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  • If I were in your position..... I would stick to a small calorie deficit. Probably around 200-300 calories below maintenance. Focus on training in the 4-6 rep range with emphasis on these exercises: Incline Bench Press Standing Shoulder Press Weighted Pull Ups or Chin Ups Barbell Curls Pistol Squats Hanging Leg Raises…
    in Skinny Fat Comment by gtmfitness June 2015
  • I would love to be your buddy system! Why? I went through the same struggle. I actually started at 115lbs. Currently at 175lbs. I would have hit my goal much sooner if I did not make a ton of mistakes. So with that said, I wanted to share my advice to you from what I have learned involving us "hardgainers" I have actually…
    in Hard gainer looking for advice Comment by gtmfitness June 2015
  • Practice hip or back bridging. That helped my lower back pain! Especially for sitting for a good part of the day.
    in Weight lose and back pain. Comment by gtmfitness June 2015
  • Maybe cut down your training and bump up your calories more until you are making solid strength gains. Getting stronger in the 4-6 rep range is going to be a HUGE part of your muscle gains. You could set your training like: Monday - Chest, Biceps, Rear Delts Wednesday - Legs, Abs Friday - Shoulders, Back, Triceps Track…
    in Gains are so difficult! Comment by gtmfitness June 2015
  • Awesome feedback! I will check out that forum for fasting!. I myself love it! Makes dieting very enjoyable and more lifestyle friendly.
    in Intermittent Fasting - Enjoyable Dieting And Weight Loss Comment by gtmfitness June 2015
  • You are fine! Since you were still eating, your body would have no need to start breaking down muscle proteins for energy. Your body wants to spare muscle as much as it can. The only way you should be worried about losing and muscle is if you have not eaten for 24+ hours. Your gains are safe!…
    in muscle catabolism Comment by gtmfitness June 2015
  • Good luck to you too man! I went from 115lbs to currently at 178lbs. It is a slow and steady journey. Be patient and always strive to do better than last week.
    in Day 1: aim to gain 3- 4 stone Comment by gtmfitness June 2015
  • Try out this lean bulking diet ceorpr I am not sure how much you train. I prefer 3 days per week. Much more lifestyle friendly but anyway: Lifting days: 500 calories over maintenance Rest days: 100 calories over maintenance Or if you tend to gain fat easily: Lifting days: 500 calories over maintenance Rest days: 100…
    in Gaining max Muscle & min Fat Comment by gtmfitness June 2015
  • I agree with AliceDark! Gaining weight is a slow and steady journey sadly. I would hope to assume you mean muscle mass and not just fat! However if you approach training and your dieting properly, you can gain weight very quickly. If you focus on the right exercises, you can make 5lbs of muscle look like 15lbs. If you add…
    in try to gain some weight...... Comment by gtmfitness June 2015
  • What's going on guys!? Just wanted to share my progress so far! My journey from 115lbs now at 178lbs in the picture
    in GAINS Motivation. What motivates you? Post your GAINS and Motivation here! Comment by gtmfitness June 2015
  • For leg measurement: Measure around your knee, Your upper leg (thigh) should be (knee circumference x 1.75) Your calves should match your flexed arm measurement And no I wish! haha I can do 100lb weighted pistols for 2 reps
    in just about 10 pounds Comment by gtmfitness June 2015
  • For leg measurement: Measure around your knee, Your upper leg (thigh) should be (knee circumference x 1.75) Your calves should match your flexed arm measurement And no I wish! haha I can do 100lb weighted pistols for 2 reps
    in just about 10 pounds Comment by gtmfitness June 2015
  • Maybe try focusing on bringing your physique closer to these measurements: Ideal waist = Height in inches x 0.445 Ideal chest = Ideal waist x 1.4 Ideal shoulders = Ideal waist x 1.618 Ideal arms = Ideal waist x 0.51 That would also mean getting very strong at Incline Bench Press, Standing Shoulder Press, Weighted Chin Ups,…
    in Question! Comment by gtmfitness June 2015
  • If you build your squat up to 315lbs for reps, for example, you will have some pretty solid legs. Even on low volume. Each month you can rotate the leg exercise. You can go from squats to deadlifts to hit your hamstrings and lower back more. And by Proportions, I am referring to these standards: Ideal waist = Height in…
    in just about 10 pounds Comment by gtmfitness June 2015
  • Sorry about that man haha. You can substitute pistol squats for squats, deadlifts, bulgarian split squats, etc... How the workouts are set up, you would be hitting legs every 3-4 days. The majority of the people may disagree with me but, I prefer to keep legs in proportion with my upper body. You can add another leg…
    in just about 10 pounds Comment by gtmfitness June 2015
  • Hey Steve! I know right, as a skinny guy myself, it is extremely difficult to put on weight. Some people just don't understand haha. But here is what helped me: Motivation - Consider listening to some audiotapes by Eckhart Tolle. "Practicing The Power of Now" has helped me tremendously with being in the present moment and…
    in just about 10 pounds Comment by gtmfitness June 2015
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