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Any 5’6 lifters?
What weight while lean would you be aiming for at this height? Any Fellow Manlet brahs got pics with weight?
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Women Planet Fitness Members - Denver CO?
I am looking for a few ladies who lift that would be interested in meeting and helping a girl get started. I am in the South Denver Metro area and looking at Planet Fitness as a gym to join. Thank you! - Lacey
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Getting rid of skinny fat syndrome
I’m a 5’8 148 pound distance runner, and I’ve recently started weight training and eating more protein to overcome being “skinny fat”. Anyone else have any issues with this? Even though I peaked at 68 miles a week for marathon training, my body still has a high level of body fat compared to muscle. Any advice would be…
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Switching between 2 daily calorie goals
Hi Is it possible to set and switch between 2 daily calorie goals in MyFitnessPal? I would like to set up a daily maintenance calorie limit on my non-training days, and then set up a second higher intake of calories on my training days. I would like to switch between these 2 depending on what day it is, rather than having…
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Body Sculpting
I am just about at my goal weight. Achieved this with daily walks, calorie count and home training. However now I am taking it easy for the holiday season, just want to maintain. But come 2020 I want to change things up. I want to still train at home but sculpt my body... Any advice
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Build Muscle
Hi im 5ft 9inchs tall male 30 years old. Just a quick question if I Start building muscle in the gym will I get a leaner body with low body fat?my weight now is 101.7kgs
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Set Volume for Muscle Size: The Ultimate Evidence Based Bible
https://weightology.net/the-members-area/evidence-based-guides/set-volume-for-muscle-size-the-ultimate-evidence-based-bible/ TL;DR Version On average, muscle growth tends to be best with around 8 sets per muscle group per training session in trained individuals. Frequency can be used to manipulate weekly volume. Individual…
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Is Volume Killing Your Gains?
So, I don't typically watch too many youtube videos about lifting. I research specific lifts - mostly to check out form or variations. I've read a ton and experimented and built my routine over the years. I've run PHUL in the past and my current routine for the last year or so is based heavily on what I learned running…
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Protein powder
I got protein yesterday from Walmart. Yes I decided to be lazy and get a crappier brand than usual. I've had cookies and cream but it was muscle Pharm. This one was six star. It smells a bit off but also tastes slightly funny. Could it have gone bad? Expiry is 2021. Is it bad to keep it? Not sure if anyone else tried this…
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Gained weight, next steps?
Hi all, I'm not sure if I should post this here, but I have been going through something lately and I would appreciate it if the experts here on the forums could advise me on my potential next steps. To begin, I'm 5'6", female, 30 years old. I lost over 100 lbs in the past 2 years, and had been attempting maintenance since…
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Advice/tips on shrinking tummy while building booty
Hey I’m new here. I’ve always been more of a cardio junkie (due to enjoying playing sports that focus more on cardio) versus weight lifter, but as I’ve gotten older I would like to build more muscle (esp in my booty) while keeping tone at the same time. Is that even a struggle or possible? I feel kinda silly, since all…
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Just starting to weight train at 56
Well, I guess the title tells it. I'm 56, in terrible shape, and started weight training back on Oct 26 of 2019. Goals are as follows: 1) Change my mindset. I want a fighting spirit as I age and step into my final chapters. 2) Lose enough weight to fit into my racing leathers again and get back to the track come spring.…
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Starting bikini prep in January!
Soooo...I am beginning prep for bikini competition which will happen in june. I am super lean up top and trying to build uo my lower body. At assesment a month ago I was 13% body fat im 5'7" and 35 yo. Im Tracking my macros and eating 2080 but am still hungry all the time! Anyone else have this issue?
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Women: Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Olympic Weightlifting, something else?
