Recent content by CarlM

It can definitely work, it's all about effective frequency, there's a site I visit which actually did two articles on almost exactly what you're talking about here and here. The first is an actual program for beginners and the second is talking about frequency and recovery. I think they might...

Shrugs used to work well for me, they don't work these days at all. I think one thing that is worth mentioning in addition to what the other guys have said is that traps need a lot of variety and you need to focus on progressive overload. They're used to doing a lot if your half way active, and...

Nah, I have some of those attention loving neighbors you get that try to be noisy and conveniently only go outside when you do. I'd rather give up BBQ indefinitely than deal with those clowns shooting off there guns all night, acting like jackasses, just to eat some nice food.

As much as possible dawg, always be drinking water. I consume more during workouts though, sometimes around 1.5L during a session.

You need to eat more, weight has a lot to do with it... You also need to figure out what works for you. I know a lot of guys in the bodybuilding world who grow their arms with high rep curls. Equally this didn't work for me. Mine didn't start really growing until I started doing heavier lifts...

It's mainly the militant vegans that are the problem. Live and let live is my motto.

Creatine is the most studied supplement in the sports industry. Dude, you could have an accident and be protected from concussion from using it. I'd go for the creatine.

Lifting from home currently, super limited equipment. Looking to buy some like almost everyone right now.

You probably won't like the answer... "It depends". If you have all the time in the world for nutrition and recovery it can work. I used to do this in the summer when I'd be home from college in the 00s. I'd do 30 minutes in the AM, eat and sleep, then 30 minutes in the PM. No gear needed...

Also worth a mention that at a certain point you're not going to add more mass to your arms unless you're gaining overall weight. There is a limit to the size you can achieve at a certain weight.

This... Little bit of BCAA in there is fine if you want to give it a go. Have done it myself and didn't notice any improvements though. One thing I always go back to now and then is adding a little sugar in your water towards the end of the workout if you're having a low-carb protein shake...

Get some bitters or even just apple cider vinegar (like old-skool BB'ers used) as these help increase the acid levels of the stomach. If you look in to the conspiracy surrounding PPIs you'll quickly find out that most of the western world are actually not producing enough acid and instead of...

Obviously learn what you need to learn. However I'd spend time now building up a social media following and learning marketing. I've lost count of how many personal trainer buddies I've had over the years who got qualified and never got hired or lasted more than a year as a PT. Meanwhile...

Make sure diet is on point and do some good warm ups and you'll most likely be absolutely fine. If not and you've got some problem areas I'd recommend youtube and even a trip to the physio at some point in future.

Definitely switch things up... I often switch up exercise order just so things don't get unbalanced and screwy!