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Older doesn't have to equal weaker
Just wanted to crow a little among people who would understand. I still remember vividly the first time a couple years back when I was able to bench press 225 for a single shaky rep. I laughed then about "wouldn't it be really something to be able to do five sets of five at this weight!" Today I did just that: 5x5x225.…
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Sweating while sleeping?
Hi guys! I'm new to the group, but I've been reading a bunch of different threads here and must say that I love this community (or what I've seen of it anyways)! I love how eager everyone is to help. Anyways, I've recently started focusing more on lifting and bulking (once I finish my reverse diet) instead of running and…
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Squat Form
After a bit of advice on my squat Form. As the weight is increasing I feel that my form is dropping. My knees seem to be going to far forward and it looks like my back is starting to bend at the bottom of the rep. Please help. https://youtu.be/YEb8n9c0948
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Bench press sticking point
My sticking point on my bench is generally when my elbows are at 90degrees...if I can get it past that point, the bar speed accelerates and I can complete the lift. I originally thought this meant that my triceps were the weak point, but I've been reading that it's probably actually my anterior delts that are the…
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Exercise calories? Again? WTF
This is a pretty big debate that pops up continually on the main forums. Should you, or should you not, eat back your exercise calories? The answer is: It depends. Here are some background definitions before going into this: BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate): The number of calories you burn at complete rest. EAT (Exercise…
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Positive effect of strength training.
Guys, especially @SideSteel, here's an interesting question with regards to strength training. I suffer from generally low energy levels if I don't get something to eat in time. For me this means I might crash if my second breakfast or any other of my frequent meals is just 10 minutes late. With crash I mean I feel like…
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Brad Schoenfeld - Facts and Fallacies of Fat Loss
I posted this in the General Discussion forum, but it will quickly sink to the bottom under all the derp there so I thought I'd repost it here for a crowd who's more interested in evidence-based discussion: Dr. Brad Schoenfeld presented this lecture at the 2016 NSCA Personal Trainers Conference. This presentation addresses…
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Today's Activity
Cycling: 10.1 miles Time: 0058:20 Pace Avg: 10.4 mph Pace Max: 19.5 mph Avg HR: 136 bpm Max HR: 158 bpm Elevation: 280 ft Est. Avg. Power: 73 Watts Energy Output: 255 KJ Suffer Score: 63
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Any overhead press alternative?
I am going back to stronglifts 5×5 after 6 months of being off. I have a ganglion cyst that hangs out in my hand by my wrist but it pushes on tendons like crazy and this specific lift agitates it. I had to back off a couple of months to nothing (then had a eustachian tube event from a flight that killed doing much of…
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Smaller waist
Hey ! I need help and suggestions .. About belly fat... I've lost 5 kg.. And weigh 44kg.. Height 5feet. 18years. I reduce on calorie deficit concept.. But manage to cut only 2inch waist in 5months. Its 26 and lower 29... I really wanted to cut few inches..more. I want to ask about that calorie deficit concept? Should i…
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Help with my garage routine
I took a break from lifting, and did mostly Stronglifts 5x5 in my garage. I have plenty of equipment and want to start lifting again, but not sure exactly which exercises to do, how many reps/sets, how to break it up. I would like to do more than SL this time around. Can you guys give me examples of your routines? Thank…
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Difficulties with Snatch
I need some advice with doing the Snatch. My trainer wants me to add these to my program. I've only been lifting a little over 6 months and I think these are too complicated yet. When I do the Snatch she has me just working through keeping the bar close to body and squatting when I bring the bar up to shoulders, not…
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5/3/1 Forever
Anyone who has ever read anything by Wendler is likely aware of his new book by now. I finally received my copy yesterday (preorder backlog was huge), and I have to say, this is some of the most well thought out stuff that I have ever read. Key points so far: -The built-in deload is dead. It's been replaced by something…
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Eat, Train, Progress LLC Training Packages and Consulting Services
Hey! Woah I sound all official! Seriously though, as I continue to grow my business and spam you all I gradually look more and more legit. So what's this about? Well, I've created a document showing all of my "offerings" and also a convenient method for you to inquire about my services. Here's a survey/intake form if you'd…
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Facebook group -- highly active!
