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Admin · 27-12-2009, 09:53 PM

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Spewbucket · 29-12-2009, 04:35 PM

Name: Scott

Age: 26

Gender: M

Location: Brisbane, Australia

Occupation: Sitting at a desk on a phone.

Past Professions: Scaffolder

Training Experiences: Zero

Current Weight: 100kg

Height: 183cm

Goals: Lose roughly 10kgs (maybe more, not sure), build strength, mainly in upper body.

Basically I am overweight, and it shows. I have read some of the beginners programs on here, and of late, I have been doing some light exercises and cardio workouts to prepare myself for the gym. I am a complete novice when it comes to weight training.

I have only just seen Kyles starting point for being prepared to start at the gym, and surprisingly, can already do all of the exercises, 20 or more, and can run for a reasonable amount of time / distance, however not to the 6km in under 45 minutes. Having said that I am not far off, and have lost 7 kgs in around 6 - 7 weeks.

I have acheived this by taking up cycling and eating a lot better than I was previously.

I currently have a bench, a barbell, with 100kgs of weights at home, and am not particulary sure on where to start off. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated, as I'm not sure that one of the programs as listed in "Beginners; look here" would be suitable.

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I should probably mention that I have been using the weights, but I feel that I am just sort of bumbling through the programs, without any real knowledge on what to do when, and for how many sets etc..

29-12-2009, 05:38 PM

Name: Liam

Age: 21

Gender: Male

Location: Perth, WA

Training experience: Nil

Height: 174cm (5ft 8inches)

Weight: 67.5kgs (149 pounds)

Any interests: I play football (soccer) for a local club over here in Perth and have been playing indoor beach volleyball for about 2 years socially. Just started getting competitive in football so am looking at building up my strength and burst capabilities. I'm finding that I can run a full game and then some without being overly tired but would love to be able to be quicker than I already am. After a bit of research (and testing on the weights) turns out I'm going to need to build up my strength to see some more gains.

Why I joined AusBB: Well I was put on to a few sites about a month or so ago by my brother-in-law as he has been into lifting on a casual basis for years. After a bit of a chat with him about nutrition I thought I'd do my own investigation into what would suit me in terms of strength training to compliment my goals. Like every other guy I want to be cut and have a sweet set of abs to impres the ladies :P but overall, I'd love to be able to further my sporting abilities.

I've been reading a lot through the articles and I look forward to chatting with you all

schrappy · 29-12-2009, 09:28 PM

Name: Ashley

Age: 29

Gender: Male

Location: Melbourne

Occupation: Horticulturist/Gardener

Training experience: Some experience as a teenager, just recently bought a power rack, bench, weights etc. So just begining to get back into weights, easing my self back into it the last 4 weeks.

Any Interests: AFL, Football(soccer), Surfing

Height: 176cm

Weight: 102kg(was 110kg few months ago, im aiming at getting down to atleast 85-90kgs)

I joined Ausbb as it looks to be one of the best bodybuilding forums going around.

My long term goals are to continue to lose weight, but also to achieve a lean muscular figure

eaglebay · 30-12-2009, 06:02 AM

Welcome guys, this is a great forum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spewbucket

not particulary sure on where to start off. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated, as I'm not sure that one of the programs as listed in "Beginners; look here" would be suitable.

Any reason why you dont think any of those programs would be suitable?
As I have recently learnt, doing full body compound exercises 3 times a week moves the most amount of muscle in the shortest amount of time, leaving you with more time to enjoy your life

Spewbucket · 30-12-2009, 08:27 AM

Just concerned with my level of ability more than anything. SHould I start off with something like Starting Strength? And is the book something I should be looking at getting, or just following the online version?

fobzy · 30-12-2009, 10:47 AM

- Name - Fobzy obviously?

- Age - 24
- Gender - male
- Location - sydney
- Training experience - 3 years or so
- Any Interests - long walks on the beach

Joined up cause Im sick of reading roid munching american forums. they all seem to be full of superhumans so its good to see some more normal stuff being posted

DLIron · 30-12-2009, 07:09 PM

Name: Paul
Age: 42
Gender: Male
Location: Perth
Occupation: IT
Training Experiences: Have played around with weights over the years with no focus until this year.
Interests: Lifting weights, watching MMA
Current weight: 95kg
Height: 180

Have been weightlifting for 12 months. Started on stronglifts then switched to Starting Strength and just changed over to the Texas Method.

Squat: 5x5x120kg
Deadlift: 1x5x170kg
Bench: 5x5x85kg
Press: 5x5x60kg

stralian · 02-01-2010, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spewbucket

Just concerned with my level of ability more than anything. SHould I start off with something like Starting Strength? And is the book something I should be looking at getting, or just following the online version?

Hey mate, welcome to the forum.

PTC and Fadi know what they are talking about so I would definitely strongly consider one of the programs they've listed in the beginners look here thread.

When you say you're worried about your ability are you talking about your form on new exercises?
If so, then investing in a trainer might be a good idea, although if you're going to join a gym then you may not need a trainer as the staff will most likely give you some help for free once you're a member. They might not spend a great deal of time with you, but one would hope they would at least give you feedback on your form (If not then time to find a new gym!).

Best of luck!

