Content with muscle built.

Hey guys,
Currently I am happy with the muscle I have built. I’m asking whether I could reduce the number of days in the gym from 5 days to 3 or 4 days and maintain my gains. Also, I know this isn’t the nutrition thread, but could I just eat less and still maintain my physique?
Thanks

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is having muscles actually a negative for getting high quality women?

i don't want to use the word repulsed but high quality wifeable women just don't seem to be attracted to guys with muscles?

like whenever i see a classy woman irl their partners always seem to be dadbods, framecels etc just anything but a ripped dude and conversely guys who look they lift are always with jersey shore type trashbags, fitness sloots etc

your thoughts?

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What’s better hitting the muscle multiple times a week or just total volume?

It’s 5/3/1 for the main lifts because I just feel like that two scheme is better for my main movements. lifts are 240 bench, 140 ohp( this seems so hard to progress lol), squat 320, dl 350. I’m wondering how to set it up optimally. For example let’s say on bench day is it better to focus on chest movements or do a mix of things? For example I do something like this 5/3/1 bench then do pec flys, 2 tri ss bi excercies, db shoulder press ss (lateral raises( how can I tell I’m doing them right?) that’s about all that I do but my question is it better to focus more on my chest since it’s bench day or keep it all groupes uo with different muscles like I am doing?

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Workout routine for a skinny guy trying to gain weight and muscle mass

I am 28, male, weight: 53kg, height: 178cm. After some research on the internet, i made this workout routine to do at home:

Day 1: chest, shoulder, tris (pushups-benchpress-tricep curl-barbell shoulder press)
Day 2: back and biceps and cardio(bicep curl-pullups-chinups-barbell curl)
Day 3: legs and abs and cardio(squats)
Day 4: rest
repeat
Is this good enough, also are the workouts for each group in correct order, for eg bicep curl-pullups-chinups-bicep curl, can i do these workouts in that order, or it is not important? thanks.

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Muscle Building: The GYM - complete guide based on science

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0NLuMDcaJE

Hello, i am a doctor of diabetes and nutrition and i tried to make the best guide i can based on science and the newest studies. I am tired of all the contradicting advice and bad ideas circulating around and i think this will help us with our goals. I am passionate about this subject and i really put in the work for this series. Best of luck with your journey for muscle growth ! Any kind of feedback would be appreciated.

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Ask the Muscle Doc: Are Squats the Key to Maximizing Hamstring Development?

You've probably heard for years that compound lower-body exercises are all you need to build thick hamstrings. The science says otherwise.

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Labrada Humanogrowth or Muscletech Clear Muscle? Which one will be better?

I am 5'10" with a body weight of 154lbs. Planning to try either Humanogrowth or Clear Muscle. Goal is to build better Muscle.
Any information or guidance over these two product will be helpful and much appreciated.
Thank you.

P.S. My age is 25+ not 49. I don't know why it is showing 49 here!

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MuscleTech Vapor 1 Review - krankphreak

I won a full size tub of this stuff from the promo's (yeah, there's free stuff in there, go get some!) in exchange for and honest review. I was out of pre-workout, so this was perfect timing. Here are my thoughts on the product.

Overview:
MuscleTech's Vapor One is their new preworkout with no proprietary ingredients; everything is clinically dosed out and labeled. It's great when companies do this so you know exactly what you are getting. The list is as follows:

Beta-alanine 3.2 g
Creatine monohydrate 3 g
Betaine anhydrous 2.5 g
Taurine 1 g
L-citrulline 4 g
Nitrosigine® (arginine silicate inositol) 1.5 g
Hawthorn extract (as Crataegus pinnatifida) (fruit) 200 mg
VasoDrive-AP® (casein hydrolysate) 150 mg
Caffeine anhydrous 350 mg
Choline (as choline bitartrate and alpha-glyceryl phosphoryl choline) 200 mg
L-theanine 125 mg
Japanese raisin tree extract (as Hovenia dulcis) (fruit) 100 mg
Yohimbe Extract (As Pausinystalia yohimbe) (bark) 30 mg

Of note are the Citrulline and Nitrosigine content. By far the largest dose of both in combination that I've had. Usually Nitrosigine is dosed at 500mg, but here you get a whopping 1.5g. Also, Beta Alanine and Choline are dosed in nice proportions.

Performance:

I used a full scoop for early 4am workouts and half a scoop for after work workouts since I drink a lot of coffee during the day. I'm used to Beta Alanine so no tingles here, although most people will feel it at 3.2g. If you are sensitive to caffeine start with half a scoop. It takes 15-20 min to kick in and this product keeps ramping it up as your workout progresses. I was hit with a nice surge of energy and pretty intense focus, thanks to the Choline. High caffeine preworkouts will tend to give me a headache when I strain while lifting, but this is low enough (I think 400g is my threshold) that I did not experience that issue. 1.5 hr workouts were stellar with this product; energy, strength, stamina, everything was there in abundance throughout the session.

