Author Topic: Beggining to work out (Read 4318 times)

Burguer_and_Fries · « **on:** July 15, 2009, 11:28:12 AM »

Hey guys, I just joined the Getbig Forums, and I'm interested in, well, getting big. I have a fairly decent physical condition (as in, I can run for a while and don't usually feel exhausted). I don't have cash for a personal trainer or gym (I had in the winter, but the lack of motivation made me fail). What I need is some basic tips on how to start. What exercises should I do? How often should I work out? Do I definitely need gym equipment to get big, or is it possible to do it with basic exercises such as squats and pushups? Do I need to buy any kind of protein supplements? How often should I work on my cardio?

Thanks for your time

dyslexic · « **Reply #1 on:** July 15, 2009, 07:58:40 PM »

Youtube will be your friend...

dan18 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 16, 2009, 09:45:01 AM »

Quote from: Burguer_and_Fries on July 15, 2009, 11:28:12 AM

Hey guys, I just joined the Getbig Forums, and I'm interested in, well, getting big. I have a fairly decent physical condition (as in, I can run for a while and don't usually feel exhausted). I don't have cash for a personal trainer or gym (I had in the winter, but the lack of motivation made me fail). What I need is some basic tips on how to start. What exercises should I do? How often should I work out? Do I definitely need gym equipment to get big, or is it possible to do it with basic exercises such as squats and pushups? Do I need to buy any kind of protein supplements? How often should I work on my cardio?

Thanks for your time

Eat as many burgers and fries as you can each day find a good gym and bother everyone thats training with stupid questions for at least a week..
or post on getbig all day and lie about how you look

Brixtonbulldog · « **Reply #3 on:** July 16, 2009, 09:53:21 AM »

My best advice as far as exercising for strength.. Focus on back, leg, and core strength. Everything else comes after and these are the biggest muscle groups and foundations for a strong body.

mass 04 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 16, 2009, 10:41:29 AM »

IMO bodyweight stuff is good but you need some progressive resistance to build decent size. Maybe invest in some resistance bands until you can afford a gym membership and look around for cheap benches and adjustable db's. Pushups, chins from a doorway, dips( use two chairs for chest) or for triceps, hindu squats, pike pushups are all good bodyweight exercises for the time being. There are a lot of good bodyweight routines on youtube, but try to get your hand on some freeweights eventually. Personal trainers IMO, are a waste of money.

As far as protein powder, it has its place but i like to rely on whole food chicken, beef eggs etc.. but it's good on the run and post workout. Cardio depending on bf should be done anywhere from 3-6 times a week. At least 3 to keep the heart in good condition. I really think you need to join a gym or get some cheap stuff for home though.

Brixtonbulldog · « **Reply #5 on:** July 16, 2009, 10:46:02 AM »

And get a pair of dumbells, 35lb should be fine. If you're creative this is the cheapest and most effective gym equipment you can buy.

Burguer_and_Fries · « **Reply #6 on:** July 16, 2009, 12:31:55 PM »

Quote from: dan18 on July 16, 2009, 09:45:01 AM

Eat as many burgers and fries as you can each day find a good gym and bother everyone thats training with stupid questions for at least a week..
or post on getbig all day and lie about how you look

Haha somehow I knew someone one joke about my username, but I use that username on a whole bunch of stuff so w/e. I can't afford to pay a gym right now, but I will in a couple of months I just wanna know what I can do now, that doesn't require any equipment, to help me be in a better condition when I get to a gym.

Burguer_and_Fries · « **Reply #7 on:** July 16, 2009, 02:04:39 PM »

Alright so, I should go shopping for adjustable dumbbells, work on progressive resistance, work on back, leg and core strength. I'll start googling around to see how I can do the exercises mass 04 suggested. I figured I should jog/bike every morning to get a good cardio. I'll take a look on protein shakes and see what's up. I'll work on this stuff until September probably, when I'll get access to my college's gym.

