Questions that don't deserve their own threads!
>>77216612wouldnt Legs-Push-Pull be more logical than Pull-Push-Legs since Legs are the bigger muscle group and require more energy at the beginning of the week? OR even Legs-Pull-Push starting with with the largest muscle groups down to the smallest.
>>77216672I dont understand how you can stick to ppl past your first two months as a retarded noob
>>77216678I'm sorry but this is my progress after 8 months of lifting.
>>77216717Your progress is being a skinnyfat ugly dominican ?
Does icing your balls actually works?
>>77216612>200lbs 5' 9">5 year old daughter tells me I'm fat and asks why I have boobs>Start 1100cal/day diet for about 3 weeks>Stop drinking all together>start running>Now ~180 (less but not meaningfully so)>Decide to try body recompsition>start eating 1800 cal/day minimum and lifting again for the first time since a shoulder injuryIs this a good plan? Kids don't deserve a fat dad
>>77216862Based and responsiblepilled you made it
>>77216612Is there anything I could add to accelerate my weight loss? So far I've been doing:KetoLifting every other dayCardio dailyTrying to adhere to a 16/8 meal windowSupplements I've been taking is:Vit DZincL ArginineLooking for any suggestions. Thanks
>>77216612How many pizzas a day do I need to eat to achieve this build? Should I be cheese or crustmaxxing?
>>77216862Why are you begging for validation here out of all places
>>77216878I'm not begging for validation, I'm asking if this is a good method or if there is a better way.
>>77216904You can ask this without a little Reddit tier blog about your daugther or whatever. Let me give you an example:>5 year old daughter tells me I'm fat and asks why I have boobs>Start 1100cal/day diet for about 3 weeks>Stop drinking all together>start running>Now ~180 (less but not meaningfully so)>Decide to try body recompsition>start eating 1800 cal/day minimum and lifting again for the first time since a shoulder injury
>>77216904You're a grown white man, act like it.
>>77216878You even replied to yourself saying "based" and whatever childish zoomer nomenclature attached to it. God have mercy on your supposed kids if their dad is this starved for stranger men approval
>>77216917Meant to reply to >>77216904
I got a collarbone injury that's lasting for about 2 months and I can't lift heavy anymore because it causes even more pain.Is there any exercise I can do to fix it? I don't want to go to a hospital.
>>77216862>Kids don't deserve a fat dad>200lbs 5' 9">I'm fat and have boobs
What does creatine actually do? Just makes you retain water?
Gemini gave me a diet to lose belly fat. Basically a protein heavy diet with ingredients that are available to me and I'm familiar with:>breakfast: 5 large eggs + 200ml plain yogurt>lunch: 250g chicken breast + 200g green beans (a big portion of a stew I make) + 240ml of cooked buckwheat >afternoon: 400ml plain yogurt + nuts>dinner: tuna can + 250g cottage cheeseTotal of 185g of protein over a bodyweight of 90kg 27% bodyfat, 6ft/182cm. I lift 4 days a week.It told me to stop drinking whey protein shakes because of the added sugar. Also no more oats.How retarded is this? Will I die?I also want to limit the tuna intake to 4 times a week so I will have to alternate with another food, maybe a small portion of the stew, maybe ground beef.
>>77217049your body has three main bioenergetic systems. you are probably familiar with the glycolytic system, where your body uses stored glycogen (carbs), and the oxidative system, which adds fat and oxygen to the mix. glycolytic = short term, ~10s - 2min, oxidative = long term. in the really short term, though (like for a low-medium rep set), your body relies on the phosphagen system. cellular energy creation involves turning a chemical compound called ATP (adenosine triphosphate) into ADP (adenosine diphosphate) by stripping a phosphate group. i'll tl;dr this and say that creatine turns into phosphocreatine (PCr) inside the body and gets stored in these muscle cells, and can lend its phosphate group to ADP to very quickly turn back into ATP. in other words, ATP + Cr <--> ADP + PCrthe goal of supplementing creatine is to saturate your muscle cells with as much creatine as possible to make your ATP stores as effective as possible. in practice, this functionally results in getting an extra 1-2 reps per set you wouldn't otherwise have. the water retention in muscles isn't the point at all, it's more just a side-effect of creatine's absorption
>>77217049>>77217137Neat science description.Doesn't creatine also help with recovery? Instead of needing 72 hours rest for a muscle group, training can resume 48 hours later, or is that broscience?I also skimmed read that it's supposed to help cognitive function, too. But I'm sure that's a supplement company just trying to get you to consume/buy more.
>>77217137Completely unhelpful post
has anyone experienced increased hair shedding after a big calorie deficit? I was on 1300cals/day for 3 months and now (2 months after) im shedding hair like crazy in the shower. It’s ‘normal’ and temporary after rapid weight loss apparently but anyone have tips to minimize the loss in the meantime? Or am I alone in my retarded starvemaxxing struggles? Im eating normally now (in a small surplus actually) and also getting all my bloodwork done in case of iron deficiency
I'm up to 200 lbs and I still look like a skinnyfat freak, literally all the weight is in my gut area. How long until I look more evened out and less like a Simpsons character?
