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Reducing fat & in problem areas, exercise help and muscle building tips
I have a few problem areas that I'm sure a lot of people can relate to one is the dreaded back boobs as I'd like to call them. Two is lower abs and upper gluteals low back I tend to hold what I like to call a spare tire. I have lost over 70 pounds in the last year I still have weight to lose but was wondering if anyone had…
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Bodybuilding?
I've been doing the PHUL workout consistently for 6 months or so now but I was wondering if it's better if I go back to Splits? I ask because usually when I'm doing upper body, arms are the last part of the workout and for whatever reason I'm fatigued once I get to that part of my workout so I feel like I'm not really at…
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Semi noob at bodybuilding/Bulk
Hi everyone well here's the situation I've always been a skinny guy all my life so far and I'm sick of it I'm 19 5ft 9 weigh 130 pound my goal has been to at least be 180 or at least an average weight for someone who's my age and older I am very athletic but have very little to show for it in terms of body type if that…
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Supplements
What supps do y'all take when bulking?
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Vacation interruption
Heading on vacation for 5 days and there is no gym in my Disney hotel. I assume they don't cater to people wanting to be healthy there. But I will be doing a ton of walkin. That said is its okay to have a 5 day break from lifting? I thought I could use this time off to rest and then start a brand new routine when I return.…
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Slow Bulk
What should Carbs, Protien and Fat % look like on a slow bulk? Currently weigh 165 looking to get to 175 over the next couple of months. Current Carbs - 300 Protien - 200 Fats - 100 Activity level is moderate Working Out 3 days a week with some progressive loading strength training. 1 or 2 days a week I add some metabolic…
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Wanting defination
Hi I am wanting some advice on getting muscle defination. I'm 5'2" and weigh 108lb My cal intake 1600 Protien 35% Fat 15% Carb 50% My weekly exercise programme Mon - back and biceps , metafit Tues - abs , bodypump , spin Wed - spin and metafit Thurs - abs and spin sometimes twice Fri - lower body Sat - cx works then spin…
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Weight lifting + martial arts
Hey everybody, Who is doing martial arts on top of weight lifting? I'd love to know about your experience. Do both activities complement each other nicely? Is there anything else that you do on top? Diet, running, stretching, HIIT ? How many hours of sport do you do per week? I have been doing Viet Vo Dao for over a year,…
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Why is my lower body so much stronger than upper?
My lower body is still progressing after 14 months of lifting while the upper body stalled 6 months ago. My lifts are all out of proportion. For example 1RM Lower Squat - 130KG Deadlift 120KG Upper BP 55kg OHP 40kg Anything to do with my legs is strong and getting stronger while the upper seems like a lost cause.
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starting lifting
I'm currently 172lbs, 5'4. No idea what my body fat percentage is-my plan is to lose 24lbs before I begin lifting but...Could I just start now? Before-I .mainly did cardio, added dumbbells for resistance and increase stregnth. I got to 20lbs with some of the moves-plus same weight used to lift on days with less cardio as I…
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Determine
This difficult
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Problem : Gaining Muscles And Belly Fat...need an advise
I suddenly realized, after a year get involved in gym...my muscle had gain and I am very happy to see my progress. But the thing is...my muscle gain plus my belly fat also getting bigger. I know I'm a rookie in this area....just want to get some advise through this community. Thank you for reading this....I hope we can…
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Dizzy during squats
I am running SL 5x5. About 6 weeks in. I squat 135 pounds at the moment. (Female 5'10", 190 pounds, eating in a deficit). I get about 3 squats in the 2nd or 3rd set and get dizzy, light headed, vision starts to fade out. Happens as I stand up. Takes a bit to clear and then I continue the next few reps in the set. It then…
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BOOTY & CURVE CHALLENGE!
