Questions tagged [weightlifting]
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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Losing Stubborn Fat Whilst Building Muscle
I know this question has been asked dozens of times already, but I wanted a bit more specific of a response. I'm trying to lose fat and build muscle at the same time - I'm a beginner, so this should ...
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What are some good alternative shoes for strength training?
According to this article, the principles for a good weight lifting shoe has the following properties:
Not slippery
Incompressible soles
Excellent support
Snug fit
Among the cheapest alternatives ...
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How to keep flexibility with weight training?
I heard that weight training will lower a person's flexibility over time. How to preserve the flexibility while getting stronger? Is the answer taking up yoga classes at the same time? Or, is there an ...
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Specific weigthlifting protocol to strengthen tendons, regardless of hypertrophy or any other goal
This question was indirectly embedded within other more general questions I made in this site, for example here and here. But the scope was more general. I would like to do this specific question here ...
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Advice on resting muscles
What is the suggested amount of time to rest muscle groups between workouts to prevent injury?
I want to tone (improve shapeliness of existing muscle) my body and workout on average 6 times/wk ...
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What Limits the Repetitions One Can Perform?
What is the scientific explanation of why one can only do a certain number of repetitions of an exercise before becoming unable to?
For example, at my current state I can only do 8 repetitions of a ...
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On machines, what is the weight listed?
I've always thought that the weight listed on a weight stack (putting the pin at 100lbs) meant that you were lifting 100lbs after all factors were taken into account. After reading this answer, I am ...
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How much protein can the body absorb within a meal?
Previous topics have examined the absorbable amount of protein per day (<0.8g/lb), but how much protein can the body absorb during a post-workout meal?
This is of particular interest in ...
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What type or amount of weight training is beneficial for a beginning swimmer?
I started swimming regularly about a month ago, and I can currently swim freestyle less than 75m before I have to stop and recover for a short time. I have a simple goal of being able to cover 500m ...
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How can I get in shape in one month?
My best friend is getting married next month and I'm in the wedding. It turns out they invited my ex whom I haven't seen in a year. I would like to get into shape quickly. However I work long days in ...
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Eating enough carbohydrates to build muscle
There is an issue I always surpressed my mind of: the necessary carbohydrates per day.
One thing I learned a while ago is the importance of consuming at least 20 gram of protein per 3-4 hours in ...
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What is the "kernel" for a 4 decade training program for physical fitness?
Almost all training programs or workout routines are focused on the very short term, e.g. 90 days, 12 weeks and similar.
My questions is about the "kernel" (key elements in a wide sense) for a ...
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Going to gym twice a day
I was thinking about going to gym in morning for cardio type exercises and then in evening do some weight training, my main goal is to get 6 pack and get ripped. Do you think going to the gym twice a ...
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Any suggestions on how I could improve my workout routine?
Me: 6'5", 195 lbs, eat fairly healthy, drink on weekends, always been tall and skinny
Desired results: increase upper body mass and definition
My Current workout routine (each day is usually 45 mins ...
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Isometric,Eccentric,Concentric training differences and what each is good for?
As in the title I wish to know:
What each of them is?
What each of them is good at?(muscle building ,strength building,resistance building,etc.)
Why should we include them in our training program?
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Protein supplement recommendation based on diet
I am body building along with 1 day cardio but i think that i am not taking enough protein in a day. So this is what my diet is :
Preworkout : Milk or sometimes oats with milk
After workout : 1 ...
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Coingestion of carbohydrate and protein before/during/after a weightlifting session: how much carbohydrate?
I read on {1}:
It has been established that the ingestion of carbohydrate and protein before (13,14) and/or after exercise (5,10,11,13–15) inhibits protein breakdown and stimulates muscle protein ...
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Pistol Squat Progression?
Some of my coworkers and I are trying out a 30 second per hour workout routine. We're having a hard time finding bodyweight exercises for the legs that really tax the system. I'd like it if we could ...
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Normal life with heavy weights
On a animated TV show (dragon ball Z) characters would have clothes which seamed 3 times there weight. Gradually building up weights (say a pound a day), could one be able to carry evenly across there ...
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Squat Progress and Development
I'm focusing on powerlifting and weightlifting. I am 59kg in weight. I am currently able to deadlift 170kg for 1RM and squat 120kg for 1RM. As you can see, there is a very big difference between the ...
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How to breathe in lifts requiring tight core (squats, deadlifts)
I am a bit confused about the correct breathing technique in lifts that require core strength.
Take the squat as example:
1) Some people say that it is very important to breathe in at the top of the ...
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Does lifting more than 5lbs really cause females to bulk?
I recently read an article about a guy who trains many models and actresses and he states that women shouldn't be lifting weights above 5 pounds, and not doing cardio such as spinning, because doing ...
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If I can't get plenty of sleep, should I be doing anything different when trying to put on mass?
Getting plenty of sleep is really important for putting on size - something I am very aware of.
Unfortunately, various circumstances lead to me not being able to get to the gym until about 9:30PM at ...
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What difference do the number of sets make?
Generally when lifting weights if you do a low number of reps it will increase your strength, and a higher number of reps will increase your endurance.
However when it comes to the number of sets to ...
