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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 08:02 PM 27 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 27	Last Post By kharneth View Profile View Forum Posts 02-20-2021, 04:15 PM	785	1,115,066
Sticky: The Bench Form Thread We see a lot of threads asking for bench form critiques on this forum. I feel like most of these threads are made because people don’t know how to critique their own form. They just don’t know what to look for. I’m hoping to narrow that gap with this thread. I’m not going to touch on everything,... davisj3537‎, 09-19-2013 11:41 PM 9 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 9	Last Post By davisj3537 View Profile View Forum Posts 10-17-2018, 10:05 AM	240	617,953
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 09:10 AM 17 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 17	Last Post By Ginalina View Profile View Forum Posts 05-21-2018, 05:08 AM	494	840,157
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 http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/ Q: Should I use a full body... VoxExMachina‎, 09-05-2009 04:46 PM 24 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 24	Last Post By Ginalina View Profile View Forum Posts 05-21-2018, 05:04 AM	718	838,558
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 07:41 PM 19 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 19	Last Post By robertwilson009 View Profile View Forum Posts 05-17-2018, 04:35 AM	556	924,973
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 10:59 AM 22 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 22	Last Post By Saidin22 View Profile View Forum Posts 03-30-2018, 05:12 AM	640	1,504,455
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 11:16 AM 21 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 21	Last Post By sidfahad View Profile View Forum Posts 02-25-2018, 07:13 PM	615	998,804
Sticky: General Forum Rules 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... ForumSentinel‎, 05-19-2014 09:12 AM	Last Post By ForumSentinel View Profile View Forum Posts 05-19-2014, 09:12 AM	0	164,599

Lean Forward at Bottom of Back Squat but not Front Anyone else had this issue? I filmed myself the other day and holy crap once I get to the bottom of the motion I lean forward a ton and I slowly straighten my back out as I go back up. When I do front squats I don't seem to have that problem. It's amazing I haven't wrecked my back entirely yet.... sfgiants13‎, Today 10:51 AM	Last Post By jorca89 View Profile View Forum Posts Today, 04:23 PM	13	283
Did anyone use a hand gripper? I watched a Cailer Woolam video and he uses a hand gripper, among other exercises https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMqRkpZSX4M I know there are better alternatives in the gym, but I want to use one at the office. The purpose is to get a stronger grip. I am somewhat reserved because it is not... jaxqen‎, Today 09:27 AM	Last Post By MyEgoProblem View Profile View Forum Posts Today, 01:10 PM	2	160
Farmers Walk with Olympic Bar Hi I'm trying to come up with a few different exercises to do at my Mrs studio, for mainly legs and thought of a Farmer Walk as I have a long walk to use. I have an Olympic Bar and could load this up and just walk with this, I'm guessing it may be a little difficult to walk properly carrying a... TheWogmeister‎, Yesterday 05:51 AM	Last Post By air2fakie View Profile View Forum Posts Today, 10:15 AM	10	531
Injury Is it okay to exercise other body parts when there is an injury in another part? For example, is it okay to do a weight leg workout while having a broken arm? Or will it mess up recovery in some way? I know it can be difficult in some cases like having a sprained ankle working out arms... kiieran‎, Today 03:46 AM	Last Post By sowilson View Profile View Forum Posts Today, 09:27 AM	2	153
Tips for working around shoulder pain? My left shoulder experiences sharp pain and sudden weakness in certain motions and I am seeing PT for this. Any pressing movements will trigger the pain. I have removed incline DB press and DB shoulder presses. I plan on bulking closer to summer and was wondering if there's any way to have a... Dylan13579‎, Yesterday 06:53 AM	Last Post By sowilson View Profile View Forum Posts Today, 09:20 AM	6	426
