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Dubstep. If you're listening to Pandora, add a radio station for "Bassnectar". Ftw.
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Everybody's main goals are to loose fat and gain muscle lol :drinker:
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I do 5x10 after heavy squats with 50% of my training max... Those 10 reps are a methodical touch and go (but without actually bouncing the weight mind you). Otherwise I'm doing 3 warmup sets at 40%, 50% and 60%, and then 3x5, 3x3, or 5/3/1 depending on the week. Point in case, it all depends on where you're at. Honestly…
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"Hi, how many sets do you have left?" and "You mind if I work in?"
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Ehhh, drinking a ton of water might cause you to have the same problem lol Moderation kiddo. Also, I workout in the mornings on weekends, and I've found that I need to give myself an hour of awakedness before I hit the gym. Otherwise I feel like barfing, whether I ate something or not.
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Well in terms of dieting, I think it makes a marginal difference whether or not you eat a good dinner before bed. You have to remember that sleeping for 8 hours, is a fast for 8 hours. It's not good to go to bed with an empty tank. Some of the best advice I can give you is that with weight loss, just like lifting, you're…
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First thought... how the heck are you going to be able to sustain this? Protein shakes are not meal substitutes, they're just suppliments, a more direct way of getting some protein in your diet. You should be eating a good dinner. Why do you think 9:30p is too late to eat? For comparison, my usual diary looks something…
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Yeah, try not eating something before you go to the gym. Or maybe reevaluate how hard your intensity for now.
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No, but you can do it. Don't underestimate the swim. It's doable no doubt, but you WILL need to train it, and doing a 5k after biking is a very different kind of 5k. Good luck man!
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Yeah you have to remember that exercise and dieting are meant to make you better, not just kick your *kitten*. You've got to be patient with this stuff, and right now it seems you need to rest and eat a deficit... and wait. Otherwise you're just going to hurt yourself again right?
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Retaining water is a side effect of working out, especially weight lifting. It's a good thing, though for reasons a little more complicated than I am qualified to explain. Just know it's good. But this might not be the case for you. Now, look at your calories and evaluate. Also keep in mind that your body is like a grocery…
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Very true, but remember something too. You'll be reaping the benefits and people will notice well before you reach your end goals. Now, if you're 50 lbs overweight for example, don't expect people to notice when you've lost 5 -10lbs (or maybe they will...), but be realistic and just keep at it. Also, once you're there, you…
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I highly suggest you take some time to read about weight loss and gain so that you can keep things in perspective. New Rules of Lifting for Women, excellent. What you're worried about in all this is fat weight gain, not just scale weight. It takes eating approximately +500 calories per day, or +3,500 week, in order to gain…
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Great, let us know how it goes. By all means use a PT if you prefer, but I know that can be expensive, and don't make the mistake of assuming everyone that works at the gym knows how to coach these lifts if all you do is ask them for advice. For instance, my YMCA is great, but there's really only one or two guys (out of…
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Oh ****, that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. You mean the safety bars were not set up and he didn't have a spotter?
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If your goals are to get stronger, you're better off at the other gym with the proper equipment. Otherwise if you're looking for more of a calorie burning, conditioning type workout, hers sounds on point. And about getting bulky on SL 5x5... not likely. I would have trouble getting bulky on SL5x5 lol It's a program geared…
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Of course they are your goals, but keep in mind that 5/3/1 is designed for strength gains, and it is definitely a better program for long term strength gains than SL5x5. SL 5x5 is great for beginners to get them used to heavy weight, teach the importance of the big movements, and fast incrementing from the bar (which is…
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A barbell that tells me how much mass I've gained... Do they make those? Maybe one that cries tears of joy under all the weight I'm lifting...
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Seconded. And a good plan incorporates both 5 and 12 rep ranges.
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Oh so you just keep lifting the same weight you're stalling on? Or do you do a proper reset? Either way did you manage to break through and increment again?
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QFT. Can be intimidating for guys as well. But reading up to know what you're doing, and having a plan, makes it cake walk.
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Mahbad. I'm thinking of the old app where you could choose your incrementation, and I had it set to 10s all around. I had taken a month off and wanted to use SL to get back up to speed in a couple. But I was still hurt so I just had to quit all together. Yeah doing the math here I was starting to doubt how aggressive 10…
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Yeah exactly, the program is good for getting a beginner up to speed, and teaching the primary lifts. Did you ever restart your weights by lowering by 10% and working your way back up like the program prescribes? Like I said above, no shame in incrementing even slower, even +5 Upper/+10lbs Lower per week if need be. No…
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Cool man, come back with anymore questions. Also, HIGHLY recommend you start following a guy named Johnny Candito on YouTube. That kid is a beast, and probably the most level headed fitness guy out there. Young powerlifter, puts up a 225kg squat like he's getting out of a chair. Great videos. Standard stronglifts is 5lbs…
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Bump so more people can see and learn from this.
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Doing the math, increasing the weight on the squat 3 times a week starting with the bar: In about 2 1/2 months you'll be squatting 315 lbs, which is 3x ... ****ing metric system ... 3 x 22.5kg plates on either side of the bar. Hell I'd say even that's too fast coming out from zero and untrained... provided you can even…
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This is right up my alley, ok: #1) No, don't up the weight any more. FOLLOW THE PROGRAM. You're going to feel like a ***** at first, and it's not going to tax you, but starting light is a virtue in lifting. It gives you room to grow, and for your body to adapt. Nevermind that you need the time to get used to the movements…
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Weight lifting doesn't provide impact. Of course it might still iritate whatever condition you have but it could be a viable option.
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Read so you know what you're doing, and have a plan. I've been saying it for months now! Awesome. I had to post again, this is great.
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Comes from boobs and hips right? Those aren't muscle... so it's genetic. I figure the most you can do is drop your bodyfat% to a point you're happy with, and work on your butt a bit, although your results will ultimately (to whatever extent) be determined by... genetics. New Rules of Lifting for Women, ftw. Great book.
