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Weightlifting

Lifting barbells as a competitive event or conditioning exercise. Questions about training, rules or techniques are welcome here.

1,676 Questions

Is it true Germans gain muscle faster?

No, there couldn't be any truth to that. Muscle gains are genetic yes, and there may be some generalizations that could be made. But it's really more variable among individuals than ethnicities.

What contractions happen while weightlifting?

2 major types. Dynamic (with movement) and static (non-moving)

dynamic involves Eccentric, Concentric, isotonic, and isokenetic

static exercises are mostly isometric

How much better is it to have a protein shake before a workout?

You don't exactly need a protein shake before your workout. A protein shake is best taken right after you are finished with your workout. After your workout your muscles have begun to break down and the faster you take in some protein the faster your muscles will recover. I would only recommend taking protein at other times of the day if you are not recieving the approximate amount of protein you need through your diet.

What should you do right after you finish lifting weights to gain muscle?

Protein Protein Protein. It will be your #1 friend in helping you gain muscle. After finishing lifting, take in protien. Protien is THE building block for optimal muscle growth.

How many calories will a weightlifter need per day?

It takes 5,000 Calories to maintain your body weight, when bulking, counting the working out you do, so you still burn a little calories, but the majority stores, and you eventually burn the fat out and stack mucle, especially with whey protein, or Iso protein. also include 1.5Xyour body weight in protein,

I.E: A 150 Lb boy should get 200 Grams protein every 48 hours, minimal. Helps this helps, lol.

What is the difference between curls and hammer lifts?

A curl is when you bring the weight up your palm is facing away from you, but when you do hammer curls, or hammer lifts as you bring the weight up you want your palm to be facing towards your body so you bring the weights up sideways. The difference in results are that curls will help the peaking of your biceps and hammer curls add thickness to your biceps.

How do you build muscles with sugary treats?

Sugary treats do not have nutritional value apart from containing calories. So, you cannot build any muscle by eating them.

Is it safe to lift weights like 130 pounds?

if you are a big guy sure if not, not really a good idea...

What do weightlifters eat?

Chicken is high in Protein, reletively low in bad fats (if you remove the skin) and cheap. Protein is essential for the repair, growth & maintenance of muscle. . .

How do you fold a weider ab shaper?

What I did was put my foot on the arm (near the headrest) and pull. It's hard but it will release and you can turn the arms inward for storage.

Is mike francois a bodybuilder?

Yes, Mike Francois is a bodybuilder, but he no longer competes professionally. He is currently a certified personal trainer and promoter.

What can you use for weight lifts at home?

Do push ups and dips each one requiring no weights,do as many as you possibly can then rest,when your able do another set.Then when you get good at them or fitter increase the reps,lower the rest time and do a few more sets of each.Also you could buy a chin up bar for you door frame from an argos store.

How much does stone cold bench press?

stone cold steve austin can bench press atleast 400 ibs but know won knows because he keeps it a secret.Why is it a secret? because he is not a show off

Im 15 and bench press 265 and squat 315 i want to be a running back but i don't know how i should ask?

Dam that's pretty good stats. It depends on what offense your team runs. But I think your coachs will switch you to line, cause of your stats. OR fullback. I think you would be a great guard or fullback.

What reaction builds muscle?

When working out, you stretch the muscle and break it down. Then by adding protein and amino acids the muscle will repair it self stronger than before.

Shouldthe soreness go away after you have been traing for a while?

yes unless you are lifting for body mass where you are always upping the weight you lift, in that case your always breaking down the muscle so it will grow bigger and the soreness will always be there.

How much pound should a 16 year lift?

a 16 year old should be lifting in his bench press around 150 and 200 pounds, if you bench within these numbers than your in pretty good shape. But if were talking about squating it should be around 200 threw 250 pounds , but most 16 year olds barely squat as much as bench.

What are types of barbell exercises?

Deadlift, Squat, Bench press, standing overhead press. These are the best for building overall strength as opposed to simply trying be pretty. Look them up.

You are 13 when you were 12 you could do 50 pushups and bench press 100 lbs and you weighed 90 lbs now you can only do 30 pushups but you can bench press 130 lbs and you weight 120 lbs why is thisim n?

Because you weigh more therefore you are pulling more weight as a pullup is pulling your entire body weight. when you were 12 you weighed 30 lbs less hence why pullups were easier. Bench press does not involve your bodyweight and your chest, triceps and shoulder muscles are probably stronger now.