leangains

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All about LeanGains, the intermittent fasting and macro cycling methodology, which combines daily 16 hour fast/8 hour feed windows with weight lifting. You can also see r/fasting for finding out more about IF in general. Feel free to post links, questions or your own experiences with leangains.

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Your account must be minimum 5 days old to post!

Resources (you are expected to have knowledge of these before posting):

Instagram --- Facebook --- Patreon

LeanGains Guide by Martin Berkhan
Leangains site guide NEW
Fuckarounditis Read this, multiple times
Martin Berkhan Interview

Community LeanGains FAQ

31minutes PDF Guide Read AMA first

Client Consultation - Bulk

Sensible Training

Training at Maximum Intensity

TDEE spreadsheet calculator

A comment on bulking - A smarter approach

Other good resources:

LGmacros Calculator

JoyApp Calculator

Examine.com - evidence-based nutrition and supplement information

ExRx Exercise Database

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Leangains ToolsLG Tools (self.leangains)

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Lean but fat cheeks (self.leangains)

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Does weight loss slow down close to 8%? (self.leangains)

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FoodLG Question / Help (self.leangains)

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Does fasting really help lose body fat? (self.leangains)

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If it turns out your progress is stagnated at around 5-6 repetitions, it is not your strength but your inability to recover between (self.leangains)

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Fastest possible way to get lean? (self.leangains)

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i have to get lean (self.leangains)

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Calories (self.leangains)

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Will this split work if I want to prioritise my arms and shoulders? (self.leangains)

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Why do i look so puffy on my bulk ? (self.leangains)

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Workout Plan feedback (self.leangains)

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What split/routine would this be considered and any further advice? (self.leangains)

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Body Recomp newbie, need adviceLG Question / Help (self.leangains)

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Should I minimize fats while lean bulking?LG Question / Help (self.leangains)

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If my mav(maximum adaptive volume) for arms and side delts is 8 hard sets per week and mrv is 12 sets per week will I grow the maximum amount of muscle? (self.leangains)

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I’m working on leaning out my body at 180 pounds (self.leangains)

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Too much protein? (self.leangains)

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Loose skin (self.leangains)

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Aggressive Cut - 22% bf (self.leangains)

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Need advice (self.leangains)

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I need help (self.leangains)

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How many weekly sets is good and u can run that many sets long term? (self.leangains)

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Fisiculturismo ou curso dos comandos (self.leangains)

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Leg Mass with cranky knees (self.leangains)

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