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  • The 5x5 program I am doing, you increase the poundage only on the last workout of the week. So Monday say you do, 60kg. Wednesday, you do a little less (the program says you do the 3rd set and 4th set at the same weight, I always do a little less than Mondays), then Friday Is your heavier day, when you add weight. So…
  • For my exercise journal thing on here, I put the amount of plates I lift, then do a +plus bar. In my basement gym I just put down the amount of weight that I use on one side of the bar, in my log. Myfitness pal - Squat 1x5: 210lb + bar At home log - Squat 1x5: 105lb Doesn't really matter, I like to keep track of what's on…
  • I'm not saying it isn't hard work, Of course Posing for an hour+ would be very taxing on your body. I'm just saying He wouldn't lift for 5-8hrs a day, everyday. "You can't climb the ladder of success, with your hands in your pockets" - Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • Well for professionals they just don't lift weights for 5-8 hours a day, they lift for a certain period, massage/chiropractor, sleep, eat, run, other types of drills (specific to their sport, soccer, basketball, football,etc), stretch, sleep, eat. Even with Arnold, he may have had some marathon workout sessions, but I've…
  • Which workout are you referring to? The Level I exercise program? I would just do a Push/Pull/legs program (even though I am doing 5x5 currently) But it all depends on what your goal is. If it is to get stronger/gain muscle, lift first. If the cardio/weight loss is more important, Run first. If you have 2 - 5k runs on the…
  • Just joined Today, From Toronto Area. Long time lifter. But have never reached the goals I have wanted. Nutrition always seems to be the lost part of my program. Thought I'd start tracking my food, help me eat cleaner.
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