Lifting like a body builder...

[bigmodean]

I tweaked my back several times over the past 5 years or so,most of the time I am limited to just moderate weight on key lifts like deads and squats,(315 lbs or less)so I have manuvered my workout into more of a "bb'ers" workout,bench still strong though,yet still see growth.

 

[chazk]

To each their own.
I compete with myself not others in the gym.

 

[BBBBig Phenom]

i lift to look like brad pitt

 

[BigCracker]

Thats how Ive been going about my routines, Heavy! But I dont wanna be a powerlifter, just a bodybuilder. However throwing around some heavy weights and getting the looks on peoples faces is great.

You need to be more specific. "the looks on dude's faces is great" would be more appropriate. Personally I don't give a fuck about impressing dudes with my strength. I'd much rather impress chicks by appearing to be strong and muscular even if I am not as strong as the GH gut powerlifter (that probably hasn't seen his dick in 4 years) that can bench press a house. When is the last time you heard one of the bitches on Sex And The City say "I only fuck guys that bench 400lbs plus"?

I truly believe heavy is a relative term. Form is also another factor. So is genetics. I've seen quite a few big guys in my day that never go heavy. One I know does more cable and isolation exercises than I've ever seen anyone do. Of course, he also takes enough gear to kill an elephant-which is another factor not to be overlooked.

I seem to get my best gains from mixing up my reps and poundages. I also never do the same workout for a bodypart 2x in a row. It's my philosophy that keeping the muscles confused should stimulate growth. I also believe training lighter makes one less susceptible to injury. Injuries will hinder gains more than anything. With that being said, when it comes to training heavy, I leave my ego at the gym door.

 

[st8grad]

Thats how Ive been going about my routines, Heavy! But I dont wanna be a powerlifter, just a bodybuilder. However throwing around some heavy weights and getting the looks on peoples faces is great.

I can get some funny looks on peoples faces if I dead lift with my pants off. But I'm not in there to get attention.

 

[OMEGA]

Thanks for mentioning me

I just feel that True bodybuilding is a Lost Art.
That has the chance to be Ultra Refined with new Ideas and synthesized into a higher form.

And that this way is not only more aesthetic but a more sustainable life style well into someones older ages.

What is interesting is that we must thank the power people for a certain degree of knowledge.

The Mini Ebook I will write will show that its NOT bodyscuplting that I do
but rather newer way to look at basic things, and in the end it will yield real world results in the Trenches.


I wont site any fancy studies or try to make is deliberately complicated I will just share it and I am sure alot of people will love it and not love it lololl

 

[Inhibitor13]

You need to be more specific. "the looks on dude's faces is great" would be more appropriate. Personally I don't give a fuck about impressing dudes with my strength. I'd much rather impress chicks by appearing to be strong and muscular even if I am not as strong as the gh - growth hormone (somatropin) - - growth hormone (somatropin) - gut powerlifter (that probably hasn't seen his dick in 4 years) that can bench press a house. When is the last time you heard one of the bitches on Sex And The City say "I only fuck guys that bench 400lbs plus"?

I truly believe heavy is a relative term. Form is also another factor. So is genetics. I've seen quite a few big guys in my day that never go heavy. One I know does more cable and isolation exercises than I've ever seen anyone do. Of course, he also takes enough gear to kill an elephant-which is another factor not to be overlooked.

I seem to get my best gains from mixing up my reps and poundages. I also never do the same workout for a bodypart 2x in a row. It's my philosophy that keeping the muscles confused should stimulate growth. I also believe training lighter makes one less susceptible to injury. Injuries will hinder gains more than anything. With that being said, when it comes to training heavy, I leave my ego at the gym door.

Interesting...

 

[advanced-stealth]

LMAO

That's because BB's are puzzes.

Power lifters are the real men here.

 

[iHulk]

you can't go heavy every session, you'll eventually get injured. But you can't half ass it every session either. Some weeks its all out heavy and other its lighter and more reps. Add the "x-rep" in there once in a while and you will shock the shit outta your muscles.

 

[Inhibitor13]

you can't go heavy every session, you'll eventually get injured. But you can't half ass it every session either. Some weeks its all out heavy and other its lighter and more reps. Add the "x-rep" in there once in a while and you will shock the shit outta your muscles.

so what do you think about 1 week heavy and the next light then repeat? Would that shock em?