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Originally Posted by Conan Stevens  Hi Donn,
First up I have to say thankyou - this is the first intelligent conversation with replies that I have had on this board, everyone else seems to skim read and just write whatever pops into their heads.
The point I would like to make is that too many people spend hours and weeks 'researching' 'the best way' to get big and lean fast. There is no best way. Just go to the gym and learn from the biggest guy there, watch what he does, do what he does - this is the best starting point as you see what he does works - he can correct your form or anything you are doing that may be off.
I can take any method I read about and perform it incorrectly and thus negate any benefit it might have. The basics are the same and always have been - it is the basics that build muscle and strength fastest.
People need to get their butt in the gym and just train hard (not necessarily heavy) and do correct form, use the muscle group being trained on the day, do not throw the weight around and EAT healthy foods every 2-3 hours.
It is not rocket science, it is simple basic push/pull something heavy and eat well.
This will get the average person to a lean 200lbs without much trouble, after that then there are more advanced techniques you can apply - BUT by then you will know what you have to do for your body, and not need to waste hours and dollars reading all the rubbish on the web.
Too many people in life analyze things to the point where they give up without starting - just get out there and do it.
PS I too do partial reps on some exercises but that is due to the way my body is at the moment - I am trying to hit some lagging body parts better, but again this is not going to help someone who cannot bench 200lbs yet, these sorts of things are only useful once you know what you are doing and have complete control over every single muscle sac in your body.
I hope that explains my view point a little better.
Thanks again Donn for the replies |
Somehow, way down deep, I knew you were a man of passion and deep concern when it comes to fitness. That’s the only reason I kept this thread with you open. I could tell it form the way you chose to appeal (almost plead) with folks to behave intelligently in a gym as one would try to do anywhere else; to be passionate about one’s body; to love it and treat it well.
When starting out, watch how "success" does it. There's a lot of wisdom to be gleaned from watching "success" in a gym and it's there for the taking. So why reinvent the wheel? Disregard the bullcrap promising quick fixes. Honor hard work and dedication (like your's) and copy "success".
As for the amateurs, many of us try hard too but we must all understand that there is no quick fix; the marketing bullcrap is just that; don't buy into it. If you can't devote the time, you'll just have to WORK HARDER.
I've given up trying to look like Conan Stevens though; I'm only 5 feet 7 inched tall.