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50 players and nutrition
Hi Ladies, I am 57 and this is my third or fourth time doing Stronglifts. I usually stop (or make excuses) due to plateaus, stiffer joints, bored or just need a change. I can't remember my longest streak. But right now I am in week five, 115 squats, 75 bp, 75 rows, 65 phone and 140 dl. My goal is strength but main focus is…
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Order of workouts
I posted this question in the summary, so I hope to get a response here. If you do workout A,B,A in week one do you do B,A,B in week two? Or is it always A,B,A?
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DVD's, i.e. Beachbody, Cathe, etc
Just curious how many members of this group use DVDs? I am considering the 21 Day Fix and would like to hear success/non-success stories from those who have used any program and what your results were. I have done many; Cathe Friedrich, Kelly Coffey, BodyBeast, Turbo Jam, Supreme 90 Day and many, many more. TIA
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Deadlift; Romanian, straigh leg, which is better or your preference
Been ready to go back to Stronglifts and want to change up on the deadlift that is done (which looks like a squat to me) but which deadlift are most of you doing and why? The Romanian works more (as does straight leg, I think) of the hamstrings. What exactly does a regular deadlift work other than the quads? Just a little…
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Any Middle Age 45-65 females doing this program?
Men, also. I would like to know your results -- pros, cons -- if possible. If you have any knee issues, back issues or anything else that limits what you can or cannot do. What kind of shape you were in before starting this program. Thanks in advance for your responses. I am looking forward to getting mine tomorrow.
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Rachel Cosgrove D2S
Purchased the book Down Two Sizes, and also the dvd. I have been lifting weights, heavy, for a while. I have done Stronglifts, New Rules of Lifting -- all with the exception of Supercharge -- and I am really liking this workout. I purchased the dvd's because I can do it at home (which doesn't matter because I have a home…
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Down 2 Sizes Rachel Cosgrove
Hello all you NROL4W ladies. Props to you all who finish the program. I think I only made it to Stage/Phase -- can't remember -- but 3 was the highest that I've gotten on any of the NROL books with the exception of Supercharged. I do like the program but I just purchased this book and the dvd. Just curious if anyone doing…
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So long...for now
Ladies, this is a so long for now. I will be checking this group because I can't let go. I started SL 5x5 back in April and switched to 3x5 in July. Lost my dad July 18 and continued with the program but felt I was missing something else. I loved the gains I was making but knew I was getting close to plateauing and didn't…
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NonGMO Whey Protein not costing out the *kitten*
Does anyone know where to purchase a quality whey protein that's not the cost of a mortgage...lol. It's a shame that we have to pay such high prices to NOT consume chemicals. The ones I've seen are extremely expensive and once you do purchase them they are only half way full.
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Strong Curves vs Drop 2 Sizes
Has anyone done both of these? If so, which do you prefer and what were your results. Thanks.
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Supreme 90 Day I'm cheap
Okay, weight coming back on :grumble: need to go back to Supreme 90 Day. I workout and this was the only program that I got results without having to spend $100 or more. Are there any other Supreme 90 Day folks willing to joing me? I know there is a group also but need motivation.
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No DOMS since starting program...but
I have not experienced any DOMS since I began this program and did workout 24B today. But Monday, I did a circuit workout and my *kitten* was sore. It consisted of 3 circuits and various exercises. The weights were lighter so why did I get sore with the lighter weights and more reps but have not felt any muscle soreness…
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Starting Strengths over my head
I finally purchased the book and is it me or what but I find there are so many parts that are just soooo technical that I feel I need to have a physics degree to understand some of -- a lot of the book so I just look at the pictures or read the parts I do understand. I get lost and bored.
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Barbell or Pendalay row, what's the difference?
I would like to know which row most of you are doing and what is the difference and which is the better of the two as far as results? Also, which muscles are they working?
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Glutes are big enough
I am doing the 5x5 and I don't want my glutes to get any bigger. And since I have been going heavier on squats (up to 95lbs), will increasing the weight make my glutes (butt) bigger? I just want to firm a little more and I do need to lose 10-20 lbs. So any advice I can get I will take. The reason for asking this is because…
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At 54 didn't know...
