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Protein
I've slowly gained weight over the past couple years, after previously losing 125lbs. I lift weights 5-6 days per week and walk a tremendous amount, so the exercise has been great. I just struggled with the eating part. I am conscious of what I eat and keep calories low most meals, but the problem is that I am always…
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Using a belt... or not?
When I started lifting over a year ago, it felt like my lower back was really weak. So I immediately bought a belt to give me more confidence during squats and deadlifts. I've used it since then, but my back still feels weak. In a recent video, Eddie Hall mentioned that he didn't wear a belt in training to force his core…
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Any Tips for Getting Back on Track?
I previously lost over 125lbs. I was very motivated and it was relatively easy for me to lose that weight. After my weight loss, my goal was to eat around maintenance and continue lifting. I’ve slowly started eating more and more, and it has basically turned into a nearly 2 year bulk. I’ve gained almost 30lbs in the past…
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Increase OHP to Increase Bench?
Does improving overhead press help to improve bench press? I started lifting about 14 months ago, and one of my goals was to get to 300lbs on bench. My best is currently 290, but I have plateaued. My ohp feels fairly weak, so I thought that might be something I could work on to help my bench. Just wondering if anyone had…
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Today is the day!
I’m posting this to motivate myself. I figured if I say this publically, then maybe it will make me own it. I lost 125lbs after starting a diet in 2015. As of today, I’ve gained exactly 25lbs back (not sure how accurate my scale is). I’m sure some of that weight is muscle because I’ve been working out 6 days per week.…
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Muscle Gained During A "Bulk"?
I'm not trying to gain weight or do body building, but it seems like most of the bulking information goes in this section. I decided this would be the best place to post this. Over the past 18 months or so, I’ve gone through an accidental bulk of about 20lbs. I had previously lost 125lbs and attempted to go into a…
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Improving Deadlift
Does anyone have recommendations on how to improve back strength specific for deadlifts? I believe that I'm capable of lifting more weight than my back will currently allow. This issue isn't due to injury, but it feels like there is weakness in my lower back. As a result, I’m reluctant to lift heavy. Should I just focus on…
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Regaining Lost Strength.
I’ve lost 113 lbs over the past year. I’ve been strength training during that time, but my strength/muscle gains have been very minimal due to a large calorie deficit. I should be finished with my diet by the end of December, so I’m looking forward to actually being able to gain strength in 2017. That brings me to my…
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Transition to Higher Calorie Totals
Hello everyone, I’ve lost about 45 pounds over the past 11 weeks. My first goal was to lose a significant amount of weight in a short period of time, because I needed to see quick results in order to stay motivated. So, I worked my way down to eating 1200-1300 calories per day. I realize that isn’t considered a healthy…
