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Thoughts on a weightlifting belt?
What are your thoughts on weightlifting belts? (Best brands, prices, etc..) I don't have any major issues squatting or deadlifting, however I've been looking into purchasing a belt to up my numbers. Are they beneficial or a waste?
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Overhead squats
I've been slowly adding overhead squats into my program lately and I know they will take time and lots of practice, but I'd love to hear any tips you guys may have to help me improve. :)
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What does YOUR leg day routine look like?
I'm getting bored with my routine and I want to switch it up. So I'm curious as to what everyone's leg day routine looks like. Whatcha got?
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Progress Shy First World Problems
I wasn't sure exactly which category to post this under, but am I the only weirdo who is incredibly shy about my progress? It's been three years since I made the decision to pick up some weights and stop binge drinking & eating del taco every day. With that being said, I know my body has changed drastically but I don't…
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Creatine or nah?
Newbie to creatine here. I just barely started supplementing with the stuff about a week ago. My main goal is to progress more in all of my main lifts and gain some lean muscle mass. I've read a zillion articles (okay maybe not that many but it feels like it!) about the many benefits of creatine but I've also been told by…
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Pre workout meal/snack + bloating
Hello! :) I workout every morning before going to work which usually consists of strength training for 60-90 minutes or a quick HIIT session on my busier days. I loooove breakfast and I feel like my workouts are not the same unless I eat a good meal in the morning. However, I find myself feeling bloated lately and it's…
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Late Night Snacking For Gals Who Just Love Food
Hey guys. So, I'm 5'6" and weigh 135 lbs even. I eat a lot of veggies, fruits, lean meats, ya know basic "clean" foods during the day. My macros are currently sitting at 1700 cals, 190c/130p/48f. However, even with how often I eat throughout the day and no matter how nutrient dense my meals are, I'm SO hungry once night…
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Tight hips!
Hey there. Does anyone have some useful tips for loosening up the hip flexors? To put into perspective, I work on my squats twice a week. One day full of heavy leg work and the other light to moderate weight with higher volume. I've started warming up my joints longer than usual and I now have been squatting using a…