I have a Maximize Booty & Leg challenge that I started 3 days ago! When I say I already see results. It's no lie! I can't believe how much results u see in just 2days. And here's the cherry on top... you won't have sore legs! It's only a 6-12 minute work out daily. You can still join this challenge! While it's still early…
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Increasing lower leg mass
Struggling to increase lower leg mass and size ....I workout legs twice a weak . One time a week very heavy and the other time is high rep. I do the standard leg exercises all w a good amount of weights... squats, deadlifts, calf lifts, quad lifts, hamstring lifts, reverse lunges, core lifts, etc... very careful w…
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Feeling Stuck
Hey everyone, first time posting. So I've been logging my food and watching my macros and trying to cut fat and lean out. I went from 155 pounds to 146 and my body fat went from 12% to 10%, however I'm still not seeing the results I want (want more definition in my abs). I've decided to bulk up and changed my diet from…
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Glute imbalance
Feeling discouraged, my left butt is weaker and I notice it in my workouts. The next day my right butt will be sore and my left feels like jello. I tried activatingonly the weaker side every other day, doing lower body workouts only on my left leg and glute, foam rolling my right butt. I've been doing this for a month and…
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New dads
So I became a dad in December, which is awesome but I'm wondering if any dads here struggle to find the time to workout. Lack of sleep and work/study commitments are not helping. Add as friend to support and motivate would be appreciated.
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I need help gaining weight please.
So I started trying to get bigger a while ago and have been bouncing back and fourth between drinking a lot of milk. drinking weight gainers. eating a lot of chicken and rice and also eating random foods just to add calories. Im gaining weight but I feel like im just getting chubbier.Im getting stronger but I feel like im…
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When to up the weight?
How long do I keep lifting my current weight? I squat 3 sets of 10 at 95 lbs and dead lift the same. I bench press 3 sets of 5 at 95 lbs as well... I do this 3 times a week and for about 3 weeks now. It's not easy by any means, I think I could squat more and dead lift more but I don't have a spotter during the day and I'm…
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Bulking
Could someone tell me a high calorie breakfast in a rush
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Bro, do you even eat clean?
I know this has been brought up a lot, and will continuously get debated since it's a huge topic in the industry current. There are those who believe in clean eating and that is fine but I wanted to provide some thoughts on clean eating from a recent video from Dr. Layne Norton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge3NPxoCuAI…
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Seeking advise on my macros any comments appriciated
83.3kg wanting to get to 90-95kg think I'm eating enough??
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Greek Yogurt on a bulk
I'd like to know stories here - I've been having Fage 0% 500g tub every night before bed. I do this for the casein and for the extra protein it provides. Does anyone know if there are any issues doing this? Would it help with bulking and building muscle? When I don't have fage, I'll have Quark or Cottage cheese. I've…
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Hitting calorie surplus!
Hi All, So I've been a member of My Fitness Pal for about 7 months now with proper tracking and goal setting. Last year I weighed 17 stone 3 lbs and managed to drop to 13 stone 11 lbs, which I am now. Ever since losing weight I've felt so much healthier and better in myself. It is also so so so important for me due to my…
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2000 calories need a day
Really could use some help just had to have whole stomach removed for cancer now need to intake 2000 calories a day having trouble trying to keep and add weight on as cant have a lot of sugar or fat any advice
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Same calories on a rest day?
Hi All, So last summer I lost 3 stone, from 17 stone 3 lbs to now 13 stone 7 lbs. I'm now trying to bulk so my trainer at the gym has put me on a 3,229 calorie surplus +400 calories a day. I previously asked the question 'how to hit my calorie surplus' my issue was I wasn't hitting around 3,000 a day, let alone 2,000... I…
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Trouble gaining weight
I've had trouble gaining weight for the past year. I really want to be able to gain 10 pounds or more. Is there any good protein shakes out there to help increase my calorie intake ? Any good recipes ? Thank you.
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#leanin15 for weight gain?
Very new to the world of fitness and nutrition. Been doing some research and using the foods listed in the recommended post section and the Body Coach books, I think I've come up with a meal plan. Yet to put it into my calorie counter but wondering if anyone thinks this diet works as a weight gain diet? I'm not sure about…
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Hip thrust - glute activation
Anyone else feel more glute activation with lower weight? I have been doing 105 with a barbell but feel so much more glute work 75lbs dumbells resenting on my hips. I have been doing hip thrusts modeled after SL5x5 but I am wondering if j really do need to continue to increase weight. I am feeling like as much as I try to…