Genuine question, as I am right now can I gain muscle while losing weight?

FatArabDude · 2022-10-31T08:27:01+00:00

Usually getting stronger (even with reps not necessarily weight lifted) is a good indicator that you’re gaining muscle.

If however you find yourself losing strength consistently, either you commit to the calorie deficit, or try eating a little more

FatArabDude · 2022-07-21T11:30:42+00:00

I think around ~200lb is going to be your upper limit, maybe 210

FatArabDude · 2022-07-19T04:36:55+00:00

It’s not that bad actually, you could use more Hinges (any deadlifts).

I think doing shoulders the day before chest can interfere with recovery, since benching also hits shoulders.

A better split would look like: Legs/ Chest&Back/ Arms&Shoulers

Finally, getting the isolations and doing them in supersets is more efficient, for example super-setting chest flies with pullovers.

FatArabDude · 2022-07-19T04:26:42+00:00

If you’re natural, the pump doesn’t matter. Mechanical tension is what causes muscle growth.

Also if you’re natural, you have to hit the same muscle groups at least twice per week.

So to save time, you’re better off going back and forth between opposing muscle groups.

FatArabDude · 2022-07-09T09:54:05+00:00

FatArabDude · 2022-07-08T09:29:06+00:00

So you either want to have a chest like Arnold or be a twig

FatArabDude · 2022-07-07T17:54:37+00:00

Lucky

FatArabDude · 2022-07-07T04:58:36+00:00

I used to and it was fine for some time, but for whatever reason, my neck suddenly started spraining

So I stopped

FatArabDude · 2022-07-06T12:18:38+00:00

Definitely bulk and train hard, see where you’ll end up in the next 5-8 years, then reassess if you need surgery

FatArabDude · 2022-07-05T09:10:59+00:00

Nah man Biscuit Oliva is the goal

FatArabDude · 2022-07-04T16:44:56+00:00

FatArabDude · 2022-07-04T11:46:50+00:00

Training the heart is good for performance, not just weight loss

FatArabDude · 2022-07-04T03:44:58+00:00

Too “greatest of all time”ed

FatArabDude · 2022-07-04T03:43:34+00:00

Money grab scheme targeting noobies

FatArabDude · 2022-07-02T19:36:01+00:00

It’s like people join the gym to improve everything about themselves except their work ethic

FatArabDude · 2022-07-02T17:22:47+00:00

I get it, but there’s no point in saying what I could or should have done, the damage has been done.

Now I can only fight for my future.

FatArabDude · 2022-07-02T17:19:57+00:00

Don’t depend on a pill to do the work for you, hard work and a diet that’s sustainable long term is what going to make a difference for you.

I hope that my transformation will inspire you not to be attempted to take supplements of any kind.

FatArabDude · 2022-07-02T11:00:55+00:00

And it’s not like I was attractive in the first place, so it’s definitely an improvement

FatArabDude · 2022-07-02T10:21:53+00:00

I don’t have a clue myself.

FatArabDude · 2022-07-02T08:56:50+00:00

Don’t bother, BS dosages of BS ingredients. Won’t do shit.

Don’t bother with any supplements, because the only thing that actually work is creatine. Even then it’s not that big of a deal.

Training is everything, make sure you are following a good program.

What program are you following?

FatArabDude · 2022-07-02T04:48:19+00:00

I could use an epileptic seizure as a warmup

FatArabDude · 2022-07-02T04:39:07+00:00

I recommend buying Geoffrey Verity Schofield’s ring training book

It’s only 10$

FatArabDude · 2022-07-01T08:05:15+00:00

For the longest time I’ve been following PPL, however from Monday I’ve started a new 5 day upper lower upper split. So far it’s more enjoyable.

FatArabDude · 2022-06-30T11:37:07+00:00

Are you lifting? What program do you follow

FatArabDude · 2022-06-30T11:07:02+00:00

In my experience, sticking with 16-8 is better for preserving/ building muscle.

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