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Breakfast is for me, or should I say for those around me that I might kill due to lack of nutrition.

I admire your dedication. Get it!

First set back was hurting my back deadlifting only 115 pounds. I had training planned for the next day what I did was 1: I didn’t panic; 2: Resolved to go to the gym the next day and train what I could; 3: Instead of avoiding the back pain, I moved and stretched into it. Few days later basically no pain. I can now…

Powerlift

Send me video of your setup, with particular focus on your back

You’ll find in the course of your training career that you will have to deload and reload many times for injury, for technique, for a host of other unforeseeable reasons. In four years, I’ve no less than had to reload my squat a dozen times. But it motivates me , because I just want to get better and stronger.

Can you deliver me some pizza?

Go to the hardware store and buy a PVC tube about the same diameter. Cheap, hard, effective.

Full time designer for 25+ years, I recommend powerlifting.

Wait, and don’t try to piss it off again. And you will.

Sharks

I stand corrected. I forget about recomp since I hang out with powerlifters and more physique type athletes.

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It was, but I no longer train that early in the morning!

The burns associated with exercise as by strength training are not very significant, far better off rolling that into your TDEE and adjust accordingly your calorie needs for bulk, cut, or maintenance. Since you're bulking, make sure to pick an accurate level of activity, otherwise you won't gain. Oh.. just read your goals.…

Ha , I had to scroll back a little... my original comment was from 3 years ago!

It’s just my Matty-way of saying that I’m the strongest I’ve ever been and I feel like I’ve reversed (or negated) some of that decrepitude that comes with age and inactivity.

I started back in the gym four years ago at 43, I’m now 38.

A little over a week ago, I had a terrible meet. I won't even go into my misgrooved squat where I injured my quad and it threw my whole meet off -- but I will say, I did learn a lot of how to bounce back from an early injury (and to ask for help) and limp away with a PR. First success post injury was this 320lb BP. While…

Someone will provide a link, but pick a program. I recommend Starting Strength. Load progressively. Do all your reps. Work compound movements like squat, overhead press, and deadlift first, to isolation movements (bicep curls), and never do cardio. Or hire a strength coach and they'll get you sorted out quickly.

I wish everyone would just settle the *kitten* down when it comes to gym advice. Give it, or don't. Accept it or don't. Chances are, if I see you in the gym and we start talking form, programming, or nutrition, there is a good bet I am going to know way more than you do. Do I really care if you accept the advice I give?…

Well dressed

Ah I like good cider too! Good choice there girly!

Til summer, then bring on the IPA

I’ll be the guy with the funnel

Hire me. Skills: drink beer, crush cans.

First ever, or first time this afternoon?

Bring it to me

Me, myself, and I agree