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Is the deadlift necessary for an intermediate bodybuilder?
I have been lifting for 6 years (non professionally) yet never seriously tried the Deadlift exercise.
Is this exercise necessary for intermediate\advanced bodybuilders in any way?
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Week without a gym, what instead?
I am doing Starting Strength program and I am going to my hometown for Christmas. I won't be able to access a gym there. What can I do instead? I don't like the idea of not doing anything for a week, especially that I will probably eat a lot…
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Why do I feel pressure in my ears while breathing hard?
When I first started practicing kung fu, I went from zero activity to doing moderate to intense exercises three times a week. Often times, I would feel pressure in my ears when breathing really hard. After a few months, I didn't feel this pressure…
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Does the ease of downhill running cancel out the extra work of uphill running?
Running uphill is obviously more challenging than running on a flat surface, but on a hilly course, there is also an equal amount of downhill. If my goal is to have the hardest workout, burn the most calories, etc - does the downhill cancel out the…
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What running quests and achievements are available on Fitocracy?
I'm a beginner when it comes to running and I found Fitocracy to be a great way to motivate myself. I'm wondering - what Achievements and Quests are there available on the site to provide goals for a beginner?
So far I have:
achievement: I Seem To…
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What are workouts or stretches to increase flexibility for the splits?
What kind of workout or stretches can I do to increase my range of motion? I want to be able to do a split (I am quite close).
What kind of stretch should I do?
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Push ups and (blood?) pressure?
When I do push-ups, I notice pronounced pressure increases in my head, eyes, ears. I do 20, with what I hope is top form: slow (about up and down in 2 sec), chest and forehead touch floor each time, raised all the way up. I just did 20 and my…
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Why do nutritionists continue to advocate soy as a good source of protein? (especially for males)
In this post, Nutrition Diva's answer for question #10 "Any good suggestions for getting enough protein as a vegetarian?" includes soy. While the rest of her answers appear to be on track with the latest studies (vs. what a lot of doctors/"experts"…
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Doing different aerobic exercises
I'm swimming twice a week. My biggest issue is breathing and stamina, so I asked the teacher if running on the weekends would help. She told me that they are different kind of aerobic exercises, that a person may be able to swim one hour straight…
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Can you drink alcohol while taking creatine?
I just started taking creatine and I am excited about the journey. However, I do also enjoy an adult beverage from time to time.
I know increased water intake is required when taking creatine, and alcohol has a dehydration affect. But I would like…
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Should I upwards rotate my shoulder-blade in bench press?
everyone knows the great advantages that scapular retraction provides in bench press (discussed for example there).
Now I want to make a point. As explained there (but also there),
The scapulohumeral rhythm is generally accepted to be 2:1, which…
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Do static holds build power?
OK mathematically speaking power is both:
Work/velocity
And
Work/time
So in theory: either you get a dumbbell from point A to point B incredibly fast or hold always the dumbbell in point B, the power output should be equal.
Assuming distance is the…
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Is drinking extra milk a viable method for increasing my daily protein intake?
Can I increase my daily protein intake by drinking lots of milk? A friend drinks 2-3 liters a day and highly recommends it.
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Running, eating less but not losing weight?
I've been running for the past month and a half and watching what I eat for the past three weeks. I started out at 77,1kg and have been stuck around 75,5kg for the past week or longer.
I've completely cut candies and anything junk food related from…
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Deadlift with spinal flexion [Jefferson Curl]
Jefferson Curls as illustrated in the video is preached as good exercise for injury prevention and relief for back pain as well as flexibility exercise.
From reading around sport forums it seems a decently popular exercise for rugby.
Why isn't it…
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