hard time getting good food. you need to be eating a minimum of 6 quality meals per day, one every 2.5 -3 hours so that your body has fuel to grow. 1.5-2 grams of protein per pound of body weight is a good base to start with

The rest can be found in the diet forum and training forum.

Good LUck

ok ok. so basically protein is like the main ingredient for growing. u are being so helpful right now to me. weight lifting is like a science and right now i dont know too much. thanks for giving me knowlegde. thats wassup! i will keep sending pics. how often should i take pics? whats the normal time for improvements to show? oh which protein is best. i was taking whey isolate protein from prosource.net. i dont think it really works. i was looking online to order protein but there are so many different kinds. school me right quick on protein. i hope u dont mind all the questions, i'm just so interested in learning bodybuilding. thanks sman!

[IBdmfkr]

Protein is the building block for muscle tissue but in excess it can create bodyfat, so I wouldn't over-do it. If you are to supplement a protein I'd stick with a Milk/Egg/Casein protein as it offers slower absorbtion, only take whey IMO with your Post Workout shake/meal. You can also add fats/carbs to a protein shake to help slow absorbtion a little bit rather than just taking by itself on an empty stomach.