Comments on: 7 Things Stopping You From Building Lean Muscle

By: JaminAllKnight

JaminAllKnight — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 07:08:00 +0000

In reply to Clay. Actually, the theory behind the 5x5 program is to build up your skeletal muscles because they don't get as strong as other muscles which is why people Plateau in the gym, or they get hurt because their skeletal muscles can handle the load when they're doing high weights.

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Maxwell Smith — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 04:41:00 +0000

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By: Chad Howse

Chad Howse — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:47:53 +0000

In reply to Daire burke. Sign up to the site at the top of this page on the right-hand side. I'll give you 2 free workouts when you sign up. Let me know if you need help once you've entered your email address in there. See you soon.

By: Chad Howse

Chad Howse — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:45:02 +0000

In reply to Persian Chris. I really like going with high fats in the morning and low carbs. More and more studies are coming out saying that our fat cells are more receptive to insulin spikes in the morning, meaning low carbs and low dairy products in the am can help us with this. But we still need to keep the fats high in order to maintain muscle (but also elevate testosterone levels). So peanut butter's a great alternative, just don't slab it all over some high carb bread.

By: Daire burke

Daire burke — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:50:09 +0000

Hi im 5’5 wit a thin body athletic arms , nd a very fat bloated looking belly , i have started the gym but in the program i was give there was no sit ups ect, do i need to do sit ups in order get rid of this fuel tank!????? Also i eat well, but i dont know what to eat and when , where can i get free advice on a diet plan or is this posable , even just a template i can work from??

By: Clay

Clay — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:15:30 +0000

I'll have to agree on these except on number 7, stopping short on the reps. I think reps does not matter in the long run but the intensity of your lift, this is the theory behind 5×5 programs. But, as you said, different people have a different take when it comes to training till failure. Just do what works for you, we all have different genetics, so if lifting till failure gives you lean muscle then do so, but if staying on a systematic number of reps will give you the results you want then stick to it. the secret though would still be on the intensity of your lift, just increase it each week/workout and I'll assure you you'll experience failure and you'll build muscle. But then, just be systematic.