Comments on: Bodybuilding has lied to you, and that’s why you’re still skinny.

By: Brian V

Brian V — Wed, 05 May 2010 23:15:59 +0000

solid stuff, a little too much generalizing for my liking. i have tried lots of dif systems and have found that intense circuit training is best. i finish my workout in around 25 mins and have a better one than everyone else. and have the body to show for it. unique article though

By: Matt Perryman

Matt Perryman — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 02:48:17 +0000

That’s awesome Michael. You totally missed the point AND went on an e-rant. I need more of that around these parts.

For laughs.

By: michael d

michael d — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:50:32 +0000

this is the biggest load of bullshit I have ever read (minus the list of things skinny kids at the gym think). The 5 day split DOES work and better than most other routins (varying on body type, genetic predisposition, etc). Bodybuilding isn’t some weird science that is too difficult for you to understand, if you eat enough and of the right foods, work your ass off at the gym, whether it be each body part once a week or 5 times a week you are going to get gains. If you want the most muscle gains once a week IS best for the average person, if you want strength gains the 5X5 routine will work better.
They aren’t not gaining only because they are doing it all wrong, it’s maybe that AND lack of motivation or improper diet.

By: Matt Perryman

Matt Perryman — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:32:31 +0000

I think getting decent amounts in your diet is essential. I usually shoot for 1g/lb as a minimum, maybe as high as 1.5g/lb on a pretty steep calorie deficit. Eating too much protein is basically just expensive carbs, so I don’t see much point in going much higher than that.

By: nzgym

nzgym — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:39:44 +0000

hi Matt

where do you stand on the whole “high protein diet” fad that has been present in society over the last couple decades? most bodybuilders seem to think that more protein is better, but surely there is a fine line between eating extra protein and being obsessive about protein?

curious to get your thoughts

By: Cory

Cory — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:15:00 +0000

“Cheeseburgers want to be eaten.”
Yes, yes they do.

Great article.

By: Dankid

Dankid — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:58:05 +0000

What would be the purpose of drop sets?

Its just a good way to do more reps and not get any stronger.

Maybe once you are benching 400+ then worry about the drop sets.

By: gymgym

gymgym — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 09:48:41 +0000

hey mate, would you say that drop sets could be incorporated into a strength training program?

cheers

By: Dankid

Dankid — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:47:41 +0000

Nice site you have here. Im hoping the new trend is going to be that people are going back to the old ways of working hard and getting strong to get bigger, although it still isn’t that prevalent in the commercial gyms.

I was digging through some of my old books earlier today and started reading ‘Beyond Brawn’ again. Its a great book, and apparantely there are many lessons in there I didn’t pick up on when I was younger an ignorant.

Ever since I stopped really focusing on my size and appearance and just started getting stronger, my results for both strength and appearance have never been better.

Im not going to even focus on my looks too much until im benching 300+, squatting 450+ and deadlifting 500+. And I’ll get there much faster focusing on strength rather than doing it in reverse.

By: Matt Perryman

Matt Perryman — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:43:54 +0000

I don’t see a point in keeping them under an hour for the usual reasons – aka ‘you’ll go catabolic!’ That’s nonsense.

I do think most effective workouts will end up being under an hour, just for the simple reason that if you’re working your ass off, you won’t have the need to do any more than that. If you’re spending 2+ hours in the gym, I want to know what you’re doing with your time.