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How can i gain big muscles without losing all of my abs?
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Scientific fitness: It's a myth that you have to overeat to get bulk. If you get plenty of protein (1 gm / day / pound of your body weight), and do plenty of cardio, you can keep your definition. A heavy-resistance exercise like a cable pulldown (photo) can add mass to your ab muscles as well.
Answered 12/22/2013
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