BodyBuilders?

Hey all, Just curious if there are any fellow bodybuilding fanatics in the BP nation? I know that my money/addiction is torn between these fantastic creatures and lifting weights.

Just curious if anybody else fits this profile!

Hmm... Don't know if I would consider myself a *bodybuilder* but I do lift weights regularly.
My husband is much better defined than I am, and takes suppliments, which I don't like taking.
-=shrugs=-

I used to be pretty hardcore about lifting weights... I played baseball and football all my life, but once I stopped playing sports in college, I just worked out harder. I hurt my back (possible pinched nerve problem) my junior year of college, so I really haven't touched any weights in about 18 months. Lol I've developed what's known as "the pouch" now but starting tomorrow I'm starting the workout regime back up!

"There's nothing better than THE PUMP." --Arnold

don't you mean the "pahmp"? :D

Haha... "ZA PAHMP!!!"

im a workout feneeeeeeeeee when the season hits lol but i lift m,w,thurs and take jiu jitsu m, thursday running with a snorkel on lmao but thats when im training lol

Once i saw "bodybuilders" i jumped to this post haha! My dad is a professional bodybuilder. He first picked up a set of weights when he was about 13 years old.. Im taking after him. I want to walk in my dads footsteps, so i want to become a professional bodybuider too some day... Im really big for my age, but not pro bodybuilder size lol But unlike most kids my age trying to workout, i have all the right equiptment, (my dads stuff), and i work on muscles most other kids dont (lats, traps, tris, forearms, back, etc + the norm. Biceps, upper chest, lower chest, abs, etc...).. Also, im taking supplements but not too many, and im eating right... I take vitamins in the morning, i eat eggs, oatmeal, and a 1 scoop protein shake (muscle milk, sometimes nitro-tech) for breakfast, granola bar, plus half scoop protein shake mid morning snack, whole grain bread, with lean meat, salad, 2 scoops protein shake for lunch, granola or protein pudding mid afternoon snack, fish, red meat, chicken or turkey, plus potatoes, vegetables, etc. for dinner... My pre workout is Lots of fruits, 2 scoops protein shake, and half a protein bar and lots of water during my workout....

So yea, i dnt think you were really looking for all that but, hey, might as well share it right? And yea, its a sorta complicated diet and routine, but i learned it all from my dad...

~Branodn

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Originally Posted by DBD

Once i saw "bodybuilders" i jumped to this post haha! My dad is a professional bodybuilder. He first picked up a set of weights when he was about 13 years old.. Im taking after him. I want to walk in my dads footsteps, so i want to become a professional bodybuider too some day... Im really big for my age, but not pro bodybuilder size lol But unlike most kids my age trying to workout, i have all the right equiptment, (my dads stuff), and i work on muscles most other kids dont (lats, traps, tris, forearms, back, etc + the norm. Biceps, upper chest, lower chest, abs, etc...).. Also, im taking supplements but not too many, and im eating right... I take vitamins in the morning, i eat eggs, oatmeal, and a 1 scoop protein shake (muscle milk, sometimes nitro-tech) for breakfast, granola bar, plus half scoop protein shake mid morning snack, whole grain bread, with lean meat, salad, 2 scoops protein shake for lunch, granola or protein pudding mid afternoon snack, fish, red meat, chicken or turkey, plus potatoes, vegetables, etc. for dinner... My pre workout is Lots of fruits, 2 scoops protein shake, and half a protein bar and lots of water during my workout....

So yea, i dnt think you were really looking for all that but, hey, might as well share it right? And yea, its a sorta complicated diet and routine, but i learned it all from my dad...

~Branodn

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HOLY CRAP! So thats how you got that big! LMAO! I'm taking up working out this summer. I'm sick of being the one with the smallest arms.....:(

Wow! I didn't expect such a great response from everyone. Looks like I'm not alone! I'm taking summer class now which provides me with ample time to hit the gym and prepare those 6 meals a day. Right now my shoulders and tri's are dead from yeasterdays lifiting but should be ready for monday.

