Comments on: Get Bigger And Stronger with Stronglifts.com http://artofmanliness.com/2008/01/17/get-bigger-stronger-with-strongliftscom/ Men's Interests and Lifestyle Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:48:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Toning Abshttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/01/17/get-bigger-stronger-with-strongliftscom/#comment-97540 Toning Abs Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:44:28 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=31#comment-97540 Doing compound lifts for five sets of five reps is a great a balance between strength building and superficial muscle hypertrophy. Done this way, your hypertrophy won’t be purely sarcoplasmic, which results in fluid-filled muscles that look big but don't have a corresponding increase in actual strength. Instead, the 5×5 method promotes myofibrillar hypertrophy: hard, dense muscle fibers that increase strength and size (with no puffiness). Doing compound lifts for five sets of five reps is a great a balance between strength building and superficial muscle hypertrophy. Done this way, your hypertrophy won’t be purely sarcoplasmic, which results in fluid-filled muscles that look big but don’t have a corresponding increase in actual strength. Instead, the 5×5 method promotes myofibrillar hypertrophy: hard, dense muscle fibers that increase strength and size (with no puffiness).

]]> By: Parthhttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/01/17/get-bigger-stronger-with-strongliftscom/#comment-92106 Parth Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:30:15 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=31#comment-92106 Frank Malone - I don't see any supplement ads on Mehdi's website. Frank Malone – I don’t see any supplement ads on Mehdi’s website.

]]> By: weight training routineshttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/01/17/get-bigger-stronger-with-strongliftscom/#comment-82995 weight training routines Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:27:12 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=31#comment-82995 The 5 x 5 approach is optimal if you want strength gains. However it is not so much suited to someone who really wants to increase their muscle size. For a great balance of strength, size and power it is recommended you perform 8 - 12 reps. The 5 x 5 approach is optimal if you want strength gains. However it is not so much suited to someone who really wants to increase their muscle size. For a great balance of strength, size and power it is recommended you perform 8 – 12 reps.

]]> By: Jakehttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/01/17/get-bigger-stronger-with-strongliftscom/#comment-77905 Jake Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:48:07 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=31#comment-77905 These 5x5/rippetoes type programs are really just good for beginners or people just interested in general fitness. You really need to take it to another level for better results, and yes I may do a more traditional bodybuilding routine but I squat 575lbs and deadlift 660lbs naturally, not bad for a pure bodybuilder who "isn't as strong as guys who lift for functional strength" as is commonly believed. Though I am for mostly only compound lifts there are a lot of other ways to add intensity and size/strength then sticking to a generic 5x5 routine and simply adding weight week after week.Definitely buy a scale (food and for yourself) and keep a daily worksheet of your food, if you're not making gains the key is not in randomly adding more protein or carbs here or there but in looking at this as a science and calculating what needs to be modified..... if you aren't doing this you are running along blindly hoping for the best. These 5×5/rippetoes type programs are really just good for beginners or people just interested in general fitness. You really need to take it to another level for better results, and yes I may do a more traditional bodybuilding routine but I squat 575lbs and deadlift 660lbs naturally, not bad for a pure bodybuilder who “isn’t as strong as guys who lift for functional strength” as is commonly believed. Though I am for mostly only compound lifts there are a lot of other ways to add intensity and size/strength then sticking to a generic 5×5 routine and simply adding weight week after week.

Definitely buy a scale (food and for yourself) and keep a daily worksheet of your food, if you’re not making gains the key is not in randomly adding more protein or carbs here or there but in looking at this as a science and calculating what needs to be modified….. if you aren’t doing this you are running along blindly hoping for the best.

]]> By: Frank Malonehttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/01/17/get-bigger-stronger-with-strongliftscom/#comment-66490 Frank Malone Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:01:52 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=31#comment-66490 Stronglifts is just a rip-off of Mark Ripptetoe's programs and information. The owner is a guy who just collects ad money from terrible supplements. Rippetoe, on the other hand, is a licensed strength trainer who runs a gym. Who would you trust? Stronglifts is just a rip-off of Mark Ripptetoe’s programs and information. The owner is a guy who just collects ad money from terrible supplements. Rippetoe, on the other hand, is a licensed strength trainer who runs a gym. Who would you trust?

]]> By: ArtFhttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/01/17/get-bigger-stronger-with-strongliftscom/#comment-54977 ArtF Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:24:49 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=31#comment-54977 I am a firm believer in the Stronglifts program and I thank you for pointing me in the right direction with this post. I started Stronglifts back in Feburary and have only good things to say about the results and my overall weight and health. Your doing men a great service, amigo. I am a firm believer in the Stronglifts program and I thank you for pointing me in the right direction with this post. I started Stronglifts back in Feburary and have only good things to say about the results and my overall weight and health. Your doing men a great service, amigo.

