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Questions tagged [bodybuilding]

Working out for aesthetic purposes: building muscle mass, cutting weight (especially fat), creating desired body proportions.

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How much do the plates in Crossfit weigh?

I've been a long time bodybuilder, but never tried Crossfit. I watched some videos of Crossfit athletes use large plates of the same size as the 45 pound plates I find in bodybuilding gyms. I am wondering if the Crossfit plates are also 45 lbs? From…
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What is the optimal bulking / cutting rotation schedule?

What is the optimal bulking / cutting rotation schedule for maximum muscle gain and fat loss? By bulking, I mean eating tons and lifting heavy. By cutting, I mean eating less and doing more cardio. Examples of schedules include: At the high…
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When I work out, do my guts grow too?

There could be two reasons: 1. Testosterone release As far as I understand, when one works out, it provokes a testosterone release that promotes the repair of microtears in the muscles involved in the workout. But testosterone also promotes a…
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How to make my wrist muscle thicker but strong?

When someone grabs my forearm, he/she can easily grasp it just with one hand. It is because my forearm muscle is not thick enough. Question What exercise is good to make my forearm (especially the wrist part and its vicinity) thicker or bigger but…
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Combining body building and grappling

I am training to build body mass. Does a grappling session once a week, which lasts for 2 hours, will effect my muscle size or performance at the gym. I want to do the session on a day that I dont work out.
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How to sculpt masculine VS feminine chest?

How should men and women differ their chest workout to attain a chest suitable for their gender? Here are the qualities that I believe are masculine and feminine. Your thoughts may differ, but I'd like to hear chest exercise variations that attain…
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Is it necessary to eat supplements for Bodybuilding?

Please tell me whether is it necessary to eat supplements for a bodybuilder. Abs and Muscles etc, can it build as fast as when supplements are taken?
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Please explain these 3 points to me and "squat’s stretch-shortening cycle"

I am reading Rippetoe, and I came across the following statements. I am learning how to squat, but I don't understand what is meant by the following: The squat’s stretch-shortening cycle is important for three reasons: The stretch reflex stores…
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Are reverse (vs. forward) lunges easier on the knees?

I find forward lunges slightly uncomfortable for my knees. Today I tried reverse ones, trying to emulate exactly the execution I saw on several YT videos. But on every single rep I found it MORE uncomfortable for my knees than forward lunges, not…
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What happens if you only work your arms at the gym?

What happens if you only work your arms at the gym?
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What handy protein source before going to bed after training day?

Chicken requires cooking, I hate tuna or stuff like that. Any easy alternative for steady protein supply during sleep after a training day?
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How to shred max body fat although my physique is athletic

I've been working out for nearly 5 years and I am vegetarian(not even eggs) . Although I am in good lean shape but I wonder how bodybuilder shred almost all the fats from their body and look so ripped. I know they reduce water intake and some…
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How to keep track of muscle vs fat ratio

I very often read comments like "I am happy with the new [weigth lifting] routine because I am gaining weigth fast" (I undertand that means muscle mass or there would be no hapiness about that increase) or "hey, this works for me because I am losing…
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Quick start body building advice

I know close to nothing, have a lot to learn. I'd appreciate any advice so I can quickly get started while I start learning - the less the better for motivational reasons. I don't expect a quick result, I just want to get started quickly, not get…
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Bulking up in a 2 month time span

This will be my first post on Fitness Stackexchange but I am very familiar with this great website (you may remember me from the Mathematics forums). Well, I have 2 months before I leave for my home country of Italy (I am currently in the US) and…
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