Every once in a while, we all come across something that motivates us. When we flip through a magazine, we see someone we’d like to grow up to be, for example. Or an inspiring photo of an amazing physique which not only makes you go ‘WOW’.. but makes you say in your head.. - Now THAT’S what I want. I’ve got a friend who keeps his favourite stash of Fitness Magazines and flips through them to motivate himself everytime before he hits the gym.
I was surfing the net just now when I came across this:
Now that’s what I’m talking about. Nothing more, nothing less, but the ability to show that you’re not to be messed with without having to walk around shirtless, or with a super tight or sleeveless shirt even. Just strong, powerful arms that COMMAND attention. This is why I’m in love with the sport of bodybuilding.. it’s an art, and it’s beautiful.
Now THAT’s what I want.
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Hmm…the veins looks too creepy. Kinda makes me wonder the amount of blood spurting out if that guy gets a cut…hehehe
‘the ability to show that you’re not to be messed with without having to walk around shirtless, or with a super tight or sleeveless shirt even.’
That’s deep and couldn’t agree more. Although unfortunately (I think), same CAN’T be applied to girls. I’d like to think of myself as pretty toned and fairly fit but with full clothes ;) and sleeved tee, I always get, “Wahhhh, how come your arms so small ah?” or another usual, “Gawd, you are soooo kurus! You don’t eat or what?”. I always feel like punching girls who’ve been saying that. Tak tau I work out like no tomorrow and take care of what I eat like madness. Jeles lah tu their arms wobbly wobbly :D.
And as we only have 1/32 amount of men’s testosterone, it’s 32 times more work required to bulk up and I think girls like the one in ‘Healthy Workout’ web ad in this post, would appear big and slightly unsightly if not scary in loose and full clothes!
No?
I have to say those arms look hard and ripped. They are also the same size of my legs. LOL
if you are talking about being vascular…here is a tip:
Vascularity (appearance of veins in the arms, chest, etc) is a complete function of body fat percentage and muscle mass content (more muscle/less fat = greater vascularity).
SO, technically, you have to lower your fat percentage before scaring people.
:)
Ninie - thank god women has 32 times less testeterone…i can’t imagine if some girls looked less womanly ;-) and yes, pls stay the way you are!
Yup, agreed, those arm look mean! and send the message not to mess with the guy owning them.
VASCULAR VASCULAR !!!! How do I find thee?!!!!
I just bought NO EXPLODE from egonutrition. On my second day now, and veins on my arm start showing !!! I am excited!
I also manage to do more reps and many body part.
yeeck: I’ve always had that thought too! Ha ha.
Yoga Instructor: Yeah, I’ve always wanted to ‘command attention’ with my physique.. and intimidate people to a certain extent… whether or not its a good thing.. I dont know.. but I blame it on my past, when I was frequently bullied in school. I was the kid that was punched and kicked at… Would love to see them try it now though… hah.
Never let what people say affect your judgement… simple because they dont know what they’re saying! People used to tell me I was not fat and was perfectly fine.. but when I lost weight.. they said I looked better!? I’ve seen people looking at overweight oversized guys at the gym and proclaiming them to be big and muscular. So.. i’ve learnt not to bother. Which girl.. the one with the red bikini top? That’s Monica Brant.
Stupe: Yeah, you’re right. If you’re carrying around lotsa bodyfat.. you’re never gonna see those veins.
Muscle Jedi: Ah.. NO Xplode.. I still have some left in my tub.. which I normall save for the weekends if I’m going to be working on my ARMS! I’ve seen people gawk at my veins.. ha ha… there’s one that runs right over my forehead even. I needed 3 scoops of NO Xplode for it to give me the ‘kick’ I needed… any less, and I wouldnt feel a thing. How about you?
no explode are basically NO (Nitro Oxide)…nothing permanent la…but good for show.
:)
as for scaring ppl…what beter way than to play rugby and take your opponent out by braking their ribs in a crunching tackle?
which reminds me i have a healed hairline fracture on my right clavicle.
sorry, it’s nitric oxide.
nitrous oxide is used by those racing kakis.
:)
stupe: Haha. Anyway.. NO Xplode is more than just a NO supplement.. its actually a pre-workout drink that boosts energy, strength, pumps, performance, and even mental focus.. the veins bulging out are just a nice side effect and doesnt necessarily happen to everyone. You gotta try it to believe it.
:)
thanks for the pointer. i’ve only tried creatine once. the volumnising effect is great, but it only last as long as i take creatine.
there is no short cut to being big.
:)
I’m on No Xplode as well, taken before every workout.
The popping veins is nice (really motivates you and freaky I might add) but what I like the most about it is how I don’t feel that much of a muscle stress when I’m hitting the weights.
