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Ppl routine
I am thinking of trying ppl rest ppl routine. Which is push, pull, legs One chest focused push, one shoulder focused Pull is back Leg day will be 1 quad focused and 1 hamstring focused Sets 3-4 per exercise 6-12 reps on compounds. isolation will be 12-15 reps What do you all think?
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Mental health let's discuss it
I have always stayed away from discussing it but it has been affecting me. It is a subject which is not talked about in men. We are told to man up as they say. I wanted to say that I have been suffering with depression and I want to encourage those who are to open and discuss. I have been feeling really down and just no…
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Movies or tv shows to watch?
We are stuck in isolation. What are some good movies or shows to watch? Does not matter how old.
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How to ignore negative people ?
Hello, I use Instagram as a source of social media to post workouts. I post home workouts because of the lockdown. 99% is good. I was getting laughed at today at work because some of the staff follow me on ig. They were laughing and mocking my videos. It was really upsetting. I suffer with learning disabilities and other…
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Weight gain during isolation
I was losing weight this month before this isolation. This week I was not well, I was not able to walk outside and trained smart at home. I weigh myself every Sunday and today I put on 1 kg. I think is due to resting at home and not exercising. How is everyone else coping? I understand weight gain is not the end of the…
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10,000 steps a day
Since the gyms have closed. We are allowed 1walk a day, so I am going to set myself a target of 10,000 steps a day, this would be walking inside home. I am on a calorie deficit diet. Would this be a good idea. This week I have been 6-7000 steps a day.
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Training at home
Hi, I wanted to post this to motivate everyone. I would say to everyone please keep hope alive. Let's ask motivate each other by training at home. Lets avoid going out unless without good reason, I think one walk a day keeping social distance and going solo is best. I am trying to get 8,000 steps a day. This includes…
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All gyms closed
All gyms are closed. I am buying some resistant bands and maybe some dumbbells. What exercise can I do at home?
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Push, pull, legs
What are your thoughts on this routine and what is a good example in terms if exercises to do during.
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No gym due flat car tyre
I was supposed to go gym. I over slept and had a flat tyre. I work early today as well, which left me no time to train. Feel so guilty for over sleeping. What do you do when you feel guilty
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Did not do my cardio this week
I do 180 minutes of cardio a week but this week was crazy and only managed 60 minutes. I did my weight training, the diet has been good. I am going to England on friday and going to cousins house and will have to cheat on my diet. I feel so guilty lol.
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Lower back pain
I have been getting lower back pain, I was training back last wednesday. I know why because my back was not straight. Tomorrow I have a leg day and I do Romanian deadlifts. I was thinking of skipping rdl and do isolation for hamstrings until the lower back is 100%
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Training with a UIT
I went to the Dr yesterday because of pain. The doctor said that it is a urine infection. Woukd training make it worse ?I am taking antibiotics for this
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Swapping peanut butter
My diet plan has 40 gram peanut butter in one of the meals. I was thinking of swapping that for a bar of chocolate with the same calories but more carbs and less fat Would this be ok because it contains the same calories. I am on a cut at the moment
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Almost 2 months no weight loss
I have been on a cut and no weight loss has happened I have gradually increased cardio and decreased food. Weight training has been good with personal bests in the gym. No weight loss which is frustrating. I have lost inches. Weight 102.6 kg Waist 36 Hip 43 Chest 42 Thigh 29 Arm 15 Today I am Weight 103 kg Waist 33.4 Hip…
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Treadmill vs cross trainer fat loss
In your opinion what is best for fat loss Would a combination of both be good. I usually do treadmill but I hold on for stability. I dont hold too tight just for balance.
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Chicken seasoning ideas?
I have been getting bored with chicken tandoori. Any new suggestions for chicken seasoning?
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To run or rest
I was supposed to go for a run today but this week my throat has been sore. I have a slight fever and body is feeling slightly achy. I may have a cold coming on and I was thinking of taking a day off today
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Going to the gym when depressed
I had a interview today. I went to the wrong place and this panicked me even more I put so much effort in to this but I was unsuccessful unfortunately. I have asked for feedback, I can apply within 6 months. It is so depressing as I 110 effort and had so many endless nights studying I came to the gym to take my anger out…
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Losing inches but not weight
Hi, I have been tracking my macros and doing my cardio. I seem to be losing inches everywhere but the weight has only dropped from 103.6 to 103.2 It is a small change but I have lost more inches
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Taking a week off legs
Hi, I was supposed to train legs today but I over slept. I cant train legs this week because of work schedule. I have a fitness test on Wednesday, it is a beep test. I was thinking of resting my legs for the test and do legs next week. This test is for a important job
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Missed the gym due to migraine
Hello, I follow a gym routine, it is very scheduled but today my routine was broken. I had a severe migraine, I woke up with this crazy migraine and it got worse. I am now feeling so guilty for missing a session, as I dont go off my schedule.
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Training same muscle twice a week
I have the cold, so it messed up my routine. I will have to train the same muscle with only 5 days rest for the same muscle. Is this ok?
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Train quads and hamstrings separate
I was thinking of splitting quads and hamstrings separate. This way I can focus my attention on hamstrings, which is often a weak point
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How to do weekly check in
I am fasting for Ramadan and we have to eat at 3 am. I have my nutrition in check. I would do a weekly check in but it will not be accurate as I will eat at 3. The food will be in my stomach and give a false reading
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Dumbbell incline vs Smith machine incline?
I like doing both on the same day but I am thinking it is not optimal. I try to gain strength every week. The Smith is easier to get stronger as weight increments are not huge with the dumbbells I find I lose lots of strength just setting up. I use my knees to push up the dumbbells. With Smith it is set up and setting up…
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Increase food or keep same
I am bulking at the moment and wanted to ask this. Last week my weight was 88.1 kg. This week it was 88.3 kg. My measurements have stayed the same roughly. My lifts have gone up as well. Would it be wise to increase food. I am thinking of making small incremental changes in carb amounts.
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Physique critique
Here are some pictures of me. It is to motivate and no to boast. I am not happy with my physique by far but its a work in progress.
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Slacking on cardio
I am meant to be doing 240 minutes of cardio a week. I have done less than half because of time issues. I am now bulking, so I was going to increase calories and reducing cardio slowly.
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Small transformation picture
I have been on a cut and now I am on a slow bulk. This picture shows the difference. I hope it can motivate someone. https://s1136.photobucket.com/user/number1kevinfan/library?view=recent&page=1
