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    10 most popular CrossFit workouts according to Google search queries:

    The hallmark of CrossFit is its “workout of the days” or WODs. WODs are a series of exercises that are scored for time or the number of reps completed over a given interval. There are too many WODs to count, but there are some that you see and hear about over and over. If ever wondered which are...
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    Weekly Discussion Thread #9

    This weeks topic: Back Training · What do you do for your back training? · What do you think most people neglect or do wrong? · What recommendations do you have for others in building a wide and thick back? · Any other questions/comments regarding the topic.
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    Weekly Discussion Thread #8

    This weeks topic: Beginner Programs/Advice · We all have that friend who has asked for beginner advice. What program would you put them on? · What is the best way to start someone off on their journey? · What recommendations do you have for beginners regarding their...
  4. Nexcksercises..

    Anyone got some good ideas for neck exercises without requiring a head strap? Bands?
  5. Strength and volume

    A Q for you Powerlifters here - How would you characterise the relationship between volume and strength? Do you find it necessary to manage the volume of your ancillary exercises in order to increase strength in your main lifts? In short, do you find that too much volume detracts from your...
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    What are some unconventional training methods/exercises/routines that have worked rea

    What are some unconventional training methods/exercises/routines that have worked really well for you?
  7. Full body.

    These are good. I'm going back to full body. Very busy at work. I wanna sleep more. Train 3 days only, but hard. http://ditillo2.blogspot.com.au/2009/01/full-body-workouts-cs-sloan.html?m=1 Full-Body Workouts by C.S. Sloan In the era of go-for-the-pump bodybuilding we’ve forgotten one of...
  8. ATHLEAN-X - Jeff Cavaliere M.S.P.T, CSCS - Opinions please?

    Hi All, Recently I stumbled across some of the ATHLEAN X channel video's. Founded by Jeff Cavaliere who is a physical therapist and personal trainer in America. Any extremely key salesman too by the looks of his videos! He has a pretty good history of training top athletes and sports teams...
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    What exercises do you find difficult in your home gym?

    given home gym limitations, what exercises have you struggled with
  10. Chains and Bands

    Who uses them? Why? How have they benefited your training?
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    What lift did you always shun until you tried it for yourself?

    What exercises did you all think were stupid until you tried it yourself?
  12. Unilateral imbalances & muscle activation

    For a little while now I have been doing some unilateral work once or twice per week focussing on my lower left side to bring up perceived muscularity and strength imbalances. This has gone a long way, and the visual difference is minimal now. I am aware that when squatting heavier weights...
  13. Delt EMG/MVC measurements (2010)

    Food for thought, regardless of your opinion of the author. https://www.t-nation.com/training/inside-the-muscles-best-shoulders-and-trap-exercises
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    Weekly Discussion Thread # 1

    This weeks topic: Squats. High bar vs. low bar? Programming for squats? Is it leg day or squat day + accessories? How much do you squat? Don't squat? Why not? Feel free to discuss anything else relevant to the topics above; they are simply starting points
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    Ed Coan's Favorite Skwaat and Deadlift Assistance Exercises

  16. Lats!

    What have you found to be the most effective lat exercises, best methods of lat activation, and what has given you the best lat width results?
  17. What's the biggest 'bro' movement?

    What's the exercise that you see every bro or gym noob doing that you think is a waste of time?
  18. Weakpoint Thursday: Hamstrings

    Go on, list what you do to get those hammies blowing up like a sexc beast. (End goal being to improve your squat primarily but being able to rip shorts up just by squeezing your legs is a good one too)
  19. Weakpoint Monday: Anterior and Posterior Shoulders

    Which exercises and techniques do you use to balance out your anterior and posterior shoulders/delts? Too many dudes focus on the anterior (eg presses, flyes), not enough on the posterior (eg rows, reverse flyes). What lengths do YOU go to to ensure your shoulder gets worked out evenly across...
  20. Preliminary training - front and back squat

    Interesting short training doc.