Mr Britain

weight lifting? I am 13 (i'll be14 in june) and i am 5'7, i play fottball so i need to bulk up so my friend suggested me to free weight soi am planning to buy a pair of 5kg dumbbells, can lifting weights stunt growth?

Weight lifting? I have been lifting weights to gain muscle and to lose weight. I can tell I’m gaining more muscle in my arms but I’m not losing any weight either, Nor have I gain any. I have cut down on all of the bad foods and I have been exercising more, but for some reason I cant go below how much I weight now Why is that ?

Weight Lifting? Hey im 17yrs old 5'9" 230lbs. I started lifting in May and i was 280lbs. The last 3 weeks i stayed the same weight. I added in 2 miles of running 5 times a week 2 weeks ago and i still vary from 228-230. I use to lift heavy weights light reps. Now my goal is to be 180lbs cut, ripped, and defined. Im going to keep on running but should i now switch from lifting heavy weights and turn to lifting lighter ones to get my body out of its plateau and burn more fat?

WEIGHT LIFTING?!?!?!? im 14, weighin in about 95 pounds, and my dad has a weight bench, but only has a bar that weights 45 and a 25 pound weight on one side and the same on the other, all together its 95 pounds, i cant lift all of that but i can bench just the bar and i've done 10 reps and 3 or 4 sets for a week and i have noticed the muscles getting stronger in my right arm. should i be lifting more? how many reps and sets should i be doing?

What is the best weight lifting regimine to get skinnier? I'm a mid-twenties woman and just getting back into excersizing cause I am really fat. I need to lose about 30 lbs and tone all over, but I don't know how to do it. I want to try weight lifting, but I have never done it before, and I have a lot of questions: Is it better to do many reps with low weights or a few reps with heavy weights? I usually jog a couple miles 3 or 4 times a week. Should I do this before or after lifting? Do I need to warm up or stretch before I start lifting? How many times a week should I go to the gym? I am completely lost. Any advice will help!

What weight lifting/exercise routine should I follow as a beginner? I am 6' and 200lbs. I am joining a gym and want to know what's best for exercise and weight lifting for just normal toning up and maybe some belly loss. The gym has treadmills, elipticals, etc and weight area that I know nothing about...Any help in both or either is appreciated! Including how often a week to do it and any rotations. I've never worked out before, but am generally not weak.

What kind of weight lifting simulates a bench press that I can do without a spotter? I like to go to the gym alone. I am trying to develop my upper body. I am an extreme novice and know nothing about weight lifting. I would like to do an exercise that develops the chest. But I don't like to work out with anyone else because the weight lifters scare me. I don't need someone pushing me to do something that will hurt myself. And I don't want to be humiliated because I have trouble lifting the bar without the weights.

Can anyone tell me the difference between doing aerobics+weight lifting and only weight lifting? Can anyone tell me the difference between doing aerobics+weight lifting and only weight lifting? My question is, can anyone post links about tests or studies being done about the different results of people who do weight-lifting AND cardio/aerobics, VERSUS people who only do weight-lifting? Im asking because i want to know what the differences were in their gains? Thanks in advance!

What are the key weight lifting exercises to gain strength? There seem to be a trillion different weight lifting exercises -- many targeting every little muscle in the body. That's great if one's looking to be a bodybuilder, but I want to my improve overall strength. If I gain some muscle mass, great. But it's not my first goal. What do you think are the key weight lifting exercises that work the major muscle groups?

What kind of weight lifting will make my punches faster instead of slowing them down? What kind of weight lifting will make my punches faster instead of slowing them down and at the same time ofcourse making me stronger. Is doing the traditional up to the shoulder and down to the leg standing up motion the right way for what I'm saying? I already have the weights to use. So what I'm asking is do I have the right format to gain strength while increasing speed instead of decreasing it.

How long until I can see weight lifting results? If I start lifting weights tomorrow (curls and lifting dumbbells above my head) and doing push ups, how long until I will be able to see results of bigger/more defined muscles. I am not planning to do cardio btw. I'm of slightly above average weight, not fat.

