BASICS FOR STARTING A BODYBUILDING PROGRAM 1st part: At Home Free-Hand Training

[Miniar]

I don't think I'd come anywhere near veg that has been "disinfected" with chlorine or any such stuff.
I rinse mine off with cold water.
That is all.

I've actually never heard of using chemical cleansers on fruit or veg before.

It sounds rather dangerous or unhealthy.

[KHOL]

this is great!

[Kev]

Yay, thanks for those instructions. Much appreciated.

I hope I didn't miss this part somewhere: anybody knows reliable sources on the net (pictures) on how much muscle a transman can build up even before starting on T?

[Meepit]

Hey Kev, pretty sure that's mostly down to genetics, but I have a place that might be what you're after. It's a bodybuilding group of transmen check it out it's pretty motivational what these guys can achieve:

here's the youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BeefheadsFitness

More importantly, their site, sign up it's well worth it for the pics: http://beefheads.ning.com

Hope that helps.

[Kev]

Hi Bibi,
could you name other products to switch with in the diet? What about oat meal for breakfast. Cause I can see myself getting tired of fish and meat when eating it too often (and chicken breast is not among my favorite)...

Hey Meepit, those guys look like they are already on T, I was just wondering how much muscle I can built before getting on T.

[Meepit]

The guys on their main site are more varied. Some are, some aren't xD they're just jacked.

[Tad]

Yo Kev, I've read that Fish Oils are a great way to boost muscles results as well as boosting natural T levels as they are essential fatty acids that are needed in the production of T. I've been working out for a month now, eating whey protein after every workout section and incorporating a lot of fish and fish oils into my diet, and have seen alot of gains. I can lift more then alot of the bio guys that are my size. Yeah, likely genetics and such. But just with working out in the past month - I've seen huge gains both in muscle size and strength.

I guess, really - you just need to get out there, work out yourself, and see what is possible for you!

This where I'm at.. 1 month in.. not that great, but alot better then when I started out a month ago. Could stand to lose a lot of fat off them, but I figure I'll post a pic every month to show progress? T isn't going to be anytime soon for me. :/

[DaddySplicer]

This where I'm at.. 1 month in.. not that great, but alot better then when I started out a month ago. Could stand to lose a lot of fat off them, but I figure I'll post a pic every month to show progress? T isn't going to be anytime soon for me. :/

Hardcore jealous of your build, dude. I think that's a brilliant idea, sharing photos each month. I might copy you.

[DaddySplicer]

Hi Bibi,
could you name other products to switch with in the diet? What about oat meal for breakfast. Cause I can see myself getting tired of fish and meat when eating it too often (and chicken breast is not among my favorite)...

Try oatmeal/muesli with a tablespoon or so of whey isolate powder, with almond milk, walnuts and bananas. I have that often in the morning, and it's pretty packed with protein, complex carbs and fatty acids.

[Lee]

Thanks for the info.  I guess it's time to go dust off my oh-so-manly 5lb weights.

If you don't mind me asking, I popped my knee cap out of alignment about a month ago and am being nice to it for a while.  Is there anything on here you'd suggest me not trying?  I can always do the "if it hurts, don't do it" test, but it'd be nice to have some heads up too.

[BlackWolf]

Wow, thanks! I've been searching for something like this but wasn't sure what to try out. I deffinetly needed a a routine to work with. I really hope you'll post more stuff about using weights.

thanks!!!!!

-James

[Lee11]

I work with a Registered dietician and pro bodybuilder and we do one on one training and nutrition consults with vastly reduced rates for the trans community. We also do diets and training specific to those with diabetes type 1.
Anyone interested please contact me.....

[AlexanderMorpheus]

I'm just curious, and this may have already been asked (I'm so tired, I just got off work so I'm being lazy, my bad), but referring to the diet thing, is it also the same if you're trying to lean out first..? Like, loose weight then build muscle..? I've been trying to eat 1&1/2 oz. of raw almonds and either two boiled eggs(just white not the yoke) or two veggies/fruits for snacks and lunch and one main meal, usually towards protien like turkey, fish or chicken. Is this ok, or am I being an idiot..?

[Tad]

Hardcore jealous of your build, dude. I think that's a brilliant idea, sharing photos each month. I might copy you.

Well.. month up. Not to much visible growth in the bicep area.. if any at all. Appears to be some growth in the shoulders... though perhaps not that much. I didn't get out to the gym as much this month either. Apparently from behind I have alot of growth in width/squared off in the shoulders.. I never thought to take pictures of that though.

[emil]

is there any way to add muscles to my forearms? mine are really skinny & out of proportion 
do these work? http://www.acasports.co.uk/images/images_big/fitness_e_foamhandgrips.jpg

[Tad]

I found they don't particularily bulk up down there.. however do add strength emil.

[emil]

i see, thanks...guess i'll work with them anyhow....is there any other way to bulk up there?

[DaddySplicer]

@ Emil: It is hard as hell to build up your forearms. I feel your pain because I have monstrously (absurdly disproportionate to my smaller upper arms ) long, thin forearms. Testosterone has helped bulk up the muscle a little, but there are exercises that you can use to help build from there.

Forearm curls, with barbells and dumbells
Behind-the-back curls, where you hold a weight barbell behind your back, let the bar roll to the very tips of your fingers, and then roll it back into your palms
Also try grippers and those small forearm stretchers

Remember to squeeze the grips of your weights when preforming flyes and presses. It will add up to forearm size and strength.

[Renard]

Ooh, lots of useful information here, even for those just aiming for some definition (as opposed to the body-builder 'look').


I'm sure some of you guys have heard of this, but I though I'd toss up the link, seeing as it's relevant -

The 100 Pushup Challenge.

They have separate programs based of your initial fitness, and the routines only take ten or eleven minutes tops, three or four times a week, no gym needed. I'm nearing the end of week two and have already noticed a bit of a difference - not so much in visible definition yet, but in strength (carrying my schoolbag and stuff).
(There are also a few other ones - 25 chin-ups, 200 squats, et cetera. Haven't tried them yet, but I'm guessing they're pretty good too.)

[ALX]

It's been said I know but let me add a big THANK YOU!!
I'm sick and tired of looking the way I do, but budget is an issue.
This gives me that extra push to keep going even if it is  on my own for now..
Thanks!