uhngureff

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by uhngureff 2y ago
> "whatever is standard" Okay, but only if we agree on what is “standard”? My standard routine is every other day. (And that’s just my regularity, I’ve yet to even mention what lifts I do) Is that what both you and the op mean
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by uhngureff 2y ago
> "Strength" in weightlifting is measured by the one-rep max (1RM) [1] of a given movement. Most starting strength training programs recommend starting off with 5 reps. (For example, Starting Strength [2], Stronglifts 5x5 [3],
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by uhngureff 2y ago
> I learned along the way that strength training is one of the best ways to improve your longevity, great for weight loss, improves mental capacity, improves sleep, reduces risk of several heart diseases, etc. The one they missed is the
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by uhngureff 2y ago
> It's absolutely normal to feel sore after any kind of exercise? I Ctr-F’d the linked article and found 0 instances of “sore”. Assuming any knowledge is “obvious” is detrimental to education, encouragement, mentorship, or simply cu
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by uhngureff 2y ago
Yes, and eat immediately after every workout. I’ve read studies that show via biopsy that ingested proteins are already present in the worked muscles 10 minutes after ingestion! I’ve also found in my own practice that using a hydrating powd
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by uhngureff 2y ago
This is bad advice, because it’s ambiguous. > You should be able to add 2.5kg to your major lifts every week When you couple progression with a time frame but fail to address the time frame of the workouts it is more dangerous than helpf
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by uhngureff 2y ago
> Even though in the early days you don't notice much physical difference People who do weight training always leave out the fact that you feel sore after a lift. Even the next day. This can feel like pain to the unaware and can be