What are good weight lifting chest exercises to lose man boobs? What are good weight lifting chest exercises to lose man boobs? I already do bench press a machine, and flys. I know I should be doing more but I just dont know what is effective. I already know I should manage my diet so I just want to know the most effective exercises.

What's the difference between running shoes and weight lifting shoes? I was looking online for some running shoes and came across weight lifting shoes and wanted to know what the difference was between the two. I run and weight and know that running shoes can better your performance by a ton when you run long distances but do weight lifting shoes do the same when lifting? If so how? Thanks to all who answered.

Is the 5x5 weight lifting rouine good for MMA training? If not what routine will keep me flexible? I wanna start weight lifting like the MMA fighters do. Is this 5x5 routine good for having powerfull punches but also keep me flexible? Also is the 5x5 routine for all weight lifting excersises or just upperbody?

What is the best weight lifting exercise for football? If I could do just one weight lifting exercise for football, what would it be? Also, what are the next best two or three?

How do you measure weight lifting to determine overall champion? Is there a formula that is used to determine the pound for pound champion with regards to weight lifting?

What vitamin supplements should I take when weight lifting? I am getting into weight lifting to help define my body. I am taking Equate men's health daily multivitamin already, as well as increasing my protein intake. What other supplements should I take while weight lifting? Thanks!

What weight lifting exercises will allow me to run a faster mile? I wanna cut down on my mile time by a few minutes form 3 years ago. It was 11min (It was in fifth grade and I was fat). I wanna get it around 8 mins. What weight lifting exercises will increase. I know also to run thuogh.

Whats a good weight lifting routine i can do at home? I am 16 years old, male and need a weight lifting routine that will build up my arms, chest and shoulders. Preferably one that does not require a gym weight room. I honestly do not have the time, with dancing, work, and school and my existing exersize routine. (Mostly cardio and Abs) I can purchase dumbells and other weights and do what i need to at home. But please do not suggest diet pills or any of that crap. Thanks for the help.

What type of weight lifting gloves should I wear? I've been lifting weights for a little while now, but I'm getting these tough calluses that my wife doesn't like. Also, my hands sometimes give out before my arms do. Would weight lifting gloves help? Also, I don't want to look like a meathead. I remember reading somewhere about these gloves that only fit on the inside of your hands - they're more like leather straps that go over the inside of your knuckles. Anyone have any idea what this could be? Or have other suggestions for weight lifting gloves that aren't so dorky looking?

How do should I start off weight lifting? My doctor suggested for me to try weight lifting to lose some weight but I don't know what to do or how to start. Any tips on what I should use and a good work out?

What is the best weight lifting program / start out for Beginners? Im 15 and want to start weight lifting this summer. Now im kinda skinny and I want to know what should I eat? How much should I lift? How much time should I spend lifting? How many times a week? And anything else that could help me out. Thanks :)

How do I make a weight lifting program that is right for me? I am new to weight lifting and want to make a program and I am doing it to build muscle. I know I want to work on certain areas like my glutes and chest and arms, but what do I do!? Thanks for your help!

What are some simple weight lifting exercises that I can do? I already have a weight bench and weights. I worked out under my school's football weight lifting program, and I want to do my own but I'm not sure about what routine I should use. Any suggestions?

What are some good weight lifting and workout routines? I just recently bought a weight set. It has the ability to do bench and inclined bench press, butterflyes, a leg lifter thing, dumbells where I can add as much weight as I want, and a thing where you can put your arms to use a curling bar (I also bought a curling bar). I also bought an excercise ball to help me do sit-ups and push-ups. Anyone know any or know of a website that can help me get started on a weight lifting and workout routine? Greatly appreciated.

