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Most efficient way of bulking up?
I am 74.7kg I have just started going to the gym every morning. I am using serious mass, creatine, BCAAs and a prework out. What do you think is an ideal bulk weight to work towards? What month next year should I start cutting?
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High Calorie Snacks?
I’m 5’3 and 106lbs and I’ve been lifting lightly for a bit throughout this year (not as consistent). It’s really hard for me to gain weight because of my high metabolism and I get hungry quickly but also get full fast. I’m not a very good cook either lol. Are there any snacks you guys can share with me that can help me…
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Weight gaining friends...
I need weight gaining/maintains friends...ones that can share some recipes and things with!
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Checking in
I was so afraid to start the bulking process, worried about gaining weight after losing. But, I'm up about 5 pounds from my lowest weight and I actually look better, who knew? I kinda wish I would have started sooner. Anyone else bulking for the first time?
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4 day Beginner routine: opinions wanted
I had a friend ask me to train him up and tech him some things. I am torn between recommending something like starting strength, or giving him a beginner routine I wrote for him that focuses on the basics plus some functional strength. The routine is as follows: FULL CYCLE CONSITS OF A & B Part A) ENDURANCE WEEK DAY 1:…
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gain muscle and weight but not fat
hi im new to this fitness stuff and im what you call skinny fat, im 18 years old i my height is 5'9 and my weight is 148 lbs but i have a fat belly and small arms what advice would you give me and thanks in advance
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Tips to raise appetite
Last Sunday, I came down with something bad and I couldn’t stomach water or any food and ended up vomiting 5 times. I drank gatorade throughout the night. I haven’t checked the scale but I know that I’ve definitely lost some weight because of it and my appetite has been poor since. Any tips how I can raise my appetite to…
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Gym shoes!
My Asics gym shoes are dying: I have lifting shoes and deadlift slippers, but I need a good basic pair of trainers for accessory work / cardio. I hate padded trainers and prefer low profile ones: going to have to buy online as I live in a rural area. Interested in what gym goers / strength athletes wear, and…
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Gaining muscle without putting on fat
Hi, I've recently reached my weight loss goal and would now like to shift my focus to putting on muscle/gaining strength. I have been eating 1500 cals/day. Should I continue with this or increase my calories? Any suggestions to do this and maintain a "lean" look?... really don't want to gain fat.
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Fraser Wilson Fitness
Has anyone used the Fraser Wilson Fitness program? Looking for some feedback before I join. He has a lean bulk program that I’m really interested in.
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The Vertical Diet (Stan Efferding)
https://www.tigerfitness.com/blogs/diet-weight-loss/vertical-diet-stan-efferding Anyone care to share experiences/critiques using this diet? @ First, this seems like a very "Bro foods" type of diet consisting of "foods that work" (i.e. chicken breast, tuna, potatoes, rice, broccoli, etc.). Mostly carrots, rice, beef,…
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Struggling to gain weight
I am 6ft 1 and 155lbs. Before using this app I wondered why I was still skinny despite eating lots of food. It was however until I started using this app that I realised the foods I was eating were of a low calorie intake. Since using this app I have been set a goal of eating 3,600 calories per day. However I am finding it…
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0.7g protein
Hi I'm in a budget deficit and I'm trying to save while bulking.Is 0.7g of protein sufficient enough to build muscle while bulking?I heard you don't really need a lot of protein just mainly carbs.I weight around 113-115lbs.
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Workout routine
What’s a good app or website to put together 3x workout routines?
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gain musle
I'm 19 n I'm 56kg my height is 5.10feet I'm following push pull legs 6 to 8 exercise per day 2000 calories per day I'm i doing any thing wrong
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Should I cut for a few weeks? Pic + measurements
169cm height, 84.3kg weight, 35.8 inch waist (up from 32 from August since I started a calorie surplus diet) which is apparently 22.4% body fat. I do feel quite uncomfortable wearing my clothes now due to tightness, but it would be good to get more opinions!