It has help me personally to hit heavier weights.
I tried with 1.5 scoop, i felt something, workout was intense, veins was popping up, but I was doing my back yesterday, only a bit of my arm’s vein popped out, looking forward to my arm day!
I think I’ll go to 2 scoop and let you know the result!
Oh, that’s another thing!
My mom and girlfriends always go “Apa tangan urat terkeluar-keluar ni? Macam jantan!”
Popping veins might seem pretty unsightly on girls when we are all supposed to be all dainty and smoothy, but I likeyyy!
not to sure about the urat tekeluar thingy, but a well toned gal is way better looking than kurus kerempeng one. ;)
stupe: I’d recommend creatine to anyone. If you ask me, its the next most important thing other than protein if you’re keen on building muscle.
sharil: I’d love to be on NO-Xplode for every workout too.. but unfortunately, its pricey, considering I already spend quite a bit on food, milk, protein powders, creatine etc.
Muscle Jedi: Lucky for you that you can feel the effects after 1.5 scoops. I need 3! Too expensive for me to keep up. I blame my coffee intake for making me ‘numb’ to stimulants..
The Yoga Instructor: Its incredible how colour coordinated you are with all your workout outfits. Oh yeah.. I saw the veins. And if you ask me.. I do think it seems unsightly in women.. but its okay if they appear while you’re working out and your blood is pumping harder. But if you are seated comfortably, and at rest - and they still pop out like that… then I’ll be freaked.
sharil: Roger that!
I agree, it’s too expensive. I was very curious about the effect, but I dont think I invest on another tub. Sigh………………… wish i can afford all this cool stuffs!
Muscle Jedi: Yeah, it was curiosity that made me try it. But if I had the extra cash, I would LOVE to stack NITRIX + NO-XPlode + Cellmass. But thats RM600 damage.. and all consumed in 20 days! Plus.. for optimum results, you should at LEAST be on them for 40 - 60 days. Donations anyone…?
LOL…DM, can i get soem sample if you are getting them as well?
Wow!!! that’s RM1,200 for 40 days supply and RM1,800 for 60 days supply. Mahalnya… :(
stupe: dream on.
chongsw: well.. BSN supps are top of the line and are expensive for a reason.
DM - note taken.
I was on NO-explode for a couple of months. It really kicks you in butt for that early morning workout. I could lift a lot heavier, I recovered faster and was mentally psyched during workouts. But no bulging veins ;(
Nitrix was an interesting product. It made you feel like you’re still pumped hours after your workout. It does complement NO-explode to a certain extent. But I didn’t feel it was doing much else. I’ve stopped taking NO-explode and Nitrix as I was advised to lay off caffeine but my lifts and recovery are only a little reduced compared to when I was on these products. So I think they are effective for giving a nice boost in overall training intensity and level.
I still take CellMass after every workout. I liken this to a nice tasting creatine product that doesn’t make your stomach feel funny. Again, no bulging veins for this un-vascular chap ;P
The Yoga Instructor: I’m perhaps one of those rare guys that think prominent veins and muscle definition on a woman is GREAT! It shows you are athletic, strong and committed to sculpting your body. My wife also has above average vascularity…now if only I could entice her to go on a regular weight-training programme!
Gtan: Nitrix for me only started to reveal its true colours towards the tail end of the first bottle, and I wasnt planning on investing in another. But yes, there were amazing pumps - pumps so hard they HURT.
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update la….
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Mana u pigi?
yeah where did dm go? miss his informative articles.. :)
This is Tim here replacing DM. DM is currently away trying to figure out the best method of reaching is ideal physique. Why? DM here is trying to court this new girl at his workplace with his purple bimmer. As of such he has been busy at the gym; sculpting his masuclarity to the brim. So in the meanwhile, stay tuned for “SuperDM Returns”. Hitting a Fitness First near you soon!
really!? all the best to him…
after “superDM returns”, will he post the photo of his sculpted body :P ?
I missed myself too.
Hahaha sorry ah, just catching up on some of ur back issues, and just kanot resist not putting in a comment. My motivation is Jennifer Garner of the t.v. show ALIAS.I watch her show religiously every week! But than my motivation will be coming to it’s finale next week, :(. No more ALIAS.What i like about her?It’s how her arms look , so well toned and got shaped one, not like mine , which look like chicken drummets! Told my PT that was how I wanted it to look like and he said ‘can, sure can 1 lah’ he said in a few months time, so hopefully in a few months time I will have a well toned up arms.hehehe Will updated u than!
CluelessMama: Well, print a picture of her (Jennifer Garner) and put it up in your room/someplace you can see everyday. Found you a good high-resolution pic of her HERE. Enjoy!
Hehehe! THX!
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