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Bench Press - Failing at the Bottom
Hi All - I am struggling with progressing my bench press - I fail at my chest. I am working on some form issues (moving to flat footed bench instead of on my toes, which so far seems to really be helping my leg drive), but I am curious if there are any specific accessory lifts I could add. I feel as though I can control…
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First Powerlifting Meet - a Few Questions
Hi All - I am about 18 weeks out from my first powerlifting meet and am looking for a bit of help on a few things. 1. I am currently ~175, and am hoping/planning to cut down into the 165 class. With 18 weeks left, it shouldn't be an issue, and I should be finished cutting in enough time to let my strength stabilize. But…
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Slowing Down to Get Faster - question
I understand that slow builds speed. Easy, slow miles, and lots of them. I'm still a newbie runner...have only been running seriously for about a year. I don't incorporate speed workouts or anything like that yet, just slow miles trying to build my base. Question: I don't own a Garmin yet, so the best pace feedback I have…
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Running Tights Recommendations
I'm looking for some new running tights, and would like some brand recommendations. Looking for: -Full length -Heavier material - it gets cold here. -Must have drawstring -Zippered pocket in back for keys And thoughts?
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Rack Pulls
I am unfamiliar with rack pulls...have never attempted them. Are they easier than deadlifts...as in, is one capable of moving much more weight rather than pulling from the floor? What is the benefit?
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5/3/1 Scheduling Question
When I started 5/3/1, I obviously started at the beginning of the program with the 3X5 week. As a result, I hit the 5/3/1 week on all my lifts at the same time. I'm wondering if it would be better to stagger my 5/3/1 weeks. So, I would pull my heaviest deadlifts on that Monday. Wednesday, I would be on 3X3 for squats.…
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Losing Strength with Body Fat
I have always been obese, and didn't work out in a structured way until the beginning of 2013. So for the last year, I've been riding high on newbie gains and my strength has done fabulous things. I try to get my protein, and I lift to preserve LBM. However, I am still trying to lose weight (fat) and I think we can all…
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Benefits of Stretching?
I feel kinda ignorant, but bear with me a minute. I'm not flexible at all. This has caused some problems with my joints because they don't move like should and don't have full range of motion. My physical therapist is currently having me do some stretches to try to get mobility back in my ankle. HOWEVER...muscles can't be…
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Best brand hydration belt?
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CHEESE!
I'd like to branch out and try some new types of cheese. What are your recommendations? I like cheddar, provolone, mozzarella. I don't like Swiss. Is there anything similar to that flavor profile that would be a good place to start?
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Half Marathons and Sprained Ankles - Please Advise
Oh ye gods of the long distance races, please reach down and help a mere mortal. I ran the Columbus half 3 weeks ago. In the first half mile, I had to dodge around a wall of walkers, and felt something give in my ankle. It didn't hurt right away, but by mile 6 I was in serious trouble. I finished the race, limping across…
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RunSafer
http://www.runsafer.com/ This topic comes up a lot on MFP, and I wanted to share this link. I just found out about this program through my local running store...they are hosting a clinic in May that I will be attending. I'm not sure if all of them are free, but I know that at least for my local clinic ASICS is picking up…
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Auto Correct is my Worst Enema
What's the worst auto correct that's happened to you? I was texting my friend, and (tried) to ask her "Are you bartending tomorrow night?" Auto correct fixed it for me: "Are you masturbating tomorrow night?" Thank god she's my best friend. We still get a good laugh.
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Runner Falls in Boston Marathon, Carried Across Finish
I haven't seen this posted anywhere else yet: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2014/04/21/runner-cant-make-it-to-the-boston-marathon-finish-line-so-others-carry-him-to-the-end/
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Teach Me About Duathlons!
So I really suck at swimming, and don't currently have access to a pool, so triathlons are out right now. BUT, I found duathlons and they really intrigue me. What are some good resources for learning about them? Any groups on MFP? What kind of bike would I need?
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Running two halfs close together?
I ran my first half yesterday. They partnered with another half, and if you run both you'll get an extra commemorative medal. The next half is on April 19, 3 weeks away. If I decide to go for this, what should my training plan look like for the next couple weeks?
