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05-08-2018 , 10:59 AM

#24926

Ra_Z_Boy

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It can help some people, possibly a lot of people, with compliance which is the number one factor in dieting.

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05-09-2018 , 11:39 AM

#24927

Yakmelk

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I have been looking for more info on IF and found this website to be very reasonable, I'm no pro but I simply recognized some of the approaches and objections that I've seen coined earlier by Thremp wrt IF health benefits studies (animals/in vitro/bad methods).

https://www.myoleanfitness.com/inter...-to-eat-drink/

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05-30-2018 , 02:54 PM

#24928

surftheiop

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Quick beginner question for you all. I’m in my 30s, healthy weight and pretty active from cardio standpoint. I’m looking to add in a tiny bit of home resistance/weight type training (like less than an hour a week total) for the primary purpose of increasing strength just a tiny bit to help decrease risk of MSK/back injuries/aches/pains over time as I eventually age. I don’t have any real interest in gaining or losing any weight.

Any recs for sets of excercises (w instructions) I could do at home? I don’t want to bother with equipment except maybe some hand weights.

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06-01-2018 , 02:16 AM

#24929

Aidan

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I don't think there is anything that will prevent those things with no equipment at home in less than an hour a week. Exercise isnt magic. Maybe look into kettlebell work? Might be more investment than you're willing to make but a basic routine might be a good place to start

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06-02-2018 , 09:19 PM

#24930

PocketInfinities

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Originally Posted by surftheiop

I'm sorta in a similar boat as you, I think. Get a pull up bar (to do pull ups, haha) and some dumbbells (to do tripod rows to work the back). Figure that's easy enough to do at home if getting to a legit gym is inconvenient (it always is). Well, at least, that's what I did ~6 weeks ago, but I'm coming around to realize that I should probably be squatting 3x/week. Curious to see what others/regs suggest.

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06-02-2018 , 09:21 PM

#24931

Go Get It

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Find some time and get resistance training like 30mins 3 times a week? Then something like, if you can chest, back, and legs. No equipment, then push ups, pull ups, and squats and different variations of those imo.

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06-03-2018 , 11:24 AM

#24932

Montecore

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Originally Posted by PocketInfinities

Depending on your goals, which I'm assuming are mostly running related, squatting 3x per week is likely too much. Starting light-ish on weight and going two days a week with squat/bench/an accessory or two if desired and DL/OHP/accessories and monitoring how it affects your recovery for running seems like a better bet.

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^And this. Compound movements are great, but I find it hard to believe running a normal SS style LP is optimal when your primary goal is running 100+ miles a month.

Maybe check loco's log to see how he's integrated his lifting with his running? Outside of my general comments above, I can't really speak with any authority.

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06-23-2018 , 08:43 PM

#24933

krunic

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Will someone pls watch this and give me a cliff notes? I can't understand all this spifting (sperging about lifting). k thx

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08-04-2018 , 06:17 PM

#24934

PJo336

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GF wants to be taught some basic weight lifting. All I really have access to is barbell and weights (with a power rack).

Thinking kettlebell/bodyweight squats are the most obvious start, probably OHP and rows/assisted pullups? Is there any point to benching really for a beginner female with 0 experience? Just trying to think of a full body routine that is simple, so not BB squatting or Deadlifts

Any ideas?

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08-04-2018 , 09:44 PM

#24935

Aidan

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My wife is 4 weeks into the lifting program from "New Rules of Lifting For Women" - she likes it because she doesn't have to listen to me. Still features squats and deadlifts though.

Goblet squats --> barbell (to a box if necessary )
RDLs/single leg --> deadlifts
DB bench --> barbell Bench (push up variations if she doesn't want to bench)
Rows/band pull ups --> negative chin ups --> chins

Goes without saying that progression is key, even if it's hitting one more rep per set per cycle.

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08-05-2018 , 03:20 AM

#24936

PJo336

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I'll check it out Aidan, thanks

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08-07-2018 , 08:07 PM

#24937

__w__

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What's a reasonable weight for a completely untrained endurance athlete to start deadlifting? Said athlete weighs 160 pounds.