What is an effective weight lifting routine for building muscle? How many sets/repetitions? What is an effective weight lifting routine for building muscle? How many sets and repetitions per set should I be doing? For example, if I am doing bench presses, should I do 12 repetitions and slightly increase the weight per set? Or should I use a larger increase the weight per set and do less repetitions? If anyone could provide some tips or advice, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Whats the best weight lifting routine for someone who wants to stay flexible for martial arts? i want to lifts weights but ive heard that the harder you lift the harder it is to get or stay flexable....whats the best weight lifting routine to just tone up and still stay flexible?

What supplements should i take for weight lifting? I have just started weight lifting and i was told i should be taking supplements. There are so many, which ones should i be taking or do i even need them. I am basically looking to bulk up and gain muscle.

What is a good weight lifting plan for a woman trying to lose weight? I'm a 23 year old female wanting to find an effective weight lifting plan that will complement a 6 day a week running plan.

What kind of weight lifting stunts your growth? I want to know what kind of weight lifting stunts your growth because i want to work out but im 14 and only 5 1 so i wanna grow. Does benching stunt your growth? If not then what does?

What are good weight lifting day combinations? I want to start lifting hard because wrestling season is over and I can gain weight. I am focusing more so on upper body: biceps, triceps, chest, shoulders, and back. What would be good combinations on days like would shoulders and triceps be good or what. Please help

What is the right weight for me when I am lifting weights? I am a huge 350 lbs 6'2. Usually sedentary. But I am now convinced that I need to make changes. When I am at Bally's to lift some weights, my wife get scared that I am doing it wrong (she said that I jerk as I lift or I could be over a weight lifting limit). My goal is to loose weight and body fat by cardio and building more muscles.

What is more effective: cardio before or after weight lifting? I want to gain lean muscle mass while losing weight, so would doing cardio before or after weight lifting be helpful? Also, is it absolutely necessary to do a 5 minute warmup for cardio if I'm going to go back on there after I lift weights?

How long does it take to see results from weight lifting? I started lifting about two months ago doing curls, benching, and some other arm exercises but haven't seen that much increase in the size of my arms and chest. I lift at least four times a week, sometimes more and I've gotten stronger and keep adding more weight but I haven't gotten any bigger. How long does it take to see results?

How much calories do you lose from weight lifting in an hour? I'm curious, I'm always tired of doing treadmill then weight lifting, I want to build mass muscle. I want to know how much calories do you lose from weight lifting to your limit, is it higher than doing it on treadmill or any exercise machine?

Is it smart to go running after weight lifting? I am a Track Runner/ Football player and we started weight lifting for Football. Is it okay to do sprints afterwards. Will my muscles get smaller after this. I drink like a protein shake, but is it good running after weight lifting?

What food should i not eat while lifting weight/building muscle? I need help, i cant find any sites that can help me with finding out what foods i should not eat while lifting weights/building muscle. This is for my school project, im explaining weight lifting.

How much weight am I suppose to gain in weight lifting? I started weight lifting about 3 months ago, and already I seen myself gained 10 pounds. Is that a normal weight to gain, or am I also eating too much? I'm 6', so that makes me a tall guy. I started out not knowing anything about weight lifting, but now I could bench about 225 max and the same with squat. So, could someone tell me if I gained 10 pounds of fat over the 3 months, or muscle, or both?

Whats a good weight lifting routine that I can do at home? I am 16 years old, male and need a weight lifting routine that will build up my arms, chest and shoulders. Preferably one that does not require a gym weight room. I honestly do not have the time, with dancing, work, and school and my existing exersize routine. (Mostly cardio and Abs) I can purchase dumbells and other weights and do what i need to at home. But please do not suggest diet pills or any of that crap. Thanks for the help.

What are some good weight lifting chest exercises? What are good weight lifting chest exercises to lose man boobs? I already know I should manage my diet so I just want to know the most effective exercises.

How to keep your weight lifting progress in check? Hey guys. I'm into weight lifting and wanna get back into it. I've been lost though on how to keep things on track. Like being organize with it and I don't know how to right things down... Like Writing it on paper. I could do it in my head but not on paper. Is there a program out there or something that can keep track of the progress I'm doing?

