Thread: At what point r u no longer a beginner?

when i say so

Lou Schuler says you are advanced when you start a new program, and make all necessary changes within the first two weeks.

















Or when P-funk says so....he really did say that...in his book....that I read.

Originally Posted by P-funk

when i say so

Quick and to the point.................................

Hopefully this isn't a routine coming out of a magazine like Flex. They used to go by size, and were that the case you would always be a beginner or intermediate if you are gifted and not juicing. So, hopefully you aren't reading that excrement.

I think your a beginner until your "newbie gains" stop, and it starts to get harder to gain strength/size.

Beginner:3-4 years of hard work before you lose that title.

When some random person outside a gym asks you what they need to do to get big.

If you have to ask whether you're advanced or a beginner, you're a beginner.

I think you're no longer a beginner when you...
- can clearly see the results of your training.
- have trained for at least 6 months.
- and when you no longer see yourself as a beginner.

And P-Funk has to give his permission, of course (!)

Originally Posted by Witchblade

I think you're no longer a beginner when you...
- can clearly see the results of your training.
- have trained for at least 6 months.
- and when you no longer see yourself as a beginner.

And P-Funk has to give his permission, of course (!)

Agreed.

So if I start palying soccer now in 6 months I will not be a beginner anymore???

This is what Foreman left on my answering machine last night. It was so late I thought it was just another crank call but when I replayed the message in the morning I recognized the tone of his voice, even though it sounded like he was speaking through a mask.

beginner- You are an empty vessel; you realize there is a lot to learn.
intermediate- Your vessel is full therefore you think you know everything.
advanced- You are an empty vessel; you realize there is a lot to learn.

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

Beginner:3-4 years of hard work before you lose that title.

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I think the progression from beginner to intermediate should be much faster than intermediate to advanced if all you are considering is training age. I would definitely not consider myself advanced.

beginner - when you get a bitchin for asking stupid questions on here

The best thing is for us beginners, at age 19 like myself, all I need is Vitamins, Protein, and MAYBE Creatine in order to see great gains along with a solid diet and training regimen. Unlike all these old farts who have to juice it up like Foreman :P

Originally Posted by chronicelite

The best thing is for us beginners, at age 19 like myself, all I need is Vitamins, Protein, and MAYBE Creatine in order to see great gains along with a solid diet and training regimen. Unlike all these old farts who have to juice it up like Foreman :P

It has less to do with age and more to do with experience. And half these "old farts juicing it up" would love to be your age again and have your body so shut it.

I know, that's why I am bragging about it lol. For them, juicing is almost necessary to get any bigger, for us young ones who are within the first 2 years, we gain just by keeping the essentials in check. Although, they've worked their asses off to get where they are, I am just beginning the ride. I have great respect for them, which is why I bug them so much with newbie questons. Thanks Old Farts :P

Originally Posted by chronicelite

I know, that's why I am bragging about it lol. For them, juicing is almost necessary to get any bigger, for us young ones who are within the first 2 years, we gain just by keeping the essentials in check. Although, they've worked their asses off to get where they are, I am just beginning the ride. I have great respect for them, which is why I bug them so much with newbie questons. Thanks Old Farts :P

I'm young and not within the first 2 years of lifting by any means. If you mean hormonally speaking then yes, I'm right in their with you my friend. Keep up with the good work!

Originally Posted by JordanMang

I'm young and not within the first 2 years of lifting by any means. If you mean hormonally speaking then yes, I'm right in their with you my friend. Keep up with the good work!

Thanks alot buddy, and I can tell by your numbers you have a good few years under your belt, those numbers are pretty impressive for 16 man. Keep up the good work yourself!

your no longer a beginner when you can bench over 264lbs and squat over 374lbs and deadlift over ummmm well your squat

Originally Posted by kenwood

your no longer a beginner when you can bench over 264lbs and squat over 374lbs and deadlift over ummmm well your squat

Cowpimp cant bench that much yet. you think hes a beginner?

Originally Posted by GoLdeN M 07

Cowpimp cant bench that much yet. you think hes a beginner?

yes he can. can't he?

yes, I think he was doing 275 last workout?

Originally Posted by GoLdeN M 07

Cowpimp cant bench that much yet. you think hes a beginner?

The most I've done is 285. That was some kind of really on point day though. I've done 275 a few times though.

cool, but my post above was a joke anyway i was just kidding lol.(each one was 1lb below my stats lol)

Originally Posted by kenwood

cool, but my post above was a joke anyway i was just kidding lol.(each one was 1lb below my stats lol)

Heh, I know.