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Powerlifting Meet - 2 Days Out, Weight?
Serious tips needed! I’m at 112.8 lbs. and holding, despite excess cardio, strictly measured & weighed macros and even sauna time. Ideally I want to be 112 headed into meet day just to be *safe* and at weight. Think this plateua is potentially from water retention due to over training and increased cardio? Thinking about…
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Keep cutting, or recomp?
Hello all and thanks in advance for any advice. I have lost about 34 pounds and am already well below my original "goal weight" I am currently sitting at about 14% body fat % and want to get down to 10% I want to eventually be about 10# heavier but with lean muscle. Is it better to just keep cutting till I hit 10% then…
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Should I really ignore the scales?
Hi Everyone! About two months ago I decided I wanted to change up my workouts. I was stuck in a rut. I'm now doing weights twice a week, and hiit workouts 3 times a week. I'm also on 1200 calories a day, with one cheat evening a week (because I am HUMAN.) I'm looking at myself and I can see a change... I can see that I've…
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Need to gain weight the right way...can you help?
I had lower jaw surgery five weeks ago and got a nasty infection that zapped all my energy. I am just now getting to where I can eat something solid and move around more. I would like to start gaining my weight back that I have lost and gain back my energy. I used to run almost 6 miles 2 or three times a week but didn't a…
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Figuring out proper meal plan and workout routine
I have joined the gym 2weeks ago. Since then i have been working on my full day meal plan. But cant figure out properly. This is what i take:- Breakfast: 2slices of multigrain bread with peanut butter Snack: same a breakfast Lunch: cooked rice with curry and chapatis with cooked veggies Pre-workout: 2-3bananas with 200ml…
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Weighted squats
Okay so I’ve done weighted squats before but I’m just not sure I’m doing them right. I go low and follow directions that I’ve read and watched but only the front of my thighs are sore I have no soreness on the back on my thighs. Is that normal or am I not doing them right? I know squats are suppose to tone your legs and…
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What % of macros worked best for you to get a clear six pack?
Currently doing 45% carbs, 30% protein and 25% fat (2,800 cals). I will slowly cut down calories but was wondering what other have done to get a six pack without losing too much muscle.
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Is one squat movement enough ?
On my quad day I do back squat and a hack squat type movement Is one back squat enough and then did leg press.
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Squats with a raised heel ?
I tried last week with plates under my heels when squatting. I felt a much better difference in terms of quality. I was about to go narrow in stance which means more quad activation. What are your thoughts
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For a man
My hubby is not into weight training...I am big time.. He may be willing to go with me sometimes if I can find a program for him that is 3x a week probably full body?? for not more than an hour per session... He's not in bad shape 6'2" 195lbs.... Fast metabolism.. Any good programs that you recommend? I know there's a…
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Does anyone fast?
My goal is to lose body fat and maintain muscle but some days I'm fine with eating at a slow deficit and once a week or once every two weeks I feel like fasting for the whole day (just casein with water, no training on that day). Does anyone else do this and is it destroying my hard work? Or does it not make too much of a…
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Worked out after lunch, do I need to eat again?
Weird question BUT, I just had lunch at 12:15. I started working out on my legs and glutes at 1 until 1:30. It is now 1:40. Do I need to eat again or will my lunch be sufficient? I had a good high carb oatmeal breakfast at 8 30am with collagen protien, pbfit and chia seeds and berries. For lunch I had two eggs, 1 ancient…
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Strong curves program
Anyone on here doing strong curves program
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Cardio
How many runs could I go on each week without losing muscle as I don’t have much lol
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Ectomorph calorie intake?
Hi all, if you have an ectomorph body type (thin and fast metabolism) I’m wondering how many calories you eat, what’s your activity level, and height and gender? I am female 5’0 trying to gain weight and muscle and wanting to compare intakes with others of my body type. Thanks!
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Should I bulk or cut?
