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| bio | website | gutsandblackstuff.com |
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| location | Boston, MA | |
| age | 35 | |
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Lifting stats as of 12/18/11:
5'11", 215lbs, SQ/BP/DL = 435/275/500
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How much muscle gain can be expected within 1 month of training on average (m/w) This very much depends on diet, training/programing, and experience (novice lifters can gain a lot quickly). I don't think you've adequately answered @DaveLiepmann's question. Of course you want to gain muscle & not fat - that's a universal desire - but it doesn't really tell us much about what your diet actually is! |
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Apr 23 |
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Stronglifts 5v5 : Where do I go from here? @VPeric No doubt, but Westside Barbell is the real deal |
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Apr 5 |
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Working Out in the Morning vs. Evening I think this question could garner interesting answers assuming a "normal" circadian rhythm. I suspect, for example, that the late workout could detract from sleep quality (cortisol, perhaps) |
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Mar 12 |
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My hip goes out of place within a matter of days after the Chiroproactor pops it back into place, is there any way I can pop it back myself? This seems to be a medical question - treating an injury, rather than preventing a new one during an exercise. |
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Mar 8 |
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Does it damage the joints if we do pushups everyday? Watch your form. If you flare your elbows out at 90 degrees, it will likely cause problems eventually. Better to keep them tucked in close to your side. |
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Mar 4 |
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5x5 Stronglift squats and hip replacement The squats are definitely a key part of stronglifts, and I suspect that deadlifts might give you similar issues. Definitely discuss what you can do without further damage with your doc. |
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Mar 3 |
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Does heavy lifting affect steadiness and precision? This still leaves open the question as to what happens at the elite echelons of both sports... perhaps I'll be able to report back on that in a few more years. :-) |
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Feb 14 |
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Why does consuming 30 g of protein within 30 minutes after waking helps to lose weight? Guys, weight loss is on topic here. |
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Feb 14 |
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How much carbs the day before a marathon? @K.L. I don't think it's quite the same. That question is asking why, this question is about how much. |
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Feb 12 |
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Experiencing pain on the outside of my right knee — exacerbated by placing weight on the outside of my foot (little toes) Taking it easy goes without saying, but if it feels like swelling (since you're already icing), you might try adding ibuprofen for a few days. Certainly if it persists more than a few days or is really impacting your mobility you should see a doc. |
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Jan 28 |
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Atlas stone experience? Yes, I think this needs to be edited to ask a specific question about Atlas stones. Right now, I read it as asking for general anecdotes which makes this not such a good fit for Stack Exchange. |
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Jan 22 |
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Body's adaptations to training in hot conditions? Personally, I don't have a problem with this question - seems like an easy jump from Roger Federer to the OP wondering how these training conditions may help or hinder. |
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Jan 16 |
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Overhead Squat Assistance Work @masonk Ah sorry, I misread that 175 was a 15RM, not a 1RM; my bad. So maybe the goal is not quite so far away, but just do the movement and your flexibility specific to that movement will develop. Snatches are very relevant too, of course (OHS is usually used as an assistance exercise for those). |
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Jan 15 |
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How much glycogen is burned in weightlifting? I like the strategy as well - good guestimation. Per @JohnP's comment in his answer, you can also arrive at a number by working backwards from calories. Your estimated range seems plausible from that perspective (even if some calories come from elsewhere, per MeadeRubenstein's answer), so good that both methods at least end up in the same ballpark. |
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Jan 15 |
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Overhead Squat Assistance Work I tend to think you should just do the lift with a weight you can handle. The necessary flexibility will come with time. Have to agree with @DaveLiepmann that this goal is fairly far off with a bodyweight of 173 (per your profile) and a FS of 175. Linear progression; probably sets of 5 are optimal for now. |
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Dec 27 |
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Is taking a set to failure recommended for any type of lift or goal? Planning for a failure scenario can help you to do it safely. For example, do squats in a power rack or loaded with bumper plates and performed on a platform - in both cases you can fail safely. Obviously, you need to be aware of your body and dump the bar immediately if anything feels wrong. |
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Dec 20 |
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What should I do if I can't complete my program's prescribed workout? In a Texas-type system, the first day is supposed to provide the growth stimulus for the week. I'd think the way to address it would be either doing more reps at lighter weight or shifting the entire week back a day (including a retry of day 1). |
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Dec 10 |
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Why are strength programs made the way they are - much of the same, regular intervals, same program for a long time Soreness really doesn't mean anything - see this question: fitness.stackexchange.com/q/811/22 |
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Nov 19 |
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Where did the idea that we should eat three times a day come from? Under what authority do most people follow this advice? Questions need to have some connection to fitness, per the FAQ; this question needs to be oriented towards a fitness goal. i.e. Is eating three meals per day ideal for XYZ weight loss program. |
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Nov 18 |
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Gym time after lunch What do you do at the gym? What are your goals? |
