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Tag: Build Muscle

How Amanda Built Muscle & Lost 3+ Inches From Her Waistline!

April 23, 2022
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Amanda Webb, Before/After Left

By: Chris Gates I want to tell you a little bit about my friend Amanda. Amanda and I have been working together since February 2022, and the progress she’s made in a short period of time has been incredible! Amanda has lost eight pounds, dropped 3.5 inches from her waistline, and seen her progress shoot […]

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Posted in Client Testimonials Tagged Build Muscle, Burn Fat, FLEXIBLE DIETING, Online Coaching, Online Personal Training, WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATION

The Ultimate Get Fit For Summer Workout Plan

March 28, 2022
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The Ultimate Get Fit For Summer Workout Plan

By: Chris Gates If you’re interested in leaning out, building some muscle, and getting your body ready for a summer of fun at the beach and pool, then you’ve come to the right place! The ultimate get fit for summer workout plan is here to help. In this article, I’m going to outline six specific […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Build Muscle, Burn Fat, Calorie Cycling, Calorie Deficit, Fit For Summer, Meal Prep, Strength Training, Summer Workout Plan, Tracking Calories, Workout Schedule

Are Supersets Good for Muscle Growth?

January 30, 2022
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By: Chris Gates When you want to build muscle, you’ll take every advantage you can get. And sometimes that means trying out some advanced lifting techniques, like supersets! But are supersets good for muscle growth? Will they help you build more muscle? Will they help you build it faster? Are supersets superior to the more […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Build Muscle, Hypertrophy, Muscle Damage, Muscle Engagement, Muscle Growth, Strength Training, Supersets, Supersetting, Training Intensity, Training Volume

How Big Should My Calorie Surplus Be to Build Muscle?

November 10, 2021
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By: Chris Gates If you want to build muscle, you need to do a few things correctly. You need to train smart, and train hard. You need to recover from that training so that you can continue to train hard. You need a nutrition plan that supports both what you’re doing in the gym, and […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Build Muscle, Calorie Surplus, Calories, Muscle Building Diet, Muscle Growth, Nutrition, Protein, Sleep Quality, Strength Training, Training Volume

How Much Sleep Do I Need to Build Muscle?

October 31, 2021
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By: Chris Gates Sleep is often forgotten when it comes to building muscle. It’s just not part of the conventional thought process. You’ve probably heard that you need to train hard to build muscle. You’ve probably also heard that you need to “eat big to get big” and pack in the protein. But sleep rarely […]

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Posted in General Tagged Body Composition, Build Muscle, Muscle Growth, Muscle Strength, Sleep, Sleep Hygiene, Sleep Quality, Sleep Routine

Are Free Weights Better Than Machines for Building Muscle?

October 3, 2021
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Chris Gates Fitness · 50. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT + Are Free Weights Better Than Machines for Building Muscle? By: Chris Gates Are free weights better for building muscle than machines? Or vice versa? It’s a great question, and something a lot of people try to figure out when they step into a gym full of equipment. […]

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Posted in Training Tagged Barbells, Build Muscle, Dumbbells, Free Weights, Gym Equipment, Kettlebells, Machines, Resistance Training, Training Intensity, Training Volume

Client Transformation: How Pierce Built Muscle, Burned Fat, & Transformed His Body

September 18, 2021
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Two photos from the rear comparing Pierce's starting body composition to his final body composition.

By: Chris Gates This is Pierce, and you should know his story. Because Pierce absolutely plowed through what a lot of people struggle with — building muscle and shedding body fat. Pierce and I worked together for most of 2021, and his progress has been unreal. If you asked me to find someone who has […]

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Posted in Client Testimonials Tagged Body Transformation, Build Muscle, Burn Fat, Client Transformation, Nutrition Coaching, Nutrition Tracking, Online Personal Training, Strength Training, Weight Loss Plan

How to Increase Muscle Mass While Losing Fat

July 11, 2021
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Chris Gates Fitness · 46. How to Increase Muscle Mass While Losing Fat By: Chris Gates Build muscle, burn fat, and look great. It’s what everybody wants, right? Well I’ve got good news for you: you’ve come to the right place. In this article I’m going to outline exactly how to increase muscle mass while […]

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Posted in Nutrition, Training Tagged Body Recomposition, Build Muscle, Burn Fat, Calorie Deficit, Cardio, Increase Muscle Mass, Lose Fat, Protein, Strength Training, Training Volume

The Best Vegan Foods For Muscle Gain

April 25, 2021
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Chris Gates posing with an assortment of plant-based foods

By: Chris Gates If you want to build muscle on a vegan diet, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’m going to break down my top foods that will help you maximize your results in the gym. New research is confirming that a vegan diet is a viable dietary choice for building […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged Beans, Build Muscle, Chickpeas, Hypertrophy, Lentils, Muscle Growth, Oats, Plant-Based Diet, Protein, Vegan Diet

Can You Build Muscle With A Vegan Diet?

April 25, 2021
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Chris Gates eating a large bit of salad

Chris Gates Fitness · 43. Can You Build Muscle With A Vegan Diet? By: Chris Gates There has long been a claim that if you want to build muscle, eating meat is going to benefit you much more than eating plants. But is that claim actually true? What does the research say? Is protein from […]

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Posted in Nutrition Tagged BODYBUILDING, Build Muscle, Hypertrophy, Muscle Growth, Muscle Hypertrophy, Plant-Based Diet, Vegan Diet

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