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  • I’ll tell you what I think. I used to live in...

    I’ll tell you what I think. I used to live in DuPage county. Moved to Indiana. There’s been historical periods where the Chicago criminals go out to the suburbs to commit crime because those crimes...
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    I take it for my tremors. Had to go through four...

    I take it for my tremors. Had to go through four different places to find one that really worked though. Lots of useless crap out there.
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    Did you see their continuation of Watchmen? Keep...

    Did you see their continuation of Watchmen? Keep your hopes tempered.
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    It was an allegory for communism. To save the...

    It was an allegory for communism.

    To save the world everyone needs to give up their deepest wishes for the good of society. Then when everyone has submitted a red, star-shaped balloon floats to...
  • Apple Silicon will be a game changer. The...

    Apple Silicon will be a game changer. The benchmarks are out and the new Air outperforms the best Intel Pro. I think the true advantage won't be with speed though, it'll be the ability to run iOS...
  • Women demand to be treated as equals. They're...

    Women demand to be treated as equals. They're then treated as equals. We're supposed to be outraged.

    Clown world.
  • Amazing how on one hand they scream President...

    Amazing how on one hand they scream President Trump is a dictator and on the other hand they argue that he isn’t.
  • For those on the actual vertical diet how long...

    For those on the actual vertical diet how long did it take before you noticed improvements from the change in diet?
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    The best routine is the one you stick with. If...

    The best routine is the one you stick with. If you really like Body Beast and it's something you'd be consistent with then it's certainly better than nothing.

    That said, it's not really a good...
  • Thread: 3x5 vs 5x5

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    I had the same problem. The squats just became...

    I had the same problem. The squats just became relentless after a while. I switched over to this routine:

    forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=169993933

    I've been running it for two months...
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    Sticky: I do okay with the lighter weights so I'll give...

    I do okay with the lighter weights so I'll give that routine a whirl. Considering it's light, unless you think otherwise I'll run it every other day after my workout as a nice cool down. I'm also...
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    Sticky: Grouchy - a question about the OHP. I have...

    Grouchy - a question about the OHP. I have shoulder bursitis/tendonitis and it has been getting progressively worse since starting Stronglifts and now your program. I've been doing my shoulder rehab...
  • In agreement with everyone here. Stronglifts is...

    In agreement with everyone here. Stronglifts is just fine to get started, learn proper form and build a decent base. I switched after about 3 months because the constant squats were just wearing me...
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    The reasoning for starting so low is to make sure...

    The reasoning for starting so low is to make sure you have your form down. I started with just the bar but the weight ramps up pretty quickly. Take the break to really work on your form and give your...
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    Sticky: A couple of questions that are more generic...

    A couple of questions that are more generic deadlift form questions but since it'll bump this thread I'm happy.

    First, when doing multiple reps of a deadlift, I tend to stop and set myself before...
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    Sticky: I don't have enough posts to link but there's a...

    I don't have enough posts to link but there's a thread trying to gather all the beginner routines and someone needs to recommend this routine.

    hit p://forum.body building....
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    Sticky: Pull-ups are a fine substitution. I'd guess once...

    Pull-ups are a fine substitution. I'd guess once you can hit 10 reps/set start adding weight (I'm not at that point yet but I don't think the higher reps are really going to help you with building...
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    Sticky: Since you offered... a couple questions. I...

    Since you offered... a couple questions.

    I know there's no hard and fast rule and everyone is different but at what point do you think you're relying more on building muscle to progress verses...
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    Sticky: Long-time lurker but a first time poster and I...

    Long-time lurker but a first time poster and I had to bump this up.

    I did Stronglifts for three months and did well but the constant squats were hard on my old body even with sufficient rest. Ran...
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