Keep on liftin, Das Pump@!

i cant wait for tomorrow hit it up a some more!! i gotta focus on cardio tho im 6'0 218lbs i wanna get to the 205lbs look like george st. pierre lol

I'm a workout fanatic 5 days a week mon.chest,tues.shoulders,wens.back,thurs.arms,& fri.legs.i start bright and early at 5:00a.m:)

A really great site for all things weight lifting is www.t-nation.com, they have a ridiculous amount of articles on programs, nutrition and the such.

Unfortunately college has made me lazy and I'm just getting back into lifting. 2 summers ago(after my senior year of HS), I was an animal, 6'3 225 lb at around 12% BF and I went the other day to get my BF tested and I was at almost 25%! Luckily, I have nothing to do this summer other than workout and work and I work at our campus rec center, so no excuses about not wanting to drive there or anything of the sort.

DBD, I've never had any good experiences with muscletech(the brand that makes nitro-tech) and try to stay away from it. Just a heads up that you may not be getting your $ out of it.

I'm deffinately a gym rat,I lift religiously. I also train in jiu jitsu and mma.
I second the muscletech crap. I wouldnt waste my money on that junk. Most of the supplements on the market are junk. Pro Complex in my opinion is a great protein.

Muscletech sucks.... I've tried almost everything from them at some point. There's much better products on the market.

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Originally Posted by iCandiBallPythons

I'm deffinately a gym rat,I lift religiously. I also train in jiu jitsu and mma.
I second the muscletech crap. I wouldnt waste my money on that junk. Most of the supplements on the market are junk. Pro Complex in my opinion is a great protein.

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Originally Posted by Mitch21

Muscletech sucks.... I've tried almost everything from them at some point. There's much better products on the market.

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i cant complain about their stuff it works, i just think the prices are ridiculous. Honestly i used walmart brand protein and creatine and got the same results for 1/16th of the price lol

yup I hit the weights everyday...BUT the gym is closed until June something for refurbishing :(

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Originally Posted by th3jok3r

i cant complain about their stuff it works, i just think the prices are ridiculous. Honestly i used walmart brand protein and creatine and got the same results for 1/16th of the price lol

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Not only the prices, but the claims made about the products. They may as well say, "Look like Jay Cutler(google image search him) in less than a month."

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Originally Posted by dreese88

Not only the prices, but the claims made about the products. They may as well say, "Look like Jay Cutler(google image search him) in less than a month."

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LOL i think they use the strawberry one as a vomit inducer in hospitals, it tastes SOOO bad, i can throw up thinking about it!

I'll have to say, that for protien poweder, This stuff called MaxProtien is my favorite. It tastes soooo good and is pretty clean. The only thing is that it's pretty expensive and I can only find it at GNC : (. So I can only get it while its on sale.

In between sales i'll do the walmart protien and what ever deals I can find on bodybuilding.com.

The good thing about BB.com is that you can use their come back 10% off thing any time. For protein powder, try Optimum Nutrition Whey...The chocolate tastes good and it mixes pretty easily.

Funny how general fitness chatter always turns to discussing supplements and whey protein, lol....I switch between Pro Complex and 100% Whey (made by the same company) and am really happy with those two supplements. Tastes good and both claim to have a pretty good nutrient profile...

I've been training at a Muay Thai gym for the past year and half and am hooked. I wasn't big before, but I've leaned down to 7% bodyfat and have gained a lot of muscle tone. Its an incredible workout that combines strength training, cardio, and flexibility. Not to mention also teaching some very effective self-defence techniques.

My one thing about bodybuilders and lift-junkies is that they become so strong that they can't really move like a normal human being after a certain point. Huge muscles are great, but I personally think its healthier to be more like a chimp than a silverback, if you get the analogy...

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Funny how general fitness chatter always turns to discussing supplements and whey protein, lol....I switch between Pro Complex and 100% Whey (made by the same company) and am really happy with those two supplements. Tastes good and both claim to have a pretty good nutrient profile...

