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Cutting while injured
Hey all I started a planned 7 week cut just over 2 weeks ago. It was going well, I was keeping protein high, my strength hasn't suffered yet, and after 1 week I wasn't cranky all the time. Then today I saw a physio about some wrist issues I've been having, and she asked that I stopped strength training using my hands for…
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Hex bar variations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-QpzeVD-HI[youtube/] For those who are bored of the same old, same old movements. Always fun to try some new variations - hex bar, landmine, cable, TRX, Olympic lifts, etc. Plus who doesn't like Erin Stern?
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Gaining Weight
Hi i do not eat meat except chicken once in a while and i don’t like vegetables except corn. (i’m a very picky eater) i am under weight for my age. how am i suppose to get the nutrients and protein i need?
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Does protein get cooked out of extra lean beef?
So as of lately I've been making my own homemade burgers. The extra lean beef I buy is 42g of protein and 20g of fat for 200g. That's raw I think because it doesn't say cooked on the package. But when I cook the burger it shrinks down to 115g so I'm kind of wondering if I'm still getting the 42g of protein. Thanks in…
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Calories burnt
Just starting my first bulk and have a quick question do you eat the calories burnt from exercise too?
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Motivation for “hardgainers”
Aka.....undereaters....this is for you. 8lb pancakes with eggs and bacon challenge and then finished my mom and sisters plates when I finished mine. #gains 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
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Cardio While Bulking?
College freshman here. Trying to gain weight while also running 3 miles at least 2 days a week. Interested in joining ROTC, eventually military and the PT requires some running along with other exercises.
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Gaining muscle without gaining fat?
Really hoping to pick the brains of all the experts here, so here's my issue: I am 39 years old and weigh 140 lb and have been working with a personal trainer for about 3 months now with the goal of gaining muscle mass and having a general look of being defined but not bulky. I follow my trainers work out guidelines and…
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Building Lean Muscle
Do you need to be in calorie surplus to build lean muscle? I don’t want to bulk and then have to cut. I’m only 110 lbs and 5’1, but I want to be able to build lean muscle so that I looked toned.
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Working out same muscle multiple times during a workout
Question for lifters: I typically wear out whatever muscle I'm working out on the first exercise for it during a gym session. Example: I usually start out with a bench press which hits my triceps pretty good. After that, trying pull-downs or dips are pretty ineffective. Should I be benching less so I have more stamina for…
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Just turned 61 (before and after with pic)
Yeah, okay, I know I'm not a giant muscle guy - but lifting has helped me a lot and I think I've come a long way. Just turned 61 and wanted to post my pic for two reasons... 1) I want a pat on the back for the hard work! Lol... 2) I want to encourage any older members starting out that it's never too late in life to start…
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My soni
My son is 23 6ft and 8 St He isn't happy with his body. He has seen a psychologist as he finds eating difficult. Most food has to be virtually liquidised in his mouth. This follows a near fatal choke aged 16.He will eat what i feed him in terms of variety. If feeding himself its fairly restrictive. Microwave rice with…
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Study articles
Where/How to look for study articles related to exercise/workout? I have seen many workout videos/articles giving references to scientific studies but never came across such articles. Thanks!
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Is there value in only lifting weights for certain body areas without doing others?
I don't have someone to spot for me so I don't try squats or dead lifts. As a woman in her 60's, my balance isn't the best and I worry that I may injure myself. I use machines that work upper body and I also use dumbells on a bench. Please share your thoughts.
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First Bulk--How High Should I Go?
I am in the middle of my bulk where I started out at around 130lbs at 5'7, male, 23. I was doing research across the country and with all of the obligation just started to drop the weight over the summer. I want to really have a successful slow bulk this time around. I have been gaining on approximately 0.5lbs/week so far,…
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Bulking season commencing
So I’m fairly new to bulking, I’ve spent years just lifting and hoping to get bigger without results besides definition. I’m kind of a small guy, 5’10” 165lbs to be exact. So bulking is very eye opening to what I’ve been doing wrong for around 3-4 years of “wasted time”. So I’ve started intaking around 3800-4200 calories…
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Abundance of protein and not calories?
Can I build muscle if I intake a surplus of protein but just keep my calories at maintenance?
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Hard time bulking
Hard gainer always lean but I'm made progress with 30lbs in 5 months I know more than half is water. But I want to keep bulking I'm 180 now but I need to be 215 before I cut. Eating is key obviously but I need to maintain and gain. I'm looking for a really good bulking program to change up my workout for the next 3 months…
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Burned calories
Should add the calories in diet that I will burn in gym or not?
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Lifting belts
I need recommendations for a lifting belt. I'm short waisted so the space between the bottom of my rib cage and the top of my hips is only about 3 inches. Does anyone know if a good lifting belt that will fit these parameters?
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weight lifting and protein shake?
Hi all. For those of you that lift weights, do you take protein shake before, during or after a workout? How much protein do you consume? My trainer said to drink the protein shake after the workout. Just seeing what others do and why. Thanks.
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Lean bulking
How many calories should I eat to lean bulk ?
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The role of sodium in bulking
Hey guys. I see that the daily food diary for MFP includes a recommended sodium intake. Now, as a guy who has avoided table salt for decades, I have no idea the role it plays in our bulking plans. Can anyone enlighten me please?
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Cutting body percent fat on Plant-based diet?
Trying to see if anyone has any experience cutting body fat on a plant based diet. I haven't found information that could apply specifically how to break up my meals/calories.
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Images
Does anyone know of a site that shows what various weight gains looks like? I understand that weight gain is individual, but there are sites that show what the average body fat percentage looks like, so I was wondering about: 5 lb gain 10 lb gain 15 lb gain etc. I tried Google, but all I could find with the keywords I used…
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To track/mindful or not
My family is on vacation for a week and I'm trying to lean bulk at the moment but everyone around me is enjoying large snacks meals etc... but I'm here nibbling on rice cakes. I sorta want to get off track but the thought of counting calories is bugging me. I know if I go off track my body will probably go off track but…
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Has anyone had any success with the NerdFitness beginner body weight workout?
Hey there, I am looking for a bodyweight program and found this one on the recommend post. The thing is, looking at it, it looks so simple and just don't know if it's that effective... Does anyone have any experience with this program? Thanks
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Laxogenin
Hi all - Anyone well-informed re. Laxogenin effectiveness? beyond the regular BS we can find on the web after a quick search... Looking for some advice if it is worth it to start taking this supplement. I am in a bulking so posting here though I assume this is can be helpful for cutting as well. Thx beforehand
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Footwear
Can anyone recommend a good trainer for weight lifting? Im thinking mainly to help with squats and deadlifts. I currently wear running trainers to the gym, which i bought cheap when i first started. Now that im into it more i want to invest in some good trainers. Ive been looking at adidas powerlifts or converse chucks.…
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Pointers on my daily food please
Hi guys, So, I've been working on my food diary (i've let it slip for a few days :/ ) , and I think i've got my daily macros pretty much figured out. I like very simple. Basic meals, cheap/efficient. What i'm trying to figure is if there is anything i'm not considering to improve this meal plan (I tend to eat the same food…