]]> By: Alexhttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/01/17/get-bigger-stronger-with-strongliftscom/#comment-35675 Alex Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:47:59 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=31#comment-35675 great post thanksi have heard about this program many times before. maybe i should take a look at it. great post thanks

i have heard about this program many times before. maybe i should take a look at it.

]]> By: Jackhttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/01/17/get-bigger-stronger-with-strongliftscom/#comment-32733 Jack Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:47:48 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=31#comment-32733 Hey, I'm 15 years old, I'm 6'3 and weigh 206lbs i workout every week 4 times a week. I want to be bodybuilder and everyone says that i'm big enough but my workouts arn't showing enough results. I want to be ripped like Arnold was in the 80's. Sum one please help me... Hey, I’m 15 years old, I’m 6′3 and weigh 206lbs i workout every week 4 times a week. I want to be bodybuilder and everyone says that i’m big enough but my workouts arn’t showing enough results. I want to be ripped like Arnold was in the 80’s. Sum one please help me…

]]> By: Northwesthuskiehttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/01/17/get-bigger-stronger-with-strongliftscom/#comment-24662 Northwesthuskie Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:08:07 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=31#comment-24662 creatine isnt great for putting on muscle it jus provides a hypertonic reaction in ur body to make ur cells keep more water which make u look bigger then u lose the water n become extrememly dehydrated...... if u want to gain weight im really vacant with suggestions but i can say muscle milk will def. help make u stronger!!! creatine isnt great for putting on muscle it jus provides a hypertonic reaction in ur body to make ur cells keep more water which make u look bigger then u lose the water n become extrememly dehydrated…… if u want to gain weight im really vacant with suggestions but i can say muscle milk will def. help make u stronger!!!

]]> By: Roccohttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/01/17/get-bigger-stronger-with-strongliftscom/#comment-24599 Rocco Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:28:59 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=31#comment-24599 Stronglifts 5X5 is a great programme to use if you are just starting out, but once you start shifting some serious poundage it ceases to be useful as it is no longer possible to get 5X5 reps with a heavy weight - you keep stalling and your progress bottoms out (I speak from experience here). I found that once I reached this stage cutting back to 3X5 and adding weight each week rather than each workout worked better - I'm no fitness expert however, so perhaps there a better ways. I also feel it is not possible to learn to lift by watching videos on the net - get yourself down the gym and book a session with a quality personal trainer as it will be money well invested. An old Polish guy who used to train Olympic athletes (or so he claimed) showed me how to squat and dead correctly and I've had no back or knee problems so far(touch wood). Stronglifts 5X5 is a great programme to use if you are just starting out, but once you start shifting some serious poundage it ceases to be useful as it is no longer possible to get 5X5 reps with a heavy weight – you keep stalling and your progress bottoms out (I speak from experience here). I found that once I reached this stage cutting back to 3X5 and adding weight each week rather than each workout worked better – I’m no fitness expert however, so perhaps there a better ways.
I also feel it is not possible to learn to lift by watching videos on the net – get yourself down the gym and book a session with a quality personal trainer as it will be money well invested. An old Polish guy who used to train Olympic athletes (or so he claimed) showed me how to squat and dead correctly and I’ve had no back or knee problems so far(touch wood).

]]> By: Dennis Rhttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/01/17/get-bigger-stronger-with-strongliftscom/#comment-24181 Dennis R Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:40:12 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=31#comment-24181 i am a 22 yrs old guy i am doing professnal body building, my weight is 63 kg so i want increase my wight with great musels size please give sum sugessition i am a 22 yrs old guy i am doing professnal body building, my weight is 63 kg so i want increase my wight with great musels size please give sum sugessition

]]> By: notanexperthttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/01/17/get-bigger-stronger-with-strongliftscom/#comment-4561 notanexpert Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:47:26 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=31#comment-4561 I would take it easy with the creatine since it can have negative side effects and is only a temporary fix.On the other hand quality protein supplementation did wonders for me both in high school football and mma. The benefits of various types of protein have been discussed ad nauseum on other sites. The brand I finally decided on was Optimal Nutrition (ON). For a post workout meal I mixed half ON whey with half Gatorade bought in bulk @ Costco (the best blend of cost effectiveness and just plain effectiveness).As to lifting for sports I know the power lifts are the most popular, but it has been my experience that nothing beats the O-lifts. I was first introduced to Olympic lifts when I ran track and I never looked back. Nothing beats a qualified coach for learning these lifts, but if there's no coach in your area, there are videos from jim schmitz that are invaluable.some links you might find useful:nutrition: http://www.johnberardi.com/articles/nutrition/index.htmo-lifts: http://www6.mailordercentral.com/ironmind/prodinfo.asp?number=1203general: http://www.t-nation.com/ (may be nsfw) I would take it easy with the creatine since it can have negative side effects and is only a temporary fix.

