Muscle Building Knowledge Base
Muscle building? Alright, so Im on a new Navy SEAL workout program and all I gotta say is WOW it has challenged me to work out in a whole new way and pushed myself to my utter limits. What are good foods to consume while on this workout plan? I know protein and carbs are important but what other suppliments can I use to feed my body & build muscle? Also...any tips on building muscle and endurance? Thanx
muscle building? i am about 6 foot, 200 lbs, mostly fat, and 15 years old. i want to bulk up for football. should i start with cardio, lose weight, then start lifting, or do a bit of both or what? and what's the difference between building muscle and building mass. also any tips on work out sched's? and things like protein shakes or anything like that? i would appreciate anything and everything.
Muscle Building? I really have 2 questions, both of which I'd love to be answered. :) My first question is about unbalanced muscles. I have bigger muscles on my right arm than on my left. It isn't a huge difference like the burger king ad (I think it was), and I'm sure I can fix it soon, I just wanted to know from somebody who KNOWS the answer (please don't answer this question if you don't know anything about muscle building) : to counter this, should I lift weights with my left arm MORE, or ONLY with my left arm until it catches up? My second question is: what are some good work outs to build abs? I do regular plain old fashioned sit ups, but I wanted to know if there is a better or faster way. Thank you once again!
MuSCLE BUILDING!?!? Im 16, 5' 9'' 140 pounds and muscular, im trying to add 10 pounds of muscle to beef up more. Does anyone know any really good foods specificly for muscle and really good muscle building work outs. I have a few good work out positions but i want to know if there are any i havent done before, so just name it and how 2 do it. Thanks for the help!!
MUSCLE BUILDing? hey guys...iv been going to the gym for like 4 and a half months now, and i do my workouts in splits 4 days a week and the other 3 days i try to do cardio atleast 20 mins. the thing is i havent gotten to much muscle mass, atleast not as much as i thought. im 5'7/5'8, 138lbs and 17 yrs old. im kinda skinny but not sooo much, still have some body fat on my belly but not too much, just the kinda skinny type of guy. What do you guys think im doing wrong??, maybe the eating stuff is what im doing wrong, how much more should i eat or how to not but not to get fat, just build much more muscle mass....PLZZ HELP ME OUT..im getting tired of not seeing my results.....THANKS PPL ok i got the whole eat more thing down..im not a very good eater..but i guess ill have to make the change..school is what might get in the ways since im there like 8 hours a day and we eat lunch around 10 or 11 o clock..so would you guys reccomend some sort of weight gainer or something like that that will give me more calories..and what happens when someone stops taking weight gainers..how can they lose the fat and stay at the current weight or size for the next summer
What muscle building techniques actually work? I want to know what muscle building supplements (if any) work. I go to the gym four days a week, because that's all i can go, and haven't seen any changes. I don't want to lose weight, i want to gain it. Anyone have any tips?
Is building up muscle is faster than people say? I have heard people say that building up muscle can take months if not years, but in my experiences it literally takes just a few days before I notice muscle build up and feel stronger. I think it's bad that people say that it takes such a long time to build up muscle because it really puts people off. 2 pounds?? Thats loads!
How come Yahoo has so many ads about building muscle? Every time I read the Yahoo news, I always see an ad on the right that always promotes muscle building. The thing is, it's not always from the same company. Sometimes I see and ad that promotes muscle growth pills and and ad that talks about natural ways to build muscle or something. How come so many of these ads are coming to Yahoo?
What is the truth about muscle building pills? So I was reading Men's Fitness on a plane and saw a bunch of muscle building pills, and a bunch of other ads for electronic muscle stimulation and stuff. The electric machine sounds like bullcrap, but I was wondering if taking the muscle pills before/after a workout was really that beneficial. If they are, what are the good ones to use, and what would you buy? Thanks.
What is the best muscle building product out there right now? My friend and I are 17 and we are working out for basketball and baseball. What is the best muscle building product out right now? I have some muscle milk i got awhile ago, but I was seeing if there was anything better out now. Keep in mind we're talking over the counter here... I'm not looking to buy steroids lol.
What is the best way to lose fat while still doing muscle building? I have been taking a weight training class(muscle building) but I wanted to also know the best way to lose some body fat other than diets. Any exercises would work. I also wanted to know if when building muscle over fat, you just get bigger? I have gained about 8lbs of muscle in a little while and I just look bigger, not more fit. Any help would be appreciated.
