Bodybuilding/Strength Training
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So, I've just started bulking and body building in general, I weigh 57/58 kilos and I'm 174cm tall. I know I'm under weight but I do have muscle. My plan is to reach 70 kilos by the start of july, consuming around 2900 calories with the help of the website "Eat this much" which calculates what I need and plans daily meals. I'll also be using products from this site http://www.veggie-style.com/ONLINE-SHOP/index.php?aff_id=33 (It has a 10% discount code "plantpowered") Also before I join a gym or anything similar, I'll be doing bodyweight workouts at home. Any tips or techniques I should try or know? is my goal realistic? or does anyone have expirience bulking fr…
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Most of you have seen my friend Ben featured on the front page of the main website. For those who haven't, here is a photo of Big Ben. He is 36 and has never eaten meat in his life. He is one of the biggest guys at a bodybuilder's gym where I train. Check out Ben's articles on www.veganbodybuilding.com main page or go directly to them here: http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/article/515 and http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/article/658 Ben is an awesome guy, extremely nice and has been bodybuilding for 16 years so he knows a thing or two about building muscle.
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Hey, I'm a 22 year old guy and I've been working out on and off for about a year or so. I've got a few questions in terms of building muscle. Question 1. Is it going to sabotage me building muscle if I wait a few hours to eat after weight lifting? For example, if I worked out at 1:30PM and ate a meal 2 or 4 hours later, would I lose the results from my workout? Is there a certain amount of time you should eat after a workout? Question 2. Why are my arms smaller than and not growing as fast as my torso? When I look at myself in the mirror, I notice that my torso seems to grow faster than my arms from working out, and I feel like my arms aren't as big as they should…
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today,we are covering the topic “chest workout at home with dumbbells” hii, this is sachin raj here as you know, we love the barbell bench press as much as you can do, but just because you have been doing it each Monday night since high school does not mean you can not change it up every once in a while. Pressing with the dumbbells is much safer for your shoulders group and activates more pectoral muscle group, that means more focused training directly on your chest. and plus, at times when a home or hotel or hostel gym is all you have access to, dumbbells are the best weapon for you, you’ve got. now days people are so excited to build a great chest but they don…
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I know a lot of people on these boards display somewhat anti-supplement sentiments, but I thought I had to ask anyways. I'm looking for a better pump while working out, and I'm considering taking a Nitric Oxide supplement...yes I know it's not essential...but I was wondering two things: 1. Are most Nitric Oxide supplements vegan? (here's a sample of whats in NO Explode http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bsn/xplode.html) 2. Do any of you take an NO supplement? If you do, does it live up to its claim of increased blood flow and better pumps? -PRESKO
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I am starting this thread as a continuously updated progress report of my Diet and Fitness, with the hopes of cutting excess fat and preserving muscle. More details to follow.
