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3x a week or every other day?
I have been doing the work outs every other day but it sounds from what some of you write that you are doing 3x a week. Am I supposed to do only 3x a week and have a longer break or does it not matter?!
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Approx 22.5% body fat (female) and started heavy lifting
Hi, I am 5'4'' and 61.5kg (135lb) and am approx 22.5% BF going by the us military calculator. I started heavy lifting around 1m ago (SL5x5). waist 27, hips 36. I am fairly 'muscley' anyway so have some quad definition at the front and sides when flexed, a bit of ab definition at the sides, biceps when flexed etc I am doing…
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squat rail catcher height?
I work out on my own in our basement and have a big weights bench with a squat bar on the back but no catchers. Now the weights are getting heavier I am thinking maybe I need to improvise with something and had read about people using saw horse type trestles. Can anyone give me a rough idea what height they have their…
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Hello, just starting...
Hi everyone, I have wanted to start this for a while but was waiting until we could get equipment for our cellar. I posted last week and got some great advice and now squat rack bench and weights have arrived and been built. I did work out A last night with the empty bar. That was fine but I think the OHPs are going to be…
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buying weights advice please
Hi, We have just moved house and I have been wanting to start the program for a while but now we have a cellar (basement) we are hoping to equip it with weights. I have been looking at Amazon (UK) to try and find a set to buy and a squat rack. I have found a 50kg (110lb)cast iron set that gets good reviews- do they look…
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Going to start today- a couple of questions!
Hi, I have had the book since the end of last year but have just got my bum in gear and the time now to start it. I am not sure whether to start with the basic program or the first class one. I am fairly fit and strong and more or less at maintenance weight now. I have a fairly physical part time job and 3 kids under the…
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You are your Own Gym advice please
Hi, I have had the book since the end of last year but have just got my bum in gear and the time now to start it. I am not sure whether to start with the basic program or the first class one. I am fairly fit and strong and more or less at maintenance weight now. I have a fairly physical part time job and 3 kids under the…
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Help me get back on track!
Hi everyone, I am from Derbyshire and the mum of three young girls, 5y, 3y and 1y. I was doing really well until the weather got cold and was more or less probably at maintenance at about 55kg (81/2 stone I think roughly) and am about 5'4. Since winter I have really struggled! It is fairly cold in our house and I am…
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A few insanity questions...
Hi, I have just recently joined MFP after having my 3rd baby at the end of last year. I am currently doing 30 day shred as it is short and I can do it when the baby naps and my other 2 girls (4 and 2) try and do it too. When the baby is older and the weather is better and I can shut the elder 2 in the garden for a bit I…
