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Bodyweight exercise effective?
so I can only find enough time during the week to get into the weight room two times/week. I also tore my PCL (knee) 7 mos ago and so leg day heavy sets are limited (leg press instead of full squats).. So I've been looking on the Internet and can't seem to find a straight answer for this. Are body weight exercises/air…
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lifting with PCL tear
hi everyone so 7months ago I tore my PCL in my knee to a grade 2.. No surgery. They said resistance quad strengthening for rehab. Well I'm 7months post tear, female trying to lose a few more BF %s and lifting. I'm always afraid I'm going to 'tweak' my knee. I do wear a full brace on the knee on leg/butt day but struggling…
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Trouble starting
5'3" female age 26, has baby 11 months ago. Just got down from 143.5 and now am 124 (woot woot)... I'm in a big deficit right now and quite nervous about upping my calories to find maintenance.. Worried I'll 'feel' fat/bloated with the extra calories. I'm thinking about dipping down to 118 and then having that wiggle room…
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First bulk coming soon need help!!!!please:)
hi! So I'm a momma to a 10month old and 25 yrs old. 5'3", female, down from 143.5 (January weight) to 126lb (today). I'm in a small town and have been educating myself for cutting and bulking.. Just cuz I like the fitness trainer physique. It's easier to find fat loss stuff for women than muscle building. I've lost the…
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Will this destroy my metabolism?
So I'm a female 5'3" 126lb and lifting, cutting for now and will eventually want to gain muscle mass and maintain. Some of my peers and some family members are telling me to not get obsessed and look like a dude which is obviously something I'm finding ridiculous as I know that I naturally will not gain muscle like a…
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Getting ready for first bulk need help
hi! So I'm a momma to a 10month old and 25 yrs old. 5'3", female, down from 143.5 (January weight) to 126lb (today). I'm in a small town and have been educating myself for cutting and bulking.. Just cuz I like the fitness trainer physique. It's easier to find fat loss stuff for women than muscle building. I've lost the…
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Mom in mid 20s cutting&bulking
hi! Looking for some friends with similar goals and maybe some with some weight training/muscle building experience or knowledge! I'm currently 6lb lighter than pre Prego weight.. Down 17lb so far and first bulk ever is coming up soon!:)