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Female Soldier Asks "How Do I Bust Through My Fat Loss Plateau?" Part 1 | Muscle Building Q&A  Not rated yet

Question: Hey Alex, I am at a fitness plateau, and it sucks! First off, I am a female so when I say I can bench 170 lbs., don’t think "wow he is small....

"Fat Ectomorph" Female Lifter Needs Advice: Part 1 | Muscle Building Q&A  Not rated yet
Question: Hi. I'm a female, 5'10, 160 lbs. I've always been active with Pilates and yoga but have been totally committed to weight lifting, cardio and ...

"Fat Ectomorph" Female Lifter Needs Advice: Part 2 | Muscle Building Q&A  Not rated yet
This page is continued from Part 1 . Don't Train Like a Girl You didn't tell me much about your training program, so don't take it personally if I ...

Best Ectomorph Workout Strategies | Muscle Building Q&A  Not rated yet
Question: I looked at your article on different body types , and was intrigued to find that the ectomorph somatotype accurately describes both my personality ...

Caloric Requirements for 52 y/o Diabetic Weight Trainee | Muscle Building Q&A  Not rated yet
Question: Hi Alex. I am 52 yrs old, 5'7" and 165 lbs. I want to build a ripped physique, but don't necessarily want to grow really big. I just want ...

Help! I Need to Get Rid of My Man Boobs: Is it Gynecomastia? | Muscle Building Q&A  Not rated yet
Question: How can I get rid of my man boobs?

– Ali Khan (Saudi Arabia)

Answer: Haha, well that's certainly a straight-to-the-point question....

16 y/o: Gaining Muscle, Isolation Exercises & Best Form of Cardio | Muscle Building Q&A  Not rated yet
Question: Hi, I'm 16 and have one year left before I graduate high school. Nearly all the guys in my grade go to the gym. We're all trying to gain muscle ...

14 y/o: Can I Gain Muscle at My Age? Do I Need to Bench? | Muscle Building Q&A  Not rated yet
Question: I'm 14 years old and 6'1" tall. I want to know if it's possible for my muscles to get bigger at my age. Also, do you have any tips on how to ...

Female Soldier Asks "How Do I Bust Through My Fat Loss Plateau?" Part 2 | Muscle Building Q&A  Not rated yet
This page is continued from Part 1

2. You are eating too few calories and doing too much exercise. It sounds counterintuitive, but eating ...

Can I Add Muscle, Gain Strength & Build Endurance at the Same Time? | Muscle Building Q&A  Not rated yet
Question: I'm trying to put together a training program that will take care of endurance, strength, and mass, but I have some concerns. As it is I've ...

15 y/o: Lifting Weights for Months with Disappointing Results | Muscle Building Q&A  Not rated yet
Question: Hello, I have been weight lifting for a few months. I am only 15 years old. I'm skinny, at 5'10" and 120 pounds. I've been lifting dumbbells ...

Newbie: I Want Big Chest, Arm, & Shoulder Muscles | Muscle Building Q&A  Not rated yet
Question: I have been lifting weights for 3 months. My height is 191 cm (6'3"), and I weigh 80 Kg (176 lbs). I want to add muscle to my chest, biceps,...

14 y/o: Can I Gain Muscle WITHOUT Supplements? | Muscle Building Q&A  Not rated yet
Question: Hey, I'm 14 years old and I want to know if I can build muscle without supplements, protein bars and shakes, or a hardgainer diet. Note that ...

3 Day Dumbbell Split Routine | Muscle Building Q&A  Not rated yet
Question: I want to workout with dumbbells 3 times a week; on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday schedule. Can you show me a 3 day dumbbell split routine ...

56 y/o, 2 Months & Slow Progress - What to Change?! | Muscle Building Q&A  Not rated yet
Question: I am 56 years old and 215 lbs. I have been lifting every other day and running 3 miles every day for 2 months. My goal is to lose weight and ...

Am I Too Old to Build More Muscle | Muscle Building Q&A  Not rated yet
Question: Hi Alex. I'm 56 years old, 6 feet tall and have always been fit with solid muscle. Problem is, I've also always had a very difficult time ...

Weight Lifting Workout Routine Question | Muscle Building Q&A  Not rated yet
Question: Hi, I am Josian, and I have question for you. I want to workout at home 3 times a week with dumbbells and barbells like, Monday, Wednesday ...

Lower Trapezius - Interesting Facts | Muscle Building Q&A  Not rated yet
Question: What are a few strange, interesting facts about the lower trapezius?

- Anonymous


Answer: Hmmm… nice question. Well, let me first ...

Losing Layer of Fat Over the Abdominals | Muscle Building Q&A  Not rated yet
Question: I am 172 lbs and 5'8" tall. I eat every two to three hours; so between 6 to 10 times per day. I count my calories, carbs, protein and fat ...

Beginner Exercises: Why Compounds Exercises Are Superior to Isolation Exercises | Muscle Building Q&A  Not rated yet
Question: Why do you say beginners shouldn't do isolation movements? I want to do preacher curls and triceps pushdowns to get bigger arms.

- Tim ...