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How to set goal date in app?
I’m trying to see how many calories I would need to consume on a daily basis to gain 10 pounds by May 4th. Is there a way I can put a goal date to get more accurate calculations as to how much I need to consume? (153, 6’0)
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Gaining fat when consuming the calories to bulk
I just learnt about eating a surplus of calories to build muscle and I have implemented that into my diet. I am currnently eating 3000+ calories a day and have observed more fat being accumulated around my waist rather than muscle. Is this something I should be worried about? Am I doing something wrong or is this normal?…
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Keto and Muscle Gains - Eric Helms
This is a great podcast between Mike Matthews and Eric Helms' as it relates to muscle gains. https://youtu.be/xaAFKZ51Rw4
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Weight gain journey but I Feeling sick
This is my 2nd day of this weight gaining journey and I’m not use to so much calories in one day and I feel sick/bloated at the end of the day, is this normal?? I’m assuming my body just isn’t use to me eating so much in a day and I will soon get use to it.
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Looking for a 3-4 day split routine recommendation for women
I have been doing full body training (strong curves program/outline) for almost a year. I am starting to get bored with it and want more volume per muscle group, with a focus on lower body. I would love to fit in compound and isolation exercises. I can dedicate ideally 3 days at the gym, but 4 if necessary, because I row…
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Calculating an ideal surplus for muscle gains
I came across this article with calculators for how much muscle can be gained on a bulk based on body size, body fat, and training experience. What do you all think? It seems to me that there was some solid basis for these calculations, although of course this assumes other factors like stress and sleep are in good shape.…
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What are your hypertrophy training splits?
It’s time to change up my training programme. I’m currently lifting 6 days a week with one day of rest. A typical push pull legs. I’m a natural lifter so I’m trying to take advantage of my muscles anabolic window and hit each muscle twice a week. What am I not liking about my current routine: 1. I’m not hitting abs and…
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How to gain weight without working out
I am a 27 years old female and I current weigh 48.7kg. I’ve been trying everything to gain weight and nothing’s been happening. I’ll be honest, im very lazy and get tired easily which is the reason why I’m not considering working out, plus the way I see it is that if I’m not gaining weight normally and my body can’t…
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Not being a "normal' BMI
First "BMI" is redmeat for flamewars and that's not my point...I just put it in the title. Here is an observation, I'd like to bounce it off of others. Young men who are morbidly obese often have a pattern, start losing weight, start exercising, start having some boost in self-esteem, then drop into what is the area of…
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Gaining Weight Linking up
Hiya Everyone long shot but anyone Who’s From Newcastle Fancy linking up I train at Pure Gym 🤙🏻
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Dont no a thing
Alrighty I am a womam runner barley no a thing bout weight training. I wrote out what I did today and my husband said i shouldn't be doing 2 sets of 40 reps of 35lbs (tricep rope pulldowns) that i should focus on lifting heavier with less reps. Is that true? I just want to be skinny an cut lol. Help friends ??
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Eating nesquick when bulking
Hi everyone I’m currently trying to gain weight by increasing my calories to 2500 and lifting 3 times a week(compound) Would I be ok to put nesquick in my milk to help me gain weight ?
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Newbie help with eating in surplus/bulking
I started lifting/strength training in January and I’ve been doing lots of research on diet and what calorie intake I should be getting. I’ve seen lots of stuff that says you need to eat in a surplus straight away to build muscle but also lots of things that say you shouldn’t start ‘bulking’ until you have been training…
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Advancement on current programme
I've been following a 4 day hypertrophy split for a year now, gained 18 pounds and now cutting. Is it time for a change? I feel comfortable enough with my lifting, adding in a fourth set if I feel like I can. Does your body get used to things and need a switch up? My current programme…
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Burning sensation side of armpit after lifting
Has anyone gotten this? It feels like a chaffing, burning type pain but there is no redness or rash. I’m wondering if it is a pinched nerve?
