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    Critique my Physique

    Hi,
    I'm 21 and considering competing at some point. Any pointers on what I can improve? (No legs as my right leg is amputated below the knee)
  • Sticky: An estimate please! Thanks

    I'm around 67kg, 148 pounds, at 5"8, 173 cm.

    Multiple opinions would be appreciated,

    thanks!
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    Squat form check

    Hi guys,

    Just wanted a quick form check for my HB squats.

    Thanks a bunch!

    youtube.com/
    h01wuqtrksM
  • Sticky: Hello! I think it's around 14%, wanted some...

    Hello!

    I think it's around 14%, wanted some estimates as I plan to cut soon.

    Multiple opinions welcome, thanks!
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    Am I a novice lifter?

    There's a lot of ambiguity out there about what qualifies you as intermediate, novice, elite, etc. Is it dependent on your lifts relative to your body weight? Is it dependent solely on how much you...
  • Hypertrophic versus strength based linear programming

    The classic LP like Greyskull, Starting Strength, Candito are proven to be incredibly effective at building muscle and developing strength. However, what are the disadvantages to using a more...
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    I'm also curious about the main difference...

    I'm also curious about the main difference between a program like a strength orientated LP (EG, candito), versus something like a hypertrophy program. I've attached an example of a hypertrophy...
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    Thank you for the reply. I've looked into...

    Thank you for the reply. I've looked into Greyskull LP, but I was concerned that there's a lack of rowing movements as well as not much volume. I know that the final set is AMRAP, but I feel as...
  • Sticky: ~17%. Bulk, no point cutting without a basis of...

    ~17%. Bulk, no point cutting without a basis of muscle
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    Intermediate or beginner program?

    Hi,

    I've been training the last 1.5 years, and have begun to stagnate on my program (SS - Rippetoe). My 1 rm lifts are:

    Bench - 185 lbs
    DL - 275 lbs
    Squat - 205 lbs
    Military press - 115 lbs...
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    How much is too much? (Bulking)

    Currently 173 cm, 64 kg. I'm planning on bulking, but i'm not sure how quickly I should be gaining weight.

    1 lb/week?

    Any advice is appreciated :) thanks.
  • Sticky: Just wanted an idea of where I'm at before I...

    Just wanted an idea of where I'm at before I start to bulk :).

    Cheers
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    Retracted, makes it easier to keep your elbow...

    Retracted, makes it easier to keep your elbow still.
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    Excellent April fool's joke. A+

    Excellent April fool's joke. A+
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    The timing of calories is really not too...

    The timing of calories is really not too important. The primary concern is total amount of macronutrients ingested over a day, so as long as you're getting enough protein, carbohydrates, and fats...
  • How to improve physique at my height and weight.

    Hi,

    I'm 18 and have been training for about a year at 173 cm and 64 kg. I know i'm relatively light and a lot of people recommend I bulk, and that's my current goal, but I wanted to know (be as...
  • ^ that's not a helpful answer. It's all about...

    ^ that's not a helpful answer.

    It's all about calories. # of excess calories dictates mass gain,
    however, the muscle:fat ratio can be affected by two more things, your body fat %, as well as your...
  • Sticky: I've been mid-bulk for about two weeks now, just...

    I've been mid-bulk for about two weeks now, just wanted to see where i'm at.

    Front flexed, thanks for the help!
  • Thread: Rack Pulls?

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    Above the knee rack pulls enable you to use...

    Above the knee rack pulls enable you to use heavier weight and are great for your traps ^ as stated above. However, below the knee rack pulls have more carry over into the deadlift if you have...
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    No, not everyone has a 6 pack. Sure, fat...

    No, not everyone has a 6 pack. Sure, fat distribution plays into the visibility of the muscles, but ultimately the shape of some people's rectus abdominis does not involve thick separations resulting...
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