Weight lifting to build muscle or tone?

February 8th, 2010
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asked:


I heard somewhere that lifting heavier weights and doing less reps helps build muscle, and that lifting lighter weights and doing more reps helps you lose weight and tone your body faster. I was wondering if that was true, and if it is how would i know how much weight to use?

What are good products to help gain weight and build muscle?

February 7th, 2010
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Emily asked:


I’m asking this for a friend of mine. He is 160 pounds and 5′8. He’s VERY skinny and wants to “bulk up” and gain weight. He has a very high metabolism…he eats like a horse and doesn’t gain a pound!! What are some GREAT products that can help him build muscle and gain weight that actually WORK?

Does consuming a large amount of soy protein immediately after a workout really help build muscle?

February 5th, 2010
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Cedric asked:


I have heard that you build more muscle if you take your protein IMMEDIATELY finishing your workout. The longer you wait, the less effective it actually is. I have also heard from other sources that this is untrue. Can anyone give me a definite answer on this? Preferably with scientific data or sources to back it up.

What is the best/fastest way to build muscle?

February 5th, 2010
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Lai asked:


I’m rock climbing and I want to build muscle in my arms fast. Any recommendations for how to go about it?

How to build muscle on chest and arms?

February 4th, 2010
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Ryan asked:


How can i build muscle on my chests and arms? I have a bit of a podge but nothing serious. I dont want to have to go to a gym and i have weights at home, any methods?

What do i do to build muscle when i dont have supplements/protein?

February 4th, 2010
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AJ asked:


I currently do not have access to whey protein, and i would like to know what is the best way to build muscle. Should i be eating carbs and protein rich foods, because i hear that i should develop a layer of fat to turn into muscle.

Can you build muscle without even lifting or doing muscle building excersizes?

February 4th, 2010
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Cody D asked:


Such as can you just eat certain foods to build muscle or do I need to work out?

Best workout exercises to build muscle for football?

February 3rd, 2010
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Beast From The Middle East asked:


What would i need and what exercises. I plan on buying a machine such as a bow-flex with my saved up money. Anything like that, that can build upper back muscle, pectorals muscles, and forearm/arm muscle? This is for football btw. I need to get in shape. I’m pretty scrawny so i plan on doing low reps and high weights to build muscle mass instead of endurance/toned. So any tips, exercises, or a preferred workout machine you use?

If i want to build up muscle fast, what is the best kinda foods to eat?

February 3rd, 2010
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angelindiguise007 asked:


Not like protien shakes and stuff, those are yuck, but something more on the lines of creating a food for life diet that’ll help build muscle and something that i would actually want to eat and enjoy eating.

How much carbohydrate do you need to build muscle?

February 3rd, 2010
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Hi L asked:


Cos I heard that if you dont take enough carbs, then your body will use the proteins.. so you cant build muscle.