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Gaining weight too fast / retaining fat ?
What up guys. I’ve been bulking for the last 72 days and i’ve been wondering if i’ve been gaining weight too fast . I’m up a total of 9.4 lbs , and as i look at myself in the mirrow , i feel and look a lot chubbier . Idk if this is a good or bad thing . As well i want your guys opinion to know whether or not the speed of…
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Bodybuilding program
I'm looking for a bodybuilding program under $100 that is really good. Anyone know of one?
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When should I increase my caloric intake??
I am currently on a bulk. Should I increase my calories after cutting and restarting a new bulk? Or should I just keep increasing my calories until I reach my desired size? How long should my bulk last too?
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Knees go outward during deadlifts
Hi everyone I have been doing deadlifts for a while however last week when I lifted i heavier weight I noticed my knee bent outward, I was doing some more but with a lower weight and I noticed both my knees bend outward it looks worrying does anyone know why this is as I want to improve it because I don’t want my knees to…
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How do I lose body fat?
How do I lose fat? I’m female , 5’6 , 130 pounds and have a body fat % of 21. My best time is 20 mins for the 5K. I hold my fat in my lower stomach and thighs the most. I have a kitchen scale and an activity tracker, and my activity tracker tells me that I burn 2000-3000 calories per day ( that’s bmr and exercise). I…
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Gain weight goal
Hi im 5'9 and 117 pounds looking for great recipes to help on my weight gain journey cause i work alot?
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Help needed, bulk or cut????
After 3 or 4 months of lifting on stronglifts 5x5 my lifts have stalled I am 6 foot 5 and weigh 92 kilos around 200lbs I eat 2500 calories a day and believe I'm around 15 to 16 percent body fat I wanted to cut down to around 12 percent before bulking but feel I'm not getting anywhere. Have stopped losing weight and not…
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Dirty Bulk vs Clean Bulk
Hey guys, I’m 5’11 and currently weigh 143 lbs. I started to train 6 Months back when I weighed 132 lbs. I have been clean bulking eating cod, oats, salmon, chicken, rice, whole grain pasta. Being 5’11 I think I gotta gain around 20 lbs to look good and if I dirty bulk, I would achieve it quickly. Since I am an ectomorph,…
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Lean muscle protein Calculator
Does anyone know how to calculate how much protein one needs or have a accurate calculator they have used online. I am 165 lbs male 5’9, 21 yrs excersise using weights once hiit once and 15 minute run daily and am a mechanic and once I punched all of this into bodybuilding.com’s calculator said I need 206 -232 seems like a…
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Optimal calorie goal for gaining muscle + weight
Hey everyone ! This is my first post, you probably get a lot like that but I definitely need some advice as per getting back to my normal weight and gaining muscle while eating healthy ! I've been practicing various bodyweight programs for 3+ years, I am right now following an excellent Parallettes program and I am…
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Newbie! Weight Gain Journey! Looking for advice!
Wanting to put on lbs & tone muscles! 35yo 5'4 123lbs. Goal 135lbs. Just started taking Apetamin. Need beginner workout & lifting regimen & easy weight gain meals/snacks since I'm on the go A LOT!
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Is Recomp a one time thing?
Can you recomp more than once? I was at a point for the past few years where I dropped some pounds and then was maintaining and working out and I made some progress building muscle. What I concluded was Recomping. And now since 12/2018 I started eating in a surplus because from what I was reading if I wanted to gain more…
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Getting bigger arms and legs for thin girls
I’m a very thin female who eats a lot but gains almost nothing because of my fast metabolism. Any tips on how to bulk up my arms and legs and keep them that way. Certain foods that help or exercises I should be doing? I heard weight lifting is good.
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Motivation
I competed in CrossFit for 5 years and I recently switched over to powerlifting. I am trying to get into the 63 kg weight class. I'm curious what people do to stay on track and motivated while cutting (especially during the summer time). I currently weigh about 142 at 5'2".
