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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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Hi
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?
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Judging when to stop after a 90lbs+ loss
So I have dropped my weight from 257lbs (been probably as high as 270) to my current 165lbs. I am 53 and 5'10.25" (the nurses at the doctors office added that quarter so who am I do complain?). I lost a considerably amount of strength over the course of about 3 weeks as I could not train. I had a very stressful 6 weeks…
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Gaining weight
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Powerlifters? Looking for strong friends
Powerlifter in Florida. Just competed at Battle of the Bay 4. 430/220/430 (I got greedy on my squat and deadlift and only got my second attempts, def could have lifted more had I been more conservative). What is everyone’s goals? I’m cutting weight slowly for my next competition in November. I competed in SHW raw and…
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Thinking about starting a "cut" - any pro tips?
I realize this sub forum is about gaining weight, but figured I'd get the most experienced responses here. Since returning to workouts back in November, I've basically been recomping, and fairly successfully in that my weight didn't vary much (slight downward trend, but very slight), strength was rapidly increasing, and…
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Intermediate strength training heavy at age 50- volume per week (sets, reps)?
I'm trying to confirm a suspicion about my lack of progress in the squat especially. I'll probably share my suspicion later but don't want to taint the feedback. (I was doing better a year ago at a slightly lower body weight). What's too much? What's too little? How many "heavy" warm-up reps are correct? What assistance…
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5x5 workouts
I've started my 5x5 this week. The focus is to gain some size and strength. I've learned that the big compound movements are definitely the most important. So I will be doing the main lifts with some minor accessory work. Anyone who is doing a 5x5 currently or has in the past feel free to comment.
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Substitute Vertical Pull Exercise
At the beginning of March I started A Workout Routine's beginner's workout at home using adjustable dumbbells. I'm really enjoying myself and am itching to move to the barbell when I have the funds in June, but in the meantime, I am running into one issue I could use some advice on. The B workout is deadlifts, pull-ups,…
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Advice really guys
Just after a bit of advice really guys.. so been bulking for quite a while been quite successful with it putting stone and a half on.. Now obviously collected some fat in the lower belly section. Have no idea how to or where to start on Marcos... On my bulk was on 35% carb 30% pro and 35% fat was eating around 4000 to 4500…
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Newb stronglifts help
OK so... I researched about perfect form to start stronglifts 5x5 BUT I'm confused.Do I do 5 sets if 5 of each exercise and then move on to the next?or go through them 1 at a time relay style? Also what do you do when whoever was using the squat bar didn't take the weights off?there was like 200 lbs on it and I couldn't…
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Lose fat/weight and gain muscle
So I'm about 6ft and 210 and want to lose fat while building muscle. Question: Should I be eating my body weight in protein and low carbs or ?!
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Weight gain
I’m 25 trying to sign up with the army but I can’t do my physical until I can weigh about 104. I’m at 99lbs. What’s the best way to gain weight in a couple of days? I’ve tried drinking the protein shakes for me they don’t settle well in my stomach. Trying to find foods that I can eat to gain the weight I need