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Alternating volume and intensity weeks to extend use of double progression
I am stuck at 5x75 kg bench press.
I bench press once a week for 4 sets and overhead press once a week for 4 sets.
I could increase the frequency by training 3 times a week instead of 2, or I could ...
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Is there a minimum effective dose for increase in training?
According to Eric Cressey:
"One of the more common mistakes the average weightlifter makes is training at more or less the same workload every week.
Varying the workload from week to week is a ...
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Does anyone know of a comprehensive exercise / stretching program that restores proper muscle balance and flexibility and releases tension? [closed]
The goal is health not so much strength, but being able to continue the program and build strength without sacrificing muscle balance would be a big plus.
I'm thinking there would be some way to ...
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What book(s) for beginning routines at PF for 50-year old with 10 years off with strength as a first goal? [closed]
Problem: I have not had an exercise routine in 10 years. I now want to build strength again and look good, and improve my cardiovascular health (stop being winded so easily).
I just joined Planet ...
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Advice on How to use Westside For Skinny Bastards
So, I am currently using WS4SB3 and I have questions regarding the program.
Do I have to use the conditioning or can I just use the programs for 4 days without conditioning?
Can I modify the training ...
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Help create a weight-training program with a focus on martial arts
I started lifting weights in August 2020 to get stronger for my martial arts. I have been training Muay Thai/Kick Boxing and Boxing for a little while, and I intend to train Jiujutsu and Judo once ...
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Should squats come last in a workout-plan?
I noticed that after doing squats I become very exhausted and tired, which seems to heavily affect my performance on the exercises following afterwards. Some of my collegues insist that squats should ...
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How to stay fit and eat clean while being a college student?
I am a college student, and wanted to know since I am stuck with the meal plan, and don't have much income to go out and buy groceries every other weekend, what are good ways to eat healthy and how to ...
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StrongLifts 5x5 and running on alternate days
I want to start working on building muscles and keep athletic body.
These days I run for 2.8 mi (~ 25 mins) 5 days/week.
I am planning to start Stronglifts 5x5 program and as 5x5 is only 3 times a ...
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Fear-control the nerve system [closed]
I want to prevent a situation when comes to me or to be ready. Firstly,we all have fear me too.The problem is when I get afraid my legs are shaking, I think I will fill out what I have eat and think ...
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What is a good training program for a beginner/intermediate mountaineer/rock climber?
My goal is to use the gym to get in shape for mountaineering and rock climbing on my vacations. I don't have access to rock walls or mountains so I try and use what I have: a gym, and running routes. ...
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Starting Strength, time to move on?
I'm 41 years old, 1.82m tall and weigh 82kg.
I have been on strength training for 14 months (2.5 stronglifts, 11.5 starting strength).
I didn't do the program, as Riptoe would put it. I never got ...
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Recommendations for a new beginner training program
I'm a 23 year old male. 6'1" @ 84kg.
I started strength training in October 2014 and embarked on Wendler's 5/3/1+ BBB.
First off, I am aware that I may have got off on wrong foot going with that ...
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Critique my SL + Greyskull hybrid
I really like Strong Lifts, but it isn't working well for me anymore. Too many resets and not making it past previous resets. Admittedly, my lack of progress is likely attributable more to my lack of ...
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what's the reality that keeps progressive strength training from being constant?
I'm looking at my progressive intermediate weight training program, and I'm a little more than halfway through my 12 week program. As expected it's been terrific, I've steadily been gaining strength ...
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