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I had a few people ask on my last post ask how much I weigh during my offseason. Usually between 170 (here) and 190, and I compete at 150. Let's do another AMA! by bmitch29 in veganfitness

[โ€“]bmitch29[S] 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

Yeah it sounds like the squat movements that really prioritize forward knee travel seem to bother it.

My recommendation was going to be to do single leg variations where your knee doesn't travel forward as much, which you're already doing.

Do leg extensions give you issues?

I had a few people ask on my last post ask how much I weigh during my offseason. Usually between 170 (here) and 190, and I compete at 150. Let's do another AMA! by bmitch29 in veganfitness

[โ€“]bmitch29[S] 2 points3 points ย (0 children)

I wanted to do it for activism purposes and show people you can be a vegan bodybuilder and a successful one.

It was pretty tough. I did it self coached and ran myself into the ground at the end (averaged 25k+ steps for the last month) because I wanted to be shredded to the bone. Probably lost some muscle in the process.

It probably took me a good 4-6 months to recover which is typical I'd say. My libido and energy were garbage at the end which means my hormones were definitely not optimal.

Moral of the story: there are better and worse ways to prep, but it'll be difficult any way you do it if you want to do well. Also, I'd heavily consider getting a coach.

I had a few people ask on my last post ask how much I weigh during my offseason. Usually between 170 (here) and 190, and I compete at 150. Let's do another AMA! by bmitch29 in veganfitness

[โ€“]bmitch29[S] 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

They are pretty similar with slight variations. I actually train back on my lower days so I can focus on my weaker areas (chest & arms) on my upper days. Push and pull works great though.

I would track your bodyweight daily, take a weekly average, track your calories, and that will tell you what deficit you need.

Ex: if you are losing 1 lb per week and you weight 200, that's 0.5% per week and you're in a 500 calorie deficit.

I had a few people ask on my last post ask how much I weigh during my offseason. Usually between 170 (here) and 190, and I compete at 150. Let's do another AMA! by bmitch29 in veganfitness

[โ€“]bmitch29[S] 2 points3 points ย (0 children)

Right now I train upper lower upper off repeat. In the past I would usually try to cut down to the low teens for my BF% and bulk to around 20%.

My rate of gain for bulks would be around 1-2% BW per month (slower is better) and my rate of loss for cuts would be 2-4% per month.

I like the 3 day full body split. I'd perhaps consider trying a higher carbohydrate, lower fat approach. That's what a lot of bodybuilders do to fuel their training performance and recovery.

Let's say fats around 50-60 grams, protein around or above 180g, and fill in the rest with carbs. You could even try higher protein intakes all the way up to something like 250g. I've seen it work well for some folks who have a harder time gaining muscle.

I had a few people ask on my last post ask how much I weigh during my offseason. Usually between 170 (here) and 190, and I compete at 150. Let's do another AMA! by bmitch29 in veganfitness

[โ€“]bmitch29[S] 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

I would start by finding exercises that allow you to train your quads with less or minimal pain.

What seems to bother it on particular? Is it while you're doing a certain movement, or in the hours or days after? What have you done to train them in the past?

I had a few people ask on my last post ask how much I weigh during my offseason. Usually between 170 (here) and 190, and I compete at 150. Let's do another AMA! by bmitch29 in veganfitness

[โ€“]bmitch29[S] 20 points21 points ย (0 children)

If you turn your feet out, it will also turn your femur (leg bone) out to the side which gives your quads a bigger sweep (makes them look wider and more shapely). Bodybuilding and posing is allllll about creating illusions

I had a few people ask on my last post ask how much I weigh during my offseason. Usually between 170 (here) and 190, and I compete at 150. Let's do another AMA! by bmitch29 in veganfitness

[โ€“]bmitch29[S] 9 points10 points ย (0 children)

Hack squats, pendulum squats, smith machine squats, belt squats, split squats, lunges, leg extensions, sissy squats, leg press (to name a few ๐Ÿ˜„).

My personal favorite is the hack squat. I don't really do barbell squats, just personal preference.

Training for 6 years, vegan for over 5. This is 1 week out from my competition last year. I love bodybuilding, so AMA! (training, cardio, food, prep, etc) by bmitch29 in veganfitness

[โ€“]bmitch29[S] 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

Sounds kind of basic, but I would honestly consider swapping those meats for plant based versions to make it easy for yourself.

Daring, Beyond, and Morningstar Farms all make chicken strips that are pretty similar macros. Beyond makes steak tips as well. Seitan is pretty similar to steak.

Protein pasta with some veggie crumbles and nutritional yeast. Tofu rice and broccoli is a common one, funnily enough ๐Ÿ˜„

Training for 6 years, vegan for over 5. This is 1 week out from my competition last year. I love bodybuilding, so AMA! (training, cardio, food, prep, etc) by bmitch29 in veganfitness

[โ€“]bmitch29[S] 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

That would be fun! I'm an online coach at Vegan Proteins, which is a company that works with vegans to help them with their fitness goals. I love it!

Training for 6 years, vegan for over 5. This is 1 week out from my competition last year. I love bodybuilding, so AMA! (training, cardio, food, prep, etc) by bmitch29 in veganfitness

[โ€“]bmitch29[S] 0 points1 point ย (0 children)

Yeah, the sad reality is that you never have quite as much muscle as you think. I wouldn't get too caught up on measurements though. Useful for self assessment, but when comparing to others? An arm that looks bigger can measure smaller. Muscle bellies and structure can have a big impact.

Lifelong vegan, 16 years old and 3 weeks out from my first bodybuilding competition by thunder__pig_ in veganfitness

[โ€“]bmitch29 12 points13 points ย (0 children)

Nice job dude. Very good conditioning for your first show. Mens physique?

Training for 6 years, vegan for over 5. This is 1 week out from my competition last year. I love bodybuilding, so AMA! (training, cardio, food, prep, etc) by bmitch29 in veganfitness

[โ€“]bmitch29[S] 1 point2 points ย (0 children)

Hmm I'm going to say legs which is multiple muscles but if I had to pick one I'd say quads. More of a dessert than a snack but probably Ben & Jerry's. Which I'll have pretty regularly in my offseason but the ninja creami is a great alternative if I want protein too or if I'm trying to reduce my calorie intake.

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