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bean pole · 03-05-2006, 10:14 AM

As some of you are probably are aware from my post yesterday im new to this game and im tall and skinny and very under weight and untill i had a good read of this site and some further searching on the internet i knew nothing about body building.

Ive decided my goal is to bulk up as much as possible im not fussed at the moment about definition,being ripped etc etc i just want to bulk up and gain weight even if i become slighty fat doing it thats fine.

so ive decided to buy a weight bench and weights for use at home i have found the following information for begginers http://www.leehayward.com/art5.html which also contains a training routine to get me started what i would like to know is can the excerises shown on the machines in the phtos be adapted to be done at home with weghts instead of using machines?

Also any other usefull comments or information on this subject would be greatly appreciated but please dont complicate things if it can be helped.

Thanks in advance

the_gre8t_1ne · 03-05-2006, 10:48 AM

Good place to start:
http://www.uk-muscle.co.uk/general-a...highlight=grow

**big** · 03-05-2006, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by the_gre8t_1ne

Good place to start:
http://www.uk-muscle.co.uk/general-a...highlight=grow

Awww thanks princess xx :love:

bean pole · 03-05-2006, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by the_gre8t_1ne

Good place to start:
http://www.uk-muscle.co.uk/general-a...highlight=grow

Thx for the link but the following part TRAINING
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The best training method is dual-factor training. However, this is complicated, and in general for people with less than 2-3 years lifting experience who can't yet deadlift over twice their bodyweight, this is overkill. HUGE gains can be made on a simple single-factor low volume routine with progressive resistance for a long period of time for most people, without the need for dual-factor. Since the vast majority of people are in a chronically overtrained state, a brief deload period is required, followed by a two-day split intense training routine, such as this:

says its complicated and over kill for someone starting out like me.

i want to keep it simple as possible and be able to do it at home with a weight bench and weights at home.

**big** · 03-05-2006, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bean pole

Thx for the link but the following part TRAINING
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The best training method is dual-factor training. However, this is complicated, and in general for people with less than 2-3 years lifting experience who can't yet deadlift over twice their bodyweight, this is overkill. HUGE gains can be made on a simple single-factor low volume routine with progressive resistance for a long period of time for most people, without the need for dual-factor. Since the vast majority of people are in a chronically overtrained state, a brief deload period is required, followed by a two-day split intense training routine, such as this:

says its complicated and over kill for someone starting out like me.

i want to keep it simple as possible and be able to do it at home with a weight bench and weights at home.

Just give the single factor routine a try. The "How to Grow" link specifies a simple single factor low volume routine which should work for most trainees assuming you're using progressive resistance and are eating enough to support your gains.

bean pole · 03-05-2006, 02:36 PM

thanks ive just re read that a few times and it makes sense now and seems simple enough.
I just need to order my bench and weights now and i can get started

bean pole · 03-05-2006, 02:55 PM

i take it weighted chins are chin ups on a bar with extra weight attached to myself?
can this be replaced with another exercise that doesent require a chin up bar?

Jay 69 · 03-05-2006, 03:29 PM

You can always buy i chin up bar that goes in your door frame i think argos do them about a tenner.

03-05-2006, 10:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
bean pole Newbie Trainer Join Date: May 2006 Location: near telford west midlands Posts: 16	advice please As some of you are probably are aware from my post yesterday im new to this game and im tall and skinny and very under weight and untill i had a good read of this site and some further searching on the internet i knew nothing about body building. Ive decided my goal is to bulk up as much as possible im not fussed at the moment about definition,being ripped etc etc i just want to bulk up and gain weight even if i become slighty fat doing it thats fine. so ive decided to buy a weight bench and weights for use at home i have found the following information for begginers http://www.leehayward.com/art5.html which also contains a training routine to get me started what i would like to know is can the excerises shown on the machines in the phtos be adapted to be done at home with weghts instead of using machines? Also any other usefull comments or information on this subject would be greatly appreciated but please dont complicate things if it can be helped. Thanks in advance

03-05-2006, 10:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
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03-05-2006, 02:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
bean pole Newbie Trainer Join Date: May 2006 Location: near telford west midlands Posts: 16	thanks ive just re read that a few times and it makes sense now and seems simple enough. I just need to order my bench and weights now and i can get started

03-05-2006, 02:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
bean pole Newbie Trainer Join Date: May 2006 Location: near telford west midlands Posts: 16	i take it weighted chins are chin ups on a bar with extra weight attached to myself? can this be replaced with another exercise that doesent require a chin up bar?

03-05-2006, 03:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jay 69 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: west sussex Posts: 364	You can always buy i chin up bar that goes in your door frame i think argos do them about a tenner.