The Official Gym & Fitness Thread

Newb here

Is it 'wrong' to just use the machines? I like em cause I dont have to really think about how im going to do my workout? Im 150 and 6' (tall and lanky) Ive thought about starting a thread figured id post here..

I eat the standard american diet pretty much should I take a protein powder or something (suggestions)

Thanks! Off to dabble at the gym

 

They take the stability out of a workout. I liked machines after barbell and dumbbell work because it kept my form in check and I could do 20 some reps with decent form and just completely exhaust a muscle.

 

Back when I used to workout all the time and had ROTC. I never had solid abs until I started Ab Ripper X. it may not seem like the best workout but after doing it for 3 months i had a solid 4 pack and you could sorta make out my lower 2.

I know im not always in the gym like you guys but thats what worked for me

 

Yes its wrong.

And you won't get big dabbling at the gym. You want gainz? Go balls deep into free weights man

 

Ab Ripper X was pretty legit back when I was doin P90X

 

no gym fo me this week, gots finals, gots to study before bring disgrace to family.

 

This x10

and these.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsYFSwxEPxM

 

I enjoy doing these while using a barbell/bench setup. Really makes you focus on controlled movement.

 

A little supplement porn for you guys this morning.

Happy gym day my friends!!!

 

Happy GYM day indeed you big fucking FUCK, my workout buddy is in town for 4 days this week, gonna hit that motherfucker harder then a 40 year old mountin an 18 year old.

you have failed your GYM/workouts family....

Dont mind him new guy, he has a strong distaste for machines. Take it easy on the newb, I think he should stick with the machines till he gains full control of his form. How I started, focused on machines, on form, then when I had reached a decent weight I started using free weights more often. It's ok to mix in some machines. Just my .02

 

new mod

 

this is my take too. I do pretty much all free weights now, but machines are nice for targeting smaller muscles like bi/tri and help prevent you from cheating.

 

Does the mod even lift

 

just eating healthy and wii fit I see

 

I can't open this thread in public places anymore.

 

damn thats awesome! I have my first comp coming up, 5 april so 3.5 weeks out