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  • We can't know his body fat from this info alone, size of frame, lean muscle mass and other factors are all unknowns. I would focus on strength development through compound movements done with good from through a full range of motion, not in splitting the body by muscle groups. Split it by compound movements that are…
    in Advice Please! Comment by BJSwail January 2018
  • Make sure you ramp up (starting sets with empty bar or much lighter dumbells, 5 reps will do) my rule I to never increase load by more than 50lbs between sets for barbell movements or 25lbs per hand for dumbells. If you're really strong and need more sets to ramp up, sets of two or one are fine. A typical overhead press…
    in Pulled neck muscle Wtf Comment by BJSwail January 2018
  • I've had this off and on, it's never been a problem. If your getting sharp or lingering pain I would maybe look into orthodics or insoles. I would also recommend staying away from running/trainer shoes for any heavy lifting, you can lose stability when the weight get heavy and the cushioning will stop you from knowing if…
    in Shoe problem Comment by BJSwail January 2018
  • It really depends how strong you were and how much muscle you lost, as well as recovery factors. Your nervous system adaptions from gaining strength usually linger much longer than muslces, making it easy to push too hard on your muscles when just starting up again. Also make sure you're eating enough and getting enough…
    in From fit to fat and back, how do I minimize the pain! Comment by BJSwail January 2018
  • You're getting stronger from your nervous system adapting, your body is becoming more efficient. Your workouts will have less impact if you do not increase intensity. Don't be afraid of heavier lifting just always make small increases in seight, never big jumps.
    in progressive overload while in a caloric deficit Comment by BJSwail January 2018
  • Go for lots of natural oils, nut butters, heavy milk/cream. Look at what you can add to your existing diet to increase caloric density without much added volume. Throw some chocolate chips into your pancakes, try em with peanut butter on top and fry in butter. Ice cream not quite doing it? Mix in a few spoons of peanut…
    in So.Much.Food!!! Comment by BJSwail January 2018
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