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Working out for aesthetic purposes: building muscle mass, cutting weight (especially fat), creating desired body proportions.

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Training Plan for the Bodybuilding

A NASM-CPT (National Academy of Sports Medicine-certified personal trainer) trainer said that the training for the bodybuilding should consist of both muscle building period and max strength ...
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Mixture of BCAA and Creatine

Can I mix BCAA and creatine powder together and dissolve them into the water? Can I drink them together? Should I choose creatine monohydrate or creatine complex? Which one is better for power ...
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Fat loss : cut or bulk? [duplicate]

I'm 1.70m tall and my weight is 73kg. My fat level is at 23%. I hit the gym 5/6 times a week and use the push/pull/legs method and eat 1900 calories a day with 35% of my diet based on protein. I'm ...
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Maximum Weight One can Use for the Workout in the Gym

Without medicine (such as steroid), one cannot gain as much muscle as he/she wishes in the natural state. There is the upper limit of the maximum skeleton muscle one can gain through the workout in ...
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Delayed Onset Muscles Soreness (DOMS) and Muscle Growth

My own understanding of the delayed onset muscles soreness (DOMS) is that the skeleton muscle pain comes from the broken muscle fibres after the workout in the gym. Human body would repair these ...
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Are plate-loaded vest comfortable for push-up/plank/dip/pull-up?

do you think this kind of product is comfortable for weighted push-ups/planks? I'm interested at buying it. Do you think it is a valid way to progress those exercises? My doubt is if it is ...
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In bodybuilding, how do I train my traps and lats without involving my biceps?

Some people like to train biceps separated from the back, because "when you get to workout the biceps, it is already tired from the back exercises". Sometimes, you have a hurt biceps and ...
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Lu Raises vs Lateral Raises (biomechanical analysis)

let's consider the so called "Lu Raises", frequently performed by Lu Xiao Jun. I'm curious to understand if they could be a nice alternative to the common Lateral Raises for lateral delts ...
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Does sequential position of squats and deadlifts within a workout effect the hormonal benefit?

Folks like Charters William are fond of saying that squats and deadlifts are vital for natural body builders due to their function of stimulating testosterone and other muscle building hormone ...
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How come my arms are so skinny but I am strong?

I regularly lift 40lbs (each arm) dumbbell curls for 8-10 reps for 6 sets in the gym. I have good form (not swaying/cheating) and do slow and controlled reps. I see guys lifting 20-30lbs with arms 4x ...
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How much important it is to keep a neutral spine during heavy squat and deadlift?

Keeping a neutral spine have been traditionally considered a must in lifting exercises, especially heavy ones like Squat and Deadlift. The reason I've always been told is that it evenly distributes ...
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Is lower chest isolation necessary?

As a beginner, like a lot of beginners, I did way too much volume. Eventually, I went in the complete other direction and currently use a high intensity, low volume regime. I now do 6 working sets per ...
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How can I make moderate-vigorous physical exercise a habit?

Moderate-vigorous physical exercise is a form of physical activity that requires moderate to high levels of effort and increases your heart rate and breathing rate. Some examples of moderate-vigorous ...
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Do I need extended rest or a deload when optimising super compensation?

After reading some sources, including a couple of questions on this site, I've learned that super compensation generally peaks around 2-3 days post workout. I've also tested it myself by altering my ...
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Cutting volume down

I'm currently on a cut while maintaining my resistance training, that is 3x/week FBW with a total of 12 sets per body part. I have recently started to notice that my regeneration is kinda compromised ...
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Maximum skeleton muscle mass in human body

I am wondering whether there is a way or formula, which considers all elements (sex, age, weight, height etc.), to calculate the maximum skeleton mass one can obtain through the workout in the gym? ...
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Chest supported row with big dumbbells

I'am accustomed to performing chest supported row in a 30 degrees bench with dumbbells. My current problem is that I'm performing it with 32kg dumbbell per side and they start to limit my range of ...
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Fitness trainer put me on a muscle building program even though I have a 38 inch waist line

I am a 5'6" 31M and I weigh 165 lbs. My fitness trainer put me on a muscle building program even though I have 38 inch waist line. The Evolt machine said I have 30% body fat and I read that for ...
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Felt like passing out doing Bulgarian Split Squats

I've been doing Bulgarian split squats for more than a year. Now I do 4 sets of 8 - 12 reps. I always feel like passing out between sets, and often need 5 minutes or more to recover. After I'm done ...
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Should I do cardio each day throughout the week on a PPL workout, or should I do it on separate days? [duplicate]

Should I do cardio each day throughout the week on a PPL workout, or should I do it on separate/dedicated days without resistance training? Will one of these approaches affect my gains? I'm currently ...
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Do I eat at maintenance or deficit to achieve my target physique?

I am a 5'6" tall 31M. I weigh approximately 165 lbs. My waist size is 38 inches. According to the Evolt app, my lean muscle mass is 115 lbs and my fat mass is 50 lbs. So appearance wise, I have ...
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Is this a solid workout plan for a beginner working out at home? [closed]

AI generated this fitness plan for me a ppl workout. Is this a good, solid workout? Six-Day Push-Pull-Legs (PPL) Workout Schedule with Cardio (No Equipment) Day 1: Push + Cardio Push Exercises: Push-...
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Decomposition of the skeleton muscle by alcohol

I know that alcohol could suppress the testosterone, which is necessary for the construction of skeleton muscle, in human body; therefore, taking alcohol could slow down the growth of skeleton muscle. ...
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How much did Gold’s gym in Venice Beach cost to belong to or train at in its golden age?

