New Guy [Aberdeen]

liquid101 · 09-10-2006, 10:10 PM

Howdy Forum!

Steve / 24 / 5ft 6 / 10st 9lbs / 21.8% BF

Been working hard on my cardio at the gym for the past 12 months (running the equivalent of a half marathon per week now), but feeling the need to bulk back up after losing alot of body fat (put on as a result of a serious road accident & medication)

Have considered using steriods as an inital booster to this change in gym regime - so would appreciate any feedback or advice in this area.. .

Will post a pic up of my frame here soon!
Looking forward to seeing my 6 month 'after pics' already

Cheers :thumbs:

***Extreme*** · 10-10-2006, 12:13 AM

Hello Steve, welcome to Musclechat.

Where do you train? Results Gym in Aberdeen is the place to go if you want to gain serious muscle, many bodybuilders, strongmen and powerlifters train there.

Graham Park who owns results is a very good friend of mine and one of the best bodybuilders and nicest guys I know.

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liquid101 · 11-10-2006, 09:29 PM

Hey there - cheers for the reply.. .

Using the council gym @ the Beach Boulevard at the moment, but was thinking of looking for a new haunt as they have a serious lack of free weights there and with all the students coming back just now - place is packed during the week.. .

Not heard of the Results gym - whereabout's is that? :thumbs:

liquid101 · 11-10-2006, 09:43 PM

This is my starting pic. Have increased my weights now to only do 4-6 reps per set as recommended by the 'new member FAQs' and sorting out some multivitamins, protein mix & creatine this weekend. Already taking in 2 litres of water a day - looking forward to seeing the 3 month pic already! :thumbs:

**Bodyworks** · 11-10-2006, 09:49 PM

4 to 6 reps per set for an absolute beginner . mmmmm, i'll have to check out this new member FAQ's.

ps, Graham Park looked fantastic at the universe last weekend.

liquid101 · 11-10-2006, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodyworks

4 to 6 reps per set for an absolute beginner . mmmmm, i'll have to check out this new member FAQ's

Quote:

http://www.musclechat.co.uk/viewtopi...136&highlight= For mass gaining purposes, this is too light. Using an appropriate weight, you should only be able to do 4-8 reps. That's it! Using heavy weights and low reps puts your muscles and nervous system under much more stress than using lighter weights for many reps. This added stress causes the involvement and stimulation of more muscle fibers, which will cause rapid muscle growth.

Nick500 · 11-10-2006, 10:13 PM

Welcome to the site and well done for having the guts to post up pictures.... many dont !

listen to bodyworks because he is near-pro level, and knows everything

Perhaps concentrate on full body workouts and lots of cardio for a few months just to recondition yourself and lose that fat, putting you in good stead for some serious training in the 4 - 8 rep range once you have leaned out a bit.

Nick

funbos · 11-10-2006, 11:27 PM

hi and welcome

wigz · 12-10-2006, 08:33 AM

welcome mate

**Bodyworks** · 12-10-2006, 08:26 PM

liquid 101,
The reason i posted above is because i feel that the most important thing for a beginner to learn is correct form, and to fully develop the mind - muscle connction. By learning to fully contract the target muscle you will much more effectively fatigue it when training. I don't think sets of 4 to 6 reps will allow you to develop this muscle control. aim for 10 to 12 to begin with. you will gain much more from this. Lack of muscle control is common in rookie trainers. How often do we hear someone complain that bench pressing doesn't fatigue their pecs, but wears out their shoulders and triceps. or that after a back workout, they have no back pump but worn out biceps and forearms.
Learn to use the muscle group you are trying to train, use a moderate weight to do this, keep form strict and you'll be heading in the right direction from your first workout. don't make the mistake of copying the training style of mr olympia in the early stages of your training life.

09-10-2006, 10:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
liquid101 Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aberdeen / Scotland Posts: 7 Rep Power:	New Guy [Aberdeen] Howdy Forum! Steve / 24 / 5ft 6 / 10st 9lbs / 21.8% BF Been working hard on my cardio at the gym for the past 12 months (running the equivalent of a half marathon per week now), but feeling the need to bulk back up after losing alot of body fat (put on as a result of a serious road accident & medication) Have considered using steriods as an inital booster to this change in gym regime - so would appreciate any feedback or advice in this area.. . Will post a pic up of my frame here soon! Looking forward to seeing my 6 month 'after pics' already Cheers :thumbs:

10-10-2006, 12:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
*Extreme* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,362 Rep Power:	Hello Steve, welcome to Musclechat. Where do you train? Results Gym in Aberdeen is the place to go if you want to gain serious muscle, many bodybuilders, strongmen and powerlifters train there. Graham Park who owns results is a very good friend of mine and one of the best bodybuilders and nicest guys I know. www.extremenutrition.co.uk Musclechats discount supplier ______________________ www.extremenutrition.co.uk - 25% OFF FOR ALL MC MEMBERS, discount code MCD25. www.betterbodies.uk.com Seriously cheap sports nutrition! Grenade fat burners ONLY £29.95!

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Nick500 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,227 Rep Power:	Welcome to the site and well done for having the guts to post up pictures.... many dont ! listen to bodyworks because he is near-pro level, and knows everything Perhaps concentrate on full body workouts and lots of cardio for a few months just to recondition yourself and lose that fat, putting you in good stead for some serious training in the 4 - 8 rep range once you have leaned out a bit. Nick ______________________ - Obsession is what lazy people call dedication -

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11-10-2006, 09:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
liquid101 Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aberdeen / Scotland Posts: 7 Rep Power:	Hey there - cheers for the reply.. . Using the council gym @ the Beach Boulevard at the moment, but was thinking of looking for a new haunt as they have a serious lack of free weights there and with all the students coming back just now - place is packed during the week.. . Not heard of the Results gym - whereabout's is that? :thumbs:

11-10-2006, 09:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
liquid101 Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aberdeen / Scotland Posts: 7 Rep Power:	This is my starting pic. Have increased my weights now to only do 4-6 reps per set as recommended by the 'new member FAQs' and sorting out some multivitamins, protein mix & creatine this weekend. Already taking in 2 litres of water a day - looking forward to seeing the 3 month pic already! :thumbs:

11-10-2006, 09:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bodyworks Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 1,025 Rep Power:	4 to 6 reps per set for an absolute beginner . mmmmm, i'll have to check out this new member FAQ's. ps, Graham Park looked fantastic at the universe last weekend.

11-10-2006, 11:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
funbos Making Progress Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: A hell of a place to make my fortune. Posts: 225 Rep Power:	hi and welcome

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wigz Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 430 Rep Power:	welcome mate

12-10-2006, 08:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bodyworks Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 1,025 Rep Power:	liquid 101, The reason i posted above is because i feel that the most important thing for a beginner to learn is correct form, and to fully develop the mind - muscle connction. By learning to fully contract the target muscle you will much more effectively fatigue it when training. I don't think sets of 4 to 6 reps will allow you to develop this muscle control. aim for 10 to 12 to begin with. you will gain much more from this. Lack of muscle control is common in rookie trainers. How often do we hear someone complain that bench pressing doesn't fatigue their pecs, but wears out their shoulders and triceps. or that after a back workout, they have no back pump but worn out biceps and forearms. Learn to use the muscle group you are trying to train, use a moderate weight to do this, keep form strict and you'll be heading in the right direction from your first workout. don't make the mistake of copying the training style of mr olympia in the early stages of your training life.