JDizzle · 03-01-2010, 05:35 PM

Name: Jeremy
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Location: Canberra
Occupation: part time cab driver (no precious calories needed job)
Training Experiences: 1 year of mostly heavy compound lifts
Interests: Weight lifting, IT, cars, speedboats, motorbikes
Current weight: 95kg
Height: 175
Goal: To be bloody strong and to look like im bloody strong and to feel like im bloody strong

27-12-2009, 09:53 PM	#21 (permalink)
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29-12-2009, 04:35 PM	#22 (permalink)
Spewbucket Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Gender: Posts: 111	Name: Scott Age: 26 Gender: M Location: Brisbane, Australia Occupation: Sitting at a desk on a phone. Past Professions: Scaffolder Training Experiences: Zero Current Weight: 100kg Height: 183cm Goals: Lose roughly 10kgs (maybe more, not sure), build strength, mainly in upper body. Basically I am overweight, and it shows. I have read some of the beginners programs on here, and of late, I have been doing some light exercises and cardio workouts to prepare myself for the gym. I am a complete novice when it comes to weight training. I have only just seen Kyles starting point for being prepared to start at the gym, and surprisingly, can already do all of the exercises, 20 or more, and can run for a reasonable amount of time / distance, however not to the 6km in under 45 minutes. Having said that I am not far off, and have lost 7 kgs in around 6 - 7 weeks. I have acheived this by taking up cycling and eating a lot better than I was previously. I currently have a bench, a barbell, with 100kgs of weights at home, and am not particulary sure on where to start off. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated, as I'm not sure that one of the programs as listed in "Beginners; look here" would be suitable. --------------- I should probably mention that I have been using the weights, but I feel that I am just sort of bumbling through the programs, without any real knowledge on what to do when, and for how many sets etc.. Last edited by Spewbucket; 29-12-2009 at 04:37 PM. Reason: Added extra info.

29-12-2009, 05:38 PM	#23 (permalink)
L2P Guest Posts: n/a	Name: Liam Age: 21 Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Training experience: Nil Height: 174cm (5ft 8inches) Weight: 67.5kgs (149 pounds) Any interests: I play football (soccer) for a local club over here in Perth and have been playing indoor beach volleyball for about 2 years socially. Just started getting competitive in football so am looking at building up my strength and burst capabilities. I'm finding that I can run a full game and then some without being overly tired but would love to be able to be quicker than I already am. After a bit of research (and testing on the weights) turns out I'm going to need to build up my strength to see some more gains. Why I joined AusBB: Well I was put on to a few sites about a month or so ago by my brother-in-law as he has been into lifting on a casual basis for years. After a bit of a chat with him about nutrition I thought I'd do my own investigation into what would suit me in terms of strength training to compliment my goals. Like every other guy I want to be cut and have a sweet set of abs to impres the ladies :P but overall, I'd love to be able to further my sporting abilities. I've been reading a lot through the articles and I look forward to chatting with you all Last edited by L2P; 29-12-2009 at 05:51 PM.

29-12-2009, 09:28 PM	#24 (permalink)
schrappy Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Gender: Posts: 2	Name: Ashley Age: 29 Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Occupation: Horticulturist/Gardener Training experience: Some experience as a teenager, just recently bought a power rack, bench, weights etc. So just begining to get back into weights, easing my self back into it the last 4 weeks. Any Interests: AFL, Football(soccer), Surfing Height: 176cm Weight: 102kg(was 110kg few months ago, im aiming at getting down to atleast 85-90kgs) I joined Ausbb as it looks to be one of the best bodybuilding forums going around. My long term goals are to continue to lose weight, but also to achieve a lean muscular figure

30-12-2009, 08:27 AM	#26 (permalink)
Spewbucket Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Gender: Posts: 111	Just concerned with my level of ability more than anything. SHould I start off with something like Starting Strength? And is the book something I should be looking at getting, or just following the online version?

30-12-2009, 10:47 AM	#27 (permalink)
fobzy Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Syd Gender: Posts: 20	- Name - Fobzy obviously? - Age - 24 - Gender - male - Location - sydney - Training experience - 3 years or so - Any Interests - long walks on the beach Joined up cause Im sick of reading roid munching american forums. they all seem to be full of superhumans so its good to see some more normal stuff being posted

30-12-2009, 07:09 PM	#28 (permalink)
DLIron Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Perth Gender: Posts: 1	Name: Paul Age: 42 Gender: Male Location: Perth Occupation: IT Training Experiences: Have played around with weights over the years with no focus until this year. Interests: Lifting weights, watching MMA Current weight: 95kg Height: 180 Have been weightlifting for 12 months. Started on stronglifts then switched to Starting Strength and just changed over to the Texas Method. Squat: 5x5x120kg Deadlift: 1x5x170kg Bench: 5x5x85kg Press: 5x5x60kg

03-01-2010, 05:35 PM	#30 (permalink)
JDizzle Active Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canberra Gender: Posts: 1,285	Name: Jeremy Age: 26 Gender: Male Location: Canberra Occupation: part time cab driver (no precious calories needed job) Training Experiences: 1 year of mostly heavy compound lifts Interests: Weight lifting, IT, cars, speedboats, motorbikes Current weight: 95kg Height: 175 Goal: To be bloody strong and to look like im bloody strong and to feel like im bloody strong