What's the best diet for losing belly fat and building muscle at the same time? I have some belly fat that I want to get rid of. But I also want to build muscle at the same time. What kind of diet should I follow? I was thinking low-carb and high-protein but I am worried if the low-carb hurts the muscle building and the high-protein will add more fat in the waist region. Please suggest. I am doing weight training and cardio every day. I am 31 male and average built. Thanks.
Is creatine good and safe for building muscle? So I like to workout and was wondering if I could or should use some natural muscle building products to help me build more muscle. I am kind of skinny, but muscular too and I would like to gain some more weight (muscle).Did or does anyone take creatine? Does it work? I know you have to workout too when taking it. What are the pros and cons when using creatine? Also if I take creatine then stop will my muscles go away or something?
What are some good protein sources for muscle building? I am a small 145 lb guy and I wanting to get bigger, around 185. I get that building muscle takes time so regardless of how bad I want it, I have to wait. I have been lifting for about a month and I think I have gained around 5 lbs of muscle. My workouts are very short but I lift extremely hard with very low reps (like 1 or 2 times). I have been taking some whey protein shakes that I got from Wal-mart. I take in about 120 grams of protein from that alone. And I try to eat alot to but it just isnt working out for me as well as I planned. I want to be able to have around 400 or 500 grams of protein a day. So does anyone recommend any high protein shakes or supplements or something to help me hit this 500 gram mark everyday? Or maybe even something else I havent thought of?
Beginning muscle building. What should i eat and do to help me? Im planning to start working out again at the gym. Im 14, around 6 foot and i weigh about 145 lbs. Im skinny, so im mostly muscle and no fat. Im very athletic so i cant really gain weight. Before or after my work outs, what should i eat or drink? Should i buy muscle building supplements?
What is the best diet for Muscle Building? Basically I'm looking to start a High Protein diet for muscle building, and I was wondering, How much protein should I eat each day? Also, If you have any tips I wouldn't mind hearing them. Cheers Guys.
Anyone have any good muscle building tips? I've been weight training for about a year now and it doesn't seem that I'm gaining any muscles. I was wondering if anyone could point me to a good muscle building program or just tell me some muscle building tips that can help me. Thanks sooooo much!
Is chicken and corn soup good for muscle building? My recipe for chicken and corn soup is a can of creamed corn, water, salt, pepper, and egg, and a boneless chicken thigh, (skinless), is this good for muscle building? Of course i will be doing muscle excercises, i'm just wondering if the nutrition would be good for it, thanks
What are the best products for lean muscle building? What are the best products for muscle building other than whey protein? I am looking to bulk up and would prefer not to eat 10X a day but would obviously like to gain a lot more muscle mass. I do eat well and drink a few protein shakes a day because drinking is easier for me than eating a bunch of food throughout the day. I am about 5ft 10 and 165 pounds and would like to be about 190 - 200 pounds with good lean muscle mass.
What is a good supplement for muscle building? I am looking for a supplement good for muscle building, stamina/energy(allowing me to do more reps per set), recovery, power. I know creatine is a good product but I want to keep my results when I decide to cycle off. Creatine just allows more water in my muscles while I take it to improve performance. I am looking for a possibly creatine supplement that when I cycle off I will continue to have the good results it provides me with
Do muscle building drinks work for women? I am starting a new work out routine and I was just wondering if muscle building drinks work for women? I see them advertised all the time and I was just wondering if they will help build muscle and burn fat for women? I don't want to get bulky but I want something that will help me burn some fat during workouts. And if so, what are some of the best kinds to use? Thanks!
Should i stick to my muscle building diet 7 days a week? I have just started a strict, high protein muscle building diet this week, however i was wondering if i should continue to eat the same amount on the 3 days that I don't go to the gym? It almost seems as if i should consume less on these rest days, or maybe just eliminate a protein shake??? Any suggestions are appreciated!!! Thanks!
How does building muscle eliminate fat? I have a lot of excess fat around my tummy. Ive started doing lots of cardio and using the ab machine at the gym to build muscle. What is going to eliminate the fat, just the cardio or the muscle building also? How does that work?
What is the best combo of diet pills and muscle building pills? I don't want any answers that say"oh well that's not natural." i don't care. i wouldn't care if chuck norris said it. i just want to know the best combination of weight loss pills to take with muscle building pills. or just the two leading ones on the market today.
