benkei Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I've been training and slowly building muscle for a while now, but lately I feel like my progress has slowed right down. I'm feeling tired after work (mentally more than physically I think) but I don't know what to do? I don't think I�m over-training as my workouts don't last over an hour, and I try to get as close to 8 hours sleep every night as I can, and also I try to eat a lot to keep my energy levels and recovery up. So I've just spent the last couple of hours on the Internet reading about different training methods and advice, but I feel overwhelmed by the information I've tried to take on board! Long-story-short, I believe I need to change my routing as my body has become accustomed to my workouts and sees no reason to grow anymore. So with this in mind I had a look at different routines, and there are SO MANY routines! I don't know what to go for?! My goal is to build size and strength, but also have tone. From what I've read, I've been doing it wrong as you can't do both at the same time, you have to 'bulk' and then 'cut', which makes sense. As it's cold this time of year, and it's coming up to Christmas, I think I'll head towards the bulking as there will be plenty of food around! Then I can start cutting towards the summer. But I still don't know what routing to go for? I'm interested in a 'full body' workout which you do twice a week. Does anyone have experience with those? How do they compare to 4-day routines designed around muscle groups? Do 'super sets' reap more benefits than say 4 sets of 10-12 reps of the same weight? Can anyone recommend a friendly and helpful bodybuilding forum where I can learn more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Drop Kieren1234 a pm mate, he will point you in the right direction.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett 1 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 This site has lots of different workouts on it, just find the one that suits you http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/muscle-building.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 i can help dude, but im doing diets for half the forum just now, if you send me a PM of what you want i'll get back to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 fancy adding another to that george??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 sure why not, i charge a pack of Haribo can you afford me??? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALAND Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I was in your case, no more progress for months, and i try plasmajet from gaspari nutrition. Amazing results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Cause i can mate, any specific ones???? want me to pm my target? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Cause i can mate, any specific ones???? want me to pm my target? yeah fire over what you want bud, i'll work something out for you no problem. Just any Haribo will do, lol. Is kerien not helping you though, tell him to get his finger!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 i can help dude, but im doing diets for half the forum just now, if you send me a PM of what you want i'll get back to you Good to know Geo. I am at 113 kg @ 185cm. My arms are 48.2cm, and I would like to get the magic number : 50. Luc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Good to know Geo. I am at 113 kg @ 185cm. My arms are 48.2cm, and I would like to get the magic number : 50. Luc 113kg is pretty big mate, im sitting at 102kg myself but pretty lean. yeah if you need help bud let us know, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 113kg is pretty big mate, im sitting at 102kg myself but pretty lean. yeah if you need help bud let us know, 102 lean sounds cool. Im at 17 % BF right now. Went from 12 sets biceps and 12 triceps (trained once a week) to 18 sets for bic and 18 for tric per week (trained twice a week now ; 9 sets per workout). I may come back to you when I need special advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 102 lean sounds cool. Im at 17 % BF right now. Went from 12 sets biceps and 12 triceps (trained once a week) to 18 sets for bic and 18 for tric per week (trained twice a week now ; 9 sets per workout). I may come back to you when I need special advice cool mate, anytime. im training 4 x per week hard. looking to compete again next year, but wana see how i look after xmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 cool mate, anytime. im training 4 x per week hard. looking to compete again next year, but wana see how i look after xmas. Cool. I haven't done any BB competitions for the last 15 years. (started as a Junior, but wanted to pack some weight first). More focused on heavy training now ... I like to push the PB always more (185kg squat, 180kg deadlift and 125kg bench ... all for 10 reps .. so far) Luc P.S. Next time I'm in the UK, I will come to the gym with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Cool. I haven't done any BB competitions for the last 15 years. (started as a Junior, but wanted to pack some weight first). More focused on heavy training now ... I like to push the PB always more (185kg squat, 180kg deadlift and 125kg bench ... all for 10 reps .. Luc P.S. Next time I'm in the UK, I will come to the gym with you. Sounds like a plan bud. What's your diet like just now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Shouldnt have opened this thread 56kg But 6 months ago i was 44kg, so not so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Sounds like a plan bud. What's your diet like just now? 380 gr of protein, 500 gr of carbs and 150 gr of fat ... all over 7 meals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Shouldnt have opened this thread 56kg But 6 months ago i was 44kg, so not so bad. Hey Rob, when I started weight training, I weighted 68 kg at 185 cm. I all depends how much effort you put into it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Hey Rob, when I started weight training, I weighted 68 kg at 185 cm. I all depends how much effort you put into it Yeah, when i was on the ship, free gym i was eating 6 meals a day plus protein shakes, hence the 12 kilo gain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 I'm currently 75kg at 180cm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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