Strength is the ability of the body to exert force. Questions are about training methods for improving strength.
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Very advanced exercises and workouts using only resistance bands
I am looking for very advanced, intense workouts or collections of exercises using only a resistance band.
I am primarily interested in free online resources with good pictures or videos. However ...
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does being able to lift more weight mean more strength?
so I thought this question is physics-related, so why not elaborate here.
Muscular strength can be combined not just by muscle mass but density, neuromuscular conditioning, joints, leverage, etc.
So ...
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What is the reason my pain and exhaustion are not improving? [closed]
I'm having a physical problem for about 4 years by now that's really making walking or just standing insufferable (even for a few seconds). I can't do any fitness and it really messes my physical ...
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Losing weight without losing muscle
What recommendations exist to lose weight without losing muscle? How much strength training is usually adequate to maintain muscle mass during a healthy weight loss diet?
I've been losing weight ...
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Clicking in knee w/o pain when walking [closed]
After starting to become physically active again, I've developed a click/hitch in one of my knees whenever I walk. I'm not experiencing any pain, and it doesn't really make a sound, I just feel ...
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I am skinny, would joining a gym make me skinnier?
I am 17 and I am skinny according to BMI. I am thinking to join a gym to gain muscle and strength.
Some people contradict me saying that I will get even more skinner if I do so. Should I join gym?
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Recomposition vs weight loss
I understand recomposition to be about trading away fat for new muscle.
How is it different than weight loss as a goal?
Would it ever be recommended to focus on purely weight loss first, and then ...
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How can I increase the weight I take when weight training?
What are you doing wrong if for months together you have been working out pretty regularly but haven't really felt an increase in strength. When I am weight training, I don't seem to be able to ...
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Making a training plan for medieval swordsmen / reenactment
Some of my friends are into history reenactment and historical fencing. Doing this is quite demanding in terms of fitness, so I wanted to help them develop a training plan to follow.
What would be ...
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How do I get back into exercise after illness
I used to train a few times a week, just cardio like running or cycling, so I was in decent shape. I then tried to cycle to work when my car broke down (about 8 miles of lanes). About half way I got ...
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Are there papers about Starting Strength or Strong lifts?
I read a bit abut these programs, I see some results in forums and in internet in general, but any reasonably good method and proper nutrition can get results.
I would like to know if:
Are there ...
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How do I naturally boost my Testosterone levels?
Its a well documented fact that testosterone in essential for muscle development. So much so that some will want to go to the lengths of taking synthetic testosterone in order to aid their ...
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Method of exercising
What is the difference between the normal weight training motions (e.g. bench press lifting it up and down) and holding a weight at a certain point (e.g. holding a weight in the middle of a press for ...
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How to improve symmetry in both strength and size
I have noticed lately that I lack symmetry in my arms (biceps and triceps, not forearms). This lack of symmetry also follows through to the strength and endurance in the weaker arm.
With my dominant ...
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Can I train for 'mass' on some parts of my body, and 'strength' for others?
Is it possible to perform strength training on certain muscle groups and training for mass gain on others?
For example, I don't want big legs, but I of course want much stronger legs. Can I do ...
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Is it effective to do 2 sets for size and 2 sets for strength?
I've read a lot about size gains vs strength gains, where the difference is substantial and where size is certainly not linear to strength.
Strength appears to come from low reps with very heavy ...
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What is the simplest way to measure strength?
Background
Last August, I started a project to get back into shape after a decade of inactivity. I chose to tackle endurance and cardiovascular fitness first, and to that end followed the Couch to 5k ...
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How to increase my speed in Olympic distance triathlon?
I am training for Olympic distance triathlons or longer. My schedule is as follows:
Mon: Rest
Tue-Fri: Swim 8km or more
Sat-Sun: Cycle 100km or Run 10km
I don't have any particularly weak ...
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What is the optimal time to train in order to see gains in size and strength?
I am a 21 year old male, currently on my own program that can be found here. It is quite intense and I was wondering what the optimal time to train for strength would be?
Please Note: I lift ...
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How much can the 95th Percentile lift without overly exerting themselves? [closed]
In terms of product design how large a weight could people in the 95th Percentile (Men & Women) lift in KG, per hand, without overly exerting themselves? This is in regards to anthropometrics, and ...
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Is the strain on your heart the same if you are overweight due to muscle or fat?
I believe there is increased strain on your heart if you are overweight due to body fat. However I am overweight due to my muscle mass. Since I started training my BMI has gone from the middle of ...
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How to take advantage of a cable machine when you've maxed it out?
There are a number of cable machines I've maxed out at the gym, such as: leg extension, triceps cable push down, lying machine squat, etc.
Now I'm at the point where I'm doing 5 by 5 with very slow ...
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Recommendations for a weight program to support martial arts competition
Ok, going along the vein of a man who coaches himself has a fool for a client, I am looking for recommendations on a training cycle to support competing in martial arts forms and weapons competitions, ...
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How does isometric strength relate to isotonic strength?
Background
Isometric - holding a weight in the same position. Example: holding heavy bags of groceries.
Isotonic - moving the weight through a range of motion. Example: bicep curls.
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How ...
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bodyweight leg exercises for strength/hypertrophy
I'm doing upper body bodyweight strength training (gymnastics stuff) for a while now, and would like to incorporate some leg exercises into my training.
I'm looking for 1-2 good compound exercises ...
