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Bulking up on P90x.. K+

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Does anyone know if P90X can be effectively used to bulk up? I am 6'0'' and 140 pounds on a good day and want to bulk up.

I have all the P90x workouts but from what i have researched it seems like a lot more of a fat burning workout than a bulk. Im pretty new to actually working out, ive tried my best to stay out of the gym because im pretty ADD and play sports to stay in shape..

I currently am attending USU and have free access to the gym but dont really feel like going cause i have noone to go with and am pretty small.. not to mention my minimal knowlege about working out. If anyone has advice for going to the gym instead please help mee!

K+ for help!!!
Mar 21 2012 12:56PM
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Kazabazua
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True say, but I'd say core trumps everything. Someone with a strong core will own someone with strong legs/chest.
Mar 26 2012 3:14PM
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Jib-Ninja
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quoting for emphasis.
Mar 26 2012 4:17PM
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SgtSteamy
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Turned out to be a great video. I started out around 155 and now am nearing 200 lbs. I was hammer curling 30 lbs dumbbells and received some sass for doing so. But watching Kai validate my habits makes me feel better I suppose.
Mar 26 2012 5:01PM
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InFlames
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People who have strong legs will have a strong core. You can't deadlift 600 lbs without ridiculous core strength.
Mar 26 2012 5:03PM
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californiagrown
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no, someone with a weak chest and pair of legs will get stomped by someone who is strong in their chest and legs because they will also inherently have a strong core as a byproduct of them gettting super strong in those other areas.


skinny kids love to tout the importance of a strong core over everything.


Mar 26 2012 5:07PM
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B.Snow
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You're an idiot. Creatine isn't healthy at all.

OP... just hit the gym and stick to whey protein. Try and eat a good amount of food, keep a solid diet and try and get about 15g of protein 6 times throughout the day.

You have to accept your natural weight/body type. Just work out and get strong and healthy. Yes you can bulk up with supplements but its not particularly healthy.


Mar 26 2012 5:17PM
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geteducated
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^ for the record don't listen to this guy.

Mar 26 2012 5:20PM
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californiagrown
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you have zero idea what you are talking about, huh?


specifically, why is creatine not healthy?

do you even know wtf creatine is?
Mar 26 2012 5:47PM
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Kazabazua
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Totally man, I say core strength is important because I am self conscious about my body over the internet and want to impress a bunch of 13 year old who don't even have hair on their balls yet.
Mar 26 2012 8:47PM
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TechnoPotamus
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i'm going to again repeast what geteducated just said.

DO NOT listen to this guy ^


creatine is naturally found in meat, it is not unhealthy. do some fucking research. 15g of protein x 6 times a day = 90 grams of protein. that doesn't even come close to matching 1g protein/pound of bodyweight and OP is surely heavier than 90 pounds.


where the fuck are you making up these facts?






I'm not going to even continue, but all I will say is - talk to a legitimate source, not a ski forum. I'd be willing to bet at least 90% of the people replying here don't have a clue and don't even have a fitness lifestyle to begin with. On top of that, I would recommend you always make sure the people you take advice from put their money where their mouth is. Ask them about what their maxes are for the key lifts, and obviously if you want to learn to bulk up - find a big muscular guy and ask him how he did it.

You wouldn't ask a police officer for medical advice would you? ....make sure your source is credible.
Mar 26 2012 8:58PM
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.RYAN66
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solid post ^^^


also dont try and lift as much of you can, work on technique.

a good form will allow you to lift more.
Mar 26 2012 10:48PM
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BrewskiJr
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This thread is retarded with people who have no idea what they are talking about.

Go to bodybuilders.com and find a workout routine for you. You can filter routines based on age, sex, weight, and desired results (in your case, building mass). It will give you a bunch of proven workout routines and will also recommend supplements. You can figure out a basic supplement regiment that will be MORE than good enough for you with an hours worth of research on their site. IT will probably end up being a Whey protein (The one pic stated above is the best in the business IMO), a creatine, and maybe some Omega 3's or a multivitamin.
Mar 26 2012 10:53PM
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californiagrown
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no it wont.


cheating inherently lets you lift more. that's why you are cheating...to complete a rep that would be impossible with flawless form.
Mar 26 2012 11:15PM
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baaangthat
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but once again...finishing that rep with more weight wont do as much good as less weight, less reps and better form....

this was the link posted way way back and it is so spot on. greene makes this gorilla look and feel like a fool for jacking too much weight around...

Mar 26 2012 11:33PM
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californiagrown
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if you can bang out 1 last rep, with less than stellar form(not dangerous form), then yes it is better than doing less weight.

form breakdown on the last rep of a set is acceptable. form breakdown halfway through a set is not acceptable.


and fwiw, BB training employs different methods and philosophies than powerlifting, and sport specific training. BB is purely for aesthetic purposes, nothing else.
Mar 26 2012 11:42PM
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Yinzer
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You can read these novels that people post but the BIGGEST thing stopping you is this:

If you cant motivate yourself to go to the gym on a set routine you are not motivated enough to get big.

1) just start going, you won't enjoy it at first and it will be awkward but just put on beats and remember why you're there.
2) start with a full body work out using the pin/plate machines, do one exercise for each muscle group. Warm up set of light weight then 3 sets of 8 reps of the weight your doing.
3) Mix it up. say you go 3 days a week, do a different back/shoulder/chest etc. exercise everyday.
4) get a small notebook, THIS IS THE BEST THING FOR YOUR WORK OUT. Keeps you on the right track and seeing your progress just motivates you more
5) Only do as much weight as you can get your 8 reps with, start doing to many and your form goes and you will not make any gains. Form, Reps, & Exhaustion over weight. Leave ego at the door
6) Observe. When I started lifting I would just people watch and learn new exercises and ways to work muscles. This is big.
7) Read online about more workouts and different things to do.

Once you have a base and feel comfortable start working out a muscle group per day

PM if you have questions

Mar 26 2012 11:42PM
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ski-swagga
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in enjoy this thread.
Mar 27 2012 1:34AM
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PeteySkeety
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This obviously isn't me, but this is what six percent body fat looks like http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/kamil-added-10-lbs-cut-body-fat.html
Mar 27 2012 2:11AM
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malonius_funk
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you look like you're about to fuck the door
Mar 27 2012 11:13AM
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Kazabazua
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man, I love watching guys work out, I've got the most epic boner right now.
Mar 27 2012 10:44PM
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