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Underestimating calories eaten overestimating calories burned common problem.

unfortunately, there's no way to really replicate barbell squats or deadlifts effectively. And don't say pistol squats.

sure, save you some money. I'd look at a suspension trainer too (like jungle gym xt)

As long as you need, up to 3 minutes.

358 is likely closer to the truth.

The strongest people in the world lift barbells and other heavy objects. Many very strong people use bodyweight nearly exclusively (gymnasts) Consider your goals, and what you enjoy. I do both.

Exercise through soreness. Rest injury.

Read thishttp://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/of-whooshes-and-squishy-fat.html

Please ignore the beachbody spam. Also consider new rules of lifting for women.

A GOOD lifting partner... Or alone.

Muay thai killed my lifting.mainly due to overuse issues and having my body battered. Going for a pr on squats after taking heavy bombs on your quads.... Without sparring though it wasnt bad. If you are self teaching you niss out on thr most important parts. Like the clinch. I think focusing on muay Thai while lifting 2x a…

That's the problem with HRMs. They are based on what an athlete burns at a certain heart rate. And they are very, very optimistic.

12 calories per minute is like, near maximum, constant exertion by a top level athlete. I wouldn't trust anything much more than 3/minute for walking. Even for a large person.

6-7 calories per hour. Not day. And being muscular is a great way to burn calories. Ask anyone that is in a deficit at 3000-5000 calories per day. :)

Wifey pulled 225 for a pr cold after not lifting for a year... But she has a freakishly strong deadlift.

5/3/1 is way, way, way less aggressive than Starting Strength or Stronglifts 5x5. You add more weight in a couple days on SL or SS than you do in a month on 5/3/1.

If it's too light, then you aren't doing stronglifts.

Pistol squats are a great mobility test.

Squats, glute bridges, they can help build muscle, but if you are at a high body fat percentage it's not going to really help with the shape much until you lose the fat. That's not to discourage you - you should definitely start doing them now, just set realistic expectations.

in before "its wrong to use a smith machine." As logn as you let people work in when they want to, no problem.

Buy a good barbell. Get Craigslist plates. Any olympic barbell from rogue. Not having a barbell is better than a **** barbell.

Yea. But take it easy. Expect slower progress in both for a bit.

Yea. But take it easy. Expect slower progress in both for a bit.

No advice given yet, only a qualifying question asked before suggesting a program. Whats dangerous is suggesting exercises without assessing physical limitations. And only bar weight after months indicates a problem- medical, form, or even attitude. It needs assessment first.

Check out new rules of lifting for women.

By all means... Add a bunch of other extra exercises as a beginner and never get strong.

after 5 months you should be doing 135-180lbs on your squat. Do you have some large health issue causing a problem?

as long as you have nutrition within 24 hours before or after, you're fine.

Pistols are a great way to develop balance, but are in no way a substitute for a barbell. Assuming you want maximum strength of course. If you have no desire to compete in strength sports or be freakishly strong... what's it matter.

Lift weight now. Lose weight until you're at a reasonable body fat level.