-
Recomposition
I know most people say that it’s better to “cut” then “bulk”, but what about “Recomp”? I’ve been trying this process for about 4 months now. The weight loss is slow, but starting to see some definition (not a lot, but some parts of the body certainly don’t look the same as it was before I started). And, not to mention my…
-
Loosing weight too fast!
I go to the gym 6 day a week, but I'm starting to go under my weight that I want to maintain. So I'm thinking I'm over doing it. I'm thinking of cutting back and adding an extra day rest. So my question is double really. What days should I take off to optimise my rest and build a little more and how long should I stay in…
-
Need help/advice.
I'm not sure if this is the right section, if I was mistaken I'm sorry. Recently I went on a diet and I overshot my end goal by quite a bit, if I increase my calorie intake from my diet's calorie intake, will my body slowly stabilize and "get used" to more calories? Or will I just keep gaining and gaining? If this…
-
Gain weight or lose weight?
I’m currently 5’11 and 180 lbs. however I’m more fat than muscles, I’m currently trying to get more lean and muscular. But I also want to lose fat. Should I be eating a deficit and lose weight?
-
What to have with breakfast-any suggestions?
Only looking to gain weight. Not body building. Don’t have milk unfortunately. Or eggs. So when I do manage to get up n eat it’ll have to be dry cereal. I also have apple sauce. ..... But my calorie intake for breakfast lunch n dinner needs to be tight. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner each has to be 609 calories. And only 203…
-
Brachialis curl
Anyone try this type of movement? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peh_CVTeq6s Will be trying out this movement; looks really cool with idealized movement pattern for forearms
-
Hello, new user
Anyone in Debrecen, Hungary?
-
Any powerlifters?
Looking for people to add on here that have similar goals/interests as mine. I am pretty new to the sport. Just hired my first coach a few months ago. Been training in the lifts for about 6 months. I am hoping to do my first competition next year. Currently cutting down to the 240 weight class. Currently 270.
-
High Protein, Low cholesterol is it possible?
Over the past few weeks I started lifting again and went back to my old school diet high protein, low carbs because well, It works and always has for me. However now that I am getting older I need to watch my cholesterol much more than I did when I was younger. I’m finding it difficult to take in enough protein while…
-
Life/gym/health balance - struggling
I’m a conflicted. I’m trying to lose weight and GAIN strength. It’s hard for me to eat so little that I lose without exercising. I’m working on that. Plus, I really want to build muscle. And I *REALLY* like going to the gym. It makes me feel good, improves my health, and improves my mood. Like, I’d be happy going to work,…
-
Squatting - hip and ankle mobility
I am having issues with my right foot flaring out during squats and also my right hip stays pretty tight. I continuously work with my coach on form, which is fine, just my right foot after about 4 reps flares out. I have tried multiple stances. Best stance for me is wider. Anything I can do for ankle mobility?? Thanks in…
-
When you add calories at what point do your lifts start going up?
I'm a former fat guy so I'm very cautious when it comes to adding more food. I've always sort of lived around maintenance but the problem with that is you get to a point where you're just going through the motions getting nowhere. I've only tried bulking a couple of times, I last about a month then get scared and go back…
-
Healing process
Hi guys! How long does it take to heal the teres major? I strained it I think when I was moving furniture. It’s been a week almost. Doctor said just put heating patches on it. She gave me muscle relaxers but nothing else honestly. I tried going gym, after a week from the incident. Not to lift, but light cardio. I was going…
-
How to improve flexibility on squats?
My flexibility is like really bad, can’t reach parallel in squats with or without bar. Hard to find good resources for improving flexibility (I think its ankles and hip flexors I need to work on). What are some good stretches/exercises for improving flexibility on both and how often should I be doing them?
-
What to do when you blow your calorie budget
Hi everyone, Interested in your opinions. I currently have my calories set near, or ever-so-slightly above, my maintenance levels. I adjust every month based on weight results. The past 3-4 days I've found myself eating and drinking well above my budget. Think 1-2000 above. How should I handle moving forward? Some options…
-
Strengthening the chest as much as possible while losing weight?
