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And fellow male mfp that can help advice to put lean muscle on
Hey guys 40 years old now and need to get my *kitten* gear and build me up
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Hi!! Gain weight/ muscle help!
So I recently got a fit bit and it tells me how many calories I burn during sleep. Should those be counted in order to help me achieve a calorie surplus?
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Need advice and buddies to hold me accountable 😭
Hello! I want to badly begin working out and eating well to build muscle But I find it so hard to make myself eat a lot to get all the calories and protein I need. I also get so much anxiety about going to the gym because I don’t know how to start. I want to learn so I am open to advice, links to videos anything that can…
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Bodybuilding and body image issues
I am wondering how common it is for people who bodybuild (recreationally or competively) to experience some type of body image issues (I don't know if classified as serious as body dysmorphia but maybe in some cases). Before I got into lifting and bulk/cut cycles, I always figured things were not possible and accepted how…
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De-rusting and Painting Plates
I picked up a set of plates (Marcy Grip 45s, 25s, 10s, & 5s) along with an Olympic bar for $130 and everything has rust to a certain extent. From what I've read, you can scrub the plates with a wire brush, then give them a vinegar bath for 2-3 days to take care of the rest, then paint them. Anyone have experience with…
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Advice for gaining weight after gallbladder removal
Hi everyone! I’m 32F / 5’8” / 112lbs. I eat healthy, but don’t have the most active lifestyle. My normal weight is 130lbs, but after getting sick last year, I lost 30lbs over the course of 6 months. I had my gallbladder removed October 2021 and was 100lbs on the day of surgery. I’ve always been on the smaller side, but…
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Mind muscle connections
Love lifting but feel my mind muscle connections are as great as could be any advice to help improve this would be great Plus feel my right pec more developed thwn left thats weird
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Non-meat vs. meat protein sources
Can someone please help me understand non-meat vs. meat protein sources? I am finding non-meat sources (eggs, lentils, beans, nuts) more affordable. However, I still ensure to get at least one meat protein serving per day. I am staying with the 1lb per lb BW to build muscle. Am I doing myself a disservice by not consuming…
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Protein on a Cut
If I am only lifting 3 days a week during a weight cut, do I need 0.8-1.0g of protein per day to prevent muscle loss?
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Body composition help
Ok so I lost 50 lbs last year doing a ketogenic style for about 8 months, sw 250, CW 197. As you can see my lower stomach is soft and pudgy still, currently I’m still doing keto lifestyle as it really helps my mind, anxiety and clarity etc…I love ketones. My calories are between 1800-2100 a day, and I workout 5 days a week…
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Want lean up more
Hi guys back at this after a wee while . But no looking to put on more lean muscle . Bern hiit cardio bodyweight twice a week and then anothe dumbbell hiit work twice a week . And walks with my dogs and start bk running to . Should I put I have gym session too or replace on with gym
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If I don't feel sore, that means workout isn't working?
Hi, I'm on WK - 30 of working out. I'm not a beginner but I've started focusing on joint health, functional strength and longevity instead of having big numbers on my big 3 (DL, Squat and Bench) I do 4 sets with reps ranging from 6-8 I do upper and lower days I track everything, so I can compare and increase weight…
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Maintaining vs cut/bulk
I just read bigger, leaner, stronger by mike Mathews. He said that you can gain about 2lbs of muscle per week on a bulk and 0.5lbs per week on a maintenance diet. If you need to cut after a bulk, would a bulk/cut cycle produce 1lb per week? If so, I'm thinking the extra 0.5lbs per week may not be worth the extra effort for…
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Finding right macros to bulk skinny fat
So I’m skinny fat and my goal is to gain muscle and then cut. For further context, I’m 5’11,177.4LBs and 19M. My current macros are: Carbs 30% 188 grams/ Protein 45% 281 grams and Fats 25% 69 grams. Should I increase or decrease anything?? Also if I walk a total of 8-10k steps a day how would I go about factoring that into…
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Complete beginner. My workout?
I am a beginner. A PT made a workout for me. I want to go off on my own though now. I can not ask the PT again. Its not an option. I want to build muscle. I want to do 3 full body workouts a week. My workout being: Lateral pull down Seated cable row Shoulder press machine Hammer curl Leg press Deadlift Kettle bell squat.…
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Advice needed to drop body fat and pack on lean muscle
Hey guys hope yous are all well starting my new training on Monday but any advice we can give each other to drop the fat pack the muscle let's go 💪💪💪
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Introduction?
Hi, i’m a hardgainer hahahah. Any tips on low cost meals with a high calorie count?
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Building muscle in a wheelchair
I’m trying to build muscle in a wheelchair but struggling any advice is welcome
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Getting hate since losing weight :(
Hi guys! Im a mom of two and I really wanted to change my life. Ive had history of ED and lots of bad habits with food and exercise. 5 months ago i decided to do weight lifting and its lotteraly keeping me sane. But since i made the transformation, i am actually getting more hate then support. Its like everyone was so…
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Dumbbell Chains Idea
Thought here would be a good place to post this too. I weighed these chains at lows, best weight to $$ ratio at 1 pound per foot of chain. ( I brought my food scale to weigh them with me LOL) but overall this idea is working well as I work out at home so I will take whatever I can to add resistance.
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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…