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Originally Posted by Lost Dog
I'm the opposite. I don't want to overcome my concerns with putting on fat. I know I'll typically put on a little bit when I try to add some muscle, but I don't really want to be okay with much of it. After having been FAT at 235 and dropped down to 165, I've gone from 165lbs back up to 190lbs and gotten leaner in the process. It might be slower, but I'm always comfortable in my pants.
Glad to hear it you're back at it. Nice workout.
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Thanks Roland. I really think that ultimately as an experienced bulker that I will go with shorter bulks and keep the fat in check as you are doing. For this and perhaps my next one though I need to take the time to really understand what works best. Keep in mind that fat helps the testosterone production as well which is highly important in this process. I believe it will be much harder for me to gain lean mass when I am at 10% bf then now (at nearly 20%). So far I am averaging just over 1 lb a month which is okay for a girl but I know I can do better next go around because I won't have as many head trip issues to overcome. I am finally feeling comfortable not doing tons of cardio and I am comfortable with the little bit of pudge that is coming on. Of course I will be much happier with my June pics where I will have all that added pudge gone.
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Originally Posted by Silly Sally
I wish someone would help me with these. I KNOW I'm not doing them right. Miss Jane tried to help me, but I didn't get it right, I don't think. I just feel really WRONG when I'm doing them. I know I need to get someone to watch me, but I go to free places; nobody to trust. Karla, come over and help me?!?
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Originally Posted by LisaS
SS - can you take a video of yourself and post on the 'net and then link it up in Training Discussion forum?
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I second Lisa's recommendation to post a video. Shoot a video of you doing these at a low weight for us to see. These are really hard to get right. You need to watch yourself in a mirror all the time until you get the feel for them and only then go up in weight. I am doing this sort of work right now with my squats. It seems my right hip is a bit out of sorts and I need to work on the feel and form of this exercise.