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  • A set is a set. What I think that you are asking is more towards the actual exercise. It really depends on the goal that you are trying to achieve. Since this is weight loss type of forum I am going to agree with the others that posted. When I was training for power I was using very low reps and sometimes I would rest for…
  • Just because they are overweight doesn't mean that they don't have any knowledge in fitness. They just probably make bad nutritional choices and like the beer.
  • There is a technique called active recovery where you would use the same muscles but not as hard just to get the blood flowing to them. If you are really sore just slow down but don't stop unless it just absolutely hurts to bad to continue.
  • Women lack that all important hormone that makes a man a man. Do not worry about looking manly when losing your weight and do your strength training.
  • The couch to 5k is an excellent program if you want to start running. If you are really unfit then I wouldn't do a 6 day cardio regimen. Do one and maybe some walking or an elliptical or some other type of cross training where you are not working as hard. Strength training is always a great option to as someone mentioned…
  • The most I have ever deadlifted was 450lbs and I don't have back problems. It is all in the how you lift using proper form. I hope to one day beat my personal record and get into the 600's. Anyways good job for you and keep on lifting.
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