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By: Martin

Martin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:07:38 +0000

Mark,
I used to workout daily but always try to restrict caloric intake to around 75% of my base metabolic rate. Following some of your articles discussion on necessary vs extra caloric intake, I upped my intake to BMR plus circa 300 calories for muscle growth. i have since noticed better muscle gains but also a noticable increase in belly fat… In your opinion, is the belly fat a natural (unavoidable) side effect of this process? or is more likely I’ve made a silly measurement error and just eating too much? Is it possible to get that balance perfectly right?
martin
P.S.: your site is a fantastic resource. thanks.

By: how many reps to start with?

how many reps to start with? — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:49:01 +0000

How many reps should we start with? Should we do 5 reps 5 times and add weight each time, or 10 reps 3 times? Or 8 or 12? Is there an optimal rep range, all other things being considered equal (diet, body type etc.)?

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By: Talha

Talha — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:47:23 +0000

Hi Mark.
You site is great. I want to discuss my biceps routine with you. this is what i did last week
preacher curls 75lbs 3×8
concentration curls 40 3×8 (per arm)
21’s with 50lbs.
What should my routine for next week be.
Also. Say i do a perfect set of 8 continous reps on preacher curl with 75 lbs. I rest 2mins and do another set. Now if i experience difficulty in completing 8 reps in a row on this second set, Is the weight too much??

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By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:06:00 +0000

@Kevin. Yes, unfortunately it’s too much. In 10 weeks you can expect a few pounds max. about 5 or so if you are a beginner. But, a few pounds is noticeably much bigger.
Mark

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:02:37 +0000

Hi Mark, if i do the workout from your free ebook and do everything literally how long will it take for me to see results?? you think i could add 6-7 kilos on my frame in those 10 weeks?? or it is too much?
I have been training for one year with intensity and did not see the results i wanted..
thx..

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