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- From: loszewski_im@hnrc.tufts.edu
- Newsgroups: misc.fitness
- Subject: Re: Building Muscle
- Message-ID: <1992Dec29.141423.581@hnrc.tufts.edu>
- Date: 29 Dec 92 19:14:23 GMT
- References: <1992Dec29.160633.24612@wam.umd.edu>
- Organization: USDA HNRC at Tufts University
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- In article <1992Dec29.160633.24612@wam.umd.edu>, sfjr@wam.umd.edu (Steve Russell) writes:
- > I've got a few questions for the "bodybuilding" experts out there.
- >
- > I've been doing it up on the aerobic exercises for about half a year
- > now to lose some fat and this is still my goal. I started doing
- > some weight training to prevent undo muscle loss ( 3 sets of 8,
- > one exercise per body part). Im thinking now about increasing
- > the muscle mass in my arms and shoulders. Im a mesomorph. Would
- > going on a "muscle building" program interfere with fat loss?
-
- No, it shouldn't provided that you keep your carb to protein ratio correct. In
- other words, more protein and less carbs.
- >
- > What is the best rep scheme for increasing lean tissue?
- >
- One exercise at about 5-6 reps. 2nd exercise at 8-20 reps depending upon the
- exercise you are doing.
-
- > How many sets per exercise is optimal for building?
-
- See above
- >
- > How many exercises per body part is optimal for building?
-
- 2-3
- >
- > How many times per week does a muscle need to be stressed
- > to grow?
-
- depends upon the individual. Muscle growth is different among everyone. Try
- different workout schemes and see what works best for you. Keep a journal if
- you wish of your progress.
-
- -Good luck
-
- -Rob
-
- >
- > Thanks
- > Steve R
-