Resistance training with barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells and other weights. Questions involving how to lift and maximizing lifting performance. Includes powerlifting, bodybuilding and Olympic lifting.
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Abs are built in the kitchen, but what about obliques and lower abs?
I've made some major changes as to what I cook within the kitchen, such as using Coconut Oil, substituting in sweet potatoes, etc.
But I've, as of so far, haven't seen much improvement/visibility in ...
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Holding Breath while Exercising in Gym? [Weight Lifting Machines] [duplicate]
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How should I breathe when lifting?
I think that I unconsciously hold my breath while doing exercises involving different weightlifting machines in different positions. ...
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How do you properly 'focus' on one or two muscle groups?
I have a couple of muscle groups that I consider to be 'falling behind', or that I simply want to get bigger as quickly as possible regardless of sacrifices I have to make to training other areas.
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How do I shape my pecs?
I have unusually shaped pecs - they are round, nearly pointed. In my youth, I used to do a lot of pushups. Now, I am doing weight training and do presses, inclined presses and flys but my pecs are ...
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Less weight and more reps or heavier weight and less reps? [duplicate]
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What are the trade-offs of weight versus repetition?
I have just started out with lifting weights, now I know that I should be working all the muscles and I have a ...
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Looking for alternatives to Nike Free for general fitness - not specifically running
I have a pair of Five Fingers, so this is not an alternative to that. I'm wondering if there are shoes out there for general fitness (including lifting) similar to Nike Free. I really wanted them, but ...
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How to Rehab a Bicep Tear
I'm writing this on behalf of my gym instructor who unfortunately doesn't have Internet access.
Last fortnight he suffered a slight tear in his left bicep while moving some heavy equipment. He has ...
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Do muscles discriminate against the type of micro-tear?
Weightlifting creates micro-tears in the muscles. When these micro-tears repair, the muscle grows back bigger. Does this same principle apply to tears caused by other means? For example, if you create ...
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Where do you find new workout routines/exercises/programs? [closed]
It would be nice to have a thread for everyone to share their links where to find new routines/exercises/programs?
I usually tend to go to:
http://www.exrx.net/Exercise.html
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What weight lifting belt would you recommend? [closed]
I'm currently using a good, but cheap, weight lifting belt - and looking to upgrade. I heard that one that is the same width all around is the best. Can you recommend a good one/brand.
