Mass Gains

Hi there, I’m a young male and have been doing resistance training for a few years. However, I’m reading that weight training can increase testosterone (and maybe DHT) production in the body, which is a good thing for the bodybuilder since it reduces bodyfat and helps build muscle, but is a bad thing for those concerned with cholestrol levels, cancer, and/or hair loss.

My question is, are there resistance training methods (ie: low intensity, high-rep workouts, adding cardio to your workouts, etc) that would not stimulate the production of testosterone? Is it true that cardio helps lower testosterone levels? Basically, I want to maintain my muscle tone but keep those testosterone levels low. Is that possible?

Thank you very much, all suggestions are appreciated

Lance’s muscles don’t hurt when he pushes them to the limit, like normal people’s muscles do – that’s why he owned everyone at the Tour de France. So short of changing my DNA, is there a way to reduce this natural muscle pain?

I am 16 years old. 5ft10 and 142lbs. I have never really done any serious workouts before. I want to get bigger over the summer. I was wondering if i worked hard how much muscle i could gain by summer’s end. What exercises should i do? How many times? And any other tips that would help me gain muscle fast. Thanks!

The name of the muscle please. I am trying to cataloge all the muscles involved in a flute embouchure (man there are a lot), but I can’t find the one that draws the corners of the mouth in.
I put this in medicine because i figured that’s were the anatomy people would be lurking.

I weigh about 108 pounds and about 5 foot 1 and I’ve been working out everyday for about a couple of months, but I can’t get my muscles to shape. What do I need to do? And also, what is the bst way to get muscle intensity?

I tend to isolate two muscle groups per training session. What other muscle should I train when I work my abs?

Also, is it better to work your abs at the start, middle or end of an intense workout?

Im just wondering what muscle is the main one to throw a football really far. I heard from my friend that its your shoulder muscles. I am much stronger than my friend but he can throw the ball farther. Whaz up with that?

I’m an athlete and I’m getting a gym membership this winter. Are there specific leg workouts I can do to improve certain aspects of my running, such as explosion and long distance stamina? Any insight into specific muscle workouts and what part of running they help with would be appreciated.

I recently bought one of those scales that measure body fat % along with body weight & muscle weigt via a light electric current sent though the body. I am pretty certain it is accurate b/c it is in line with the calpers test two trainers did on me. What my question is, is how long does it take the body to gain muscle? I realize that you cant turn fat into muscle, but that you have to burn fat and the muscle will reveal it’s self, However I want to gain muscle over all. I am curious as to how long it will take to gain one pound of muscle in the body. B/c I really cant afford to lose to much muscle (only 94lbs of muscle) And my trainer said that you will loose some muscle initially while losing fat. So I want to bulk up a little so I dont lose to much muscle. Any input is much appreciated.

I want a rough estimate to how many pounds of muscle can I build with just bodyweight exercises if you are weak to start off with them. I am overweight and I’m planning on building some muscle and losing fat from bodyweight exercises.Will I be able to get abs and a defined, muscular body just by doing bodyweight exercises?When I say defined, muscular body, I’m thinking maybe 25% of the muscle Arnold Schwarzenegger had when he was bodybuilding.