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Quotealex · 12-30-2006, 10:45 PM

Can one gain muscles doing just calisthenic exercises (i.e. pushups, sit-ups, leg raise, etc)? Or one must use weights to gain muscles?

hamburg · 12-30-2006, 10:54 PM

You will get stronger and gain muscle by doing pushups and leg raise etc

tony286 · 12-30-2006, 10:54 PM

You will be then it will stop once your body adapts to that weight.

collegeboobies · 12-30-2006, 10:57 PM

yes and there are many many different styles of pushups and situps to do so change them up when you get used to one

pornguy · 12-30-2006, 11:03 PM

Yes, and it is well worth the time. Then throw in some swimming, and you are set.

VeriSexy · 12-30-2006, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by collegeboobies

yes and there are many many different styles of pushups and situps to do so change them up when you get used to one

what he said

EscortBiz · 12-30-2006, 11:16 PM

how much muscle we talking about you trying to gain

Quotealex · 12-30-2006, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by EscortBiz

how much muscle we talking about you trying to gain

Enough to be cut and be noticible with a t-shirt on.

EscortBiz · 12-30-2006, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex from Montreal

Enough to be cut and be noticible with a t-shirt on.

the getting cut part has more to do with diet then anything else

gaining musle that will be noticed with a shirt on you will need weights unless you have some supreme genetics

its hard to gain muscle and stay cut at the same time just because a different type of diet is needed to pack on muscle and different to cut up, the guys you see in fitness mags all cut arent cut all year round they got an on and off season

regardless bodyweight training is a great foundation to anything

reliable · 12-30-2006, 11:28 PM

Actually if you are going to look in the mirror and see size difference you'd be surprised to know that it depends on the kind of muscle your genetics have given you. There's like a red or white muscle? something like that, and even a painful test to determine what you are genetically disposed to.
So quite often if you see someone with a huge chest, either they like Steroids, or they are genetically disposed with red muscle fiber that when it tears grows in thickness and depth.
.. something like that, I'm no expert but this is pretty well known now

as far as gaining strength, it's all about pushing the muscles to adapt to heavier weights each week. Most schools of thought advise on a 2 day on 2 day off lifting schedule.

of course diet is the most important part and easily screwed.. 6 small meals a day protein packed, do about a gram to 1.5 gram of protein per muscle pound of your body

gecko · 12-30-2006, 11:32 PM

I course you can but you'll need to lift more heavy weights if you want to body build

ajrocks · 12-30-2006, 11:36 PM

Genetics do play a big part but doing proper push ups and sit ups and challenging your body more and more will build muscle.

Psycho_x · 12-30-2006, 11:37 PM

If your looking to gain muscle mass by doing set ups try adding some weights. Start with about a 5-10lb on your chest.

starpimps · 12-30-2006, 11:50 PM

it will help,
but you need to train with wieghts also

Halcyon · 12-30-2006, 11:59 PM

I'm not big, but I'm happy with my build. I haven't lifted a weight in 2 years. Just push ups, pull ups, sit ups (and genetics).

taken last night:

Vittorio · 12-31-2006, 12:04 AM

You can't grow muscle unless you give them something to build with. You must EAT MORE to GAIN more. And eating PROTEIN will build up your muscle mass if you exercise those muscles.

Xplicit · 12-31-2006, 12:06 AM

Protien is the only thing your muscles eat - remember that quote.

emthree · 12-31-2006, 12:20 AM

Better than weights for some target goals.

emthree · 12-31-2006, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcyon

I'm not big, but I'm happy with my build. I haven't lifted a weight in 2 years. Just push ups, pull ups, sit ups (and genetics).

taken last night:

You have girly hands.
Nice though

MikesTraffic · 12-31-2006, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcyon

I'm not big, but I'm happy with my build. I haven't lifted a weight in 2 years. Just push ups, pull ups, sit ups (and genetics).

taken last night:

Torso looks great bud, the only thing i see needing a minor update for perfection would be to do some curls and skullcrushers to build up your biceps and triceps slightly....but none the less bravo on good genetics, I started lifting 2 weeks ago for the first time in forever, gotta get back in the grind haha

Violetta · 12-31-2006, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcyon

I'm not big, but I'm happy with my build. I haven't lifted a weight in 2 years. Just push ups, pull ups, sit ups (and genetics).

taken last night:

I guess that says it all!

Deputy Chief Command · 12-31-2006, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tony404

You will be then it will stop once your body adapts to that weight.

NOT TRUE

he-fox · 12-31-2006, 05:53 AM

sure you can, but free weights are the best for that.

Do not forget, diet is the most important, like many said above.

Deputy Chief Command · 12-31-2006, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xplicit

Protien is the only thing your muscles eat - remember that quote.

NOT TRUE

More Booze · 12-31-2006, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcyon

I'm not big, but I'm happy with my build. I haven't lifted a weight in 2 years. Just push ups, pull ups, sit ups (and genetics).

taken last night:

How much push ups, pull ups, sit ups do you do a day/week?

danevans · 12-31-2006, 06:48 AM

You can also (later when you get used to your body weight) take a backpack, put a few bottles of water or something heaver in it, and do pushups/pullups, it does work.

Quotealex · 12-31-2006, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcyon

I'm not big, but I'm happy with my build. I haven't lifted a weight in 2 years. Just push ups, pull ups, sit ups (and genetics).

taken last night:

Quote:

Originally Posted by More Booze

How much push ups, pull ups, sit ups do you do a day/week?

