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^sounds good!

Any medical reason you are doing low carb? If not, and assuming you are trying to lose weight, you might try a balanced diet, ~0.8-1 gram protein per pound body weight, ~0.4 grams fat per pound body weight, remaining calories in carbs. Also, if your weekly exercise routine is consistent you may want to consider setting…

Your walking/running and shred routine is likely far from "over doing it". You may be under eating and sleeping.

FTFY

Creatine, if not taken daily, is it worth taking occasionally? I can't seem to remember to take it regularly.

Maybe a March Q & A?

Looking very young indeed. I'll be 43 years young at the end of month, been health conscious and exercising for nearly 4 years after doing nothing but getting unhealthy for 15 years.

+1

I weigh daily too and look at rolling 7-day averages. I've seen it recommended for women to compare weekly averages every 4 weeks to identify normal weekly fluctuations per 28 days. If that makes sense....3 month example: Compare Week 1's: Jan 1-7 to Jan 29 - Feb 4 to Feb 26 - Mar 3, Week 2's: Jan 8-14, Feb 5-11, Mar 4-10,…

My thoughts in bold Congrats on your marathon and good luck in your next event.

Great work. How old?

Last day for me, too warm.

Screwing your feet into the floor is my cue to activate glutes.

I'm guessing ankle mobility is causing forward lean and bar path. I wonder if you initiate thinking about sitting straight down (rather than back) if you might not lean as much.

https://www.t-nation.com/training/bulk-up-cut-up-quads-and-tris Here are the best exercises to build that portion of the quadriceps: 1. Close-Stance Front Squat:For this movement it's crucial that the trunk/torso remains as straight as possible (as little bending forward as possible) to keep most of the stress on the…

How long have been trying to build your quads? Are you sure you are eating at maintenance or above?

^That didn't last long. lol

I'm just over a year out from labrum and rotator cuff surgery, recently started doing the band work in this video:https://youtu.be/IKc6hwPvsHg

Re Feet and assuming you are training for a competion that requires flat feet. I've tried the getting feet set first but never got comfortable and consistent. What I've found works for me is getting setup and pretty tight on my toes, moving around my toes/feet till the poison feels right, then locking my heels down, that…

FTFY

If you video, get your initial set-up too. As the others mentioned, Lat tightness makes a big differences. If you aren't getting your lats tight during set-up, you never will. You may feel tight on the way down but as you've mentioned, can't seem to stay tight on the the press, you might not actually be getting completely…

Have you tried Spoto Presses? http://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/chest-exercises/bench-big-get-big-spoto-press

l_g gave great advice. Do you spend much time in the sun? Try tracking your calories/macro nutrients, eat a minimum of ~0.8 grams protein and ~0.3 grams fat per pound body weight and the rest carbs while in a calorie deficit. Increase activity. Have patience.

Rest/recovery is just as important. If you are just starting, maybe try a program like""C25K" (couch to 5K).

Yoga and single leg/glute exercises.

There are a number of different DIY options too. I got a pair of 1.5lb velcro ankle/wrist weights. I would wrap one around the middle of the bar for a 1.5lb jump, then one on each end for a 3lb jump. I got them at a used sporting goods store (Play-it-Again) for pretty cheap. Here's another:…

Have you considered "micro" increments for OHP? Or as mentioned, adding reps instead of weight. Jumping from 55 to 60lbs is huge.

Great work. Thanks for the update.

I eat a lot of packaged/processed foods, deli meat, pretzels, etc. Avg sodium is 4-5g. Annual bloodwork has been fine since I lost 40lbs.

8-D dafuq kinda average male do you know like that? lol males are on average between 69 and 70 inches tall (5'7″ and 5'8″) and weigh somewhere between 148 and 160 pounds" 3/4/5 at 160lbs would be advanced/elite. Anyway, maybe shoot for 1/2/3 X 5, then 2/3/4 maxes.