What is a good diet for muscle building? Im 18, and a fairly big build anyway, i want to enchance on my muscles and build them up a little, but at the same time get rid of my belly. food groups do you need most when doing muscle building? and could you suggest some foods and some easy simple meals?
Can somebody tell me a good muscle building routime for the upper body? Can someone please tell me what excersises target the shoulders,chest and arms specifically.And what is the best way to build muscle fast without taking protien and all that.I really dont care how hard the work out is,I'm ready for that,it's just I dont know what to do and how to do it to build muscle fast.And when i get to where I want to be,how can I maintain that without building more muscle.
What muscle building program is best? As part of a new years resolution i have decided to buy a muscle building program but i have narrowed it down to 3, Vince delmonte, Sean something and jason ferrugia. I have read over a dozen reviews on all 3 and cant figure out which is best. Any tips?
what is a good muscle building diet for someone with fruit allergies? yeah, i know at the end of the day building muscle comes from protein, and taking in more carbs then you're burning off. but i need health stuff to snack on in between the more protein-based meals.. being allergic to fruit makes it hard to find a healthy snack to have, instead of resorting to something with a lot of sugar/fat in it. what are some quick and easy snacks i can make that are healthy, and also taste nice? cheers.
What are the best muscle building food? I'm writing a post for my blog on the best muscle building food and so far I have Red Meat, Chicken, Eggs, Nuts, Peanut Butter and Low fat milk. What other foods are great for building muscle?
Getting rid of a little fat; fat loss or muscle building program? I'm not fat, but I do have a little bit of a belly that is noticeable whenever I sit down (comes over the edge of my pants) that I'd like to get rid of. I'm wondering if, in my case, it makes more sense to get on a fat loss program or a muscle building program. I'm a 19 year old male.
Is creatine a good supplement for muscle building? I was looking up the facts about creatine and deciding whether or not I should take it, but some sites stated that creatine has no effect on muscle building that it only adds the bulk by retaining water in the muscles, while others said ttha tit gave substatantial muscle gain. If creatine isn't a good supplement then what is?
Do you have to eat carbs at the same time you eat protein for muscle building effects? I like to throw my oats in with my protein shake just to save time, so that when i eat my whole food meal, all im eating is protein & vegetables. I heard something like you need carbs to activate the muscle building effects that proteins have, so by not eating the oats at the same time as the chicken, is that affecting the effectiveness of the protein?
Can Diabetics take Whey Protein muscle building shakes? Im a diabetic and regularly go down my local gym and just wondered if its save for a diabetic to take these Whey Protein Muscle gain shakes or indeed any shakes. I know a lot of these so called muscle building supplements are a load of nonscence and some contain glucose and god only knows what else, but Whey Protein seems ok. Please help. Thanks.
Can I give my dog a supplement/steroid for muscle building? I have a Staffordshire Terrier,I want to give him some body and muscle to make him hard, he is now 15 months old and I want to get him in top condition when entering the show ring as this breed have more than one mentioning of muscle in its breed standard.What exercise is the best for body building this great breed?
Is soy protein as good for building muscle as whey protein? I need to lose weight but I don't want to lose muscle so I need to increase my intake of protein. Whey protein powders have more fat than soy powders so i'd prefer to stick with soy as long as the muscle building benefit is close to equal.
when is it best to use protein shakes and muscle building supplements>? i recently joined the gym to just regain basic fitness and to tone my body. I want to build my chest mainly and arms to a decent size not crazy like some people. I asked a personal trainer at the gym he said its best to wait a year or so till one uses protein shakes and muscle building shakes.What is the best way to go about this? i want to look defined not just big.
What foods can I eat and what shouldn't I eat on a muscle building weight diet? I've started a muscle building weight diet to gain aprox 20lbs this summer and I was wondering what kinds of foods I should eat and what kinds of foods I shouldn't eat (besides junk/fast foods). I'm already eating tuna, chicken, and I'm drinking muscle milk 3 times a day (before/after work outs and before sleep). However I'm not sure what else is a good food to be eating. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks
What are some good muscle building aids? My brother is in high school, a junior to be exact, and he is a vegetarian. He also plays basketball, baseball, and soccer. His weakness is that he is small and not very strong because of the lack of protein he gets from not eating any meat. I am looking into finding some sort of protein shake mix or something similar for him to help him build muscle and gain weight from lifting. I have heard clif bars are a decent source. I don't really know. What are your opinions on clif bars, and what are some suggestions you have for anything that may help?
