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chad1234
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need tips for getting ripped

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i just started training about 2-3 weeks ago i would like to be big but i would also like to be cut up does anybody have any suggestions what should i work on first weightlifting or cardio whatever ?


I would greatly appreciate any help from anyone thank you ..
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you can't do both, choose 1 and focus on it while maintaining the other
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whoever says you can't do both is retarded. do cardio or weight lifting one day and the other the next day. just alternate every day which you do.
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i don;t think i'm retarded, i don't have one of those parking permits anyway......
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ReeseBT wrote:whoever says you can't do both is retarded. do cardio or weight lifting one day and the other the next day. just alternate every day which you do.
No he's referring to bulking and cutting at the same time, not Weights and Cardio.

Can't do both together, could bulk while maintaing similar Fat levels if you're already lean or lean-ish.

For cutting, could do that without too much muscle sacrifice, but if you're looking for about 10lbs more muscle, and 10% less Fat in the same timeframe, forget it, the body won't give you both at once, you'd need one as a goal, then the other as a secondary goal.

P.S. we don't discriminate against any potential retards here, we just educate them, so hopefully in the future they might become untarded :wink:.
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thank you boss man im on here just trying to get help and you understood exactly what i was talking about.. nothing against anyone else i appreciate everyones help
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Re: need tips for getting ripped

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chad1234 wrote:i just started training about 2-3 weeks ago ...
Too early in your program to discuss "ripped". First you need to develop muscle mass in pleasing proportions.

Work to have a high protein, low fat diet with sufficient carbs for training.

After you have developed the basic physique you will be in a better position to make informed decisions on the way to get ripped.
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thanks packard appreciate the input
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Post by Atticus »

How do I determine "body fat"?

I have a decent amount of muscle, nothing too intense. But I would like to be more cut. So I'm going to guess that if I lower body fat I will look more cut?

Also..

How does one go about lowering their body fat?

I remember when I was like 16 I had a 9.8% Body Fat. At least that's what memory serves..
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Post by mzaruba423 »

to lower your body fat percentage you can either put on more muscle, but that will take much longer than simply burning fat.

i think it's 8-10% where most people can see their abs

there's a bunch of ways to measure your BMI. i think the best was called electrostatic weighing where they put you in a pull or something, but it sounds expense. i don't know how effective the other methods of calculation are though
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The easiest way

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I struggled for a long time trying to lose fat and gain muscle. After several years I found it is best to bulk and then cut.

Give your body what it needs (calories, protein, etc) To gain mass. Lift heavy and eat a lot. A little fat might occur from eating to much but not much if any.

Once you have gotten to the size you want then start to cut.

Of course when you cut you will lose a little size.

So if you want to start to gain again you do the same thing.

Its a never ending cycle, but its best to pick one then go for it. You are either gaining or you are losing. Its practically impossible for your body to do both. This is because..............hahah thats a long one for another time.

But pick one and stick to it

PS plateaus do occur but mainly from things such as age or an injury. You'll be able to get to the next level! Don't give up yet!

I wish you the best of luck in your fitness journey.

Chris Creed http://www.FitN20.com
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Post by swanso5 »

if you've got too much you don;t need a caliper to test to tell you so...if this is the case then lean down forst then bulk up
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BigChris wrote: PS plateaus do occur but mainly from things such as age or an injury.
A lot happen from things like inadequate nutrition and poor training schedules too, probably moreso than the things you mentioned.
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Post by chad1234 »

thanks for the imput guys i was wondering about the little bit of body fat i gained its not to much but im happy i was weighing in at 168 about 5 weeks ago and i am now 186.4
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