Recent content by chuck6780

THANK YOU IM...that work out was awesome - way better than machines, by far! I tried the deadlifts with 10lbs on each side. I did the ones where they don't touch the ground for 12 reps - 3 sets and it felt great. The only part of my back that is sore is the weak side, but it's a good sore...

Going on 26...6'5, 195lbs Just started two weeks ago, so I have no idea about anything else.

P-funk, thanks for pointing that out. I knew there were more bicep lifts in there, but I figured that was a good thing. Kenwood, thanks...I'll try giving that a shot. I am not sure about the deadlifts though - they look tough on the lower back. I know that's the point, but I don't think it's...

I have been using machines, but I am going to switch to free weights now...I have normally been doing 14 reps of an easy weight, and then working up on weight, down on reps, until I hit a weight that I can only do 8 reps with. Tommorow is Biceps and Back so I am going to start off with these...

Thanks for explaining that...I have been searching through some routines, and I am going to try to put a workout together. I have to find out how to do each one still. With that explanation, I am going to try my best at putting together a healthy meal and bulk over the next two months, and...

Thanks for the links. My goal would be to gain muscle mass, while getting my abs to pop out. Although, from what I have been reading, I have to do one or the other. Is there anything wrong with just eating turkey dogs and burgers all day w/protein shakes? I am in NE philly as well, off of...

Thanks everyone, glad to be here.

Hey all, I am currently 6'5" and 195lbs and I am trying to build mass. I have been reading through a lot of the posts, and it can get confusing! Up until yesterday I was eating nothing but chicken breast sandwhiches. Then I found out about turkey burgers and dogs, so I bought some of them(which...

Thanks for the advice Myztek and Squaggle. At the moment, the only thing that doesn't hurt my back is the crunch machine, because it's inclined. I have scoliosis and laying flat on my back while doing any kind of weight lifting has hurt me in the past. It's fixable, and I am strengthing it, so...

Hey all, New to the forum and have a question about Abs.. Has anyone ever used the abdominal crunch machine(inclined with weights)? I usually put it on 28 pounds and do 3 sets of 60 reps starting with my feet on ground, to middle bar, then to top bar(moving up every 20). Then I do 3 sets of 60...

Thanks for the welcome... Triple, thanks for the advice, I will do that. As far as the machines are concerned, I am following that advice, given by one of the bodybuilders there, so I was assuming he was right. Why do you feel that they are wrong for building foundation?

Hey all, First off, I want to say that this site is awesome. I have been searching the web for the last two weeks and I have found most of my information here. As for me, my girlfriend joined a gym about 3 weeks ago and we were offered a deal to get me onboard, which is something I have wanted...