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survival mode is a load of *kitten*.
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then no, its not a waste of time. its always possible to get stronger and build muscle even if its small amounts. sorry for my very direct posts and i didnt read anything about your age. the A/B routine i posted above would be ideal for gaining strength, you'l find with stronger tendons and ligaments any joint pain will…
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the thing is it takes a long time to work out 'what works best for you' and the best thing to do as a beginner IS to build a base of strength over 3-6 months and then try out different styles of training for 6 week blasts.
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as above SL3X5/5X5 then after a few months madcow then 5/3/1 5 days is overkill imo
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dont understand why people spout this *kitten*. you can gain muscle with 1g per KG of BW
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agreed. the advice was good. bodyweight squats will get you pretty much nowhere - just another fitness fad.
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wrong a good base to build up is doing a strength based routine. having lower reps spread over more sets ensures good form, reducing the risk of injury. I also wouldn't bother with isolation exercises for the first 12 weeks. much better to build a base of strength FIRST in order to strengthen joints and ligaments in…
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bbq chicken pizza spaghetti carbonara 5 egg wet scrambled eggs on chive bagels steak and fries my macros are set at 380carb 75fat 190protein
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no not necessarily, holding more muscle can increase your BMR, which in turn will obviously mean you can consume more calories without gaining weight. however if you eat in a SURPLUS you WILL gain weight no matter how much or little muscle you hold your body will always have a set point in terms BMR and TDEE. hope that…
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good luck with your goals. look into IIFYM dieting. you can eat whatever you want as long as you are within your calorific limit for the day. look up your BMI (basal metabolic rate) and your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) and work out a good medium between these two. aim for 1pound loss per week - a long road, but…