I like lifting heavy weights and I'd like to do more of it, but I'm unsure where to go or how to get there. What is the different between powerlifting, body building, and olympic weight lifting? How does it affect the aesthetics of a woman's body differently? My main focus is on getting stronger, and I don't need big,…
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Recomp/bulk - small surplus
I’ve been researching a recomp/bulk. The idea is to gain total weight while keeping you body fat % the same level. The idea is to eat at a small surplus, maybe around 150cals. This is different than a recomp because you don’t drop bf% and different from a bulk in that bf% remains level. It will not produce as much muscle…
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Need some advice
Helll everyone, how’s your day going so far? Anyways I need some advice on my goals moving forward. So, I lost weight about 100 pounds. I’m currently sitting at 6’2 189 down from 297. Now I don’t know wheather I should quit cutting and focus on a slow surplus with a proper lifting program and cardio. I’ll attach some…
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First Bulk
I’m going to start my first bulk to build some muscle but not too much fat. Currently I’m 43, 6’3” 195lb at around 14-15 bf%. I do a push/pull/leg program 3 days a week with some cardio worked in. I know some people think this is less than ideal, but this was given to me by a trainer that and I would not want to change…
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Here to make friends and get strong! ;)
Hey everyone! I am looking to make friends who also eat close to maintenance and trying to gain muscle! I am a mom of 3, 5 and under. I am 27 years old and 290lbs! I used to be 130lbs and working out all the time. I am so done with all the diets and bingeing-restricting cycles. I want to focus on becoming healthier and…
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Bulking and cutting
I’m around 7 stone 4 and looking to bulk to build muscle. If I then cut after gaining a few pounds, will i just end up back where i started?
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Progressive over load
I’m back from the gym and feeling a bit disappointed with my session, when I’m there I always try and beat what I did the previous time I trained, I’m not overly strong and generally only manage an extra rep or so , tonight I didn’t quite manage what I had done last week, although I pushed myself as hard as I could, I’m…
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Advice from experienced please!
I am a 20 year old Male currently weighing in around 100kg. I am around 5,11 and have high body fat percentage. My end goal would be to reduce my body fat percentage very low and tone / bulk up. I would like to have abs as it's a goal I've never achieved and mainly its down to diet as I am quite the picky eater. Any advice…
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Any females gaining and lifting who want to share food diaries?
Hi, looking to make friends with other females who are bulking and lifting to get some meal inspiration please? x
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Day 1 of logging
First day tracking training and nutrition properly today ... feel awesome current weight 86.8kg looking too add some good tissue over the next year or so without adding too much if any fat. Who else is hitting it hard over Christmas ? Current routine consists of push pull legs rest push pull legs repeat.
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Full body routine
Hi. Is anyone doing a 3 day full body routine? I’d be interested to see what your workout plan is and what exercises you think are the most successful for aiding bulking.
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Gaining weight struggles
Hello! Does anyone else have mental struggles as they start seeing their weight increase on the scale? After a small bulk/vacation, I’ve gained 6lbs.... pants are definitely a little tighter as are some shirts... How do you get through it? Should I assuage my fears and go on a mini cut? I’m 5ft and currently 116 lbs…
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Forearm Discomfort
Hey y’all! So this is my first time doing a lean bulk and lifting heavier than I have lifted in the past. When I lift heavy, my left forearm aches a little and causes me to put the weight down. I can lift the weights, it’s just that my left forearm starts to feel less strong than my right. I massage it a little to be able…
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Thoughts On Squats VS Leg Press VS Leg Extensions
I read an article recently that stated doing leg presses and leg extensions is pretty much pointless unless you are a body builder. I personally do all three and believe that they are all beneficial. Squats are harder on my knees, so I lowered the weight and am working more on full rom and form. Maximum on squats is 195#,…
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Thoughts on only using cables...
... or mostly? Would it be effective for gaining or maintaining? How about general strength?
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Best Deadlifting Shoes
Which shoes do you recommend for deadlifts and why?
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Starting to struggle
Trying to gain weight. Beginning to struggle, after a week of trying to gain weight. Feeling queasy in the evenings, finding it harder to eat/ feel appetised by calorie dense meals. Is it normal to feel this way in the beginning? Any tips welcome!