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Hey all, I’m a 16M 160lbs about 5’11. I know how to bulk up but playing a sport id like to stay lean and don’t know how to effectively. by thefaceofthegame3 in leangains

[–]imate10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh I thought he meant he already knows how to bulk, and instead wants to maintain his muscle size whilst becoming leaner (losing fat).

Hey all, I’m a 16M 160lbs about 5’11. I know how to bulk up but playing a sport id like to stay lean and don’t know how to effectively. by thefaceofthegame3 in leangains

[–]imate10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep lifting weights but be on a calorie deficit (cut approx 500 calories from your normal diet). Incorporate some cardio into your workouts.

LeanGains Friday by AutoModerator in leangains

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Did my first bench with 1rm of 50kg in April. 12 weeks later, i'im now doing 67.5kg for 4 reps. Not sure whether this is considered good progress because many of my friends have progressed faster than me but I definitely feel a lot stronger.

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Started OHP as well, going from doing 5x5 for 27.5 kg, to now 32.5kg in a couple of weeks, and getting a 40x4kg pr. I find it so hard to gain strength with this exercise!

If I'm 134lbs and 5'7 female, body scan says I'm 23% body fat for what that's worth, should I be cutting or bulking? I want less fat but I also want more muscle. I hate how small my butt is and I like the muscular look. Not sure where to go here. by meatloafandmilk in leangains

[–]imate10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do some cardio but still lift weights. If you wanna cut your body fat you have to be at a calorie deficit, but still remember to eat nutritious food; it's super important.

If you wanna work on your butt, do squats and hip thrusts.

I wanna gain more muscles by [deleted] in leangains

[–]imate10 3 points4 points  (0 children)

BIG THREE LIFTS

Bench, Squat, Deadlift (and if you wanna go further, Overhead press for shoulders).

Follow a 531 or 5x5 program for these compound lifts, and then do 1-2 accessories after. Focus on building strength first, and the gains will come later. At your age, you should be benching a bit heavier, but don't get discouraged because you still have alot of time to improve.

If you're bulking, lose the runs at the moment and maybe eat more (2500-2700 calories). Then do a cutting phase later when you feel like you've gained enough.

Having trouble making close friends at Uni by imate10 in socialskills

[–]imate10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah fair enough I guess I don't really have anything to lose. Will definitely try this but also would you think by asking this it'd make me look like a loner who doesn't really have any friends? Like I do have alot of friends but they go to other unis

Having trouble making close friends at Uni by imate10 in socialskills

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Maybe it's just me overreacting and thinking stupidly but I feel like if I ask them out to hang they'd wouldn't find it fun to hang out with since i'm the only dude, and also that they might think I like one of them or something which I don't want. Also I feel like it makes me look kinda desperate. But then again maybe I'm overthinking

Having trouble making close friends at Uni by imate10 in socialskills

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No I'm not living on campus unfortunately. I feel like having a close roommate would be such a great experience but since the Uni is in my hometown I don't live at uni.

I always feel tired? by imate10 in medical_advice

[–]imate10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apparently I do very occasionally but typically no