>>77217247As long as you're eating plenty of fiber and getting all your nutrients from whole meat whole grains and veggies, and doing daily cardio, you're doing all you can doYou probably need to lift heavier and run a more appropriate program for your level and goals
>>77217239That's a crazy long time to be over 1000 calories in the hole.I would maintain for awhile or even bulk then go back to cutting Long term cutting is really bad for your long term gains>>77217109It's always better to not consume suppslopI would probably only aim for 150-160 during your cutYou can only synthesize around 130g/day under ideal conditions so the extra is just increasing system processes to help shed weight Adjust your fiber as needed
>>77217247You're skinnyfat so you need to eat more indigestible cellulose and "vegetables" anon listen to the other guy he knows his stuff
I got one. I've been putting on weight, like a consistent 6 pounds over where I was hovering at 160 for a few months. I've been working out less often but more when I'm there. I am getting PRs on pull-ups and dumbbell press, so I figure I'm either getting fat but stronger because I am lifting more heavy fat, or it's actually lean muscle but I'm too fucked in the head to tell. If I put on fat but do more pullups that's a good thing? I love 4chan. I love that I can sincerely ask retarded questions and people I know don't know how stupid I am. 166 lbs 5'11 Taurus
>>77217049It increases the rate at which your muscles burn energy which increases metabolism and recovery If you aren't taking creatine, you're leaving gains on the table>>77216871Chromium might help. The only thing I would change would be staying out of ketosis unless you're diabetic or something so you don't experience bone loss>>77216862Just don't injure yourself again
>>77216841No, the semen stays liquid and not ice-cream-like
>>77217263Take progress pics and measurements Stop looking at the scale
>>77217260I cut from 190lbs to 150, but just ended up skinny fat. Now im eating in a small surplus plus 190g protein trying to put on muscle to offset all the fat on my chest and belly. And yeah im gonna keep eating in surplus or at least maintenance since the shedding really is fucking with my mental. Now I realize how retarded it was to eat that low for that long but im just hoping it subsides soon
>>77217270That's what I should do, thank you anon
>>77217278That's a lot of weight, bro. Good job
>>77217309Thanks anon, I was happy at first but now I’m scared I’m gonna just keep losing my hair. But everything I read online says it’s a temporary shedding phase. Think I’m just being a paranoid retard
>>77216612Boys I think my right (dominant) bicep is permanently fuarked. It has always been smaller than my left and the left seems to be growing a lot faster from training.I have been trying to make up for this by:>Hitting 4 sets of kb goblet / barbell curls>Last set go to absolute failure>Drop set to a 5kg dumbbell, pump out more reps on right arm only to failureWill I see any improvement to the right bicep doing this?
>>77217395the usual remedy for uneven limb development is to do unilateral work, e.g. DB curls one side at a time, starting with the weak side and only matching what you do on your strong side. if you continue to do barbell curls/goblet curls, your strong side will continue to dominate those movements and thus stay ahead of your weak side and garbage volume drop sets won't make up the difference
>>77216612Are drop sets beneficial to strength?
70g carbs from sweet sources 1 hour before weight training (fruit, honey etc)Yay or nay?
I seem to have DOMS (or just pain from a strain idk) in this part of my left hand after seated ohp yesterday, no idea why. Anything I can do to treat it or just full rest? E.g ice, heat, massaging it. It's not really pain, feels like doms but like I said I've never had it there before.
>>77217610I'll do a back off set with squats and deads. A way to get extra work in without going as heavy. Example: 275 for a 3x8Back off set: 245x10
Are orthotics good for when wearing shoes if you have a specific type of foot?
>>77217278If you're trying to gain mass, you should cap protein at 0.8g per pound of lean body massThat's your synthesis max and anything beyond that bogs your system downExtra protein can help you lean out, but blasting excessive protein IS NOT conducive to mass gain
Elbows keep screaming for help specifically when i rerack my bench, no pain at any other part of any other liftWhat would this even be ??
>>77217620I like some sugar walking into the gym but 70g is ridiculous >>77217610NoYou can do a cool down set but normal dropsets really aren't good for anything
>>77217804If you have pain, use them, otherwise you're just being a princess>>77217838You roll your elbows outKeep them in
>>77217839>70g is ridiculousWhy thoFor heavy lifts every little carb helps and if you aren't exhausting your muscles you're doing it wrong
>>77216722
I just dislocated my shoulder two years after I had surgery to fix it (SLAP tear). Doc says he's leaning towards a latarjet but I really don't want to do another surgery (broke). How viable is relying solely on PT if I wanna still pursue BJJ?
Are kettlebells really enough to create this physique? And if not, can you point me towards something that dan?
