How effective are body weight programs to build muscle?

Below is the body weight program I'm thinking of doing. I'm 92 kg and want to get down to 85kg.

Cheers

I used to be unhappy with my appearance and I suffered from depression. I can finally say that I am comfortable in my own skin and I want to spread this positive energy in hopes that you can feel what I am feeling!

We're only a few bro's that set up home gyms  bench dumbells etc to keep us out of trouble and feel better about ourselves we've been pumping for few months now but after this guy shrugged us off and made us feel like that I'm now motivated to get into bodybuilding.  

I just don't know where to start. 

I'm slim but I've trained on & off most my life. Now I'm looking for the next step. Chur

I have just moved over to Auckland from London for work. I will be here for the next two years minimum.

Anyone based in AKL can you recomend a good bb gym?

Many thanks

Awesome to meet you all. 

I've done a couple of shows before but want to seriously gain muscle and compete in the sport model division next year in April- May. Love supporting fellow people who want to join and are looking for daily support/motivation.

No bullshit, no joining fee, no costs involved whatsoever. Just me getting a kick from getting a group together supporting others in the same position. 

Doesn't matter what gender you are, where you are on your journey and what federation you choose to join- this is just a space to encourage and motivate. 

Also I go to City Fitness in Albany if you want to do a meet up or group sessions there.  Let's face it- it's way easier to stick to a gym routine if you have others that go with you. 

Contact me whatsapp on +64274749124

I have a membership and both Les Mills & Anytime Fitness and looking for a training partner to spot etc.

I can pretty much train anytime from 4.30 am – 9.00 pm every day, so if anyone is around and fancies a training session let me know

Kev  

may not be the right topic but I’ll ask a questrion

im 42  and been training for almost 2 years. Something new I’ve started in my live. However being a hardgainer I bearly can build muscles I know I’m not 20 and have admitted that. Always been a skinny guy. But surely our here must be some tips help to get bigger and leaner in your 42. I also would love to have a pro bodybilding trainer to help me out 

any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot 

I’m in Auckland by the way 

team I need your help. I got myself into a bodybuilding space about a year ago and I love it. I’m 42 and I am a hard gainer easily can loose weight but to gain muscle a bit of a challenge. 

Could you please advise maybe recommend old school trainer that I can rely on. 

Not really keen on online and other social media etc 

would be awesomely appreciated if you could help 

thanks 

As anyone who has spent more than 10 minutes in a gym has probably noticed, the mechanics of the Smith machine causes the bar to travel further forward the lower it gets.

I see pretty much everyone trying to squat in this set up with their feet directly under the bar, which baffles me. Because as they descend they end up doubled over in a squished up good morning type position, often with their hips higher than the shoulders. To me this looks like a back injury waiting to happen, especially when they get adventurous and up the weight. Yet I have seen 'trainers' set clients like this.

I was shown to set up with my feet forward of center, mimicking a slightly less angled hack squat. I find this helps me keep my back straight and allows me to go all the way down and by varying the width if my feet and toe direction I can target specific areas better.

I know some say you shouldn't even bother doing squats in the Smith, but I like it to change things up a bit.

Anyway, the point/question is where should you place your feet?

CARB LOADING: my thoughts... I personally think a lot of people get this process confused. A lot of people talk about how much weight they are going to gain during the time that they eat their carbs and in my honest opinion this only happens if you have to shrink down substantially to make weight or if you spill over. What people don’t realise is that the point of eating carbs during a load is first to DRY OUT. Carbs pull water from the muscle and because of this, you LOSE weight, not gain. I believe the best way (majority of the time) is to focus on filling out AFTER drying out. This part can be risky, so depending on how well you know your body I recommend staying slightly flat, just full enough to get a pump and look full under the bright lights. It’s also obviously important to consider the amount of water you are drinking in relation to the carbs that you are eating. If you are eating a lot of carbs and drinking a lot of water you better know your body well enough to be doing so. To conclude, for the reasons above, don’t be surprised if you lose weight depending on how much water you shift. If you’re anything like me the amount may be substantial. But to be honest.. who cares, it’s about how you look anyway ? On a side note these photos were taken on a Thursday night after one full day of loading and Saturday mid day at the show.

So looking for any advice (or opinions even), on what I would need to look at foundation-wise before trying out for a first comp (just novice level - just to try it out for the experience).

I wouldn't say I'm a beginner lifter but I'm certainly not advanced. Been lifting for a little over 3 years (first year and a half just dicking around, learning, trying to lose weight etc), after that started liking it more and more, and trying to progress now.

Am looking at entering a comp just for the experience after a friend at the local supp store mentioned giving it a go.

I know asking what kind of foundation should I have is a broad question (and I can't really concentrate on it fully this year with my wedding coming up a little over a year from now - can't pull the trigger fully until that is done obviously), but I workout 4-5 times a week as it is so I figured why not see what I can work on myself until I can fully commit to it.

Also I know I need to look at a coach/mentor before I look at any form or prep but that comes with a cost I can't afford until the wedding is done also -again just looking for advice for things I can try and cover myself for the next year and a bit.

I'm 42yo, 87kg, bf% was 14.5 a couple months ago when I was 86kg (have upped carbs since then - was doing bodybuilding.com challenges online).

Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers guys

PS: ofc we aint comparing him to those ifbp oil spill bros

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when I squat I always struggle to get balanced and feel like I have the weight evenly distributed across both legs. And my right leg is dominant and takes most the weight when I squat and is a lot stronger then my left. Does any one know what could fix this, is it tight hip flexors. Because I can barely squat any weight, I struggle with a 20kg plate on each side. And also I feel like I twist at the bottom of my squat and don't drop straight down.  Also I can barely tense my left calf, it's getting better because ik training the shit out of them but still a lot less defined then my right, it's like my wholw

left side is weaker.

Thanks a lot in advance! 

Ben

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As ai am getting a bit older now (36 yo) and still competing in strongman, i

am having to do a lot more prehab work like foam rolling, self-massage etc.

Does anyone know a good sports masseur on the North Shore of Auckland who can apply good pressure, do trigger points etc to a relatievly large (100 kg) guy?

Also, what sort of price might i be looking at per hour?

Thanks

Justin

He won the 2001 Jnr Mr Universe but then seemed to drop off the scene

Obviously had alot of potential winning a title like that

I'm new to this whole thing. Before I start I'm 25yrs, 5ft8 and 73kg from Aucks. 

I have an athletic build and muscle comes pretty easy for me. But I want to start bodybuilding and just wanted to know where I start? 

Like for a beginner there is so much stuff to consider. Routines, meal plans/dietary intakes etc.  I have done some research, but googling anything with bodybuilding takes you to those shitty supplement sites that don't help what so ever. 

Also don't hesitate to ask questions about me to get a better understanding of me.