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Can we talk Pendlay rows?
Does everyone let it touch the floor in between reps, which I've heard you're supposed to? My problem with that is that I'm still using fairly small plates (10lbs) so when I set it down, it's too low, and I end up rounding my lower back at the beginning of each pull. Should I prop it up on some plates to raise the bar?
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Recommend a tough blender
Reasonably priced, because I'm on a budget. My usual breakfast is a smoothie, and I usually add ice to them to get it nice and cold. But my blender died tonight! So I'm looking for a replacement. Any suggestions?
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Weird dumbbell exercise - What are they doing?
I've seen multiple guys at the gym doing this and my curiousity has just gotten the better of me, so I have to post here to see what it is and why they're doing it. They're standing up and have a dumbell in each hand. The upper arm and elbows stay still and close to the body, with the elbows bent. Then they flap. Or clap.…
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Weird problem - too many showers
I'm currently showering twice a day. Once when I get up in the morning (I am not awake without a shower) and once after my workout in the afternoon/evening, because my skin looks for any excuse at all to break out so I try to get the sweat off as soon as possible. I'm trying to mitigate the damage from all the showering…
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Lifting heavy - where'd my confidence go?!
A little background: In Spring 2012, I was following NROLW. I loved it. I felt powerful and confident and despite being a short chick, I had no problem strolling into the weight section with the big boys. Then summer rolled around, I got busy with work and stressed about my father's death and stopped doing much of…
