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Thanks for the info. I had to google what hypertrophy meant but from what I read, that's exactly in the range I want to be in to start out. Eventually I will move on to the strength reps range.

Would a higher weight and lower reps get me results faster? I don't want to rush anything and hurt myself, but if it's doable and you think it will help, I'm willing to give it a go.

Directions from the site: * Set doors narrow, adjust bench to flat position, swivel pulleys to highest position and set resistance. * Sit upright on bench, facing machine, grasp handles with arms extended but without locking elbows. * Slowly curl hands toward shoulders, pivoting around fixed elbows. * Return to start…

Thanks to everyone for their input. Yes, I am a total beginner to weightlifting and appreciate all the help I can get in starting out.

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Please? I would really love an outsider's point of view.

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Thanks! I was just googling the same...Still determined to build dem muscles!!!

Never mind. I go the help I needed in the fitness board. Thanks anyway.

Thanks for your help...I appreciate it. Back to the drawing board it is then...

Can you recommend any good routines you've seen on bodybuilding.com or elsewhere that would be worth having a look at?

Thanks, I've never really had a close look at the Torque website to see if they have any programs. I'm might give it a look-see though. I was really hoping to give SL5X5 a go and was quite looking forward to it, but if it becomes too difficult to modify with the equipment I have, I think I will have to look at another…

Unfortunately, I don't have them. It does give me something to look at for the future when I can afford to buy some more equipment though. Thanks!

Are you talking on the free weight bar? I've only got 2 x 20lb, 4 x 5lb, 4 x 2.5lb and 4 x 1lb plates, which I'm sure will be fine in the early stages but I will very quickly outgrow them, and there's no way the add them to the plates on my F7. I know it'd be much easier to do the whole program if I had more free weight…

Yep, that's it. I'm sure I can use the equipment (albeit slightly modified) to do the program, I'm just after some direction on how to increase the weight increments in a safe and effective manner. I don't want to hurt myself, after all.

Thanks. The machine I have has a bar attachment included, as well as a squat harness attachment, so I'm sure I can do the lifts. I just need some direction on how to increase the weights.

Oh, and the F7 has a bar attachment and squat harness attachment included so I can do all the lifts on it. I'm just worried about how to introduce the weight increases that the program asks for?

Well done to everyone who lost and for those who didn't keep up the hard work and you WILL see results. SW: 80kg (176.37lb) CW: 66.6kg (146.83lb) Original GW for March: 64kg (141.1lb) New GW for March: 62kg (136.69lb) UGW: 58kg (127.87lb) Weigh in Dates: 3/01: 3/08: 66.6kg (146.83lb) 3/15: 63.6kg (140.21lb) - lost a lot of…

Thanks. I've been wanting to get one for ages. I've already lost 20kg (pre-MFP) and would love to see how I'm going. I'm sure my body fat scales are really not all that accurate and would like to get a really correct/clear reading.

Thanks everyone for your input. I'm just started a weight training program, as well as some light cardio (I have recently reduced the amount of cardio I was doing after losing 20kg/45lb, so I could get a more "toned" physique), along with my normal eating plan. I'm currently taking part in the March planking challenge as I…

Thank you for your reply, so it's definitely worth giving a go then in your opinion.

I can't edit the title, sorry. I can't really repost it with a different title as it will breach the community guidelines. :frown: Here's the link again: http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/stomach-vacuum

lol serindipte - I thought it was some kind of plastic surgery thing when I fist heard the name... BUMP-ing for more input, please?

Thanks, I'm just moving onto a more dedicated weight training program, and your routine has given me some good pointers on the direction I want to follow. Keep up the good work...you look amazing!

Congrats on a fantastic effort...the work has definitely paid off. Can I ask, what are you doing for exercise?

Late joiner...but here goes: SW: 80kg (176.37lb) CW: 66.6kg (146.83lb) GW: 64kg (141.1lb) Weigh in Dates: 3/01: 3/08: 66.6kg (146.83lb) 3/15: 3/22: 3/29: End of Month: Total weight lost:

I'm going to my baby brother's wedding in May. I'm not really trying to lose weight for the day, just tone up a little (however I wouldn't be upset if I lost a kg or two)...Currently I'm weight training, doing the March 30 day plank challenge and just maintaining a healthy diet, with lots of water. I've already bought my…

I eat between 1400-1500 calories a day, and burn back my exercise to a base of just over 1200-ish calories net.