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How do I bench press safely without a spotter?
What do smart lifters do when they're working out alone and want to do benchpresses?
I have a busy schedule, and it isn't practical for me to have a regular weightlifting partner. I've usually ...
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What should I do if I can't complete my program's prescribed workout?
This is a general question, but I'll give some specifics to fill it in. I'm on the Texas Method periodization program. On Monday, I was unable to complete the prescribed workout of a 5lb increase in ...
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Muscle building exercises without looking like the Hulk, think toned and defined
I'm looking to tone my body up and build muscle, but don't want to look like the Hulk or the chicken-legged guys with a huge upper body.
I would like to target:
Upper Body
Lower Body
Mid area (...
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How do I know how much weight I should be lifting with dumbells?
I was just given a set of weights - adjustable weight dumbells - as a present, but I have no idea what sort of weights/how many reps I should be doing in order to achieve the best results.
I'm ...
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What muscles are deadlifts meant to target?
If I am using the correct form while doing a standard deadlift what primary and secondary muscles are being targeted?
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Troubleshooting "Body By Science" workout
I've been doing a workout inspired by Body By Science for the last 5 weeks. I can't do the whole book justice in a quick post, but in a nutshell it recommends doing a single set of 3-5 exercises ...
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How much should I spend for olympic weights?
I'm willing to start some serious training at home. I'm totally new to weight lifting, but I'd still prefer to buy quality long-lasting equipement from the start, instead of wasting money into cheap ...
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Help with deadlift technique - bruised shins and knees
I've started using deadlifts for lower body work a few months ago and, despite having read a lot of descriptions and watched all the videos I can find, I think I am doing something wrong. When I ...
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When is 5x5 deadlifts too much volume?
I am curious what the science is behind strength gains on the dead lift and when it is ideal to stop working on 5x5 rep scheme and switch to something lower, as low as perhaps 1x5.
Currently I can ...
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When do you recommend using a belt for deadlifts?
I've been trying to dead lift heavier (up to 380), but seem to have reached a plateau...the biggest obstacles seem to be my grip strength (thinking of using straps) and pressure on the lower back. Is ...
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calisthenic exercise vs weight-lifting
Which is better? I am told that calisthenic exercise is much more better than weight-lifting.
In the past I went to gym daily until 2 weeks ago when i am told that calisthenic exercise can actually ...
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Is there an alternative way to warm up for lifts that is less tedious than gradually increasing the set weight?
I'm following a 3x5 weight lifting program based off of the Stronglifts and Starting Strength programs. I've been starting with warm-up sets of gradually increasing weight, as suggested by Stronglifts ...
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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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How to strengthen *very gently* your grip in order to safely perform chin-ups? Are wrist wraps good?
I have recently started trying to do negative chin-ups in several occasions, but afterwards I feel a mild pain in both my left and right wrists. It is not the kind of "healthy" discomfort of sore ...
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Good form with little weight or bad form with a lot of weight?
I always hear people say to use an amount of weight so you can meet your goal amount of reps in good form. On the other hand however, all the videos that I've been watching on YouTube show people ...
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How many sets and reps should I do as a beginner?
About a year ago, I asked a question looking for a list of beginner dumbbell exercises. A user suggested this helpful website, which I promptly bookmarked. Having procrastinated for the past 10 months ...
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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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Bodybuilding - Myofibrillar and Sarcoplasmic hypertrophy - Building muscles
I'm training for two years, trying to develop muscles (for astethics, being big and not for strength training).
I read that in order to do that I should work more on my sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. As I'...
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How long to wait between reps?
How long can I wait between reps before I can't count the rep?
This isn't specific to deadlifts, but when I've watched lifters deadlift, they start the next rep immediately after. When I deadlift, ...
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Burn fat and gain muscles at same time
I am doing weights for a few months now, but I find it hard to gain muscles and burn fat at the same time. It seems like one goes at the expense of the other. I think I have a balanced diet, with more ...
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Do protein shakes really damage the kidneys?
I've been reading about protein shakes, it's benefits and side effects. However i've used it many times as my post workout recovery drink.
I have no doubt in the benefits i get in my protein shake, i ...
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Hack for fixed dumbbells
I've found different ways to add smaller increments to certain equipment in our gym. For example, for cables (where each plate weighs 15 lbs), I place a 5 lb or 10lb dumbbell above the first plate. ...
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Importance of conditioning for weightlifting
I long struggled with improving how much weight I lifted for lats, chest and shoulder exercises. Things were much better with legs, calves, upper back and core.
I long suspected that my body ...
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Running shoes vs barefoot: which is better for squat and dead lift?
This answer mentions that you shouldn't do squat exercises in running shoes. Why is that?
I don't feel like performing squats and dead lifts with running shoes are creating any issues for me, but it'...
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Right knee hurts on squat
When I squat in athletics my right knee hurts on the inside and sometimes when we max out or something my knee will hurt all day. If weight and load are needed, I weigh 105 lbs and squat 185 lbs. I ...
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Should i do cardio or weights first?
If in one gym session, I want to run (30-40 mins) and lift weights, is it better to run first or do the weights first. I have done a bunch of googling and keep reading conflicting answers so wanted ...
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