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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…
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How to lose weight plus build up muscle mass
I want to lose weight plus try build up a bit of muscle mass I have two dumbells at home any ideas for homeworkouts
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How to gain mussels looking after family
Hey everybody! Just wondering anyone got successful gain mussels , looking after the family? With not much time to work out , tight budget, new born , all the above! Any idea how to ?
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Bulking tips
Hey guys I'm a 21 year old guy here around 5'11" and I weigh about 165 pounds. I'm wanting to try to bulk and build muscle. I've never done it before so need all the tips I can get please.
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Transitioning to bulking and feeling bloated lately
I’m on a 2 weeks maintenance break before going on a bulk after a 6 months cut. I’m only 1 week in to my maintenance diet which meant eating more cabs and I’m really going bloated lately and feel like I’m fat and don’t want to bulk lol. This is just normal right?
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Body fat
I’m a 43 year old female, body fat 32%, weigh 132 lbs I’m 5’2. I try my best to keep calories at around 1,400 a day, I usually lose 2 lbs in week but at weekends it just goes back on. I seem to just stay at this weight. I do spin twice a week, pump once a week & inbetween I sometimes go for a run, yoga & lift. I follow…
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Waist trainer
Has anyone ever used one, and if so, how did it work for you?
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Has anybody tried BFR weight training?
I keep seeing adds for straps used for Blood Flow Restriction during weight lifting. I believe they call it Occlusion Training. Articles I have read are a bit controversial. Has anybody tried it? Any good or bad effects? J
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to gain muscle strength more or cardio more?
Hi guys! So I didn't really follow a specific diet just increased healthy food and decreased processed and fast food but I lost 10 pounds. Currently 5'1 and 134 and I'm almost satisfied but even though I have lost weight my body fat is actually high. I want to lose body fat and get more muscle. I already do 30 min power…
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Lifting program for women, beginner/intermediate
Hi, My fiance has had to stop her PT sessions, due to work commitments and has asked to train with me. Obviously, i agreed. I have just started PHUL, after about 6 months of SL5x5. She has been doing barbell, dumbell, cable and machine exercises, including compound lifts and has good form. Her main goal is for aesthetics…
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A couple of dumb questions on strength training
I am new to weight lifting and have a couple dumb questions. #1 I am between weight on many of my exercises and don't know if I should go up in weight or do more reps. For example, I am using a 15lb weight for my bicep curl which is starting to be too light. I do 12 reps. Should I increase my number of reps until I feel…
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Protein cereal u.k
Can anyone recommend a high protein low fat cereal. I’m just about finished my choc one. It was given, tasted good but rubbish for macros
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Post your current stats on the big 3
Explained in the title - me as of this week Bench -245x2 Deadlift-435x2 Squat -335x3
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Strength training at home
Anyone had good results training at home regarding building size
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Is it harder for taller people/longer limbs to gain muscle?
This is a topic I've been wondering about lately, especially after reading on other threads how genetics affect weight gain/muscle growth. I'm 5'7 and a half and pretty lean (18-19% BF) and I have particularly long arms and legs (especially my arms which extend midway down my thigh when standing). I'm not a 'hard gainer',…
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Trying to gain weight
Hi I’m 7st 2 and trying to gain weight trouble is I’m never hungry please help x