Is Bigger Really Better?
I’ve been ruminating about this for the past few weeks because I’ve wondered how come I don’t seem to grow any bigger. I’m doing all the things recommended by the experts on this and other bodybuilding sites, yet my body measurements have stayed pretty much the same. (An obvious exception is my waist, which has shrunk nearly four inches!) Still, my chest, thighs and biceps haven’t shown much improvement.
Yet, I’m waaayyyy stronger than I was only four months ago. Not only can I lift more, but I can last longer. (God, that sounds like one of those cheap Vigara ads!) I feel and look better. I have more energy, and all in all, a much more positive outlook on life. So why am I obssessed with getting bigger? Isn’t the whole point of bodybuilding to be fit and healthy? If I’m achieving that goal, why should I fret and worry about gaining mass my body can’t support. I don’t have an answer to the question and so, I’m soliciting the opinions of the community.
What say you? Is bigger really better? Chip in with your two cents worth. I’m all attention.
February 16, 2008 at 12:28 am
I just looked at your bodyspace and 2 thingsimmediately spring up. 1/ You are 55 & 2/ you have a 44 inch chest. At age 55 the gains are not going to be so marked as at a younger age. A 44 inch chest is not going to get that much bigger, it is dictated to by ribcage, a gain of say an inch or 2 is feasible, but beyond is branching into the realms of fantasy. Strength over bulk is better but your overhead press suggests static on that area. So - the question is - Whats your diet like?
February 16, 2008 at 12:50 am
Its all about personal preference and the goals you set IMO. You want to be bigger you have to lift heavy and hard, eat better and rest and supplement right. In the very famous words of Ronnie Coleman "everybody wants to get big but nobody wants to lift no heavy ass weight". Not saying you are not lifting heavy but that was my approach. I hope you reach your fitness goals, go heavy go hard, or go the hell home!