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I ran a half marathon and didn't die!
Ask my MFP friends...they'll tell you I was worried I would! My previous longest race was a 5k. I decided around Christmas that in 2014, I wanted to run a half and maybe even a full. I started increasing my runs, while looking for that perfect race that would be a good first experience. I found Run the Bluegrass in…
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WHY DO YOU STILL EAT PIZZA??? IT'S UNHEALTHY!!!!!
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Pulled my hamstring the week of my half...
My very first half runs this Saturday, March 29. I squeezed one last good leg workout in last Friday, knowing that I needed to taper my weight lifting this week as well. Yesterday (Sunday) I had a lot of tightness in my hamstring like I had pulled it and it felt cramped up. Today, it's very tight, sore, hurts to straighten…
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Running my first half this Saturday...calorie question
Runners, advice please! I am running my first half on Saturday. I am currently at a 500-800 calorie deficit, aiming for 1-1.5 lb/week loss. Would it be a good idea to eat at or much closer to maintenance this week?
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Foam Rollers and IT Band Syndrome
I went to the orthopedic yesterday for significant IT band pain (which I had surgery on in 2012 to correct a too short IT band). It looks like IT band syndrome. He did a cortizone injection, and said for me to keep stretching and foam rolling. I have one of the foam type of rollers like these:…
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Darn You RunKeeper!
My Runkeeper has been giving me fits here lately...it keeps force closing in the middle of my runs which is a serious issue since I use it for intervals. It's quite annoying to have to keep digging it out of my belt and turning the app back on, and then calculating how many miles I have left to go since it quit in the…
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Squatting with Heels Raised?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7PLEnoxZ0k Ok, maybe I'm just uneducated, but is this a good idea? I couldn't imagine loading 200 pounds on a barbell and then trying to squat like this. :huh: Is there a benefit to squatting like this? ETA: In case you didn't figure it out, beccas27 and I were discussing this video.…
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Runners: Hill work where there are no hills?
How do you add hill work in with no hills? It is FLAT where I live. Super flat. I ran 8 miles last week with an elevation change of maybe 10 feet. I am training for a half marathon, and I am expecting a few hills. Is cranking the incline on a treadmill an okay substitute for running hills? PS I am using Jeff Galloway's…
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Holding Training for a Half Marathon?
I wasn't sure what to title this........ I am almost finished with Jeff Galloway's 5k to 10k training plan. My longest run so far has been 7 miles, and now I'm supposed to taper a little and then run my 10k. I'm looking towards a half marathon sometime in the spring...late April or May probably. My question: When should I…
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Reasons why women should lift????
I'm counting on my MFP peeps to help me out here! I'm all for women lifting, and I'm especially all for women lifting heavy. However, my mom comes from a prior generation where women were mostly expected to be soft and round and lift nothing heavier than a sammich. She *tries* to support my lifting, but just about had a…
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Tried on old clothes, because today I need to feel thin!
Ever have one of those days where no matter what your ticker says, you just feel FAT? Well today I did...so whenever I have a day like that, I pull out the old clothes and try them on! One of my old favorite shirts...I was kinda bummed when I shrunk out of it, but it's okay because I found me a new one almost identical to…
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I think I'm a special snowflake!!!!
Does anyone else consistently weigh less at NIGHT instead of first thing in the morning? And not just by a couple ounces...I weighed 189.8 this morning after peeing before eating, and 188.2 tonight after a full day of eating. And no "evacuation" in between.
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The Unattainable Beauty
I thought this video was neat...even though we all know that the magazines are photoshopped, it's still eye-opening to see it like this! http://www.upworthy.com/see-why-we-have-an-absolutely-ridiculous-standard-of-beauty-in-just-37-seconds
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How much lifting to preserve LBM?
Right now, I am doing Stronglifts, lifting M,W,F. I have started running on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays...training for a half-marathon in the spring and a full marathon in the fall. I maintain about a 500 calorie deficit, eating 1800 (TDEE - 500). As I start running more miles, I will likely start eating a bit more,…
