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adam28752
adam28752 Posts: 5
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Hi, I am currently 18 years old and just started going to the gym a few months ago. I have been working out hard at least 6 days a week for an hour and a half to two hours a day. I am noticing small gains in size and some pretty decent gains in strength but i do not think I am consuming enough calories to see the optimum results. I realize it takes a long time to get a perfect body but will this site get me on the right track to making gains faster? Also, would the gains be solid muscle or would they be partially fat too?

Thanks!
Adam

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  • kitkat536
    kitkat536 Posts: 27 Member
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    Mostly solid muscle. Be sure you are eating enough proteins and carbs to ensure your able to build muscle. Becareful not to over do it and hurt your muscles. Also, make sure you are eating enough calories so that your body isn't using your muscles in order to lift. Sometimes your body will eat your muscles if you aren't getting enough fats and calories into your system. Go to anabolicminds.com for extra body building tips.
  • adam28752
    adam28752 Posts: 5
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    okay, thank you!
  • sf08003
    sf08003 Posts: 30
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    muscle only... unless you eat way over your daily calorie goal.
  • fitness4lifee
    fitness4lifee Posts: 10
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    there is some good tips on this web site ..... for work out plans and a little info nutrition.... just scroll down and fill out the little body type thing....
    http://www.bodybuilding.com/guides/
  • adam28752
    adam28752 Posts: 5
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    I go to the gym every day I can, if not I still try to workout at home.
  • fitness4lifee
    fitness4lifee Posts: 10
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    what is a typical work out you would do?
  • adam28752
    adam28752 Posts: 5
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    day 1- chest, triceps, and abs
    day 2- back and biceps
    day 3- legs and abs
    day 4- shoulders and traps
    day 5- rest
    then restart the cycle
  • fitness4lifee
    fitness4lifee Posts: 10
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    Ok how many sets do you do per excercise?
  • adam28752
    adam28752 Posts: 5
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    about 3, 4 if i feel pretty good after my 3rd. i try to get sets of 6-8 depending on my workout, training heavy

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