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Ganfei
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Taiwan1439 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-12-03 07:30:30
December 03 2009 07:29 GMT
#21
A very simple rule to follow as a beginner is to match the number of grams of protein you intake daily to your lean body mass in lbs. If you don't need to take any protein drinks to do this (if you are very skinny, for example), then you don't need to do anything.

Also try to allow 48 hours between workouts of the same muscle. Don't overdo it like many people who want to start "working out intensely." It's hard to be patient.
You are crushing me like a cheese sandwich
wok
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States504 Posts
December 03 2009 07:32 GMT
#22
That's super useful. I used to work out the same muscles every day and I'd just get more and more sore and then give up when I failed to gain any rippage.

48 hours this time!
I'll race you to defeatism... you win.
decafchicken
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
United States20168 Posts
December 03 2009 07:40 GMT
#23
On December 03 2009 11:39 251 wrote:
I'm pretty interested in this. thanks for the info Inc. I've been working out a lot lately and while I've made very noticeable improvements in my build, I can't seem to build significant arm muscle mass no matter how long or rigorous my workout is. and if I take a break, like for a couple days, it almost seems as if I never did anything at all. I know genetics play a pretty strong role (I have pretty scrawny uncles/grandfathers) but I really want to build some mass. I was just drinking a protein shake (I think some kind of soy/whey combo) and maybe a bar after a workout, going like twice a week. I think I basically realized have to go more than that to get anything accomplished. I'm pretty fit and thin as it is but want moar muscle.


eat. A TON. of food

working out is useless if you don't have the food to add on muscle.

also, try going more often, 3-4 times a week.
how reasonable is it to eat off wood instead of your tummy?
50bani
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Romania480 Posts
December 03 2009 16:59 GMT
#24
Creatine well dosed could win you a couple of tenths over 200 and 400 meters despite "research" saying it will not improve performance, but other than that it will make you retain water in your tissues so you are gonna look a bit different from day to day lol!

There are many supplements that bodybuilders use but none will be useful for you if you don't plan to be one. Eat well, drink well, get minerals and train whatever you can and you will be fine.
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Foucault
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Sweden2826 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-12-03 17:24:11
December 03 2009 17:12 GMT
#25
On December 03 2009 11:39 decafchicken wrote:
The only thing i'm taking is protein powder, daily vitamin, and a fuck ton of food.
Only other thing i would is creatine monohydrate


THIS.

You don't need anything else basically, don't think too much about supplements, stick with basics and proper workouts. Whey protein is good before and after your workout, like incontrol wrote.
I know that deep inside of you there's a humongous set of testicles just waiting to pop out. Let 'em pop bro. //////////////////// AKA JensOfSweden // Lee Yoon Yeol forever.
Foucault
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Sweden2826 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-12-03 17:24:30
December 03 2009 17:23 GMT
#26
On December 03 2009 09:51 AwarE-- wrote:
Sorry but your dad is an idiot. There is no scientific study backing up any of the rumors that creatine use causes any form of longterm damage.


No he's not an idiot but he may overexaggerate a bit. Creatine CAN cause liver/kidney damage IF your liver is susceptible or weak somehow. The problem is that you don't always know if you have a bad liver which can make it dangerous.

Generally speaking, normal amounts of a creatine supplement is not dangerous at all though. Even around 1/3 of the soccer players in England use creatine.
I know that deep inside of you there's a humongous set of testicles just waiting to pop out. Let 'em pop bro. //////////////////// AKA JensOfSweden // Lee Yoon Yeol forever.
AwarE--
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States70 Posts
December 03 2009 19:39 GMT
#27
On December 04 2009 02:23 Foucault wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 03 2009 09:51 AwarE-- wrote:
Sorry but your dad is an idiot. There is no scientific study backing up any of the rumors that creatine use causes any form of longterm damage.


No he's not an idiot but he may overexaggerate a bit. Creatine CAN cause liver/kidney damage IF your liver is susceptible or weak somehow. The problem is that you don't always know if you have a bad liver which can make it dangerous.

Generally speaking, normal amounts of a creatine supplement is not dangerous at all though. Even around 1/3 of the soccer players in England use creatine.


If you have a weak liver any number of things will cause damage.

It's an idiotic response to someone asking about creatine or any other concentrated supplement.
ShaLLoW[baY]
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Canada12499 Posts
December 03 2009 19:50 GMT
#28
I just take whey protein and creatine monohydrate (in the neat gelatin pill form, so it doesn't feel like I'm drinking sand). I have yet to experience a single adverse effect.

Hydrate yourself like a fucking boss and you'll be set
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CharlieMurphy
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
United States22895 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-12-03 20:08:56
December 03 2009 20:07 GMT
#29
creotine and shit like that always are just for short term bulking (say you have to look a certain way in X time for some event/movie/ whatever). It isn't healthy especially in the long run. They usually all have warning labels about renal damage, liver damage, etc.

It makes crappy water muscles anyways.
..and then I would, ya know, check em'. (Aka SpoR)
DBunny
Profile Joined October 2007
Canada192 Posts
December 03 2009 20:27 GMT
#30
whey + fish oil + greens+

Done
ShaLLoW[baY]
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Canada12499 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-12-03 21:46:32
December 03 2009 21:43 GMT
#31
On December 04 2009 05:07 CharlieMurphy wrote:
creotine and shit like that always are just for short term bulking (say you have to look a certain way in X time for some event/movie/ whatever). It isn't healthy especially in the long run. They usually all have warning labels about renal damage, liver damage, etc.

It makes crappy water muscles anyways.


Uh, no?

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=112484941

Specifically;
What exactly does creatine do?
*Provides extra energy for your muscles
*Causes volumization of muscles (just increases the size)
*Reduces lactic acid build up
*Increases protein synthesis



Will I lose my gains when I stop taking creatine?

Creatine generally leads to two types of gains. You can build more muscle due to the added strength creatine can provide and you can retain more water in the muscles. The muscle which you gain as a result of increased strength is the same as all other muscle. It is as permanent as muscle you gain when you don't use creatine. This will not be lost when you stop taking creatine. However, the water retained in the muscle is temporary. This will most likely be lost when you stop taking creatine.

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Foucault
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Sweden2826 Posts
December 03 2009 21:50 GMT
#32
On December 04 2009 04:39 AwarE-- wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 04 2009 02:23 Foucault wrote:
On December 03 2009 09:51 AwarE-- wrote:
Sorry but your dad is an idiot. There is no scientific study backing up any of the rumors that creatine use causes any form of longterm damage.


No he's not an idiot but he may overexaggerate a bit. Creatine CAN cause liver/kidney damage IF your liver is susceptible or weak somehow. The problem is that you don't always know if you have a bad liver which can make it dangerous.

Generally speaking, normal amounts of a creatine supplement is not dangerous at all though. Even around 1/3 of the soccer players in England use creatine.

It's an idiotic response to someone asking about creatine or any other concentrated supplement.


No, it's a careful response by a doctor.
I know that deep inside of you there's a humongous set of testicles just waiting to pop out. Let 'em pop bro. //////////////////// AKA JensOfSweden // Lee Yoon Yeol forever.
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