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Want to get bigger muscles but lose fat...suggestions??
Hey guys. I’m a 34 y/o male wanting to lose some fat and get a little bit more muscle mass and definition. Got out of the army weighing 185 lbs standing 6’0. now I’m 212 lbs and pudgy and a year removed from ACL reconstruction. Basically starting over. Any suggestions?
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I need some advice.
I’m 20 years old, 5’7, 190lbs, with about 20% body fat. Just over 2 years ago I began changing my lifestyle. To sum it up, i was 215lbs 30+% bf and lost 45lbs in less than a year. It clearly wasn’t all fat loss though. I felt weaker than ever and had looser skin. Fast forward a year I decided that I wanted to gain some…
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What’s my body type/shape? I’m having some trouble
I’ve always struggled with narrowing down my exact body type because I don’t trust my own eyes, so I thought of giving this a try.
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Lean bulking questions
I’m a 19 year old female and my height is 5’8 and I used to weigh 115lbs but now I weigh 123 since I’m trying to bulk and build muscle. I wasn’t tracking my calories during this time since I have an unhealthy past relationship with it but I feel like I’m ready again. So I’m gonna start eating 2300 calories. I lift 5x a…
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DOMS
Just wanted to whinge and whimper: on a hypertrophy phase of my training, and that coupled with learning oly lifts means my glutes are KILLING me. Whimper... 😥
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Weight gain
I need to bulk up..not in the sense of gaining muscles!!i want to look chubby😐
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Bulking/cutting cycles.. how many?
Hi everyone, I’m just curious as to how many bulking/cutting cycles does it take to notice any real muscle gain? (Albeit I know everyone is different so it’s highly variable) A little about me. I’m 44 yr old mother of four & have worked out my whole life ( or since I’ve been about 18) For the last 10 years I’ve…
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Struggling body building
Hey! So I have started working out January 1st 2018, 5 days a week, 1.5-2 hours a day. I lost 40 pounds (now weighing 109 at a height of 5’4) but I want to gain weight and tone up at my core, legs, and arms. I take protein shakes twice a day and cut out all sweets. Any advice, motivation tips, or helpful stories?
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Breastfeeding while trying to gain weight
Hi, I’m 5’3 128 and want to be 170. I’m tired of being called skinny, boney, etc. I’m still breastfeeding 7m post partum and I’m eating 2,100+ a day. I have broad shoulders so my top half doesn’t match my lower. Am I able to go straight into the bulking stage? If you pictures I’m willing to share.
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Endurance runner turning to weights
Hi there I’ve been a long distance for many years. For a while I have been unhappy with my body. I’m skinny all over except my tummy which is flabby. I’m starting with a PT to build muscle and lose my tummy. I’m trying to get my head around eating much more to build muscle without running - anyone else felt worried about…
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How to gain weight?
Hello,I'm Nitin and I'm 20 years old. I am from India. I am very confused, i don't know how to gain weight. I'm underweight 😢. I don't know how to do things to make it happen.
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Getting bullied for being skinny
Am 23 yrs and I weight 138lbs, 5'8 tall. I have gained 2lbs this past month. I get bullied for being skinny. It hurts. As am writing this post tears are just flooding my eyes. We are leaving in a world full of hatred. I have been doing home exercises like squats, glute bridges, kickbacks and hip thrust. And I have been…
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The gain challenge for high metabolism
I’m 6’2” , 31 yr old and am now 184 lbs I was 192 lbs and in great shape before I went through a rough patch in life. Lost 30 lbs in a month. I’m now focusing on a good eating habit , no junk food, little or no processed food, no pop or juice. Struggling to force feed myself but after a couple weeks of meal planning I’ve…
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Should I decrease or increase calories
Ok so I am 18f go to the gym 6 days a week 138lbs and 5’3 I want to decrease my body fat percentage and gain muscles. I’m confused how much calories I should consume. I currently eat 1300-1400 should I decrease my calories to lose fat or increase my calories to gain muscle. I am 27% body fat and I really wanna be toned and…