>>77216612>start eating "clean">95% of my diet is now chicken, fish, eggs, 100% whole grains, beans, brown rice, fruits and veggiesAt about 7 days in, I started breaking out and my face started feeling greasier than usual. It feels different. Is that from the old seed oils being pushed out or what?
L-Citrulline or L-Citrulline Malate? what's the difference?
>>77217260>Long term cutting is really bad for your long term gainsWhat does this mean? Just that a deficit is bad long term and you should switch to maintenance or "microbulk" before continuing decicit? Should you go small deficit small surplus and just gain/lose the same 5lbs over and over?Should the cut be more severe so it doesn't take too long?
Are traps gay?Also can I skip leg day?
>>77218933he's literally swinging a weight around in circles, if you think that's going to lower your body fat that much to look like him you're already lost.
Is this low enough for squat? This is the deepest I can go I feel like, I can't go lower using the barbell but can using the v-squat machine I thinkAnyway, just did 1plate squat finally, as someone skinny that's huge for me
>>77219221Also my position when I'm upFeel like I'm leaning forward too much?
>>77219221>>77219228are you squatting low bar or high bar, i can't tell from the pics
>>77219258High bar I guess?
>>77219266i would aim to improve mobility to where you can get 1-2" lower but your depth (without sacrificing form like buttwinking) is actually pretty good for a noob.your bar placement might be halfway between a high bar and low bar squat right now, which can contribute to you being forward in the upright position. (you are a little forward, though again not too bad.) unless you aspire to be a powerlifter, stick to high bar and focus on keeping the bar on the top of your traps and that might fix it.
>>77219277Thanks anon!
>>77219221noget different shoes
>>77216612I’ve been really busy this past year, so I’ve basically just been doing bench press, lateral raises, lat pulldown and hammer curls every day. From a purely aesthetic bodybuilding aspect are there any other essential exercises I should be including?
>>77216862>200lbs>5' 9">fatoverweight and out of shape but not "fat"Here's how I lost 40lbs in ~ 1 monthsmake it 1000 cals and actually count your calories. Skip breakfast and dinner. Finish your lunch half hungry. If you're still REALLY hungry like an hour after lunch or have a sweet tooth make yourself a fruit salad. Bananas and oranges are especially good. and train everyday
>>77217620bump
Currently 34Y male, 6' 275lbsThis february I started going 3 times / week to the gym following 5x5 stronglifts, a light 3 miles jog during the week-ends and I do intermittent fasting (only water and black coffee from waking up until 17:30pm)What is the /fit/izens experts opinion on this routine to finally get my shit together ? The big positive is that I absolutely love going to the gym and look forward to it
>>77219433I think its good tbqh, if you feel good then continue. In my experience, intemittent fasting is great way to lose weight fast, just don't stay on it for long.
I have a 20% off Scitec coupon which expires today. Tell me what I should buy, if anything.Ideas:>Products that still have old design packaging, collector itemsCrea-Bomb - probably nothing better than normal creatineBig Bang - pre-workout, never used, I don't feel good from caffeine, but really cool lookHOS, DAA - testosterone booster, likely uselessLiquid Carni-X, Arginine, Magnesium - these are bottles, not sure if they look good in a collection>Limited edition 30th anniversary productsWhey Protein - stupidly overpriced even with discount, and it's just chocolate wafer flavor with lame looking packagingHot Blood - pink gin tonic, looks gay and I don't use pwo>The one product I use and it's not overpricedDaily Vitamin - but do I buy like 5 of this to get to free shippingDon't want to leave gains on the table.
Help I'm barely moving after spending 3 months bed bound...Muscular atrophy is real. How can I start? Even stretching hurts. I can't even bend my body backwards without it hurting.
Is this PPL a decent routine or retarded? Would a upper lower 4 day split be better? Mind you im trying to only do barbell exercises as that is what I have available to me.
>>77219740>3 months bed boundThat's the point where people get actual physical therapists involved. I'd say to take it slow and get used to things like walking and bodyweight movements (or very low weight in the gym).>>77219742Any routine will work if you consistently train to failure and recover fully between weeks. The way people choose to combine exercises and such is merely preference.>[would an upper lower split be better?]Try each out for a few months and see which routine you prefer.
>>77219742I would either do UL 4 day or remove deals from back dayPPL is also supposed to be run pull/push/legs so you aren't rowing the day before deadlifts I prefer Arnie's split style 6 day where you only do isos on day 2 so you have a full CNS recovery day before legs
>>77219433Seems fineWhen your weight loss stalls, swap to 5+ small meals a day
>>77219749>>77219758Thanks for the responses. Im still a novice lifter trying to figure it all out.
Is a dollar per pound a good price for dumbbells? I want to get two 50lb DBs for a specific exercise , but shipping is horrible and most sites charge like $2 per pound. I see on Craigslist and marketplace have 2 50lbers for $100, amazon also has like 45 lbs for $45.Just want to make sure I’m not getting ripped off.