There were no negative effects to speak of with this product. Just clean, focused, lasting energy, drive, and pumps were outstanding. Did I say pumps? Yeah, veins and muscles swollen with blood, tight as a drum. What more do you really want?

Taste is excellent, par for MuscleTech products. I was pleased to see that this product is offered in two new flavors, Rainbow Fruit Candy and Jujubee Gummy. The Rainbow Fruit Candy is literally liquified Skittles flavored and tastes amazing. I would, however, love, I mean LOVE TO SEE a natural flavored one without the artificial sweeteners. This option is always welcome in any product. Aftertaste was pleasant and your tongue tingles a little bit with the skittles flavor.

I honestly have to say this is MuscleTechs best preworkout to date, after the original Neurocore. I'm very impressed with this product and the price is outstanding for all you get in it. $26.59 right now at 30% off, go get some!!!!

Thanks so much to the guys at MuscleTech and to Koweanguy for the hookup on this one.

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Muscle loss while cutting protein studies?

The general consensus is that if you cut too fast you will lose muscle, i know some studies has shown this also, but what i am not sure about is what was the protein intake in these studies? Did they use the usual 0.7-1g per lb of body weight? Are there any studies compared higher protein intakes with large calorie deficits? I was just wondering if you go high protein can you use a larger deficit? Bodyfat % will play a role but i am talking about the average person, not obese or very lean people, people in the middle.

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Muscle inbalance, unstable at exercises

I feel like my whole stability comes from my right side (hip-core..). When i'm doing any exercise i feel like my left hip-core-back connection is very unstable. If i try to flex it, it doesn't help. I think i have weak left obliques, but when i try to do some exercise on them i can't hit them. I just feel left ribcage bone's stabbing into my obliques.On the right side i don't have these problems. Retracting my left scapula feels very uncomfortable and when i exaggerate it then i feel there stabbing pain too. Any tips ?

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Calories as opposed to just protein for building muscle

The commonly held wisdom is that to gain muscle/strength, one must be on a "bulk" diet of some kind of caloric surplus, making sure to hit good protein/fat minimums, right? But those minimums can also be hit or even exceeded I've found, while actually in a caloric deficit, even a deeper one (>500 calories under maintenance). What exactly is it that makes those extra calories so important for building muscle, even if it's potentially mostly coming from carbohydrates or even straight up sugars? It's hard to get a lot of good info on that, and I've always been curious about it. Trying to understand diet info using internet searches often just leads to a lot of strange and conflicting information, and diets that confuse the hell out of me with things like massive shifts during the week that are supposed to have "benefit" even though they seem like they'd only serve to set you back.

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Muscle Building Protein Oats Ideas?

Hello! I am looking for any recipes containing oats for a protein packed breakfast.

I am trying to add more protein to my oats besides using supplements. Any ideas?

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Best workout for muscle building?

180cm and 65kg
I am using the FORCE 5 (made by davisj3537) right now and have been using it for 2-3 months.
Workout program:

Workout A
Squat 3x5
Bench 3x5
Pendlay Rows 3x8
Face Pulls 3x10
Calf raises 2x15/Tricep pressdowns 2x10 Superset

Workout B
Front Squat 3x5
Overhead Press 3x5
Romanian Deadlift 3x8
Lat Pulldowns 3x8 (any grip)
Ab work 2x15/Bicep curls 2x10 Superset

So I want to get big as fast as possible, my macro is correct since im counting it everyday and I just need a plan for a dude who goes to the gym 5 times a week.

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Can Sugar Substitutes Like Pyure erythritol/ Sorbitol replenish muscle/liver glycogen

My cousin is trying to lose some weight and has adopted a lowish carb diet. He is wondering if sugar substitutes still can replenish glycogen if they are not completely absorbed?

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How Do I Lose Weight Without Losing Muscle?

There are two types of weight loss: One you want, and one you definitely don’t. Here’s how to establish your priorities to point your diet and training in the right direction!

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Needing some help to gain weight and muscle.

Gday all.

Looking for some advice on this page. First off I’m 28 not whatever this site is saying I am. Also I’m 5foot6 male and only 55kg and non smoker.

I am currently working in carpet so I can lift a bit but lately everything is getting heavier so bit harder to lift. I’ve read up about having 6 smaller meals throughout the day which can be hard while eating out of an esky and also having a lot more milk etc.

So mainly looking at joining a gym or buying some equipment for my own house but would like some ideas on what are good to have/do and any possible excersise regimes.

So to summarise looking at some exercise tips possibly help diet plan and a workout plan.
Thanks for any help available.

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What do you think of the six pad training gear muscle stimulator?

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Push/Pull/Legs split decreasing muscle damage at the gym?

I recently changed from a muscle group split (chest,back/bis,shoulders/forearms,legs/core) to a push, pull, legs split. I've noticed that because I have to work out so many different muscle groups each time I hit the gym--particularly push days--that I'm not getting as good of a muscle tear as I was before. If I were to get the same muscle fatigue for each muscle as I used to then I would have to be in the gym for upwards of three hours which I believe is generally considered too much.