10-15kg in 2months Hi guys, not sure if im posting on the right forum. Basically i want to put 10-15kg of weight in next 2months. I’m willing to do whatever it takes(gainers, absurd amount of calories etc.) Issue is that i dont have access to a gym, only resistance bands and pull-up bar. Im 67kg, 6’1”. Clearly... userDI1B7FAMVEM‎, Today 09:17 AM	Last Post By userDI1B7FAMVEM View Profile View Forum Posts Today, 09:17 AM	0	105
How to stop leg day nausea? Title says it all. How can I stop this feeling like I’m gonna puke. It feels like I’m finishing up a XC or Track workouts where I’m sprinting 800m repeats 4 times and my body says no fking more of this bull**, why did I even join this stupid sport, I never liked running to begin with, if anyone... Lizzy3200‎, 02-26-2021 07:47 PM	Last Post By sowilson View Profile View Forum Posts Today, 09:12 AM	11	956
one arm push-ups for chest hypertrophy Here is the thing: I'm stuck at home with virtually no equipment and bodyweight dips and push ups are easy. I know that one arm push ups don't target the chest really well, shoulders and triceps will fatigue first, even with perfect technique(torso going straight up and down like in 2 handed push... DerSven‎, 02-27-2021 07:12 PM	Last Post By GeneralSerpant View Profile View Forum Posts Yesterday, 07:20 PM	4	773
Squat question Okay, so I have a problem keeping proper form with regular squats....my knees want to extend past where they should or else I feel off balance, and it just doesn't seem to go well. I have very little control with them and always feel awkward/offkilter. However, I can perform wide stanced/sumo... gamandy‎, 02-28-2021 01:38 AM	Last Post By BeginnerGainz View Profile View Forum Posts Yesterday, 04:00 PM	12	955
Which triceps heads are activated Which triceps heads are activated during benchpress and which are activated by shoulder press? How do you know which triceps heads are activated by which exercise? Lionel6‎, 02-28-2021 10:37 AM	Last Post By Lionel6 View Profile View Forum Posts Yesterday, 08:55 AM	15	828
Working out biceps without equipments? Can anybody tell me a way to increase my biceps without using gym equipments? There's a COVID-19 pandemic which is what causes infections among the gym freaks in the local bodybuilding gym near me. Of course, I don't wanna go. Yes, I will gain big biceps by going to the gym but I'll be in a... 4XCrazySamael‎, 03-01-2021 04:55 PM	Last Post By SuffolkPunch View Profile View Forum Posts Yesterday, 02:27 AM	11	586
What is the best exercise for strengthening wide grip pull-ups besides the obvious? So besides the exercise itself, what's best? I've always been pretty weak here. Am I right that this exercise is an intermediate to advanced exercise? I remember when I was a kid I could at least do the bicep pull-ups relatively easily. I think I would get close to 10 reps or more when I was in... Regality‎, 02-28-2021 02:29 AM	Last Post By GrouchyUSMC View Profile View Forum Posts 03-01-2021, 09:11 PM	8	712
Lower Abdomen Pain Seated Leg Curl I was doing the seater leg curl machine today and just 3 reps in I felt the most intense, burning sensation in my lower right abdomen (the lowest part of your abdomen pretty much). It happened last week as well but I just powered through it and it was okay. I half a**ed my first set and tried again... idkwhyj‎, 03-21-2019 06:52 PM	Last Post By nayelimar View Profile View Forum Posts 03-01-2021, 06:08 PM	1	636
Covid- No Spot Bench Question So i'm wondering what the rule would be for going up in weight without a spot. So I don't have spot, and am my gym doesnt allow them now because of COVID. I guess if i'm stuck I could yell for help or roll it off but Id rather that not happen :) My last set i'm doing 3 reps and could... Sjfrank‎, 02-23-2021 09:08 AM 2 Pages • 1 2	Last Post By Laque959 View Profile View Forum Posts 03-01-2021, 05:58 PM	31	2,261
Cardio?decreases leg muscles/ quads? Hey guys.l used to be a weightlifter. I quit in 2018 . Sometimes l train legs just for fun (once or twice a week) .I still have muscular legs. I tried jogging/running and l love it. I want to jog/run 5 times a week. Every morning and l will lift in the afternoon. So my main goal is to get big quads... fatguylovesMcD‎, 03-01-2021 08:51 AM	Last Post By bLinkMoore View Profile View Forum Posts 03-01-2021, 04:32 PM	7	528