Okay so here’s the dilemma, in my opinion I’m looking pretty skinny-fat and I’m just not sure if i should try to bulk or cut. I’m in between the recommendations for bulking and cutting. My BMI is 24.5, I’m 5’4 and 138 pounds. My measurements are; waist 29, bust 37, chest 32, hips 36, thighs 25, knees and calves 16, arms…
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Gaining Fat and Losing Muscle on a bulk
I’m 36, 165 lbs, 13%BF, I’m bulking on 3000 Cals a day (my maintainance is 2700), but I seem to be putting on fat (which I knew is inevitable with a bulk) but losing muscle and losing weight. Is it a case of upping calories??? I lift a minimum 4 times a week doing PPL, and train for hypertrophy. My macro splits are P168…
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Post Partum Body - Excited
Hi all, Just wanted to post as I'm currently 10 days post partum and am amazed by how quickly I have lost my baby weight. I've got a few more weeks of recovery from the birth but I'm so excited to get back into bodybuilding!!!😁
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Beginner looking for mentor and friends to chat fitness
New to bodybuilding and looking for others to share your stories and what works for you.
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First Powerlifting Competition
So I have entered my first powerlifting competition for next month. I wondered if anyone had any training advice? I am currently working with a PT while doing SL 5X5 plus accessory work. I am a bit worried that I won't be lifting to standard. Any general/specific advice?
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rest between sets and exercises
Hey guys and gals. I'm super new the strength training. Currently I'm doing 30 seconds between sets and 1 min between exercises. Is that bad? Also, I don't have a "program" I'm following per say, I'm just finding exercises off Pinterest to do for certain areas I want to work on. Any advice?
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Hardgainer/ectomorph just tryna gain weight fast
Hey there, Im a 5’4 male that recently graduated high school and I really wanna bulk up and gain weight. I currently weigh around 110lbs and have a small skinny body frame which I would love to change with some effort. I wanna gain weight and go to the gym to bulk up, the gym I can go but its the gaining weight part that…
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Need a safe upper body workout for
pelvic floor protection. (I started doing various crunches, plank series, and dumbbell lifts last winter, and have since found that my pelvic floor now feels like it's falling out.) Can't afford doc or physical therapy right now, and don't want to lose the strength I've gained. Any suggestions on safe programs for older…
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Rest between Exercises
I am going to do 2 exercises (abs + chest)in a day. My question is how long should take rest after my first exercise is over before starting the next exercise? My program is of muscle building
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Looking for muscle gain advice
Hoping someone can help me set my goals accordingly I’m 5’10 &179 lbs Would like to stay in the 170lb range but have more muscle and definition Currently working out 3 days a week - full body circuit training What’s the correct nutritional goals to align with the workout ?
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Coming back from my diet break, losing weight too fast...I need your thoughts.
So I've been cutting since early May at 2400 calories. I only needed to lose approximately 15 lbs (Started at 170 lbs and I want to end somewhere around 155 or 160, depending how I look by then). I've been losing weight on average somewhere between 1 to 1.3lbs per week which is fine because it wasn't exceeding 1% of my…
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Lost 34 lbs due to Throat Cancer. Want it back
Retired 67 yr. old Firefighter. Total laryngectomy-no voice box, breathe through stoma hole in neck.Just got permission from Dr. to start on Soft/ liquid diet. Nothing that has to be chewed. Need suggestions- smoothies, thick soups, Foods that puree well . Do limited light weight dumbbell work out few times a week. Lost…
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Are my calories right?
Hey Guys, I am wondering if 6678 calories per day correct is to lose about 1kg per week. I’m 186cm and weight about 86 kilos. 6600 seems for me a bit high. If you need more information just let me know
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Body fat?
I'm sort of a newbie when it comes to strength & weight training. I'm 5ft9. 181lbs. Body fat % around 25%. I want to get my body fat around 13% and put on some lean muscle mass. I was wondering what's best advice to start this journey? And what sort of strength program should I follow? Thanks. Any advice will be great.
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Will at home work outs benefit?
I'm had surgery in April, and I'm clear to start working out. I am underweight and looking to add muscle and even some fat. Would at home work outs with just body weight work? I had a personal trainer a couple of years ago who said I had to lift heavy otherwise it would just be "toning." I am out of work (hopefully for not…