Heavy weights for mass and light weight for cuts is one of the biggest myth in bodybuilding.
Let me explain to you, There are two types of muscle fibers in our body.
1. Slow twitch muscle fiber(TYPE 1)
2. Fast twitch muscle fibers(TYPE 2)
The fast twitch fiber responds for heavy load and explosive movements. This is the muscle fiber which has the capacity of growing fast. So when you are bulking up, try to do more compound movements which can help you gain some solid muscle. The slow twitch fibers respond well to longer duration of stress(i.e.,high reps) these fibers do not grow as fast as their counterparts but if you miss out these in your workouts, your body wont look balanced. So for optimal muscle gain and balanced looking physique do a combination of heavy compounds and isolation movements.And remember this, “Diet and rest play equally important role for gaining muscle”.
Doing 1000 reps without weights wont bring in cuts. So you have to use optimal weights(resistance) if you want to work your muscles optimally. For displaying cuts, you need to get rid of the fats under the skin.So to get cuts – diet, cardio and workout is the key and light weight has noting to do with it.
And finally, dont get carried away by the words of some gym doctors who have not done anything other than advising fellow gymmers. Get the help of a qualified health professional.
sir im Manoj vishaal age 25 from tondiarpet present weight 93 height 181 cms …i have reduced from 118 kgs to 73 kgs.by doing cardio and crunch diet only chappathi for 11 months and swimming …now i sagging stomach …then now i take normal food …my aim to take part in mens physique competition…i take whey protein pre post work out for more than a year….can u help me out
Hi Manoj,
First of all congrats on your dedication to lose that much weight to become fit.
Am sure you can build a great body with appropriate weight training and guided diet protocols.
When it comes to skin, you have to understand that fat burns faster and skin shrinks much slower. So it is gonna take some time to set right.
Also applying vitamin E based creams on a daily basis nourishes the skin better and helps it gain better elasticity to shrink ( but this is less than 5% of the equation) Time is the major factor for skin.
-Biglee
I have been to gym for 3months last year! And again am here now to start my workouts ! Planning stretch to gym regularly this time and stay fit! Can I start taking whey?
If yes when can I start sir?
Regards
Vignesh
Yes you can absolutely use them. Use them as a post workout protein source and try to use natural sources of protein like eggs, chicken , fish , kidney beans , peas etc.
email me to getfit@coachbiglee.com to get your special discounts on whey protein.
-Biglee
Good Article…
thank you
Sir
Could you please tell me which are the muscle consist of type 1 fiber and which are the muscles consist of type 2 fiber.
All body-parts contain both. The ratio is different based on bodypart, genetics and level/type of activity of the individual.
-Biglee
Hi sir
I am nandagopal.. I am an IT professional working in hcl.. Can you suggest me a diet for mass gain which I can follow along with my daily job routine.. I am now 56kgs. Age 30
I will tell you one simple logic
Eat lot of meat and eggs daily
Lift heavy
Make sure you include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in diet.
Whey protein is a bonus
-Biglee
Great article..thanks a lot Anna
Thank you