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Sprint Intervals
Alright, so I'm trying to incorporate some sprints into my routine for conditioning. Don't have any hills available, so it'll be all flats. What's a good interval for this sort of thing? I've jogged, but never bothered with sprinting. 40m? 50m? 60m? I want to work with an established interval so I'm not needlessly killing…
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How much should I start with?
Start with the bar. You might feel like a ***** for a few months as you slowly ramp up the weight, but you'll give your body time to adapt and learn the movements. Point in case: Myself. I didn't start with the bar, but I didn't go overboard either (see my profile for my PRs). Even still, I ended up stressing my joints to…
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Bigger, Leaner, Stronger
Anyone using the program by Mike Matthews, any results so far?
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Sharing as a Man, Flipping The Script
This one's for guys. Am I alone here, or does it drive you crazy too when you're trying to share something and someone tries to fix the problem for you? Didn't ask for the advice, just looking to get something off your chest. I feel like a ***** (isn't it women who are supposed to be saying this?) but I'm not going to lie…
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Sharing as a Man, Flipping the Script
This one's for guys. Am I alone here, or does it drive you crazy too when you're trying to share something and someone tries to fix the problem for you? Didn't ask for the advice, just looking to get something off your chest. I feel like a ***** (isn't it women who are supposed to be saying this?) but I'm not going to lie…
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Which is worse...
Which looks worse lol Benching just the bar, or benching the bar with two 2.5lb plates on it? Discuss. * Don't take this seriously it's just funny to think about. :drinker:
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Not Hating, Why Do Women Struggle With The Gym?
I am NOT hating. Just asking because this really interests me. IMO it's because they think it's all about running and loosing weight, and it's tied even deeper to their self-image than with men. Not to mention that women are not encouraged to be physically strong/able like men are. I know many, many women like the gym, but…
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Muscles can lift what the tendons can't, learn from me
So I've managed to develop tendinitis in both my lower quads and my inner elbows.... and I've had it for about 4 months now. I was doing no isolation, save for curls at moderate weight 3x10 twice a week. I want other lifters to be aware of this so that they don't end up having to go to physical therapy like I do. Now he…
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Squat Form Check
Hey guys, looking for some feedback on my squat. I took a break from lifting for about 5 weeks and when I got back my squat was all messed up. I think I've got it back, but I want some feedback. I'm lifting about 50% of my 1RM here, so naturally it won't break down, but I'm worried about butt wink (which is tough to see…
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The Basics for Newbies
I've posted this before, but it bears mentioning again to help out some newcomers. There are no miracles in exercise, no "special" workouts to get you "xyz" results. Unless you have a condition, it's really all the same. Here: Diet = Lose/Maintain/Gain Fat and/or Muscle (calories in vs. calories out) Cardio = VERY time…
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People Need to Read
I don't expect beginners to just know things, but you have to approach exercise and dieting like anything else, with a critical mind. Work on the assumption that you're not going to buy into anything, and go from there. It's increasingly more surprising to me how many people have real weight concerns, and know next to…
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So, Strong Curves huh?
We do a lot of program and book referring on this forum, and I think it's great when the right ones are suggested. A huge challenge though is getting women to understand and embrace heavy weight lifting (5-12 rep range) as productive and sexy, and not just as a "man workout" that they should start doing. I know that those…
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Muscle V. Tendon
So for anyone who is familiar with me, I'm an attention to detail, warm up well, safety first kind of guy. That said, even working on a conservative program like 5/3/1, I managed to develop tendonitis in both my lower quads, and lower biceps. None of this is the fault of the program, but of my lack of experiance in…
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I want it, now.
"Never give up on a dream because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway." We talk a lot about just sitting tight with a program and seeing it through. I've found that you get results and reactions from people even midway through the process, and that once you reach milestones it doesn't…
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She's fine, but seriously what do you think scale says?
...said no man ever. Also thigh gap... wtf...
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Thanksgiving Rush
Man I meant to post about this on Tuesday... Anyone else notice the rush on Monday evening at the gym?? Holy crap, it was packed.
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So what is Tabata?
What exactly is Tabata, and is it just a bs fad? I'm looking for something simple and varied to do in my off days that is more cardio/endurance focused. What about these crossfit WODs?
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HIIT Training Program?
Hi guys, so I have been looking at ways to incorporate HIIT into my lifting routine. I've tried just doing sprints, but it bores me to tears. Right now all I do is lift (SL 5x5 3x week, right now. Usually 5/3/1), and I want to incorporate some cardio conditioning and athletisism as well on my off days, maybe 2x. Just be a…
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HI!
Alright so technically I'm 5' 31/2"... lol Any room in here for me?
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Examples for my Mother (50+ Women Only)
I want some examples of women in their 50s+ who lift heavy and have changed their bodies, recently. I want to prove to my mother that she can do it, and that she can get results.
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What are Jason Blaha's Credentials Exactly?
I can't stand the guy, but I'm asking honestly. What are Jason Blaha's (Icecream Fitness) credentials exactly?
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Lift Big by Bracing, Not Arching
Excellent article, backing something that I have been feeling for a while. In fact just yesterday I finally got back in the gym after about 5 weeks of resting up, and just working with the bar I came to the conclusion that I need to NOT arch by back quite so much, and focus more on chest alignment. Feels more natural…
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What Gym do you use?
I'll start, local YMCA. Awesome gym and really good rates for families. Not pretentious, everyone is serious about lifting with few douches.
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Big 4 Lifts, What Muscles are Left Out?
So I thought this would make for a good topic... in the following lifts, what muscles would you say are insufficiently worked? Bench OH Press Deadlift Squat The way I see it... Biceps. I know they are used to help lower the weight on pressing movements, and that they are present whenever wrist rotation is in play, but they…
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Food Allergy, Affecting Calorie Count
So I am lactose intolerant, and I don't know very much at all about it. But anyways... Do you think it's possible that I could eat more ice cream than a tolerant person, because of the fact that it doesn't sit well with my digestive system and many of the calories are not being digested. Again, not familiar enough with…
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Real Numbers on Muscle Gain (muscle to fat ratio) READ
Actual Numbers I Experienced: Actual Weight Gain Period: 16 Weeks Total Weight gained: 12 lbs. Lean mass gained: 6.5 lbs. Lean Mass Gain Rate: .54 / lb. Read on for details. I started lifting back in November 2012. Background: So for the past 20 weeks, I've been "bulking". I put that in quotation marks because I stopped…
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Can someone please expalin recomping to me?
How does this work?
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Deadlift Socks
So when I'm doing heavy deads, sometimes I knick my shins and it gets bloody. Then.. it takes forever to heal and I already have track marks on my shins from a life of roller hockey and all manner of athletic endevours. So, any recommendations on good deadlifting socks?
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Does This Make Sense...
Does it make sense to anyone that a 5'4", 150 lbs man would need to eat 2400 calories just to maintain without exercise? I'm currently averaging 1900 calories a day and loosing 1lb per week...
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Don't be and idiot, you could hurt someone
My distal biceps tendon (the one on the inside of my elbow, at the base of my bicep) has been feeling wrong for about 5 weeks now, and gets sore when I use it a lot. I've decided to give it rest, but here's the bottom line: I hurt it after agreeing to spot some kid who thought he could lift 225 lbs on the bench press. He…
