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I agree Jo. While the platform changed me as a lifter, you still have to put in the work on a daily basis. No matter what stage you're on, it's not always easy getting under some heavy *kitten* weight.
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A lot. However I'm a powerlifter so my aim is to lift the heaviest weight. My top squat is 300lbs for a single.
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Be realistic. Dramatic losses usually result in greater chances of gaining it back quicker and most times with more gained. Would you rather hit a number fast or do it slow, healthy and keep it off?
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In all honesty it doesn't matter what you maintain at. I'm 5'2, 135lb 34 yo female and I maintain at 2500 cals and only lift 3-4 hrs a week if that, no other crazy activity. Plus this time last year I had trouble gaining in my bulk at 3000 cals around the same weight. You can't compare your maintence with another's bc as…
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The bigger question is why and where you're coming up with that number and do you even know what reverse dieting is bc many throw it around here with no knowledge. Maintenance ranges vary depending on activity level, age, LBM etc.
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I'm 16 wks out from my first meet and trying to gauge my goals; female 135-140lbs. Planned weight class of 132 but may just try the 148 class. Squat 245 which is actually a 3rm Deadlift 315 Bench 135 695 total All gym numbers but that means nothing to me until I hit the platform.
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It's not a physique thing; it's a reality of bulking.
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Eat, lift, sleep and repeat. In all serious though are you on a solid lifting program now? What arevdowcfic goals and how long have you've been lifting? One thing many do that they need to realize is not needed, is program hop. Jumping from program to program never really shows you true progress as usually one doesn't…
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Would love to know the reasoning behind that....logic. Is there any injury? If you can squat and pull that kind of weight, you're doing a disservice by skipping bench.
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Bench 150 Squat 205 Deadlift 275 Ready to improve these numbers for my meet in April!
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This right here. That's an awesome attitude and different approach to look at it from. I need to remember that as I embark on my PL comp journey.
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Bulked for 16wks and gained 10-12lbs from Nov-March. Final caloric goal the last 3-4 weeks was 3000-3150. ;) I only lost about 3-4lbs from my cut but my BF is a whole different story. Definitely retained much of my gains. Don't really plan to do another bulk aesthetically as I'm pleased but I've caught the powerlifting bug…
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If he wants to build muscle faster the tried and true way is through lifting and nutrition aka eating a lot. Creatine while safe and not a make or break supplement is not going to bring gains overnight or is some miracle drug that some claim it to be.
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Thank you. ???? Various other responses: Tight curvy booties are built. Don't want to lose it? Lift it. Toned? Toned is simply referring to reduction of bodyfat. You can't choose where you lose fat from so sacrificing some boobs for fat loss is often times inevitable. Genetics is not a reason or an excuse to strive for…
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Lol, some in this thread know very little about bodybuilding. My husband is a bodybuilder however he doesn't walk around 24/7 365 the way he looked when he competed on stage. He's my ideal type whether he's comp lean or in his off season and bulking; he's built, broad shoulders and nice legs. Yum. Myself? Far from a VS…
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Had a glance at your diary. Regardless, binging and then reduction of calories to under maintenance and the constant back and forth is going to take a toll on your body, hormones and progress. Find a way to control your binges, I know easier said than done, start working your way up to eating consistently at maintenance…
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Well couple things; really not enough info to give a clear answer. Binging does not equal strategic bulking, they are not one in the same. Second gym pump plays a key role, not to mention carb, sodium and water intake can visually make one appear flat or full. Somedays I look F'ing jacked especially on chest day as my…
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34yo, 5'2 135lb around 17% BF. I have a large amount of lean mass and maintain on 2400-2500 cals. This is via TDEE, I don't play the tracking burns game. I've built my metabolism up to this level as I use to not be able to maintain so high even when I had a higher activity level. Right now I'm just lifting as always with a…
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This.
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WTH is diet whey? Whey protein should have 1 thing....protein!
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Jo-Sarah and I started cutting in March after a maintence period. I know for me (and Sarah) I cut higher than many, around 2000-2100, hence why it was slow but worthwhile for me. The last 2-3 wks have been the hardest but I have loads of other stressors going on in my life that converged at the same time.
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In with Sarah as I decided this weekend to end my cut. I'm pretty lean, been leaner, but IDGAF about abs or sacrificing size in certain areas. I'm 135lbs which is only a 3lb loss but I know my BF based on my cuts is around 17%, so I can say my bulk was pretty controlled as far as appreciable gains. Despite PR'ing in all my…
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You don't lift but strength train? Confused... You can be doing exactly what you were doing to get in shape before exercise wise but if your eating is not up to par, then your workouts and body will suffer. Are you tracking your calories and has anything changed in your diet?
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Abs popping with 23-24% BF? No. If you went up in weight and your bodyfat increased as well, I'm sorry but you've gained more fat. Are you even lifting and eating at a surplus to gain muscle?
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I benched 145lb recently and can do 135lb for reps and I'm 5'2 135lbs and belong to a chain gym. It got some looks for sure, but it also got a dude to add some weight to his 95lb bench too. ???? There's only a handful of serious female lifters in my gym so I lift with guys and get pushed by them daily so I am always trying…
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Welcome to bulking. These feelings are completely normal and we all went through it. DO NOT STOP. This isn't easy no, but anything worth working for never is. Pretty soon you'll have a damn good day and a PR on a lift possibly and you'll laugh this day off. Keep pushing!
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This. 3 yrs of bulking and ripped? Absolutely not, unless he had enhancements. ;) Creatine is good but not essential; it will help with endurance but you will notice with some powders holding into water weight but it simply goes away when cycling off. I cycle it frequently but haven't taken it in about 2 mths as I'm trying…
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I am one that doesn't follow the minimum rule; I have specific goals for each macro based on training and rest days. Hitting my macros for me is coming within +/- 5-10 grams of each macro. Plus I ensure I hit 30g of fiber daily as it's what works for me. % I do not pay attention to.