On the other hand quality protein supplementation did wonders for me both in high school football and mma. The benefits of various types of protein have been discussed ad nauseum on other sites. The brand I finally decided on was Optimal Nutrition (ON). For a post workout meal I mixed half ON whey with half Gatorade bought in bulk @ Costco (the best blend of cost effectiveness and just plain effectiveness).

As to lifting for sports I know the power lifts are the most popular, but it has been my experience that nothing beats the O-lifts. I was first introduced to Olympic lifts when I ran track and I never looked back. Nothing beats a qualified coach for learning these lifts, but if there’s no coach in your area, there are videos from jim schmitz that are invaluable.

some links you might find useful:

nutrition:
http://www.johnberardi.com/articles/nutrition/index.htm

o-lifts:
http://www6.mailordercentral.com/ironmind/prodinfo.asp?number=1203

general:
http://www.t-nation.com/ (may be nsfw)

]]> By: Kianhttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/01/17/get-bigger-stronger-with-strongliftscom/#comment-3327 Kian Sat, 17 May 2008 02:01:38 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=31#comment-3327 There needs to be some more information added to this article. First and foremost a 5x5 plan is a great program for some people, but for those just starting to lift weights it has serious potential for injury. Most people lift weights extremely poorly, and reading instructions on-line or even looking at pictures and video will only help some of the problems.I mean this in no offense to Mehdi and what he is done, but a lot of the information given on his website goes against modern science, biomechanics, physiology, and exercise science. If you were to follow his advice on how to perform a dip you would end up with an increased forward head posture, increased tightness in the neck and lower back, and most likely develop a shoulder injury.I've worked in the fitness industry as a trainer for over 4 years, and before that worked in gyms all up and down California, which is arguably the mecca of the fitness world (modern body building was started here). I'm an ACE CPT, STOTT SPX, C.H.E.C.K APD, have a B.A. in communication studies, and am in the middle of a Masters program in Exercise Physiology. I'm not trying to brag, but I've seen enough injuries caused by poor form that could have been prevented by good instruction and I don't want a good group of people who are trying to promote the benefits of manliness to be tainted with misinformation that could be potentially harmful.I would suggest to those who are interested in getting into training to meet with a well certified personal trainer (look for someone who's been in the industry for a while and is either ACE, NASM, OR CSCS certified); suck up your pride and learn how to do things right. Sure it may be expensive, but think of it this way 70-90 dollars with a trainer or a couple hundred grand with a surgeon, chiropractor and physical therapist when you slip a disc, or develop chronic back pain.For those of you who have been training for years I would still say get a session, most trainers will give you one free one, and if they can't teach you anything new then you're set. Odds are you're doing something that's going to mess your body up, so fix it.-Kian There needs to be some more information added to this article.
First and foremost a 5×5 plan is a great program for some people, but for those just starting to lift weights it has serious potential for injury. Most people lift weights extremely poorly, and reading instructions on-line or even looking at pictures and video will only help some of the problems.

I mean this in no offense to Mehdi and what he is done, but a lot of the information given on his website goes against modern science, biomechanics, physiology, and exercise science. If you were to follow his advice on how to perform a dip you would end up with an increased forward head posture, increased tightness in the neck and lower back, and most likely develop a shoulder injury.

I’ve worked in the fitness industry as a trainer for over 4 years, and before that worked in gyms all up and down California, which is arguably the mecca of the fitness world (modern body building was started here). I’m an ACE CPT, STOTT SPX, C.H.E.C.K APD, have a B.A. in communication studies, and am in the middle of a Masters program in Exercise Physiology. I’m not trying to brag, but I’ve seen enough injuries caused by poor form that could have been prevented by good instruction and I don’t want a good group of people who are trying to promote the benefits of manliness to be tainted with misinformation that could be potentially harmful.