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Having a stronger right hand than left hand
I recently started training with a friend of mine, and on the days that we do push force exercises he keeps telling that he doesn't feel satisfied from the workout. Now this was very strange to me ...
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Exercises with a Torn Wrist Tendon [closed]
For the past month, I noticed that I developed about a 1/2 inch size lump on my left inner wrist. I suspected it was a cyst, but after seeing the hand surgeon I was told that I have a torn Flexor ...
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Increasing explosive power in clap push-ups?
How do you increase explosive power in your clap push-ups? The goal isn't to do more of them or to build larger chest / arm muscles, but to launch oneself higher off the ground.
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Weights before or after cardio session?
I am a 21 year old male weighting 99kg. I already have my diet managed, but it is a more weight loss orientated diet currently (I understand about needing to eat more to gain muscle etc.)
I am ...
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Increase number of reps
I've been going to gym for a few months now. I was told that doing low reps with heavy weights builds strength and I've followed this low rep heavy training religiously and seen my strength improve. ...
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Strength training for health tips for an endomorph?
I am about to embark on a strength training program, most likely Starting Strength possibly blended with aspects of Strong Lifts. I am a 32yr old male who is out of shape (weak and terrible cardio) ...
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Finger/Hand strength exercises for spin bowling in cricket?
I am in the process of transitioning from being a medium pace summer cricket bowler to being a spin bowler in indoor cricket. In particular I'm playing around with some 'caroom ball' style variations. ...
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Exercise for shoulders strength with no special equipment
I'm traveling to a long period and neither able to attend a gym on a regular basis, nor to have equipment like dumbbells. I'm keen to do full-body workouts, but still can't find an exercise for ...
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Seated shoulder press vs standing press
What are the reasons for choosing a seated shoulder press instead of a standing press (barbell or dumbbell)?
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How can I change my diet and exercise routine to look like Daniel Craig?
I started going to the gym around June/July, and so far not doing too badly.
I'm 5'7" and currently weigh 12 and a half stone (175 lbs). Not too fat or not too skinny.
Here is my current workout:
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Gym without barbells. How do I get close to Starting Strength?
I'm in a gym without barbells.
How can I get as close as possible to the benefits of Starting Strength without the barbell.
I'm thinking this...
Leg presses: 3x5 up to 3x8, and then increase the ...
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Are these Workout Routines right for Body Building
The weightlifting-101 blog post on the stackexchange blog and posts on fitness.SE has helped me learn more about strength training and body building. My goal is body building (to bulk up) in short ...
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Fitness/Strength Program for return to sport
Background on me:
I am 28 years old. I weigh 205 pounds (92 kg) and I am 6 feet tall (1.82m). Not sure what my BMI or fat % is but I am quite muscular but with a bit of fat. More than I'd like on my ...
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Getting stronger without gaining muscle
I want to eventually start competing in BJJ competitions in the lightweight division (<70kg) and I'm about 67kg (10%bf) at the moment. I'm going to continue weight training until I reach 70kg and ...
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Absolute Beginner in Weight Training
History:
I am an absolute beginner to the world of fitness and nutrition. I'm a classical geek that spends most of the time in front of the computer writing code, fixing stuff.
I've purchased a set ...
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Why are my traps not growing?
Workout plan: http://teenbodybuilding.com/hagy3.htm
So I've been following the guide set forth at the url above. I've noticed very minor gains in size and I actually think the growth is just swelling ...
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Somewhat confused about the midweek spike on the anabolic diet
I have been on LeanGains for the past 3 months, on what started as a cutting diet (but somehow ended up a recomp). So, now I have the following stats:
72 kg (from 76 kg)
162 cm
88 kg deadlift
80 kg ...
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Mid-Tension Hand Grip Good For beginners?
My personal trainer has suggested I work on my grip strength as he thinks that it is restricting me from reducing heavier(ie I have to lift lower weight as I do have trouble getting a good grip ...
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What are some good exercises for a beginner to do with an Excercise Ball
I'd like to build a daily or bi-daily strength and flexibility workout around a new exercise ball I have. What are some good exercises to start with?
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Body weight exercises for arm wrestling
I am wondering what body weight exercises might be best to improve arm wrestling skills. Of course not on a professional level, in this case I'd buy equipment, just for the pub level difficulty.
My ...
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Should I do my deadlifts on leg day or on back day?
The way my workout is split is as follows: I do legs on Sundays which includes squats followed by deadlifts and then leg presses. On Mondays I do bi's and back. I do lat pulldowns, seated cable rows, ...
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Is maintaining really so bad?
In a process of one question begetting another, Meade Rubenstein made a comment about something I stated in my original question. It seems like an interesting enough question on its own, so here we ...
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Where do I start when finding/creating a fitness program for myself?
I'm a senior in college studying computer engineering, so I spend a lot of time sitting in class and/or in front of a computer. I want to commit to a fitness routine before my sedentary lifestyle ...
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Are multiple sets with decreasing weight and no rest between them a good idea?
I saw someone else doing this and I tried it and have liked the results. I start by doing a half dozen reps on the heaviest weight I can handle, then without resting more that the time it takes to ...
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To increase strength why wouldn't anaerobic reps be done as quickly as possible to fatigue the fast twitch muscle fibers?
There are lots of recommendations to do the reps slowly - like with 2 seconds + 2 seconds, also some machines have rep timers of 2 seconds + 4 seconds. But if you are targeting fast twitch muscle for ...
