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Recommended backpack weight for hiking
Hi all. I'm a novice hiker who's planning my first long hike in the coming months. I will hike for half a day, camp out and hike back the next day. Then I will spend 2 more days in the mountains after that doing some shorter hikes. Will be carrying all my own stuff for each hike. Warm climate but gets kinda cold at night…
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Are you heavier or lighter than the poster above?
Pretty self explanatory. Just guess based on the photo. No need to post your actual weight.
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How many chin ups can you do?
How many chin ups can you do and at what bodyweight? Chin ups are where the palm of you hands are facing you. My record is 6 @ 140 lbs (63.5 kg). Currently I can only do 4 @ 151 lbs (68.5 kg).
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Bench Press form
Looking for some feedback on my bench press form. I've never been assessed by a trainer so anything I learned was from YouTube or from my friends. The video is over a year old. I'm using 90 lbs (41 kg) for 10 reps and 3 sets here. https://youtu.be/h8400aGupPI
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Deadlifting on Smith Machine
Is a good idea? How's my form? https://youtu.be/b-JtK4GoiTs
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How many countries have you been to?
Rules: Your home country is included. No minimum time limit for your stay. You only have to have set foot in the country. Airport transfers are not counted if you didn't leave the secure part of the airport You can count England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as separate countries! My score is 19. Of the 19, I've…
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Irish guy in the Philippines - Looking to get leaner
Hi all. I'm a 31 year old Irish guy living and working in the Philippines. I'm looking to lose a bit of weight, get leaner, fitter and healthier. My stats are 5'7" and 156 lbs. I work night shift (6pm-3am) which makes it more difficult (but not impossible) to stick to a balanced diet or keep a consistent gym routine. Also,…
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Your greatest feat of strength?
For the lifters out there, what is the feat of strength that you are most proud of?
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Clapping Pushups
Am I doing it right? https://youtu.be/lItNI9ia1C4
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Decent 5k time
Hi runners. What's considered a decent 5k time in running circles? I'm a 32 year old guy who runs recreationally but I want to get into it competitively. My current best is 23:18 but I did run under 22 minutes when I was in my mid 20s and that's where I want to get to.
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What should a skinny person wear to look good?
Any tips on what kind of clothes a skinny guy should wear and what he should avoid wearing? I run middle to long distance so I don't have much meat on me. I'm 5'7" (170 cm) and 141 lbs (64 kg) soaking wet.
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Calf Raise Video
Any advice on my calf raises? Before you say it, I'm using a Smith Machine because there's no rack available at my condo gym. It's not ideal but for this short range of motion, it should not make any difference. This is 177 lbs (80 kg) for 6 full reps. I weigh 147 lbs (67 kg) here. I'm 5'7" (170 cm)…
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Random fitness and body stats - How do you match up?
Just for fun! Post yours if you are brave enough to see how we match up! Height: 5'7" Weight: 145 lbs Waist: 31 ins Arms: 12 ins 2K run: 8:17 Bench press max (1rm): 132 lbs
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5 chin ups - video - advice needed
This is me doing 5 chin ups today. My goal is 10. https://youtu.be/StMeadEtb50 Height: 5'7" (170cm) Weight: 148 lbs (67.5 kg) Am I doing it right? Any advice on how to improve?
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32 - Male - 5'7" - CW 146 lbs - GW 140 lbs
Hi my name is Richie. I'm Irish but living in Philippines for a number of years. Age: 32 Height: 5'7" (170 cm) Weight: 146 lbs (66.5 kg) Body fat around 18% I have been active all my life without ever being particularly athletically gifted. I regard myself as quite fit but I'm not particularly strong. I can run 2km in 8:12…
