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Rick

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 5:25 pm
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Hi Everyone:

Sorry about the newbie questions, but, I'm really wondering if I'm doing
things wrong... I've started Wight training (mostly doing curls, and am not
sure what the other excersizes are called, but, had some people show me a
few things I should be doing...

Anyhow, its been a couple months.. and I do feel stronger, but, haven't
noticed any muscle growth... is that normal? how long does it take for an
average body to start to show? or even start to look decent?

Thanks everyone
rjm

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rchrdcarlisle

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 5:25 pm
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On Mon, 4 Jul 2005 14:25:33 -0400, "Rick" <mydomine2003.RemoveThis@yahoodot.com>
wrote:

>
>Hi Everyone:
>
>Sorry about the newbie questions, but, I'm really wondering if I'm doing
>things wrong... I've started Wight training (mostly doing curls, and am not
>sure what the other excersizes are called, but, had some people show me a
>few things I should be doing...
>
>Anyhow, its been a couple months.. and I do feel stronger, but, haven't
>noticed any muscle growth... is that normal?

Yes. If you don't consume enough calories and enough protein you will
not get noticeable muscle growth even if you lift weights. YOu will
get stronger but not bigger.

In any case two months is not long enough time period. Noticeable
muscle growth takes time. If you want to accelerate the process eat
more, lift heavy, get enough rest/sleep.


>how long does it take for an
>average body to start to show?

Variable, largely determined by genetics.


> or even start to look decent?


Looking decent is in the mind of the beholder. Impossible to answer.

RC

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 5:25 pm
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Rick wrote:
> Hi Everyone:
>
> Sorry about the newbie questions, but, I'm really wondering if I'm doing
> things wrong... I've started Wight training (mostly doing curls, and am not
> sure what the other excersizes are called, but, had some people show me a
> few things I should be doing...
>
> Anyhow, its been a couple months.. and I do feel stronger, but, haven't
> noticed any muscle growth... is that normal? how long does it take for an
> average body to start to show? or even start to look decent?

There are too many variables to list but your starting point is
important. if you're fat you will shrink (assuming you are also eating
properly). If you're skinny you're not likely eating enough...eat more !
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A K

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 11:47 pm
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It will take some time but the other question that you need to ask is did
your caloric intake change. If you didn't change your diet and nyou're not
eating enough you won't see as much muscle growth as if you do eat more.

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"Rick" <mydomine2003 DeleteThis @yahoodot.com> wrote in message
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>
> Hi Everyone:
>
> Sorry about the newbie questions, but, I'm really wondering if I'm doing
> things wrong... I've started Wight training (mostly doing curls, and am
not
> sure what the other excersizes are called, but, had some people show me a
> few things I should be doing...
>
> Anyhow, its been a couple months.. and I do feel stronger, but, haven't
> noticed any muscle growth... is that normal? how long does it take for an
> average body to start to show? or even start to look decent?
>
> Thanks everyone
> rjm
>
>
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 11:36 am
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Rick,
I would focus on the large muscle groups (chest, back, and legs)
since this gets you the most development per workout. My biceps get
worked out pretty decently during a back workout and I wouldn't waste
too much time with curls. Nutrition is important. I eat a preworkout
carbo loading meal and then have a protein smoothie immediately
following the workout. I follow this with a meal an hour later. Are
you working out pretty hard? I feel like I get more gains when I work
out to failure a number of times in the workout and the next day feel a
little sore (or aware at least), I think of them as growing pains. Let
me know if you have any specific questions.

James
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