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proposition: WBB FAQ?
as we all know, there is several threads a week about routines, straps, biceps ( :alcoholic), uneven body parts (i.e left arm bigger then right), and a full rundown on why people NEED to work legs and core
can we assemble a FAQ that answers all these questions, so we dont see 38 new routine threads a day? make it just a general reference for all n00b questions with links and backup to well planned out routines etc
yay or nay?Last edited by greathuskie; 01-31-2006 at 03:05 PM.
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yay
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i say yay. Just look at the diet and nutrition forum.... there's three new threads a day asking for nothing more than the fundamentals that can be found in the stickies.
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no one reads the FAQs
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Yay, but as fma said, no one will read them
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That's more or less why you make one thread (consisting of a few posts) and then the first person to read their post can just link to the FAQ and then a mod will be along shortly to lock it =P
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I agree... I dont know how many times I have seen link to "What a bodybuilder eats" posted all over the board and its easier post a link than explain why you should do certain things in certain ways.
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As an added bonus, they might have to look through all the other information to find what they are looking for and they what they see might answer another question they might post.
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There are in depth articles about the routines on the WBB homepage.
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chpafner, then put links to those routines as well as westside and other popular routines in the FAQ.
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If people are resorting to an FAQ for answers, then they are also smart enough and resourceful enough to click the search button and read threads found in there. In essence, this entire forum is one giant FAQ already.
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this has been done before I believe. I stumbled over one yesterday, but I'm too lazy to search it out again.
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they obviously arent, or else we wouldnt have 3578 new routine threads everyday Originally Posted by Kiaran
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I second this notion. When you have a question you should 'search' for an answer. All the mods need to do is 'force' n00bs to realize that they just have to search the forum and they will pretty much always find an answer. Originally Posted by Kiaran
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Bench.........225x1...............275x1.................?
Squat...........?.......................?....................365x5
Deadlift........?.....................315x5...............435x5
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BF%.............?......................12.....................12
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Agreed. It is the scourge of all messageboards, and anything to help would be worth a try. Originally Posted by greathuskie
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People don't make repetitive threads because they aren't smart enough or resourceful enough to search. It's pure laziness. Why search through a dozen threads to get your answer when you can make a thread and recieve it in a couple of posts?
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hence the reason we need a FAQ! people will never use the search as much as they should, so just make a faq that answers most questions and direct them to it.
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I can't remember the last time I posted a thread with an actual question. I have been able to find 100% of my questions in the past however long time period perfectly and quickly. Personally, I think asking for information that is readily available from a simple search should be a bannable offense, or at least a sort of time out where the user can't post for a few days.
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I agree. A FAQ thread would be very helpful if it was well written and comprehensive enough. The question is who has the time to write it and who will edit it?
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good question, the routine section should cover all things, mostly since its beginners who ask, it should direct to well written routines, or answer common questions, such as someone asking if there routine is any good with 38 sets of arms and 3 sets of legs. i mean, its pretty easy to write, will just take a little time, ill do the routine section if no one else wants, but lets assign different parts to people
who wants to do any other part? thats the easiest way to do it, then assemble them all into one part.
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^ Wow that would be quite a large task I must say.
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Bench.........225x1...............275x1.................?
Squat...........?.......................?....................365x5
Deadlift........?.....................315x5...............435x5
Weight........180...................192...................185
BF%.............?......................12.....................12
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IE:
Routine:
If you are new to weightlifting, making a routine of your own is not recommended. Instead, use a tried and true routine that even experienced bodybuilders can use, WBB #1 ( http://www.wannabebig.com/article.php?articleid=25 ). It includes an even split of upper and lower body, and allows for adequate rest without too much volume, perfect for anyone to use. As you learn more about how each lift works your muscles, you can form a routine more suited specifically to you and your goals, but WBB #1 is good atleast as a starting point. If you still insist on using your own routine, answer the following questions:
-Are you doing both squats AND deadlifts?
-Are you working legs more then biceps/triceps?
If no to either of them, then drop your routine and use WBB #1
obviously theres much more you can write or you can take out some of the extra, but this answers basic questions tahtmost people ask and is an ok reference. however id rather have someone more experienced write a better section.
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not at all, it doesnt need to cover every little thing, just commonly asked questions that get repetitive.^ Wow that would be quite a large task I must say.
Last edited by greathuskie; 02-01-2006 at 01:03 AM.
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so apparently we just want to keep seeing the same threads over and over? thats cool too
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like a faq for how to get bulky or wtf is hypertrophy
i answer a couple of those a day
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2 threads today got started on high reps vs low reps
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