I've been training at a Muay Thai gym for the past year and half and am hooked. I wasn't big before, but I've leaned down to 7% bodyfat and have gained a lot of muscle tone. Its an incredible workout that combines strength training, cardio, and flexibility. Not to mention also teaching some very effective self-defence techniques.

My one thing about bodybuilders and lift-junkies is that they become so strong that they can't really move like a normal human being after a certain point. Huge muscles are great, but I personally think its healthier to be more like a chimp than a silverback, if you get the analogy...

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haha yea I know what you're saying. The company that makes Pro Complex is the one that I recommended in my last post.

There isn't anything inherently unhealthy about having a ton of LBM, but you're right that after a certain point it almost doesn't matter how flexible you are you will become muscle bound. Personally though, I don't really find that to be a problem that many people, outside of pro bodybuilders, will have to face without AAS.

wohoow!:banana: bodybuilding! just got down to 189 lbs last month, from an offseason weight of 224. now im rebounding and around 202-205. trying to bulk up to 240 until dec and get a few cycles in for the offseason then cut back down again. hopefully ill be around 195-200+. my long term goal is to compete at around 220 and above. hopefully in 2-3 years.

i used to like jay cutler's physique. but i think victor martinez has a better overall package and cleaner lines. brandon curry's physique is also nice. and the 09 arnold classic amateur winner roelly winklaar. :gj::gj::gj:

I'm trying to get back into lifting...not a bodybuilder, but I do participate in college athletics :)

Hmmm, would any of you be knowledgeable enough to help me out with a sport specific workout? I've tried and tried to find one that fits what I do to no avail :(

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Originally Posted by reaxion07

Hmmm, would any of you be knowledgeable enough to help me out with a sport specific workout? I've tried and tried to find one that fits what I do to no avail :(

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What sport?

College Co-Ed cheerleading, and I'm starting to get into elite level partner stunting. It's hard, because I need to gain strength and muscle, but not too much because I'm trying to learn how to tumble and need to be somewhat nimble :( All I have available to me is a dumbell set, a flat bench, an adjustable bench, and a cable trainer. There's no benchpress bars, just dumbells.

And since (in my experience) there is a HUGE amount of ignorance towards male cheerleaders, here's some examples of what I do...
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...63d35f9ae6.jpg
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...e23b6acb08.jpg

This video isn't me, but this is the same kind of elite level stuff I've been working on with my GF (girl in picture #2). We're pretty successful, but I feel like I need more size/strength to get even better :P

YouTube - Jeremy & Danielle 2008 UCA Co-Ed Partner Stunt Entry Video

Sorry for the long reply...

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College Co-Ed cheerleading, and I'm starting to get into elite level partner stunting. It's hard, because I need to gain strength and muscle, but not too much because I'm trying to learn how to tumble and need to be somewhat nimble All I have available to me is a dumbell set, a flat bench, an adjustable bench, and a cable trainer. There's no benchpress bars, just dumbells.

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First of all, right on dude, seems like an extreme sport to me! I imagine throwing all those young ladies around will take plenty of strength. Fortunately, you have the tools necessary to get stronger!

From looking at your photos and that crazy video it seems like you will need tons of leg strength and balance, a strong core, and plenty of upper body.

I see in your post that you say that the only weight you have access too are dumbbells, a flat bench, and a cable trainer. You can do a lot with just this selection of equipment, but i must ask, if this is for college do you have access to a school gym? If so there are so many more options for you.

So, If i were to going to be training for this with the equipment above. My concentration would be first on legs. All the power to launch those girls has to come from them. Here are some exercises that I would do.

-Legs- http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exer...cle=Hamstrings
Lunges (With dumbbells)
Romanian Dead Lifts
Jump Squats (These are crazy good)
Sprints

-Core- (I'm sure you can find plenty of ab things to do)
Leg Raises
Crunches
Sit ups
Note: An intense leg training session will also hit the core nicely!

