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Gaining lean mass the fun whey;D
Hello all!! I'm in a mission to add on 10lbs of lean muscle mass while maintaining my less than 10% BF ALSO.... while I enjoy the food I love! Staying healthy and taking it on in a scientific way is my most successful approach
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Comp prep, post training, reverse dieting talk
Let's talk
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Gaining weight
Gainers add me! I want to learn and help who needs it
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Advise needed
Hey guys, So i've always enjoyed working out a lot but don't log everything in or keep track of my workouts. I recently started going back to the gym and decided i want to take it all the way with carbs cals and protein intake cause i want to see results. I am 160 lbs and average body. I want to bulk up so i can have that…
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Forgotten & Unorthodox exercises
Out of sheer boredom, I'm interested in starting a discussion on not-so-common exercises that yous guys/y'all perform on a consistent basis. Some of mine: barbell hack squat (gym lacks a machine, most machines feel like they were made for someone who is 5'4''), sissy squats, dumbbell lat pullover (making a comeback?),…
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Switch to split training after training for over a year?
Hi all I’ve been researching a lot about training regimes and all lately and a lot of sources say it’s good to switch to split training once you’ve been lifting for about 2 years? What’s all of your opinions on this? Thanks all.
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Healthy
In October-January I went through a difficult phase where I lost about 9 pounds from an original weight of 115 to 106. I was not eating at all. In February I started working out, going about twice a week. I’ve gradually increased going to the gym to about 3-4 a week since the middle of March and I go for about an hour.…
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Strange weight loss
Started March 17 on 226lbs and no muscle :( Starting weights and MFP April 17 and dropped to 185lbs in a few months. 2300 ish cals steadily dropped my weight to 180lbs Jan / Feb. Been on 1900 cals and training with weights 3 or 4 times a week for a 5 weeks now. Weight dropped from 178lbs and hovered for 2 weeks at 176lbs.…
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PH3/Programming/BFR Chat
I'm allowed to post a discussion again so thought I'd see if anyone else is running PH3, or wants to talk about programming in general. I've worked through PHUL, PHAT and have had programs written specifically for my powerlifting meets but I don't have a coach anymore. PH3 has the volume I like and the emphasis on…
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Lifting... Start heavy, End heavy, Stay heavy?
Question for the weightlifting community! After your warm up sets... Do you? Start with your heaviest set and drop the weight over the proceeding sets... Start light and gradually build up to your final and heaviest set... Start with your heaviest set and use that same weight for all proceeding sets while trying to…
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Should I even be doing this?
TLDR: I used to be super in shape, lifting weights and running, but after having 3 kids and dieting a bunch trying crazy diets such as keto/IF I am left really overweight at 186lbs (used to be 130lbs before kids) and really drained by having kids and crash dieting. I don't feel like I can bear cutting drastically calories…
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6 months of recomp
So I’ve intentionally not looked at the scales since October (6 months) due to to my very unhealthy relationship with it. I decided to hop my calories gradually until I hit around 2200 calories and then reassess from there. I’ve reduced cardio massively and have hittge weights hard, 3x full body workouts using dumbellea,…
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Weight lifting
How soon a woman see results with cardio an weight lifting 3 times a week . Plus low carb 1534 calorie intake?
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Gonna try to stick with it this time.
I’ve been into bodybuilding for about 8 months now and I love it. I’m a pretty inconsistent eater though and I wanna get back on this app to help me meet my daily nutrition goals. Looking forward to talking to some of you awesome people!
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Does slow bulk = less fat gain?
Do you gain mostly muscle when eating a small surplus or is the ratio of fat:muscle still 1:1? Say you only gained 2 pounds in a month. Would that be 1 pound muscle and 1 pound fat? If so, what is the advantage over gaining 4 pounds a month, 2 pounds muscle 2 pounds fat? Are your extra calories rationed to your muscles…
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Weighted Hip Thrusts w/o Barbell
My office's gym doesn't have a barbell-- dumbbells only. Works out alright for me most of the time, except for my weighted hip thrusts. My frame is too small to balance more than one dumbbell on my hips at a time, and thrusting 50 pounds is getting too easy... My booty wants more! Is it possible? Help me!!!
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Anyone with Lyme Disease?
I'm looking for advice on how to build muscle when struggling with chronic Lyme. I was jw of anyone can relate?
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Is this a solid plan?
I got a 4 month summer gym membership and thinking of making the most of it so I came up with this bulk/cut cycle: 198 starting weight 190 (lose 8 pounds fat) - 1 month cut 196 (gain 3 pounds muscle / 3 pounds fat) - 3 month bulk Total change: -5lbs fat +3pounds muscle Is this realistic? I won't neccessarily be lean after…
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Leg work out undone as gym was full
Did squats yesterday but was not able to do leg extensions ,hamstrings and leg press as gym was full so can I do it today ? Or else wait to give one day test today and come back tomorrow
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What are your best and worst body parts?
I am just curious what some people weak points and strong points are. Mine are below. Best: Shoulders, Calves Worst: Biceps, Abs Shoulders are my strong points because of my bone structure (long clavicles) although they don't necessarily grow faster than my other muscles. Although I am above average weight, my calves…
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Is losing this much weight after bulking normal?
Am I losing weight too fast after bulking? My first week cutting I went from 179 to 174, but I figured most of that was water weight. This second week I went down to 171 now. 500 cals under my estimated TDEE is 2900, and Ive been eating 3000 cals. Is this normal?
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Observation and comment about healthy weight
I was looking back at pics of myself when i was in my twenties, thirties, forties, and honestly i can't believe how thin i was 'YET' i at the time always remember feeling like i was fat. I would love to be as thin as i was back then and appreciate it!...Why is this?
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strength/weight training on different equipment...
I have been lifting weights for a few years now. At work, I have access to a small weight room with bars and plates. I am looking at a different job (out of town) for the summer, which would give me access to machines only. I am wondering if I should try to bulk/gain any muscle possible in the next 5 weeks before leaving.…
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A good pair of grip gloves?
Anyone got any recommendations on gloves that have good grip on for weight lifting? Thanks all!
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Protein powder suggestions for recomp?
I can’t seem to hit my protein goals. Anyone with any suggestions for whey protein powders, particularly for recomp?
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Blender bottle for hot liquids
Not sure about anyone else, but I like my protein powder in my coffee. Does anyone have any suggestions about a good blending container for hot liquids?
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gaining muscle help
After losing my belly fat I now want to build some muscle (if possible). I have upped my calorie intake up to 2500 a day from 1650 especially protein but worried that I will gain fat again. I have started weights routine at gym which I plan to do 4 times a week, do I eat more calories everyday even on days I am not at gym?…
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Stiff Leg Deadlifts
So I rammed on the plates and stiff leg deadlifted my way to a set of dodgy hams, glutes and lower back because I was too impatient with weight increments... Thing is, I've read with SLDL's not to go too heavy in general as it's a sure way to snap city. I love the stretch in my hams with this type though and couldn't get…
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Interesting Article on 4 Strength Standards before advancing to Other Movements
Interesting article: 1 – 25 Goblet Squats with 50% Bodyweight Before you graduate to barbell squats, you should be able to goblet squat to parallel using a dumbbell or kettlebell for 25 unbroken reps. It's a test of relative strength, which means it'll show you whether or not you're strong for your size. 2 – Eight Strict…
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Ganglion cyst
Appeared last night after heavy leg session. On inside my wrist. Never had one B4 and have self diagnosis until I see Dr on Monday but it looks exactly like pics I saw. It's small but so are my wrists and it's ugly :( Anyone ever have this B4? Do they go away? Is it from lifting?