Panic Ridden - Any Potential?

[msllover]

Do you think I could get buff? I'm not the type that wants to get HUGE. No no. I want to be the bf of the huge guy, but I'd like to get buff.

How the hell do I start. I have a gym at my apartment complex w/ basic machines and I have some dumbbells and a bench seat.

I have no clue what I'm doing, uncharted waters, but who the hell care right?

So, my current BEFORE pics. Give me about 6 months to get after pics ok?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60477563@N02/5554312296/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60477563@N02/5553721835/

[brent]

Your genetics look really, really good (long muscles, tight insertion points, etc.) but I don't think you will find the instruction, direction, and motivation you need in an apartment workout facility. If you can, do yourself a favor, and go to a real gym, and get a few sessions with a trainer, so you know what you are doing, and have fewer injuries. Also, that is where you will most likely find the buff BF... The other concern I have about your post, is that you expect, "After" pics in 6 months. Even if you don't want to get huge, that isn't long enough to get buff. I am not discouraging you (I'd love to see you jacked) but I don't want to see you get discouraged if results take a while (they always do... this is a long-term game).

[msllover]

Actually thats quite helpful. I was expecting great change in 6 months. To know it takes longer helps me be much more realistic thank you

[inm]

In my experience, and watching others in my gym, you can't tell how good your body will react to training. I agree you should go to a real gym, and do for a basic strength program (non to very little of those isolation exercises for at least 6-12 months). google "starting strength". its a book, but the program is so popular, you'll find the details everywhere.
ask a trainer/friend to show you proper execution of the basics - squat, deadlift, press, benchpress : Proper technique above all else, to prevent injury!

[arpeejay]

Go Tay Lor, Go Tay Lor!

:-)

xoxo

Richard

[Lucas88]

What INM said...stick to the basics...compound movments versus isolation movments.

From a motivation standpoint, focus on inches, not pounds (that is, if you're wanting to put on muscle). You're bodyweight will fluctuate based on your weight routine and cardio mix. A lot of people look at that scale as the "all-telling" indicator of how they're doing without realizing muscle weighs more than fat. Along with your "before" pics, take you're "before" measurements, get into a consistent routine, and then take them again a month from now (no sooner).

GOOD LUCK!!!

[msllover]

Hmm. OK, with current money problems and a phobia of gyms, working out at the local LA Fitness (although extremely hot) is not an option. I need to make sure I can stick with this on a day in day out basis before signing up w/ a $30 monthly fee if that makes sense.

I do recognize the benifit of working out at a gym, but I have the commitment level of an ADD guy on caffine.

Thank you very much for the notes. I basically just need to get into the little gym here and do some exercerizes. If after 3 months I'm still going at it I'll join a gym.

Help me with basics - how the hell do I start?

[inm]

what have you got available there?

[msllover]

I'll see if I can't take some pics of the equipment and get them on here. I'll need some help coming up with well.......anything.