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Sticky Thread Sticky: Are you "working out", or TRAINING?

we get so many threads on here where people list their various workout programs, or, where they complain that a certain bodypart is not growing and then list their current program and rep and set configurations...... fine.....but I love when people use expressions like: " I throw in a couple...

JOHN GARGANI‎, 06-01-2009 07:09 PM
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Sticky Thread Sticky: CALVES- Lets grow them!

The majority of people i see on here and at my gym i train people, have trouble gaining size and shape to their calves must understand that there is more to training the lower leg than simply training the gastrocnemius and soleus muscle.. The Tibialis Anterior is comprised of more fast twitch...

Ironlife‎, 12-28-2009 01:43 AM
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Exclamation Sticky Thread Sticky: *** Deadlifting 101: Instructional videos ***

What's up deadlift people? This thread will attempt to cover deadlift basics, common mistakes, and also provide some useful information about other deadlift variations. Here is the basic overview of the classic barbell deadlift..... 8u899wRnwqs And here is Mark Rippetoe's "Lengthy Analysis...

Kiknskreem‎, 11-21-2008 07:02 PM
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Sticky Thread Sticky: The 80/20 Rule for Lifting

Think, But Don't Over-Analyze When you are enthusiastic about bodybuilding, or any sport or hobby for that matter, you want to know everything you can about it. You want to know what's the best exercise, what rep range will give you an edge, how to best structure your split so that you eek out...

VoxExMachina‎, 02-19-2010 06:41 PM
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Sticky Thread Sticky: Form Check Threads: DOs and DON'Ts

Form Check threads are great for getting feedback from others and finding ways to perfect your form, continue to progress on your lifts, and avoid injury. Here are some tips for making a good form check thread. DO Take video from far enough away to see your entire body. Take video from...

PeterGibbons316‎, 02-15-2012 06:23 PM
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Sticky Thread Sticky: Answers to Common Questions

Q: What exercise should I do for (insert body part here)? I don't know how to do (insert exercise here). A: Do a Search, please, before creating a thread. Also go here: http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html Q: Should I use a full body routine or a split routine? A: Generally...

VoxExMachina‎, 09-05-2009 03:46 PM
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Arrow Sticky Thread Sticky: The Fundamentals of the Back Squat

The Fundamentals of the Back Squat The Back Squat has often been referred to as "the King of Exercises" because it uses a great deal of the body's musculature and is therefore very efficient in making you bigger and stronger. Really, squats are a full body exercise, though most people will...

VoxExMachina‎, 03-24-2011 08:10 AM
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Post Sticky Thread Sticky: The straight dope on BELTS...

There are always a lot of posts on belts... their purpose and efficacy, safety, and their resultant impact on training. Hopefully this thread will help some people see the light, and put to rest a lot of the misinformation out there. The purpose of a belt is to increase intra-abdominal...

Kiknskreem‎, 07-01-2008 09:05 AM
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Sticky Thread Sticky: Beginner's Guide: 6 Basic Compound Lifts, and How to do Them

The core of any good exercise program should be built around the 6 basic compound lifts. These are the basis of bobybuilding, the cornerstone of hypertrophy, the mecca of mass, the.... well, you get the idea. Must you do all of these? No. Nothing is a "must". But instead of wasting...

VoxExMachina‎, 09-07-2009 09:59 AM
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Sticky Thread Sticky: De-Load, the Overlooked Technique

Introduction: There are countless posts on the best way to train biceps, the optimum split for getting huge, how to bench press properly, or any of a million other questions on how to become bigger, leaner, or break through plateaus. But one technique that helps achieve all of these goals...

VoxExMachina‎, 01-03-2010 10:16 AM
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Sticky Thread Sticky: Forum Rules and FAQ

Welcome to the Bodybuilding.com forums. :) It is our hope that the members of the forums will help each other in providing motivation and information to those looking to reach their fitness goals. To protect our members and the forums the following rules are effective in all sections. Please take...

400Lb Gorilla‎, 12-03-2012 06:46 PM
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Post RANT: It’s not just a thread, it’s an Ethos. The Rant abides, Dude.