I didn't know I would be lifting this much. I am loving this program because I am getting stronger. Never thought I would lift over one hundred on the deadlifts. I am in the first week of the program, 10 B and here are my results: Squat: 90lbs 5x5 Never went over 75 until now. OHP: 65/5 65/5 had to go down -- 60/3x5 Hubby…
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10 days off
Okay, I have been off for 10 days and am wondering if I start back Sunday, should I pick up where I left off? Life got in the way.
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Starting Strength version?
Which version of this book is recommended by those who follow it? In other words which has the most bang for your buck?
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Bench press with feet on bench because...
I know I will probably get a few "not a good idea" responses for this but no matter what weight I use, low or high I have to position my feet on the bench. Here's why. I happen to have a bubble butt (no, it didn't head south at 54) and when I place my feet on the floor, my back is arched and it is not comfortable. I have…
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Yay! 1st day am I doing this right?
I started SL's today and I did: Squats 45lbs 5x5 Bench Press 45lbs 5x5 Barbell Row 45lbs 5x5 It took me 30 minutes including warmup. I took only 30 to 45 seconds between sets. It was pretty easy, which I know it will get harder as I move up in weight but I just want to make sure I am doing this correctly and if I move the…
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Cut, bulk maintain...means?
What exactly is the process when cutting, bulking and maintaining and when is this done and for what purpose? Starting SL's tomorrow and want bellyfat to go down a little...a lot. I know it's mostly diet but don't want to go too high on calories.
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SL's 5x5 3rd edition is anyone doing that version
I've seen some sites that have SL's 3rd edition which include inverted rows, push-ups and reverse crunch in workout A and pull-ups/chin-ups and prone bridges in Workout B. Is there anyone doing this version? I plan on starting this program soon so I want to be on board on what everyone else is doing. Also, how far do you…
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Any 50 plus (age) women here?
Just curious if there are any women 50 and over doing this workout. I have been stalking this group for a while and in the middle of doing the original NROL. I want to switch over but just want to know if you are over 50 or not even what are your results as far as weight loss, body change and belly fat. Thanks.
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Not new to weights sooo...
I have been lifting for many years so not scared of heavy weight. Been lurking this site for a while and my question is do I start out with a heavy weight or go back to the beginning and start with the barbell and work my way up. I have benched 80, squatted 65 -- my max so far as an older lifter (cant remember what I did…
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Women doing Original NROL-fat loss
I have done -- tried NROL 4 women, life, and abs. Can't seem to get past the first stage once the workouts extend 45 minutes. Are there any women doing or who have done the first NROL? I see there is a fat loss program. I bought the book for my husband and when I started reading it I saw there was a "Fat Loss" program…
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Weight loss dvds 30 min or less
What are good intermediate to advanced dvd's for weight loss that are 30 minutes or longer. I have Supreme 90 day but I am bored with it.
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Weights and Dr. Fuhrman Diet
Need to know if anyone is doing strength training while on the Eat to Live 6 week diet plan. Curious to know if there is any difference in strength or muscle gain since there is not as much protein as usually recommended for strength training. I can't find, or either I missed it where or if he talks about lifting weights.…
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Before or after exercise for highest carb meal
I need to get this belly fat off once and for all. I eat clean 90% of the time. Fell off and went on a weekend margarita binge in August and September. (just started loving those golden margarita's with the Gran Marnier...salivating now) Anyway, stopped drinking those but paying the price. I still work out and right now…
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Starting deadlift with bar 12" off floor
Okay, I need feedback. My back was really sore this morning so I put the olympic bar on the safety bars (down as far as they could go) which made the bar 12" off the ground. I did up the weight to one set of 8 reps and 70 lbs. It still seemed hard or at least I felt I was working hard because I was breathing hard. Does the…
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HATE Lunges need alternative
Okay, I have knee issues. I am surprised I can do 70 lb squats and 60 deadlifts. I am in Stage 1 going on my 3rd week. I refuse to go any higher in weight with the lunges because it feels like my knee is going to be compromised. Any opinion on not going down as deep on lunges? Out of all exercises, I hate lunges the most.…