What basic weight lifting exercises should I do? I'm a 29 year old male in decent shape. 5' 10" 205 lbs. I have a curl bar with weights and two dumb bells. Plus, I also have a cheap home gym with a military press and butterfly attachment. So, what are the basic exercises I should be doing and what weight range should I be lifting at. Also, how many reps and sets? Thanks much.

How will running after weight lifting effect your body? What will happen if I run after my weight lifting, I do bench press and curls. Also I'm looking to become more defined?

Will jogging while starting weight lifting make me lose the muscle I'm trying to build? So I am 6'4", 165lbs and want to start exercising. I was planning on doing some weight lifting and than every other day go for a jog. I told a friend who is exercising already and he said that was a bad idea because the muscle I will be building will be burned away from the jogging I'll be doing. It doesn't make sense to me, but is this true? Am I going to have to lift weights for awhile, and then I can throw in some jogging?

What are the most important weight lifting exercises to do? I use bodybuilding.com and the only exercises that they let you enter information for are: Rows, Squats, Bench Press, Deadlift, Bicep Curl and Overhead Press. Are these the most important weight lifting exercises for your body? If not, what are the exercises that I should use for my routine?

How long does it take to see results when weight lifting? I have been lifting for 2.5 weeks to help me gain some weight. I was wondering how long will it take before I start to notice my arms getting more muscle/toned?

How much weight lifting should I do in the gym? I am going to go to gym and do about an hour and 15 mins of cardio everyday except Sunday... and i was just wondering how many reps of 10 should i do with weight lifting if I only want to burn fat? NOT build giant giant muscle? YEAH 'YAAA' i actually do know about loosing weight being i lost about 40 pounds last year at a gym. oh and if i do this do you think i could loosse 25 lbs by sep 5?

How should weight lifting gloves properly fit? I want to buy some weight lifting gloves but I am unsure about the size. Should they be skin tight or have some slack? Also, should the glove stop below or at the knuckle? I tried on out a couple pairs. The medium size was kind of tight and small and the large seems a a bit loose and long. I am not sure which ones to get. Any advice?

What's the difference between resistance training and weight lifting? I have been doing both, resistance training and weight lifting, but never could tell the difference between them. Do they work difference muscles or do different things?

Is it safe to start weight lifting at 15? Okay I'm 15, male and 5'9. So I was just wondering is it recommended for me to start weight lifting? Should I do heavy lifting like that on Bowflex machines or just regular lifting dumbells?

What natural foods should I eat after weight lifting? I read that it is good to eat right after weight training, but I don't want to use protein shakes. What foods should I be eating? Also, what should I eat before weight lifting? My goal is trying to bulk up.

Does weight lifting make you not grow as much as you would have? Well, my question is.. Does weight lifting, NOT power lifting make your not grow as much as your originally should have? Many people say yes it does affect your growth others say no it does not effect your growth. So which one is true?

How should I go about beginning weight lifting? Up to this point I have just been doing push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups in different hand positions, knee-ups, and dips. I have also been using the Perfect Push-Up. I now want to get into weight lifting. Would it be okay to lift weights every other day or should there be a bigger gap? Can I do the same weightlifting workouts on days that I lift or must I do different workouts? Please explain.

How should I re-balance my weight lifting and cardio after donating blood? After donating blood, I do notice feeling a bit "winded" during cardio for about a week (I wait 24 h before any type of exercise). Is it ok to focus more on weight lifting during that time? I try to balance both on a regular basis but need to figure out a strategy for the week after a blood donation.

Why do I sweat more doing static weight training than regular weight lifting? Like doing three sets of plank, lunges or triceps and holding that position for 30 seconds rather than normal weight lifting (doing a certain amount of repetitions). I did this today during my training (holding the same position for 30 seconds three times) and sweat a lot more than when doing the normal weight training, so I was just wondering. Thanks!