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  • The deeper you can get while maintaining form in squats, the better you'll help target the hamstrings and glutes on top of working the quads. You should feel your glutes engage at the bottom and stretch a little before contracting to begin the upward movement. Try sitting on a chair, and standing up without leaning…
    in Do squats actually help? Comment by theguyg June 2014
  • Disclaimer: I'm not vegan or vegetarian, so I can offer very little/no insight to that type of diet. The best source of protein IMHO is lean meats. Fish (which is typically lower in calories also) and Chicken/Eggs are my staples. Protein from unprocessed food sources typically digest and absorb better. So while yes, I…
    in Macros? Protein? WHAT? Comment by theguyg June 2014
  • Coachbennettlhs, Beastmode sir! Great numbers, keep us posted on those squat improvements after your next meet.
    in Gents, what do you lift? Comment by theguyg June 2014
  • Great posts all around! Keep it up fellas!
    in Gents, what do you lift? Comment by theguyg June 2014
  • 35 yo, 5'8" 208lbs, BF% high 20's at least probably low 30's, lol. Bench 345x3 Inc Bench 315x3 Shoulder Press (Smith) 205x12 for 4 sets French Press/Inc. Skull 115lbs x 20 Squat 315x8 (haven't tried 1RM) Deadlift 315x6 (haven't tried for 1RM) Always a work in progress. I've only been back in the gym for coming up on 3yrs…
    in Gents, what do you lift? Comment by theguyg June 2014
  • I'll apologize for this long post. I just recently had a very similar conversation with a friend that's 350+ lbs. Work up to a brisk walk of an hour in length. Helps with endurance, light cardio, lower impact so you doesn't put as much stress on your knees. At higher weights, that's an easy injury that can be so incredibly…
    in Morbidly Obese, How Should I Start Strength Training Comment by theguyg June 2014
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