Complete Newbie - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

allan@ur · 15-03-2008, 09:41 PM

Hey,

Have alway wanted to get an atheletic build but never really focused on doing anything about it. Well now is the time to try,

I aint looking to become a body builder i am just looking for muscular chest,arms stomach.

Now i have my own bench and weights that i am planning on working on

I am 6Ft tall and 12.3 stone in weight

Can bench around 70kg and curl 30kg at the moment but was once benching 105kg before i stopped a few years back.

Just looking for advice on best routine, How many sets,reps?

Also was going to buy some cheap creatine from holland and barret (body foretress creatine) as i have heard it would give me better results.Would it be worth while?

Cheers
Allan

Wee G · 15-03-2008, 09:53 PM

Hi mate, welcome to the board. I suggest you have a read over the stickies in both this section and the training articles section...

http://www.uk-muscle.co.uk/training-articles/

They cover most of the bases and might bring to to some more Q's.

Body Fortress is just cheap creatine like any other - be cheaper buying it in bulk from one of the many online bulk suppliers such as MyProtein.

Regards,
G

cellaratt · 15-03-2008, 10:18 PM

Welcome to the board

allan@ur · 16-03-2008, 01:29 AM

Also should i be taking protein? As i dont have a set diet so no idea if i am getting enought. Or is it better to wait a few months before beging to take it?

I am looking at doing it right to give me the best improvments overall.

Cheers

cellaratt · 16-03-2008, 01:46 AM

Here read this sticky If thats to long of a read try this one...This one Bottom line, your gonna have to do your home work. It can be overwelming, but if you wanna change, you have to make personal sacrifices.

irwit · 17-03-2008, 11:43 AM

Id get reading up before you start buying supplements. Im guessing you dont actually know what creatine is or does so no point spending money on it. I know its really tempting to think powders and such are the key but they really arent, they are more the icing on the cake.

Save your money and get reading up on anything and everything to do with bodybuilding. Diet wise just use common sence for now and the more you read the more you will know what to change. Same goes for your routine.

Best of luck

allan@ur · 18-03-2008, 10:06 PM

Here is a pic of myself at the moment, As i said before not really looking to become 16stone of muscle but would like to bulk up a little especial in my arms,

I am only training at home on a weight bench, So its hard to do all the excercises people discuss in other sections so i am just sticking to

Chest
Bench Press
Incline Press
Dumbell press

Arms
Barbell Curl
Dumbell Curl
Some other stuff for triceps that i aint sure of the name

Not really sure what i should be doing for my back/Lats

Any help/advice would be great,

Cheers

allan@ur · 18-03-2008, 10:08 PM

Also how do i work out my body fat?

Pea-Nuts · 18-03-2008, 10:29 PM

heres a few links to help you on your way.
Bodyfat Calculater
Caloric Needs
Nutritional Needs

Theres more there. just check it out.

Captain Hero · 18-03-2008, 10:50 PM

welcome to the board!

15-03-2008, 09:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
allan@ur Newbie Trainer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 27	Complete Newbie Hey, Have alway wanted to get an atheletic build but never really focused on doing anything about it. Well now is the time to try, I aint looking to become a body builder i am just looking for muscular chest,arms stomach. Now i have my own bench and weights that i am planning on working on I am 6Ft tall and 12.3 stone in weight Can bench around 70kg and curl 30kg at the moment but was once benching 105kg before i stopped a few years back. Just looking for advice on best routine, How many sets,reps? Also was going to buy some cheap creatine from holland and barret (body foretress creatine) as i have heard it would give me better results.Would it be worth while? Cheers Allan

15-03-2008, 09:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Wee G Gym Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Inverness, Scotland Posts: 363	Re: Complete Newbie Hi mate, welcome to the board. I suggest you have a read over the stickies in both this section and the training articles section... http://www.uk-muscle.co.uk/training-articles/ They cover most of the bases and might bring to to some more Q's. Body Fortress is just cheap creatine like any other - be cheaper buying it in bulk from one of the many online bulk suppliers such as MyProtein. Regards, G

15-03-2008, 10:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
cellaratt In the Cellar Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VT, USA Posts: 1,914	Re: Complete Newbie Welcome to the board

16-03-2008, 01:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
allan@ur Newbie Trainer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 27	Re: Complete Newbie Also should i be taking protein? As i dont have a set diet so no idea if i am getting enought. Or is it better to wait a few months before beging to take it? I am looking at doing it right to give me the best improvments overall. Cheers

16-03-2008, 01:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
cellaratt In the Cellar Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VT, USA Posts: 1,914	Re: Complete Newbie Here read this sticky If thats to long of a read try this one...This one Bottom line, your gonna have to do your home work. It can be overwelming, but if you wanna change, you have to make personal sacrifices.

17-03-2008, 11:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
irwit is realising, diet, traing, rest, supplements, 12 egg breakfasts are nothing without consistency Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Posts: 505	Re: Complete Newbie Id get reading up before you start buying supplements. Im guessing you dont actually know what creatine is or does so no point spending money on it. I know its really tempting to think powders and such are the key but they really arent, they are more the icing on the cake. Save your money and get reading up on anything and everything to do with bodybuilding. Diet wise just use common sence for now and the more you read the more you will know what to change. Same goes for your routine. Best of luck

18-03-2008, 10:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
allan@ur Newbie Trainer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 27	Re: Complete Newbie Here is a pic of myself at the moment, As i said before not really looking to become 16stone of muscle but would like to bulk up a little especial in my arms, I am only training at home on a weight bench, So its hard to do all the excercises people discuss in other sections so i am just sticking to Chest Bench Press Incline Press Dumbell press Arms Barbell Curl Dumbell Curl Some other stuff for triceps that i aint sure of the name Not really sure what i should be doing for my back/Lats Any help/advice would be great, Cheers Last edited by allan@ur; 22-03-2008 at 08:53 PM.

18-03-2008, 10:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
allan@ur Newbie Trainer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 27	Re: Complete Newbie Also how do i work out my body fat?

18-03-2008, 10:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pea-Nuts Newbie Trainer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 65	Re: Complete Newbie heres a few links to help you on your way. Bodyfat Calculater Caloric Needs Nutritional Needs Theres more there. just check it out.

18-03-2008, 10:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Captain Hero strongest straight person on UKM (as everyone else is gay) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 6,919	Re: Complete Newbie welcome to the board!

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