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One month of lifting - with pics
Hello! I dabbled with lifting from the beginning of this year but with no real dedication. I chose Stronglifts 5x5 as it's easy to use, has a handy app and I knew I needed direction. I loved it, did it for a couple of months whilst out of work and living at my parents however once. I got a job not only did I need to move…
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Lifting Advice Please
Hi all, I've been doing Stronglifts 5x5 for nearly 4 months now. I was living at my parents so had set up my equipment in their shed (squat rack, bench, bar and plates) but I've now moved into my own flat. The only problem is it is teeny tiny and I've had to leave my equipment back home. I had a look at some local gyms…
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Salmon with orange...seriously delicious
Hello! First time posting a recipe but couldn't not pass on this delicious and nutritious dinner option ;) I first saw this recipe on Masterchef Australia (I'm English but obsessed with Masterchef Australia) and since then I've made it about 5 times. It's so simple, it contains just 3 ingredients and 1 of those is olive…
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Stronglifts 5x5 - Barbell Row help
Hi all, I'm on my second week of stronglifts and loving it so far. The only issue I have is with barbell rows, I just can't seem to get my form right. I've studied YouTube videos but as soon as I try to out it in practice I can't work out how to allow the bar to return to the floor each rep and pick it up without…
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What is lifting 'heavy'?
Ok, I know the answer to this is personal preference but I was just interested in what is considered heavy and what is considered light. I hear all these great things about lifting heavy but I have no idea if that is 10,20 or 100lbs. I have two big 5lb dumbells that I find really tough to get through my reps but then I…
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Work out in morning or evening
Hello! I've always worked out after work either running or doing 30 Day Shred but I was wondering if it would be better to wake up an hour earlier every monring and do it then? Does it make any difference to do it in the morning as opposed to evening? I suppose I'm thinking it would fire my metabolism up for the day...it…
