Bodyweight stuff for size?

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Funky_monkey		Bodyweight stuff for size?	19-04-2014 @ 11:02
403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225 552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq	After having had a knee op, I'm able to hold my own bodyweight in a squat position for time. Legs have shrunk to that of a normal sized persons, so was wondering if theoretically holding a squat position for 90+ seconds could lead to any size gains for a relative noob (say 110kg bench, 160 squat if my knee were up to it). Same for pressups - aiming to do multiple sets of 100, plus trying to hit a 5min squat hold.

PaulSavage		...	19-04-2014 @ 11:14
Member 2775, 6927 posts	Am a bit confused as to why these goals but 5 min squat hold not going to see much of any growth no. Multiple sets of 100 push would be impressive but again, if your looking to gain size, why do this? Assuming you must be able do well in excess of 100 push ups so even one arm push ups not going to give you too much increase in size.

Funky_monkey		...	19-04-2014 @ 11:19
403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225 552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq	PaulSavage said:Am a bit confused as to why these goals but 5 min squat hold not going to see much of any growth no. Multiple sets of 100 push would be impressive but again, if your looking to gain size, why do this? Assuming you must be able do well in excess of 100 push ups so even one arm push ups not going to give you too much increase in size. I've ruined just about everything in my body, so this is more rehab type stuff. It's also easy to do in a few minutes at home as I usually pass out as soon as I get in. Squats are definitely out of the question for now. I do have some powerlifting bands that I can use to add resistance and knock the reps down, but unlikely it'll go down to the 8-12 rep range.

PaulSavage		...	19-04-2014 @ 11:24
Member 2775, 6927 posts	Funky_monkey said: I've ruined just about everything in my body, so this is more rehab type stuff. It's also easy to do in a few minutes at home as I usually pass out as soon as I get in. Squats are definitely out of the question for now. I do have some powerlifting bands that I can use to add resistance and knock the reps down, but unlikely it'll go down to the 8-12 rep range. If you have and push up bars try on them or maybe buy some if not are like £5. If you add bands and do them slow and controlled with pause at the bottom could definately see some gainz.

Funky_monkey		...	19-04-2014 @ 11:31
403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225 552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq	http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9237159.htm Instantly made me think of plastering trowels for some reason. Will try them with one band, then two (using the bars, not trowels.)


Fazc		...	19-04-2014 @ 11:41
Sports an extremely muscular arse. Member 38, 6253 posts	Something is better than nothing.

deleted2_20210523		...	19-04-2014 @ 15:48
Member 2606, 11453 posts SQ 170, BP 117.5, DL 215 502.5 kgs @ 91.6kgs UnEq	deleted

Pikefingers		...	20-04-2014 @ 22:47
Squatting isn't doing my back any good. Member 5108, 869 posts SQ 170, BP 125, DL 210 505.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	I reckon you would definitely get something from doing lots of press ups, particularly if you're in a semi untrained condition at the moment. If you can do pull-ups, I think they are actually a pretty good mass builder. As you already know this stuff prob won't get you massive or super strong, but could definitely help you get in decent condition compared to untrained people and may also be good preparation for a return to weights when your body's ready for it.

Mark		...	21-04-2014 @ 02:37
Member. Member 2171, 1612 posts	Mass comes from excess kcals and a progressive overload routine. You will not put on weight (good weight) fast enough to be overloading your muscles in the right sort of rep range / time period per set with body weight. To start off with, yes. But 100 rep sets will not build mass past the first body adjustment to the exercise you are doing.

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