And why did all of the greatest body builders apparently train there? If this is better suited to history, then please feel free to migrate it.
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Which would be more effective

I work with high intensity low volume technique. That means doing only 2 sets in most exercises, but going to failure on every set, generally aiming to fail between 6 and 8 reps. Now and then, I'm not ...
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How to target short bicep head?

During a bicep workout I usually start with a neutral grip machine preacher curl, which effectively targets the long head and provides good resistance in the lengthened position. I've never been able ...
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Proper reeves deadlift/shrug form

My question is, how do I keep my torso when doing the reeve's shrug? Should I have vertical or have tilted back?
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Shoulder press machine vs dumbells

I've heard, and through my own experiences discovered, that for bodybuilding/hypertrophy purposes machine exercises are superior because they provide more stability they have a more even resistance ...
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Unracking the Chest Press Machine without Pedals

previously I used to workout in a gym where there was a chest press machine with pedals like that However my actual gym just has a plate loaded chest press without pedals: Since my shoulders hurt ...
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Is my understanding of a calorie deficit correct?

According to https://tdeecalculator.net, my maintenance calorie level is 2,130 calories per day. A 500 calorie deficit would be 1,630. Does this mean that I try to eat 250 calories less and burn more ...
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Macros and calories for a cut

I've been on an extended bulk for almost 2 years now. I used to be very skinny, just over 70kg at a height of 6'2, I'm now about 88kg. My body fat percentage isn't massive, about 12-13% but after my ...
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Did Vince Gironda eat, or encourage people to eat, raw egg whites? [closed]

It’s my impression that he advocated drinking raw eggs, but someone pointed out to me that the Gironda method didn’t involve drinking the whites. What was Vince Gironda’s habits around consumption of ...
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How to improve natural protein consumption?

I workout for bodybuilding purposes and due to my height, size and intense workout routine I aim to get 180-200g protein per day and 3800-4000cal total to efficiently build muscle. I try and eat ...
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Is StrongLifts 5x5 for powerlifting or bodybuilding?

Powerlifters focus on building strength. Powerlifters tend to lift heavier weight for fewer set and reps (relative to bodybuilders). Bodybuilders focus on building muscle size and aesthetics. ...
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Which is the proper point of contact with the bench in bench press?

When I perform the bench press, and all similar exercises where it is usefult to brace against the bench (by thinking of squeezing the its fabric), such as dumbbell inclined press etc, I feel a ...
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Is Barbell Drag Curl mechanically useful for building biceps

The barbell Drag Curl is said to be effective for the Bicep Long Head as it works in a more stretched position compared to the conventional barbell curl. I'm considering to add it to my routine in ...
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Efficiency of my workout program [closed]

I've been lifting for 6 months and I follow this program: Day Exercises Monday Front SquatsDumbbell LungesLeg extensionsLeg PressOverhead PressLateral RaisesFace Pulls Tuesday Bench PressIncline ...
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Training leg adductors and abductors while I have really weak ankles/calves

I am getting back into weight lifting after the covid pause. During covid I ended up losing a lot of muscle through a combination of not eating enough and not going to the gym. So I am trying to get ...
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Exercises that develop the rectus femoris other than leg extensions

I have seen a study where the muscle growth (of rectus femoris and vastus lateralis) were compared for (smith machine) squats vs leg extensions (see summary of the study here. One result was that the ...
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How to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time?

Firstly, is losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time possible? If it is possible, what is the general nutrition and exercise plan to do it? Secondly, is losing fat and gaining muscle at the ...
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Should the barbell touch my shins in deadlift? [duplicate]

I'm extremely confused about this topic as each source gives a different opinion. Here, for instance, but also in this video, it is said that the barbell must touch the shins. The first source says: ...
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What are some safe chest exercise for people with shoulder impingement?

Are there any safe chest exercise you can do when you have shoulder impingement? Or should you avoid all forms of chest exercise in general?
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What does FMMI calculator mean with: FMMI athletic, body percentage overweight? [closed]

I've just used a FMMI calculator (https://www.bodybuildingmealplan.com/ffmi-calculator/) which concludes the following: Your Fat Free Mass Index is "Athletic" Your Body Fat Percentage is &...
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If I do sets of 15-25 reps, how many sets should I am for per week?

During lockdown, I am doing workouts at home with two dumbells. I can't add any more weight, so I am doing sets in the 15-25 rep range. How many sets should I aim for per week for large (leg, chest, ...
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Bodyfitness vs bikini fitness - genetics

It is known that a lot can be done with the body, but are there any specific genetic conditions that allow you to choose a proper category in bodybuilding? I'm a bit confused by the category ...
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Automatic adjusting resistance to removing sticking point for hypertrophy

Recently I've been getting a lot of ads related to workout machines that use magnets to apply resistance rather than weights. The most prominent being the Vitruvian Trainer but there seems to be about ...
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How to take advantage of testosterone and HGH boost provided by leg day?

According to Norwegian study, leg exercises, especially squat, result in increased testosterone and human growth hormone (HGH) levels, which in turn resulted in greater biceps growth when biceps were ...
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Adding weight to each set? [closed]

Should I add weight to each set if im aiming for hypertrophy? (Pyramid sets or straight sets, etc?)
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Is the neck's volume largely genetic just like the calf?

Calfs are notoriously difficult to develop in terms of volume because their shape and volume are mostly genetically determined. I'd like to know if this is also the case for the neck: is a powerful ...
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Should I work out my non-injured side?

Due to severe shoulder capsule inflammation (frozen shoulder) I have been told by my doctor not to work out my shoulder, arm, chest etc for about three months Of course I'm working out my legs and ...

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