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Silver lining
I have put one-half inch on my arms just using bands during the lockdown💪 I am really happy about this. Has anyone else improved during this time? If so, how so?
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Advice on Progress so Far
So I've been working out for a little over 2 months now and based on these photos I can say that I've gained a bit of weight, which is good, and my arms have definitely bulked up. But based on these photos, can any fitness experts let me know if I am working all the muscles properly based on the changes? I have been…
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Dirty Bulk
Hello everyone, I am a 5’11 Male who currently weighs 137 lbs! I want to gain another 20 lbs. I started when I weighed 115 lbs. But due to the lockdown I’m unable to hit the gym. I was wondering if I could still keep a 500 calorie surplus, a bit of dirty bulk and just do basic dumbbell exercises. Do you think that’s…
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Opinions on what are actually useful suppliments/vitamins?
I put in a massive protein and suppliment order last week, with 10 kg of protein powder, 1 kg of creatine and a pound of citrulline. Realistically, this should be a 3-4 month supply. Maybe a little less as my protein goals will be going up as I work into maintainence. That being said, the stupid company just came up with a…
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Whats a good bmi to start bulking?
Just a silly question I’ll probably get schooled on. But what if i started bulking without losing that stomach fat, say im at a 24 bmi and im not fully lean yet. Could i get muscle and would i look good?
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Bulking body fat
Hello Everyone, hope all of ya are good. I have been bulking, 5’11 Male who weighs 140 lbs now. My body fat is 14%. What body fat % should I not exceed while bulking? Thanks
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Collagen and Creatine? Any nutrition nerds/experts out there??
So I recently started supplementing with collagen for my joint, hair and skin health. I'm 52, so I was told this would help with my saggy skin as well. I've also recently started weightlifting (about 4 weeks ago) and it was suggested I might start supplementing with Creatine as I seem to have come to a standstill on some…
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Building back strength and muscle after anorexia
Hi guys and girls, I’m new to the forum however have always been interested in fitness and have wanted to pursue bodybuilding but never got round to it. I know there are loads of experienced people on these forums who might be able to offer some advice and would appreciate any tips I could get... I unintentionally lost a…
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Anyone else using bodyweight exercises to build and sculpt? Share your routines!
Hey! Just started trying to gain after seeing some sad numbers on the scale a few months back. I have really modest goals, but would love to share food diaries and routines with others who are into stuff like calisthenics! My current routine Day One* Brief jog (~8min) * 3x10 box jumps * 3x3 assisted push ups * General plié…
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Insane appetite increase, need suggestions badly.
Hi, I’ve been working out about 4-5x a week woth weights with one hour per session. I’m trying to lose body fat. I’ve been taking simple supplements like fish oil, apple cider vinegar, protein shakes from optimum nutrition (whey), I just recently stopped taking creatine, I don’t know why but the water weight made me feel…
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How to let go of size
During the Quarantine I didn’t have access to weights so I started running little by little I noticed the size of my arms and back was decreasing. I had no choice I got hooked on running and now I’m running 3-5 miles a day. But now the gyms are open and I began lifting again the problem however is that I’ve always had a…
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Friends?
Looking to follow people who mainly lift and have similar goals, etc. as me! I'm not trying to gain weight at this present time but I plan to get to that point. About me: I track macros and my goal is to do a bikini competition. Maybe in about 2 years. I have weights at home (gym is closed) that go up to 100Lbs so that's a…
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Testostosterone Shots
Asking for a Friend! After receiving your first test. shot what did you feel within the first 24 hours? Any weird symptoms?
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Strength
Anyone do strength training here? I wanna take my bench press to 140kg for 10 reps by the end of the year. Currently doing 110kg for 10 reps, any recommendations on training and diet?
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Macros! Help!
Hey everyone! I was hoping for some advice. I went from 190 pounds down to 125 and hit my goal! Now, I want to start toning and building muscle. The problem I’m having is with my macros. And reaching my calorie target. I was eating around 1500 cals to maintain my weight without working out. I decided to increase my cals to…
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Macros for gainig muscle?