And how often per week do we need to these exercises? Can we do on set (20 to 50 repetions) of each daily?

Halcyon · 12-31-2006, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex from Montreal

And how often per week do we need to these exercises? Can we do on set (20 to 50 repetions) of each daily?

Personally, I am less concerend with numbers and more concerend with failure.

I do a very short workout:
2 sets of pushups, as many as I can, concentrating on good form and slowed down.
1 set of crunches, as many as I can do. Then 20 or so side crunches (each side) to finish up.

When I am doing pull ups. 2 sets of as many as I can do.

My schedule is abs- 6 days a week. (basically, daily if I can)
push ups 3 times. pull ups 3 times. (alternating)

Tanker · 12-31-2006, 01:40 PM

When I was in the Marines I worked out with weights maybe once a month.

We Ran and did lots of push ups, sit ups and other calisthenics. I hate using weights.

fuzebox · 12-31-2006, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcyon

I'm not big, but I'm happy with my build. I haven't lifted a weight in 2 years. Just push ups, pull ups, sit ups (and genetics).

taken last night:

That's impressive... Any cardio?

Halcyon · 12-31-2006, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fuzebox

That's impressive... Any cardio?

I usually go on a short bike ride or beach walk 5 days a week. But again, genetics is key.

facialfreak · 12-31-2006, 03:11 PM

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JB: Well not at first...
KG: Yeah?
JB: But over time.
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Enema · 12-31-2006, 03:14 PM

Not to detract from Hal's work, but that is mostly genetics.

Some guys are just lucky!

I'm slightly endomorphic so it's a pita to keep in shape, worth it though as I love the burn and find it easy to build/keep muscle!

CaptainHowdy · 12-31-2006, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by emthree

You have girly hands.
Nice though

! Jealous much?

Deputy Chief Command · 01-02-2007, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcyon

I usually go on a short bike ride or beach walk 5 days a week. But again, genetics is key.

genetics is bullshit

is all about technique ! and yes people with certain genetics do certain movements in a VERY efficient way thus making it easyier for them to get good results HOWEVER ; the good results are not DIRECTLY based on the genetics but rahter INDIRECTLY and thus anyone who learns the right movement ie ; the right way of doing an actual exercise can get similar results

the problem with many people is that they have no idea HOW to work out ; even most fitness instructors and all other crap are rather clueless ; ist all about anatomy and how muscles work and all ;

efficient movemnt is key; and that can be thaught; you actually have to work out your muscle to make them stronger ; the way most people work out all they do is make their muscle tired :

Joesho · 01-02-2007, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcyon

I'm not big, but I'm happy with my build. I haven't lifted a weight in 2 years. Just push ups, pull ups, sit ups (and genetics).

taken last night:

and your daily food diet as a lifestyle too dont forget LOL

Looking good though my man as always !

Joesho · 01-02-2007, 11:19 AM

Hershal wlaker NEVER lifted weights while he was in college football and he won the Hiesman award!

at the time his resistance training was all body oriented

push ups , sit ups , pull ups, Plyometrics, isometrics , etc.....

selena · 01-02-2007, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcyon

but I'm happy with my build.

For what it is worth, I am happy with your build too.

JD · 01-02-2007, 11:24 AM

yeah but you've got to adopt a good health diet as well. Eat more small meals and start doing protein shakes

Halcyon · 01-02-2007, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deputy Chief Command

genetics is bullshit

Well, thanks for the credit. But I have to say I strongly disagree.

Mediachick · 01-02-2007, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcyon

I'm not big, but I'm happy with my build. I haven't lifted a weight in 2 years. Just push ups, pull ups, sit ups (and genetics).

taken last night:

You look YUMMY

spazlabz · 01-02-2007, 12:21 PM

anal retentive point here

nothing you can ever do will help you 'gain muscles'

but you can increase the volume of your muscles by following a lot of the tips in this thread.

spaz

ForteCash · 01-02-2007, 12:22 PM

Yes, what kind of dumb question is this anyway?

carol.prime · 01-02-2007, 12:25 PM

you can surely gain muscles by push-ups for chest and sit-ups for stomach,
but it is for a long period of time...lift weights would do the best thing for you and by taking some vitamins...it will only take you up to 2 to 3 months, and you will see the improvement of your muscles easily...

spazlabz · 01-02-2007, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carol.prime

you can surely gain muscles by push-ups for chest and sit-ups for stomach,
but it is for a long period of time...lift weights would do the best thing for you and by taking some vitamins...it will only take you up to 2 to 3 months, and you will see the improvement of your muscles easily...

really? how many?

spaz

nico-t · 01-02-2007, 12:33 PM

yea i experienced it, during the holidays ive been slacking with workouts but since a year or more i do a couple of pushup and situp sets 5 to 6 days a week, plus bike rides of 45 minutes 5 days a week... it def showed this summer, when id be on the beach & ran into peeps i know they were all like wtf have u been doing haha..

Spudstr · 01-02-2007, 01:29 PM

anyone can gain muscle, its genetics that define the muscle.

WebcamCash Anita · 01-02-2007, 01:37 PM

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Ecchi22 · 01-02-2007, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tony404

You will be then it will stop once your body adapts to that weight.

pocketkangaroo · 01-02-2007, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcyon

I'm not big, but I'm happy with my build. I haven't lifted a weight in 2 years. Just push ups, pull ups, sit ups (and genetics).

taken last night:

I hate you.

I can't do that with working out all the time.

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