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I am doing Stronglifts but changed it up a little to help me recover since 5x5 is a bit much for the old body. 3x5s on squats and OHP + 2x10s at 60%

Follow the program and get the app. It'll automatically add weights, deload when necessary, and will include warmup sets. Note a set of fractional weights is invaluable because +5lbs is not sustainable for some lifts like overhead press.

Yes you can set the sets in the app although it has been a bit buggy for me (Android). I set a couple of lifts to 3x5 but when I open a new workout, it still gives 5 sets even though the setting is still set at 3x5. It's quick but annoying to set it to 5x5 then back to 3x5 to get the correct number I want.

You could try a wrist support or wrist wraps.

My 2 cents, I have Reebok Crossfit Oly's that I use most of the time for squats mostly for the rigid heel rather than the dorsiflexion beenefit. I usually change out of them for all other lifts to a pair of Under Armour running shoe with a minimalist sole, forget which model, or recently I have tried just socks or barefoot…

Simply put, noob gains are a seemingly rapid gain in strength, size, or weight that occurs as the body adapts from an untrained state to a state of in-training. This rise tends to flatten out fairly quickly as you get into a steady training rhythm and your body has adapted to this new stress.

Perhaps if you read the full post, the context was also about building functional strength but not interested in bulking and was looking at TRX as an option. I simply presented another. But thank you for your interest.

Over the years my basement has become my gym, elliptical, treadmill, spin bike, and most recently a power rack, 300lbs Olympic weights, bench and a bunch of standard weights with a curl bar. You'd think I'd be in better shape with all this stuff. The rack was gift from my wife (should I take a hint?), but was ~$300 Cdn,…

You want to build strength but not bulk and hit one of the big myths about weightlifting. Lifting weights does not equate to bodybuilding. Those guys train like anything for years and years to look like that and many just can't. Yes, lifting weights will put some muscle one, but you aren't going to turn into Arnold. Look…

Your goals are more clear now, but my original statement still holds. It is very difficult to even maintain current strength on an aggressive calorie deficit. If you are looking to aggressively lose weight then cardio work with a caloric deficit is what you need, calories in vs calories out. Building strength, which isn't…

I think your goals are conflicting with each other. It will be tough, if not nearly impossible to make any significant strength gains on a calorie deficit. let alone a big calorie deficit like yours. At best, you might be able to maintain where you are currently at but even experienced lifters on a cut cycle usually lose…

He's right, and you should get married to the HS football star (right after high school), be a good housewife and mother. Oh and while we are at it, women shouldn't be allowed to drive or vote. Just kidding if you didn't get the sarcasm. Strong women are totally sexy. I wish more women would get over the fear of "I'm going…

If you are using the Stronglifts app, in Setup, it allows you modify your setup by entering the weight of the bar you are using, Setup -> Bar Weight, which gets included in the total lift weight, and how much weight you add each successful lift Setup -> Auto Add weight. 5lbs for many can add up too quickly, especially on…

All good advice, but if the chain falls off to the outside of the smallest gear or to the inside of the biggest gear when shifting, it is a limit adjustment issue, not a stretched cable or worn chain. A stretched cable will cause bad shifting, either it won't go into the gear you've selected or it won't stay in the gear…

Similarly when an activity takes on a "time" element to do things as fast as possible like in CF competition, it will be at the expense of proper form. Bad form leads to less than optimal training, less than optimal results and can lead to injuries.

If it came off between the gear and the spokes, the derailleaur (gear-changing thing for the non-bikers) travel is out of adjustment. There are two adjustment screws on the derailleur that stop how far it can move at either end of its range. It's a simple 1 minute adjustment but if you aren't comfortable, a bike shop…

If you go under Cardio, there is, or at least I have one, for "Strength Training"

I think the only one that really matters is squats before deads

Power rack, oly weights, spin bike, elliptical, treadmill, road bike trainer.

Strength training is listed under exercise in MFP

Chances are that it a lack of flexibility and hip mobility more than bad knees. They are crucial to proper squat form. Just google those terms and you will come up with a lot of material

Honestly the electrical impedance "body fat" scales are about the least accurate way to measure body fat. The aren't accurate to begin with and can give wildly ranging results. You would be better off getting a set of calipers off of Amazon and learning to use them

Grab the Stronglifts app if you can. It will guide you through deloads and when to switch to 3 set of 5. You are not likely to find fractional plates at any local sports store, unless you have one that specifically carries a lot of olympic weight gear. Amazon is a good place but they are much more expensive than the…

reddit - xxfitness is a great resource

reddit - bodyweightfitness

Learn the difference between high-bar and low-bar position. Allan Thrall does a good job of explaining the difference. Most ladies I've seen seem to prefer the high-bar style.

+1 on this.

Olympic shoes will help if you have limited dorsiflexion as well as a hard surface to push against when squatting, but generally are not used for deadlifts. A minimalist running shoe, Chuck Taylors are popular for both and a lot of people deadlift shoeless.