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Can I expect any visually noticeable change from 1 set to fialure of bicep curls within one year? Or would it take way more years to gain some sleeve size with such low volume? One set a day to ...

One day I was benching and my triceps just started aching alot and felt weak. Ever since then they burn during any movement even holding my phone in the air burns my triceps

After training back and biceps one day my biceps got really tight and ever since then any exercise I do that involves my biceps just makes them hurt so much and they fatigue straight away even on the ...

For maximum muscle gain, one is recommended to do 3-5 sets 8-12 reps, the less reps the more strength training it becomes. Now in regard to the number of sessions per week and the length of sessions I ...

Are the food intolerances hair tests accurate? Are the blood sample ones accurate?

So I was reading about hypertrophy, and heard that the optimal "time under tension" is about 45-60 seconds. Elsewhere, I read that the optimal rep range for hypertrophy is 8-12 sets. These ...

I'm trying to bulk up. My weight is 211lb, but I'm high(6'1) and skinny. I can't achieve my goal: 3700 calories per day. I can eat only 2500 at best. My daily intake of protein 160g, carbs 210g, fat ...

My max in this exercise is 253lbs for 2-3 reps with cheating. Any advice how can I increase my weight in a barbell row, because I guess I've reached a plateau (haven't added weight almost 4 months)?

I bought glucosamine by trec last month and I didn't noticed any improvement in my shoulder(when I'm benching, doing overhead press with dumbbells it's still discomfort/pain) and my knees still hurts. ...

If a 200 pounds man gains an additional 50 pounds of fat he will be stronger than before. Why is that? How does fat contribute to lifting stuff?

I know about the following - Beachbody Bodybuilding.com Any suggestions for other good websites that provide complete workout plans for GYM and Functional Fitness

I would like to understand how to evaluate the resistance range of a stationary bicycle before buying online, as I have maxed out the resistance on my current one. All of the bicycles I see online ...

I have a persistent problem that I can't manage by myself by stretches & strenghtening. First of all I'm 35 and for last 10 years I was running, mostly trail running and mountain running for no ...

when i do a pull up my right shoulder seems to be higher and i don’t know why. anyone know how to fix this? i am right handed if this helps

I want to know what is the best way to evade a punch in mma, dodging, parrying, blocking or stepping back (so that you are out of reach)? Specifically I am looking for a a way to evade a punch such ...

I just turned 40 and haven't trained much my whole life. I was skinny when I was young but with the years I've put on some fat. Now I'm 6.1 for 175lbs with 20% body fat. In April, I've decided to ...

During one back and biceps workout I got a really tight feeling on both my biceps on the last exercise (overhead preacher machine) ever since then my biceps hurt during any exercise involving them and ...

Let's say you can do a heavy lift once, and that's your maximum strength. Then let's say you decrease that weight by half and do as many repetitions as you can until your muscles don't move anymore. ...

The 2.93 was from a moving start, but I'm not a sprinter

Are there any scientific studies that show any correlation (or show a lack of correlation) with taking clomid for muscle gains. There are plenty that show it raising your T levels, and people have ...

Apparently side-planks are a great exercise to improve shoulder stability, but I'm having trouble finding out what shoulder muscles are actually worked when doing it? Am I right in thinking it would ...

I would like a form check for my power clean please. I just started doing these and I want to get better at the Olympic lifts down the line (Clean & Jerk and Snatch). Videos: Set 4 and Set 5 - ...

So, I keep finding myself in this situation all the time. I am adding 5 to 10 pounds to some of my lifts every week or so. Every time I am lifting the new weight (old weight + 5 lbs), I see my form/...

In the case of weak lower abs I always read that a common compensation pattern consists of hip adductors taking over core stabilization, that works harder to stabilize the core. But I genuinely don't ...

I saw the video where Arnold Schwarzenegger cooks some protein cocktail and adds Austrian Schnapps to the mix, saying that it's to make everything get faster to the blood. Is it true or some kind of a ...

I am 37 years old male, recently went on the keto diet for 3 months and lost ~13 kg (but still have a way to go), to sustain the gains I started working out to gain more muscles and increase my ...

