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Old 11-15-2007, 05:10 PM   #21 (permalink)
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im not necessarily trying to get big...just trying to add as much muscle as possible. im in the military and about to go to school for a job that is very difficult...even for men. actually there are only 2 other females that do this specific job....just 2!!! i just want to make sure im strong enough for it and im doing whatever possible. my diet and excercise are great..but every little bit helps.
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Old 11-15-2007, 07:40 PM   #22 (permalink)
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im not necessarily trying to get big...just trying to add as much muscle as possible. im in the military and about to go to school for a job that is very difficult...even for men. actually there are only 2 other females that do this specific job....just 2!!! i just want to make sure im strong enough for it and im doing whatever possible. my diet and excercise are great..but every little bit helps.
Add muscle or get strong...??
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Old 11-17-2007, 01:23 PM   #23 (permalink)
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well both..... they kindof go hand in hand i guess
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Old 11-17-2007, 07:36 PM   #24 (permalink)
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well both..... they kindof go hand in hand i guess
You have to decide which you want first, although weights will build muscle you will also get some increase in strenght, but for pure strength the training is less reps, more rest between sets, and heavier weights..
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ok that actually helps a lot because someone told me the opposite. thanks for pointing me in the right direction!!
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ok that actually helps a lot because someone told me the opposite. thanks for pointing me in the right direction!!
No probs, any help we can give, post your questions up...
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any tips on pullups??
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any tips on pullups??
What? how to do them or information on the exercise..
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ive always struggled with pullups. i cant seem to be able to do them.
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ive always struggled with pullups. i cant seem to be able to do them.
Always perform a couple of light warmups on the pulldowns before you go to the chinning bar..As your back strength increases you will be able to do them no problem..Have a look at This Thread for some more information which may help you with the pullups..
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