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Hmm. The bar looks like it's sitting on your scapulae not on your traps. Regardless, some people just squat better high or low. I think you probably just need to work on maintaining tightness in your core. When you lose tightness at the bottom of your squat there is a tendency to lose the weight forward. I suggest a deload…

You're probably imagining it. One week is too soon to see changes. Three months is more reasonable.

Start StrongLifts 5x5. Get the app too. Great for beginners. BTW, strength training will probably help your back in the long run. Building supporting muscle will probably help alleviate the pressure causing your sciatica.

Have you considered switching to high-bar squat? You probably won't move as much weight, but it forces you into a more upright position which might help you to keep from shifting forward. Make sure your knees aren't collapsing in. Concentrate on forcing them out at the bottom of your squat. Also, make sure you are…

Dude, you're an animal!

Have you looked into sumo deads? They hit the quads and adductors hard but less stress on the lower back. I prefer conventional but I lift sumos as an accessory.

The powerlifting program I'm running right now is from the Reddit Fitness page. It's called 2-Suns 5/3/1 LP. It's a five-day split-body routine (Day 1 is upper body, Day 2 lower body, etc). It will challenge you quite a bit (two lifts a day, 17 sets total), but it will absolutely make you strong if you stick with it. You…

I lift five days a week on a split-body program (Google for 2-Suns 5/3/1 LP for specifics). On the other days, I try to get in a two-mile run, a fifteen-mile bike ride or a five-mile hike. I also walk about 20 miles a week.

Two months is not enough time to see results unless you're eating way under your TDEE. I've been lifting heavy weights for five months and just barely started to see changes in my body after about three months. Honestly, you're not moving enough weight with small kettlebells to see the kind of change you're hoping for.…

Don't ever compare yourself to others. There will always be someone better, stronger, and faster than you. Just be better than the person you were yesterday.

Good job! Be sure to keep your back straight during the pull. It's quite rounded in that video and that can lead to injury as the weight gets heavier. Try doing hip hinge exercises. Google for hip hinge with a broomstick. This exercise will help you learn what it feels like to be in the correct position.

Been lifting since January. One of my goals this year is a 300 lb deadlift. Pulled 7 reps at 250 lbs two weeks ago. Hope to hit 300 for reps sometime in July. https://youtube.com/watch?v=CYJmfEit2HA

You spent four years trying it yourself and you regressed. I agree with Machka9. You should seek professional help. You are a prime candidate for a heart attack or stroke. I'm not trying to be mean or an alarmist, but your life literally depends on you losing weight.

Creatine facilitates the production of ATP in muscle cells to allow a bit of extra work before exhaustion. I've been using it for a month and have put on about five pounds of water weight in that time. I don't know how much of an effect it's had on my lifting but the scientific literature backs up its effectiveness. It…

Make sure you are getting 1g protein per pound lean body weight. After that, eat calorie-dense foods to fill out your calories. I make macadamia nut butter. It contains 230 calories per oz. I mix it into a protein shake with one cup of whole milk for a total of 500 calories. Sorry, I just saw that you're lactose…

I was on it. Squatting 3x a week was too much, especially on days that were paired with deadlifts. I'm on a modified 5-3-1 linear progression now that I like much better. Stronglifts did give me a good base to move on to other programs though. Sorry, I just realized to said Starting Strength not Stronglifts. The only thing…

You should really be getting up and moving for five-ten minutes every hour at the desk. You don't have fifteen minutes during the day to go outside for a walk? It will help you physically and mentally.

Name: Aaron Total Weight lost: 3 lbs Time it took to lose: 6 weeks How long in maintenance: 6 weeks Maintenance weight range: 190-180 (New)Average weight recorded from previous month: 190 Week of... 6th February: 190 13th February: 189 20th February: 27th February: Success/struggles of the week: I have three goals for the…

I love to lift and I love to cycle. Maybe you need to look into a different cardio activity. I despise running.

How are you tracking your calories burned? Make sure you have an accurate total before considering them in your plan. Most people greatly overstate their calories burned.

This is correct.

Deadlifts are my favorite lift! They're the best test for overall strength. I highly recommend you add them. :)

What lifting program are you doing?

Diet is the best for reducing fat. Eat at a deficit. Combine with barbell squats to maintain and build muscle.

Wear a HRM.

I just enjoy lifting. I'd do it every day if I could, but my 46 year-old body would protest.

My wife's podiatrist told her that barefoot/forefoot running guaranteed him a lot of business. Take that for what you will.

You won't get overly toned unless you work incredibly hard to attain that goal. Heavy lifting will build muscle, but you won't bulk up unless you eat a lot and lift heavy. I recommend the Stronglifts 5x5 program. you can Google it and find out all the information you need to know.

If you're doing programs with compound lifts like deadlifts. presses and squats, you can't complete those in 25 minutes. If you're pushing yourself, each heavy set requires at least three minutes of rest.

Forget the chiropractor and find a real doctor who can help you diagnose your back issues.