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Are both of you following a resistance training program?
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My partner and I eat the same Lunch and Dinner when I’m dieting. The only difference is I eat fewer snacks outside of those main meals. How many calories are you and your partner eating? Are you gaining and losing it after? Is your partner losing and then gaining again?
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Thanks for the feedback so far.
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I am at the moment. It seems to be working but my knowledge is limited and im Learning as I go. From looking online it sounds like if you’re 15% bodyfat (male) you can try to progressively overload but as you get down to 10% it gets harder to gain muscle and you end up working out to maintain by that point. Not sure if…
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Forgot to add I’m around 10RM and 15RM for most exercises with 8 to 10 sets per muscle group in total.
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The routine I’m following is one I’ve created due to working out from home with dumbbells only. Monday- Chest, Triceps, Shoulders. Tuesday - Back and Biceps Wednesday - Legs Thursday - Chest, Triceps Friday - Back, Biceps, Shoulders I’ve been adding weight each week (wave loading Periodisation, I think it’s called). I’m…
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I’m hoping to lose 7lbs or more when I finish bulking this December :smile:
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Just watched a couple of videos on YouTube about Progressive Overload and now see that there are lots of ways to progress over time other than just adding weight or reps. Guess I’ve answered my own question. Can’t believe I’m still learning!
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Would you suggest keeping the load the same whilst aiming to add extra reps over the longer term (not necessarily each week)?
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I’ve decided to stop 1 to 2 reps short of failure for the first 3 sets taking the last one to failure. I think I’ve just confused myself listening to too many podcasts by Eric Helms and Mike Israetel.
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Found an article/video that kind of points to the second version in their summary at the bottom - https://thinkeatlift.com/shouldnt-train-failure/
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Hey, My advice would be to pick a 3x per week full body workout, eat 1g protein per lb of body weight (140g protein) and eat a calorie surplus of 250 to 500 calories a day. There’s a workout program list and advice on bulking under “Getting started”. Good luck.
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Hey, feel free to add me and good luck on your journey.
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Added you. Good luck with your goals.
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I do... Monday: chest, triceps, side delts Tuesday: back, biceps Wednesday: legs Thursday: chest, triceps, side delts Friday: back, biceps, rear delts 4 sets per muscle group on these days. My workouts usually last around 25-30 minutes.
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Yeah I took mine while flexing over a week and a half ago.
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I’m always hungry! I generally eat breakfast, lunch, dinner and two small snacks at specific times of the day. I’m bulking at the moment so eating more inbetween these now.
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I’ve just turned 35 and I’m determined to be fitter and stronger than I was in my 20s :-)
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Hey, I’m Tom, I’m 35 and from the UK. I’ve just started working out again after giving up my gym membership over 10 years ago. Now it’s time to get back into the shape I was in my 20s. I’m 19 weeks in and making good progress so far. I’ve used MFP to lose weight and to gain weight and happy to add friends to join the…
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Hey guys, feel free to add me!
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@mom23mangos Great job you look fantastic!
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I’ve never been able to fit my food into my macros so I just focus on calories and protein, if I need more protein I drink a shake and I aim for 0.8g of protein per lb of lean body mass while weight training.
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I’m only 19 weeks into training now but I’ve got a specific goal in mind (body measurements) that’s keeping me on track. I’m also logging my workouts so I can see that I’m progressing each week.
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Hey, I’m from the UK. Feel free to add me.
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Current body measurements from the 4th November... 5’9” 12st 0.2lbs Chest 42” 4/8 Bicep 15” 4/8 Forearm 12” 5/8 Thighs 21” 4/8 Calves 15” Waist 31”
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I’ve set my goal weight at 12st 3lbs/171lbs as that’s the heaviest I’ve really been. I’m 5’9”. I started off at 11st 10lbs 18 weeks ago and I’m now 12st/168. With that 2lbs I’ve gained an inch on my arms but I used to work out 10 years ago so that may be muscle memory and a body recomp at play from being detained. Once I…
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My right arm is stronger than my left. I can do the same weight but not the same number of reps. If I do 10 reps with my right arm but can only do 7 reps with my left I’ll give my left some assistance to make 10 reps. Usually with a finger under the dumbbell if I’m doing curls. This is not always the case, sometimes I just…
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Great advice. Would you recommend taking body measurements at the end of each 4 week Mesocycle or at the end of 3rd Mesocycle to determine when to add extra sets? Assuming I’m doing the following: Meso 1: 5 to 10 rep range Meso 2: 10 to 15 rep range Meso 4: 15 to 20 rep range Can’t decide whether to complete 12 weeks of…
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I generally eat the same breakfast, lunch and snacks each day. My dinner is the only variable but I don’t look that closely at my macros as long as my protein is over 130g per day I’m happy.
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I’ve been in maintenance for years and only started weighing myself now as I’m trying to bulk. If I feel I’ve gained weight by looking in the mirror I’ll eat less, if I feel I’ve overindulged for a few days or a week I’ll have a few healthy days (no sweet snacks). I find this works for me but then again I only tend to gain…