https://roidboard.to/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:18:45 +0000 MyBB https://roidboard.to/thread-23.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:31:52 +0000 admin]]> https://roidboard.to/thread-23.html Nutrition Fundamentals for Lifters

Training is the stimulus. Food is the raw material. Without the second part dialed in, the first part does not produce what it should. This is especially true when running a cycle, because your body's capacity to use nutrients is amplified.

Protein
The research is clear enough: 1.6 to 2.2 grams per kilogram of body weight per day covers most lifters. On cycle, erring toward the higher end makes sense because protein synthesis is elevated. Spread it across 4 to 5 meals. Hitting your daily target matters more than meal timing, but spacing it out helps.

Calories
Bulking: a surplus of 300 to 500 calories above maintenance. Going higher just adds fat faster without meaningfully increasing muscle gain. Cutting: a deficit of 400 to 600 calories. Aggressive cuts risk muscle loss and feel miserable, especially on a calorie-restricted PCT.

Carbohydrates
Fuel for training. If your sessions suffer, you probably need more carbs, not more pre-workout. Prioritize complex sources around training and do not fear fruit.

Fats
Essential for hormone production, which matters even more when your endocrine system is under external influence. Do not drop below 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. Olive oil, nuts, fatty fish and eggs are your staples.

Hydration
AAS can increase hematocrit and blood viscosity. Drink more water than you think you need. Three to four liters per day is a reasonable baseline for a large, active person. More if you sweat heavily.

Meal prep reality
You do not need exotic food. Rice, chicken, ground beef, eggs, oats, vegetables and a protein shake cover 90% of what most lifters need. Consistency beats variety every single day.]]> Nutrition Fundamentals for Lifters

Training is the stimulus. Food is the raw material. Without the second part dialed in, the first part does not produce what it should. This is especially true when running a cycle, because your body's capacity to use nutrients is amplified.

Protein
The research is clear enough: 1.6 to 2.2 grams per kilogram of body weight per day covers most lifters. On cycle, erring toward the higher end makes sense because protein synthesis is elevated. Spread it across 4 to 5 meals. Hitting your daily target matters more than meal timing, but spacing it out helps.

Calories
Bulking: a surplus of 300 to 500 calories above maintenance. Going higher just adds fat faster without meaningfully increasing muscle gain. Cutting: a deficit of 400 to 600 calories. Aggressive cuts risk muscle loss and feel miserable, especially on a calorie-restricted PCT.

Carbohydrates
Fuel for training. If your sessions suffer, you probably need more carbs, not more pre-workout. Prioritize complex sources around training and do not fear fruit.

Fats
Essential for hormone production, which matters even more when your endocrine system is under external influence. Do not drop below 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. Olive oil, nuts, fatty fish and eggs are your staples.

Hydration
AAS can increase hematocrit and blood viscosity. Drink more water than you think you need. Three to four liters per day is a reasonable baseline for a large, active person. More if you sweat heavily.

Meal prep reality
You do not need exotic food. Rice, chicken, ground beef, eggs, oats, vegetables and a protein shake cover 90% of what most lifters need. Consistency beats variety every single day.]]> https://roidboard.to/thread-22.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:31:50 +0000 admin]]> https://roidboard.to/thread-22.html Share Your Current Program
What are you running right now? Drop your program and let the community weigh in.

Tell us about:

• Your split: PPL, upper/lower, bro split, full body, something custom?
  
• Volume and intensity: How many sets per muscle group per week? What rep ranges?
  
• Calories and macros: Bulking, cutting, recomping? Rough daily numbers if you track them.
  
• Supplements: What you take and what you actually notice a difference from.
  
• Weak points: What are you trying to bring up?
  

There is no single correct way to train, but there are a lot of ways to train poorly. Sharing what works for you helps others and getting feedback can surface blind spots in your own approach.

Be specific. "I do push pull legs" is not a program. Sets, reps, progression scheme, how you handle deloads. The details are where the value is.]]> Share Your Current Program
What are you running right now? Drop your program and let the community weigh in.

Tell us about:

• Your split: PPL, upper/lower, bro split, full body, something custom?
  
• Volume and intensity: How many sets per muscle group per week? What rep ranges?
  
• Calories and macros: Bulking, cutting, recomping? Rough daily numbers if you track them.
  
• Supplements: What you take and what you actually notice a difference from.
  
• Weak points: What are you trying to bring up?
  

There is no single correct way to train, but there are a lot of ways to train poorly. Sharing what works for you helps others and getting feedback can surface blind spots in your own approach.

Be specific. "I do push pull legs" is not a program. Sets, reps, progression scheme, how you handle deloads. The details are where the value is.]]>