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Glutamine by itself is useless....
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Originally Posted by Mathilda Lando
I propose a question to the more knowledgeable posters in this thread:
How much LEAN MUSCLE can the average person expect to gain in a calender year?
I expect to do nothing more than eat clean, work out and drink protein shakes.
I'm not interested in supplements at all.
I have a very fast metabolism and my body fat % is in the 5% range.
what's your diet like?Originally Posted by DaBuddhaWitJays
6 months ago, 3 months ago, now.
What's wrong with this? I'm a bit disappointed. LOL
All my lifts have improved though.
Oh well. I like the skinner look.
I think the first link a page or 2 ago is where it says 1/2 lb a week if everything is done perfectly.Originally Posted by wawaweewa
Originally Posted by Mathilda Lando
I propose a question to the more knowledgeable posters in this thread:
How much LEAN MUSCLE can the average person expect to gain in a calender year?
I expect to do nothing more than eat clean, work out and drink protein shakes.
I'm not interested in supplements at all.
I have a very fast metabolism and my body fat % is in the 5% range.
I can't remember where I read specifically read this but 1/2 lb. of lean muscle gain a week is at the upper range of what's possible naturally. That means eating correctly, training correct, and having the genetics to support maximum muscle growth.
I'm pretty sure it was a scientific study but I can't find the exact one now. As with all studies it can be completely wrong/ partially correct.
btw, for those arguing about actors. Hollywood actors have been known to take steroids/ HGH (site injections for burning fat locally which HGH is known to do) for roles. I'm sure they do it under medical supervision with a premium product. There's nothing inherently bad about it.
Didn't read that one but good to know somethign of that nature was posted. Too many myths and exaggeration floating around that skew beginnersoutlook on training and their own progress.Originally Posted by Durden7
I think the first link a page or 2 ago is where it says 1/2 lb a week if everything is done perfectly.Originally Posted by wawaweewa
Originally Posted by Mathilda Lando
I propose a question to the more knowledgeable posters in this thread:
How much LEAN MUSCLE can the average person expect to gain in a calender year?
I expect to do nothing more than eat clean, work out and drink protein shakes.
I'm not interested in supplements at all.
I have a very fast metabolism and my body fat % is in the 5% range.
I can't remember where I read specifically read this but 1/2 lb. of lean muscle gain a week is at the upper range of what's possible naturally. That means eating correctly, training correct, and having the genetics to support maximum muscle growth.
I'm pretty sure it was a scientific study but I can't find the exact one now. As with all studies it can be completely wrong/ partially correct.
btw, for those arguing about actors. Hollywood actors have been known to take steroids/ HGH (site injections for burning fat locally which HGH is known to do) for roles. I'm sure they do it under medical supervision with a premium product. There's nothing inherently bad about it.
That might be the article youre thinking of.
Originally Posted by The Rat Pack Is Back
what's your diet like?Originally Posted by DaBuddhaWitJays
6 months ago, 3 months ago, now.
What's wrong with this? I'm a bit disappointed. LOL
All my lifts have improved though.
Oh well. I like the skinner look.
you're probably not eating enough
Originally Posted by wawaweewa
I've been meaning to ask this for a while of everyone.
What is your poundage distribution for an exercise that you're doing 3x8, 4x6, 5x5, etc. Also, what's your goal from doing an exercise and the very next time the same exercise is performed?
I think this is where a lot of beginners get it wrong and it hold them back quite a bit.
Originally Posted by DaBuddhaWitJays
6 months ago, 3 months ago, now.
What's wrong with this? I'm a bit disappointed. LOL
All my lifts have improved though.
Oh well. I like the skinner look.
Originally Posted by Durden7
Originally Posted by wawaweewa
I've been meaning to ask this for a while of everyone.
What is your poundage distribution for an exercise that you're doing 3x8, 4x6, 5x5, etc. Also, what's your goal from doing an exercise and the very next time the same exercise is performed?
I think this is where a lot of beginners get it wrong and it hold them back quite a bit.
Im not sure I understand what youre asking....
Gotcha.Originally Posted by I3
Originally Posted by Durden7
Originally Posted by wawaweewa
I've been meaning to ask this for a while of everyone.
What is your poundage distribution for an exercise that you're doing 3x8, 4x6, 5x5, etc. Also, what's your goal from doing an exercise and the very next time the same exercise is performed?
I think this is where a lot of beginners get it wrong and it hold them back quite a bit.
Im not sure I understand what youre asking....
I think he's asking if you do a set of shoulder press (eg) at 4x8 of 35lbs one week, the next week what should you do? Should you remain at 4x8 35lbs or maybe go 10, 8, 6 with heavier to small weights?
I usually just go 4x8 heavy then 2x10 lighter on some exercises. I really hate the 3x10 because I dont feel like I push myself enough..
from a bodybuilding standpoint yeah but doesn't it help your immune system in some way? i don't bother with it myself, whey protein has aton of glutamine anyway.Originally Posted by Al Audi
Glutamine by itself is useless....
Originally Posted by Durden7
I have nothing against supplements per say, but the dudes who swear by them and treat them as the cause of progress are the ones I try and correct.
Whey isnt necessary, but it also isnt harmful/detrimental.
I really would encourage people to take a look at how much protein they consume in a day. It really can be shocking to some people for them to see that theyre getting more than the necessary dosage of protein even without a shake.
How's that Isopure? I've heard good things about it...Originally Posted by Chicagos Finest 23
restocked on some supps and got some shrug hooks, a lil better than straps
Originally Posted by JOE CAMEL SMOOTH
from a bodybuilding standpoint yeah but doesn't it help your immune system in some way? i don't bother with it myself, whey protein has a ton of glutamine anyway.Originally Posted by Al Audi
Glutamine by itself is useless....
Originally Posted by blaxoid
Originally Posted by Durden7
I have nothing against supplements per say, but the dudes who swear by them and treat them as the cause of progress are the ones I try and correct.
Whey isnt necessary, but it also isnt harmful/detrimental.
I really would encourage people to take a look at how much protein they consume in a day. It really can be shocking to some people for them to see that theyre getting more than the necessary dosage of protein even without a shake.
I'd be interested to know your stance on this. General consensus seems to be 1.0 - 1.5 g/lb of target body weight, but there have been studies where the difference between 0.5 to 1.0+ was barely noticeable.
Personally I've used less than that and still seen good results. After all, getting to that target using mainly Chicken Breasts and Whey gets old real fast.
Originally Posted by CIDMAN911
How's that Isopure? I've heard good things about it...Originally Posted by Chicagos Finest 23
restocked on some supps and got some shrug hooks, a lil better than straps
I keep being reprimanded for buying supps at GNC.
Everybody is always telling me they're a rip off but I really don't know any other place that sells this kinda stuff.
I really don't trust to buy online either. Heard the stories of placebo powders labeled as whatever.
Isn't Vitamin Shop like the same price stuff basically?
What's some good places to get stuff for cheaper than GNC?