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Subject: Fitness 101: A Beginner's Guide to Working Out

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Posted by: Try
What if your not a beginner?


Then this thread is not for you.

But regardless, I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.

  • 08.20.2012 8:49 PM PDT

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Posted by: Durable Sausage
I have a messed up elbow :(


I'm sorry to hear that. How bad?

  • 08.20.2012 8:53 PM PDT

I am an unjust ban magnet. Thank you, Qbix89, you really are a rogue moderator. I hope you get disbanded soon.

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Just go to /fit/ and read the sticky.
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  • 08.21.2012 3:31 AM PDT

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Posted by: NSCLord
Just go to /fit/ and read the sticky.
/thread


Never been there

  • 08.21.2012 8:27 PM PDT

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Posted by: ShieldyPoo
U Mirin?

Why don't you do any work on your chest or legs or something? You look like a cartoon character.

some pump (from about a week or so ago)

Some Dumbbell Bench

  • 08.21.2012 10:10 PM PDT

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  • 08.21.2012 11:52 PM PDT
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Posted by: Durable Sausage
I have a messed up elbow :(

Were you bouncing your weights?

By this I mean when the weight came down did you try and quickly bring it back up by using the tendons in your elbow joint as a spring of sorts?

  • 08.22.2012 3:03 AM PDT

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Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr

Posted by: NSCLord
Just go to /fit/ and read the sticky.
/thread


Never been there

Why haven't you? It's packed with information.
- Proven, effective exercise routines
- Diet
- How to lose weight
- How to gain weight
- Supplements

What are you still doing on The Flood?

  • 08.22.2012 6:12 AM PDT

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Posted by: NSCLord

Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr

Posted by: NSCLord
Just go to /fit/ and read the sticky.
/thread


Never been there

Why haven't you? It's packed with information.
- Proven, effective exercise routines
- Diet
- How to lose weight
- How to gain weight
- Supplements

What are you still doing on The Flood?


I learned everything I know about health and fitness from coaches and athletics trainers, not the internet.

  • 08.22.2012 10:10 AM PDT

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Posted by: Not Batman
thought i'd come in here for some advice for an unusual situation

i am a mere boy of 16 years, graduating in about a month and then one month after that for external exams, after that i'm looking to get fit again so that means cardio etc but it also means i want to put some weight on

except i find it ridiculously difficult to put on weight, i eat about two teaspoons of peanut butter a day on top of all my usual protein stuff, i exercise less than i'd like but when i get some free time i want to start going to the gym but here's the kicker: i weigh 40kg and am 158cm tall (i got the small genes) which means i am very, very underweight for my height but this has never been an issue because i am still able to play sports to a decent level and i feel healthy etc

but i sure as hell don't look healthy and i'm finding myself a bit more insecure so what would be a good program to put on weight (not just fat, i play sports so i would like to be primarily putting on muscle)

everyone says strength training but that doesn't tell me much, are there routines or something



You know, you posted a few pages ago. You told me that routines are stupid and that you could lift more than me.

Before I can give you advice, I need to make sure that you are being completely honest with me so I can fully understand your situation. Did you lie to me before about lifting for a whole year?

[Edited on 08.22.2012 10:18 AM PDT]

  • 08.22.2012 10:14 AM PDT

Great of you to do this, I hope this encourages some 'gamers' to do something good with their body. I used to work out a lot but I stopped and found passion in kickboxing. :)

  • 08.22.2012 10:37 AM PDT

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Posted by: Athylus
Great of you to do this, I hope this encourages some 'gamers' to do something good with their body. I used to work out a lot but I stopped and found passion in kickboxing. :)


That's great! I've been considering taking up kickboxing or boxing recently, I think I will give it a try.

  • 08.22.2012 10:41 AM PDT
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I would like advice on working out without a squat rack and bench press. I want to still bulk up but I won't have access to those machines.

  • 08.24.2012 8:03 AM PDT

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Posted by: Forever MS
I would like advice on working out without a squat rack and bench press. I want to still bulk up but I won't have access to those machines.
Dumbells?

Also, correct me if I'm wrong but you can bench all you want and not see massive muscle gains if you don't decline or incline bench...
...is that true?

[Edited on 08.24.2012 8:05 AM PDT]

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Posted by: Rainbow A Dash

Posted by: Forever MS
I would like advice on working out without a squat rack and bench press. I want to still bulk up but I won't have access to those machines.
Dumbells?

Also, correct me if I'm wrong but you can bench all you want and not see massive muscle gains if you don't decline or incline bench...
...is that true?


Sorry I don't listen to brony's.

  • 08.24.2012 8:06 AM PDT

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Posted by: Forever MS

Posted by: Rainbow A Dash

Posted by: Forever MS
I would like advice on working out without a squat rack and bench press. I want to still bulk up but I won't have access to those machines.
Dumbells?

