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marinevet · 02-17-2012, 07:31 PM

So my questions are:

Do I HAVE to go to the gym to get the results I want? Would purchasing a small bench and heavier weights be sufficient enough for my goals?

Should I try to find a new protein shake that I like that contains more grams of protein?

Since I can't perform a proper squat/bench press/dead lift (due to lack of equiptment and weight) am I essentially wasting my time trying to hit my goal when I can't perform the large muscle building exersises? Or can an 80lbs squat, 80lbs benchpress/flys, 80lbs lunge be enough for me for at least the next 2 months (until I'm strong enough to need more weight to get stronger)?

I typically work out every muscle I can during my routine. I do not isolate. I do, however, work harder on some muscles and easier on others in a cycle (day to day) depending on how I feel and what my body is telling me. My question here is: Am I an idiot? (I'm predicting a huge "YES")

Thank you very much in advance for any help you can offer me. I have never been a part of a forum so I hope this turns out to be a good and useful experience.

-Very Thin

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Okay bud,
I was a super skinny dude in high school. Bro, I was 5'5 and 118 lbs in high school in 92. I am going to tell you the following: Now at 36, through smart training and diet I am now 190. Here is the thing......eat, a lot. Watch the Lays chips and get your calories from whole foods. Fruits, vegetables, amino acids, whey protein, oatmeal, etc. for cereals I recommend things like granola and Kashi.

The weights you have can be challenging. It is all about rep tempo when you have lighter weight. Best I can tell you is super slows......here's the thing......take 3-5 seconds on the eccentric and concentric part of the exercise.....don't go to lockout on the eccentric or concentric part of the exercise either as this keeps tension on the muscle. A good physique can be obtained, just be
patient.

Oh and you can only ingest 25 grams of quality protein at once....So all these neat proteins that promise 50 grams and all is just giving you a more is better attitude is not doing you any favors.