Upper Body:

-Chest- http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/chest.htm
Dumbbell Press (Flat bench)
Incline Dumbbell Press (Incline Bench)
Dumbbell Fly's (Flat bench or your cable cross trainer)
Incline Dumbbell Fly's
Push-ups

-Biceps- http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/biceps.htm
Standing Dumbbell Curls
Incline curls (Seated on your incline bench)
Any curls with the cables

-Triceps- http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exer...Muscle=Triceps
Dumbbell or Cable Kickbacks
Bench Dips
Seated Triceps Press
Cable triceps extensions

-Shoulders- http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/shoulders.htm
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Front raises (works front deltoids)
lateral raises (works side deltoids)
Bent over lateral raises (works rear deltoids)

I think that the shoulders and triceps will be crucial for doing the one arm female lift! haha.

-Traps- http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/traps.htm
Dumbbell shrugs
Cable shrugs

-Back- http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exer...le=Middle+Back
Dumbbell Rows
Bent Over Rows
Dumbbell Dead Lifts
Cable Rows (Depending on your cable trainer)
Pull-ups!

Lastly, eat as clean as possible. Lots of lean meats, egg, and a decent amount of complex carbs. Training is 30% lifting, 70% nutrition.

Hope this helps! I included the links to different exercise pages so that you can look through and find more things that will apply to your equipment and needs. Good Luck!

-Sean-

I forgot to mention this earlier in the thread...If you are serious about doing work in the weight room check out www.t-nation.com...you won't regret it, I promise.

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I forgot to mention this earlier in the thread...If you are serious about doing work in the weight room check out www.t-nation.com...you won't regret it, I promise.

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Woohoo!

Great, another way for me to waste time on the internet... haha. Great site.

Reaxion... I understand exactly what you're asking for... I, myself, was never a cheerleader, but my girlfriend cheered her whole life. She was the captain and flyer of our university cheer squad so when I was in my prime, she always wanted me to toss her around. Like others mentioned previous, a well balanced core is essential to tossing a girl around in the air. Obviously it's not limited to these muscles, but your quads, abs, and shoulders are the prime muslce components for a male cheerleader (in my opinion from messing around with my girlfriend)... The squat is super important in getting that burst to toss your girl in the air. The core is essential to keeping stability, and obviously some mean shoulders are needed.

The workout listed above looks like a solid regime for your needs!

Have fun!

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Originally Posted by munding

now im rebounding and around 202-205. trying to bulk up to 240 until dec and get a few cycles in for the offseason then cut back down again. hopefully ill be around 195-200+. my long term goal is to compete at around 220 and above. hopefully in 2-3 years.

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You can have some of my weight. lol! 5'10" and 247 as of right now. Very wide shoulders, wide body, with that "V" torso thing goin on. I'm also "over weight". I was about double my muscle mass on the arms last jan...before I got in TWO car accidents last year..completely throwing me off schedule. The lowest I've ever gotten was 220 at this same size.

Lets see.. since we are talking about suppliments and neutrition and all that junk.. I eat healthy, balanced, proper portions. When I'm exercising I go with a soy protein shake for my breakfast after a workout. Yes, soy. Whey = milk; me = lactose intollerant, haha. I've managed to tune in my suppliments to what feels like the best, basically eliminates my soreness from workouts, and packs on the muscle at a surprising rate, but right now im in physical therapy for my back and neck.

for exercise..I ended up adopting the p90x program. For those that don't know, it focuses on "muscle confusion" as well as ALL the muscle groups, not just bis and tris. It's very sound. ~an hour of lifting every other day. Then I bike on my mountain bike 2-3hrs a day.

I was in karate for 10 years of my life, and was on our national competition team most of those, placing enough times that I cant really count. The people I trained and competed with/against were World competitors too, I would have been on the team as well, but I could not afford to fly to Poland and the like. :tears:

...I can't wait till I'm done with physical therapy so I can hit the weights again. I'm going crazy. :taz:

I life 2 times daily. Ill lift in morning before work and then again at night time.
After 5 years in College athletics the lifting sticks to you. I went into college at 6'3'' 215 and came out 6'3'' 241lbs. I can only imaging what id look like once i stop lifting.

Not a body builder but power lifter going for size and strength.

i have never lifted or exercised very much im like 5'6" 205-203 pounds but in vegas it kept kids off my back