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strong curves - adaptable?
Hi :) I'm a 5'6", 130 lbs, 44 year old woman. The navy body fat calculator said 29%, which I find highly unlikely. I'm happy with my weight but I'd like to put on some visible muscle. I also have a connective tissue disorder that makes my doctors a little hesitant to let me lift really heavy. I've been using some of…
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Bodybuilding
Anyone here bodybuilding??? Any good physiques here??? Trying to figure out the app and all it has to offer before I pay.
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Maintaining weight and building muscle
Hi, Im completely new to fitness. I've set myself a target to try and get fitter and to tone up. Im skinny build so i dont need to lose weight. Everything article online seems to contradict the next. Is there anyone who can offer any advice on where to begin?
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Workout Routine - Opinions wanted
I posted in the Fitness and Exercise category, but am re-posting here as was suggested by another user. I didn't really get any responses and would really like some feedback. I am trying to put together a workout routine. I have a Gold's Gym Home Gym and a set of resistance cables. Below is a picture of the list of…
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Building Biceps Female
I’m new-ish to lifting and enjoying the results, but I’ve noticed something, hopefully you pros can help. I’ve seen many very fit women who have well toned visible biceps, but they seem to appear more elongated and linear. Whereas in men, their biceps are rounder & fuller. Is it a gender thing? Can women not get round,…
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Kre Alkalyn
I started to use the supplement I was just curious to here if it worked or not. What your thoughts on it.
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6-week reset
The DadBod thread inspired me to start a log for my 6-week restart. I had a humbling experience on my vacation this year. My favorite get-away is to spend a week at Myrtle Beach after Thanksgiving — and get to a favorite gym i found a couple years ago (preCovid) and training with an awesome trainer. This year, I had to…
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Reccomended macros for building muscle
Any opinions helpful
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Is it the training or my eating?
Over the last year, I put on a good chunk of mass, reaching 185lbs at my heaviest; I went up 20 pounds between the start of 2020 and early 2021. I cut this summer, dropping down to the 175lbs range, however now that it's winter I was looking to go back up in weight. This last month, I switched trainers as my old one was…
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Recommend a protein powder with minimal calories?
I have nearing the end of shedding 45 pounds of bloated fat. I have a few pounds to go yet. I have also started strength training as at 55 years old I think I have lost some muscle due to aging, and didn't have much to start with as I have a thin frame. I still want to keep my calories under control, although will begin…
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Feedback On My Workout Plan
My goals are to eventually compete in a bodybuilding show again. I did one show almost 5 years ago now and I’ve never lost the desire to get back on stage. I haven’t been as consistent the past 3 years due to a surgery and two pregnancies so I have a lot of work to do 😅 I’ve been considering getting a coach though but I’m…
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Outdoor Lifting/Working out in the Cold
Need some help gurus. I'm moving and will have to set up my power cage in my carport (covered, but open air/3 open walls) until I get my workout palace (shed) delivered and up and running. It will be insulated, heated, etc,. but that may need be for a few months. In the meantime, I need help/ideas on lifting in the cold.…
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Apple Shaped Gal Needs Some Help Building Her Body & Workout Routine
Hey everyone! I know I’m technically in the wrong forum and probably am better off in posting in the “fitness & exercise” one, but I’m sure - your bodybuilding knowledge could benefit me! And I’m literally here to BUILD my body :) Ok so: I’m 5’6, today’s weight in was at 187lbs (I’m actually coming from 300, so yay for me…
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Calorie deficit or Calorie surplus ?
Hi, I am a 37-year-old male and have been hitting the gym for about 7 months now, 4-5 days a week. But even after this much time, I see little to no change in my body. My body fat is still at around 27-28 % and little to no gain in lean muscle mass. I weigh around 148-150 and I want to maintain this weight only as I am…
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Struggling to gain weight
Hi, I’m a 19 years old female, I’m 6ft tall my weight is currently around 65kg; my body fat is 17%...which is low for my height and isn’t healthy, I was lower a couple months back as I was going through depression but I’m trying to gain it back. I was 72kg and my body fat was roughly 22% around then. This year has been…
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Training upper trapezius making you look “narrower”?
Is this a myth or a true thing? I have not trained upper traps since I started working out again. I want to ask the experts in fitness, is training upper traps necessary at all and does it really make you look narrow?
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Hi!
Hello! Currently struggling to meet my carb goal which shows about 436. Any recommendations to hit it? Thank you
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I need help gaining weight
Hi I need some help gaining weight desperately I am to skinny for my age and would love some tips you could give me if you have any just message me
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Baby Bodybuilder
I’m brand-spanking-new to anything bodybuilding. I know pretty much nothing. Looking for a good lifting routine and some high-protein foods to add to my grocery list. My stats are 148 lbs, 5’2”, and around 25% body fat. Trying to focus on the whole body, but my highest priority is my core (arms are a close second). Any…
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Pull Days: Moving Dead lifts before Rows?
During my pull days (every other day) I start with rows at 25% 10rm weight x 10 , 50% 10rm x 10, then 100% 10rm x 2 sets before moving to dead lifts 100% 10rm x 2. Don't think it necessarily matters, but FWIW my dead lift 1 RM is approaching 400lbs and row is approaching 200. Both are progressing as scheduled (10%+…
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Veg items high in protein
Can you suggest some of high protein veg food items?
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Weight Load & Distance from Center / Using Unfamiliar Equipment
During the holidays I'll be using a commercial gym (YMCA) with weight machines and Olympic barbells & weights. I currently use a 6' standard bar & weights for squats, deadlifts, rows, and bench. The 6' standard works better for my home setup spatially and allows me to lift below 45lbs for warmup sets. I have a 7' standard…
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Is squatting 400lbs considered a lot?
I'm curious as to opinions on what's considered a lot when it comes to lifting, particularly squatting. I'm 35y/o, 5'10, ~160lb and have been lifting off and on for 2-3 years (modified All-Pros program, home gym) , achieving consistency (6 days/week) for just over 6 months. Outside that I have no lifting background. I…
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Building up your body
I'm well fitted
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Knowing when it's time to eat more!
I am a 43 year old female, been lifting for ~2 years 4-5 days per week and 1-2 days of cardio plus evening more casual walks 2-3 miles with dog...Been eating about 1700 calories and even 1600 calories. I think I need to eat more but I am SCARED! I have lost about 30 pounds over the past 2 years and am mostly happy but need…
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What to eat to hit daily calories if I already hit my protein goal?
Today I hit my protein goal by 5pm (almost 300g protein by then). However, I still have 500 calories left to hit my surplus. What should I eat? Icecream? More protein?
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Wanting to build muscle.
Hi, I am new to this forum so here goes. I have an ectomorph shape and at 62 want to start building muscle (I did a program about five years ago and slowly got some muscle definition - but given my lanky body shape I don't think I will ever really bulk up too much). Anyway, life got in the way and I stopped going to the…
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First time bulker
I’m considering starting a bulk, first timer here. I’ve always been tracking to lose weight and I just recently reset my MFP account. I lift heavy 3-4x a week. Now I’m at my goal weight but want more definition. I’m thinking a bulk for the next few months (5lbs or so) and then a cut during the spring to look better by…
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Gain weight whilst trying to get shredded? Help
I am looking to gain some weight whilst having that shredded type look but have no clue. Any ideas would be appreciated whether it be around gym, diet or anything?
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Cutting Program
I’ve been running a bulk with stronglifts for about a year. I’m up 30lb, maybe half muscle and half fat. Thinking about doing a cut for a few months. What program should I switch to during the cut to help me keep my gains? Thanks!