Walter__ Member

That's fat

I'm currently using a tub that expired a year ago. I've also used some protein powder over 2 years past the expiration date. No problems with either one. As long as your powder hasn't collected moisture I think you'll be okay.

Do you actually like running? If you don't then find something else to do. Maybe you enjoy walking or riding your bike. I have a friend who can run every damn day. No idea how she does it. I can't so I don't even try. But I do like to walk and bike so that is what I do instead.

I don't stress it. I only focus on hitting my protein goal and calorie limit. That's it. I don't worry about what the fats/carbs will be because I HATE overly obsessing over numbers. As long as I hit my calories and protein that's all I care about. As far as "clean" vs "junk" foods. I always have a few servings of…

The first post hit the nail on the head. Your form is loose and floppy. You're not bracing your core and keeping a neutral spine. Your back is looking like this: It needs to look like this (on the right): The very first thing you need to work on, before anything, is learning to brace and keep a neutral spine. Here's a good…

Heel striking is caused by a shoe's heel-to-toe drop. Shoes where the heel is much higher than the toe lead to heel striking. More on that here: http://www.gearinstitute.com/getschooled/item/what-is-heel-drop Looking at OP's pic, it does appear that his shoes have some fat heels. If you're talking about naturally.. if we…

I'm assuming it's in your low back and it's a posterior herniation (the disc is bulging to the rear)? That's the most common. If it is, I've been through that before. I'll tell you what I did and what I avoided. I had a posterior disc bulge. The most important thing was avoiding exercises that might cause any flexion…

I'm going to assume it's all generic, not top-quality equipment. I would not pay $375 for it. At 50 cents/lb, which is the absolute most you should pay for used weights, that's only $230 in weight. The rest of the stuff I'd say is $85lbs of misc equipment. Bad deal for sure, unless it comes with a really good piece of…

Try to keep your neck relaxed and neutral. You're probably looking up and keeping it tight.

The benefits of weightlifting shoes are that they elevate your heel which keeps your torso more upright during squats and the soles don't compress under heavy load which gives you a stable base. The Nike Romaleos that you have pictured also have straps that let you strap your foot down tight to eliminate any lateral…

I own this rack: http://www.ebay.com/itm/361447851085 It's pretty good. You're not going to find anything better in that price range, unless you somehow manage to find a great deal for a used one on Craigslist. The seller is currently out of stock, but I talked to him a few days ago and I think he'll be having a new batch…

This.

I see three issues: 1. Your feet are collapsing and knees are caving in. 2. You don't appear to be bracing properly. 3. Your weight is coming onto your toes. I'd focus on 1 and 2, then see how #3 responds. To stop your feet/knees from collapsing, first thing you should do is ditch those running shoes. Why? Well squatting…

Generally, machines suck because they force your body into unnatural movement patterns. Stick to free weights primarily.

Tape measure and bodyfat calipers.

Roll them with a tennis or lacrosse ball. http://www.floota.com/SMR-Calves.html

Neither his squats or deadlift were fine. His feet are collapsing on the squat, and he never finds a flat back for his deadlift even from the very beginning. Op, Squat: your feet are pronating (rolling in) and your knees are caving in. Try pushing your knees out. Or if pictures help: You're on the right, but if you push…

Do whatever works best for you. It's all personal preference and doesn't make a difference.

I do most of my shopping there. All of the Aldi-brand stuff I've tried has been good. Give the fit & active labeled items a try. That's the brand name for their lower-calorie items.

No carbs, low sodium, drink as much water as you can, diuretic pills.

Haha I'm sure he doesn't really believe one should ignore signs of pain. But I did state that if you're lifting and something hurts then take steps to fix it or stop if necessary. To which he responded he completely disagrees and he's sticking to it. I'm just busting his chops about it because he's being stubborn. Anyway,…

I'm still waiting to hear what other sound advice you have besides disregarding all signs of pain and injury. Maybe you'd recommend some crossfit-style squats like these, just to really guarantee a hospital visit :p :

Lol. I thought you would've realize by now that I was giving OP advice beyond the scope of soreness because he is a beginner. Hence why I said: And of course you completely disagree. I even broke things down further, explaining what I meant by "listening to your body", to help with your reading comprehension issues: Go on.…

Standing by disregard signs of pain and injury, is that correct? Got it. Your prize is a get-well soon card. You've earned it.

Holy crap that's amazing! Great job!

You're kidding, right? Even a complete noob knows when something feels wrong. Hell, a child knows. You do not have to be an expert to realize oh *kitten* my back really hurts when I pick this weight up, it feels painful when I do shoulder presses, or my knees really hurt when I squat. Injuries come when people ignore these…

If you're new to strength training the best advice I can give you is to always listen to your body. There are different levels of soreness. Some you can push through; others you can not. So if you feel like you are too sore to work out then don't. What's one or two extra days of rest in the grand scheme of things anyway?…

First, make sure you're squatting in a shoe that doesn't compress - so a flat, minimalist shoe, or even barefoot, is great. Your feet should be stable at all times, and you can't do that in a cushioned shoe. Squatting in a cushioned shoe, like a typical running shoe, is the equivalent of trying to squat on top of a…

My best advice would be don't end up overpaying. Most ads are overpriced. I saw the majority of used weight sets going for around the same price I could get them new from a store. You can get a NEW 300lb weight set (this includes the bar) for $200 or less (when it goes on sale or there's a good coupon) at Dick's, Sears,…

I noticed a few people comment about having knee pain when squatting below parallel, but at or above parallel there are no problems. The deeper you go, the more difficult it is to maintain external rotation. Once you lose external rotation, you lose knee stability - the knees collapse and no longer track over the toes…