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I'll second mvmys2k. I aggree with most of his recommendations.
I've been bodybuilding for years, although you wouldn't know by looking at my 42 year old physique. Age slows the metabolism, adds fat, injury comes easier, repair slower.
I use a split workout also, but always from major muscles to minor. I work chest (day 1), legs (day 2) and back (day 3) before arms (day 4). If you work tricep before chest, you can't push as much weight on your chest day because your triceps are burned.
I tried Creatin with favorable results. I also use the whey protein. Try not to gain too much fat. Work on gaining lean muscle.
Work out smart. Use weight you can lift while following strict technical motion. Wasted motion is wasted work. Just because the guy next to you can press 250 isn't a good reason to try it. You'll most likely end up with a torn rotator cuff and months of down time. Body building is all about changing you body into artwork. Artists don't waste brush strokes. You souldn't waste a lift. If you can't lift it clean, it's too much weight. You'll get better results dropping a bit and using forced reps or a spotter. Sorry I'm rambling.

 

Do you experts recommand work out daily or 3-4 days a week? (Mon, Wed, Fri or Sat?)

 

I would not recommend workout daily but rather 3-4 days a week. Like I said before, you need rest so your muscle can recuperate and grow. But whatever you do, you need to be committed and consistent. So happy training...

 

Sorry guys I've another stupid question to ask. I forget someone told me that it's better not to taking hot shower right after working out because hot water will soften your muscle? Is it true??

 

Um, I've never heard that one before. It is good to get lots of protein and carbs right after your workout though, you usually want to get it in your system within 20 mins. after a workout.

 

When I first started working out (about 4 years ago) I was doing a 2 day on, 1 day off routine. It seemed to work out well. You are going to see the most results in the first few months. I also have to agree with Sly about working out your legs. They are the biggest muscles in your body, and when stimulated they will help release more testosterone into your system.

If you are wanting some quick gains, try creatine. I would wait until you have been working out consistently for 6 weeks, then go an creatine. Follow the directions, and increase your fluid intake. You should see some gains in strength and muscle mass.

nvmys2k has listed some very good advice. If you are supplementing with Whey protien, make sure it has isolates in it. Also, your protien intake should equal your desired weight (if you want to be 175lbs., you should consume 175g. of protien a day)

 

Make a pharmaceutical run to a South American country, and you can get all of the "supplements" that you want.

If you just started working out, then the best thing you can do to gain muscle is to stay with it. For a long time.

First comes the strength, then the mass.

Go to Mexico to get to part 2 sooner.

 

thanks guy!! you are great people.

 

wirejock - I agree with motion and form over mass when lifting weights. I really hate watching people do things wrong. And what I mean by wrong is, they try to curl weight that is obviously too much for them, and they sway their body back and forth with little effort on the muscle they are trying to work. I guess they dont understand the difference between lifting and momentum.

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