Chest remains the muscle group that has the least amount of progress for me, and will likely remain relatively so until I near goal and I give myself more freedom to change the diet. Even so, I would like to try to work in auxiliary exercises to strengthen it as much as I can. All other groups have seen really respectable…
-
How to loose the weihht and gain muscle effectively?
Hey everyone! I'm in need of some advice. Long story short, I've never tried to lose weight while gaining muscle mass and definition, I have always been slim in the past and so was doing the opposite really. When I say lose weight, I'm talking about roughly 40pounds give or take. Really depending on body shape and how I…
-
Staying motivated when training to add
Hey MFP, how do you guys stay motivated with your eating and training? Anyone practice these - mindfulness, positive thinking, mind muscle connection. Grateful for any thoughts.
-
Best gym machines to use to build strength
Hi guys. I'd like to know what are the best gym machines to use over the next 6 to 8 weeks to build some strength that will help me transition to the Stronglifts 5x5 program in April. My local gym has a couple of squat racks and olympic bars with a good range of weights. The issue I have is that the gym is very busy so I…
-
Knee clicking during squats
Hey. I need some advice. My left knee (always my left) clicks and pops during squats. This happens even at bodyweight when I go anything lower than parallel. Its not painful at all but just feels a bit uncomfortable and 'funny'. Any suggestions for how to correct this? Should I change my stance? At the moment my feet are…
-
What to do on a recomp when all your lifts stall?
So long story short went on a big cut 3 years ago, lost 60 lbs which took me to 170lbs at 6ft tall. Body fat was still fairly high at 20% so recomp seemed perfect. I have ate at maintenance and lifted, progress was slow, gaining maybe a rep every other week, then after a year all stopped and I wasn’t gaining anything, I…
-
Is this kind of transformation really possible in 6 weeks?
Fair play to the guy if it is but I don’t think so As someone who also lost weight when I quit drinking I certainly didn’t end up like that, he’s lost what 20-30 lbs and gone from about 25% bf to sub 15 all in 6 weeks?
-
Does gaining muscle have this negative effect I had with fat?
I used to be 60lbs heavier, One of the hardest things for me, when I was fat, was in the summer I'd be standing with a beetroot red face and sweating just doing nothing let alone trying to do manual work in non air-conditioned buildings. I lost 60lbs and it went the opposite road, in winter constantly freezing presumably…
-
Muscles looking bigger or smaller from one week to the next
Hope this makes sense, butsometimes my shoulders and pecs look quite developed in the mirror. Not just after a workout but often after a few days of going to the gym Then a few days later they seem to have shrunk again. Is there something to that, are there certain factors which make this happen like being dehydrated for…
-
Cutting
How many calories in a deficit do you guys usually start out with? Or do you recommend starting with implementing more cardio first? I know everyone is different but my last cut, I think started too quick and I lost a lot of size. I coming off a month or two of letting my diet go. Hit a platoe pretty hard and wanted…
-
How do you lose the last 10#
Seriously... i NEED SOME TIPS! I lost approximately 70lb 4 years ago and have been pretty steadily maintaining for the most part. Back to my diet again after going 8lb. past my “will NOT go over” weight. My ultimate goal has always been 130 and I can NEVER quite get there. I just can’t get these last 10 off🤯 I’m…
-
Brute strength showdown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG3h749G6eY&t=5s Liked the first one (men's version). These are always so fun to watch various specific lifters (crossfitter/bodybuilder/powerlifter/olympic weight lifter/etc.) when he/she is pushed outside of his/her comfort zone
-
Newbie and wanting to gain weight
Hi, newbie who's always struggled with weight gain, recently diagnosed with IBS. Have started to gain weight, slow process but would like a bit of help if possible to increase weight and turn into muscle. Maybe there's someone out there that can help. Thanks for reading.
-
Cutting after bulk lean
-
How long until the "pump" sticks around?
Been weight lifting consistently for the past two months and my arms look amazing post-workout. As soon as I turn the corner, they go back to looking exactly how they did before I hit the gym. How long did it take for your muscle definition to stick around for longer than 5 mins?