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What additional exercises should I be doing to improve my weighted pullup and work towards the one arm pullup?
For the last few months, I've been building up my neutral-grip weighted pullup. Doing too many sets with the heavy rock is exhausting, so I like to mix it up with additional exercises. The idea is to improve my pulling strength and eventually build…
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What is dietary fat used for before being converted to adipose tissue?
We know carbohydrates are used for immediate and stored energy (glycogen) before being converted to body fat.
We also know protein is used to repair tissue, mainly muscle for bodybuilders, before being converted to body fat. Conversion of protein…
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How to manage sudden increase in appetite after new workouts
I(F22, BMI 22.1) recently swapped my fitness routine from mainly cardio and light resistance to more weight and strength training. Although Im taking it gradually my appetite has gone awol. I use to eat roughly around 1400-1500 cals a day now ive…
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How does the timing of the cool-off phase affect the recovery?
When I see descriptions of training sessions there is almost always a warm-up phase, followed by e.g. a HIT unit, and finally a cool-off phase.
From my understanding, the warm-up phase would be used to warm up the muscles and prevent injuries. I…
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How does foam rolling affect workouts?
I am interested in the science behind foam rolling (If there is any). I would like to know if there is any evidence backed studies showing that it is effective, or is it still considered pseudo science?
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Is physiology of muscle growth a pseudoscience?
It seams that there is no actual scientific research in the physiology of muscle growth.
All the studies done are far from scientific since all of those are statistical studies, the results of which are questionable.
The methods of such studies have…
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Do the rules of thumb “keep it simple” and “eat a lot” and such necessarily hold true for older lifters?
tl;dr: I’m 36; working out (weightlifting) is “something I also do with my life”; I’m not keen on dramatic lifestyle changes due to feeling chronically overwhelmed finding time for work+chores+gym+people+vidya+sleep. I hit the gym 3-5 times a week…
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How can I get a basic equivalent between free weight and machine "weight", i.e. stack pin?
I know that machines are different from free weights. That's a given: the machine limits the trajectory, eliminating the need for stabilizing forces, and reducing effectiveness in building core strength and coordination, etc. Machines also provide…
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Is there a logical progression between snowboarding and skiing for those who want to learn both?
We are a family of skiers and snowboarders. In discussing which sport to teach our children first we keeping coming up with merits for both. Our intention is to eventually teach both sports and let the kids decide which they like best.
Is there an…
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How to simulate a back extension machine with other gym equipment
My gym got a new back extension machine recently and it is horrible. It's designed for someone much smaller than me, the angles are all wrong, and I find it very difficult to isolate the right muscles (I end up working my legs instead).
Is there…
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How to handle increased appetite after intense training days?
When I pick up a new type of intense sport or when I train significantly more than usually during the course of a week, my body reacts with insatiable hunger. I usually consume about 2000 to 2500 calories per day, mostly protein and carbs. During…
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Getting enough calories with a suppressed appetite
I never thought I'd be saying this...but I need to be eating more. I recently switched to a new medication which has been suppressing my appetite to the point that I can go all day without eating. I have to force myself just to get 700 calories a…
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Does "Greasing the groove" work and if so why?
"Greasing the groove (GtG) is doing approximately half the number of repetitions that you are capable of, with 15 or more minutes of rest in between, troughout the day, every day, with an occasional day of". Pavel describing this.
Here he mentions…
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What's the point of aerobic exercise when you can just do anaerobic exercises?
So you should do both aerobic and anaerobic exercises.
But the thing is, if I do anaerobic exercises, I am getting aerobic work done as well.
Say I go out and do interval training (i.e., anaerobic exercies). During each interval, it will be an…
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What type of shoes are comfortable as well as don't break as easily for breakdance?
When I do flares or footwork with a new shoe it only takes a couple of practices for it to start getting torn in these locations.
What are some shoe types that are built for breakdance? Shoes that I can use for a longer duration without having to…
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