Newbie - When to stop?

[jgk62]

After reading the boards for a couple days I decided to join. Lots of great info here!

I have a stupid question. I'm thin build with high metabolism. I recently started working out with free weights and a pulley system home gym. My goal is to fill out my clothes, so I'd like to add inches all around.
My workout involves exercising different parts using the most weight I can handle for up to 6-8 reps.
My question is: Should I stop my routine when I'm feeling 'bulked up'? Because if i keep lifting, the bulked up feeling dissipates and i'm wondering if i should have stopped after the first set....
Hope this makes sense.

Thanks in advance!

 

[zackdarnell]

My question is: Should I stop my routine when I'm feeling 'bulked up'? Because if i keep lifting, the bulked up feeling dissipates and i'm wondering if i should have stopped after the first set....

What does your routine look like?

Welcome to Elite, by the way.

 

[Drunken_Weasel]

Should I stop my routine when I'm feeling 'bulked up'? Because if i keep lifting, the bulked up feeling dissipates and i'm wondering if i should have stopped after the first set....
Hope this makes sense.

Thanks in advance!

No, You should do multiple sets. Just one set isnt going to do as much for you as 3-5 will.

 

[serapio]

there no things as stupid questions, but tell us about your routine to help you better

 

[Happyastro]

Heavy duty.

Workout 6 days on, 1 day off.

Hit each body part 2 times a week.
Focus on heavy compond movement.
Forget the pully system pulldown; use the chinup bar for weighted chinups instead it will build you up alot faster.
As for hamstrings forget the pully system too; use stiff leg dead lifts. (careful use a good belt and form)
People say that you have to be a high level body builder to work out 6 days a week; I say they are highlevel BECAUSE they work out 6 days a week to begin with.
(But I am a Mesomorph/ectomorph; so if you feel drain either increase your cal intake or do a 3 on, 1 off.)

Eat 500 calories+ above your maintenance level.
Maintenace level= 12 X lbs

Take a caffein pill+ Ephedrine pill+ Aspirin pill 20 mins before workout. and one in the afternoon.
Take a b12 injection every second day for 3mls (it may be a waste but damn I feel good on the stuff.)

Eat High quality protein, and fats; as for carbs adjust it so you get the best water retention level for lifts (rule of thumb if you can see a "moon face" coming on when you look in the mirror; you are getting enough carbs DO NOT take more as it will get converted to fat)

That is my work out I am a Mesomorph/ectomorph body type; so adjust it to your needs; as a pure ectomorph you should maybe increase you calorie intake to 700+ instead of my +500.

As for Abs sit ups lying on a boxing ball; it will involve your middle abs more together with your upper.
To polish off your lower abs focus on weighted hanging raises (use a strap to allow you to focus on your abs; as you are not training grip but your abs)
Use weights to train abs just like any other body part.
And keep in mind that you will not be able to see your abs till about 9% body fat; and your lower abs will require about 7% body fat for most people.)

Train on and good luck.

As for steriods; stay off it until you reach your genetic potential.

Mad Mongolian

 

[zackdarnell]

Re: Heavy duty.

Workout 6 days on, 1 day off.

Hit each body part 2 times a week.
Focus on heavy compond movement.
Forget the pully system pulldown; use the chinup bar for weighted chinups instead it will build you up alot faster.
As for hamstrings forget the pully system too; use stiff leg dead lifts. (careful use a good belt and form)
People say that you have to be a high level body builder to work out 6 days a week; I say they are highlevel BECAUSE they work out 6 days a week to begin with.
(But I am a Mesomorph/ectomorph; so if you feel drain either increase your cal intake or do a 3 on, 1 off.)

Eat 500 calories+ above your maintenance level.
Maintenace level= 12 X lbs

Take a caffein pill+ Ephedrine pill+ Aspirin pill 20 mins before workout. and one in the afternoon.
Take a b12 injection every second day for 3mls (it may be a waste but damn I feel good on the stuff.)

