Question 1

what are reasons why women's muscles are not developed as men's muscles could be?

Accepted Answer

Says who?: Testosterone, the major male hormone, causes skeletal muscle to add extra sarcomeres / greater contractile mass, if everything else is equal. That being said, a woman who strength-trains will have more mass than many men who don't. There are also more men interested in building mass. Aerobic fitness for muscle less less dependent on hormones.

Question 2

can old men still build muscles on their bodies?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's never too late to enlarge what muscle a person currently has. However the extent depends on how much the muscle has atrophied and what the quality of the muscle tissue is like. When muscle is not used for about 3 or more years fat starts to infiltrate it and this is an irreversible process. Atrophied muscle without fatty infiltration has a better chance of building up.

Question 3

in the mens health home workout bible, which is better to grow your muscle size?

Accepted Answer

Resistance training: No book is as reliable as the consensus of experience. To build mass, work the muscle group in question hard. Maximum resistance, 8-10 repetitions per set, three sets, 3-4x/week. Several different types of exercise. Creatine and an electronic muscle stimulator if okay by your physician. Eat sensibly with enough lean protein. Anabolic steroids give mass but harm you as a person.

Question 4

are there just some body types on men that just cannot get nicely shaped pectoralis muscles?

Accepted Answer

Ectomorph: People with a body type called, "ectomorphic" are skinny and cannot develop a muscular physique.  Other body types are mesomorph and endomorph.

Question 5

why do people say that it is easier for men to lose weight than women cause men have muscles?

Accepted Answer

Muscle burns fat: Men tend to lose weight faster due to muscle energy expenditures.  The bigger the muscles the more energy expended.  Muscles grow, more energy expended.  Women, generally have a harder time adding muscle mass to their bodies, so the energy expenditure is less.  Using larger muscle groups and whole body resistance exercises for women will increase energy use and facilitate weight loss.

Question 6

should men  abstain from masturbation if one want to build muscles ?

Accepted Answer

Not particularly: Neither self or partner sex has any effect on your ability to build muscle. Unless, of course, the time used keeps you away from your workout schedule.

Question 7

i'm able to out lift big muscular men, how much does actual muscle mass contribute to strength?

Accepted Answer

Some relation: Muscle mass has to do with hypertrophy of muscle fibers.  Muscle fiber hypertrophy has more to do with the consistency of training routine, not single episode of power.  Someone who is not a regular lifter can still have significant strength.  This scenario isn't common, but possible......  You may also have short arms and legs, which allows you to power weight over a shorter distance.

Question 8

suddenly my penis can t get hard all of a sudden last 2 weeks i was great and now it just can't last 2 weeks i have been trying to control my ejaculation by strengthen the pc muscle my kengel exercises and suddenly i feel nothing i feel i am not horny

Accepted Answer

Stress: Stress is a very common cause of erectile dysfunction, especially when it starts all of a sudden. Typically, men worry about money, job security, family issues, etc. A bad relationship can also make it difficult to achieve an erection if one is constantly fighting or unhappy w/one's sexual partner. Lifestyle choices like tobacco use & excess alcohol can also lead to ed. Go see your family physicia.

Question 9

i'm a 27 year old woman will i gain muscles when i take weider prime which is testosterone support for men?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone suppl: If a woman takes testosterone, she will gain muscle. She will also grow a beard, get a receding hairline, lose periods, lower HDL choles and develop other non-ladylike features.  However, WeiderPrime does not contain testosterone. Read label carefully.  Full of herbs and minerals that "support testosterone"-whatever that means. All nonsense and hype. Work out if you are into that and eat healthy.

Question 10

would it be safe for women to take a c9 t11 2.0 anti-catabolic muscle growth complex  if we wanted to burn fat and gain muscle ? or is it just for men

Accepted Answer

Save your money: It is equally worthless for both men and women. Do you really believe it is that easy? How about regular exercise and a low carb diet.

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I'm able to out lift big muscular men, how much does actual muscle mass contribute to strength?

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Suddenly my penis can t get hard all of a sudden last 2 weeks i was great and now it just can't last 2 weeks i have been trying to control my ejaculation by strengthen the pc muscle my kengel exercises and suddenly i feel nothing i feel i am not horny

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