Is this a normal thing to experience from this kind of split? I'm used to waking up with dead muscles and now I hardly feel sore.

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Advise on Building Muscle and Burning fat

Hi,

I've started working out my abs since November 30 2018. Attached is the picture *before* in where the photo was taken 1 month after , and another picture was just recently taken 4th Feb 2019.
I've been working out my abs almost everyday , two weeks once ill take a full day rest. I'm working out in the morning and in the evening with various exercise focusing the abs and glutes.

Should i stick to the above training since it's result oriented?
Or should i go for this exercise ?

Day 1: Morning - Abs @ Evening - HIIT Cardio ( 30 second jog - 30 seconds sprint for 20 minutes -> trying for 30 )
Day 2: Morning - Chest & Biceps @ Evening - Legs & Triceps
Day 3: Morning - Abs @ Evening - HIIT Cardio ( 30 second jog - 30 seconds sprint for 20 minutes -> trying for 30 )
Day 4: Morning - Chest & Biceps @ Evening - Legs & Triceps
Day 5: Morning - Abs @ Evening - HIIT Cardio ( 30 second jog - 30 seconds sprint for 20 minutes -> trying for 30 )
Day 6: Morning - Chest & Biceps @ Evening - Legs & Triceps
Day 7: Rest
Rest interval : 15-20 seconds

Nutrition :-
Morning :- Full boiled egg & Water ( 160 calories )
Afternoon :- Gravy Chicken and Vegetables without rice ( 500 calories )
Dinner :- Homecook chicken breast & Vegetables ( 450 calories )

Snacks :- Peanuts ( 120 calories )
Post workout drinks:-
Protein Shake x2 ( Morning & Evening ) :- 246 calories
Creatine x2 ( Morning & Evening ) ( 25g per servings 8Oz) :- ??? calories


Total daily calories intake :- +/- 1500 Calories
Daily maintenance calories :- 2,717 calories

Height : 176
Age : 28
Weight : 62kg

Goal : Burning fat and having a shredded lean body like Chris Heria

Any advise of improving are always welcome.

Attached Images

• before.jpg‎ (65.7 KB)
• after.jpg‎ (55.4 KB)

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Should I be doing more weight and less sets to build muscle?

Build - 5"6
Weight 58kg <-----
Age - 22
Goal want to build muscle (aesthetics)

Workout routine - (first number rep / second number weight in kg)

Arms (twice a week)

Dumbbell (per arm) - 8/10 8/10 5/10

Lat pulldown - 8/25 8/32 8/32 8/32 8/32 6/25 6/25 6/32



Legs (twice a week)

horizontal leg press - 8/25 8/32 8/39 8/39 8/39 8/39 8/45 8/52 8/59 (40 second rest in between sets)

Leg Curl - 8/32 8/39 6/45 8/45 6/45 6/45 6/52 8/52

Lying Leg Curl - 8/23 8/23 6/27


Should I be doing more weight and less sets to build muscle?

Should I be using more machines?

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When you workout with a diet do you only gain muscle weight?

Hello, I'm interested if when you workout with a solid diet, do you only gain muscle weight? I know the question might be kinda retarded if the answer is obvious, but I don't get, how some people who go from like 60kg to 75-80kg, and get pretty bulked, then get called out for using supplements because - "its impossible to gain so much muscle mass in such short amount of time" but everyone just ignores the fats and only thinks about muscles.

So idk maybe somehow you gain fats, but then just burn them and eventually you end up with only muscle mass or something like that.
Hopefully you get my question, thanks.

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Old injury causing Muscle loss in leg

Hi guys, been on here a while but never posted but I really need some help/ advice. I mangled my ankle 10 years ago on a dirt bike and after a year I was all good, back riding and playing bball etc. as the years passed my knee has hurt more and recently I’ve noticed muscle loss on my thigh and shin (weird spot). I try squats leg press etc but it hurts my knee plus I can’t seem to target this shin muscle. Now I almost need to quit sport so I thought I’d ask for some help/ advice.

I’ll post a picture if I can figure out how.

🙏

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16 Years Old, Building Muscle

My name is Sam, I'm 16 years old, 6 Foot 1 and 85kg. I live in Australia.

About a month ago I started to work out at a gym. Before hand I did HIIT training three mornings a week, which I am still currently doing. My diet consisted of just **** processed food with diets here and there for a week before going back to my normal eating habits.

My reason for this post is to find out what foods I should be eating to build muscle. Lean muscle. I have deeply researched this topic but I come up short. If anyone has a diet that has helped them build muscle please leave it below. I am still at school five days a week, so I need something easy.

Another reason why I am posting this is because I don't know what exercises I should be doing at the gym. I have been told to stay away from shoulder presses and anything like that because I am very round shouldered. I currently right now just do back workouts to improve my posture. So if anyone has a workout program that worked for them please leave it below.

Thanks in advance

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