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Any anecdotal advice on how to manage body dysmorphia? I’m a 26M that has a well developed physique, specifically upper body. I’ve worked tremendously hard to get to where I am and boosting up weak points, but for some reason my mind just hyper focuses on what’s not the best For instance, I...

Do you add reps to the first sets first or start adding reps to the last sets and work back? For example of progressing 6-9 reps how I might do it is follows: 7,6 7,7 8,7 8,8 9,8 9,9 What do you guys think, would any of you do it differently? I’m curious to know from you guys on how you do...

How do you manage it without taking a rest day between Legs and Chest/Back day? I RDL/SLDL on Leg day. On pull day I train up to 0 RiR/Failure on concentric. I can't take a rest day in between since my Saturdays are never open and I like to lift 6x per week. Should I just yolo it since I do...

Okay, so I guess I’ve built up a tolerance to pre-workout to an extent and I’m trying to find something that feels borderline illegal and is gonna make me want to peel myself like a banana. Recently I’ve tried Insane Labz Psychotic, it has good focus and energy but doesn’t give me that itchy...

I’m trying f to get my nutrition right, starting with protein and total daily calories, before focusing more on how to improve my workouts. I’ve always just worked out on and off and at times sort of track daily calories… I don’t think I’ve ever had the proper protein intake. So I’ve...

What is more impressive considering good rom? I’m going to have to go with 225 bench because I’ve seen plenty of small guys squat a crazy amount but can barely bench 225 View Poll

For context, I enjoy doing so. I do this before* weight training even though I know most people recommend doing it after, but I feel more energized and awakened after those 13/15 minutes. It’s a 9 to 10 minutes a mile pace. I try to hit my protein intake every day of 1.5grams x kg. I’ve been...

In the hopes of reducing the amount of low quality, simple, and beginner posts on the sub we are going to try a weekly question thread. It would help if users keep it sorted by new and check in every few days to help people out. Week of 2/10/2020 Week of 2/17/2020 Week of 2/24/2020 Week of...

After a 3-year hiatus, I decided to go back to StrongLifts. (M W F) 3 days a week. For the last 2 years I have been doing a 5 or 6 week bulk program (JEFIT) Is there a program that I can do on days I am not doing StrongLifts (T T S)? I could do cardio, but it's boring. I would rather lift...

Hey guys, 1 year of progress here. No creatine or protein shakes here or other supplements. Just diet and hard work. Here is my progress after 1 year and 2 months. I started at the beginning of september 2022. It was a hell of a journey. I will be honest with you, the first 4 months I didn't...

My current leg day is : Unilateral leg press - 2 x 6-8 RDL - 2 x 6-8 Banded leg extensions - 5 x 6-8 Good mornings - 5 x 6 - 8 Calf raises - 6 x 8 - 10 Wrist curls - 6 x 12 - 15 Reverse curls supersetted with wrist curls - 6 x 8 - 10 I haven't tried this leg day yet as I'm used to...

In the hopes of reducing the amount of low quality, simple, and beginner posts on the sub we are going to try a weekly question thread. It would help if users keep it sorted by new and check in every few days to help people out. Week of 8/20/2018 Week 0f 8/27/2018 Week 0f 9/3/2018 Week 0f...

Hello there, I want to participate on athletic fitness competition in 9 months and would be glad for any tips you can give me. About me: I’m 23 years, 174cm and 70kg as for now (think I am relatively lean). Currently lean bulking but without good results (staying on the same weight for like 4...

For me, LifeFitness Chest Press Arsenal Pendulum Squat Hammer Strength Isolateral High Row— with the caveat that you do them unilaterally with a D handle.

I do PPL. I believe I saw a nippard video a while back that said rest days aren’t necessary on this split because the muscles are being rested the two days they aren’t being trained. So is this information correct? Or outdated? Or am I remembering it wrong. My upper body feels great. My lower...

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Hi all, a little bit of background, I work a corporate 9-5 with a lot of travel, like 50% of my year is travel across the country seeing customers. It really gets to be a lot. I just can’t do 6-7 days a week in the gym. I was thinking like 5 days for M-F or when u can of course. Any advice or...

Hey guys, what are your thoughts on this 4 days split I created? Yes, I know volume on my legs is low but I’m happy with their size. I know this is a bodybuilding forum but keep in mind I’m a recreational lifter. Thanks PUSH 1 Dumbbell Press 3x8 / Lu Raises 3x10 / Weighted Push up 2x10 / Leg...

I’m a newbie, 5 months in with only gains when I’m serious. Aside from thag, I never made much gains (though I lost 20kg). I’m 14, and I feel like HIT could help with my time management as well as gains. I’m very new to this and use a home gym with no smith machines. I hope you could help.

Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well. I started weightlifting for the first time 2 months ago using equipment at the apartment gym. Based on recent posts here, I'm wondering if I'm doing too much ("overtaxing my nervous system") on my upper body days. Equipment: the gym has dumbbells...