RANT HISTORY 2005 My name is Aqua-beowulf - aqua-beowulf, 11-30-2005 to 08-25-2006 2006 Thread Deletion Era 2007 Who has the hottest bodyspace and how did they train to get that hot???!!! - gecko2424, 06-25-2007 to 02-18-2008

VoxExMachina‎, 04-22-2013 10:29 AM
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How do you feel about muscle ups?

What do you guys think about muscle ups? Do you believe it is a good exercise to supplement into an upper body workout?

ACSlord‎, Yesterday 07:02 PM
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can your shoulders get by with Front/Lateral/Bent-over Raises? (REPS)

long story short. Ive been suffering from a tricep injury for about 4 years. i cant do any overhead pressing because the muscle pumps up too quickly and fatigues after even one heavy set. it also doesnt seem to gain hardly any strength. ive tried many ways of rehab in this time. slow negatives,...

Curlers‎, Yesterday 05:08 AM
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Wide grip or narrow grip pullups?

I am unsure if I should be doing wide grip pull ups or narrow grip pullups. When I do narrow I can do like 5 sets of 10 but with wide grip I can only do 5 sets of 5. What would be more effective?

jebbyo‎, Yesterday 10:37 PM
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Bicep Thickness

Hi everyone. I have a problem with developing that 'full' front bicep effect. From the side they look ok, but stood straight on they just appear flat. Everything else I feel is pretty nicely developing I feel. Any training advice you can give me, it would be really nice to hear. Thank you!

Paulie1986‎, 05-07-2012 04:12 PM
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Already stuck on overhead press

I'm currently doing (a particular instance of) starting strength. At first I didn't realize my gym had barbells with fixed weight below 45lbs. Being the weak SOB that I am, I started the OHP with (what I thought was) the lightest weight of 45lbs. Here I am starting my 4th week and I've failed to do...

jmcq‎, 05-21-2013 06:13 PM
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Quick question about noob gains

Hey guys, I am currently cutting weight, so obviously I am at a caloric deficit. I have been lifting light weights for about 5 months now, and havent seen any big changes, some changes in definition but no real mass. My question is, now that I am starting to lift heavy weights with lower reps will...

godimfat‎, Yesterday 10:59 PM
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Deadlift spot! 500 lbs

Does this count? 500 lb lift with the first time with a spot. At the end is my 500 lb one. I made a compilation from 385 to 500 over the past 7 months. I know my hips shoot up. The spot was pushing my tailbone down. You'll see. Does it count or no? http://youtu.be/0-_Y0xJsURs

BrentEvo‎, Yesterday 10:38 AM
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Elliptical and basketball

If I do the elliptical for 30 mins a day, will it decrease my explosiveness on the court? I'm trying to increase my cardio and explosiveness at the same time.

MrRetro‎, Yesterday 11:32 PM
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Stretches to realign unstable shoulder socket?

So I have shoulder instability and my shoulder sockets (both left and right) and constantly being pulled forward and out of the socket. Whenever I visit my chiropractor or a physiotherapist he/she will push my sockets back into position. I am trying to do exercises to strengthen my scapulas and...

fusillijerry89‎, Yesterday 11:29 PM
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How do i get defined legs?

Hi Since starting a heavy lifting plan my legs have definitely got stronger, but they're still not defined at all. I use our gym at work and they only have dumbbells not barbells which is a pain, but I'm still trying to lift as heavy as I can. At the moment I do: Static lunges holding weights...

naominoodles‎, Yesterday 10:21 PM
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Question How long does it take to get muscular/vascular arms?

I know it may be a bit of a stupid question, but how long would it take to build up decent triceps, biceps, and forearms? I'm not talking about bodybuilder status arms, but arms that are good enough to be proud of. If I were to work them out specifically 1-2x a week, how long would it take?

HelloWorld18‎, Yesterday 11:05 PM
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Have I done something wrong?

