[Hguols]

Well, I was wondering if you were asking that in regards to the strength/weight training....

Did you even read the links to the articles I posted here?

If you did, did you not believe them?

[Ashqul]

I did but I thought squats was the exception.
I don't think I'll work out too much. Will playing basketball say an hour everyday, help out? In getting skinnier at least?

[Nymeria]

I know nothing of lifting weights, but if you ever post a vid of you doing Pilates I can discuss! :3
I luv Pilates. ~♥

[HiddenStar]

Hguols, do pilates and make sure your fiancée is on hand with camera

[S13driftAZ]

Getting back to pumping iron.

I STRONGLY RECOMMEND these supplements if you are an ectomorph like myself (skinny guy)


Jack3d by USPlabs



Serious Mass by Optimum Nutrition

[Hguols]

How are those working for you?

[S13driftAZ]

The Jack3d is GREAT. Apart from the waiting for it to kick in, no qualms whatsoever.

When it does, I feel an ever-so-slight tingle in my body, and my temperature goes up, almost like a mild thermogenic. When I lift, I can push out more reps, and my focus is phenomenal. It almost gives me an urge to work out when i take it. I'm not sure if the results are typical, but I can say its a great supplement to get those who are beginners kick started.

The protein powder, I cant say much because my workouts are inconsistent, and I don't see gains. But it tastes lovely and has Creatine in it. I bought it because it is an extremely popular product, and it has been recommended to me on a number of occasions.

[tobyaG]

WHAT ABOUT RIODS?

[S13driftAZ]

looks like someone's never getting their english major

[tobyaG]

FUCK ENGLISh


RARARARRARARARAWR

This post has been edited by tobyaG: 07 January 2012 - 10:21 AM

[HiddenStar]

Guys, if the weights thread gets de-railed and crashes onto RM, I will not be happy -__-

[Hguols]

S13driftAZ, on 04 January 2012 - 08:35 PM, said:

The Jack3d is GREAT. Apart from the waiting for it to kick in, no qualms whatsoever.

When it does, I feel an ever-so-slight tingle in my body, and my temperature goes up, almost like a mild thermogenic. When I lift, I can push out more reps, and my focus is phenomenal. It almost gives me an urge to work out when i take it. I'm not sure if the results are typical, but I can say its a great supplement to get those who are beginners kick started.

The protein powder, I cant say much because my workouts are inconsistent, and I don't see gains. But it tastes lovely and has Creatine in it. I bought it because it is an extremely popular product, and it has been recommended to me on a number of occasions.

If it works for you, that's great.

I'm not sure what kind of gains you're going for, but if you want to be big, I can't stress high weight / low reps enough.

[S13driftAZ]

Hguols, on 07 January 2012 - 07:26 PM, said:

I'm not sure what kind of gains you're going for, but if you want to be big, I can't stress high weight / low reps enough.

Thats the plan right now. Still though, I need to get my diet and sleep in order.

[tobyaG]

okay back on topic then

whats the best way to strengthen thighs, hamies and shoulders with any types of weights?

[Hguols]

Shoulders, I do upright rows with a kettlebell.

Sort of like what this guy is doing, but I sit down when I do them. (cause I'm doing them with a 70lb weight)



I normally don't try to strengthen hamstrings, but I do stretch them.

I feel it in my thighs and hamstrings on a sled. (its like leg presses at an angle)



I usually don't go past 405lbs on this because it hurts my back. ._.

[Hguols]

Got 405lbs for two SOLID reps on the bench! No liftoff, and my spotter was just a decoration! HA!

Also, for the first time, did 295lbs on the incline with a bar. I had a spotter and managed to get 8 reps.

I thought about doing a 3rd rep with that 405lbs, but I figured I'd be sore enough doing too. Sure enough, I'm feeling it today!
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