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Peloton vs. vibrating massager for cellulite
Wife was in bed tonight with a vibrating gun trying to remove cellulite. I mentioned the Peloton would be more effective at removing cellulite and she tried to convince me I’m wrong based on her internet research. Which do you think would be better?
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“Sell by” date
How many days after the “sell by” date are you willing to eat chicken breast? Hamburger meat? Assuming it doesn’t smell bad and appears to be fine…
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Peloton for Wife
I spent 1500 on a peloton because my wife had to have it. She has used it once in the two weeks we have had it. I’m I crazy for feeling upset by this?
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Kids breakfast
What do you feed you kids before school? I’ve got picky eaters…. Also, I’m lazy and don’t want to make pancakes etc…
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Evil Trap Bar
Why does the trap bar get a bad rep? I tried deadlifting with it today and it feels much more natural than deadlifting a barbell…
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Aerobic brain chemicals
One day, after doing a few month’s of consistent jogging, I felt this wave of calmness come over my brain. The feeling stayed and really helped my overall well being. Has anyone experienced this? What is the magic formula to cause it to happen if I need another wave?
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Smith Machine Deadlifts and Squats
If the goal of the deadlift and squat is to keep the bar moving straight up and down, why can’t I just use the smith machine? If the smith machine is my only option, how much gains am I giving up using it instead of free weights? Thanks!
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Peloton skipping leg day
Do I need a leg day if I start riding a peloton hard? Can I skip one of my two current leg days? Thanks!
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Extra Lifting
¡I’m currently doing a 3x a week push pull legs routine; workout out during lunch break.. Thinking of adding some dumbbell work at night while I watch TV. For example, some nightly bicep work on chest day, some nightly push-ups after leg day, etc. Any advice on this? Better way to think about it? Age 45, early intermediate…
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Looking for something new
I’ve been training for a while and am bored. I’m thinking of signing up for a bunch of planet fitness and golds gym classes just to try them out. Anyone else go through this and have any advice? Mostly looking for muscle building without getting a trainer. Will probably move on to a trainer if I can’t find what I’m looking…
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In search of pain!
I’m looking for a 2 month challenge to really push my body to the limits; think army boot camp. I have a desk job and will need to return to the office in a few months. This is my last chance to do something epic while I’m still working from home. Anyone have anything? 45 year old, early intermediate lifter. 19% body fat…
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Protein on a Cut
If I am only lifting 3 days a week during a weight cut, do I need 0.8-1.0g of protein per day to prevent muscle loss?
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Protein on a Cut
If I am only lifting 3 days a week during a weight cut, do I need 0.8-1.0g of protein per day to prevent muscle loss?
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Natural Parasite Cleanse
Has anyone tried a parasite cleanse with garlic or some other natural mixture; worms in the intestines mostly? If so, what did you use and did it work? Thanks!
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Maintaining vs cut/bulk
I just read bigger, leaner, stronger by mike Mathews. He said that you can gain about 2lbs of muscle per week on a bulk and 0.5lbs per week on a maintenance diet. If you need to cut after a bulk, would a bulk/cut cycle produce 1lb per week? If so, I'm thinking the extra 0.5lbs per week may not be worth the extra effort for…
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Rate my workout: Push day
45, m, intermediate lifter, 500 cal per day deficit, lifting 3x a week: back/bi, legs/shoulders, chest/tri Am I doing enough on my chest/triceps day? All are 3 sets with 12, 10, 8 reps of increasing weight, last set to failure. Increasing weight when I hit all reps. Exercises: Bench press Incline bench press Skull crushers…
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Rate my back and shoulder workout
45, m, intermediate lifter, 500 cal per day deficit, lifting 3x a week: back/bi, legs/shoulders, chest/tri Am I doing too much back and not enough shoulder? I am exhausted by the time I get to my bent over rows… All are 3 sets with 12, 10, 8 reps of increasing weight, last set to failure. Increasing weight when I hit all…
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Virtual Challenges
Has anyone done any month-long virtual challenges, where you get a medal if you succeed? I’m thinking they might make my goals a little more exciting. How was your experience and do you know of any cheap ones, maybe around 15 dollars total? Thanks!
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Cutting Program
I’ve been running a bulk with stronglifts for about a year. I’m up 30lb, maybe half muscle and half fat. Thinking about doing a cut for a few months. What program should I switch to during the cut to help me keep my gains? Thanks!
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Before and after bf% request
Will some folks please estimate my body fat % in the two photos below? They were taken one year apart. Thanks!
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Stronglifts to madcow
I’ve been on stronglifts 5x5 for 8 months. My bench is 220 x5, deadlifts is 350 x5, and squat is 225 x5. My bench and deadlifts are starting to level off, but I’ve got room to gain on squats. I’m wondering if I could move to a madcow progression on bench and deadlifts and keep doing strong lift progressions on squats. Can…
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Stronglifts 5x5 mini cut
I’ve been on strong lifts 5x5 for 4 months and have made great progress. I’m hitting my first deload and was wondering if I could do a mini cut during the deload to drop a little of the fat I gained. I’d like to do a 750 calorie cut per day for 3-5 weeks to drop 5-8 lbs of fat before starting to eat again when the weight…
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Creating Intermediate Workout
What do you think about the below intermediate workout for a 46 year old male doing a recomp? I know I can get a proven workout, so think of this as a mental exercise to cure the COVID boredom. All that is available is a set of dumbbells, bench, squat rack, barbell with bumper and steel plates and a pull up bar. What are…
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Squat Form Advice
Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks! https://youtu.be/MYEP3iwxLHI https://youtu.be/B9PR2EqvkAE https://youtu.be/THiyGg1OMdg
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Things your spouse does that drives you nuts
Things your spouse does that drives you nuts. Ready... go!
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Rate My Bulk Program
Currently 43 yo, 195lbs at 6’3 with 15% bf. Lifting for 1.5 years, but this is my first bulk. 240 bench, 325 deadlift, unknown squat. 300 cal surplus leanish bulk. 50% carbs, 25% protein, 25% fat. Mostly egg white, bread, rice, protein power, chicken, fish oil, tuna, multi-v A/B workout 4 days a week, dumbbell only Because…
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Random Person vs MFP
Random person vs MFP... Random Person: How many biceps curls should I do in a week? MFP: That depends on your goals, body type, and how your body responds to curls. Random Person: Great! I think I’ll do 60 reps. I like curls and I seem to respond well to that many curls per week. MFP: You really shouldn’t try to create you…
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Half rack advice
I’m thinking of getting the rouge hr-2 once they are back in stock; linked below. I’m wondering if I squat in the 17” space between the vertical bars with the optional pins if the pins are strong enough to protect me if I need to dumping the weight. The pins looks pretty small. How safe would this be? The safety arms look…
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Out of stock
I am looking for a half rack and barbell, but everything is out of stock. Looks like dumbbells are gone as well. What is a guy to do? Thanks!
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Extra calories
The app tells me how many calories I use. The more I exercise, the more it goes up. When bulking, do I eat more calories than the number I burn or just more calories than my base line without exercise?