I would suggest to those who are interested in getting into training to meet with a well certified personal trainer (look for someone who’s been in the industry for a while and is either ACE, NASM, OR CSCS certified); suck up your pride and learn how to do things right. Sure it may be expensive, but think of it this way 70-90 dollars with a trainer or a couple hundred grand with a surgeon, chiropractor and physical therapist when you slip a disc, or develop chronic back pain.

For those of you who have been training for years I would still say get a session, most trainers will give you one free one, and if they can’t teach you anything new then you’re set. Odds are you’re doing something that’s going to mess your body up, so fix it.

-Kian

]]> By: Anthony Altierihttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/01/17/get-bigger-stronger-with-strongliftscom/#comment-2768 Anthony Altieri Fri, 09 May 2008 00:25:12 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=31#comment-2768 im about 17 i weigh about 135 5′5 and bench 210 squat around 300-400 pounds…i took creatin alst year and it helped alot i bought cheap version from walmart lol only 20 bucks for a huge thing and i gained like 20 pounds then over the summer i stopped it and now im just 135 before i was as strong prob. mabe stronger sucks ive went through whey protein muscle milk, everything and havent gained a pound i cant say i eat a huge amount but i do eat alot i need somethin else then just that to gain weight and muscle…i work out every sat. monday. wed. thursday. for a long time now and i havent seen ne difference in size than last year last year i was huge from creatin from friggin walmart n now i take creatin monohydrate n doesnt even do the same effect n its like 60 for a tiny bottle its crazy…all i need is to gain alot of weight n muscle n keep it all i dont wanna stop workin out for a month and have it all go away u knoo? any suggestions? been a hassle for quite some time now i wanna get big idc ill get fat either way i wanna gain alot of weight im about 17 i weigh about 135 5′5 and bench 210 squat around 300-400 pounds…i took creatin alst year and it helped alot i bought cheap version from walmart lol only 20 bucks for a huge thing and i gained like 20 pounds then over the summer i stopped it and now im just 135 before i was as strong prob. mabe stronger sucks ive went through whey protein muscle milk, everything and havent gained a pound i cant say i eat a huge amount but i do eat alot i need somethin else then just that to gain weight and muscle…i work out every sat. monday. wed. thursday. for a long time now and i havent seen ne difference in size than last year last year i was huge from creatin from friggin walmart n now i take creatin monohydrate n doesnt even do the same effect n its like 60 for a tiny bottle its crazy…all i need is to gain alot of weight n muscle n keep it all i dont wanna stop workin out for a month and have it all go away u knoo? any suggestions? been a hassle for quite some time now i wanna get big idc ill get fat either way i wanna gain alot of weight

]]> By: anthonyhttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/01/17/get-bigger-stronger-with-strongliftscom/#comment-2623 anthony Fri, 02 May 2008 16:28:50 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=31#comment-2623 im about 17 i weigh about 135 5'5 and bench 210 squat around 300-400 pounds...i took creatin alst year and it helped alot i bought cheap version from walmart lol only 20 bucks for a huge thing and i gained like 20 pounds then over the summer i stopped it and now im just 135 before i was as strong prob. mabe stronger sucks ive went through whey protein muscle milk, everything and havent gained a pound i cant say i eat a huge amount but i do eat alot i need somethin else then just that to gain weight and muscle...i work out every sat. monday. wed. thursday. for a long time now and i havent seen ne difference in size than last year last year i was huge from creatin from friggin walmart n now i take creatin monohydrate n doesnt even do the same effect n its like 60 for a tiny bottle its crazy...all i need is to gain alot of weight n muscle n keep it all i dont wanna stop workin out for a month and have it all go away u knoo? any suggestions? been a hassle for quite some time now i wanna get big idc ill get fat either way i wanna gain alot of weight im about 17 i weigh about 135 5′5 and bench 210 squat around 300-400 pounds…i took creatin alst year and it helped alot i bought cheap version from walmart lol only 20 bucks for a huge thing and i gained like 20 pounds then over the summer i stopped it and now im just 135 before i was as strong prob. mabe stronger sucks ive went through whey protein muscle milk, everything and havent gained a pound i cant say i eat a huge amount but i do eat alot i need somethin else then just that to gain weight and muscle…i work out every sat. monday. wed. thursday. for a long time now and i havent seen ne difference in size than last year last year i was huge from creatin from friggin walmart n now i take creatin monohydrate n doesnt even do the same effect n its like 60 for a tiny bottle its crazy…all i need is to gain alot of weight n muscle n keep it all i dont wanna stop workin out for a month and have it all go away u knoo? any suggestions? been a hassle for quite some time now i wanna get big idc ill get fat either way i wanna gain alot of weight

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