I've got possibly a bizarre question, or a really newbie question. Either way it's a puzzle to me and if anyone can offer some insight, it would be great. I'll give you a bit of a background so you're aware of potentially what I'm capable of and stuff. I've always been physically capable and in...

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High Bar Squat Form Check (problems)

Hello, I have alot of problems with squatting. The biggest problem is the bar position. I squat high bar because low bar gives me alot of stress on the lower back (ofcourse because i do it wrong i think will post a video of low bar ASAP). I use do wins as shoes in these videos. My ankles are...

Greg2510‎, 05-22-2013 11:04 AM
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45 minutes not enough?

Hello, I am currently following the Big Man on Campus program by Steve Cook. I do two body groups each day, but I always go over an hour. I don't rest too long, I work out as hard as I can, but I barely make it to an hour. Doesn't 45 minutes seem a little rushed? Any tips on how to shorten...

jdstrong95‎, 05-21-2013 09:31 PM
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Why can't I lift over 30lbs is it because I'm to skinny?

I started lifting 30lb weights and I like how I have muscles on my arms now, but my arms are really tiny like they look like they'll break in half if I lift any more. I can feel the bones in my elbows crack everytime I lift. I'm 5'5" 110 lbs is that why?

Heartt‎, Yesterday 06:30 AM
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Question Should Bent Over Barbell Row's hit your lower back?

When doing the Bent Over Barbell Rows, I always am sure to keep my lower back arched/straight so there's no curve, but often I will feel the pressure/strain in my lower back SOONER than I feel it in the upper/mid back which I believe the exercise targets. For that reason I also find it difficult...

Manachi‎, Yesterday 07:54 PM
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Why is a leg press machine no good?

I've heard this, but why? Especially if you don't particularly enjoy squats

ObrahWinfiend‎, 05-22-2013 11:19 AM
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Dumbbell One-Arm Bent Row Form Question

Sort of like with Pendlay rows and bent over barbell rows, when I perform this movement I feel it better in my lats if I include just a bit of explosiveness. I'm not talking using the hips to jerk the weight off the floor, swinging my body, or humping the bar. My body remains almost stationary, I...

Rasputin4‎, Yesterday 08:37 PM
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Best exercises for abdominal hypertrophy?

Everything I have read seems to be people saying to train abs with heavy weight, why wouldn't you train it like any other muscle, etc. Then I found this on another forum: http://forums.steroid.com/lifting-techniques-workout-questions/522825-so-you-want-abs.html This is the basic routine: ...

Nhayes91‎, Yesterday 11:16 AM
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Forward lean on squat hurts knees ?

Is it true that some amount of forward lean on your squat really hurt your knees? I personally do low bar and I have gotten pretty bad knee pain recently

ISkypeMoms‎, Yesterday 08:09 PM
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Power Clean form check

In the video I am using 120 pounds and weigh 135. The most weight I have ever used is 135 (5x3). I've had a trainer explain this lift to me, but he gave me conflicting advice with some things I've read on the Internet, but recently I've been trying to learn using this link:...

SymCL‎, Yesterday 02:07 PM
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Where to hold weight on weighted sit-ups?

I ask this because at my gym im the only one i see that holds the weight behind my head. I hold a 10lb plate and aim for about 15 reps. Now I always see people holding a weight on their chest, ive tried this a few times and seriously dont find it to add much resistance. Ive done them with a 45lb...

Sullivan0930‎, 05-22-2013 09:29 PM
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Question Difference in two workouts???!!!

Don't want to add any more bulk to my physique... Wish to just chisel n shape it up now... Can anyone please give me a full-on detailed info about how to achieve this... The science behind the differences in workout programs for bulking up and shaping up... Thanks in advance... :)

aaqibbhat‎, 05-22-2013 06:11 PM
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Just put my untrained friend on Starting Strength, plz help

OK, so today was the first day one of my good friends here was working out. He said he'd commit himself this entire summer to coming to the gym, so I got faith in him... I put him on Starting Strength and told him that in 3 months he'd be squatting 2 plates+ (lol). So yeah... Anyways, he is...

Nexxus‎, 05-21-2013 12:16 PM
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