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Body changes with weight lifting
I've been doing strong lifts regularly for at least 18 months, maybe 2 years. It's done some nice things to my body, but the one thing that I'm not so sure about is that I'm definitely bigger in my upper back/shoulders. I know this because many of my clothes are now tight to the point of unwearable at the top, but fit fine…
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High blood pressure and lifting
I've been doing SL 5 x 5 pretty much 3 x a week and have enjoyed progressing with the weights. I'm now lifting some decent weights. Unfortunately I just found out that I have high blood pressure and will probably need to go on medication for it. It's likely genetic (mother, and all siblings in same boat) and I really have…
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Upper body/shoulder issues, little progression
Hello Sara and Sidesteel. I would greatly appreciate your advice on this. I go to a ladies only gym and I'm the only person who seems to lift heavy weights, so I have nobody to ask for advice. I've been doing stronglifts for about 9 months, mostly 3 times a week, but occasionally less depending on work. I've had a couple…
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While we're talking about body fat%
The BF thread inspired me to recheck my BF%, which I haven't done in 3-4 months, and I'm blown away. I'm currently 25-26%, down from 30%. I used the same machine (Innerscan hand to foot BIA professional model), same conditions etc. as usual. Could the heavy lifting and increased protein intake over the past 3 or so months…
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Four weeks in, need some advice please
It's about 4 weeks since I've started SL 5 x 5 and tracking my food based on ideally 1500cals (TDEE less ~20%). I like to weigh around 140 but in the past few months I've put on 10 lbs. I would like to get that off and I also want to look 'fitter'. My Tanita 'professional' gave me a body fat of 33% which was a bit…
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Clarification from newbie
Hello there. I'm pleased I've found this group. I've been doing a lot of reading here and other links and I'm keen to get into some weight training because I believe it's what I need to do to get into the shape I want. I'm 53 years old, 147 lbs, 5'7'' and my 'professional' Tanita gives me a consistent 30% fat reading. I've…
