I dont want to lose weight! i only want to train my muscles.
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hello, i am less interested in burning fats but more into building up the muscles of the core and leg muscles. What exercises should i do?
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Deadlifts, squats
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ok ill google on what that is. Anything else?Originally posted by eagle:Deadlifts, squats -
a full body workout consisting of compound exercises would be best. Perhaps you would want to check out bench presses, military presses, bent-over rows too.Originally posted by davidche:ok ill google on what that is. Anything else?
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I was wondering if stationary cycling helps in building up the leg muscles since it is a aerobic exercise.Originally posted by eagle:a full body workout consisting of compound exercises would be best. Perhaps you would want to check out bench presses, military presses, bent-over rows too.
In addition, you could go for interval training, which helps in your core and leg muscles.
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what rubbishOriginally posted by davidche:I was wondering if stationary cycling helps in building up the leg muscles since it is a aerobic exercise.
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interval training is good for burning fat and it speeds up metabolism, that right?
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you can do interval training for cycling. You can also do interval training for treadmill.Originally posted by eagle:what rubbish
Its wrong to say interval training helps the core and leg. It is about what exercise that helps the core and leg.
Correct me if im wrong
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or u can ask the trainers in the gym?
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yup, but then i was thinking i dont really have so much fats to burn.Originally posted by Agenda:interval training is good for burning fat and it speeds up metabolism, that right?
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hmm, what's your current bf%?Originally posted by davidche:yup, but then i was thinking i dont really have so much fats to burn.
I heard/read that if your bf% is very low, it can be a bit difficult to increase muscle mass.
usually in the "bulking stage", people eat alot (alot!) and lift alot, to gain muscle mass. of course in the process, they also gain a bit of a tummy too. then in the "cutting stage," they try to reduce their bf to the desired % by means of HIIT, adjusting their workout, etc.
i'm a beginner though, so mods, please correct me if i'm wrong.
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just did 2 tests. Im ard 10% bfOriginally posted by comberbache:hmm, what's your current bf%?
I heard/read that if your bf% is very low, it can be a bit difficult to increase muscle mass.
usually in the "bulking stage", people eat alot (alot!) and lift alot, to gain muscle mass. of course in the process, they also gain a bit of a tummy too. then in the "cutting stage," they try to reduce their bf to the desired % by means of HIIT, adjusting their workout, etc.
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As has been mentioned, full body workouts with the big compound movements. Now get your ass to a gym and do it.
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That's kinda low, I think. You can definately afford to eat more.Originally posted by davidche:just did 2 tests. Im ard 10% bf
Since you seem to have a high metabolism, just eat more, lift heavy, put on mass (yes, including some fats!). You can burn off the fat later after you reach your desired size.