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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
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Building Glutes from ground zero
Having a butt wasn’t passed down from my ancestors. People make comments all the time about how flat my butt is and I’m sick and tired of the teasing. I laugh it off but it’s my biggest insecurity. I do glute exercises every other day. Squats, lunges, kick backs, hip thrusters, dead lifts, and etc. Any advice on building…
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Lifting= acne?
I started lifting about a month ago and I’m astonished by my results this far putting on about 4-5lbs. But as a result my adult acne has been consistently getting worse. Have you experience this? Is so any suggestion for what helped you, or did it taper off naturally? Thanks MFP community.
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How do you track your progress? FFMI, Bf%, Scale, Measurements, Reps/Lifts
What are your goals ultimately? Are you shooting for a certain weight, simply trying to increase strength, reaching a certain ffmi? I'm trying like everyone to get stronger without gaining fat, so scale weight, nor measurements, nor weight lifted, nor body fat percentage, seems to cover all the bases... FFMI seems like a…
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Apetamin
Just received mine (Apetamin) last night started taking today I'm 133 pounds now my goal is 165
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Gaining weight
Hello, Danielle from Atlanta, GA. I have always been very slim all my life, I attribute it to genetics and having been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease over 10 years ago(its under control). However, I am turning 30 in June and am embarking on my first ever true weight gain journey. I fluctuate between 118-123, I want to gain…
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TB and Weight loss
I have naturally been skinny throughout my life but some time ago i started loosing immense weight. Soon after i was diagnosed with Tuberculosis which badly affected my weight and appetite. I have been trying from about 6 months to increase my weight. I started off with 86lbs and have gained till 95lbs now. I make it upto…
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Cardio kickboxing on lifting days?
In trying to some cardio kickboxing in 2-3x a week. In addition to my 4-day week lifting this is the only form of cardio I do. Can't stand treadmills. I lifted in the am. Is it okay to do a cardio kickboxing session in evening? Don't want to hurt recovery or gains but also want to keep metabolism and heart rate going.…
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Help with my lean bulk plan
Sup everyone!! My name is Will and I’m an 19 years old man trying to put on some mass! Long story short, I’ve always loved to stay lean as my face would look chiseled and I was confident (with a shirt on) but now older, I felt in love with the gym and I would like to gain muscle to look more muscular. To give you an idea…
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Need meal planning advice for gaining muscle / losing body fat
I'm looking for good combination grocery items to gain muscle. My choices are limited to To Go pickups. I can't go to the cafeterias as they cost $20 a meal these days and only $5 for cop donut meals. So I need some help on what items I should buy for meals. When I can buy the items again, these are my items for a week…
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Unsure on a bulk or cut (PLEASE READ)
Hey all, Currently unsure if I should go for a lean bulk for about 2 months and then cut for about 3 months? I am going to book a holiday for July/august and want to be looking in good shape/lean by then. (Maybe how I look in my pic). Basically I’ve hardly been to the gym since August and lost quite a bit of…
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Are push ups good for boney shoulders?
Hi all, I just wanted to ask (as title says), because I have horrible boney shoulders and wondering how I can combat that. If push ups are useless, can you suggest any home workouts or equipment, to achieve better shoulders please, or is it simply about just gaining the weight and it will fix itself? I hope this makes…
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First time bulking
So I am on the first week of my first actual bulk and I have noticed that I "gained" 9lbs on the scale. I know that's not all weight gain but was wondering if it's common to have extra water weight and bloating when switching eating plans up like that? I know before I was at about 1800 calories and now I'm around 2500 and…
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Is Creatine Worth It ?
I've been bulking since October, taking creatine monohydrate the whole time. I gained an initial 6ish lbs that first month and averaged 2 lbs each thereafter. I'm 5'5"ish, currently 137 lbs, goal is to bulk up to 145. I want to be in this for the long haul, but I'm wondering if the creatine is worth it. I feel like all my…
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Anyone with insanely high metabolism (4500 Cal) what do you eat when bulking?
Currently bulking @4000-4250 calories and stopped gaining so i am going to up it to 4500. The problem is I always feel full and get tired and sluggish if I eat a lot in one sitting. I all ready have a 710 calorie mass gainers before bed but its still a struggle to hit 4250 now.
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How often should you go to the gym?
I swim 2 or 3 times a week but have a gym membership and want to use the weights there. Currently I'm very eager and look forward to going (I hope this attitude will last!) but I'm unsure how long to rest in between sessions to ensure my muscles recover. I've been going every 2 to 3 days but don't know if this is correct…