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Dec 15 2015 12:58pm

Here's a good artical comparing weight training to cardio for fat loss.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/fat_loss_training_wars.htm

IMO, do both.

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Dec 15 2015 02:47pm

Deadlift
Squat
Bench press
Lat pull downs
Shoulder press
T-Bar row
Skull crushers
Barbell curls

Don't do any of the other bullshit if you're just starting.

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Dec 15 2015 03:01pm

Quote (Fioravanti @ Dec 15 2015 03:47pm)

Deadlift
Squat
Bench press
Lat pull downs
Shoulder press
T-Bar row
Skull crushers
Barbell curls

Don't do any of the other bullshit if you're just starting.

10/10 advice op take this and dont look back

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Dec 15 2015 03:16pm

Quote (J_O_H_N @ Dec 15 2015 01:23pm)

Thanks for the advice guys right now I don't want to look at building muscle. I want to focus more on losing weight and once I get there then start muscle...not sure if this is dumb or not but I'll check out your guys advice here

Why would you lose weight and then start lifting? The best way to build muscle is on a caloric surplus, meaning gaining weight.

Losing weight to gain weight is dumb.

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Dec 15 2015 03:56pm

Quote (Braxton11 @ Dec 15 2015 05:16pm)

Why would you lose weight and then start lifting? The best way to build muscle is on a caloric surplus, meaning gaining weight.

Losing weight to gain weight is dumb.

noobie gains

can loose weight while lifitng and or cardio to help speed it up and make meal plans less of a burden

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Dec 15 2015 04:10pm

Quote (noob_whacker @ Dec 15 2015 04:56pm)

noobie gains

can loose weight while lifitng and or cardio to help speed it up and make meal plans less of a burden

I mean I have never tested it, but I would imagine that you would see better results if you were a beginner and at a caloric surplus. Why hinder your own progress? Especially since it's about to be winter.

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Dec 15 2015 04:26pm

I want to get out of the 200's... i hate sitting here at 230 lbs...thats why i want to drop weight and then start going hard on muscle..i'll do some weight training but my main goal is weight loss at the moment

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Dec 15 2015 04:40pm

Look up all pros beginner routine

Eat at a deficit that will yield a loss of 2 lbs per week.

Pm me if you have any addl questions.

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Dec 15 2015 04:47pm

optimal weight loss is achieved through a routine that has lifting aswell as cardio

lifting, although burning less calories during the workout, temporarily boosts your metabolism during muscle repair

best way to get into shape is to do both, plus a lil muscle wont hurt

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Dec 15 2015 05:17pm

okay thanks guys, ill stick to mostly cardio and implement some upper body and lower body throughout the week

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