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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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Rest between warm-up sets
In a strength program (e.g., 3x5 or 5x5) where one warms up to their work weight with non-taxing sets, say:
2 x 5 x 20% work weight
1 x 5 x 40% work weight
1 x 3 x 60% work weight
1 x 2 x 80% work ...
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What additional exercises do I add to the Madcow 5x5 program?
I just started the MadCow program and appreciate the approach to weekly improvements and regimentation - BUT, I'm used to doing 15-18 exercises per workout (3-4 times a week for about 1 1/2 hours) - ...
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What should i do if I miss a 5x5 session?
I just started doing the 5x5 Stronglifts workout. I ended up missing my third workout because of some personally reasons. What should I do? Should I go ahead and work out the day after I missed, or ...
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Exercises that can replace squats?
I've got a friend that's somewhat interested in doing Stronglifts, but for personal reasons she's utterly terrified of tearing up her knees from doing squats. I've tried to convince her otherwise but ...
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How should you warm up for stronglifts sessions?
From the StrongLifts book:
Never jump straight into your work weight, warm-up first. As an example, let's say your
work weight for the Squat is 135lbs. Then here's how your training would look ...
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Need help with lower back pain while on stronglifts 5x5
I just started doing strong lifts 5x5 program and am paranoid about hurting myself. I am almost 300 lbs, and haven't done much exercise other than walking for the past long as I can remember. I was ...
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Need help with squatting on stronglift 5x5
I am a total beginner to weightlifting, and I am trying to do the stronglifts 5x5 program. I am extremely overweight, and the biggest challenge for me is that I don't seem to be capable of doing a ...
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StrongLifts suggestions for women
Are there are programs similar to the StrongLifts program for women? Or the StrongLifts tailored for women?
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How should I recover if I accidentally deadlifted 5x5 instead of 1x5?
I forgot that in the StrongLifts program you only had to deadlift 1x5 and accidentally did 5x5, will this hurt my recovery? Should I skip my next deadlift during my next workout B?
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Overhead press alternative to bench press?
I do my lifting at home and don't have a suitable bench. I'm currently using two ordinary monoblock chairs as my "bench" and I don't think I'm doing my bench presses right because my arms are ...
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Do I need to gain weight if I'm overweight? (Starting StrongLifts program)
I'm 5'6 and 176 lbs with a high body fat %. I am overweight (with man boobs and big belly with love handles) and just started the StrongLifts 5x5 program.
While reading the starter pdf included, ...
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Losing weight with Stronglifts 5x5?
At 22 years old and 325 lbs (mostly fat) I rather desperately want (and need) to lose weight. However, I'm not a big fan of running. I do some biking, but I've been reading up more about weight ...