Categorically can't do pull ups or bicep curls. I need something really hard to challenge my biceps, they are my weakest point and the hardest thing to train without equipment.

Kinda depressed and the only thing that gets me through is training. spend about 5 hours training everyday, because when I don't train, I think... And when I think shit goes south and I just want to ...

I am 42 and have started taking creatine monohydrate just two days back for the 1st time and now have to go on an emergency leave which will not afford me the chance of work out for next 10 days or so....

I'm 50 and I've always struggled with bad posture, although I've never really had any negative symptoms other than looking bad. But I know that posture and core strength are supposed to be important ...

Currently doing EMOM with 11 push ups per minute. Started 1 janurary 2021 with 77 push ups in 7 minutes and now I'm at 121 in 11 minutes. At the moment it's quite fairly easy, not easy like I could do ...

I set up a new training plan for me and the only time during the day I have enough space for cycling training (with two children and a full time job) is directly after getting up. So I get up at 5am, ...

I would like a form check for my squats please. One major problem with my high-bar squats (I haven't learnt to do low-bar squats yet) is that I can't get enough depth and my reps are not consistent ...

In the climbing scene it is common to train finger strength by hanging from small holds. It seems to be a consensus that hanging with relaxed shoulders is considered to be dangerous and unhealthy for ...

most of the people say it's wrong to do the scapular retraction (by squeezing blades) during deadlifts. This and this are two references which explain that scapular retraction is not advised because: ...

I am 187cm (in between 6'1 and 6'2 feet, i suppose) tall and weigh 61 kg. I understand that I am way too skinny and I need to gain weight in a some way. My relatives insist on eating more rich in fat ...

I am a reasonably experienced weightlifter and lift relatively heavy weight for my body weight. I have generally been doing free-weight back squat and straight leg deadlifts with dumbbells. However, ...

Usually, the amount of food person needs to eat to stay in the same shape is measured in calories : i.e if one consumes less - he loses the weight, and in the opposite situation - there is a weight ...

I run about 15-20 miles per week (usually 4 runs but the occasional 5, more than 3 but fewer than 6 miles at a time). I would like to be able to (eventually) work up to a long run (10-15 mi) for ...

I'm 18 y.o. and I wanna fix my scoliosis for safer perfomance in a gym with heavy weights. What should I do for this? My left shoulder higher then my right shoulder

What safety precautions should I take with an arm blaster? Because I bought on and plan to use it to it's maximum capacity.

I am a female aerialist (lyra, silks, etc.) And I have reached a point where I can not advance unless I burn some fat off my mid section. I'm not overweight but that is what I need to achieve however ...

I started lifting weights in August 2020 to get stronger for my martial arts. I have been training Muay Thai/Kick Boxing and Boxing for a little while, and I intend to train Jiujutsu and Judo once ...

Which is the best technique of jogging out of following 2 that will have a better / faster results when it comes to weight reduction? Start by walking for about 5 mins, then continuously jog for 40 ...

I would appreciate someone to help me out here. I'm looking for a way, if any, to lose fat and put on some muscle. I am actually below the estimated ideal body weight (67 Kgs for a 179 cms 20 year old ...

I have very weak triceps (15.3 inches) and chest (44 inches). I'm working out for almost 4 years but my bench press still under 154lb. The last few months I worked out harder on this muscle group, but ...

I wanna make my rib cage bigger for better chest size. I've heard that breathing squats, pullover, traction raider (it's like pullover without weight link(video on russian)) could help me get bigger ...

enter image description here Here is my CT SCAN for a herniated disc. L4: spondylolysis level 1 L4/5; L5/S1: herniated disc Could you please give me your advice: should I take surgery in this ...

I am an intermediate athlete who has been training seriously for 3-4 years, and recently I am experiencing a bit of pain in my rear delts when doing pull-ups. My biceps and my lats are both enjoying ...

My problem is that with most of my exercises I get breathless before reaching anything close to failure and little pump. This breathlessness thing doesn't look like nothing serious but is really ...