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When is gearing up necessary?
Posted this over in fitness but no hits, probably would have been better in here. Anyways... I have pushed as far as I think I can completely raw...no shoes, no straps, no belt, no sleeves. No extra help but chalk. Unfortunately, I'm starting to think the gearing up is becoming necessary. I lost a 530 deadlift today right…
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Reasonable bodyfat
Due to my last major depressive episode where I went from 205 to 300lbs in the span of about a year, I have some stretch marks/saggy skin. It's not bad, currently I'm 230 and most of the stretch marks are hidden by tattoos (that's just how it worked out)...the only really noticeable thing is I have a bit of a saggy…
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Is a -4-6 month bulk good?
Long enough ?
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Should I bulk or cut?
Hello, I've been on a slow cut for the past 3 months, I weigh around 75.5KG now, should I keep on cutting or bulk? Pics: https://m.imgur.com/a/a2oH3lH https://imgur.com/a/qEDxZ2U
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Good evening
I've beeb doing recomp for the past month and I have a question..I've been at a consistent caloric deficit for about a month..and I went from 163 to 159.5..i weighed myself today and am back at 161.5....how can this be..I've been counting everything I've been eating to the T.. Stats: 5'5 , 161.5, about 12-15% body fat…
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Any VEGANS on here, help me out?!!!
I typically have a fast working metabolism on top of my everyday life being pretty active, I don’t have too strict of a diet but I stay away from dairy, eggs, and red meat because they all make me really sick! Anyway, any tips on here for good protein packed foods that aren’t what I listed above?
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FST-7 Training Program--any thoughts?
Hi all-- So, I'm looking to change up programs. I've been pretty consistent with PHAT for a few months now, and the general idea behind FST-7 looks similar, just different implementation. PHAT has been great, it's just getting a bit stale. I'm wondering if anyone has tried the program for any extended period of time, and…
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Grip Strength Observation
Interesting observation. Went to a small town harvest festival Saturday. The was a carnival booth near the music stage. The contest was, pay $10, hang from a pullup bar for 2 minutes and win $100. During the first part of the evening high school kids were trying, generally lasting around 45 seconds. Later, after the beer…
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Lean Thick
Hi, I have a goal of shredding my waist but building my booty and thighs, I want to be “lean thick” if that is even a thing or understood....Do anyone have any suggestions on eating and workouts routines.
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Antagonist Movements
Quick question for those of you who do back/chest supersets: How do you like to do them? Do you perform horizontal/horizontal (rows and bench, or pullups and overhead presses, for example) or vertical/horizontal (pullups and bench or rows and presses)? I’m interested to see who finds success and a good mind-muscle…
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Return to lifting after laparoscopic surgery
Any other lifters have laparoscopic abdominal surgery? What was your recovery and return to lifting like? Any observations on things that aggravated it/things it’s better to start with or delay? I had my gallbladder out 3 weeks ago. Yes, I’ve had my post surgery visit, healing fine, have my surgeon’s okay to return to…
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Anyone else cutting?
Just coming on here for motivation and conversation. I'm back to tracking macros to cut down for an upcoming strongman comp, my first comp actually...Goal weight is sub 220 class, I'm currently fluctuating between 232-236 throughout the day. Over the last few years I went from 205 (fit) to 300 plus (fat and depressed) and…
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Booty gainssss 🍑 (photos)
My little progress. I need to work in my legs (my biggest insecurity ) 😩 If you know some tips (food- exercises) please let me know 💗
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Gaining weight with fast metabolism
Hello, I am new to this and would like to hear some of your guys advice. I currently weigh 109lbs and have struggled to gain weight my whole life! I’ve been working out for a few weeks now and just want to make sure I’m doing everything right. P.s, my daily calorie intake target is 2,700! Is that possible for such a small…
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Peri and post menopausal women who have done successful bulk and cuts
A bit of background on me. I’m aged 46 and peri menopausal. 5 ft 8.5 currently 138 pounds. I’ve been resistance training for 2 and a half years consistently. I’ve run stronglifts, the bridge, thinner leaner stronger, strong curves and currently running PHUL. During this time I’ve maintained around 140. Protein is 140 g…
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Underweight and in need to gain weight fast
I’m 21 5’7 and 96 lbs I look sickly and I currently eat through 1700 calories a day I’m just starting out today and it says my goal is 2500 calories a day what do I need to do because I eat all the time and I’m constantly on the move. What foods do I need to eat and exercises do I need to do to gain the weight fast and get…
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Beginner Bulking Questions
Forgive me. I understand why no responses.
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Strenth training with out a gym?
Is it possible to put on muscle without the gym? I know there are certain things you can do at home but are those enough? Im asking because I have anxiety about the gym. Bad experience.
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Leg gains(pics)
Pic on the left is at 252, pic on the right is at 229. Amazing how much bigger your muscles can look when you actually cut weight
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Working out in fasted state
Hey this is my first post but I just wanted to share something I learned recently. Studies have shown that working out in a fasted state increased protein synthesis by up to 50% when you break your fast with a post workout meal. I have only been doing this for 3 weeks and I have already noticed a difference in recovery.…
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Weak chest (48yo male)
5’11”, 158lbs. My bench press is awful , 135 max. I’m ectomorph and eating 3000 cal per day . Lately I’ve been doing “iso lateral bench “ ( machine press) , on that my max is a horrendous 108lbs. I work chest once a week (due to my over training which happens quickly as skinny ectomorph). The goal is 225lbs someday ! Any…
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New to bodybuilding
Hi I’ve started bodybuilding and just hope I’m on the right track. I’m 6’3” and weigh 76 kilos. On a training day I have roughly 1890 calories 189g protein, 165g carb, 52 fat. On non training days 1470 calories, 147g protein, 110 carb, 49 fat. I’ve started to notice the difference in the shape of my pecs and legs but can…
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Question about isolating muscles and hypertrophy?
Here's a question, strictly in terms of hypertrophy. Take any exercise, we'll say bench press for this example. We put 50kg on the bar, nice slow and controlled eccentrics, perfect form, say we get 90% chest activation doing this. We then put on 60kg, on this we only get 60% chest. 20 shoulders and 20 triceps, we add…
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Muscle gain
Hi. I do PHAT workout 5 days a week, and do HIIT cardio 3 times a week, Eat over 4,000. Calories a day. Weigh in at 212lbs and I’m about 6’1 Any ab workouts recommend?
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Knee sleeves for lifting
Hey everyone, Any shorter lifters out there? What knee sleeves do you use? I’m using SBD but they’re too tight on my calves and giving me cramp. I need to get a new pair and ideally I’d like shorter ones. I’m in the UK so would rather order from here in case they need to be returned. Having spent a decent amount of money…
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Rear delt exorcises
Anyone have any suggestions for exorcises that target your rear delts other than bentover reverse flies?
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Cardio before or after?
Should you do cardio before or after you lift weights?
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So confused!?!?
Soooo I am cutting because I’m going on a cruise! I’ve dropped my calories from 2,500 to 2,100. I’m doing 30 minutes of cardio 4 days per week plus weight training 4 days a week. Yet my body weight is increasing. What should I do?
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Calorie surplus or deficit??
Hi, im wanting to lose body fat whilst gaining or maintaining my current weight.. how do I go about this?
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Dieting help
Hey guys! I’m about to start dieting and exercising. I wanna build muscle but I also wanna lose some belly fat I have. I’m confused where I don’t know if I should be dieting to lose weight for my belly or I can just eat to build muscle and as I exercise the belly fat would go away. Any help would be great!