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Share your workouts OCTOBER here
Hi there, it's been a long time since I've checked in here. Wanted to drop in and share that I've been fairly consistent with workouts since early summer. I've just been going in, got my 5x5 and got out - no accessory work or random workouts to speak of. Last night I went to the gym to just try and burn some calories, I'd…
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Article: more than one way to 5x5
Here's an article from the Starting Strength blog. Interesting. I use approach #4 a lot and have had good sucess with it. I'm very intrigued by #5 as well and will be incorporating this. http://startingstrength.com/index.php/site/article/5_ways_to_5_x_5#.U7cQxahSI9c
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QOTD: What to wear now that it's warmer?
Hi! I need help with gym wear now that it's warmer. I have a pair of capri length leggings from the Gap that are awesome for winter - but they are OMG HOT now that spring is here. I like them because the waist band is nice and wide and it doesn't roll in and make love handles where I do not have them (vanity / heh) Link to…
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QOTD: Do you get that 'bounce' at the bottom of your squat?
Hi! I hear people occasionally refer to getting a little bounce at the bottom of their squat. I've definitely experienced it myself and usually feels pretty good / not bad (form/comfort wise) when it occurs. Question: Do you go for a little spring/bounce back at the bottom of your squats, or do you go down to full stop…
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QOTD: How do you know you 'killed it' at your workout?
Ok, SO. A key aspect of Stronglifts is to gain strength over time - so gains are gradual. BUT -- what are your cues that you've put in a good effort and truly challenged yourself during your workout? Follow up question: MFP doesn't even associate any calorie burn with weight lifting - how do you know what your true energy…
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Etiquette - Waiting in line for occupied equipment
QOTD: What do you do when you arrive at the gym, have your workout planned, get all warmed up, and then find the squat rack in use? I'm wondering - do you find out how long user thinks they'll be? try to work in along with them? bail and just use the smith machine (KIDDING!) or ___________________? Follow up question: What…
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Mild Low Back Soreness post workout?
I've just about completed a month of Stronglifts & have loved (LOVED) every bit of it. I'm looking for feedback about how I should expect my low back to feel post workout. Because a family member had serious back issues I'm super attentive to every twitch/sensation I feel in mine and try to take extra care to prevent…
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Squat form video
Wow. Stumbled across this form video while sipping my morning cuppa. Illuminating; can't wait 'till tomorrow morning to check myself against this! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yha2XAc2qu8
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What a difference form makes - bench press
I've been straining to complete my bench press and haven't really added much weight in the 5 weeks I've been doing SL. I didn't research form much for this because I thought - 'duh, bench press' (Silly me...) Seriously - even getting 5x5 with the bar was challenging. Finally watched Mehdi's demo and explanation and what an…
