[KM]

Sup everyone. If you know of a particular bodybuilding misconception and common minunderstanding post in here and WHY!! Everyone add to this thread if possible

I'll start it off

Upping protein intake leads to more lean muscle weight gain.

No. Excessive protein will not lead to weight gain, or shall I say quality weight gain (LBM). Allow me to explain in a way all readers will understand:

Protein over 1g/lb of bodyweight is quite plenty on a bulk for the active human. More protein will not result more or faster muscle growth. When excessive amounts of protein are taken in, glycolysis and gluconeogenesis will effect how the proteins are utilized. Glycolysis, or the breakdown of glucose will, if an overabundance of protein is taken in and is needed, will be then broken down into glucose through gluconeogenesis. As the protein is broken down into glucose, the glucose will be broken down through glycolysis.

Now, glucose has 6 carbons. In glycolysis (breaking down of glucose) these 6 carbons are split into (2) 3 carbon chains called pyruvate. The pyruvate then has 2 options depending on if oxygen IS present or it IS NOT.

If oxygen is present, the pyruvate will be converted to Acetyl CoA (2 carbon structure with a coenzyme). The Acetyl CoA can either be used in the creation of ATP (if energy is needed). Or if not, it will be stored as fat.

If oxygen is NOT present, it will be converted to lactic acid. As this builds up, the pH of the blood drops and causes the "burn". After it's converted to lactic acid, it's possible that the LA can be transferred to the liver and yield glucose.

~THIS is why protein over 1g/lb of bodyweight is the maximum the body needs. Not all of the protein can be used in muscle repair, and if it can't it will be used as energy with isn't protein's purpose. So, if you're not gaining weight, check your carbs and fat and make adjustments there.



Kev

PS: I'll add more tomorrow sometime. Anyone has anything to add, feel free!

[robbyybt]

That weight training stunts growth


The epiphyseal (growth) plates are responsible for growth in children and adolescents. Although injury to the epiphyseal plates may cause bone deformity, the risk that this will occur with weight training is no greater than it is with most sports. As for the risk that weight training will stunt growth, premature closing of the epiphyseal plates is related primarily to hormonal influences, not injury. And even if it was, weight training is incredibly safe compared to other sports. Russian sports scientist Vladimir Zatsiorsky in his book Science and Practice of Strength Training had this to say about the dangers of weight training: “The risk of injury from a well-coached strength training program has been estimated to be about one per 10,000 athlete-exposures,” with an athlete-exposure being defined as one athlete taking part in one training session or competition. “Compared to tackle football, alpine skiing, baseball pitching, and even sprint running, strength training is almost free of risk.”

Many studies have measured the rate of injuries associated with weight training compared with the rate in other sports. For example, a study published in the November/December 2001 issue of the Journal of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons cited research showing that in children ages 5 to 14 years, the number of injuries from bicycling was almost 400 percent greater than the number of injuries from weightlifting.

So not only is weight lifting extremly safe, it is also less stress on your joints than most daily activities (thus decreasing the chance of injury). Activities such as running and jumping create forces on the body that are six to eight times one's body weight. The compression forces on his legs and spine are far greater in running and jumping than they will ever be in squatting or pressing over head.

Many strength coaches at major universities throughout the nation have been asked when athletes should start weight training. The vast majority responded, “In junior high.” The Eastern Bloc countries start weight training with their athletes at age 12. In addition, we know that weight training is one of the best ways to build self-confidence and self-esteem. A 7th grader can receive just as much satisfaction by going from 85 to 100 pounds on the bench press as a 12th grader can by going from 285 to 300 pounds. Of course, we believe that strict supervision and teaching proper technique is essential

[Kaboom]

I love the myth and excuse.
Well once you get all that muscle if you have to stop it just turns to fat.

Plain and simple muscle cant "turn into fat"

[mitbar]

^^yup hear that one all the time, "youll just get fat once you stop lifting" lol.

[mr_bhana]

lol i thought this thread was gonna b about misconceptions people have about bodybuilding lol

Great job Robby and KM

[therock030488]

Another misconception: Creatine is a steroid and it'll make your **** smaller lol.

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Originally Posted by therock030488

Another misconception: Creatine is a steroid and it'll make your **** smaller lol.

it will?!?!?

[mitbar]

oh god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[therock030488]

LOL yall are a trip haha.

[AvRunningBack1331]

Heres One:He is to big to be natural he took something there is no way he got that big without creatine or something I mean I have been working out as long as him and have not seen results like that. Hahah idk about you but ive heard it a million times.

Or plain in simple when people see someone who is huge they automatically say steroids and that pisses me off because I know adult bb's who are huge and see how much time and comitment they put into their body and I snap out on them

[allstar]

fats=bad

[Moro]

You can get as big as the pros without taking gear it just takes longer = wrong wrong wrong

[andy rimmer]

the longer you spend in the gym the bigger ull be, hmmmm or in other words theres no such thing as over training

[andy rimmer]

u are made to look like u are sum sort of geek or watever jus cos u dont drink alcohol (very rarely) or take drugs cos thats wat cool people do lol o yea and also cos ur not out as late as everyone else