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Pull Ups (Core Strength)
Sup everyone. I started going to the gym and eating the same meals daily for the past 2 months and have dropped around 20 lbs. Its cool and all, but I can’t do 2 pull ups. Any specific workouts or input would be much appreciated. It’s kinda my next goal lol. Thanks,
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Weight gain
Hello girls! I want to bulk I workout 4 days a week I am 26, 5'2 and I am currently in my macros at 2,370 on my low carb days I keep that number on my high carb days i increase my carbs but keep my fats and protein the same is this right? I need help thank you!!!!
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ECA stack and fish oil to shrink fat cells and build more lean muscle???
I share an office with a lady whom I FINALLY convinced to start a lifting program instead of just exercise bike and lifting 5lb dumbells once a week. She wants to lose weight and gain muscle, so I finally got her to do an actual lifting program, so thats great. But now shes an "expert" and keeps informing me I need to…
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Experienced sharp pain midway warmup squats
I did my typical warmup routine for leg day with the front and side kicks with straight knee and then pre exhausted my quads like normal on the leg extension machine and then proceeded to squats like normal. However, on my I think 3rd warmup set, as soon as i unracked the bar I THINK I locked my right knee or both but for…
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Am i a freak ?
I’ve got two rows of abs instead of 3 that I see on most people how can I see another row of abs ?
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LADIES...!! What protein?
What protein powder is best for grow muscles? I’m currently using VegaSport protein powder but I feel like I’m not seeing results. I will drink two times a day. Morning and directly after my work out. Any protein powders that have given you results and if so, what is it called?
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How can I gain muscle as a beginner? (Photo inc.)
I have recently lost weight (I’m 5’4 and 51 kg) and now I really want to start building muscle. I have started going to the gym but the weight machines are so intimidating, I even had someone show me, I just feel to embarrassed to look like a fool and I don’t even do it properly! I want to learn some effective workouts to…
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DB hip thrusts, strain on quads?
So I've recently started to "attempt" to incorporate hip thrusts, since my glutes definitely need some isolated attention. I am having an issue where the strain on my quads bracing my upper body against the bench is more tiresome than the strain on my glutes performing the thrust motion. So my thighs are failing before I'm…
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Squats and such
I’m in my maintenance phase of my weightloss journey and pregnancies. I’m getting back into toning and I’ve started a program for my bottom with some intense sqaut, lunge and other moves for about two weeks. I’ve noticed a small difference already, which keeps me motivated! But my question is, would that be enough time to…
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Am I even Human?
So what's weird is that I lifted for about 2 years now. Possibly a bit more. I started out pretty heavy and about 30% bf according to machines Now I'm lighter and lower bodyfat. For the past months I've been trying to bulk on an intermittent fasting protocol and I'm pretty sure my body weight is increasing and my physique…
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Need help putting on 5lbs of lean muscle
Need help putting on 5lbs of lean muscle. I’m a rookie though and have spent the last 6 months focused on dropping weight. I’m ready to bulk up a bit but could use some tips. I’m 180lbs and 6’1
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Looking for a good weight lifting site to follow
I've been weight lifting again for about a month after not lifting for about 3 years. It feels great to do it again! I am looking to amp up the routine because I find myself doing the same thing over and over like bench, curl, tricep - repeat. I know there is a host of exercises you can do to target the muscles. Does…
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How to transition from long term cut to bulk?
I’ve went from 100kg in 2016 to now currently at around 55-57kg at 170cm(just on 5’7) and have sort of stalled a bit in weight loss and the thought of a bulk is very tempting although the fear of fat gain is also keeping me from starting one now that I finally see abs lol. I’m not that big at all really so was wondering…
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Weights at gym off putting
I do C25K at the gym and Zumba classes I would like to start lifting I’m female 49 and just feel awkward in lifting wrong as so many men are watching ... our gym doesn’t offer much help and no women’s only slots. Any advice ? Maybe I should just be brave and do it 😂
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Cutting
I am cutting and have stubborn fat around my oblique area? Recommendations for targeting that area? I’m currently doing intermittent fasting; with my workouts right at the end of my 16 hour fast. I’m below my daily and weekly calories goal so am consistently losing .2 pounds a day. Anything else I can do??