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What is the difference between doing a sandbag clean/kettlebell swing versus something like a Romanian deadlift?
This question is phrased in a strange way, but I could not think of a more concrete way to phrase is. I am trying to understand how different types of training fit into my own fitness goals. I am in ...
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Split routine into two-a-day workout schedule
I have been doing a 6 day/week push-pull-legs routine. I have one 90 minute gym session on each of those days. Recently my schedule has changed and I can only manage two 45 min gym sessions for 6 days/...
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Weight-lifting: I am afraid that I am not getting enough mobility, so is it okay to mix it with other things?
I am currently doing a standard 3xweek, full-body weight-lifting routine, doing all the major compound exercises (squat, DL, bench, row, and overhead) for 3-4 sets a piece, in the 5-10 rep range.
I AM ...
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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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Are warm-up sets redundant with other mobility warm-ups? How to shave time off of lengthy workouts?
Trying to figure out how to get a proper warm-up without also spending forever on it; for a while I’d only been doing warm-up sets at 5x40%, 5x60%, 3x80% on the big compound lift which goes first in ...
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Do muscles atrophy and grow linearly, exponentially or depreciatively or possibly like a bell curve? Also same question but for fitness [closed]
runners, lifters, scientists, engineers, geeks, gamers, casuals.
I am asking the following: "Do muscles atrophy and grow linearly, exponentially or depreciatively or possibly like a bell curve? ...
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When should I change my program?
In my gym you could freely change your program every 3 month (included in the subscription with a professional coach). However I feel it's a good program and I can still progress with it. What should ...
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Can you split a day in a routine across two days?
I’m trying to get back to working out more regularly after a chaotic year of mostly off gym. I picked up a push/legs/pull split routine from a guide I was using before, switching from an upper/lower/...
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How to correct muscle imbalance in front half vs back half of my body
I have a 9-5 desk job and also spend large parts of my free time sitting down. Whilst a small change in this direction is possible a large part of it isn't practical and therefore an answer such as, ...
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Understanding Greasing the Groove method
I am trying to understand the workings of Greasing the Groove (GTG) method (youtube video)
With this method you should only do 50 % of the max reps you are capable of but do as many sets as possible ...
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squat much more than bench: need to introduce more upper-body lifts?
My program for 6 months is 5x5 (stronglifts). My last workout ("A") was
squat 3x5 300lbs
bench 5x5 167lbs
row 5x5 112lbs
My workout "B" is:
squat
overhead press 5x5 105lbs
deadlift 1x5 265lbs (...
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Aesthetic accessory routine for Olympic Weightlifting?
I have started Olympic lifting recently and have been looking around the internet for a good accessory routine that makes up for the muscle groups missed, but to no avail.
My goals in order are:
I ...
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Lifting Ratio between different parts of your body [closed]
I want to avoid overtraining certain part of my body with respect to other parts, I'd like to maintain a certain equilibrium in my body. What I want is basically a ratio of the weights i should lift ...
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When should I do accessory work?
When should I be doing accessory work? Does the timing largely depend on me, or is there a conventional/preferred time to do them?
Should I stick it at the end of a workout day after the core lifts ...
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