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To Gain mass
Hello there , my name is Mauricio and I’m been longing to make a diet plan to gain mass , I find ou how many calories ( based on research on internet)I need to gain mass once I start to work out , but I wondering how I’ll divide those calories in my daily meals ? Any advice ?? Thanks very much
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Weight loss macros?
I couldn't find a group for weight loss and bodybuilding, so I'm posting here. How do I calculate macros for weight loss? I'm a vegetarian.
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Abs
How many days a week should abs be trained?
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Little Progress
You look absolutely phenom!!!! Firstlylt, you have have gotten stronger, do a side by side of you previous and current pics and you can see. Sometimes we need others to say it because we see ourselves everyday, and we want others to recognize our hard work. Well if you want attention for your accomplishments you are in the…
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How to increase bench?
My bench is currently 295. I been stuck here for about 2 weeks. I currently do bands bench which in turn helps with the tension . If it matters my deadlift is 395 and my squat is 355. I weigh about 180 and I am 5'10. Any tips will be much appreciated . I also do a high protein medium carb diet and I sleep about 8-9 hours a…
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Advice body fat reduction
Hello to all, Would like some advice please about body fat and abs. Started to log in MFP and changed my diet since beginning of January this year (32 days to be precise). I dont feel Im seeing any reduction in body fat and kinda pisses me off. I can feel my belly is a bit more flatten but still a lot of fat (I think Im at…
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Exercise Bands - how useful are they?
Do you use these, and if so, for what?
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I want to stop growing quads...
Ok, I’m on a glute building mission here. I have always been quad dominant and already have pretty big quads. I have been running Strong Curves for several months and I’ve noticed my quads have grown, too. Now, I know there are exercises that activate the glutes more effectively (hip thrusts, RDLs) and I’m wondering if I…
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Building Muscle and Responsibilities
So I am a current medical student who is thinking about finally getting over my FFB fears and putting on more muscle. I’m not thinking anything crazy so my surplus will be cautious and slow. However, my biggest concern right now is my other responsibilities. I am great about hitting the gym 5 days a week and counting…
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Friends to help motivate each other!
I am starting my weight gain journey tomorrow, after planning everything I need to do. Feel free to add me 'VinayPatel14' and we can help motivate each other to reach our goals!
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Tips for gaining muscle and lose fat?
I’m on a caloric deficit of 1300 and my macros are 30-40-30 . Do you have there any tips to gain muscle and lose fat? I’m interested in losing inches off my waist.
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How much should I be eatting?
So I've been being fit for about 2-3 weeks now. I've lost 3 pounds in fat and it's making my waist slimmer which I like but I'm worried I'm not eatting enough protein. I want too lose the fat while also gain muscle but I'm scared too eat too much. I am eating roughly 2030 calories a day and about 100 grams of protein a…
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How much actual muscle gain is possible to get from pilates/yoga?
Hello! I am not very knowledgeable about these sort of things, so I thought i could ask here :smile: I am a quite weak person, slightly underweight (168 cm/5'6" and 51 kg/112.4 lbs) and up until quite recently I didn't eat that well. I've gotten a hang of eating better now and I feel comfortable moving on to the next step…
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What weight should I stop gaining and start shredding?
The biggest I've ever been is 93kg. My natural platue is around 88kg. So I cut down to 79kg. I'm now gaining and just got back up to 88kg (with better muscle mass). Would appreciate any advice on what weight I should stop gaining and start shredding?
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Recovery Methods
Nice article on recovery where Dr John Rusin share thoughts on the topic from 12 high end coaches. https://drjohnrusin.com/spark-the-recovery-process/?utm_source=WooCommerce&utm_campaign=f6b4c9bfca-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_29&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_abc722f1bb-f6b4c9bfca-518188973&mc_cid=f6b4c9bfca&mc_eid=23d44ad006
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Full Body Workout with cable machine?
Can anyone link me to some good full body workouts with a cable machine? Trying to gain weight and build muscle. Would be much appreciated.
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BCAAs? has anyone noticed a difference in the speed of recovery and not aching so much after?
i have been recommended to take bcaas to speed up my recovery from weight lifting as i can get very sore muscles the next day. just wanted more opinions. has it worked for you?
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Such little progress...
I have been training my butt off for years. I've gotten lean, I've bulked and cut, I've maintained and recomped (maybe?), gained accidentally while training very hard...and in the end, sitting somewhere in the middle of my highest and lowest weight...I barely look any different. I have had a coach. My training is…
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T25 Gamma vs. P90X3 lean/mass
Searched all over and couldn't find anyone comparing these specific programs. Background: When I first started I only did one workout which was the T25 Beta Total Body Circuit along with running 60 flights of stairs so I completely skipped Alpha. Then I started doing strictly Gamma (all workouts) and eliminated the stairs.…
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Dying on the Vine
So, the reason I’m on the “Gaining Weight” section is because I’ve been underweight as long as I can remember. More the issue lately is that I have identified that I, unlike seemingly everyone else, stop eating while under stress. This past weekend, I was consistently under my calorie goal by 1,000 calories or more.…
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Crossfit and keto
I’m a crossfit junky and am new to keto. Trying to support my wife on her keto journey and am looking for anybody else who is trying to cut and build muscle. Add me and let’s chat ✌
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31 Day Experiment
I was lifting this morning at the gym and the director of training decided to come and chat with me. He asked what my body goals were and I said to get to a muscular 145 lbs. He took my bf% (I know, not completely accurate) and concluded that I'm at 18.7% right now at 5'5.5" and 138 lbs. He asked about my current intake…
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Looking to increase upper body without with body weight
I'm a mostly healthy 50YO male looking to increase upper body muscles, primarily chest and arms. Any recommendations with no weights, except for a pair of 20-pound dumbbells? Is SWORKIT a good option? Since I've been jogging for the past five years, my legs are already in decent shape, so I think I'll spend two-thirds of…
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Gained too much weight!
So I had to gain a lot of weight rapidly for my health. I was underweight and having health problems. I found it very easy to gain the weight- I just let go and made up for years of not eating! Now I’m weight restored I’m finding it hard to calm down and learn how to eat normally! Does anyone have any advice? Thanks
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Why train 3x week? Is there disadvantages to working out more?
I strength train 3x weekly. Both bodyweight and weighted. As I'm becoming more comfortable with working out I'm not feeling the need for rest days. I only do lower body exercises for approx 30mins or until I cannot physically do any more (less than an hour at a time). I do a minimum 2sets 20reps of exercises (3sets 10reps…
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First time cutting
Using ketogenic diet for six months, then would like to build muscle without adding fat. Weight currently is 181 probably lose ten - 12 lbs of fat. Then get up to 190 lbs ultimately.
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Bulking question
Hey all! So im cureently going to attempt my first bulk ever. I was just wondering what yalls thoughts are on bulking using one of two options. The options being: setting a caloric goal and tracking through macros vs going about it much the way Jim Wendler describes in his 5/3/1 book (which i perceive to basically be the…
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How much weight should you lift to gain muscle?
Obviously the answer will vary from person to person, but if you're looking to build muscle is there a way of knowing roughly how much you should lift (like a % of your weight)? I'm particularly interested in deadlifts and squats here. Is it just as heavy as you can, even if that's not very much? Or do I need to build up…
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Gain weight and have abs!?
Hey everybody, I am currently trying to gain a little weight in order to thicken my body. However ideally I would love to keep a slim waist and maybe even have abs! Is this possible!? Or can I not control where I gain the weight...
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Is creatine bad for your kidneys?
Trying to gain n thinking about taking creatine but I heard it affects your health not sure if that's true or not