What are some good muscle building exercises? I want to know some good exercises that will build up muscle. I already have a lot of leg muscle, but improvement is always good. Give me a detailed description the exercise. Any muscle group works. Please describe them well, I'm pretty stupid.
Best books on science of muscle building and weight loss? I want to get a really good understanding of muscle building and weight loss. I am looking for a few good reads on the subject. I am serious about losing weight and want to read up. Looking for books with pictures, info on the type of workouts and good diet plans. Also a book that explains how the body works, tips tricks, all that good stuff
What are some muscle building activities for horses? I rescued a skinny broke arabian from an auction and he is joy to ride but for short periods of time cuz he gets tired. He is 14.3hh and I weigh about 125 so I don't weigh to much. He's putting on weight fairly quickly but I would like him to build some muscle in his hind quarters . He really is the sweetest horse you could find and I can't wait to go on long trail rides with him!
What is a good "beginner" muscle building supplement? I've never taken anything to assist my muscle building besides just exercising, but i kind of wanted to bulk up a little, im 5' 1 and 130 lbs. I want something safe(no health risks) that will help me build muscle. I heard whey protein is good but don't know how effective it is or if something like NoXplode is to risky. thanks! It would be better if you could support your suggestion, thanks!
Are any girls interested in building muscle? Personally I like athletic girls with muscle. I want a female muscle building buddy. Let me know if you are interested. I've been bodybuilding for almost 4 years. Piano, you don't accept e-mails so I can't contact you
Is Creatine good for building muscle agility? Hi everyone, ok. I’ve stopped smoking about 1 1/2 ago, since then I've been working on my cardio. I decided that I would like to jog, ultimately become a decent runner and maybe do small marathons. I've been doing like 20 minute jogs and gradually building speed, I'm at 5.0 now. But I need to know what Vitamins I should take to build strong muscle and agility, to withstand the training I'm about to sustain. I have a trainer that I will be working with, actually starting today. Also, I’ve been attending cycling classes, and some days I could barely finish the classes. Does anyone have some insight? Also, I’ve heard that Creatine is very good for muscle build.
Does burning fat and building muscle happen simultaneously? I need to lose weight, but I already have muscle. I'm using a resistance cable training thing called the CableFlex if anyone has heard of it. So while exercising does fat burn while muscle builds up? Or do you have to do seperate exercises because the muscle builds up but the fat stays?
Please answer this question about building muscle? If you only did intense (emphasis on intense) body-weight workouts (pushups, squats, pullups, etc), jogging, and took muscle building supplements (not steroids, things like protein powder, ect), would I get stronger or not?
what muscle building supplement works the best? I heard kryotine builds "water muscle" and it goes away when you stop working out. I am using muscle milk and it builds up real muscle and keeps it there even after you stop working out. I want something like that but stronger.
What are some hardcore muscle building workouts? I am just wanting to know how to build lean muscle. I have been working out hard for a couple months and ive gained quite a bit but now im not seeing any more results. I am needing some hardcore workouts that really work you over hard. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks!
what are the best muscle building excersises for upper body with free weights? i just started working out recently (within last 2 months) and i was just wandering what were the best upperbody workouts for building muscle fast, also how many days should i work out before having a rest day? what kinds of food are the best for muscle growth and things like that any info you have would be great . thank you
How does building muscle eliminate fat? I have a lot of excess fat around my tummy. Ive started doing lots of cardio and using the ab machine at the gym to build muscle. What is going to eliminate the fat, just the cardio or the muscle building also? How does that work?
How do i lose weight without building muscle under the fat? I need to know how to lose weight without building muscle under the fat. I know that cardio is good...but what are some good cardio excercises? im 13 and i dont want anyone to know im trying to lose weight because its embarrassing for me...it just is. so i cant go out and buy special stuff cuz my dad s gonna want an explanation. anyways....my diet....i dont care if its healthy. i need to lose weight in lik e a week...so i know i might gain the weight back by not eating healthy...but i dont care i just need this for an occasion. i reall wanna lose weight on my stomach and my thighs. how do i do this without building muscle under my stomach? thanks.
