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Bodyweight Exercise Resources
Does anyone have any idea of what might be taken to be the bible of bodyweight exercises? Many years ago, Bill Pearl put out a book that pretty much shows you any weight lifting exercise you might want to see, I wonder if there is such a thing as…
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Is the neck's volume largely genetic just like the calf?
Calfs are notoriously difficult to develop in terms of volume because their shape and volume are mostly genetically determined. I'd like to know if this is also the case for the neck: is a powerful neck largely genetic or can a man with an average…
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Should I run when it is cold?
Should or shouldn't I run when it is cold? Is it easy to pull a muscle?
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What strength programs have been used by elite grapplers?
How do elite judo players, Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighters, and wrestlers develop their strength? I am interested in their conditioning as well--running and the like--but primarily in resistance work. I am using this question as research for my own…
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How to find your one repetition maximum?
Are these formulas close to every ones one rep max on varies exercises? and
I would like to know how accurate this is for everyone and if you have anything better?
Formulas to find your one rep max (or 1rm)
2 reps- 1.06 x weight lifted= 1rm
3 reps-…
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How to get started with exercising without any previous experience?
I have never exercised except in grade school when I played volley ball. I am not fat 5'8 and 140 lbs, but I have no muscle tone at all, I am completely flabby. To make things worse I have no cardio stamina, I find it difficult to run a few blocks.…
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Do protein supplements have any side-effects?
I need some help in taking the decision to use the supplement. I am trying to build my body but couldn't get a better result even after 6 months of continuous training, when asked my fellow trainer he told me that I was lacking power and needed to…
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How should I be exercising during the Ramadan?
With the start of Ramadan, I will be fasting for approximately 12 hours a day (no food or water). Is there any weight loss benefits to running towards the end of the day?
My thoughts being that my sugar reserves would be bottoming out by then.…
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How to train up to 50 pull-ups?
My target is to do 50 pullups (without coming down in between them of course).
Is it more beneficial (faster for me to hit my target) by doing 1-shot as much as I can or is it more beneficial to split it into like 5 sets but 5 times lesser?
For…
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How many days in a week should I work out?
I'm self-employed, which means I can arrange my time however I want, therefore I can hit the gym every day in a week. I also do have the energy to do so.
But, I've heard it's not a good idea. Why so? How many days in a week should I work out? How…
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Is it possible to move each toe individually?
I'm wondering if it is possible (probably with lot of training) to control each of my toe independently of the others.
Big toe and pinky: no problem, but the three middle ones: I can't.
This question came to my mind, when my Yoga teacher explained…
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Should I stretch every day?
For workouts, I know that it's not effective to train the same muscle group every day because the muscle needs time to recover.
Does the same principle also apply to stretching? Is it still effective to stretch the same muscle group every day or…
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How to do a one-arm pushup?
I'd like to do a one-arm pushup. I'm aware of the guide on Beastskills, but it fails to get into much specifics on how to actually progress to it (for the record, I'm trying to do what is referred in that guide as the "arm in" method - ie. normal…
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Is it possible to learn to swimming without trainer, alone?
I learn to swim and I have a common swimming pool in my apartment. But we don't have any trainer and I can't afford personal trainer. I don't know swimming but want to learn. Can i learn without any trainer.
if yes then please give me some tips on…
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Is there any way or need to empty your bowels before excercise?
I try to not take large meals for at least 12 hours before starting, yet abdominal exercises still can make me feel unwell and go to bathroom.
Is it normal? Or should I reconsider my diet? Does anyone else have this problem?
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