Eat High quality protein, and fats; as for carbs adjust it so you get the best water retention level for lifts (rule of thumb if you can see a "moon face" coming on when you look in the mirror; you are getting enough carbs DO NOT take more as it will get converted to fat)

That is my work out I am a Mesomorph/ectomorph body type; so adjust it to your needs; as a pure ectomorph you should maybe increase you calorie intake to 700+ instead of my +500.

As for Abs sit ups lying on a boxing ball; it will involve your middle abs more together with your upper.
To polish off your lower abs focus on weighted hanging raises (use a strap to allow you to focus on your abs; as you are not training grip but your abs)
Use weights to train abs just like any other body part.
And keep in mind that you will not be able to see your abs till about 9% body fat; and your lower abs will require about 7% body fat for most people.)

Train on and good luck.

As for steriods; stay off it until you reach your genetic potential.

Mad Mongolian

This doesnt answer his question at all.

 

[Happyastro]

Opps hehe

Yeah you should not stop because of some feeling; keep going focus on your strength gains and monitor the "moon face" as a rough guide for water weight.

 

[Thaibox]

Re: Heavy duty.

Workout 6 days on, 1 day off.

Hit each body part 2 times a week.
Focus on heavy compond movement.
Forget the pully system pulldown; use the chinup bar for weighted chinups instead it will build you up alot faster.
As for hamstrings forget the pully system too; use stiff leg dead lifts. (careful use a good belt and form)
People say that you have to be a high level body builder to work out 6 days a week; I say they are highlevel BECAUSE they work out 6 days a week to begin with.
(But I am a Mesomorph/ectomorph; so if you feel drain either increase your cal intake or do a 3 on, 1 off.)

Eat 500 calories+ above your maintenance level.
Maintenace level= 12 X lbs

Take a caffein pill+ Ephedrine pill+ Aspirin pill 20 mins before workout. and one in the afternoon.
Take a b12 injection every second day for 3mls (it may be a waste but damn I feel good on the stuff.)

Eat High quality protein, and fats; as for carbs adjust it so you get the best water retention level for lifts (rule of thumb if you can see a "moon face" coming on when you look in the mirror; you are getting enough carbs DO NOT take more as it will get converted to fat)

That is my work out I am a Mesomorph/ectomorph body type; so adjust it to your needs; as a pure ectomorph you should maybe increase you calorie intake to 700+ instead of my +500.

As for Abs sit ups lying on a boxing ball; it will involve your middle abs more together with your upper.
To polish off your lower abs focus on weighted hanging raises (use a strap to allow you to focus on your abs; as you are not training grip but your abs)
Use weights to train abs just like any other body part.
And keep in mind that you will not be able to see your abs till about 9% body fat; and your lower abs will require about 7% body fat for most people.)

Train on and good luck.

As for steriods; stay off it until you reach your genetic potential.

Mad Mongolian

WTF????
I'm not even going to begin with whats wrong with this. This guys a thin newbie trying to bulk. How the hell does this have anything to do with him or his question. Not to mention its bad advice. Damn.


jgk62.......I think I understand your question, and no you shouldn't stop. That feeling is good.

Good luck with your training, welcome to the boards, and ask as many questions as you want until you're a 290 lb monster Lots of good bros/info here

 

[Happyastro]

Worked so far.

The training has worked so far; str going up week per week, fat levels negligible.
I believe the body will adjust if given the right food and stress.
Many training partners use similar routine crosstrained with thaiboxing/wrestling and they get good gains (albeit some are on gear.)

Why would a heavy routine not work out for a newbie?

Mad Mongolian

 

[theoak01]

Re: Worked so far.

Why would a heavy routine not work out for a newbie?

Mad Mongolian

because he does not have the form down and that is what is important,light weight will still allow weight gain as this is something new to the body,once form is down weight can go up