Just trying to figure out where to start.

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08-07-2018 , 09:54 PM

#24938

Holliday

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My guess would be bodyweight to 125% bodyweight. Believe Rip would have you warm up with the empty bar then progress with sets of 5 from 95 lbs adding 20 lbs each set until the bar "slows down" at all. That's your first workout then next few sessions add 10 lbs for your top set. Basically start low and get your form right while building up the weight.

What sort of program are you looking to do? Specifically what are your plans for squatting and other lower-body work?

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08-08-2018 , 05:00 AM

#24939

Aidan

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Would be surprised if you can't do 135lbs with good form for a set of 5. If you can't, either elevate it on blocks/mts until you can, or do RDL's from the top until you can.

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08-08-2018 , 11:30 AM

#24940

__w__

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Originally Posted by Aidan

Would be surprised if you can't do 135lbs with good form for a set of 5. If you can't, either elevate it on blocks/mts until you can, or do RDL's from the top until you can.

Just looked at the bar, this is actually exactly what I pulled for 5 Monday with no issues (in flip flops which probably wasn't bright).

$10,000+ in racing canoes and cross country ski gear. $25 on a yard sale bench and bar.

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08-08-2018 , 11:33 AM

#24941

__w__

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Originally Posted by Holliday

What sort of program are you looking to do? Specifically what are your plans for squatting and other lower-body work?

Not sure yet. Primarily going to focus on core/back/shoulders. Paddlers tend to look like Doritos with sticks for legs.

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08-16-2018 , 07:39 PM

#24942

Johnny Truant

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I'm sure this has been covered plenty, but at what point should bros start using a belt on dls?

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08-17-2018 , 02:53 AM

#24943

Renton555

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For conventional, perhaps you shouldn't ever use one. It makes it harder to assume the flat-backed starting position, especially for short guys like us. I was never as strong as you but I didn't find that the belt helped at all for deadlifts, conventional or sumo.

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08-17-2018 , 03:27 AM

#24944

Aidan

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If it works for you and you're technically solid, ASAP.

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08-17-2018 , 04:25 AM

#24945

Renton555

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https://startingstrength.com/article...d_the_deadlift

Aidan's post is the conventional wisdom. This article and my anecdotal account differ.

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08-17-2018 , 11:16 AM

#24946

Johnny Truant

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Thanks!

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08-19-2018 , 01:36 AM

#24947

R_Webb18

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Could someone tell me or direct me towards a list of healthy foods? Which type of healthy foods will make most full?

I drink dt pop which I'm guessing I need to stop.

Thanks

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08-19-2018 , 02:46 AM

#24948

Aidan

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Originally Posted by Renton555

https://startingstrength.com/article...d_the_deadlift

Aidan's post is the conventional wisdom. This article and my anecdotal account differ.

The point of that article is that a standard 4" belt may be too wide for some lifters to get into a correct position, and even suggests using a belt that works for you (eg perhaps by reducing the width of the belt). If you're a smaller torsoed person, get a smaller belt. My wife for example has a 3" best belt. I'm still convinced that you'll lift more with a properly fitting belt than without (source: gym friends ranging from 52kg world champion woman to SHWs).

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08-19-2018 , 04:06 AM

#24949

Renton555

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Hero is 5'5" (as am I) so probably more likely to encounter the issues raised in the rip article.

A recent vid of Rippetoe pulling 500 shows him wearing a ~2" belt. Not sure where to get one of those.

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08-19-2018 , 04:48 AM

#24950

Aidan

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Originally Posted by R_Webb18

Could someone tell me or direct me towards a list of healthy foods? Which type of healthy foods will make most full?

I drink dt pop which I'm guessing I need to stop.

Thanks

A balanced diet that hits calorie, macro and micronutrient needs and isn't too heavy in trans fats appears to meet the current definition of healthy. High fibre foods will help you feel fuller longer, as will having some protein and/or low GI carbs.

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