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Questions tagged [muscle-gain]

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How many magic workout secrets are there really?

I'm still new to lifting but I've come across a lot of pages advertising for example Chris Hemsworth's workout program or Chris Evans etc. I understand that they're likely not showing the real program they used but what I'm wondering is: whether…
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The influence of cortisol on muscle gains

I know that there are several things which result in an increase of cortisol release, such as: Stress Too long workouts Caffeine, especially in energy drinks One influence is that cortisol will increase your insulin level which on the other hand…
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Can you "grease the groove" for every exercise (not just pullups)

Say you're stuck on a 120 kg benchpress for 2 reps. Can you apply "grease the groove" on the bench press so that you increase reps? Will this yield muscle gain? more generally, can it be applied to any weighted exercise?
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Benefits of doing this home workout every day

Recently, I saw this home workout video on youtube. The workout includes: Jumping jacks to start the workout and warm the body up, steam engines to get the core warmed up as well, squats, burpees, supermans, which is a great back exercise, planks,…
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Underweight female-gym routines?

So, I am 5'4" and weigh 90 pound (20 yrs old). I went to the gym for the first time today and well, for squats I can't even lift the bar itself. As for the leg press, I can do it but not with any weights on. And on the other machines I can do them…
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Will I lose gains in this situation?

I workout a lot and eat enough for my body to build muscle, I'm seeing gains. I don't workout for 2 days a week, and I eat less on these days, will my body lose muscle on these days? Example; If I am ill and I can't workout for 2 weeks and don't…
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Biceps increase muscle size in 1 month

I am using dumbbells three times in a week. I have 9kg and 11kg. I am doing two workouts and I count until 25. I am doing 2 sets on 9kg. After this, I immediately do 11kg for the same workouts until the number 15. I am doing two sets. Should I…
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gym 3 times a week no muscle gain

I asked this question 3 months ago how much I can improve in 3 months working 3 times a week using protein shaker twice a day and eating meat/chicken/fish every lunch/dinner. and I am still 67 kg.. while training I feel the muscle pain and…
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Should I do full body if I'm working out over 3 years?

Can I build more muscles if I'm gonna do full body instead of split(which is, I heard, for athletes who use steroids)? And I hears that we need only 24-72 hours to fully recover and supercompensate. And how much times per week should I work…
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Gaining muscle with calisthenics

I’m a skinny guy (6:2 145lb) and I’ve been trying to put on muscle mass. I’ve started calisthenics and I’m doing chin-ups now. I’m doing half the amount of max reps every day and I’m eating more protein but I haven’t seen any results at all. Anyone…
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Dumbbell Workout for Fitness not Muscle Gain

Due to changes in my work situation, my gym membership cost is going to increase significantly. To save the monthly cost, I was considering getting some dumbbells and doing workouts at home three or four times a week. At the moment, I go the gym…
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Quads growth with spartan bows home workout

I found a video called Spartan Bows. On this video they train quads which is the part of the leg that I want to gain muscle. Is it possible to grow the quads by doing this exercise? I play once in a week football for two hours, does this affect…
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How to increase weight speedily?

I am 19 years old boy. My height is 5.5, weight is 46 kg. I know I'm underweight. I've been taking exercise for approx. 2 years. I've achieved toned body but unable to gain muscles. What should I do to gain weight speedily?
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How to get rid of narrow/thin face?

I have 22 years, have a good physical appearance, means not over fat and not skinny.But i have a thin face as compared to my body.How can i get muscles in my face or how can i get rid of this thin face ? Any suggestions will highly appreciated.
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Muscles-strenght-height by avoiding ldl cholesterol

First,why is bad ldl cholesterol is affecting bad the muscle growth ? The truth is I want to obtain muscle but with no eating it can't be obtained ,I don't want to have muscle with ldl cholesterol.About me ,I can eat everything .I eat healthy…
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