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What would be a good endurance goal?
Trying to up the old cardio get a bit fitter in that respect. What would be a good endurance goal to go for??
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What happens after newbie gains?
I am currently on starting strength programme and heading towards phase 2 where I add in the power clean. I think I probably have another week before the deadlifts are to much to recover from 3x a week. My question is when I have taken advantage of all newbie gains and I want to get stronger will this require building…
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What have you achieved in August 2018 and What are your goals for September 2018?
So in August I have achieved: I have lost 6.5 llb I have added 15kg to my back squat I have added 6.5 kg to my Bench Press (30kg yay!) I have added 9.5kg to my Barbell Row I haven't added anything to my deadlift but I was pleased that I sought help after my back was painful. I deloaded the bar from 50kg end of July and…
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Knee pain when squatting
I have recently got to 45kg squat on SL 5x5 and noticed a pain right in the middle of my knee cap. Any ideas what this could be and how to ease it? I am 79.5kg and have a height of 5'1 could I perhaps be putting to much strain on my knees (pain only in the left knee? Perhaps I need to lower body weight before upping squat…
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Deadlifting with a trap bar, a true reflection of Barbell deadlift strength?
So "friend" of mine has been lifting since January using a trap bar for deadlifting. He claims that for his 5x5 he can lift 200kg which means for his 1RM he thinks its probably 257kg putting him in the advanced weightlifting bracket using - https://strengthlevel.com/strength-standards/deadlift. (he is 120kg) Don't get me…
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SL 5x5 Deadlifts
Today I did my 50kg deadlift 1 x 5 ... I had to pause between each lift and reset myself. On the last two I had to pause for a minute before lifting. Does this count? Or should I have done each deadlift consequtively without pausing?
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Stronglifts.. twinge in back and other things
So I am doing stronglifts 5x5 and today I did 32.5kg squat, 21kg OHP and 50kg DL I felt a twinge in my lower back/hip which radiated down my leg. it wasn't "painful" but it was there. I think it my be a trapped nerve? I read that weight lifting can cause inflamed nerves. Any thoughts? Could my weight be anything to do with…
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Stronglifts 5x5 - When did things get heavy?
I am 5'1 female doing stronglifts. For my next workout it will be a 30kg squat, 21kg BP and 50kg DL. My deadlift today was pretty heavy and i think this week the squat might start to get heavy... when did you start to notice the weights getting heavier or even hit your first stall?
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First Powerlifting Competition
So I have entered my first powerlifting competition for next month. I wondered if anyone had any training advice? I am currently working with a PT while doing SL 5X5 plus accessory work. I am a bit worried that I won't be lifting to standard. Any general/specific advice?
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12 Week Body Transformation
So yesterday I purchased "Thinner Leaner Stronger" by Michael Mathews and have decided to follow his plan over the next 12 weeks. I have set my calorie intake to lose 1llb a week while doing compound lifts 3x per week (Squats, Deadlift, Bench Press and Push Press) and cycling 6 miles per day on my commute. My macros have…
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Dog Sled
Anybody ever use a sled at the gym? Used one with my PT today it was AMAZING. Going to add it into my workout. Was good fun.
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Calculating maintenance calories accurately
Do I have this right. Say I weigh myself today at 78kg and accurately as possible eat at 1800 calories a day for a few weeks. Then I reweigh and have lost 4lb. Am I right in thinking that: Maintenence = 4 x 3500 = 14000 calories Then 140000 / no of days since original weigh in + 1800 calories Thank you
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Early days of strength training and DOMS
So I am in week two of my strength training program and on Monday I did deadlifting with my PT. I have woken this morning with DOMS on my lower back. I don't think it will ease come Wednesday when I am going back into the gym for my second lifting session (squats, and push.press) In terms of optimal training, what is the…
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Confused. Paralysis by analysis. Paleo, calorie counting, Slimming World. Can't stick to one method
So my heading is a summary of how I feel/always feel about fat loss and nutrition. I get the fundamentals of nutrition and fat loss, eating at calorific deficit to lose fat, while lifting weights and visa versa for muscle gain. My problem is that I jump between plans, ways of doing things which ultimate leads me to not…
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Difference between training at % of 1RM and something like 5x5 progression
So I am wondering what the difference between working at percentage of your 1rm as opposed to working on something like SL 5x5, for a novice lifter?
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Had a body scan today - thoughts on results?
Hey, So today I had a body scan done as i am about to start a weightlifting program with a PT. I am female, 5'1.. results: Weight: 78.7kg BF %: 24.2% Fat Mass: 19.1kg Lean Mass: 59.6kg Waist to hip ratio: 0.82 My goals are to increase my lean mass & reduce my fat BF% & to get stronger on the SL 5X5 lifts. Any comments,…
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Low calorie and cheap protein options
I am looking for cheap ways to up my protein intake, with hopefully low calorie options. Any ideas?
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Working with a personal trainer for weightlifting goals
Hello, So today I contacted a PT to get me started (again) with weightlifting. He asked me what my goal was. Although I said to him I do want to lose weight, ultimately what I want from him is to help me get as strong as possible on the squat, deadlift, benchpress and pushpress. I am hoping that weightloss/a learner…
