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Impressing the ladies.

#42
Honestly, what it all comes down to is peronsality. Sure an incredibly toned/ripped bod will attract ladies, but most of them want someone who will listen and care for them, not just be able to keep them satisfied in the sack. Become good friends with the girl you're going after, it'll definetly pay off.

[Cosmo]

I've learned something today! Women love sensitivity!
-Awww!
And if you can fake that, you're in!

[/Cosmo]

And if its real, then you're guaranteed a long and happy love life.;)
 
#43
I've put down my rep amounts and put up the weights to gain some muscle - usually one long light set per machine for warming up, one medium set of 10ish and 3 heavy sets of 4-5 reps with max weight. Of course it's hard to say how much does it affect, but I believe in the idea that if you do 10 reps with smaller weight, after the 5-6 your muscles just get tired.

On the other hand, I must say gym training is on the second place in my workout plan. I believe good shape shows more than big muscles, so there are more ball sports and such in my program right now. To properly gain muscle, you should also eat heavily, and I don't feel like gaining any more fat.

If there's one truth in all this, it's this: more you will spend time amongst sports, better your body will look. It's a lifestyle, so better pick some sports you like instead of setting huge goals to yourself.
 
#44
Working out should be a life style choice!!! Do it if it feels good and makes you happy. Don't ever do anything to impress a chick.....They're all just crazy Biaches anyway and are never happy.....

That said, first you need to fuel your body, eat every 3 hours(lean protein,starcy carbs, fiborous vegies and fruits) If you don't eat properly, you won't have the enegy or the building blocks to gain lean muscle mass. That can atribute to your burnout and loss of interest. Avoid all fast and junk foods, the will wiegh you down.

Make small, atainable goals that you can reasess every month, and keep a log. Don't tell your self to "put on 4 inchs on my arms", your setting up for discouragement and failure.Rather test your begining fitness and make a reasonable gain.....I did 22 push ups to day, I will be able to do 35 in a row next month..

I do suggest you work your whole body 3 days aweek and do cardio and abs evry other 3 days for a total of 6 days. Working your legs and your core muscles will stimulate your body to natrually up its hormones allowing your total bady to grow. Stick to the 10 basic exercises.

Squats, deadlifts,legcurls, calf raises, bench press, flys,overhead press, widegrip pull ups, curls, and tricep extentions. do them for 2 sets each 10-12 reps in that order. do this for 2 weeks, week 3-4 increase to 3 sets up the wieght by 10-15% and lower your reps to 8-10. Weeks 4-5 raise the wieght and cut the reps to 6. then repeat the whole cycle.

You should see massive gains in wieght lifted by the end of the second cycle.....then your ready for a new program.

remember eat well and drink a ton of water.
 
#46
Bob Lee (QSC) said:
I'm sorry, it's sensuous and godlike trombone playing. My mistake! :hiding:

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OMG! Thats hilarious....I sure hope that gets him in....It would if I was the admissions counselor.

This is my favorite:
"Using only a hoe and a large glass of water, I once single-handedly defended a small village in the Amazon Basin from a horde of ferocious army ants."
 
#48
KeithBMI said:
Wait. You're telling me that the Jack Murray can't get girls!? It doesn't add up!
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I was...ahh....asking for a friend of mine.

All the tips about diet are good. I forgot about eating. Unlike you old dogs, though, I'm not so overweight.

I deffinitely like the once a week idea, though. Even I can stick to a once-a-week routine. I'll give it a go and not let you know how it goes because you wouldn't care.
 
#50
"but I believe in the idea that if you do 10 reps with smaller weight, after the 5-6 your muscles just get tired. "

What your actually doing by the first set is getting blood and warmth into your muscle so you dont injure yourself by jumping into a heavy set. Stretching relieves tension, which you want for lifting. So by doing 1-2 warmup sets at half your normal "heavy" set weight, you are preventing problems. I've read articles (and from personal experience), that stretching BEFORE lifting will prevent you from doing as heavy as you can. But you better be strechin when you are finished :P
 
#52
MJ5150 said:
Unless I missed something, we are talking about each body part once a week. That would consist of at least three, and preferrably four trips to the gym per week.

-Mike
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What if I do everything in one go, though? I only plan to do shoulders and chest. I'm a fit enough guy, and I'm not really doing it for any other reason other than to pick up girls.

KeithBMI said:
Wait. You're telling me that the Jack Murray can't get girls!? It doesn't add up!
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I was... ah... asking for a friend. That's it! Asking for a friend. So shut up and get over it, Keithie, or I'll prank-call your grandma.
 
#53
jackmurray said:
What if I do everything in one go, though? I only plan to do shoulders and chest. I'm a fit enough guy, and I'm not really doing it for any other reason other than to pick up girls.
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Doing something once a week, even if you do all the body parts isn´t going to get you anywhere IMHO.

I started training in the beginning of january, I decided to change my lifestyle.
I´ve cut out all junk food, all soda and nearly all candy, I´m a sucker for some chocolate every now and then though.
My diet includes fish, chicken, vegetables, brown rice etc.

I´m going now to a special class which is three times a week. It´s an intense workout with lots of reps and as a result of that a high cardio training.
Besides that I´m now also going to the gym another three times a week just to do the low reps/heavy weights thing since I want to build up some muscle.
I divided my body in three parts, one day is legs+abs, then it´s chest+back and the third day is arms and shoulders (if I recall correctly). But I do some kind of ab training during the "non-ab" days too.

When I finish this special class, I will then still work out 6 times a week and do a cardio every third or fourth session.

By eating right and excercising often you get results, not just by going once a week.

I did legs yesterday, and when you have problems walking up a flight of stairs right after the legwork, you know that you really worked them!
 
#54
Damn. I just wanted to impress girls. I didn't want any hard work.

Here's my plan, and anyone can make suggestions if they like:

Everyday: Progressive push-ups. I'm going to do push-ups the Dream Theater way and just go 'till I drop.

Once a week: A bench pressing. I'll make it to the gym and do chest, shoulders and arms.

Hot days (most days of summer): I'll do some laps of the local pool.

Sound good for a lazy slob?
 
#59
Umm...yeah.

jackmurray said:
Damn. I just wanted to impress girls. I didn't want any hard work.

Here's my plan, and anyone can make suggestions if they like:

Everyday: Progressive push-ups. I'm going to do push-ups the Dream Theater way and just go 'till I drop.

Once a week: A bench pressing. I'll make it to the gym and do chest, shoulders and arms.

Hot days (most days of summer): I'll do some laps of the local pool.

Sound good for a lazy slob?
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#60
jackmurray said:
Damn. I just wanted to impress girls. I didn't want any hard work.

Here's my plan, and anyone can make suggestions if they like:

Everyday: Progressive push-ups. I'm going to do push-ups the Dream Theater way and just go 'till I drop.

Once a week: A bench pressing. I'll make it to the gym and do chest, shoulders and arms.

Hot days (most days of summer): I'll do some laps of the local pool.

Sound good for a lazy slob?
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Drink lots of water and watch what you eat, try to eat right.

The only other thing you need there is the willpower to stick with the plan.
 

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