How's this for a dietary, muscle building dinner? Each day, for dinner, i eat: 100g of boiled white rice, steamed veg (usually onions, peppers, mushrooms and peas) and a fillet of broiled chicken (sometimes prawns, for variety)... Do you think this is a good meal for the aid of weight loss (as opposed to stakes, gravy, creamy mash potatoes etc) and good for building muscle. All this, along side a rigorous exercise routine of course.
What is the best way for a beginner to start building muscle? I am 25. I am about 6 feet. Weigh a little under 200. I want to start working out and building muscle. Just not sure how to begin. What type of protein to take. I have all the equipment I need. Does anyone know of any good protein that would help the process? Any advice would be cool.
When is the best time to start building muscle? I feel that i am not overwieght but a littel bit of a belly.. i want to start building muscle... should i got on a diet first for a few weeks and then when im at a lower wight, start to eat more prtiens, and lift weights ect.. or just go str8 into it now?
What is the best time of day to work out for building muscle? hi, im working on building up some lean muscle mass i was just wondering... is it better to work out in the morning (6am, because of school) where i will be up all day or at night (between 3 - 7ish, after school) where bedtime is only a few hours away. which time will give me the best results, or does it even matter?
What is the best BSN supplement for building muscle? I want to get big and build alot of muscle. I take No xplode. But i was looking at the BSN website and saw that they have alot of different products. What one (using with no xplode) is the best for building muscle quickly? the 2 that seem to stand out are cell mass and true-mass. Please dont tell me to not take any supplement and to just eat right. Thanks in advance.
What is an effective weight lifting routine for building muscle? How many sets/repetitions? What is an effective weight lifting routine for building muscle? How many sets and repetitions per set should I be doing? For example, if I am doing bench presses, should I do 12 repetitions and slightly increase the weight per set? Or should I use a larger increase the weight per set and do less repetitions? If anyone could provide some tips or advice, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
How important are carbohydrates in building muscle? Are carbs necessary to build muscle? I eat a lot of protein (200-300 grams a day) and plenty of "good" fats (flax seed, almonds, etc), but I probably only eat 100 grams a day of carbs. I realize that in order to build muscle I have to eat enough total calories. So assuming that my overall caloric intake is high enough, will my relatively low carb intake hinder my muscle growth? Thanks!
is Atkins good for building muscle and getting lean? Like, I don't want to just be skinny. Because I already am at a perfect weight. I just don't want to gain fat. I want to gain muscle. Which I am lacking muscle... Is Atkins a good diet plan to help me do this? Or no? What would you suggest in building muscle but not gaining fat? Its hard to have a lot of muscle and little fat because gaining muscle must mean you have to eat a lot. right? someone help me out here?
Im 13 and want to start building muscle what should i do *(How should i eat)?? I mainly need to know how to eat when building muscle???? i eat 2000 calories a day do i change that??? how much protein per day i weigh 105lbs so i need to know how much protien also. i do intense workouts 3-4 days a week cardio and muscle workouts. i think thats all youl need to know if you need more info just ask.
How can building muscle eventually help burn fat? I know they say building muscle is no good if you don't burn your fat first because then all you'll get is muscle and fat and you'll look even bigger. But I also heard that building muscle can eventually burn fat....
When Building Muscle what muscle groups are best worked on the same day? Im started a new Workout routine with the intent of building muscle mass. Im spreading out my routine over 4 days with a rest day in between. I know about proper nutrition and all that. My question is im working Chest. Back. Legs. Calves. Forearms. Biceps. Triceps. shoulders. What days should I combine with what muscle groups to get the best results?
What is a goo creatine for building muscle? I took kre alkalyn creatine (pills) for about a month. Im at the end of taking my break from it but was wondering if there is a better brand for building muscle quickly? should i take powder instead of pills? please only give me answers from people that have seen good results and please no answers saying "dont take creatine just lift hard" or "its a waste of money" thanks (yes i asked this before but i am just looking for more opinions) what exactly is a monohydrate?
Will neck muscle building give me a bigger face shape? I have a thin looking young face and would like to look older in the face My friend said if i was to do neck muscle building exercises my face and head will have to expand and get bigger. I have been doing the exercises with a 20lb weight on my forehead going up and down on the edge of my bed been doing 5-6 sets of 10 reps.
Do pitt bulls enjoy muscle building activities? I need to help my pittbull build muscle but i dont know the healthy ways to do it. I have good reasons for needing my dog to build muscle so if you have something negative to say, save your breath i wont care what you have to say.
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