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Been on a slow bulk on/off over the last 12 months. I went from 170lb to 183lb @ 6ft 1.5in. How do you think my bf% has changed? And would you bulk or cut now? Thanks

Thanks for the tips guys.

I should probably add that I'm still a beginner and simplicity is what I believe I want for now (like SL5x5) .

My lifts are:

Bench 60kg x5
Squat 80kg x5
DB row...

Yes I agree with your point about pull ups.

My plan for progression is to increase weight 2.5kg everytime I'm able to hit 3x8.

My program is very similar to stronglifts but I like the fact that...

Hi guys,

Just wondering what you think of my custom routine. As you see it only involves compound exercises so that I get most bang for my buck:

Bench 3x8
Squats 3x8
DB row 3x8
Rack pulls...

I'm 6ft 1in and currently 176lbs.


First picture is of me @ 164lbs

And 2nd is me @ current weight of 176lbs.


Do you think I've made much progress during my lean bulk or is is mainly fat?

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What do you guys think of my following routine that I will be doing 3x per week to gain mass and strength?

Bench: 5 reps x 5 sets
Squats: 4x8-10 (including occasional heavy 5x5)
T bar row:...

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I'm currently bulking whilst following stronglifts 5x5.

I get most of my calories through snacks throughout the day and don't really have a 'big' lunch at midday that would set my up for lots of...

When will I 'know' to stop bulking and go on a cut?

In my head I'm thinking of going on a cut when I reach 13st (182lb). So that would allow another ~10lb to bulk.

Or do you think I'd be...

I usually go to the gym straight from work at 5pm and am looking for a convenient pre workout food or drink that is going to supply me with energy in the gym.

I usually have 2x bananas approx 40...

Thank for the input guys. My ideal goal would be to lean bulk indefinitely and not gain much fat at all, but I realise this isn't that possible

Hi guys,

I've been on Stronglifts for 3 months now and plan to stay on it for many more months (or when I cannot squeeze any more out of the program).
Coming from minimal weightlifting backround...

I’m 6’1” and 168lb
My TDEE is 3,100 cals based on a 300cal surplus.

I aim to get approx 168g protein, 400g carbs and 100g fats.

Usually I reach about 60g fats.

My main concern is to meet...

Hi guys,

I started a lean bulk a few weeks ago and consistently meet my Protein and Carbs targets each day, however quite often I only reach 50-70% of my Fats goal.

What are the consequences if...

Hi guys,

I've been on a steady lean bulk for a few weeks gaining 0.5lb per week.

A few days ago I became ill with a cold (not flu) and have lost 3lb in 2 days despite eating at maintenance.
...

I’m on my 3rd week of stronglifts having started from the bar with all the weights.

So far the weight hasn’t been too tricky except for Row and OHP which are getting there.

Anyway, I cycle to...

Please estimate my body fat %.

I'm 6'1 and 168lbs

I have just completed a 12lbs cut and have just started stronglifts 5x5 this week having been lifting approx a year on the f*ckarounditis...

I’m 1 week into strong lifts 5x5 program and have started my with the bar.

I’ve been lifting for approx a year but just been fu*king about basically and thought that now is the time to follow a...

Why are face pulls so beneficial to add to the 5x5 program? Is it because the rear delts are neglected in 5x5? If so would rear delt flyes be a sufficient replacement to face pulls?