Stupid / Valueable bodybuilding shit you used to believe

[_aj_]

Training variation (mix it up once in a while)
Protein (not too much)
Steroids work
Rest
Once a week cheat meal (I am still on the fence with this one)
Hydration
Conditioning over cardio

[Super Natural]

Conventional Last week hit and miss voodoo – “Depleting carbs, then overload, and finally stop drinking to "dry out" Unless your goal is to look your worst on contest day. i.e. small, flat, and saggy with less muscle separation and no vascularity or ability to get a muscle pump then do that…But, don’t worry; the day after the show you’ll look amazing and want to give it another shot! 

[WillGrant]

Jacking off with hemorrhoid cream is like anal

[d0nny2600]

Jacking off with hemorrhoid cream is like anal

Hold on a minute...next you will be telling me that Santa isn't real

[WillGrant]

Hold on a minute...next you will be telling me that Santa isn't real

No he's real , well I hope he is cos some white bearded  old man keeps dangling huge red sacks down my chimney  

Could just be PrimeMuscle though

[_aj_]

What cynics we have become!

[theredeemer]

Arnold is Numero Uno.

[falco]

Protein works.

[WillGrant]

I still believe Arnold when he says he is in heaven

It's as satisfying to me as, uh, coming is, you know? As, ah, having sex with a woman and coming. And so can you believe how much I am in heaven? I am like, uh, getting the feeling of coming in a gym, I'm getting the feeling of coming at home, I'm getting the feeling of coming backstage when I pump up, when I pose in front of 5,000 people, I get the same feeling, so I am coming day and night. I mean, it's terrific. Right? So you know, I am in heaven

[DroppingPlates]

He has 3 Sandows and therefore he's the best.

[Mr Anabolic]

FLEX magazine, Muscle and Fitness, Iron Man, Muscular Development,  etc...

GNC, any supplements

Carboforce

BB is a sport

BB is normal

Cybergenics

You can be a natural bbr.

Could go on and on....

Millions and millions made off that BS product/system.  MetRx made millions more.

The marketing for both of these products was unprecedented... both in magazines and on tv.

[oldtimer1]

Millions and millions made off that BS product/system.  MetRx made millions more.

The marketing for both of these products was unprecedented... both in magazines and on tv.

After he was sued and stopped making Cybergenics what was his new home run supplement? It was a weight lose thing. I remember seeing the owner of Cybergenics sitting in a yellow Lambo back in the day. The guy knows how to market and make some serious money.

[Complex Carbs]

no drugs necessary
[/quote
Show the world where this policy has brought you.

Drugs are not necessary for certain goals.
Like, if you want to look like a golfer.

[keanu]

1) Heavy Duty/ low volume/ Muscles in Minutes: Mike was a great marketing guy. Completely full of shit though. I wasted way too much time with his theories.

2) Lift big to get big, train heavy all the time: I train heavy once a week these days. This doesn't include de-load weeks.

3) Steroids are the finishing 5%. To some people it is 50% or more.

4) Bodybuilders: Train, go pro, make big money. Reality: Stock up on the Vaseline when it is on sale.

5) Take x,y,z product and get huge.

6) Bodybuilders are athletes.

[the trainer]

Sit in the sun and eat bull testicles to increase your test levels.

squat and deadlift at least twice per month.

[240 is Back]

HMB.   Totally glad I bought 20 cases of it back in 1999.   Those expiration dates are only recommended "use by" thingies.

[devilsmile]

Deep squats over other leg exercises, otherwise you're a pussy
Calories are the most important aspects in hard gainers life

[d0nny2600]

No he's real , well I hope he is cos some white bearded  old man keeps dangling huge red sacks down my chimney  

Could just be PrimeMuscle though

[_aj_]

I think that the OP was serious. This isn't a parody thread!

[_aj_]

1) Heavy Duty/ low volume/ Muscles in Minutes: Mike was a great marketing guy. Completely full of shit though. I wasted way too much time with his theories.

2) Lift big to get big, train heavy all the time: I train heavy once a week these days. This doesn't include de-load weeks.

3) Steroids are the finishing 5%. To some people it is 90% or more.

4) Bodybuilders: Train, go pro, make big money. Reality: Stock up on the Vaseline when it is on sale.

5) Take x,y,z product and get huge.

6) Bodybuilders are athletes.

FIFY

[no one]

great thread idea.

- at the end of the day genetic response in terms of response to anabolics will determine your finished product in terms of your body. genetics is a huge advantage. HOWEVER. see next point.

- the harder you train the better you look, and you can create density. if you do get dealt a shit hand in the genetics dept i believe you can still build a fantastic physique w dedication, time in, and discipline.

- bbing can be a healthy pursuit if you chose it to be. or you can flood your body w chemicals and have it not work out so well.

- being 'big' gives you social advantages over those who do not train. if you handle yourself with class and talk to people with respect, you'd be surprised how much people will gravitate to you.

- it keeps you 'young'. when i see guys my age who dont train, they look broken down, tired, and unhealthy. those who dont usually engage in some form of strenuous physical activity.

- you dont need to mega dose to look great, or build a great physique. in fact a lot of times with just some time in and patience the low dose user will have a better more appealing physique at the end of the day than the boat loader. you pay for all those mgs as you get older. pre mature aging. pushing to far past genetic thresholds makes it harder to look 'good' after.

- you get out exactly what you put in. half ass your training, you'll get half assed results. the harder you push, the better you become.

[no one]

Anabolic window.

Hi reps for cuts, low reps for mass.

Dessicated liver tabs.

Only gay if balls touch.

Nick Toscani has jizz on the belly.

6 grams is the sweet spot.

1.6 grams for Borat is also the sweet spot.

hahahaha thank you for the morning laugh sir.

[Roger Bacon]

Anabolic window.

Hi reps for cuts, low reps for mass.

Dessicated liver tabs.

Only gay if balls touch.

Nick Toscani has jizz on the belly.

6 grams is the sweet spot.

1.6 grams for Borat is also the sweet spot.

haha... awesome

[oldgolds]

Squats make your upper body grow.
You can get a "six pack" by doing sit-ups/ab work
You can retain some of the muscle/strength  you gained on steroids if you train hard after stopping the drugs.
Getting a good "pump" during a work-out means you are training effectively.
A pro bodybuilder who built his physique with drugs is more knowledgeable than a natural who built lots of muscle drug-free.
A bodybuilder/lifter needs more protein than the average Man.

[falco]