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Looking for friends who post food journals
Greetings, MFPs. Pretty straightforward - I want to see what others are eating. I post my food journal as close to daily as I can. Anyone out there? Thanks!
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Anyone successful with not tracking workouts?
Hi all, I am an intermediate-advanced bodybuilder (just for myself, don't compete) and have been tracking my workouts and food for years. While I enjoy food tracking in a weird way, I feel like tracking my workouts takes the joy and natural flow out of it, having to turn back the pages to find last week's reps/sets, etc. I…
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Best type of cardio to perform while cutting to not lose muscle?
Hey all, I’m finally starting a little cut after slowly gaining 10-15 lbs over my ideal weight. I usually do cardio (HIIT or sprinting or stair master or rower or swimming) for no more than 30 mins a couple times a week. I’m concerned about burning excessive calories and losing muscle. I’ve read recently that longer, less…
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Thoughts on only using cables...
... or mostly? Would it be effective for gaining or maintaining? How about general strength?
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Most accurate macro calculator?
My results really vary from calculator to calculator, and I want to make sure my macro count is the most accurate for maintenance. Any recommendations? Thanks!
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Are you a douche bag if you wear Gym Shark?
Whenever I see someone wearing the brand Gym Shark, I judge them and think they are a total douche. The catch to that is, I have a couple pair of Gym Shark outfits. They are comfortable and look good. But I feel awkward and insecure wearing them in public because I feel like I am being judged like I judge others who wear…
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Looking for a 3-4 day split routine recommendation for women
I have been doing full body training (strong curves program/outline) for almost a year. I am starting to get bored with it and want more volume per muscle group, with a focus on lower body. I would love to fit in compound and isolation exercises. I can dedicate ideally 3 days at the gym, but 4 if necessary, because I row…
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Is it harder for taller people/longer limbs to gain muscle?
This is a topic I've been wondering about lately, especially after reading on other threads how genetics affect weight gain/muscle growth. I'm 5'7 and a half and pretty lean (18-19% BF) and I have particularly long arms and legs (especially my arms which extend midway down my thigh when standing). I'm not a 'hard gainer',…
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Best type of professional to seek for correcting form for an intermediate lifter?
If you want thorough, hands on fixing of problem areas (anterior pelvic tilt, joint issues) through sports massage, stretching, mobility drills, with the ultimate goal of working on weightlifting form (esp squats and deadlifts), who would you seek out... personal trainer, athletic coach, physical therapist, FMS movement…
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Anyone use plant protein instead of whey?
Probably a silly question, but any differences in gains that you’ve noticed? I’m thinking of making the switch because I’m realizing that whey gives me some bloat. Are there any good complete plant proteins on the market that anyone can recommend?
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When to start cutting?
Hi all, I’m up approximately 7 pounds since starting my surplus (I will say it has not been perfect and there have been days that I do not hit my goals) from 130-137 lbs. I’m 5’7. My BF has stayed mostly the same, going from 18.2 to 18.8%. I’m not sure when I should begin cutting because I still want more mass, but I am…
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Pyramid versus straight sets?
Which is better for hypertrophy? Which do you prefer? I’ve been doing almost everything with pyramid sets over the last few months.
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Resistance bands before or after lifting?
Hello all, I was wondering if anyone has an opinion on this topic. I've been using resistance bands as a warmup forever, to activate the muscles that I will be working. However, I've been hearing about using resistance bands at the end as a "burnout." How/when do you use your resistance bands?
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Alcohol and gains
I've been wanting to get some perspective on this topic for a while. I'm not a heavy drinker, but I certainly enjoy wine and the occasional cocktail (usually a margarita). I try to stick to red wine and tequila. I would say I have 2-6 glasses per week (rarely more than 2 in one sitting). And I try to give myself extra…
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What do you supplement with?
I’m curious what works for everyone else here in terms of for weight training and just overall health. For me, I use whey during the day and after workouts and casein at night. As far as vitamins, I take an antioxidant blend, vitamin D, and fish oil.
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Variations of the hip thrust as effective?
It’s so much easier set up wise for me to perform this lift on the leg extension machine (or even the Smith machine for that matter), and I’m wondering if anyone else here does this and if you find it is as effective? Also, if using a traditional bar, how about laying on your back as opposed to against a bench?
