Jay-cole

Hi im Jay im 18 years old and i recently started goin to the gym and i am now serious about building muscle and getting my body toned, i go to the gym about 2-3 times a week and i can also work out at home as i have purchased and barbell and dumbell set, i also went into H/B and purchased muscles and weight gain, creatine caps, and amino 1500, id like advise on everything really, id really like to know if these supplements are right for me? and if i should take them as instructed? i am 6 foot 3 and 13 stone, im resonable strong and i also eat a good diet i get 5 a day easily, please leave comments and tips thanks for any help

Pscarb

the stuff yopu have bought is ok definatly a decent starting point and yes follow the instructions on the tubs...

to really help you out we need to see your diet and training program though...

ah24

Sounds OK so far mate - only thing I'd change for next time is instead of 'Amino 1500' try getting powdered BCAA.....I use Scivations Xtend it tastes great!

Jay-cole

well i dont really have a set diet but i would like to work on one, as for training program im in the middle of putting one togeather really im just learning i have been looking at different website for demonstrations of different excersizes and infomation about the muscles i fell i need some knowledge on them to know what muscles im working and to help me track my progress so i dont really know what to included and how to put it togeather what excercises to group togeather

Porky Pie

Yeah, buy and read "Brawn" by Stuart McRobert. Ignore anything else you read on the net. Most of it is rubbish.

No need to spend money on supplements apart from protein powder and then only as a supplement not a substitute for good food.

Be patient - goal set - get a good trainer or coach to advise you - better still take up powerlifting - don't take steriods until you've got a mortgage - and always rinse your protein shaker out.

Liam

I can only suggest doing the same routine as me, which i got from this forum and its work really really well.

Monday - Squats / Bench / Standing overhead press (works legs, chests, triceps + other muscles) then i finish with a ab session on the mats.

Wednesday - Deadlift / Bent over Rows / Pull downs (works legs, back, biceps + other muscles) again i finish with an ab workout

Friday - same as monday.

Second week i do deadlift routine on monday and friday and only doing squats once.

I do all 5x5 exercises. I'm finding this is a great routine as it doesn't take much time in the gym and i reguarly make personal bests.

Make sure u get at least 3 proper meals down you each day and try to snack on healthy bits.

Stick to that and one day you might be as big as me

mars1960

Welcome Jay, Lift hard, eat big, rest well. And don't waste your money on weight gainers,( especially body fortress ) amino's, or anything other than quality food.

Bulldozer

What he said

If you want a free copy of brawn i have the pdf i can email you ;)

Con

Could this be another new years resalutions fella???
Welcome bud and yeah brawn keep it nice and simple for the moment.

Jay-cole

thanks liam that looks like a good routine im goin to use it for a few week and see if its right for me, i will look into that book brawn it hard when your new what to believe and what not to ask i knew most was rubbish but didnt know what as true and gd thanks

blackmaori

yeah the 5x5 program is a good start. get your strength up and work on the mass in a few months. your better of doing reps of 8-10 with 20kg than 10kg.

when it comes to nutrition just try to eat every 3 hours, even if it is just a shake. try to aim for 30g of protein per meal, or times your body weight in lb.s with 1.5 or 2 to get your daily protein needs and divide that over your six or so meals per day.

Robbie

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mars1960

Hi, good to see a fellow gym goer from norwich.
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