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Nice. As @Cherimoose showed us, this is why you do your own research and don't take the media (TV, Radio, Magazines, Blogs, Web-Sites) word for anything they claim.

The only thing I'll say about this is to go find the actual studies that are being mentioned and others if possible. Unfortunately you're hearing this information 2nd-hand and not direct from the paper and writers can put their own slant on these topics. It's important to understand the population, control group, and full…

RE Genetic Limits: How do you define genetic limits? I think limitations in progress on MFP is largely due to knowledge and experience. You mention what you've seen posted and if you think about; if you have the knowledge and experience, you're not asking questions on MFP about what you should do. There's a fair-base of…

I would agree more with Jorocka then this statement. I find it very hard to believe that MOST people, perhaps some, have found their genetic potential. What is most likely the case is that they've hit a plateau with whatever cookie-cutter program they're following and do not have the education or experience to move past…

I would suggest going to something like Google Scholar and doing your own peer-reviewed research. A thread like this can just provide a whole lot of conflicting ideas based on what others have read, be it peer-reviewed or opinion, which will just turn into a *kitten*-storm of debate and name-calling. A. Yes, protein for…

Yeah basically you'll likely just stay about where you're at as your body adapts and just becomes proficient and managing the same stimulus over and over again. If you're happy then that's fine, keep doing it. The only potential problem I see is that it does become more of a routine then exercise and you might get bored…

Why does it have to be 5 days? 5-days versus 3 or 4 isn't really indicative of success in getting stronger; it's more common to body-building or figure athletes. There are a variety of good programs, StrongLifts5x5, IceCreamFitness 5x5, Beyond 5/3/1, Starting Strength, etc. I would start with one of those for a good…

Unfortunately I think the side arguments when inaccurate info is provided and people try to correct that person to not sway the OP into the wrong direction and it unfortunately divulges into a *kitten*-storm. Hence the ways of MFP, what's one to do...

Are you associating NASM's training methods and young athletes? If so, that would be a poor correlation. Yes, the OPT model can be used to train athletes, but it is also easily adaptable to individuals that are de-conditioned / previously sedentary, returning from injury and released from PT, even the elderly. Performance…

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Not at all, it has a purpose as well; it just seemed as if he put it on the same level as the squat. It depends on how the leg press is built of course, but you typically start in a very hips-flexed and knees flexed position and finish in a knees extended but hips still flexed position, so it's largely just a quadriceps…

Yes, the exercises all do different things and depend on what you need. I'm curious as to why the OP thinks the Leg Press is such a good exercise? In some ways it's really just a complicated isolation exercise, depending on how the Leg Press is designed of course.

Yeah, Muscle Confusion I think is a misunderstood thing. First, the SAID principle basically states that to get stronger at something you must keep doing it. armylife touches on that above. Now, I have listened to other very strong men that have said for isolation / accessory movements to vary them often. Matt Wenning has…

Here's the thing, if you take somebody that is previously un-trained and they have no idea how to properly do a movement outside of a YouTube video, having somebody do a maximal load without knowing how to properly execute a movement is going to teach them poor form. 85% of one's training max is relative to the individual.…

It really just depends on the individual. Many people that are previously untrained have underdeveloped glutes and hamstrings; the glutes especially are key movers in the squat. Not to mention there are likely some basic mobility issues. Somebody in that situation trying to do a barbell squat, for example, will probably do…

I never said it did. I have my NASM PES, so I'm very familiar with the OPT model. But depending on the individual, based on the OPT model it may not be appropriate to start an athlete or client in a Maximal Strength or Maximal Power stage correct? Depending on the client, they may need to start out in Phase 1 Stabilization…

Yeah exactly, the program starts off light so unless you have some major mobility issues you should be fine. When choosing your starting weight always err on the side of light, progress slowly, and you'll be fine. SL doesn't become heavy until several cycles in and your body will adapt appropriately as you slowly progress.…

SL is great for a new lifter with little to no knowledge of how to program their own training. If you enjoy it and it's working for you then keep doing it. The important thing to remember is that if it supports your training goals and you're seeing progress towards those goals, then what you're doing is good. If you're…

If your goal is to be in good physical shape then give CF a shot, just try and vet the different boxes in your area for the best coaches so you are taught properly and can avoid injuries. CF coupled with good nutrition and you'll be able to manage your weight as you want to.

Here's the thing, if you're already experiencing this issue you don't want to add more stress to the muscles in your leg. Look-up "Cumulative Injury Cycle" and "Davies Law"; you don't want to exercise that other leg right now. Work with your Physio and unfortunately you have to be patient, do what they tell you to do and…

You have to make the judgement call for yourself and like what you see in the mirror or just how you feel in general. It's probably easier to start lifting and build a good base of strength while dropping some weight, if you need to that is; then switch gears and work on muscle hypertrophy. There are so many ways to train…

True bulking is a combination of total volume and surplus calorie consumption. I think ideally you want to do a compound lift as the focus of the session and a couple isolation exercises to help support the muscles of the compound lift. Something like the Ice Cream 5x5 is probably not a bad place for you to start as you're…

Unfortunately that is largely the issue. Of course losing some bodyfat will help but it is largely about your skin cells. I've seen a lot of very fit women that have a fair amount of cellulite on their legs, just not a lot you can do about it.

That kind of sucks, I bet Jim doesn't get any kick-back from the developer yet he's got an app based on another man's work.

There are a lot of ways to work the system nowadays with 5/3/1; you should see some of the stuff Jim has on his membership site now. :smile: Remember that Joker Sets are an add-on that you really only do when you're feeling really good; they can beat you up a little especially after a couple cycles into it. Also, they tend…

Do you have a Pilates instructor?

Congratulations! Definitely make sure that you're cleared to exercise by your doctor. Secondly and assuming you are; your body has been changing and under a lot of stress for 42 weeks. My wife is currently pregnant so I'm seeing this first hand. :smile: Your body has been through a lot of stress and adaptation to changing…

You really need to read the book to understand how 5/3/1 is used. The %'s listed should not be applied to your 1RM but rather a Training Max which Jim discusses in the book. Jim does not have an app, some folks have taken it upon themselves to do it but don't really explain things very well and really do 5/3/1 a…

And that's fine, nothing wrong with that. I'm just curious as to how the OP could go from 7.5 to 8 and have such a large drop-off in reps when the first 12 were easy. If there first 12 were a struggle I could understand it better as a max rep effort can be very fatiguing.

Being tired is not going to take you from 12 EASY reps to 6 MAX reps, something is not right there.