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Gain muscle mass/get your arms cut?

HpStar Posts: 4 Joined: 2002/08/04	2002/08/04, 03:55 PM I work out 3 days a week on my upper body.I am really cut and strong after workouts but then it always goes down.I have only been lifting for two weeks and I still have 9more weeks left to be the strongest I've been in my life.What foods should I eat before and after workouts. What is the difference betwen high wight low reps and low weight hgh reps and what do they do.What excercises help to get my arm cut when its in a walkig position lke straight down.Please help weight training is very important in my journey to the N.B.A.
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2002/08/04, 07:25 PM The difference between high reps/low weights and low reps/heavy weights is that the higher reps will give you more definition and the lower reps will give you more mass/strength. As far as foods before a workout, you can do a search, but if I have time, I like to make oatmeal as a before workout meal. It gives you carbs and protein for energy throughout your workout. Hope this helps. -------------- Lisa
Lumina20 Posts: 966 Joined: 2001/10/31	2002/08/04, 08:47 PM I'm just curious as to why you don't work your lower body also? It seems to me like that would be important also.
HpStar Posts: 4 Joined: 2002/08/04	2002/08/04, 10:40 PM I am not working my lower body becuz I am already on a program.Anybody else got any tips for me
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/08/05, 02:42 AM What program for your lower body? (I'm curious now) and why? Please look in the nutrition forum about eating before and after work out. -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
HpStar Posts: 4 Joined: 2002/08/04	2002/08/05, 01:01 PM First of all the program for my legs is AA2 its vertical leaping program.Secondly Iam curious is this an all women site uz I want some tips from men who knowwhat hey are talkig about.Not to say that women dont but thats personally what i am looking for.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/08/05, 01:15 PM Nope we got men here as well. First I would make sure that you do work the lower body. I know that you are ona vert leaping program, but it is very important that the legs get a good weight training as well. They are after all the foundation by which you move. As to getting cut for the arms, a lot of that is genetics, how much muscle you already have, and last how much body fat you have. When you see someone with cut, veins jumping out look they have a good amount of muscle and low BF. The best thing for you since you are young is sticking to basics like bar bell curls, and dumb bells curls. To gain mass use a weight that is heavy (remember to use good form, never ever lose the form). And lower reps. I would stay on that for a good 2 months or so. See after that how much you have gained then try the lower weights and high reps. -------------- "When in danger, or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout" LIFT HARD AND OFTEN!!!!!!
Lumina20 Posts: 966 Joined: 2001/10/31	2002/08/05, 03:40 PM Hp if you would have read some of the previous posts on the site, you would have A) found the answers to your question and B) noticed that this site is mostly men. Occassionally people get tired of answering the same questions, but I guess we women are a bit soft hearted as well as soft headed.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/08/05, 03:47 PM LOL -------------- "When in danger, or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout" LIFT HARD AND OFTEN!!!!!!
Jingo8 Posts: 83 Joined: 2002/07/22	2002/08/05, 05:45 PM If you are indeed a serious basketball player i would have thought your bodys performance was more important than appearence. "big and cut" looks great but isn't necessary or always desired for sports
lewdog_55 Posts: 383 Joined: 2002/01/23	2002/08/05, 06:39 PM RIGHT ON JINGO. It doesnt matter what you look like it is what you can do with it. I have very small legs but yet they do what I want them to, jump high.
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2002/08/05, 07:05 PM Well, I know that I have a lot of guys asking me for help and advice in there workout here at work (since that is mostly who I work with). They seem to really like my advice, so I think women can contribute just as musch as men. I do a lot of research on both male and female gains, since I am helping my husband with his workouts and I know he won't do the research. -------------- Lisa
Sempai Posts: 447 Joined: 2002/06/06	2002/08/05, 10:00 PM Welcome HpStar: You have already gotten some good advise So I won't add to that but will say, Your journey through life will be a better one if you look more at the value of the advise rather than what sex gives it. The women I have encountered in this site are very informed & knowlegable so their advise is very credible. -------------- Never be afraid to try something new. Remember the ark was built by amateurs, The Titanic was built by professionals.
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/08/06, 02:49 AM Lol, okey now I have tried that as well!!!! Okey young man, listen to me: it IS possible to be pretty, be female and have a great brain as well!!! Hmmm I guess you're just too young, whatever as Lumina says we women are probably too soft hearted as well. At least I hope you'll find whatever you're looking for. -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
xicara Posts: 2 Joined: 2004/06/29	2004/06/29, 05:41 PM hi anybody have any workouts for upper body??????????? PLEASE:surprised::surprised:
xicara Posts: 2 Joined: 2004/06/29	2004/06/29, 05:43 PM oh yeah and i want to get my stomach really hard but come on somebody help me out i need a 6 pack :laugh::laugh::laugh::big_smile::big_smile:
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/06/29, 10:09 PM I fyou want strength and defination for upper body, you gonna have to train legs. Theres pleaty of work outs on this sight just go and look at them. -------------- .......adversity causes some to break, but others to break records! ......minds are not vessles to be filled, but fires to be enlightened ......Confucious once said ,DO NOT play leap frog with a unicorn
ezbakeoven Posts: 1 Joined: 2005/03/09	2005/03/09, 12:51 AM i want to gain muscle mass and i need to know a training program and suggest types of food to eat.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/03/09, 09:54 AM Fill out your profile, and post in the appropriate (beginers forum) forum please. There is no need to bring up a 3 year old thread. You won't get many replys here. -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
davefan Posts: 1 Joined: 2005/04/29	2005/04/30, 04:59 PM does anyone know where you can get a workout that will build muscle mass and definition?
	2005/04/30, 07:01 PM to build muscle most efficiently you should work on building muscle first....and then on dieting...to give you that 'definition'....definition is just a factor of building muscle and losing fat...however unless you're on steroids you can't do either one very well...so I suggest to focus on one of these aspects....first I would suggest to focus on building muscle(you'll still end up losing some fat in this process)...and then going on a diet to help lose the excess body fat.....check out different threads about exercise and nutrition recommendations...also freetrainers has a free exercise and nutrition program..check those out also...
Dillon23 Posts: 1 Joined: 2006/01/31	2006/01/31, 04:06 PM i need to gain some muscle fast. The natural way not using drugs. can any one make me a fitness plan please i nned you're help -------------- Dillon23
sstump1 Posts: 1,227 Joined: 2005/03/20	2006/01/31, 04:28 PM Yes...you're already on the way to success...go to the top and start you a fitness program here. If you're looking for the fast and easy way you've come to the wrong place...this site promotes hard work and effort for gains that you'll keep for a long time. In other words if you're searching for an infomercial type product then give it up. It takes time to build muscle...if it were an overnight thing then there wouldn't be so many scrawny people around.
letitiayvette Posts: 1 Joined: 2009/01/09	2009/01/09, 03:02 PM If all the information is in the forums and "plans" what is the purpose of this "topic" thing? Im a little confused now after reading about hpstars ordeal! Omg people were pretty hard on the lil guy.