Jo Boxer, CK model?

does anyone know the routine to the underware model type body? you know; not to bulky but big and cut up... i've been trying to sculpt my body rather than "weight lift" there's a difference betwween lifting and body building. and i just need some help maybe from someone who has already achieved a great bod like the one i'm talking about and could probably give me some pointers. i'm 5'9 145 pds. and proportional... please help

I think the thing for you to do is lift for mass but watch your individual body parts. Also, don't let yourself gain too much fat. To look like one of those guys at an honest 5'9", it seems that you 'should' weigh between 160 to 170 with very little fat.

Try sticking to good basic exercises (squat, deadlift, bench, chins, dips, military press, upright rows). If one body part is making great progress or has gotten to the point where you don't want it to get bigger then you could adjust your training for it. After you've gained some quality mass then you can concentrate on sculpting / isolation movements.

You might want to check out some of the weightlifting links given on this site (in the Links forum).

Good luck,
SMF

Hey... thanks for the avdvice, you really had an idea of what i was talking about. Thanks for the suggestions too. I think the weight would be just right also (165-170) and little fat. One Q... do you recommend protein shakes? If you do which? i wouldn't want to gain much fat with the extra pounds. i've tried a lean mass gainer and that sorta worked, i was thinking about "LEAN BODY" i dunno maybe you know of a better one. Thanx again... and keep pumping!

Hi,

I've read that it helps your gains if you get some protein and carbs to your muscles as soon as possible after your workout. The best way to do that is with a shake (it requires less digestion). I like chocolate Designer Protein mixed with about 300 calories of dextrose (it's a high-glycemic index sugar...the best place to get it is from a home brewery supply shop). The article said that we should try to get the majority of our protein in the first few hours after the workout...(the article was in a Flex magazine I saw at the store about a week ago).

About not gaining too much fat...the key is to eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day. The shakes should be a handy way to get extra protein in your diet if you're having trouble.

My favorite is Designer Protein ( It's about $20 for 2 lbs at JBN). I've also heard that Prolab makes some good stuff...

I remember there was a workout video that claimed it was the same workout followed by the guys at International Male Magazine. I don't know if it is around anymore but I saw it in one of those exercise mags. I think that may be what you're looking for since the ad itself said that the models started this training about two or three weeks before a photo shoot. Later

wannabigone:
so where am I suppose to start looking?..lol.. it's nice to know you saw an article but can you remember the name of the mag?

It was on either men's fitness or men's exercise magazine. I know because I used to buy both of them and that's when I saw the ad. Hope this helps.