DJTranks said:
OK DOG I will keep you updated!
OK ALSO I talked to the weight trainer in the gym today and I talked to him about doing intense workouts and here is what he said..
He told me to do 8-10 reps of heavy weights and not do intense workouts because of my motabolism, He said to take protein shakes not a big deal, so does that sound good?
DJ
Not w\quite sure we have the same definition of "Intense" workouts as your trainer....but with a high metabolism most trainers will tell you to stay away from alot of the cardio activity including circuit training due to your amchine (body) being so efficient at breaking down and buring fuel.
By intense I meant doing my drop setting and using heavier weights. Because of the strength added and the muscle gained, it tends to tighten up ligaments attached to bone, and prohibits some of your height in the growth stage. (I assume you are close to done growing, although you could have a spurt within the years or so.) You doctor could explore and say that you are indeed done...that would be my assumption. THe good thing about being 5' 4" it is easier to add muscular bulk onto that frame because of a shorter range of motion...vs someone my size and taller. I am 5' 3" and I believe Raymond is 6' 4" or so (not sure) so anyone with height can attest to that fact. SO you are in a good situation.
Will protein shakes hurt you in the future...no...just extra calories and out of pocket expense.
Creatine for the money is the absolute best choice IMO. Safe and really is natural.
Apply that workout method to all body parts with one caveat..you will be in pain! It eases the 2nd week when you work out those muscles again, and by the third week you would have sent a serious message to your muscles, and they will respond. One thing I may have forgotten to add, when you get down to the lower weights on your drop setting let's say form 50lbs to below pon your legs....do them in rapid succession. You wil be amazed at how few you can do, and you should look at the weight and be in total awe that you are having a hard time moving it...especialy whne you get down to no weight attached...it's mind game but you will be amazed at how few you can do!
GLTU!!!
ALmost forgot your abs.... 6-packs and calves are two of the most areas affected by genetics, some have and some don't. I don't have calved...I could dunk in 9th grade and they are strong as heck...but size is not going to come to me. They sit high on the lower leg right under the knee...similiar two basketball players. Mostly consist of white muscle cells, vs. red muscle cells. Also known as quick twitch (white) and slow twitch (red) these cells repsresent short term explosives ness and quickeness, (WHite or quick) while red are considered (endurance muscles or slow)
Back to your abs, the only way to attempt to get a six pacl wqithout being genetically inclined is to add weight to your crunches, and I highly recommend handing "V" ups for you to aspire to in the future. Nedd incredibly strong abs and back for those). Most people make mistakes when the do crunches or situps and that is they fire their hip flexors to bring your torso up, focus on the muscle you want to use (loosen the legs and have your ankles dangle in air with no pressure on anything) I good rule of thumb while lying down doing crunches:
1) Lay flat with legs bent at the knee 45 degrees resting on a bench or in air (advanced)
2) Grasp hands in front of your face while looking like you are grabbing and hugging a beach ball. (Elblows slighlyt bent and a beachball should be able to fir in between your clasped hands and your chest.
3) WIth your chin pointing towards the sky sue your crunches, do not bring chin down or in, and focus on using your abs to pull you up. Close your eyes and focus quitely you will feel your individula muscles at work. Also do not be shy of a mirror while workoing out, it is a great trainer for techniuque and motivator of the mind!
GL to you!
