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Rest days during bulking phase
I'm interested in some guidance. I'm at the beginning of a bulking phase that i'm planning to finish end of March. I usually workout 5-6 times a week as follows: 1)Chest/Back split 2)Shoulders and abs 3) Bi's and Tri's 4) Chest/Back split 5) Legs 6) Bi's Tri's and abs So in the average week i usually get one rest day,…
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Hungry while bulking - am I doing it wrong?
Hi. i've been on a bulk (400-500 cals over maintenance according to iifym) for a month and gained around 2lbs. I do actually struggle to stay to my calorie target (3300/day) as i often feel quite hungry. Should I stick to what calculators tell me or go by how i feel? I have stuck to my 3300cals so far as i don't want to…
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Eating fats within 3 hours either side of a workout.
Hello. Does anyone know if this is a myth or if it is something i should try and stick to? I was told it slows down getting any nutrients into your blood so not a good idea too close to a workout - before or after?
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Carbs for lean muscle gain
hi. anyone found any ratio's that seem to work well for them? Obviously everybody is different but i guess there are some approximate ratios that work well? I can get in good amounts of fats and protein a day but i'm always unsure on carbs as i always feel i will gain body fat if i up my quantity of them too much. Maybe i…
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How much should I bench press barbell compared to my weight?
I always have felt that I dont press enough weight on bench press compared to squat/deadlift amounts? any recommended ratio's anyone uses?
