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  1. T

    Have you ever taken Steroids?

    Following on from the post on how many people take steroids, may as well do a unanimous poll. Have you ever taken steroids to improve performance, increase muscle mass or any other similar benefit?
  2. Justy

    Justin's Bodybuilding Experience

    JUSTINS BODYBUILDING EXPERIENCE. BY "JUSTY" MY MOTIVATION In late 2009 I had personal issues which drove me to having a build up of anger, to which I wanted to either release or avoid. A good friend at the time invited me along to his local gym to keep me busy and to let out frustration. I...
  3. thechosenone

    when is the right time to advance from beginner program?

    Ive been doing the full body workout 3 times a week the workout A and workout B one that alternates. Im deadlifting 160 kilos for 5 reps squatting 115 for 8 reps and bench pressing 40 kilo dumbells for 5 reps i was wondering when i should advance to a program that has more isolation exercises...
  4. D

    Beginner Calorie Program Help.

    Hi, Just looking for some information or help regarding a diet plan. I have read Fadi's calorie food plans and was curious which one may suit me and my needs the best. As i have been rather slack lately, i would like to lose some body fat around my stomache and love handle areas, but also...
  5. T

    Beginner Diet pick out faults

    Hey all I have just started lifting, but realised i need to gain some weight, i am 67kg,180cm tall and 16years old, below i have posted up the diet that I have just started as per yesterday, it is mostly taken from the Arnold Schwarzenegger Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding, feel free to pick...
  6. MrB83

    Want to start (beginner)

    Hi,im Bryan.I hope this is the right section to post this. Ok,i have weight trained in the past but as for my body its average.I want to start with a pretty simply diet,im a diabetic type 1 insulin dependant.I also work fulltime as a mechanic. I want to get big muscles back,shoulders,arms...
  7. J

    What type of training routine is this? is this a good well rounded one?

    Exercises in the same order as done in the gym DAY 1 core - Swiss ball plank roll outs - side plank - reverse plank shoulder - scapular push ups - exercise band shoulder extension main workout - - weighted push ups - machine chest press - incline dumbbell chest press - cable straight...
  8. S

    Beginner Help!

    Hey guys, I'm not sure if I should post all this here, but I guess I will find out soon :P But I have a few questions. Okay, so i'm 16 and just joined the gym. I also just doscovered I can't have lactose, and therefore can't have my protein powder. I was wondering if soy protein would be...
  9. leachy94

    Confused Beginner

    Everywhere i read i hear that you have to eat big to get big, what im confused about is surely if i ate bucket loads of food everyday i would get fat rather than muscly, regardless of whether the calories are coming from foods with a high BV or from macdonalds. I do however understand the 6 meal...
  10. leachy94

    Beginner teen lifter.

    Hi, I was just wandering if i am noticing gains in strength on my lifting i.e higher reps becoming possible and heavier weights needed to stimulate my muscle fibers is it a given that my muscles will be growing? thanks :)
  11. F

    Buying a new barbell as a beginner.

    Oh hey, I'm planning to start training seriously in the coming weeks after I buy some new equipment. Currently, I have a low-quality Kmart standard barbell with 'screw-on' ends (is that what it's called?) that doesn't quite fit in my new power rack. So, I'm looking at buying a new...
  12. J

    Beginner Workout: Get In The Game

    Beginner Workout: Get In The Game So you have decided that is time that you start working out .Congratulations on making the decision this will do wonders to your body, your mind, and your overall well-being. To progress forward to reach your fitness goals quickly and safely, you need a good...
  13. J

    Beginner Weight Lifting Instructional Videos

    Beginner Weight Lifting Instructional Videos Weight Lifting Exercises for Beginners : Standing Calf Raise Weight Lifting Exercise for Beginners http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP0Grw4JkYc Learn essential weight lifting exercise workouts such as the standing calf raise to build...
  14. N

    Questions about PTC's beginner program and creatine.

    Hey everyone, this may be a stupid question so sorry for the inconvenience! Keen to start PTC's beginner program ASAP, been off training for a while now due to some surgery. Does the time of day for a training session affect performance and results? Especially with this program? E.g. An early...
  15. G

    How to determine whether someone is beginner, intermediate or advanced bb

    G'day all, I have got a random thought in my head and its confusing me for a bit. How can be determine whether a trainee is beginner, intermediate or advanced. I guess there might be few ways to determine. How much a person can lift depending upon his body size and weight or for how long...
  16. P

    advice for beginner.

    Hii guys, i am a newbie, so apologies if similar query has already been answered or if i wasn't supposed to start a new thread... but am after some advice... i used to weigh 57 kgs and my height is 172 cm or a lil more then 5'8.. being underweight i have just started working out in gym to...
  17. A

    Another PTC Beginner Program Question - Deadlifts

    Should I be deadlifting 3x8, 3 times per week? 72 deadlifts?? Cheers, Aaron.
  18. A

    Full body or split for beginner?

    I'm 72kg 179cm or so and trying to put on mass/weight. Would a full body workout give me better results than a split? Would the difference be much bigger? Currently I do a push/pull/legs routine, I can see a difference already in just 1 month... Would I be maybe better off on something like SS...
  19. P

    Another beginner

    Daryl is a friend of Max's, its his best friend. He decided to start lifting a few weeks before BATB3. Max trains him twice a week, for free obviously. On Tuesday, Daryl benched 100kg and squatted 120kg x 2. His best powerclean is 80kg and push press is 70kg x 3. He hasnt attempted a...
  20. P

    Beginners program

    You are a beginner if you cant bench 100kg, squat 140kg and deadlift 180kg. I dont care what your bodyweight is, get bigger, its why your lifting. Bodyweight is not an excuse. I posted this up on another forum a year ago. The pissweak pencil neck poindexters all pointed out that it was biased...
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