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whats the best split when weight training for females

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  • Retrogamer
    Retrogamer Posts: 4,218 Forumite
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    I loosely keep track.

    If you're going with power and strength then i'd aim for at least 1.5g of protein per kg of body weight and make sure to have enough carbs before and after training to keep glycogen in the muscles so you'll stay strong.
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  • JEN22
    JEN22 Posts: 612 Forumite
    Mt fitness pal sets carbs the highest. Is this correct The split is 40 C 30f 30p
  • Gloomendoom
    Gloomendoom Posts: 16,551 Forumite
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    edited 26 October 2018 at 7:11PM
    My wife did but soon lost track. Doesn't seem to have held her back though. Deadlifting one and a half times her body weight and improving every week.

    Edit: Her PT advised 50% carbs, 25% fat and 25% protein.
  • Some people can stick to it, many will give up.


    Check out Jeff on the Athlean-X YouTube channel on how he splits food on a plate. Just my opinion but i'd say it's easier (or at least more likely) to stick to. Some really informative videos on there (unless you're the type to look for faults in everything).


    No he doesn't pay me :)
  • JEN22
    JEN22 Posts: 612 Forumite
    PTs at my gym say 60 protein and 20 fats 20 carbs


    I find 60 percent protein really difficult
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