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HRM - Polar FT4 vs FT7
Looking to buy at HRM and wondering what people thought of the two that seem to be the most popular. I would like something to track my HR during workouts and possibly download to the computer (or a website which I think Polar does). It's not essential, but a "nice to have" thing that I may pay a small amount more for.…
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When/If to add in Accessory Lifts?
(cross post from fitness) I am just about done with week 3 of Stronglifts and love it. I had my first stall last night on OHP. Did 5/5/5/4/2. Those last 2 were a total struggle. I know this is the lift that people seem to progress the most slowly on, and shoulders have always been my weak area. Would anyone suggest adding…
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When/If to add in Accessory Lifts?
I am just about done with week 3 of Stronglifts and love it. I had my first stall last night on OHP. Did 5/5/5/4/2. Those last 2 were a total struggle. I know this is the lift that people seem to progress the most slowly on, and shoulders have always been my weak area. Would anyone suggest adding accessory lifts to help?…
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Chest Press and weight bench height
I just started 5x5 last night and in trying to do the chest press, my feet hang off the ground when I lay flat on the bench. I'm 5'5" but have shorter legs. I tried putting blocks under my feet but it seemed like I had to put some pretty tall ones down before I felt like I could really press through my upper back and not…
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5x5 vs Starting Strength
I have heard amazing things about both and am looking to start a program in the next couple weeks. I've looked at both and they seem very similar though SS seems to have a couple more exercises - thoughts? I have a bench, bar and weights and that is pretty much it (oh, and a treadmill and dumbells). I'm anxious to get…
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Peanut Butter Recall List (TJ's, Target, Naturally More,etc)
The recall has expanded from just Trader Joes brands and includes some Target and other brands like Naturally More http://www.sunlandinc.com/788/html/pdfs/SunlandRecall.pdf
