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Feedback on my bulk?? [pics]
I'm new to this so I would appreciate some feedback and criticism. Should I gain 30 more pounds before I cut or am I reaching my limit??? I'm 6'5 180 lbs at the moment. My goal was to reach 210 and cut to 190. The flex photo is pretty *kitten* but obviously I'm sucking in my gut. Any advice/criticism is appreciated!
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Why is it that some people...
Binge eat when they're emotional and others can't bring themselves to eat anything? I'm in the latter category... it really hurts my gains.
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Create a routine for me that uses only this equipment:
Goal: to build lean muscle mass and stay in shape. dumbbell set contains 40 lbs.
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Should I drop accessory lifts?
I'm doing full body 2-3 days a week.. eight exercises total. Today I dropped the accessory lifts and my deadlift and squat DOUBLED because I was able to shift my focus and energy. I'm wondering if I should stick to a starting strength or 5x5 routine or keep accessory lifts and go lighter on everything. My main focus is…
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Tall people squatting
Is squatting more difficult for taller people? I'm 6' 5" and I use the right form ( feet apart, toes out, back straight) but it feels awkward like I have to sit back too far to keep my knees from going over my toes. And when I'm lifting it feels weird to straighten my legs again like the weights too far back. I'm…
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Does anyone else hate working out at home?
Turns out my free college gym sucks, so I tried working out at home but there's just something about it I don't like. Maybe it's because I feel cramped or there's poor air flow or I just find dumbbell and body weight exercises boring. Memberships are kind of expensive, but I feel like I won't be as motivated to workout…
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Back to school dilemma
School starts in two weeks and my gym membership just expired. I don't really see the point of going to the gym right now. I'm pretty much broke and can't really justify buying another month membership if I'm just going to be using it for two weeks. On the other hand, I have food prepped in the fridge and have time to…
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Posture
This goes under "fitness" right?? Wasn't sure where to post this in the forums. I've had a stiff back for the past two years due a sedentary lifestyle. I couldn't figure out what was wrong; my chiropractor said I needed to strengthen my back and my doctor told me I needed to work on my flexibility. Well both of those…
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Meal Prep
Okay so this is more for the chicken and rice and veg kinda guys. Do you cook a week or a months worth of food and then freeze it to reheat later? Or do you only cook a couple of days worth of food and keep it refrigerated? Or do you make everything fresh each meal? Tips for prepping to avoid soggy food and preserve…
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Compound lifts for hypertrophy
How many sets and reps should I be doing? Could somebody suggest a good routine? I'm currently doing a push/pull/legs routine but I'm thinking of dropping the isolation exercises and I would also like to focus on building strength so that I can increase the weight.
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Letting one rip in the gym...
Sometimes when I'm doing decline sit ups and pull ups I'll accidentally squeeze one out and it's really embarrassing. The decline bench is in a wide open space in the centre of my gym so I'm pretty sure everyone from all around can hear. It happens unexpectedly, even when I don't feel any signs like pressure. I'm just…
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Big breakfast, small breakfast, or no breakfast?
I read that you should skip breakfast to burn fat in the morning and eat your other meals post-workout between 11 and 8 to build muscle. Is this true? Would it be better to have a small snack in the morning like Greek yogurt or a banana, or should you have a big breakfast with carbs so you have energy to burn off at the…
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Protein shake at work/school
This might seem like a dumb question... Do you guys mix your protein with water or bring a shaker with milk? I'm just wondering if the milk would go bad...
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Looking for friends!
Please add me and post your goals below! I'm 170 lbs, trying to reach 190! I started my journey at 142 in January, took some time off, and am now back in the saddle! Eventually I may even want to aim for as high as 210 so I can cut a bit without feeling too tiny tiny afterwards.
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1 pound a day?
Is it possible to gain one pound a day by eating a 3,500 calorie surplus or is there a limit to how many calories your body can convert in a day? I've heard of the 10k challenge but the weight gain seems to be negligible.
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Controlling sodium intake
Do you guys have any tips for avoiding high sodium food? Everyday I'm finding myself going twice over the recommended limit. There is just so much salt in everything! I could be doing good all day and then eat one thing that unbeknownst to me has over a thousand mg of sodium and be over.
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How much should you bulk in relation to your end goal?
My goal is to weigh 195 with 8% body fat. Right now I'm 170 with 19% body fat. Should I bulk until I'm 195 and then maintain but switch my diet to lean foods, or should I bulk until I weigh more than that and then cut down to 195? Either way, I'll be obese according to the body fat scale for a while, but I'm okay with that…
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Any websites to compare physiques?
Just trying to set a goal and was hoping there was a website where you could put in height/weight/body fat percentage and get pictures of models to give you an idea of what those physiques would look like.
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Abs without losing weight?
I was underweight before so I dirty bulked and gained almost 30 pounds. Now I'm average according to the bmi index, but I think I have a belly. This is probably because I consumed a lot of fat, right? Now is it possible if I just switch to eating lean food from here on out, or do I have to 'cut' to lose the fat and start…
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Best snack for bulking - pepperoni and cheese???
I cut myself a plate and had it for a snack with pickles on the side. Holy smokes, it seemed like a light snack but then I discovered the pepperoni sticks were 220 calories each?!? And 1oz of cheese (100 calories) is the size of a dice?!? Easiest 1,200 calories ever gotten through solid food (3 pep sticks and 6 slices of…
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Do you ever skip a workout if you missed a meal?
Some days I'm strapped for time and I'll just have a cinnamon bun for breakfast before I head out the door, but then I end up skipping my workout because I feel like it would be pointless since I already know I'm not going to hit my protein goal for the day and I would probably be burning the calories I need for weight…
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Good idea or not?
Hi guys, this is my first post here. I'm 6'5'' 160lbs. Been skinny my entire life. My goal is to get as big as possible. I know it takes a long time to gain muscle, but I want to gain weight as fast as possible. Would it be a good idea for me to dirty bulk until I reach a comfortable weight (thinking 180-200) and then…
