Dad bod to not so dad bod!!
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Full body workout 2 times per week0
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Nearly one week in and still got dad bod 😂4 -
matthewbland wrote: »Nearly one week in and still got dad bod 😂
Keep going.
btw - why black out/scratch your face off when you are using your face for your profile pic?
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how do I reply to comments on here?2
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matthewbland wrote: »how do I reply to comments on here?
Click on the “Quote” and then scroll down to the bottom (if using the app) then type your message0 -
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Thanks 👍0 -
matthewbland wrote: »Full body workout 2 times per week
Is there an actual progression scheme to that? There's a huge number of plans that could represent from doing an undulating block program with microplate loading with wave loading patterns, to just going to the gym, hitting something on your upper body and something on your lower, and calling it a day twice a week.0 -
magnusthenerd wrote: »matthewbland wrote: »Full body workout 2 times per week
Is there an actual progression scheme to that? There's a huge number of plans that could represent from doing an undulating block program with microplate loading with wave loading patterns, to just going to the gym, hitting something on your upper body and something on your lower, and calling it a day twice a week.
Yes always looking to progress each workout with extra reps or heavier weight.
Each workout has a chest, shoulders, back and leg movement using compond lifts.1 -
I'm a fan of P90X and Body Beast, but I think there are lots of lifting plans available for beginners.1
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matthewbland wrote: »magnusthenerd wrote: »matthewbland wrote: »Full body workout 2 times per week
Is there an actual progression scheme to that? There's a huge number of plans that could represent from doing an undulating block program with microplate loading with wave loading patterns, to just going to the gym, hitting something on your upper body and something on your lower, and calling it a day twice a week.
Yes always looking to progress each workout with extra reps or heavier weight.
Each workout has a chest, shoulders, back and leg movement using compond lifts.
Sounds like it might be some variant of Starting Strength.0 -
magnusthenerd wrote: »matthewbland wrote: »magnusthenerd wrote: »matthewbland wrote: »Full body workout 2 times per week
Is there an actual progression scheme to that? There's a huge number of plans that could represent from doing an undulating block program with microplate loading with wave loading patterns, to just going to the gym, hitting something on your upper body and something on your lower, and calling it a day twice a week.
Yes always looking to progress each workout with extra reps or heavier weight.
Each workout has a chest, shoulders, back and leg movement using compond lifts.
Sounds like it might be some variant of Starting Strength.
Yes very similar. Just basic compond lifts to help get my strength up0 -
matthewbland wrote: »I’ve decided to go into a slight calorie surplus probably about 150- 200 extra per day as feel need to build some muscle on my frame as I’m 6 foot tall and currently weigh 185 pounds and feel skinny in clothes. Any advice or suggestions would be welcome
If the picture above is recent your bodyfat is most likely too high to effectively bulk. Most sources will tell a male not to bulk if over 15% BF. Based on the picture you are probably closer to the 25% range.
I would suggest getting on a decent lifting program and eat at maintenance or a titch below. The stored fat will provide fuel to build muscle.
Good luck.6 -
Theoldguy1 wrote: »matthewbland wrote: »I’ve decided to go into a slight calorie surplus probably about 150- 200 extra per day as feel need to build some muscle on my frame as I’m 6 foot tall and currently weigh 185 pounds and feel skinny in clothes. Any advice or suggestions would be welcome
If the picture above is recent your bodyfat is most likely too high to effectively bulk. Most sources will tell a male not to bulk if over 15% BF. Based on the picture you are probably closer to the 25% range.
I would suggest getting on a decent lifting program and eat at maintenance or a titch below. The stored fat will provide fuel to build muscle.
Good luck.
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matthewbland wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »matthewbland wrote: »I’ve decided to go into a slight calorie surplus probably about 150- 200 extra per day as feel need to build some muscle on my frame as I’m 6 foot tall and currently weigh 185 pounds and feel skinny in clothes. Any advice or suggestions would be welcome
If the picture above is recent your bodyfat is most likely too high to effectively bulk. Most sources will tell a male not to bulk if over 15% BF. Based on the picture you are probably closer to the 25% range.
I would suggest getting on a decent lifting program and eat at maintenance or a titch below. The stored fat will provide fuel to build muscle.
Good luck.
A caloric surplus is required to build muscle, but at your BF level your body has enough surplus i.e., stored energy (fat) it can metabolize to build muscle. When one gets down to the single digits (or close) BF% there is not enough fat that can be metabolized above the essential level fat levels required for health to build muscle. Hence the need to bulk at lower BF levels but not where you currently are.
I would suggest looking at some of the recomp posts on these forums or Google.
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Theoldguy1 wrote: »matthewbland wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »matthewbland wrote: »I’ve decided to go into a slight calorie surplus probably about 150- 200 extra per day as feel need to build some muscle on my frame as I’m 6 foot tall and currently weigh 185 pounds and feel skinny in clothes. Any advice or suggestions would be welcome
If the picture above is recent your bodyfat is most likely too high to effectively bulk. Most sources will tell a male not to bulk if over 15% BF. Based on the picture you are probably closer to the 25% range.
I would suggest getting on a decent lifting program and eat at maintenance or a titch below. The stored fat will provide fuel to build muscle.
Good luck.
A caloric surplus is required to build muscle, but at your BF level your body has enough surplus i.e., stored energy (fat) it can metabolize to build muscle. When one gets down to the single digits (or close) BF% there is not enough fat that can be metabolized above the essential level fat levels required for health to build muscle. Hence the need to bulk at lower BF levels but not where you currently are.
I would suggest looking at some of the recomp posts on these forums or Google.
Will continue to eat at maintenance calories and keep trying to get stronger every week 👍2 -
So I’m posting my current lifts and the weights I’m lifting. I know I’m not strong but I’m trying!
Squat 70kg 3 sets of 6 reps
Bench 70kg 3 sets of 6 reps
Deadlift 90kg 3 sets of 5 reps
Row 60kg 3 sets of 8 reps
Ohp 35kg 3 sets of 7 reps
These are my main lifts I’m trying to get stronger at4 -
Back on night shifts tonight. Got all my food prepped as it can get too easy to use the vending machines which are full of junk food1
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Good luck. Can you leave wallet, coins in the car so you can't easily hit up the vending machines?1
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Theoldguy1 wrote: »Good luck. Can you leave wallet, coins in the car so you can't easily hit up the vending machines?
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matthewbland wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »Good luck. Can you leave wallet, coins in the car so you can't easily hit up the vending machines?
If you get desperate just give the machine a good ragging, obviously make sure nobody
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