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5x5 Questions
Hey All, I've started Stronglifts 5x5 this week and everything is going fine except my barbell row and deadlift. I can't seem to keep my back from rounding. I don't have this problem with my squats. So what gives? Also, when I'm squating I only seem to get a burn in the front of my thighs. Is this normal? Thanks for any…
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Round Two! Ready.....
Alright guys and gals. I started back in January as a New Years Res/Bet, I lasted about a week and a half and fell off the wagon. I could really use some help keeping motivated. If anyone has suggestions or would be willing to be my fitness muse, I would really appreciate it. I would be willing to return the favor. So if…
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Can I Cheat?
I got a gift-card for Chinese take-out. I want to use it tonight. What do I get? And how do I know the calorie/macros/micros?
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Tell Me What to Change, Pls
Okay, so I've been planing to start doing some body weight exercises just to get me started before I hit a gym or invest in some free weights. The regimen I've put together looks like this: 20 body weight squats, 10 push-ups, 20 body weight lunges, 10 dumbbell rows w/ 10lbs each arm, 15 second plank, 30 jumping jacks. This…
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This can't be right!!!
I just did a 2hr hike over fairly flat land, some minor hills but nothing huge, also had a pack on with 20lbs in it. When I added it to my exercise journal it said that I just burnt over 1300 calories! Is this right? How can that possibly be? I mean I'd be ecstatic if it is but I doubt it. Anyone with any experience…
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Scale Steppin'
Alright, I have a dilemma. When do I weigh myself? This question is eating me alive, well actually its kind of 2 questions cleverly disguised as one. The first question being should I weigh myself everyday, every week, once a month or do I just wait until the day I want to have lost the weight by and hope I was on the…
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On a Bet!
So first off let me introduce myself. I'm a 23yr old male from NY. I was always fairly fit without even trying... then I left high school. In the 5yrs since my graduation I've put on 85lbs bringing me to 245lbs, adopted a completely sedentary life style and found a love of all foods and alcohol. Now, to the fun bit. My…