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Looking for insight
Hi there! With so many informative and knowlegable posts I have seen on here, I'm hoping that you all might be able to provide me with some feedback regarding my current situation. But first, a little on my background... I began working with a trainor approximately 3 months ago; my focus was to gain strength and tone…
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Weight and muscle gain
I need help!!!
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I have no idea how to do this!
Okay so I’m looking to tone my body, mainly get booty gains. But I have no idea how too. I’m 5’3 130 pounds, my maintenance is 1690 calories. How much above maintenance should I eat? How do I keep the extra calories I’m consuming from turning into fat in my fat dense areas (areas where my fat tends to gather the most). How…
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Hypertrophy & Strength building
I think I understand the basics of hypertrophy training (low - moderated weight, increased reps with shorter rest periods in between each set) and strength training (heavy weight, lower reps and longer rest periods). I’m looking to up my game a little bit. I was just wondering if it was a good idea to combine strength and…
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Chest question
Hi peeps, I'm having a few problems with chest excerises. I never feel the pump in my chest when lifting and wondered if anyone could throw some advice my way. I've gave up on barbell bench press and gone with dumbbell bench press, my right shoulder doesn't seem to like the bar and has this amazing feeling like a tendon…
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Making lifting frainds. 345- down to 325 after two months of weight training
Hey all, Here is a blurb about myself and my situation. Right now, I have been on a solid Push/Pull/leg cycle every other day for two months and I am starting to see some gains. My major issue I need to work on is increasing my grip strength for bigger lifts. My favorite exercise is shoulder shrugs which I do almost every…
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Really underweight female would appreciate any advice or words of encouragement
I’m 5’3 and now 97 pounds I’ve never been to big maybe 115-120 pounds but I lost a very close relative a few days before Christmas and there her daughter my 12 year old niece attempted and nearly succeeded in committing suicide so I became severely depressed and refused to eat or really get out of bed there was a lot more…
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Honest opinion- upper arm flab
I'm really looking for an honest answer about the dreaded upper arm flab that women get... I never thought I'd get it, and here I am, 36 with 2 kids and I have it. My question is... Should I just accept it and continue my general healthy lifestyle? Is it worth it to add a bunch of upper body strength training, will that…
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Skinny fat
Anyone else here super lean in everywhere but your stomach?? I know that is a problem area for pretty much everyone but my dilemma is that I’m already a small guy. I’m 36yo and weight is at 160lbs currently and I’ve gotten as low as 148 and I still had fat on my abs! I know age has to be a factor bc I never had this…
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I need to gain weight. Any tips?
I am looking to gain body mass and strength. Any tips? I also need motivation
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Advice please
So I've worked really hard the first 6 months of the year, bulking up my upper body while eating at a slight surplus as I've been marathon training. I like where I am now, nothing is going to remove the loose skin, but my shoulders, chest and arms are visibly more muscular than at the start of the year. (I have had…
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Help!!! Please :)
Hello! I’m trying to grow my quads glutes and hamstring whilst losing fat. I’ve made my self a training plan that consists of 3 legs day a week (1 hypertrophy, 1 quad, 1 glutes & hamstrings) then 2 days of upper and 1 day where I do a circuit class and spin. Plus I try and do at least 3 20 minute cardio sessions as well.…
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"Your sugar goal is to stay under 90grams" someone explain
Hi I'm completely new and newb to bulking bodybuilding and myfitnesapal. Anyways I'm 5'7 and around 55kgs. The app told me to eat 2390 calories. So I entered my costume meals which is protein shake it showed 640 calories and it told me to stay under 90grams I dont understand what do them mean by this the app only shows…
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Building a booty
Hello everyone, I am 19 years old weighing 124lbs my measurements are 26 inch waist. I really want to grow my glutes but I’m new to calculating my macros & how much I should be eating, please let me know. I would also love some fitness program recommendations on building muscle. Thank you!!
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Recomping realistic goals and any experience?
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Changing up workout routines
I have been reading a lot of articles stating one should change their work out routine every 8-12 weeks. I have been doing the same workout for 12+ weeks and still seeing great results I think. My question is am missing out on better gains by not changing things up?