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Deadlift (Regular, Stiff Leg aren't near as bad) Lunges Clean and Press
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I am working on getting my certification through ISSA at this time, so I am hoping to be in a position to be able to help people along in their fitness journey a bit better once I accomplish that. As my ability to instruct from that position is still in its early stages, admittedly, my best source of information comes from…
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Sure. Handsome. Whatev. LOL
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I agree that someone who is completely new (100% beginner) might want to look into an established plan before making one of their own. Someone above mentioned that they had a trainer and that they had accumulated a bit of experience with strength training and wanted to try to customize a plan closer to their personal…
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Never broken anything. Ever won big in Vegas?
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I would try 80's hair metal bands too- stuff like Poison, Motley Crue, Great White, White Snake, with some Judas Priest, and Ozzy Osbourne thrown in for good measure. =)
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HAHA I am not usually a regular here. I am on BB.com a lot more =P
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Abs, bro!
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I wouldn't do carb cycling every day...I try to keep my protein and carbs about the same for most days, and then trim it way down for two days or so and then cycle fats way down for another two.
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How so? There are so many ways to do things and this is by no means exhaustive, but I only listed what I consider to be very common knowledge among lifters for those who aren't familiar with it and tried to limit the "broscience" to a minimum. =P Simply meant to be a starting point, not an end all. Granted, what works for…
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Likes plaid shirts? =P
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I am currently following an upper/lower split myself and will share in the coming days. If you spread that over 4 days, you should be able to get by with 45 minutes to an hour and a half a day. Getting ready to head out of town to Vegas for a few days tomorrow, so please bear with me. =)
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I agree that long term it works make more sense to put together a home gym. Most people don't have thousands of dollars to invest in that all at one time, however. Intervals of 30 seconds of hard intensity to one minute of rest are what I usually use. Target heart rate for fat loss varies from person to person depends on…
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Another rocker/metalhead head here. My list includes: Ozzy Osbourne- Let me hear you scream Ozzy Osbourne- Hellraiser Ozzy Osbourne- Desire AC/DC- Thunderstruck AC/DC- Highway to hell AC/DC- High Voltage Judas Priest- Living after Midnight Judas Priest- Turbo Lover Sammy Hagar- Theres only one way to rock Toys in the…
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That is the best way to go about it, IMO! =)
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Of course, by all means add away. =)
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There are plenty of factors to consider, maintenance intake being one of them. Specific macro levels also play a role- one can have a higher protein intake while still being at a slight caloric deficit and still gain *to an extent*. Of course, a dedicated bodybuilder who lifts continuously heavy will not grow muscle at a…
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When I was younger, I used a bowflex when first starting and found them to be a decent enough option for resistance training, but in my experience, I have made far more progress with a bench and a set of free weights for several reasons- 1: The bowflex controls the range of motion and for you, while free weights force you…
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Sorry, my mistake- I should have worded it differently- The pathway between my brain and fingers got crossed for a moment, so thanks for correcting me. (Been a long day) Of course, one pound is going to universally be one pound, so I should have simply said that because of the differences in density, one pound of fat will…
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That depends on how light "light" is. As a general rule, if you are using a weight that you can perform 3 to 4 sets at 10-12 reps each, with the first set being fairly comfortable and the last few reps are a challenge, you would be good to go. It is all about pushing yourself- I am a firm believer in lifting heavy for both…
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^^^ That reminds me, Also- I completely neglected to mention that if you are doing strength training as well as cardio while trying to lose fat and are gaining muscle that there is a possibility of the scale not moving very quickly as well. As muscle is more dense than fat, one pound of muscle weighs about 1.5 times as…
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Even if I helped just one person by sharing something that worked for me, then I did my job. All in a days work. =P
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I am a big fan of upper/lower routines over a four day split. I usually keep to the 8-10 rep range, but when going for strength I will pick my first compound lift and do a 5x5 for it. Following this overall plan allows for an ideal 48hr recovery (for me, at least) before hitting muscles again. =)
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Amateur Bodybuilder here, fellow gym rat, and in process of getting certified through ISSA- you aren't alone!
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Big fan of 5x5 lifts. I usually throw in 2-3 light warm up sets and then go into my five working sets. These work best for compound exercises for like presses, deadlifts, and squats. Smaller muscle groups, I would stick to more in the 8-12 rep range. These really are great for both strength and endurance, not necessarily…
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I don't like to eat anything heavy right before a workout, especially if taking a pre-workout. I wouldn't eat anything at all within an hour to an hour and a half before hitting the gym, but before that window I would have something with some healthy carbs and protein. Avoid fat because they are slow digesting and will…
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It is absolutely possible. Keep protein high to feed muscles, and healthy fats high. Moderate carb intake, or at the very least time intake to right when you wake up and/or right after your workout (strength train) to replace muscle glycogen that was lost during lifting. Keep no more than a 500 calorie deficit at any given…