Hi, I have been following a carbs 30% protein 40% fats 30% macro diet,bur rarely reached my fat intake each day. I have managed to lose body fat and maintain/have a slight muscle gain. I'd like to maintain low levels of body fat and start gaining muscle,any %split reccomendations?
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Your advice - to reach my body fat goal, should I keep losing weight or stop to focus on muscle?
The Short Story I've successfully lost a lot of weight in the last few months, trying to get from a body fat of over 25% down to 15% (currently just under 20%). But I did some things wrong at first (not enough protein) and feel like I've lost muscle. I don't want to end up 15% and scrawny. Not going for bodybuilder, just…
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Gaining weight with Crohn’s
I’ve done my research on increasing daily calories to gain weight. It is hard for some one who is sensitive to high fibre foods and lactose intolerant. Any advice?
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When a bulk goes too far!
Hi everyone I had an issue a while ago where I got down to a weight (maybe not the most lean but less them ive been in a long tome) and I decided after 65lb loss I could afford to give my body a break, and try my first bulk IT DIDNT GO WELL That is entirely my fault and I can understand and appreciate that. I used my bulk…
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Home workouts, best on YouTube, links?
Wondering what you guys are doing for home workouts. I do have a bench and a couple dumbbells
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Help! Sleeve patient how Can I gain 10 lbs
I had the weight loss sleeve surgery in 2018. Im 5’4 and weighed 243 lbs. I was addicted to food and at the time it seemed like my best option. I lost 100 pounds within a year. Im waaay too thin. I’m 144 but would like to gain 15 pounds. Anyone out there that can tell me what to do. I get full fast, I started making shakes…
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HOMEBODY WORKOUTS - What's been working for you?
Hey guys! How are you all doing on this quarantine? Most of us, considering the context in which we live right now, marked by this Covid-19 pandemic, are unable to exercise at a gym. So, which exercise programs are you guys adopting that's getting you results? I've just finished my bulking period know I'm shifting towards…
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What foods have no carbs
What's foods have no carbs? And what is the highest grams of sugar intake I can go up to, to avoid gaining stomack fat? I'm trying to ripe abes whiles gaining arms and chest.
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Pull ups question
I’m trying to improve on my pull ups and just wanting some advise on how to go about it. My goal is to gain muscle and strength. I’m not sure if I’m better off doing assisted pull ups for more reps, going unassisted for as many as I can, or do or doing negatives. In my weekly workouts I was incorporating assisted pull ups…
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Help! Sleeve patient how Can I gain 10 lbs
I had the weight loss sleeve surgery in 2018. Im 5’4 and weighed 243 lbs. I was addicted to food and at the time it seemed like my best option. I lost 100 pounds within a year. Im waaay too thin. I’m 144 but would like to gain 15 pounds. Anyone out there that can tell me what to do. I get full fast, I started making shakes…
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GAINING WEIGHT
Hi guys. I'm new to all this. I've wanted to try it for a long time. I guess now I feel is the right time to eat healthy and start filling out. I'm 26 79kg 6'2 Any tips.or advice would really appreciate like I said I'm new to this so not much of an idea
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Gain weight troubles
I've been trying to put on weight forever. I loose weight easier than I gain. I do weighted exercises but not often as it gets boring. My appetite isn't big either. How do you put on weiy in a healthy way?
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Exercising for over 60
I need some help with exercising I’m 62 and weigh 195 I’m not motivated like I use to be I was on here five years ago and did good but since this virus I don’t want to do anything I’m 5’2 suggestions please
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I want to lose weight and get lean
Hi am lucky enough to have weights work out bench bike and boxing but to be honest I've not got a clue what to do or eat I was on medication which made me gain weight I've come off it now so I want to get back to me. Really appreciate your advice thank you x
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How dificult is to gain wheight?
I am trying to gain eating more but i find it very dificult to eat more than 1500 kcal /day here is my profile if anyone wanna take a look. I just started coocking myself, but it's happen often to me to don't know what to eat, i feel hungry but i still lose one two hours to think what to eat and preparing my food…