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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!
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New workout. thoughts?
Was working off an old template from a workout made for me. Was planning on adding some volume to my triceps, chest and biceps. Was running straight 4x12-15 rpe 9 Was thinking of adding some higher rep ranges with slightly lighter weights to increase volume to those areas. incline bp 4x12-15 rpe 9 supinated lat pulls cable…
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Read a Bulk to cutting article. Thoughts?
Hi so I read an article the other day claiming bulking should be done 3-6 weeks at a time , then cutting 3-6 weeks at a time to see max results. Thoughts on this? From all other articles they recommend 4-6 months of bulking and then maintaining. Thanks for your time responding and reading
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It's so hard to gain weight and muscle
Hello, I have pretty much been skinny all my life. Last year, I was at 118 lbs and currently at 133 lbs just by adding more calories and going to the gym. I'm so happy to see I am not the only one that struggles with this 🤪
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What to eat post workout
Hey guys and girls. The title says it all. I know what I eat post workout, my question is, what are you all eating and why do you eat what you do. Post below. Thanks. Aaron
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Bench press
I’ve recently added bench press to my chest routine. I tried to lift 60kg...not a chance lol. So started with 25kg for 15 reps but felt easy. Now doing 35kg for 10 reps. I’m not confident increasing my weight at the moment. Just wondered how many people on MFP bench, how much and what difficulties they’ve faced?
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Gain weight
I want to know from the dietitian here .. what are the foods that gain weight healthy and safe I was 70k and when I stopped exercising I became 65k .. any advice Iam 20 years old go to gym 5days a week
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Forearm pain on non lifting days
Hey there, I have been lifting for about a month now and noticed something very strange. I'd mostly like your feedback on the issue and also like to know how those who are affected by the same issue treat it. During lifting in the gym, I don't feel any pain in my forearm at all. However, on days that I don't go to the gym…
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What is everyone training today?
Ok, so post below what you have or will train today
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Bulk yet or cut more?
Dear Internet. Firstly, sorry for the pics, but what is seen cannot be unseen. Ok background..... Been lifting on and off for a while. Kind of yo yoing. Basicaly i bulked too quick. Seriously, a lb a week does NOT work for me. So i then decided i shall lose the fat and start again with a smaller surplus and just go aim for…
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Not sure where to go. Bulk or Cut? Qardio scale results
Hi all My stats: 6'2'', 185 lbs. I've been trying to slow bulk for the past few months. I've attached a latest photo of myself here as well. I recently bought a Qardio scale. I stepped on for the first time today, and got my results (I attached an image here). It's telling me that I'm 19% BF, which I immediately think is…
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Abs and glutes
My body burns 1200 calories a day and I do cardio for about an hour 5 days a week, I don't want to gain or lose weight but I want to have abs and build my glutes so my question is am I supposed to consume 1200 calories a day, less calories a day or more calories?