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Forum: Weight Loss 
Dec. 10/09, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,353
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hatcht9x Hey everyone, Happy holidays!
So Saturday is... Hey everyone, Happy holidays! So Saturday is my weigh in so I will repost then and let you know my progress for the past 4 weeks. But first, I wasnted to share a little bit of news and ask a... |
Forum: Weight Training 
Nov. 12/09, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 136
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Mick G Some will argue that the pecs are one muscle and... Some will argue that the pecs are one muscle and you can't really focus on one part. I like to hit my chest from different angles and I definitely feel it in different parts. I do the bench press for... |
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Forum: Weight Training
Nov. 12/09, 03:18 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 136
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Trek Lower Chest Some will argue that the pecs are one muscle and you can't really focus on one part. I like to hit my chest from different angles and I definitely feel it in different parts. I do the bench press for... |
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Forum: Weight Training
Sep. 25/09, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 1,492
Posted By
Ride_On That's a fairly odd statement.
Machines... That's a fairly odd statement. Machines certainly have their place, particularly for individuals who are new to resistance training. If you look at the NASM OPT model, machines have their place... |
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Forum: Weight Training
Sep. 25/09, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 1,492
Posted By
illiniphase4 That's a fairly odd statement.
Machines... That's a fairly odd statement. Machines certainly have their place, particularly for individuals who are new to resistance training. If you look at the NASM OPT model, machines have their place... |
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Forum: Journal
Aug. 17/09, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,095
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davidmhz Day 1:
The cool thing about me having... Day 1: The cool thing about me having Internet practically everywhere I go (home, workplace & college) is that I can update stuff so I don't forget. What I ate: 7:00 am 1 banana shake (~200... |
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Forum: Body Weight Training
Aug. 01/09, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 453
Posted By
Ganit  Manboob Battle, At HomeI'll just get into it then. I am 5'9", 175Lbs, 21 years old and obviously male. As most of you are guessing, I have manboobs, bitch-tits, moobs or whatever awesome name you want to give 'em. ... |
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Forum: Body Building
Jul. 01/09, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,134
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CobaltSSGuy .
Without the arms, a lot of major muscles... . Without the arms, a lot of major muscles do not move, just think about it some.The bicep and triceps are assistants in the major muscle movements. Bench Press (pecs, shoulders,etc) you are... |
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Forum: Body Building
Jul. 01/09, 04:43 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,134
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Chillen Its my opinion, that if one wants bigger arms,... Its my opinion, that if one wants bigger arms, "overall" body weight needs to "appropriately" improve, such as the "major muscle groups" (for example the upper and lower back, chest, etc, etc). ... |
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Forum: Body Building
May. 08/09, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 721
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csl068 Peel,
At your age, I absoultely... Peel, At your age, I absoultely recommend and would to my clients wanting a "meatier" chest as you state, is please, stick with the bench press. There is no better exercise for overall chest... |
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Forum: Weight Training
Apr. 21/09, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 165
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stangelj It looks like your strength program hits all the... It looks like your strength program hits all the major body parts. You should look at mixing up the exercises for each area so you hit them in different ways though. Mix in some incline and decline... |
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Forum: Weight Training
Apr. 11/09, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 443
Posted By
Waitwhat? isolation = works 1 muscle
compound = works... isolation = works 1 muscle compound = works several muscle groups so, you get more bang for your buck with compounds...a better workout, and more uniform development. by the same token, free... |
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Forum: Member Photos
Apr. 08/09, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,508
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Safeboy43 Thanks LV. Hopefully in a couple years I will be... Thanks LV. Hopefully in a couple years I will be big enough to qualify. :o Can you give more detail on your diet? Your waist measurement is almost the same as your chest which means you're... |
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Forum: Member Photos
Apr. 08/09, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,508
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Typhon Can you give more detail on your diet? Your waist... Can you give more detail on your diet? Your waist measurement is almost the same as your chest which means you're carrying a bit too much around the waist but don't have much development in the upper... |
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Forum: Body Weight Training
Mar. 19/09, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 598
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jimmy03 Suggestion Regarding My Daily Workout For last two years, I m doing building. Since then I gained almost 10 Kg weight. But still I am not satisfied with the size of my muscles. I want to gain more weight and bigger muscle development. I... |
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Forum: Nutrition
Mar. 12/09, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 260
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nkavanaugh Thanks for the replies. I really appreciate the... Thanks for the replies. I really appreciate the help. I think the protein point is likely a good one. I keep hearing new studies reaffirming that weight loss is as simple as burn more calories... |
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Forum: Open Talk
Mar. 09/09, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 155
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Typhon I'll start it off;
Your lower body... I'll start it off; Your lower body development is restricted primarily by your own pain threshold rather than physical limitation. I know there’s bound to be a lot of evidence to the contrary... |
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Forum: Weight Loss
Feb. 23/09, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 134
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jrx Gaining weight, same size? So I've gotten back into a serious weight workout after a bit of overtraining fatigue from a few months ago. I'm using resistance training, sprinting (60/120 on the track for about 20 minutes),... |
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Forum: Topics That Never Expire
Feb. 17/09, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 547
Views: 38,436
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Typhon Ever since I have started working out in the... Ever since I have started working out in the morning, I notice stupid people at the gym more and more. There is this group of four guys who are all around the 6 ft range and around 145lbs. Every... |
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Forum: Body Building
Dec. 28/08, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 388
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Mel Def  Who is doing a spring show?Anyone? I am doing one in March or April ( haven't decided which to do yet) but am gearing up and starting my contest diet. Those of you who plan to compete, how early do you start your diet?... |
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Forum: Weight Loss
Dec. 15/08, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 853
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BikeSwimLaugh Time and again and AGAIN and AGAIN I keep hearing... Time and again and AGAIN and AGAIN I keep hearing this notion "You can't gain muscle AND lose fat" :confused: Okay, so get this: it's not impossible, but granted: it's not TYPICAL. I was on a... |
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Forum: Weight Training
Dec. 06/08, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 270
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tic I like to divide my body parts into different... I like to divide my body parts into different days of the weeks and not do a circuit type of training like you are doing. I think your routine is good to start off for the first few weeks to get... |
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Forum: Member Photos
Nov. 30/08, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
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Chillen Hey all,
I just wanted your opinions on my... Hey all, I just wanted your opinions on my progress for my upper body development. About eight months ago I decided to start out with the weights and haven't looked back since. As I do alot of... |
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Forum: Member Photos
Nov. 30/08, 03:45 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
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chuckles1991 8 month progress Hey all, I just wanted your opinions on my progress for my upper body development. About eight months ago I decided to start out with the weights and haven't looked back since. As I do alot of... |
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Forum: Weight Loss
Nov. 29/08, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 479
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illiniphase4 The scale is generally a poor judge of actual... The scale is generally a poor judge of actual body development. Go with how your clothes are fitting, and every two weeks, measure yourself (waist, hips, thighs, calves, biceps, chest, neck) with a... |