Thanks for the help guys

benchmstr · « **Reply #8 on:** July 16, 2009, 05:42:27 PM »

you need to contact king kamali and ask for some puma's, a rag for your head, and the holy grail of iron supremecy "plazmosis"!!!!

after this you should gain 4 pounds of lean mass a day without even working out.

bench

Brixtonbulldog · « **Reply #9 on:** July 16, 2009, 08:04:05 PM »

If this isn't a gimmick I hope this guy knows what he's in for.

nodeal · « **Reply #10 on:** July 17, 2009, 06:08:47 PM »

you can get a good physique with bodyweight exercises, but you're going to eventually reach the point where it is not enough to satisfy your muscles. Try to get your hands on a gym membership/equipment!

Burguer_and_Fries · « **Reply #11 on:** July 17, 2009, 07:04:47 PM »

Quote from: nodeal on July 17, 2009, 06:08:47 PM

you can get a good physique with bodyweight exercises, but you're going to eventually reach the point where it is not enough to satisfy your muscles. Try to get your hands on a gym membership/equipment!

Yeah, I'll do that in September probably, when I get o access the gym at college, and the winter is gonna be starting so I wont be able to exercise home.

Brixtonbulldog · « **Reply #12 on:** July 17, 2009, 07:11:32 PM »

Quote from: Burguer_and_Fries on July 17, 2009, 07:04:47 PM

Yeah, I'll do that in September probably, when I get o access the gym at college, and the winter is gonna be starting so I wont be able to exercise home.

One other thing.. If you're gonna be on Getbig you might wanna read this:

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=290559.0

Montague · « **Reply #13 on:** July 17, 2009, 07:46:54 PM »

Brix,
How much is a bushel of blue crabs (#1 males) going for right now?
They pulling many out of Chesapeake?

Burguer_and_Fries · « **Reply #14 on:** July 17, 2009, 08:02:16 PM »

Quote from: Brixtonbulldog on July 17, 2009, 07:11:32 PM

One other thing.. If you're gonna be on Getbig you might wanna read this:

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=290559.0

Yeah I got it. It's cool man.

Brixtonbulldog · « **Reply #15 on:** July 17, 2009, 08:08:12 PM »

Quote from: Montague on July 17, 2009, 07:46:54 PM

Brix,
How much is a bushel of blue crabs (#1 males) going for right now?
They pulling many out of Chesapeake?

LP Steamers in Federal Hill has XL's at $5 per crab. I'm not a crabby but I'll be up there tomorrow so I can ask. Last I heard a decent number out of the Bay this year.

I'm going for six tomorrow. Any more and I'm gonna pop.

Burguer_and_Fries · « **Reply #16 on:** July 17, 2009, 08:12:23 PM »

Quote from: Brixtonbulldog on July 17, 2009, 08:08:12 PM

LP Steamers in Federal Hill has XL's at $5 per crab. I'm not a crabby but I'll be up there tomorrow so I can ask. Last I heard a decent number out of the Bay this year.

I'm going for six tomorrow. Any more and I'm gonna pop.

Damn I saw that picture it made me hungry.

Montague · « **Reply #17 on:** July 17, 2009, 08:32:06 PM »

Quote from: Brixtonbulldog on July 17, 2009, 08:08:12 PM

LP Steamers in Federal Hill has XL's at $5 per crab. I'm not a crabby but I'll be up there tomorrow so I can ask. Last I heard a decent number out of the Bay this year.
I'm going for six tomorrow. Any more and I'm gonna pop.

Hopefully that’ll keep the bushel price down a bit.
I’ve already spent as little as $50 and as much as $100+ ea.
(My Dad once went to a place between Baltimore & OC - they lined a third of the basket with fvcking newspaper! Pricks.)

We’ve been going to Crisfield the last few years, but that’s so far to drive for us.
Some of my relatives are heading to Ocean City in August.
I told them I’ll give them money to bring me back 1 bushel steamed and a dz. softies.

I can't find prices anywhere. We usually just call a day or two before going down because you know they change frequently.
I just wanted to get some idea of the harvest this year.

Thanks.

