Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach
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GhostOf2Can
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Lift weights
Eat well (high protein, mod - high carb, low - mod fat)
Rest as required
I’ve saved you some money
Eat well (high protein, mod - high carb, low - mod fat)
Rest as required
I’ve saved you some money
I’ve been training for years and think that I need some ideas for different workouts and motivation. Thought that a good book would give me some fresh ideas instead of some online coaching.
I think online coaching would give fresher ideas as will change.
I bought a book once. After I read it 3 times to really drum it in it kinda got stale. Plus if you don’t like something you can’t change it.
I’d rather run his upper/lower routine instead of buy the book tbh
I’ve started watching some of his you tube videos so hopefully I’ll get some ideas in them. I’m certainly more of a doer when it comes to training/nutrition than spending hours doing my own research due to basically not having enough time in my days.
Richard Dick
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I have it somewhere in my computer, I can dig it out. Never actually read it fully, just a quick skim as it's about actual competitive bodybuilding prep, which I'm not that interested in. It's a bit more than just "eat protein, lift weights, etc ". So I'd only recommend it if you're actually looking to go on stage, not very useful for just hobbybuilding.
Reacher
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I’m just looking to get in the best shape possible for my age as I’m in my mid 50’s. I’m a bit old fashioned and like a book to refer too.
Thanks pal. It’s really appreciated
Robyn002
Full Member
Same situation, I don't how to start eather. A little bit fat, but I did't think fat is a bad idea for bobybuilding. So any idea would be appreciated. For now I just start my diet and workout. But I did not have a goal. Like what I surpose to finish, what should I do
This, any book, YouTube video, online coach or personal trainer is gonna tell you to do this in different ways.
But all roads lead to the same city.
Richard Dick
Top Contributor
I think you're underestimating what's involved in getting ready for an actual bodybuilding competition. It's not something I'd every be interested in doing but I can appreciate that is not as simple as just lifting weights and eating protein. There's a big difference between getting big and reasonably lean and coming in at 6% bodyfat, dried out and full of glycogen for a single particular day.