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2005/04/03, 04:47 PM
Okay, here's the thing:
I recently starting working out just about daily because I am trying to build up and gain weight at the same time.
I've bought the Protein Shake stuff and have been consuming approximately 3-4,000 calories a day - as opposed to the former 1-2,000 calories a day which I used to consume. I used to just eat whatever the fuck I wanted - didn't pay attn to the Nutrients etc... And I would eat sometimes a shitload of stuff but never gained an ounce. Anyway, So lately I've been working out every single day and it's been a week and a half so far. I noticed a substantial difference at first. I seemed to start gaining muscle rather quickly. However, lately it seems to have come to a standstill. I read somewhere that when beginners first start, their muscles grow fast to catch up but then they can be not so fast to grow. Also I read that I could just be overworking the muscles and achieving nothing, but rather making it harder because working the same exact muscle groups over and over again supposedly doesn't do too much. Is that what I'm doing wrong? I'm thinking about just working out differently. I've already decided to start the program recommended by FT.
P.S. - I was doing about 3 sets of 20 reps, then 3 sets of 15 reps, etc... and I read that the best way is to be doing between 6 and 10 reps at three sets. Taking into consideration the max reps and stuff. What should I do?:(
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2005/04/03, 04:51 PM
IT's just that when I finish working out, and I don't feel anything, it makes me wanna keep going. Therein lies a problem, correct? Because I just pick right back up and start again til I can absolutely do no more. Is this the wrong thing to do?:surprised:
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2005/04/03, 08:10 PM
First off, if your trying to gain mass cut back on the reps!
10-8-6-4 will be more beneficial, the first set being a warm up at 50% of your max. @nd, What kind of food are you consuming? If it is mainly carbs, and fat, your body will burn it .
Try the mass program from here on ft for 8 weeks and measure your gains.
And please stop using the profain words in your post.
Good luck with the program.
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Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press.
Ivan
carivan@freetrainers.com
Montreal Canada
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2005/04/03, 10:23 PM
Okay, makes sense. Next question: I was overlooking the sheduled workout routines for this week- the one from this site, and each day has me doing only like two different exercises-with like 4 reps or something. I just feel like that wouldn't really be much exercise. Just two a day?
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