PANDAEMONIUM · « **Reply #18 on:** July 20, 2009, 04:06:34 PM »

Quote from: Burguer_and_Fries on July 15, 2009, 11:28:12 AM

Hey guys, I just joined the Getbig Forums, and I'm interested in, well, getting big. I have a fairly decent physical condition (as in, I can run for a while and don't usually feel exhausted). I don't have cash for a personal trainer or gym (I had in the winter, but the lack of motivation made me fail). What I need is some basic tips on how to start. What exercises should I do? How often should I work out? Do I definitely need gym equipment to get big, or is it possible to do it with basic exercises such as squats and pushups? Do I need to buy any kind of protein supplements? How often should I work on my cardio?

Thanks for your time

The best thing you can do to start is spend a few days reading all the posts in this forum. There are a lot of experienced guys here who have been in the "game" a while and can help you. Be humble, and realize that no matter how big or bad you may get someday, you can always learn something from someone else.

As a general rule, you can build a powerful, big-ass physique using just a handful of basic "compound" exercises. Benching (flat dumbbell benching is best IMO), powercleans, deadlifts, squats, etc.

A couple thoughts for after you get the basics down... Don't "overthink" your lifting or try to get too "scientific". What I mean is, don't bother with doing fucktons of isolation exercises or worry about doing an exact percentage of your max weight for a given set (unless you're prepping for a powerlifting meet). A lot of beginners make that mistake, and they never get past stage one. Just go to the gym, lift until you feel like you're going to die, and don't leave the gym until you feel like that. Go home and eat, eat, eat, sleep like a bear in the winter, then get up and do it again. Make sure your technique is always good, but above all make sure the passion is there. The mind-body connection is pretty powerful, and you'll be amazed how big you can get if you really want it. Don't worry about whether you are an "ectomorph" bla bla or any of that bullshit. That stuff distracts you from your goal and puts limitations on you that may or may not really be there.

Good luck.

WOOO · « **Reply #19 on:** July 20, 2009, 07:03:13 PM »

burger and fries is one tough cat....

Burguer_and_Fries · « **Reply #20 on:** July 21, 2009, 12:26:06 AM »

Quote from: PANDAEMONIUM on July 20, 2009, 04:06:34 PM

The best thing you can do to start is spend a few days reading all the posts in this forum. There are a lot of experienced guys here who have been in the "game" a while and can help you. Be humble, and realize that no matter how big or bad you may get someday, you can always learn something from someone else.

As a general rule, you can build a powerful, big-ass physique using just a handful of basic "compound" exercises. Benching (flat dumbbell benching is best IMO), powercleans, deadlifts, squats, etc.

A couple thoughts for after you get the basics down... Don't "overthink" your lifting or try to get too "scientific". What I mean is, don't bother with doing fucktons of isolation exercises or worry about doing an exact percentage of your max weight for a given set (unless you're prepping for a powerlifting meet). A lot of beginners make that mistake, and they never get past stage one. Just go to the gym, lift until you feel like you're going to die, and don't leave the gym until you feel like that. Go home and eat, eat, eat, sleep like a bear in the winter, then get up and do it again. Make sure your technique is always good, but above all make sure the passion is there. The mind-body connection is pretty powerful, and you'll be amazed how big you can get if you really want it. Don't worry about whether you are an "ectomorph" bla bla or any of that bullshit. That stuff distracts you from your goal and puts limitations on you that may or may not really be there.

Good luck.

Damn dude that was inspiring. I guess I better start reading those posts. It's all good, I got a lot of spare time in the summer. This time I'm gonna do this no matter what bro

Burguer_and_Fries · « **Reply #21 on:** July 21, 2009, 12:27:13 AM »

Quote from: WOOO on July 20, 2009, 07:03:13 PM

burger and fries is one tough cat....

AHAHAHAHAHHA dude that's hilarious I had never even seen that video before

ngm21084 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 22, 2009, 09:09:55 AM »

man you can do pretty good with bodyweight pushups, pullups, dips and pistol squats, using a variety of angles on the pushups along with different hand positions, pullups and different hand positions, dips, and squats pistol squats could be good...or just take an old backpack put books in it and magazines till it weighs however much you are going for then just strap it on your shoulders while doing whatever move it is.....