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Well done. Powerlifting had a very positive effect on my training lifestyle for over a decade. Now as I approach my middle 50s it continues to provide the structure I need with food and training even though I have retired from the competing and now focusing on cardio and GPP.
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Carbs will be your best friend in a bulk.
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Well said. During the period of time when I was coaching and PT, first thing I would work to correct on my clients was their posture.
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The Belt Squat is great. The Pit Shark I prefer over Rouge's Rhino. If you're looking for ideas of how else you can extend your training with the Belt Squat, I would take a look at what the conjugate lifters do. In addition to the squat, there is also the loaded marching that is quite challenging.
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I don't think many people would be able to deadlift a tree even if they train their grip raw. I do hope you train barefoot for the day a hangry tiger hunts you down.
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I did not see any recommendations for figure eight style straps. I find these to be the most easiest and efficient style of strap. For RDLS, these will work excellent or just about any deadlift, or row variation. I would not use them for Snatch or Clean & Jerks -- for those a hook grip is sufficient. Back in the day when I…
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As cardio. The estimated calorie outbound will be (probably) way over estimated. In any case, I would turn off negative calorie adjustments and enjoy whatever extra calorie deficit you receive from class.
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I use Rep Count for my own programming. The free version of the app allows creation of countless workouts. Boostcamp is great too, with workout tracking and free programs to follow. JuggernautAI I have used too for more formal powerlifting, powerbuilding programming.
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Three days a week and with your goals a PPL (Push Pull Legs) program would be perfect for you. I think Boostcamp has a few on their app for free you can follow and log your progress. Remove the guesswork and follow a periodized program that others have used.
