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Is this the diet and abs board or training board??
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vinylgroover
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Frickin' abs.
They shouldn't even be classified as a muscle group.
They shouldn't even be classified as a muscle group.
gettinlarger
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Thread of the year.
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ajtomasi
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Maybe there should be an "Abs" board . . .
The problem however would be that there would only be fattys in there, asking eachother how to get abs.
The problem however would be that there would only be fattys in there, asking eachother how to get abs.
Fatty4You
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I think you guys are waaaay over reacting, and not in a logical way. I mean think about it, everyone has their own agenda in the gym. Some people are there to improve cardiovascular health, some are their to increase strength, some purely want size. These are all valid in their own frame of reference.
If some of the other guys on this board are concerned with their abs, then hell, that's their goal. I don't think it is right to make fun of them because their goals dont go along with ours.
And you mock people because they don't know that diet has more to do with ab definition, and that spot reduction is a complete myth. Well, how are they supposed to learn what to do without asking? I mean, if they never ask on the training board about their abs, how would they ever find out that maybe they should be looking around on the diet board.
Our goal here as a fitness community should be to help each other in a positive way, and not just to bash on people who dont know any better.
And you know what, you are all totally hypocritical. I mean, when ever anyone posts a message that is like "hey check out this power lifts's stats and picture" or "you know you are a bodybuilder when..." or "is anyone watching the bench press comp. on tv" no body complains [and neither do i] that these have very little to do with training.... But when someone asks a question refering to their abs, which IS a part of training, y'all act like its totally wrong!!!
-Fatty
If some of the other guys on this board are concerned with their abs, then hell, that's their goal. I don't think it is right to make fun of them because their goals dont go along with ours.
And you mock people because they don't know that diet has more to do with ab definition, and that spot reduction is a complete myth. Well, how are they supposed to learn what to do without asking? I mean, if they never ask on the training board about their abs, how would they ever find out that maybe they should be looking around on the diet board.
Our goal here as a fitness community should be to help each other in a positive way, and not just to bash on people who dont know any better.
And you know what, you are all totally hypocritical. I mean, when ever anyone posts a message that is like "hey check out this power lifts's stats and picture" or "you know you are a bodybuilder when..." or "is anyone watching the bench press comp. on tv" no body complains [and neither do i] that these have very little to do with training.... But when someone asks a question refering to their abs, which IS a part of training, y'all act like its totally wrong!!!
-Fatty
gettinlarger
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Fatty4You said:
You know, Fatty is right. Everyone comes to these boards to learn. Newbies to the game may not know about dieting and such, and they may think "I'll ask the people on the training board. After all, my question does correlate to my training."
As much as I hate seeing several threads on one topic (i.e. How do I get a six pack?), it would be better to help these people out and point them in the right direction, rather than shun them away with sarcasm and rudeness. We're all here to learn from one another, not to look down on those who are less knowledgable.
PolishHammer1977
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How do get massive gunz like a bouncer/bodybuilder?
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gymtime
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gettinlarger said:
I agree. I think many of us, especially those who've been in the gym a few years or more, forget what it was like to be new to weightlifting/bodybuilding world, and how intimidating our first few trips to the gym were. When I started out, I, like most newbies, had a narrow view of what I wanted and how to achieve it. But that's how anyone starts any endeavor. No one starts out as an expert. You learn as you go.
But I too am guilty of getting a little snotty with the newbies. I realize that's difficult for you all to believe, but it's true! So I think it's time we all give the new kids a break.
bignate73
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gettinlarger said:
yep.
a quick link to a post that explains it will minimize people getting frustrated by restating the information. after a couple days or if the guy says "thanks", the mods can delete it...or better yet, the new guy can. saves clutter on the boards.
everyone has to start somewhere, true, but something can be said for using the search function as a newbie. usually most questions can be somewhat answered for a beginner and further clarification can be had by posting a more specific question.
louden_swain
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Mods. . . .please KILL THIS THREAD. . .it is taking up space.
I apologize for starting a useless thread, plus forgetting that people are really asking for help. This is what they deserve. . . good advice or guidance how to improve their training in all aspects.
I apologize for starting a useless thread, plus forgetting that people are really asking for help. This is what they deserve. . . good advice or guidance how to improve their training in all aspects.
Thaibox
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Fatty4You said:
You have to consider that the anti-ab post reaction was based upon the fact that there was like 3 threads on abs on 1st page of the board, and people were still asking.
If there was any question as redundant as that, regardless of topic, it would fall among the annoying category and people would start being less helpful and more critical. I think that everyone is justified in being harsh on the ab-pursuers, because if you see multiple threads on what you want to know about, its simply disrespectful and a waste of space to ask the same damn question a 4th or 5th time.
gmanlax7
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i've concluded after reading tons of training board threads that there are two types of people, those that are happy where they are , and those that can never get enough and are never satisfied.
i know plenty of kids who say they lift, go to the gym once or twice a week and spend their entire time curling and doing pressdowns. They will always weigh in 155-170, but every summer they have their nice 6pack and a few girls will fawn over them. O well. These kids have been looking the same since they were 14, and i already know they will look the exact same this summer, at 19. But they are happy with this, they have their 6packs and flaunt them all summer.
the other kind of person is what i like to think of myself and a lot of people on this board as, constantly striving to get bigger and stronger, not letting a little fat gain faze them in their quest for more muscle. They realize life is too short to stress about a 6pack, but it is long enough for a huge powerful body to be constructed through hardwork and dedication. I remember a qoute i read by Bfold when i first started coming here that said " Think long term."
that qoute has stuck with me and fuels how i train and what and how i eat. Im not overly concerned with getting super lean this summer, and probably wont be next summer either. I could start cutting now, but the gains are coming and i keep gaining size, so why stop?
If you had told me 3 years ago i would have the size and strength that i do now, i would have been happy. But the present me is disgusted, and hopefully will never be satisfied. Alright ive talked enough i gotta go eat
i know plenty of kids who say they lift, go to the gym once or twice a week and spend their entire time curling and doing pressdowns. They will always weigh in 155-170, but every summer they have their nice 6pack and a few girls will fawn over them. O well. These kids have been looking the same since they were 14, and i already know they will look the exact same this summer, at 19. But they are happy with this, they have their 6packs and flaunt them all summer.
the other kind of person is what i like to think of myself and a lot of people on this board as, constantly striving to get bigger and stronger, not letting a little fat gain faze them in their quest for more muscle. They realize life is too short to stress about a 6pack, but it is long enough for a huge powerful body to be constructed through hardwork and dedication. I remember a qoute i read by Bfold when i first started coming here that said " Think long term."
that qoute has stuck with me and fuels how i train and what and how i eat. Im not overly concerned with getting super lean this summer, and probably wont be next summer either. I could start cutting now, but the gains are coming and i keep gaining size, so why stop?
If you had told me 3 years ago i would have the size and strength that i do now, i would have been happy. But the present me is disgusted, and hopefully will never be satisfied. Alright ive talked enough i gotta go eat
Fatty4You
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I think i am lucky because i have NEVER had ab definition. I figure if i ever had them, i would feel bad that i dont have them now. But since i dont really know what i am missing, i dont care.
Its too psychologically terrifying for me to get abs cause i am afraid of losing too much muscle
-Fatty
Its too psychologically terrifying for me to get abs cause i am afraid of losing too much muscle
-Fatty
epimetheus
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spatts said:I have given out too many ripples.
I'll try again tomorrow.
You mean moderators don't have an unlimited supply of ripples?
Sheesh, what kinds of pros do you get?
