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weak and short, starting stronglifts
I'm a small guy (5'4") and I want to build muscle. I tried to start stronglifts, since it's supposed to be great for beginners, but I'm really struggling with the weights suggested. I'm fine for squats/deadlifts/etc but my arms are like noodles. I can't do a single full set of 5 with the empty bar on overhead press or…
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MFP friends
I made a new account when I moved from dieting to body recomp, because I'd like to have friends with similar goals. so, if you're at the stage where you're maintaining/losing the last few pounds/lowering your body fat %, then please drop me a FR :--) I'm 21 and 5'4. I eat at my TDEE and do stronglifts 3x a week.
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NSV!!!
This time last year I weighed 12lbs less than I currently do, and recently I've been getting so frustrated that I can't seem to be able to get back to that point. But yesterday I was looking through old photos and realised that, despite the weight difference, I look about the same size and I'm wearing the same jeans; so I…
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Starting Over.
I've been using MFP since ~2011/12 (username stanleypoobrick), however my stats/goals have changed so much since the beginning that I thought it was time to make a fresh start. I log every day, and use the forums/comment and reply to updates a fair amount so, if we were friends previously or not, you're welcome to add me…
