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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!
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Barbell "Form check"(e.g., Squats, Deadlift, Benching, Presses)
Hi everyone, I am posting this to give an avenue for those who are questioning their "form" with barbell lifts. I first want to state that there are certain ideas/thoughts that can be either helpful or harmful. I hope that this thread is helpful to those who view or post. One example that is often expressed by some…
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Goals for 2021?
So what are your strength/fitness goals for 2021? I'm trying to join the 1000 lb club (deadlift, squat, bench combined total) this year at age 52. I've been working on this since 2016 but minor injuries and just life keep getting in the way. Regardless, this is the year. I won't bore you with the details/lessons learned...…
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I hate the gym
So I've gotten gym memberships in the past only to end them and lose the money. I have a community gym, but hours suck due to COVID restrictions. I have a few free weights (adjustable dumbbells) but that's about it. I start and get distracted often because lifting doesn't really excite me. I've tried running, biking and…
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Reducing body fat
Hi Will creatine have an effect when trying to reduce body fat % If taking Creatine is the a better time to take it. Like pre or post workout etc
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Struggling to gain weight.
I’m struggling so bad with eating enough calories. Some days are better than others but none are reaching my goal. I’m desperate to gain weight and muscle but I need a steady plan to get myself into a routine that helps me both physically and mentally. It’s saddening when I don’t hit my goal. I want to feel accomplished.…
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Start bulking or maintain?
Recently was told about recomp by some of the people here and read a few posts about it and looked into some other online resources. I’m 5’5 109-112 lbs and want to look more lean and build muscle. My question is now do I try and bulk or do I just continue exercising and eating in maintenance? I go to the gym about 6x a…
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Tiny, pettite and want to gain weight.
Any advices?
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Lean Bulking
How do i increase my calories when lean bulking? I need 75 calories to get a 500 gram weight gain? Do i increase them directly and wait until the next week te readjust or gradually for the whole week? Or is there any other way?
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How important is testosterone for woman for hypertrophy?
There are a lot of misconceptions about strength training for women. Even to suggest women train differently than their male counterparts. Although men start out with more muscle mass than woman, and higher absolute strength, long term relative increases in strength and hypertrophy are very similar for men and women when…
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Clean bulking
I am currently 135 lbs in good shape and I want to get really big while staying lean. I am currently eating in a 400 calorie surplus and I most eat very high protein high carb foods. Any tips?