No gym? No free weights? You want to work out? Look here. In this thread I'm going to list alternative exercises to do if you don't have access to normal gym equipment. Some of it may seem a little odd, but that's probably because you don't have a sense of humor like me. The front left keg weighs 90 pounds full. 1/6 barrel. 15 pounds empty. The front... paulinkansas‎, 02-08-2021 02:07 PM 2 Pages • 1 2	Last Post By paulinkansas View Profile View Forum Posts 03-01-2021, 02:01 PM	35	5,482
STUBBORN biceps alright, so I got stubborn ass biceps. I’ve been lifting for a couple years, and over the years I’ve seen significant gains in all of my muscles except for my biceps. sure they’ve grown a little, but definitely not much. I know genetics probably play into this at least a little because I have... SouthpawMF‎, 02-24-2021 11:05 AM	Last Post By EliKoehn View Profile View Forum Posts 03-01-2021, 07:27 AM	7	1,268
RANT: R.I.P. Tyrbolift For those with discerning tastes while they soak their toes in a nice cool pool. chazzy1864‎, 06-23-2016 11:38 AM 209 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 209	Last Post By GeneralSerpant View Profile View Forum Posts 02-28-2021, 05:27 PM	6,249	744,146
Need advice So I’m 30 and a mom of three. Since turning 30 and having my third child l really want to lose weight and have more energy and just be healthy all overall. I work from home and have zero time to go to a gym, I can start by doing good home work outs- Im trying to get this going and I have no clue... erinham‎, 02-28-2021 09:07 AM	Last Post By BeginnerGainz View Profile View Forum Posts 02-28-2021, 02:48 PM	4	607
Ayyy yo why do people hate on lunges so much? Why does squat crew hate on lunges so much? I do rear lunges and that ** works the out of my quads, my hamstrings, and my glutes. I feel that ** for days after a good workout. Squat crew, please tell me what's wrong with doing lunges? You are definitely going to develop nice thighs and... Liberal3lite‎, 02-24-2021 10:30 PM 2 Pages • 1 2	Last Post By paulinkansas View Profile View Forum Posts 02-28-2021, 01:20 AM	38	2,463
Need Help ~ testing T levels Hello , Sorry I am new here and don't know were to post this. But I am a back yard scientist and like to actually do tests ( blood work/ bf% water test and so on) on things I try and document. So I need help to locate a doctor/place that will test my T levels without the whole "I feel bad... Mad0nion‎, 02-09-2021 11:55 AM 2 Pages • 1 2	Last Post By Mad0nion View Profile View Forum Posts 02-27-2021, 05:04 PM	57	5,297
You having squat issues? Butt wink, eh? Here may be the answer... I wish I had found these videos couple years ago (impossible cuz these were published like a few months ago lol). I’ve been dealing with progressing on my squat and squats just not feeling natural to me. Butt wink had been an issue also...talked to the people at the gym - they said feet... TryingBB‎, 02-27-2021 12:27 AM	Last Post By TolerantLactose View Profile View Forum Posts 02-27-2021, 12:09 PM	8	832
Use Lat machine for rows? So I have a lat machine with a hinge at the top and one at the bottom which can't be adjusted. The hinge is where the cable runs from and joins to the end part (long bar handle, short handle etc) When doing rows with a barbell I've noticed I get a lower back ache. This week I tried with... MrBrave‎, 02-26-2021 11:43 PM	Last Post By Garage Rat View Profile View Forum Posts 02-27-2021, 11:32 AM	4	763
Gyms closed losing gains ( home workout help) Hello everyone Gyms are closed. I hardly made visual gains. Am skinny guy who doesn’t want to be skinny again. I have light dumbells and I got a pull up bar and a dips stand. Any tips and recommendations on continuing on building muscle. user3YT6NC9OX2T‎, 02-18-2021 10:29 AM	Last Post By ECGordyn View Profile View Forum Posts 02-26-2021, 06:23 PM	3	1,292
Rhomboid exercises with barbel only? Yo any of you guys know of any good exercises I can use to target my rhomboids apart from barbell rows and pendlay rows. I live in the uk and gyms are closed due to lockdown so I only have a barbell and dumbbells atm. AlphaMentality4‎, 02-26-2021 05:43 AM	Last Post By GeneralSerpant View Profile View Forum Posts 02-26-2021, 04:43 PM	4	911