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post #16 of 25
3/6/09 at 11:16pm
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Originally Posted by Gradstudent78 View Post
Basically saying the same thing. The measurements are what they are, circumference around the chest. The don't tell you anything about the proportions of what makes up the measurement.


couldnt have said it better...actually i didnt
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post #17 of 25
3/7/09 at 12:07am
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Originally Posted by sho'nuff View Post

i rather have the look of a narrow shouldered guy with a belly who can sustain a suit well, than a triangular shaped body that cannot.


Are you f-ing insane? How much has this forum warped your head?
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post #18 of 25
3/7/09 at 12:29am
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Are you f-ing insane? How much has this forum warped your head?

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post #19 of 25
3/7/09 at 9:04pm
I don't see how you knew enough to build a physique where you would compare yourself to an amateur bodybuilder and then think high volume/low weight will "tone" your muscles. Basically incorporate more cardio, especially HIIT. You'll lean out and lose some mass, especially if you eat at maintenance or a little lower. Just like you can't spot reduce fat, you can't really spot reduce muscle either.
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post #20 of 25
3/7/09 at 10:18pm
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I don't see how you knew enough to build a physique where you would compare yourself to an amateur bodybuilder and then think high volume/low weight will "tone" your muscles. Basically incorporate more cardio, especially HIIT. You'll lean out and lose some mass, especially if you eat at maintenance or a little lower. Just like you can't spot reduce fat, you can't really spot reduce muscle either.

yep--just drop some weight.
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post #21 of 25
3/8/09 at 10:47am
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Originally Posted by iamprov76 View Post
No, actually I measured my chest with tailor's tape and it's 44". (Neck is 16").

So exactly what size dress shirt you wear?
I bet your waist is 32 inches at the most.
If you are below 32 inches, your physique must be pretty lopsided.
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post #22 of 25
3/8/09 at 1:50pm
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post #23 of 25
3/8/09 at 1:51pm
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I don't see how you knew enough to build a physique where you would compare yourself to an amateur bodybuilder and then think high volume/low weight will "tone" your muscles. Basically incorporate more cardio, especially HIIT. You'll lean out and lose some mass, especially if you eat at maintenance or a little lower. Just like you can't spot reduce fat, you can't really spot reduce muscle either.


Dude... I never said I WAS an amateur bodybuilder; perhaps I wasn't clear enough. I meant that my training routine was similar, i.e. training major/minor bodyparts to failure via 15-20 sets sets once a week, highly increased protein/fiber intake, cardio 2-3 days a week. And as I wrote, I recognize that high reps/lower weight is probably not the answer. just wanted to get some opinions on it is all
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post #24 of 25
3/8/09 at 1:52pm
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So exactly what size dress shirt you wear? I bet your waist is 32 inches at the most. If you are below 32 inches, your physique must be pretty lopsided.
For dress shirts I'm a 16/36. Dress shirts are a problem because except for Brooks Brothers, the arms are always a tad too short, plus BB is not very slim cut (even the slim fit model). Plus the shoulders are always a bit too wide. I found a tailor that will do sea island for $100, so I might try that. My waist is a 34". Jeans I can get away with a 33 or 32 that stretches out a bit.
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post #25 of 25
3/8/09 at 3:01pm
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Originally Posted by iamprov76 View Post
Dude... I never said I WAS an amateur bodybuilder; perhaps I wasn't clear enough. I meant that my training routine was similar, i.e. training major/minor bodyparts to failure via 15-20 sets sets once a week, highly increased protein/fiber intake, cardio 2-3 days a week. And as I wrote, I recognize that high reps/lower weight is probably not the answer. just wanted to get some opinions on it is all


Well in either case I told you, just up your cardio and incorporate HIIT. If you want it go faster, eat a little below maintenance for a bit.
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