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Pull-Up/Chin-Up/Push-Up Question
Hi! I've been doing 5x5 for some time now. I started not being able to do any of the lifts with the 45 lb. bar and now my 1RM for squat is 120 (body weight!), deadlift is 150, and bench is still 75 (womp womp - slow progress). I'm making fewer gains now that I'm in heavier territory and I'm lacking motivation to lift…
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When to Switch to 3x5?
Hello! I started Stronglifts 5x5 at the beginning of March and I am in love! I have set PRs on all of my lifts in just eight weeks (after struggling for months prior with NROLFW and then a plan my brother-in-law designed) and decreased my body fat by 3%! My question is regarding switching to 3x5. Mehdi says to switch to…
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Freaking Out Over Calories
Hello! I am a first-time poster. I’m sure I’m breaking some kind of etiquette for creating a new thread, but I appreciate your patience with me! I am a 31 year old female, 5’0”. I started MFP on 8/3/11 at 193 lbs. I ate 1200 calories per day (with the exception of Saturday which I use as a carte blanche cheat day) and did…
