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how do you track progress?
So I'm a full 10 weeks into this bulking process now (wow, that flew by!). I'm seeing the number on the scale go up, but it's a strange pattern. I started this bulk directly after a show, so I was stage-lean, therefore the first 5 lbs came on in one week, as expected. I put on 3 more lbs by the end of that month. Last…
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westcoast's log
So, I'm still 3 weeks out from my show, so the bulk hasn't started yet here! But I'm gonna start my log to make some notes as I learn & research so I can put together a good plan! Feed back on my ideas is welcome!!
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Woot Woot!!!
I deadlifted 205 this morning with my trainer!! That's the first time I've ever broken 200 on any lift, I'm so happy!! ;) I've been in a good mood all day after that...
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adding weight vs reps- progression question
While training with hypertrophy/size as my main goal, which is a better progression for my big compound lifts? Do I follow a 5X5 format and add 5lbs each lifting session, continuing with 5-rep sets every workout? Or do I do a 5X5, then next workout go to 5X6 at the same weight until I reach approximately 5X8 (or maybe…
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Show results! and PICTURES!
Hi ladies! My first show was yesterday. I had a GREAT time. All of the competitors were really nice and it was a supportive, fun vibe backstage. I did not place, which was confusing to me considering the line-up. But I can't try to get inside the judges' heads, all I can do is do my best and answer to my OWN goals for…
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Get this...
So today I went to a coached posing practice. A male trainer in town (not my coach) runs them and he's really good, I've found them very helpful and the guy is really knowledgable. He's obviously a bodybuilder based on his appearance, and I know he competes. Anyhow, I am by far the most muscular girl in the group, for…
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Introducing myself
Hi ladies, I'm Sarah! I'm glad to have found this group. I'm in the planning stages of my winter bulk to start in about 3.5 weeks. Right now I'm in serious cutting mode...drag....because I'm 3 weeks out from my first show (i'm around 9-10% bf at this point). I'm being told that rebounding from being show-lean is an…
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exercise induced headaches?
Does anyone else suffer from exercise induced headaches? I've struggled with them for years and I don't know if there's a solution. Any time I do cardio where I get my heartrate elevated above about 80% of max (based on perceived exertion), I develop a splitting headache that radiates up from the base of my skull where my…
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new to this board!
I'm new to this board! I've been lifting on a bodybuilding-style split program since October. I've been seeing great increases in my strength, and I definitely look better. I went from 28.8% bf to about 25% within the first 2 months, but now that stupid % just won't seem to budge GRRRR. Oh well though, as long as I keep…
