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    over stretching problem

    overstretching can definitely be a problem if you take a joint beyond its stretching capacities you run the risk of micro trauma to the muscles themselves, or even lengthening (or even tearing) of the tendons at the joint you're stretching with that said, compared to PNF & balistic...
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    Losing weight while maintaining strength - strats?

    do anything but keto/low carb try and keep your carbs as high as u can whilst being in a deficit so you can maintain performance in the gym -> lose less strength and muscle as opposed to 50 carbs -> no energy -> shitty ass performance -> loss of strength and muscle
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    Knee cap tracking, cracking, & squats / deadlifts

    roll your ITB and stretch your hip flexors for patella tracking. also do some VMO work (i.e. terminal knee extensions) and lots of glute activation work!! (e.g. glute bridges)
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    Article on the ZZYZ subculture.

    good read. way too many kids at my school lift weights for the wrong reasons... I know a kid whose 15 (not even joking) and has done 3 cycles of steroids, all inspired by this subculture of 'aesthetics'
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    Pain in knees

    hey Styon. i myself suffered a meniscus tear in april and had surgery in July, and have had all kinds of knee issues since. i think its important to note that knee problems are caused by issues at the ankles/ or the hips. if you're someone who sits at a desk for 8-10 hours a day, you've...
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    Is benching necessary for a Bodybuilding routine?

    i reckon db bench would be a better alternative for a bb routine
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    High intensity training over str, for muscle gains.

    Unless your pumped up a load of gear that kind of training isn't efficient. Now the key word is efficient, EVERYTHING WORKS but some better than others. Tracking progress + consistent strength gains > "instinctive" workouts and going to failure with no clue as to whether or not you've progressed
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    High intensity training over str, for muscle gains.

    first off i'd just like to say i don't mean to be insulting and am not trying to start an arguement:) (incase its coming off that way) What I mean is what if one workout you hit say 100kg bench for 12 reps FAILURE assume: you've been having shit sleep, stress and stuff like that + Working to...
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    High intensity training over str, for muscle gains.

    ok lol go try it on a regular basis and let me know how your elbows feel
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    High intensity training over str, for muscle gains.

    also, how are u supposed to quantify your progress? I dunno about you but if I don't know if im getting better i wouldn't be motivated to continue
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    High intensity training over str, for muscle gains.

    imo doing multiple sets of 8-15 to failure is MORE LIKELY to cause injury than heavier weights. good luck maintaining good form after doing 2-3 to complete failure, not to mention overuse injuries that will come with doing 100 reps of triceps in 1 workout. + Hitting failure all the time =...
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    Bodybuilding Virgin: If you knew then what you know now...

    yeah. Starting Strength, pretty basic layout. if you're going to do it DON'T change anything do it as its laid out, or it isn't the program Workout A 3x5 Squat 3x5 Bench Press 1x5 Deadlift Workout B 3x5 Squat 3x5 Press 3x5 Row You alternate workouts A & B, personally when I started...
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    Bodybuilding Virgin: If you knew then what you know now...

    if you're smashed for time i really reccomend you do starting strength. funny thing is even if you had the time its still better than some 5x a week split you'd do. Im sure you can spare 40 minutes 3 days a week. SS is go in do your main lifts and leave. so you don't have to worry about the...
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    Bodybuilding Virgin: If you knew then what you know now...

    in regard to training if you truly are a novice look into a beginner program, something like RIPPETOE'S STARTING STRENGTH or bill star's 5x5 :) All designed to get you stronger, which in turn will get you bigger:D
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    Bodybuilding Virgin: If you knew then what you know now...

    hey mate:)
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    need advice on cutting

    - slowly transition from your current calories to a deficit of 300-500 (maybe drop 100 calories per week till you hit -500) - train the same/ continue to train to get stronger, unless you want to get to 6% you shouldn't lose much strength -think long term.. if you're in a deficit of 500...
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    Fluffy crosses to the darkside for a bit.

    hey fluffy i recently had some impingement in my shoulder to the point where I couldn't raise my arm overhead without pain. a shit tone of research and mobility work and two weeks later (now) i have no pain at all, and am easing back into training. First things first: 1. figure out exactly...
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    body-building versus strength training, differences in approach

    i think the main difference between the two is how much volume you do.. trying to get strong as possible you'd ideally be doing less volume so you can recover fast enough to lift again, and volume is the #1 variable when it comes to muscular overload (ie growth) put it this way: 5x10 at 100kg...
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    Pistachio's thoughts on training

    Good post mate
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    How do you KNOW you've had a good workout?

    haha knew it:P gotta build up that troll awareness
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