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    Is my workout routine junk volume?

    I understand that 15-25 sets can be the sweet spot for muscle groups each week. But when they say muscle group is upper chest seperate from lower chest or are they just considered as one muscle group that combined should be below 25 sets and anything above is junk volume. Because l do incline...
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    Which is the most impressive and why

    A) 10 pull ups +10kg attached B) 5x140kg high bar back squat C) 5x110kg bench press D) 1x100kg strict over head press
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    How can I obtain (reasonably) defined abs?

    I’m a 5.8 college aged male, who weighs roughly 170 pounds. My build is relatively muscular as a default, I have a natural Square Lego Figure build. For the past few months I’ve been trying my hardest to get defined abs, nothing crazy… I’m not looking for a movie star body, but I’d like a...
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    5,3,1 or 8,6,4,2,1?

    I have always done my bench and squat workouts by using less weight and slowly increasing it by going 8,6,4,2 and sometimes 1 rep at the end but I recently heard from a friend that he uses the same plan but just as a 5,3,1. Doesn't anybody know which would work better? I've been progressively...
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    I track my calories and weight, at calorie deficit, but not losing fat or weight, but losing muscle mass

    I have a question about what I am doing wrong. I am 6' 1" in height, and currently 223lbs. My TDEE without workout is 2300 calories and with workout 2700 calories. Some sites even show more than this. I have been eating an average of 2000 calories a day and working 4 times a week, at least 30...
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    apple watch accuracy

    when u choose traditional strength training for the workout q, it says when there’s not enough data it calculates calories as if you’re taking a brisk walk. does that make it more accurate? lately i’ve just not recorded my workouts if it’s with weights
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    Why isn’t my chest ever getting engaged?

    I am trying to do pushups many varieties mostly feel it in my triceps and also my biceps as well as my shoulders a bit but NONE in my chest I don’t understand. Even when I try bench pressing same thing happens. My chest looks fat and not developed compared to my biceps, triceps, shoulders and my...
  8. M

    Why are my glutes so flat standing up?

    Why are my glutes so flat but when Im on all 4s it’s real thick & jiggly? What is the science behind this? I measure 46-48 in in the middle part of my butt but it doesn’t show up in photos even when I do that girl pose of pushing on leg out & the other behind like this...
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    Never been in a cut, should I go for it now or keep bulking, also am I overtraining

    22 M 5'9" 200lbs, I had started lifting last year from 165lbs, I don't have access to proper fat% machine as of now. Any advice wether I should go for a cut, I am worried I may lose a lot of muscle mass. Side fat and huge thighs are something I want to get rid of Also I workout 2 muscle a day 5...
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    Rate my workout split

    Hello everyone, I did 5x5x5 strength training plus other exercises ofc for about 3 years until my senior year in college. I graduated and I'm working a job now and sadly could only allocate 1-1.5 hours max per day for working out. I would like to continue strength training, so I made this...
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    Few questions before starting - im stupid please help d-_-b

    Basically - i want to look better - i can't understand how to start properly. (Male - 21 y/o - 184cm - 88kg - most of the fat: stomach/breasts - arms literally less muscles than girlfriend - legs okay because i cycled alot - i work remote at home sitting) I have some adjustable weights -...
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    30 y/o (f) , heart beat/rate is always 166-175 is NORMAL?

    Body weight 46kg Height 4’11 (149.86cm) Age : 30 ( female) no kids Been doing work out for almost 2 months, 2-3 times a week. My heart beat is always high when I do work out. I am not sure if its normal. The trainer said in our first day that my heart rate is really high but he also said maybe...
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    Help making a workout routine? M 28

    Hey all! Just wondering if anyone can provide some guidance. I've just moved back home following a break up (rough) but on the bright side, I've come back to a fairly equipped gym and am hoping to get into the best shape I've ever been in. I have about 1-2 hours free to work out daily, and tend...
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    Should I Start Going to the Gym

    Sorry, this post has been removed by the moderators of r/GYM. Moderators remove posts from feeds for a variety of reasons, including keeping communities safe, civil, and true to their purpose. Like the title said, should I start going to the gym? I’m 16, at an all time low, very little friends...
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    What speed counts as a jog?

    I'm trying to start working out and doing the couch to 5k. I tried day 1 today on a treadmill and I was walking at 5km/h which I know isn't exactly brisk but I'm not healthy at all 😅 I did myjog at 10mh/h but it was reeeeally hard but it also felt like if i slowed it down any more id just he...
  16. D

    Fish oil

    Need advice on fish oil. I have come across 3 brands in my research but not exactly sure which I should go with. Any help is appreciated 🙏 Nordic Naturals liquid form Carlson liquid form Viva Naturals pill form triglyceride
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