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The purpose of this post is to show and list what my new diet consists of, what my workouts are, and my progress along the way. My first 3 days were as follows: Day 1 ---------------- Fasted workout (20 min Cardio, medium intensity) (Heavy Legs) 4 Tbl Lentils 1 Ear Corn 2 oz. Broccoli Kale Spinach Mix 30 Cals Sauce Broccoli ball (40 cals) 140 cals Sweet Potato Fries Broccoli ball Broccoli ball Daiya yogurt (160 cals) Big Bowl Broccoli and Kale/Spinach Sauce (30 cals) ~180 cals Seitan 20 cals sauce Kale chips bag (300 cals) Supplements (20 cals) Day 2 ---------------- Fasted workout (Heavy weights, with drop sets, BACK) 2 broccoli balls (80 cals) B…
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Dear VB&G Users, I have about a 31-32 waist, but my thighs are suited for someone with a 33-34 waist. I don't want to buy a bunch of new clothing, but I also do not want to lose the progress that I have made on my upper body. I am mostly interested in calisthenics and have reduced my weighted squatting to once every two weeks, and have added more long distance running into my plan. I would like to maintain my waist and upper body, hopefully even continue to get stronger, but lose some thigh width. Any suggestions? Is this even possible? SKIP LEG DAY!? Thanks for any input. -Kuni
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hi everyone, i've been strength training about 6 months now, and in the past 3 months decided to start getting more serious and focusing on tracking progressions and using body part splits. so i was wondering what your thoughts are on my dumbbell / body weight push/pull routine? i use dumbbells and body weight because i work out at home, with access to a pull up bar at a nearby park and two 100-lbs adjustable dumbbells and a bench as my equipment. i made this routine wanting to emphasize major body parts twice per workout (with a heavy compound lift at 5-8 reps and a lighter more body part focused lift at 12-15 reps) and emphasizing each body part twice per week. for …
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What are some most common mistakes people do, and they are not aware of? I mean like these guys know, this is extreme, but almost every person in the gym does something silly, even though it doesnt look like that. What are the most common mistakes everyone does? Bench press - i used to hit my chest with the weight a bit so that it bounces back, but that is not good and regulated movement. Thanks
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Hello guys,I am new to the forum so please excuse me if I am doing anything wrong.I have been training two to three times a week for 4 months and there is little but some progress.However,I realise that my body fat is not low enough(something around 18-19 %) and I would like to get down to 12-13% first.I am 17 years old so the the homework+school keep me busy enough so I cannot train for more than 3 times a week.Now here is my question.Can I cut about 5% in three months and if yes how should me diet and exercise be? How can I keep getting the necessary amount of protein eating less calories(avoiding supplements)?Thanks a lot for yout time.I would really appreciate an answ…
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Since at the moment I have no access to gym/weights/bars, dips and pushups are all I can do. My friend says these sort of bodyweight exercises are more like cardio in that they help you lose weight. They aren't muscle building...only free weights can build muscle. If this is true, then do I stop doing dips and pushups? I am not that fat anyway, so cardio/losing fat isn't my goal. So am i wasting time with dips/pushups?
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So ive been vegan for a week now, and everything been fine except i have no idea how to go about which foods to eat when lifting i eat lots of fruit now and broculi but whenever i count it i barerly get 20g of protein i used to just take foods scan them on my fitness pal and id be done how do i go about counting calories and getting enough protein
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Dear fellow vegans, bodybuilders and fitnessers! I'm starting bodybuilding! I've never trained before, and I'm able to take maybe 15 push-ups, but I've decided that now's the time. My fitness center (they're pretty expensive where I live) is having a campaign where if you train 4 times a week, you'll get your membership for free. So I thought it was a good motivational factor! A little bit about myself: My name's Toby, I'm 22 years old, 6.33 ft. height, weight about 136.6 pounds, I suffer from IBS but have no deficiencies according to my doctor (I've had several blood tests taken through the years). What I do have is a weak right wrist and a very weak back. My back is…
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I don't know if this is the right place to ask advice, but I'm a 21 year old guy and I've been working out for two and a half months now. I've just started eating lots of calories over the passed week or so. I'm frustrated though. I have a fast metabolism and I'm slim. I want to get bigger for me, and to prove to my dad and people that I can build muscle on a plant based diet. My chest seems to be getting bigger but my arms aren't. I wonder if I'm doing something wrong or if it'll just take time. I've been measuring my arms and they don't seem to be changing much. They're more defined but that's about it. Some days I miss some meals because of my schedule, but I manage to…
