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Looking for friends and motivation
Hey guys, Starting back on this app, had to laugh when my weight at the time was around 79kg, well now it is at 93kg!!! Anyway looking for friends so I can see people's journey and keep myself motivated to keep going. I'm 20 years old and 5'10 from Scotland happy for anyone to add me so long that you guys try your best to…
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What is my goal?
hey guys, I've been going to the gym now for around 4 months and I'm starting to plan my goals for the next year or so. The only issue being I do not know what I should aim for. I am male, 18, 5'10 and around 178lbs (78kg) I would describe myself still as "skinny fat" However since going to the gym I have made a lot of…
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Looking for pals
Hey guys, I need to start using this site as a tool for tracking calories + recording workouts etc and I think it will be easier seeing regular users updating their stuff Anyways if anyone wants to add me just go ahead :)
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Deadlift Grip Strength
Hey guys, So I have been going to the gym for 3 months now and I've been seeing regular strength gains on my deadlift. I'm currently sitting at lifting about 100kg (220lbs). My only problem I'm facing now is the bar slipping out my hands. I use the Romanian grip (one hand over, one hand under). The most reps I've got in a…
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Too weak at the bottom of excercises?
Hey guys, Just wanted to grab your experience/issues with being too weak at the bottom of an exercise and what you can do to combat this problem. Just as a quick example when I'm doing pull ups the very bottom part of the exercise(arms extended) I struggle very much to pull myself back up however if just miss out that…
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Proper form or Time under tension
Hey guys, Just wondering what works for you guys, I often have people question my form in the gym as I prefer keeping tension on the muscle at all times when I'm working out. Despite the prevention of injuries does proper form help stimulate growth more ? I find exercises more effective and get more of a pump/burn when I…
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Pull ups
Hey guys, So I've been going to the gym coming on a month now and I have been making good strength gains however I cannot do a pull up. I'm around equal strength to my friends and they are all capable of doing 10+ pull ups in a row. Its really annoying me that I cannot even do one. Is their any specific exercises I can do…
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Weight Training at a caloric deficit
Hey guys, I have recently started going to the gym and have been doing weight training. I have also been keeping myself in a caloric deficit along with intermittent fasting. I was wondering if I would still gain strength in my muscles and also lose weight ? I understand I wont be building much mass in my muscles if any…
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Hey (:
Hello everyone, I'm looking for some friends on MFP to keep me motivated to keep active and most of all stay on top of my eating. My logic is the more people I can see doing something about their challenges the more inclined I will be to do my share! So feel free to add me as a friend. I'm new to the message boards and…
