yellowtalk Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Right, I'm a very short and skinny bloke and want to build my muscles. I've had enough off being the one so tiny he'll get flattened in a game a football/AFL.:laugh3: Does anyone have any success stories of how to increase upperbody strength, both chest and arms. If you got stories could you post them here. My new years resolution is to increase my strength as much a possible. I started doing 50 push ups and sit ups per night tonight. Where should i take it from here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Magpie Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Oh damn, I had this whole thing written already when FF crashed. :( However, here's a slightly shorter version of the previous stuff I wrote: Go to a local fitness centre and ask a coach to show you some exercises on the machines. Build also your shoulder and back muscles to stay in proportion (this probably sounds weird :laugh4:). When I'm in fitness, I do 3 sets of an exercise (i.e. I do 10 push-ups and repeat it two more times which then makes 30 push-ups), but I spend most of the time in gym doing other stuff that makes my muscles stronger. Perhaps find a personal coach or sing up for a sport team or even both, depending on how much time you've got. Also, you should take care of your diet - some people eat 500g of cottage cheese or meat a day and drink (I might be wrong about this) milk with proteins after workout. If you want, I can ask someone what exactly he eats and drinks. :) Here's a website that probably has every information you'll probably need. And please, warm up and stretch your muscles before doing any other exercice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matter-Eater Lad Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Work out every 2-3 days, and get around 100 grams of protein a day. Take about 30 grams of protein and some complex carbs right after weight lifting. Push ups don't really help build much muscle, just tone it and give muscle endurance. Bench press is a great way to build muscle on the chest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 steroids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mojo Pin Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Oh damn, I had this whole thing written already when FF crashed. :( However, here's a slightly shorter version of the previous stuff I wrote: Go to a local fitness centre and ask a coach to show you some exercises on the machines. Build also your shoulder and back muscles to stay in proportion (this probably sounds weird :laugh4:). When I'm in fitness, I do 3 sets of an exercise (i.e. I do 10 push-ups and repeat it two more times which then makes 30 push-ups), but I spend most of the time in gym doing other stuff that makes my muscles stronger. Perhaps find a personal coach or sing up for a sport team or even both, depending on how much time you've got. Also, you should take care of your diet - some people eat 500g of cottage cheese or meat a day and drink (I might be wrong about this) milk with proteins after workout. If you want, I can ask someone what exactly he eats and drinks. :) Here's a website that probably has every information you'll probably need. And please, warm up and stretch your muscles before doing any other exercice! Ahh nice, i had no idea you were working out too, awesome! :D And i agree with all of that. I remember when i first started, it was so painful, but after a few weeks you get used to it. It's a good idea to have a personal trainer that will help you and give you tips while you work out.I don't need one now cos i know what i'm doing and i'm addicted to wroking out, i go 6 days a week but that's not all you need, you also need to eat healthy food and give up smoking, drinking, and the junk food if you wanna gain some muscles or become stronger. All the effort eventually pays off, trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Magpie Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I have to, otherwise I'd be kicked out of the squad! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardo Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 go to they gym, ask a coach there what to do, and eat lots of protein, if you want to develop your muscle then keep adding weight as long as you can... if you wanna tonify do a lot excercise but few weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crawlinwithin Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 don't personal coaches cost a lot of money?? :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowtalk Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 As much as I would like a gym membership and a personnal trainer i don't have the money at the moment. :/ Two workmates say that you just have to do 50 push ups and sit ups every night to increase strength. I want to increase my strength but to achieve becoming "thicker" do i have to take in protein and carbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matter-Eater Lad Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 As much as I would like a gym membership and a personnal trainer i don't have the money at the moment. :/ Two workmates say that you just have to do 50 push ups and sit ups every night to increase strength. I want to increase my strength but to achieve becoming "thicker" do i have to take in protein and carbs? Yes, lots of protein and Complex carbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 steroids agreed. you may lose mass in your testicles but you'll be jacked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowtalk Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 steroids ....are for cheaters and the loss of mass below proves: "CHEATS NEVER PROSPER":P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjaiken Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 1. .8-1 grams of protein/body weight ---> i.e. a 200 lbs. man should take in 160-200 grams of protein per day. If you can't get it through your normal diet, you need to add a protein supplement. THIS IS A MUST. Protein is the building block of muscle. 2. Low Repetitions ---> no more than 8 reps./exercise. 3. Free Weights ONLY ---> stay away from machines if possible. 4. Make sure you take days off ---> working out is a process of breaking down the body; gains are made during the recovery period. 5. Isolate body parts on different days ---> whatever works for you - i.e. chest/biceps, shoulders/triceps, back/legs. 6. Make sure you are taking in plenty of calories ---> this is your body's fuel. 7. Lift until failure ---> you should not re-rack the weight with the ability to do one more repetition. Get a spot if necessary. 8. Make sure you switch up your work out ---> your muscles will begin to adapt to your workout. You need to always "shock" them by adding variety. 9. You need to join a gym with proper training equipment. Push ups alone will not cut it. 10. If you are new to lifting weights, get information on how to lift PROPERLY. You don't want to get hurt, and doing the exercise incorrectly will prevent you from experiencing maximum gains. EDIT: I didn't read your later post stating that you can not join a gym at this time. You need to get access to weights (if not at a gym, maybe at a local school/university/community center). Push ups will help, but they will not really add much body mass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 ....are for cheaters and the loss of mass below proves: "CHEATS NEVER PROSPER":P Yep. Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Sammy Sosa...these guys had terrible careers and never made any money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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