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I'm new here and this is my first post. My 14-year-old son is interested in pursuing body building and wants to adhere to a vegan diet as much as possible (he stays with his dad some and he's a meat eater). I recognize that at this age he won't be making significant gain in terms of muscle, but I want to make sure I help him find the best path. He has some fat to lose so that will be his primary achievement when he changes his diet and starts working out more. I guess I need to know what the best books or online information I should use to formulate a plan for him. I have some knowledge on how to do this for myself, but I know his needs will be different as a teenager …
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Hi all, Just thought id share this article written by HIT and powerbuilding expert Bill Sahli, one of my favs.... for me and those i train, no other method has produced results as faster or like it. http://ezinearticles.com/?Stop-Being-So-Positive&id=1029720
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Hi, so I've been vegan for 3 years but continued to use my old nike running shoes at the gym and just went bare foot for anything that involved lifting weights - I just thought it would be wasteful to get rid and I was a student so couldn't just replace them. Anyway they've done their job and I'm getting more serious about weight training so I want to invest in decent training shoes! For weight training, I do push pull legs and either an extreme abs or a circuit class at the weekend. I also run and cycle in-between, so I would need 2 pairs I'm guessing! Does anyone have any recommendations? Preferably sustainably made as well as vegan (I know I ask a lot!) Thanks
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Hello! I would like to know how you handle your energy during your workout. My routine consists of five to seven exercises. After the third exercise I start to get really tired and I have to force myself to go on. I eat a full meal (about 600 kcal) two hours before my workout but I still feel like I'm running out of energy. Is it just me or do you feel the same? Maybe that is what working out is supposed to feel like
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Hello! First of all, English is not my mother tongue but I still hope what I write makes sense to you Bear with me! I'm a 29 year old woman, 1,61 m (5.2 ft) tall, 50 kg (110 lbs), and I have been vegan for four years now. In February 2016 I startet working out as I had troubles with my heart due to stress. That's why I did cardio (running, cycling) according to my doctor. After three month I started weight training - and I liked it! My heart is okay now, I no longer have any troubles with it. I started weight training with the livefit programm by Jamie Eason (bodybuilding.com), which I found 6 weeks later was totally insane. After six weeks I was overtraining so h…
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Hey! Just thought I'd start a vegan cutting thread? I'm struggling with understanding protein requirements (have heard "rules of thumb" in the bb scene that range from 0.8g per lb of lean mass, to 1.2g per lb of body weight). I'm also struggling with understanding the appropriate protein balances, as there is some controversy about which protein sources are "incomplete"? Finally, I'd love to hear from any bodybuilders who successfully cut, what there approach is, if they would like to share!
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Hello! I'm new to this forum so I don't know if I'm posting in the right section or if this question has been asked before, but I was wondering if I could get some advice on how to lose fat without losing muscle. I've been a vegan for 2 weeks now and I was a vegetarian for 2 months. I've lost some weight but I'm worried about losing muscle. I'm skinny but I have a lot of fat around my belly so I'm trying to not lose anymore muscle. I am 165 lbs. and I started going to the gym about a week ago and I've been walking for 30 minutes and trying to run for 30 minutes on and off. That's the only thing I've done because I'm really not sure of what I should do since it's only been…
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Hey guys, first post here. Been vegan for a while now and started lifting a year ago with a slow down over the summer due to work. Bulked up from 170 to 215 on a purely vegan diet and exercise! Anyway, I had been using six star x3 creatine formula until I found out they might not be vegan. The results were great, and I'd like a similar formula that combines monohydrate and HCL with other vitamins and a glucose boost for absorbtion, but it has to be vegan. I quickly bought a straight monohydrate powder to keep in my system while I figure it out. Tell me your favorites! Cost effective is good too. I like getting 35 servings for 15 bucks!
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I am changing over to Push-Pull-Leg split because I feel it's time to change things up. It's a little confusing to me however. For example, Push Day needs to be chest, shoulders and Triceps which I understand. Where I get confused is when it comes to things like Dumbbell Side Lateral Raises and Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise. These are shoulder exercises but aren't they a Pull and not a Push? Should I do these on Pull Day with my back? I know it's probably insignificant but I want to get things as correct as possible in order to maximize my time in the gym. Thanks guys!
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I am currently 143 pounds at 5'10".... But I still have some belly fat. I plan to do 20 minutes of HIIT 2 days per week. Is this advisable...will it help shed the belly fat? Or will it burn muscle? I am already low body weight and my objective is to increase it to 160 pounds. Should cardio be avoided?
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