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Improving my physique
Kieran301
Posts: 18 Member
Need advise and tips what strong vs weak points of my front double bicep pose. Look profile people for more dunno how to add it to this "I'm 196lbs"
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Okay, so some constructive criticism here (I compete in bodybuilding, so I do know what I'm talking about):
1. Your body fat is still fairly high, so losing some more fat will make a big improvement.
2. You seem to have some bicep and delt size, which will look better when the fat is lower. A lot of arm size can be improved through better triceps, so that should be a focus.
3. I'm not sure if you don't do much back work or if you don't have the mind-muscle connection to spread your lats well.
4. Due to your butt sticking out rather than you standing up tall I can't see your traps. From what I can see your traps are underdeveloped, which leads me to believe that for point 3 your lifting neglects back.
5. I don't have much to say about chest or abs because they are better judged at a lower body fat percent.
6. As for execution of the front double bicep the arms are placed well. Don't stick your butt out, stand tall and fill your chest with air to lengthen your abs. The air trick also helps to spread your lats while making pecs look fuller/bigger.
TL;DR- If you are following a lifting program you might need to consider something different or working on adding more weight to your back exercises. Fat loss will improve the overall look anyway even if you don't improve your back.
ETA: Don't neglect legs! Solid legs can help build a solid back.17 -
@usmcmp nailed it really. You'll look better with 15-20lbs less fat on you.3
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Thank you so much!!!! My back is pretty strong and I think it is the pose I do train traps not as much though and tricep train ing is getting better though add me please maybe you could program me?0
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Thank you so much!!!! My back is pretty strong and I think it is the pose I do train traps not as much though and tricep train ing is getting better though add me please maybe you could program me?
What do you do for legs/lower body? Deadlifts and weighted carries will build the traps nicely.
How tall are you?0 -
Thank you so much!!!! My back is pretty strong and I think it is the pose I do train traps not as much though and tricep train ing is getting better though add me please maybe you could program me?
I won't write programs for strangers for free online.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p15 -
I am 5"10 and I do leg extensions, curls and one other dont know the hand of it though..0
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I won't write programs for strangers for free online.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
Yet another reason why you're my hero3 -
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I am 5"10 and I do leg extensions, curls and one other dont know the hand of it though..
You need some compound lifts. Compound leg work (squats and deadlifts) help tie in the rest of the body, especially back and core. You don't engage anything other than quads with leg extensions. You're building a body, not pieces of a body.3 -
How many times a week should I do Deadlift every time I do back?1
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Yeah I need a program tbh1
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Yeah I need a program tbh
Lot of people on here like Stronglifts
https://stronglifts.com/
Here is a review of the program (pros and cons) by Todd Bumgardner who is a well regarded strength and conditioning coach. I'm sure others on here will chime in with personal experiences.
https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/is-stronglifts-5x5-the-right-training-program-for-you.html
As an alternative, you might like a program from The New Rules of Lifting series by Alwyn Cosgrove:
http://www.thenewrulesoflifting.com/
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Thank you so much I will try this!!!0
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Hey I'd like some help too as I'm trying to gain muscle. I always had a tough time until my doctor discovered I have low testosterone.ive been on testosterone replacement therapy for about almost a year. I'm uploading a progress picture and a shirtless one. I have issues with hanging skin from when I lost 20kg initially. I'd like diet advice too as my testosterone (and work stress) makes me feel very hungry throughout the day.
Thanks for the help
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Hey I'd like some help too as I'm trying to gain muscle. I always had a tough time until my doctor discovered I have low testosterone.ive been on testosterone replacement therapy for about almost a year. I'm uploading a progress picture and a shirtless one. I have issues with hanging skin from when I lost 20kg initially. I'd like diet advice too as my testosterone (and work stress) makes me feel very hungry throughout the day.
Thanks for the help
You seem young enough from your photos that unless you have a medical condition causing Lo-T, Lupus, autoimmune, cancer, etc, then It's likely that lifting heavy, and good protein levels will clear up that problem.
Losing weight too fast can cause that. eating right and putting muscle on will help reverse that.0 -
Hey I'd like some help too as I'm trying to gain muscle. I always had a tough time until my doctor discovered I have low testosterone.ive been on testosterone replacement therapy for about almost a year. I'm uploading a progress picture and a shirtless one. I have issues with hanging skin from when I lost 20kg initially. I'd like diet advice too as my testosterone (and work stress) makes me feel very hungry throughout the day.
Thanks for the help
Up the dose. Eat more. Make gains
(This is not medical or serious advise)0 -
stanmann571 wrote: »
Up the dose. Eat more. Make gains
(This is not medical or serious advise) [/quote]
I'm actually 32! Doctors don't know what happened to my primary
hyponogadism but in taking sustanon 250 every two weeks. I'm hoping the muscle building will improve my physique but the tummy has always been an issue. I've got a pic of it but I'm very self conscious.0 -
I'm actually 32! Doctors don't know what happened to my primary
hyponogadism but in taking sustanon 250 every two weeks. I'm hoping the muscle building will improve my physique but the tummy has always been an issue. I've got a pic of it but I'm very self conscious. [/quote]
Give it time, nobody builds a good physique overnight. As for dealing with appetite on test, well...eat! No trash though, good whole foods in the main. Go too far with junk and you'll hold water like there's no tomorrow.1 -
heheh, you sure do seem adverse to water retention. I've seen you mention it in multiple treads.... You must think creatine is the devil.
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jseams1234 wrote: »heheh, you sure do seem adverse to water retention. I've seen you mention it in multiple treads.... You must think creatine is the devil.
Lol I do find the testosterone makes water retention quite easy. I had a really tough day today - it's injection day and I felt so tired and hungry all day. My friend says it's like being a girl "at that time". My doctor laughed when I told him I feel like the Hulk for a week and I become Dr Banner the next. Hormones are tricky !1 -
Lol I do find the testosterone makes water retention quite easy. I had a really tough day today - it's injection day and I felt so tired and hungry all day. My friend says it's like being a girl "at that time". My doctor laughed when I told him I feel like the Hulk for a week and I become Dr Banner the next. Hormones are tricky !
Ask him if you can split the dose and pin weekly...I mean I know you can and it'll be better for you but I don't want you getting into trouble with doc. Stable levels are everything, in fact once a week is too little with sust for stable levels but I don't want to go further than this seen as though I'm pretty sure this talk isn't allowed here. PM me if you wish.0
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