PantherLotus
Professional Schmuck
Well the truth is I don't really want to get big (insert n00by cliche here). I'm lifting and going extra lean to accentuate what I already have. A VanDamme to alien's Arnold, if you will.
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Don't worry; you won't.
Do you think you'll wake up one day and accidentally have like an extra bicep?
PantherLotus
Professional Schmuck
Thanks guys. You're pretty cool.
I had a bloodwork a few days ago (monthly accutane bloodwork) that just showed that my liver enzymes were slightly elevated. I called the doctor back and went over my foods for the past week and got some clarification, as well as telling him that I only started this style of eating after the bloodwork. So, good news for me, he said I can keep up the giant meals, but I HAVE to cut out the protein powder/shakes (which shouldn't be a problem--I'm getting more than enough protein, just need to up my carbs). I do have to stop the accutane for 5 days though, hopefully my triglyceride spike was just an unlucky meal the day before the bloodwork, and I can still knock out my fitness/acne goals in one summer.
As far as workouts go, my workout today actually relieved some of my soreness, and I felt great afterwards. Also started using myfitnesspal sebulon and found that so far today I'm hittin my protein/carb goal but I'm way over on fat/calories (thanks in n out).
It's a very sarcastically laden thread, for sure. You'll fit in just fine.
I'd advise on not taking the Accutane. That stuff has some bad long term effects.
I know man, I held out for years. Dermatologists have been telling me since I was 15 to go on it, and I'd always relent, asking for more antibiotics or more creams. Welp, at 19 I'm finally sick of being on antibiotics, of trying different creams, and still getting awful results. Tired of having giant cysts on my back and neck, and so I took the plunge. Taking antibiotics for over a year worries me more than any accutane side effect to be honest. I'm on a lower dose than most people and I'm almost finished with my course, hopefully I'll be one of the positive cases (I know there's a good amount of negatives).
Well I hope since you're on a lower dosage that it works out for you. I think mine was a tad higher than normal (been a while) and it was before all the lawsuit nonsense. Still had to go every month to prove I wasn't pregnant (I'm a male) and my liver enzymes only spiked once. Besides the digestive issues I haven't had a single pimple in the past few years since I took Accutane.
I defended your post a few pages back but damn bro...its like Im working without a net here!
is your right your jerkin' hand?
Yes. Outside of the gym, the only "intensive" thing I do with my left hand though is carry my college books. I wouldn't think that would make that much of a visble difference though.
I have the same thing but in reverse. I'm left handed but I swear my right arm is bigger. Maybe something to do with the non-dominant arm having to work harder to move the weight or something, either way I don't pay much attention to it.
FallingEdge
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Been about week with PSMF and so far, so good. Around 207 in that pic. Gonna cut for one more week then just stop.
While I may be leaner, from a physical perspective, I just don't like the way I look. I feel skinny and small. Fat too haha. I think I like looking bigger even if I have more fat on me. Kinda like how Daniel Bryan (WWE wrestler) is right now. Strong, has some mass, but isn't really that lean.
My GF wants me to just stick to one size as she can't buy me any clothes rofl. Things that fit last year don't fit so well now.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Just got home from work (internship) so I'll catch up.
Don't be jealous, I still have a long way to go. Just eat ALL the food and keep at it bud.
Good shit, and I would argue that your chest is noticeably larger.
Da fuk?
Lookin' good bud, but what's up with your chest? Were you doing some wrasslin' neck chops?
Don't be jealous, I still have a long way to go. Just eat ALL the food and keep at it bud.
Good shit, and I would argue that your chest is noticeably larger.
Da fuk?
Lookin' good bud, but what's up with your chest? Were you doing some wrasslin' neck chops?
Dude, seriously, body dysmorphia total, haha. I've put in...so much effort...over the last three years, to drop from 300 lbs to 183 and get healthy and fitter and stronger, and while I'm slim now and getting my numbers up above sack of shit levels, I'm still like a year minimum away from resembling what you've got.
Goals are good, complacency can be bad, but have perspective too ;b
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
Saw this 300-pound guy working out at the park I frequent.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxR242I-KEg&feature=player_detailpage#t=122s
Yeah...
God-fucking-damn.
Bonus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ydbdcxFIyg&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxR242I-KEg&feature=player_detailpage#t=122s
Yeah...
God-fucking-damn.
Bonus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ydbdcxFIyg&feature=player_embedded
HarryHengst
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Just do curls or chin ups.
That's ALL I do, that's the problem.
Do heavier ones!
Perhaps I should repost this:
The problem is I am seeing NO growth or weight increase with my bicep curls over more than a year whereas all other lifts seem to be increasing steadily. I.e. I've almost doubled my chests, tris are good, etc.
Tried weighted chinups?
Can't hurt, I suppose.
Yeah the site s great, good luck with the acne shit though
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
It's entirely possible you might be doing too much to your biceps too. They are easy to overtrain, especially since you also use them for pulling movements. I don't do any bicep focused work and my biceps seem to grow, albeit slowly.
I am a huge fan of incline bench curls. Lay the bench back as far as it will go and let your arms hang straight down. Curl one arm at a time. Letting your arm go all the way back to a straight position gives an amazing stretch that you can feel in your bicep.
The other one I like us also on incline bench but I simply stand behind the bench and lay one arm on the back of it and do concentration curls. Again trying to stretch it as low as possible.
Huge fan of both. However the most important thing, especially for arms IMO is to mix it up constantly. If you aren't getting sore, the mix it up. Don't keep repeating the same stuff your used to doing.
Luscious LeftFoot
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First video is awesome. Second one is uhhh....
entremet
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What's your rep range? Remember strength and hypertrophy are two different things.
How are you finding PSMF? I'm trying to decide between going on PSMF for a while or trying Ultimate Diet 2.0. UD 2.0 scares me, though. The depletion workouts look like hell.
Drealmcc0y
Banned
I dont even do bicep or triceps exercises and my arms have gotten bigger.
You get your triceps done on shoulder and chest day. Biceps get done on back day.
You get your triceps done on shoulder and chest day. Biceps get done on back day.
I laugh at this every time I ask my wife if she's interested in lifting weights and worries about getting big.
Do it! Don't be a wimp
By 4 weeks in the depletion workouts are satisfying in a masochistic way.
Trust me, the carb ups on UD2 are amazing
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
The thing that bothers me most about that is that it conveys a general consensus among people that "getting big" is easy.
Do it! Don't be a wimp
By 4 weeks in the depletion workouts are satisfying in a masochistic way.
Trust me, the carb ups on UD2 are amazing
I'm tempted.. The thing that worries me is when people say they feel exhausted and depressed during the depletion days. I'm self employed and find it hard enough to motivate myself to work as it is, haha.
Boards of Canada
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6'3" / 295lbs. All fat. Just did day one of Insanity. Holy shit am I ever out of shape. Pretty sure I can keep going.
Caffeine at least, and ephedrine if that's your thing, help greatly in this regard.
I felt just as lethargic on PSMF but had vastly superior results on UD2
I felt deflated and small on PSMF, similar to FallingEdge is now. I never really felt like that on Ud2. Plus you feel like a king from carb up to Monday.
You have to. At 300 pounds what other choice is there?
Ok, you've sold me on it. I'm gonna keep up my Leangains recomp for a few weeks and then I'll give UD2 a go. Any recommendations for how long to do UD2 for?
You'll only need 8 weeks max. I think I went from 18% to 9% BF in 7 weeks. YMMV
When you get to the last day, just continue your Sunday (per book) mixed diet for several weeks
Start planning your supplements and diet. It's a regimented program and so simple if you have it set up.
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