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Re: Improving Deadlift
If you're doing it properly, the lower back actually isn't all that involved in doing a deadlift. Much less so than in a squat because of the different bar position and geometry involved. Not saying …3 -
Re: Barbell Bench Press without spotter
Have you actually ever tried doing this? It doesn't work because if you can't lift the bar to begin with, you still won't be able to upend it to slip 1/2 of the weight off. If you're using a bar that…3 -
Re: And the Chinese New Year passed!
FYI, in 2018, Chinese New Year officially starts on Feb 16 and ends on Mar 2. See: https://www.travelchinaguide.com/essential/holidays/new-year/dates.htm It's not just 1 day long. It normally lasts a…1 -
Re: Do you plan on counting calories your whole life in order to maintain?
As someone said above, it's now a habit and isn't too much trouble to do, especially w/MFP at my fingertips. After 21 months, while I "know" roughly how many cals are in the things that I e…5 -
Re: Body Fat Percentage Goal
Never had a specific BF "goal." My only goal was to drop to 160# (from 196) and maintain my weight there. Achieved 160 in 5 months and have maintained my weight at 158 +/-3 for 14 months. D…3