Many of you are already in the group, but if you're not here it is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1757960127817969/ This group is growing at a rate of 50 people per day now, and it's HIGHLY active. Several fitness professionals post here regularly and I keep it updated with content/etc. Everyone is welcome, please submit…
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Heavy lifting and scale
Hi there! I have started a progressive overload heavy lifting workout and I am in week 2 . I lift 6 days a week for 90 minutes each session. I am in a calorie deficit and am wondering how it will wage on the scale? Will I still see a decrease on scale?
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March Q and A thread
Hey everyone! I regularly run Q and A threads here for people who would prefer to not start their own thread. If you have any questions, feel free to post them in this thread and I will answer what I can. I will make video replies on occasion to these as well. Got any questions? Post them below! Patrick
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January Q and A thread
Got questions? Don't hesitate to post them in here and I'll check in periodically to answer what I can. I'll be doing some video replies as well. Happy (early) New Year!
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Squats problem
New lifter here, I've been following the SL5X5 app since the end of last Year. Today, squats were at 85KG (187lbs) and I had to stop after 3 sets due to a pain in my right knee. It actually started getting a bit sore on the last session (Sunday) at 82.5KG but only halfway through the last set so I managed to finish those…
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Fitness band suggestions
Suggestions on affordable fitness bands. I was like it to be under 100 and preferably something I never have to take off (for showering or swimming).
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Barbell Routines - when you only have dumbbells
There are a lot of questions on here about being able to use dumbbells for the common barbell compound lifting routines so I thought I would make a quick post to give ideas on how to adapt these if you do not have access to barbells. Also, these suggestions can also be used, for example, when you do not have access to a…
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Q&A Repository
Thought it might be beneficial to have a running repository for the Q&A threads in case people wanted to browse for some answers if they were hesitant to post. Please also recognize that SideSteel doesn't recognize that there are 12 months in a year, but that is ok. 2017 April March January February 2016 February March May…
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Finally Reaching out.
Dear group users and admins, I have been reading a few of the posts here, including a few very important ones; (such as: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/872212/youre-probably-eating-more-than-you-think#latest http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/818082/exercise-calories-again-wtf/p1…
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February Q and A thread
Got any questions? Don't want to make your own thread? Drop them in here. I'll be doing a mix of text and video replies.
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Squatting heavy with plantar fasciitis?
This isn't for me but for a friend who squats in the mid 500s. He recently developed plantar fasciitis with lots of heel pain to go with it. He's not the kind of person to back off or go light ever. Any recommendations on particular shoes, gear or anything he can use to minimize pain? At the very least, anything he can do…
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Building a home gym.
I am moving in a couple of weeks and am lucky enough to be in a position to build a home gym. I'm uk based, have a reasonable budget and looking to build a gym for powerlifting. Have many of you on here have got home gyms? Where did you get your kit from? Any brand recommendations or diy hacks you can pass on? Immediately…
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New here.....Ideas?
Hello, I am a father of 3 and stress has me going up and down in weight. Nothing crazy but 15 pounds fat makes a huge difference in how I feel. I am big into lifting weights when I don't mess my back up. I need to get back down 15 pounds but starving myself at 1200 calories is misserable. I hope to find out here how to fix…
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Are you in Corning, NY?
I want a workout partner!
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Lose body fat get clean WITHOUT COUNTING macros??
I feel like I was doing soooo good in my own, THEN I started researching and. Whole new world of IIFYM women appeared and I got sucked in and it's really just pissing me off. Like I get the hang of it but I really don't want to be that meticulous when it comes to food. Can I still get lean lose body fat and just watch my…
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Squat knee wiggle
Hi I've been doing SL5x5 for few weeks and am up to about 87kg on squats.I am constantly trying to ensure form is correct but when I'm low in the squat and come back up,my knees start to wiggle side to side.Is this normal due to my body adapting to the heavy weight or is this something I'm not doing correctly i.e bad form.…
