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Hatch Squat Program
Today is day one! I will measure the ole legs and find my 1RM for front and back squat by means of a 3 rep max. I'll try and keep y'all updated on progress!
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Carb gain powders??
Have any of you successfully used a carb gainer powder with protien powder to gain weight? I'm looking at the Now foods brand. How often or how much do you need a day and how long did it take to gain? I want to gain about 5-10 lbs.
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Weight Gainers - what did you eat today?
I've just transferred from caloriecount.com, rather dismayed at losing that support! We had a gaining thread where you'd post what you ate and offer encouragement/advice as much as is needed. Anyone else up for this
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Cutting & bulking
Hey everyone. Im in desperate need of some advice. Im 28, 5'9 and weigh around 202 lbs. Although I have been lifting on and off for a few years, I'd still consider myself a novice and I'm now at the point, were I want to make some real, hard progress. I am quite endomorphic in build and have real trouble stripping away…
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18 year old looking for a program
I weigh 165 and have lifted before, I used to lift for my football team freshmen year. I'm trying to get back into a bodybuilding program but I'm finding it faily difficult not having a coach telling what lifts I'm doing that day. Any suggested programs for me ? I'm fully committed to lift everyday, I already do I just…
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Gain Muscle fast?
What's the fastest way to gain muscle ? Just curious of different method.
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90 days shape up
Starting today is my 90 get back on track let's see how it goes
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Booty Building
I do squats daily but I really want a good butt workout to help me take it to the next level and build my booty up a little faster. Any advice?
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Critique my plan
I don't want to bore anyone with repeating parts of my previous posts. So... I Can't progress on strong lifts anymore but like the simplicity. What do you think about this 3 progressively heavier warm up sets per exercise. 3x5 at the heavy weight 1x20 at half the heavy weight The next day for those exercises would be same…
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Week 2 Weight in...,.,
I've struggled as long as I can remember to keep weight on. Eating has always been a chore for me. Looking for tips in my busy life to pack on some mass. 4 pounds 1 week, second week weigh in is tomorrow. Hoping for at least a 1lb
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Lifting friends
Been using MFP for a few years and now looking for friends again. Im looking only for those who are into lifting, ive had a lot of dvd fitness friends and eliptical/ treadmill friends and they mostly seem to fade and disappear. So if your serious about lifting please add me thanks
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Need to Gain because of a Disability? New Group!
Hi, I have had MS since 2006. One of the least appreciated "gifts" from it was gastrparesis, a serious digestive disorder. I have started a group titled Digestive Disorders Weight Gain Maintain for anyone like me struggling daily to get in enough calories to survive. Anyone here with such issues is welcome to come visit!…
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Wowen - SL5x5 and NRLFW wt. loss and muscle gain
Long story, short as possible. Looking for advice/suggestions/experience. I am a 41 year old female. Have lost 50 pounds over last 2 years. Currently at 190, 5ft.10inches. Looking to lose another 20-30 pounds. I have worked out consistently for the past 2 yrs to lose the above mentioned weight. Using MFP for about the past…
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3 day lift program+ BJJ
I've been bodybuilding for about 2 or 3 years and have been doing a variety of different programs that includes splits, strength training, 10 x 10 program... you name it but for the most part I've always been weight training a minimum of four to five days a week. About a month ago i started Brazilian jiu jistu and i love…
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Doubts about Stronglifts - could do with advice/encouragement!
About me: I'm 61 and had never lifted until recently. I started using mfp last September as I wanted to gain weight and muscle. So far I've gained around 7 kgs and am not far off my goal. I suffer from IBD which is a chronic bowel disorder and also have osteoporosis and degenerative disc disease so I wanted to ease…
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What's Happening? Looking much different after just one week ...
I have a question for those with more knowledge / experience than I: I'm just able to get into the gym to lift weights after 7 months of not being able to do anything due to an injury. This week, I've gone to the gym and lifted weights (only upper body until my leg heals) three times for about 20-25 minutes total. I am…
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Gaining 20% Body Weight Goal
Hello to all, I would appreciate tips on how to gain weight effectively from people who have had difficulty in this area.
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Weight gain ideas
This is actually for my 12yo son. He is SEVERELY underweight. He is a big eater already and his doctor put him on a high carb, high protein diet. He is 12, 4'7" and weighs 65lbs. His BMI is like 13. He's been eating lots of meats, potatoes, breads, pastas, fruits and veggies for a while but just can't seem to add weight.…
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What you guys working today?
Post what your game plan is today. If you don't have one post that you need some direction and LETS GET IT!!!
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extra exercise calories-do you use them?
Hello friends, I just started using this app and linking my fitbit to it. with doing so it tells me I get extra calories. My desire weight loss per week is 2 lbs, trying to get into a dress in april and I have 8 lbs to lose so I'm eating only 1200 cal/day. with these extra exercise calories with various from 100-700 a day,…
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Tips on gaining muscle for a woman!
Thoughts and tips? I'm quite new to it! I'm training hard, but finding nutrition trickier!
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Let's Talk Supplements
Hey guys, pretty new to this whole thing but I wanted to get a thread going on supplements that you may consider "must haves" , but also those you would tell everyone to stay the heck away from! Wanted to do this today as I just purchased Jym protein this morning and I'm pumped about trying it out. Leave your supplement…
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Advice for a newbie
I have started weight training, compound exercises, lifting heavy, for 5 sets of 5 per exercise. I do this weekly, along with 2 fitness cardio classes. Is this enough lifting to see any 'newbie gains'?
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Lift weights to lose weight
Hi new on here, I was just wondering how I could use weights to lose weight any help would be great. Thankyou
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Second mass building?
So, I initially worked down to about 125 lbs with only cardio about 3 years ago, adding weight-training several times a week about a year in (2 years ago). I had an injury that prevented me from doing my complete routine last summer, and my weight went up around 5-8 lbs. I was able to start doing both cardio and weights…
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Maintenance calories?
Hi guys. I'm looking to start a lean bulk by eating over my maintenance calories by 200-500 a day. MFP is tell me my maintenance is 2900, but this seems high. I'm 5' 10" and 13st 5 pounds. I'm roughly 20% body fat. I've been training for a few years but not seeing much progress because I haven't been tracking macros. So is…
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I'm going to leave this here! Great Article
http://www.t-nation.com/portal_includes/articles/2006/06-154-training.html This is how I eat/bulk and most of the guys and girls I train with do the same. We've all seen progress without gorging on JUNK food constantly. Cheats here and there are fine, but a full on "dirty bulk" is a bad idea. Believe it or not most of you…
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Getting lean..help&tips
I want to get leaner !...I have been trying to get a bit leaner..as of now I have a bout 16 % BF. But having trouble getting rid of belly fat..and chest..I work out..I do HIIT and other weight lifting..
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At what point should I stop trying to lose fat and start trying to gain muscle?
So I'm 5'4" and a female. I've lost 7 pounds and am now 122.6. My goal is to be toned (I want abs really bad but for now I'll settle for toned) but I read it's better to lose the fat first before you start gaining muscle. How do I know when I'm ready to start increasing my calories and working my muscles harder? I don't…
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Guess my body fat % please
I've lost about 35 lbs and and doing some body recomp now. I've been trying to figure out my body fat% for awhile now and figure you guys could help by guessing at some photos. My stats 5"6.5" ( I need the 0.5") :) 139 lbs Neck 14.5" Waist 31.5" My lower body is similar to upper. I'm guessing somewhere slightly less than…