Also, correct me if I'm wrong but you can bench all you want and not see massive muscle gains if you don't decline or incline bench...
...is that true?


Sorry I don't listen to brony's.
So mature.

The question wasn't for you, it was for someone who will know what he's talking about.

[Edited on 08.24.2012 8:11 AM PDT]

  • 08.24.2012 8:10 AM PDT

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Posted by: Forever MS
I would like advice on working out without a squat rack and bench press. I want to still bulk up but I won't have access to those machines.


What equipment do you have access to?
(Also, the squat rack and bench are not technically "machines")

  • 08.24.2012 10:23 AM PDT

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Posted by: Rainbow A Dash

Posted by: Forever MS
I would like advice on working out without a squat rack and bench press. I want to still bulk up but I won't have access to those machines.
Dumbells?

Also, correct me if I'm wrong but you can bench all you want and not see massive muscle gains if you don't decline or incline bench...
...is that true?


Not necessarily, but it's common practice to do incline and decline along with flat bench. You should definitely do them if you can.

  • 08.24.2012 10:24 AM PDT
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Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr

Posted by: Forever MS
I would like advice on working out without a squat rack and bench press. I want to still bulk up but I won't have access to those machines.


What equipment do you have access to?
(Also, the squat rack and bench are not technically "machines")


Just free weight dumbbells, and a pull up bar

  • 08.24.2012 10:25 AM PDT

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Posted by: Forever MS

Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr

Posted by: Forever MS
I would like advice on working out without a squat rack and bench press. I want to still bulk up but I won't have access to those machines.


What equipment do you have access to?
(Also, the squat rack and bench are not technically "machines")


Just free weight dumbbells, and a pull up bar


Do you have a wide selection of dumbbells? Like many different weights and such?

[Edited on 08.24.2012 10:26 AM PDT]

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Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr

Posted by: Forever MS

Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr

Posted by: Forever MS
I would like advice on working out without a squat rack and bench press. I want to still bulk up but I won't have access to those machines.


What equipment do you have access to?
(Also, the squat rack and bench are not technically "machines")


Just free weight dumbbells, and a pull up bar


Do you have a wide selection of dumbbells? Like many different weights and such?


Yeah

  • 08.24.2012 10:26 AM PDT

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Posted by: Rainbow A Dash

Posted by: Forever MS
I would like advice on working out without a squat rack and bench press. I want to still bulk up but I won't have access to those machines.
Dumbells?

Also, correct me if I'm wrong but you can bench all you want and not see massive muscle gains if you don't decline or incline bench...
...is that true?


Not necessarily, but it's common practice to do incline and decline along with flat bench. You should definitely do them if you can.
Thank you. Its not meant to be as silly of a question as I made it, just something I've noticed. When people at my gym complain about not seeing bulk but getting strength they always get recommended incline and decline. Usually shortly thereafter I start to see them bulk.

Simple curiosity.

I appreciate it.

  • 08.24.2012 10:30 AM PDT
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3rd edition. Now with more grunt.

TFS 4 lyfe

Any good dumbbell workouts you recommend? (obviously, excluding curls)

Also, out of pure curiosity, can you bulk up your arms just curling, if you constantly increase the weights ect.

  • 08.24.2012 10:34 AM PDT

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Posted by: Forever MS

Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr

Posted by: Forever MS

Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr

Posted by: Forever MS
I would like advice on working out without a squat rack and bench press. I want to still bulk up but I won't have access to those machines.


What equipment do you have access to?
(Also, the squat rack and bench are not technically "machines")


Just free weight dumbbells, and a pull up bar


Do you have a wide selection of dumbbells? Like many different weights and such?


Yeah


Good.

You can pretty much do a complete workout with only dumbbells. I'd say dumbbells make up 80% of my routine.

If you're a total beginner, you should probably do 3 Full-Body workouts a week for about a month. Here's a Full-Body workout you could follow with only dumbbells

Legs- Dumbbell Lunges
Core- Russian Twist
Chest- Dumbbell Chest Press
Biceps- Dumbbell Bicep Curl
Triceps- Dumbbell Overhead Extension
Shoulders- Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Back- Pull ups and Chin ups

After the first month, you can move into a split routine. Here's a good one you could follow:

Sun: Legs
Mon: rest
Tues: Back + Biceps
Wed: rest
Thur: Chest + Triceps
Fri: rest
Sat: Shoulders + Abs

Then, you can use Bodybuilding.com to search for dumbbell-only exercises. Use the filter on the left side of the page to select Dumbbell Only, and then select the muscle group you want to hit.

You should join the Bungie Health and Fitness group so we can help personalize your routine's special needs.

[Edited on 08.24.2012 10:40 AM PDT]

  • 08.24.2012 10:37 AM PDT