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What the heck?
So last night I was trying check out my back to see if my right scapula was winging, and then I protracted my scapula and saw this. Is that my lat??!! My left side does not look like this. I mean, you can see the demarcation, but it doesn't stick out. Is this normal? I have impingement issues on this side, so just…
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How to fix imbalance in the pectoral muscles
Hi, I noticed that even though my right pec is firm my left pec is a little flabby. What lifts do y'all recommend to isolate the left pectoral muscle and fix the imbalance?
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Afraid to bulk
So I am a former fat kid previously 22st after losing 9st gone down to 13st and having abs for the first time in my life but now I want to bulk up and gain muscle but I am afraid to. Any help? Age :21 Current calories :3100 Height : 6ft 6inch
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Weight gain
Hello I'm 5ft2 and 6st11 and really want to put on weight. I am currently on 2 protein drinks a day and eating about 2200 calories. Any tips would be great Jo
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Push in AM and Pull in PM?
So I did my push routine this morning and my muscles are fatigued but I have lots of energy and I'm bored so I'm wondering if I can go back this evening and do my pull routine. I've read about '2 a day' workouts online but they seem to be about doing the same muscle groups for each workout.
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Poor deadlifting hands
Heaviest ever at 30kg..please don't laugh :D Felt great but hard on the hands, what are straps used for or should I go for gloves?
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Crohns Disease Comeback
Hello all. My name is Michael and I have Crohns Disease. It’s a disease of the intestine. Basically your intestines get really inflamed and it becomes very difficult to maintain weight. I’m 32, most of my 20’s was spent fighting for my life. It has almost taken me twice. I currently have a temporary ileostomy bag. New…
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Weight gain
I’m 125 lbs...my goal is to reach 165 a year from now..what are some good foods to eat to help gain weight? And when are best times to eat a day?
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Bulking - where will the weight go? ADVICE REQUESTED!
Hi Folks, I'm 34, 6 foot / 1.83 and 87KG. I naturally carry weight on my thighs and behind, I don't have particularly broad shoulders (they are a similar width to my thighs) , and I don't have a big chest . I'm now benching twice a week and I am seeing a difference. However, I haven't been eating enough, so I'm now on 2700…
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Cutting aggressively -- How low can I go without losing muscle?
I'm a 49-year-old male, 5'10", currently 168 pounds. I lift weights four times a week. I walk at least 30 mins a day, and I do cardio 1-2 times a week. But I have an office job, so apart from that exercise my lifestyle is pretty sedentary. I'm aggressively cutting to lose the last 10-12 pounds of fat I need to drop to get…
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Need advice
So I am a pretty heavy guy I am currently 225lbs and 5ft 10, I guess my question is if I eat to maintain weight but train consistently will my body composition change or am I better to lose weight and start from there
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Experienced toners and body builder advice only Request
I am trying to work on my lower abs and my inner thighs, the rest of my body is fine. I lift heavy for the last 4 years now which seems to work however, I no longer want to focus on my upper body to burn fat in these areas too much but my dilemma is that lifting heavy will make you want to eat more while eating less will…
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Couple goals
What are some couple goals we can aim for this week?
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I WANT LEANER ABS AND INNER THIGHS!!!
I know it's 90% diet and all,of that crap... b7t I hate to diet...i just believe inputting in the work with weights and the cutting with running which normally works....but... I feel like I need a new method this winter. And what is a good intense workout for these love handles and my back love handles... obviously, they…
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The meaning of engaging core???
When it says engage core during such and such excerise does that mean squeezing your abs and bum as hard as you can or does mean something completely different
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College Kid tryna gain weight
Hey guys, In order for me to reach my weight gain goals, i need to consume roughly 2500 calories a day. Though now that I’ve measured out my usual day to day food intake, i only bring in about 1700-1800... If someone could help me put together a good schedule of what to eat and when during the day, It would be greatly…
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At a crossroad
https://imgur.com/gallery/9LQuX Sorry for the *kitten* post, I'm sure these questions are asked alot. But I have come to a point where I'm not sure what to do. I'm 27/6'3/221. I started at about 340 2 years ago and have had a steady diet and routine since. I'm at a point where I don't know if I really need to continue…
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Killed it!
With sheer determination and so much advice on this board I've lifted heavier today through all areas. Previous weights are 20kg deadlift now 35kg, squat 20kg now 30kg and same with lunge. I've hammer curled, preacher curled and back exercised my way into a pump today :D Thanks all!
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Is it bad to go over in protein ?
I am trying to gain weight and build lean muscle . I understand it had to be 1 gram x your weight . What happens if I go over 30 grams ? Is that bad ?
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4% cottage cheese. Good or bad?
I've been eating this as a side lately. 150 cals and 18 grams of protein so I assume this js a great snack to compliment my lifting plan That said, does it hurt that I am choosing the 4% over the less fat versions? I can't stand the taste of anything under 4 Thanks
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Intermittent fasting 2x week
I've been reading a lot about this versus doing a bulk cut. Has anyone tried it had success with this? Would this plan seem viable? Fast till 1 pm 2x a week on my non lift days - I will do cardio kickboxing these days Lifting 4x a week eating at 2500 calories. And off day eat at maintenance. Thoughts? I'm 5'9'm 150 12.5%…
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How can I gain weight without gaining fat?
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Gain weight
Hey everyone, just recently my husband and I began working out about a month or two ago. I love strength and core training a lot. I had a baby a year ago and I’m just trying to tighten my core back while also gaining muscle. I’m 4’11 and 104 lbs. I’ve always been a very tiny woman, so I’m getting confused on how to get…
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Standing calf raises
When I do standing and seated calf raises I usually just use a metal bar or a block of wood or something like that but lately because I’m using more weight now it really hurts my feet and almost is impossible to perform these exercises because of the pain the ends of my feet get while performing this. Has anyone got any…
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Lean Bulking Naturally
As you know lean bulking as a natural lifter seems to take forever.... Anyone got any good tips or motivation for the long haul that helped them stay with it for the 4+ years it takes to achieve great looking results?
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Hi!
Hi everyone. I’m a proud mom of three and 29 years old. I lost 70lbs in two years and now I’m working on maintaining and building muscle. I’m hoping to use fitness on healing my pain when it comes to a herniated disc and scoliosis.
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Ideal Body Fat to begin bulking/Stop bulking
Stats: 21yo 6’0 175lb Hey guys. I’m honestly have trouble assessing my bf percentage. I got out of a cut a month ago and I definitely have a lot of mass to add to my frame. My question is: is there a bf percent range I should try to remain in while I bulk. My aim is to gain 3lb-4lb a month.. I’m 175lb and I wanted to reach…
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Nuclei overload training
So I started this new training program that consist of working out the same body part for a month straight. Going to failure every day. I am going to do it on my biceps and then next month try it out on my triceps. What do you guys think about this kind of training.
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How often do i increase calories
How often do i increase my calories while gaining weight.
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What's the most you've gained in the shortest amount of time?
I've gained a little over 6 lbs in 21 days since I started getting a takeout every day on top of my regular meal plan. I had been eating to gain 0.5 lbs/week but wanted to push it a little more. I'm curious if anyone else has ever fast tracked this process. What's the most you've gained in the shortest amount of time?