Questions tagged [workout-routines]
Methods of organizing one's training.
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Agility Training?
Everyone here is trying to max out their strength attribute and for some their charisma attribute with aesthetic muscles.
But what about agility?
I want to be able to dodge, fall from heights unharmed,...
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Which will produce faster fat loss results in a caloric deficit, myofibrillar or sarcoplasmic hypertrophy?
With all other things equal, such as a caloric deficit of about 15-20% TDEE, ~1-1.2g protein/lb. body weight, approximately the same amount of time spent in the gym, a solid routine, and no cardio, ...
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Full Body A/B Split Workout Review
I've been working out for a while now, doing different programs (SL 5x5, GZCLP, various full body routines).
Since my weeks vary in busyness and I want to throw in some other activity occasionally (...
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effective hypertrophy routine for calves
I struggle heavily with putting some meat onto my calves despite working them out quite good in my opinion. Right now, I am following a powerlifting routine that looks like this:
Mon: S/B/D
Tue: ...
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Question about my new workout routine
So I watched this video-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rvs3-puHdEk&feature=youtu.be
This is freaking perfect for me!! I am 15 and will turn 16 on Sep 8. Almost 2 months ago i was REALLY skinny ...
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On smaller in between workout activies and the interpretation of resting phases
I have a three days a week workout plan (weight lifting Mo,We,Fr, basically an arms/torso, shoulder, back split respecively, for an hour or more) and I do cardio in between (depending on the time of ...
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Fixed workout routine (for 6 weeks) vs day-to-day variable routine?
There are tons of videos from fitness experts who recommend that you follow a fixed program for an average of about 6 weeks to maximize muscle growth. And this is also the philosophy with which I have ...
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Rate my upper/lower split
About me
I'm 16 years old, can bench about 45kg, do 16 pull ups, 120 kg leg press for 10 reps, 15 kg barbell biceps curl for about 6 reps
I've been looking through all sorts of upper/lower splits, ...
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Training for hypertrophy by increasing the work-out volume results in a muscle endurance decrease: Why?
To explain the question, I must talk about two periods. I will be as brief as possible so that you will be happy to read my question. Then, at the end of this post, you will find the details.
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Exercise Variation and Periodisation
I guess I can say it is widly known to change your workout routine from time to time (may that be to focus more on certain muscles, hit muscles a little different, rule out muscle imbalances or simply ...
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Push pull legs routine, what do you think of this?
I would like to post my routine I'm on and see what you think. I have a few goals in mind and I've ironed out this routine over the years with a few big setbacks ( knee surgery from a child hood ...
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Impractical Routine?
So I've been trying to get into working out for the past year, but I'm a high school kid who doesn't have the time (or skill sadly) for sports and a gym membership just isn't an option. I try to keep ...
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Impact on hypertrophy: 2 sets vs. 3 sets for every different exercise
Being a great advocate of targeting a muscle from different angles, I have decided to substitute the regular 3 sets of 8-12 reps with 2 sets of 8-12 reps (for every muscle) while keeping the total ...
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Rep Range Cycling Daily, Weekly, or more
After reading several sources about rep range recommendations, I know that:
Low reps of heavy weight build strength
Moderate reps of less heavy weight builds muscle
High reps of low weight builds ...
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Push-Pull Workout Routine without a separate Leg-Day?
I'd like to, in the future, use a Push-Pull workout routine without a separate training day for my legs. In a 3-split the extra training day for legs essentially would result in something like an ...
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Internal left knee pain causing muscles imbalance
I have been doing Tae Bo workout for about one year while having internal left knee injury. Actually,It is not so painful when doing squats or kicks, but I feel the pain when I do leg launches ...
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Is Kris Gethin's 12 week body transformation a good program for a novice?
About me:
Height:- 179cms
Weight:- 71kg
I am a 20 years old guy with a maximum of 2 months of gym experience. Lately I have been thinking of following a routine for body transformation and muscle ...
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Time training vs sets training
What is difference between the two different training protocols.
Fixed sets * fixed reps * progressive weight
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Fixed repetitions * progressive time.
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Is this a good workout towards abs?
So I have decided that I wanted to workout some more. I am a footballer, so I already have a pretty normal body and a good diet. Anyways, I have been trying to also improve my stamina and trying to ...
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Define the upper abs only workouts-low body fat
I want to define the upper abs, I am interested only in workout programs.
My food intake is ok but I do not think I am doing proper a workout; I don't have much bodyfat and I want to focus only on ...
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Trouble losing weight, need help creating a diet and workout plan
I am a 20 year old male and have been at my current height and weight, 5'8" and 190 lbs, since I was 16. I have tried dieting and exercising but see no results. This past summer I spent 3 months doing ...
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lower pecs for chest workout not in gym
can someone create a lower pecs with no go to to gym?Could you give some workouts that someone could do at his home?
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Gaining fat for muscles-stomach fat
i was doing workouts when i was slim i didn't get enough visible results.What i did 6 mounths was ,to cut the workouts for 6 mounths until now and start food intake so i will add fat on my self.I ...
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