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Getting in better shape is 90% diet... if you don't have that dialed in you aren't going to lose much. I would work on eating smaller portions/better foods all the time. Get on an actual plan and commit to it, then you will see results.

why are you cutting sodium? You know that you do need it right? Not as much as most people get but as long as you're not overdoing it with the salt you should be fine. LOL of course processed foods are going to be through the roof with their sodium content, I'd be more worried about making sure I'm getting the recommended…

Most of it is glycogen being depleted. There is some fat being burned from your caloric deficit and eating low carb but if you don't up your calories you will start to lose lean body mass.

Hydration and exhaling when you're landing on your right foot. Work on your breathing, the "side stitches" will magically disappear.

If I had more time I'd dedicate more of it to cardio but since I don't I focus on lifting heavy.

Full body routines are great for those starting out. You'll be very sore as your body adjusts but after doing that full body routine for a few weeks or so you shouldn't get DOMS very badly.

I find its hard on my knees if I don't go as low as possible. Most people I see squatting have too narrow of a stance and terrible depth.

If his "chest is collapsing" and his squat is turning into a good morning type lift it is obvious that there are some serious core imbalances. I never said to not exercise but to lose weight first before trying to squat. It will be a lot harder to exercise and lose that extra weight with an injured back.

Why not just keep it simple? What are your goals. Low-moderate carb all the time, on days you workout you can add some extra complex carbs after your workout and watch your calories? You don't need refeed days or carb spiking/cheat days.

This will probably sound mean but you should lose some weight first before you hurt yourself.

LOL

Form looks pretty good, I would widen your stance a few inches. I'm sure you'll get it soon. When I squat I really don't lift with my chest, I just drive my hips up and forward. My shoulders and core are so tight throughout the lift that my chest pretty much stays in the same position until I drive my hips forward.

My bare minimum routine is: Sunday: Legs Squat - Two warm up sets followed by 5x5 with heavy *kitten* weight Leg Press 5x10 Hamstring Curl 4x10 Standing Calf raises 3 sets of static holds superset with 20 full ROM reps with feet pointed inwards like /\ Seated Calf raises, same as above but with feet pointed outwards like…

If it works, why change it? Currently DL + 425 lbs and squat +405 lbs... still following my own 5x5 for those two movements.

mirin depth, I'm lucky that I've never had flexibility issues with going ATG. My profile pic was on the way back up lol

Does she even lift?

pick them up, put them down

Around 2-3 hours when I lift weights... run for about an hour once in a while.

Looks okay, it would be better if you recorded with a heavier load since that is when your form really starts to break down. There is nothing blatantly wrong, just a few things I would fine tune. The good: Your neck/head is in a good position throughout the lift, your feet are turned out and your elbows are raised. What I…

High weight, high reps

Body weight squats are really only useful for getting your heart rate up, I can't really see anyone putting on any muscle doing those.

Looks ok if you want to get your heart rate up for a while, other than that I wouldn't expect much out of it.

I used to pull someone aside if I saw them doing something blatantly wrong because I didn't want to see them get hurt... now I just stare and laugh.

hit 405 lbs DL for reps a few weeks back, looking to move to the 500's soon.

10 lbs of LBM in 19 days, lol. I would find a new doc.

Do both? Cardio after Strength training or on days off?

probably glycogen, water retention and just a rebound from your body being deprived.

just have your pants altered?

Do you have any existing pulmonary/cardiovascular health problems that would make it dangerous to maintain an elevated heart rate? As your body becomes more efficient and you get in better shape your heart rate will go down. I like to stay ~160 bpm but during HIIT I've seen my heart rate hit 200+ and I haven't had any…

~405 lbs for reps btw sometimes I like to squat outside of the rack since the safeties can get in the way.