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Worst part of deadlifting is...
...putting the weights away. Just when you think you’re done, turns out there’s still one set left.
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HRV
I started using RTS training log and their TRAC uses an orthostatic test as part of its parameter set. I dug into the orthostatic test a bit and found HRV (heart rate variability) and the hrv4training app. Seems like an interesting tool for tracking stress and recovery. Anybody using HRV over short/long term as a tool for…
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Snow Shoveling - Exercise or Health Risk
Shoveling snow can result in fatal heart attacks, back injuries and aggravate respiratory conditions such as asthma and bronchitis. I have a hard time considering this nefarious activity to be "healthy." What say you?
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Post-novice Strength Training
Just wanted to give my assessment of the post-novice (after SS or SL 5x5) programming styles I'm familiar with: Texas Method: you are young and enjoy grinding heavy weights every session and eating tons of food 5/3/1: you are totally into heavy metal (no Five Finger Death Punch is not heavy metal) Andy Baker: blue collar…
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Low Bar Squats
Two really big and really strong fellas demonstrate and discuss the low bar squat: https://youtu.be/8EyfgOpAilM
