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So I just got back into it after a 6 month hiatus due to work. Now, other than being incredibly weak, when I go to do back squats my spine hurts while squatting. It doesn't really hurt after at all, just when I am in the motion of squatting. The pain is right below the middle of my spine and it...

I'm new to this forum and looking for some advice.. I've been lifting consistently for the last 2years with the exception of about two months off during the holidays because of a Collapsed lung. But I'm back at it as strong as before. The problem is that before and after my injury are the same...

Alright guys - I've started designing my own workout regimes. I've got an app just out on iTunes called 'the Strongman workout with Eddie Hall' - do let me know what you think of it - happy to tweak it! Got a 28 day Strongman Challenge to put on 8lbs of muscle and four workout regimes and a...

Testosterone ! I am 48, would it be a good idea if I am wanting to get back into the gym to ask my MD to prescribe some to me? I mean would it help me in the process of body building???? Thank you....

I want a body like bane is starting strength the way to go? I currently weigh 147lbs at 5ft6. Thank you

Hi All! I'm 28 years old, started to lift since 2 months with an all around routine (full body). Now I need to change my workout schedule, a friend suggested me these workout routines 3 times per week switching the order each next week (for ex. A-B-A, B-A-B): ...

TAKE A BREAK!!! I have been getting emails from competitors asking if/when they should take time off from training. Absolutley!! Intense(key word here) training physique competitors should take micro rest periods every 10-16 weeks depending on the individual's biofeedback and their current...

In this video I talk about increased tendon rigidity from strength training and its implications relative to mobility work etc. 7R6ie9jaIhQ&feature

http://www.atlargenutrition.com/blog/2013/05/680/ Talks about her prep for a figure competition (she has previously been a powerlifter).

Does it look OK? Thanks Link to vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeR5zYzzxg4

I'm curious as to what the opinions on back training are here. What are your favorite back exercises? What's worked best for you? What rep ranges are most effective? Feel free to post your favorite back program, I'd be interested to see what people have to say. As for me, pullups have never...

Hey everyone, I need your help in figuring out what went wrong with my lower back. Lately, when I've been squatting, I've had a feeling of my lower back feeling weak or giving out at the bottom of the squat, seems to happen just when I reach the lowest point in the hole. After my...

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Well I came to the conclusion that squats tend to knock my ribs out of place. So those are out. What would you recommend to take its place? Thanks

So I decided to do dumbbells instead of barebell bench for my chest this week. First, I was surprised how much more I could lift. Total combined weight (Bar included) seemed to be higher with the dumbbells. Still, I ran into a bit of a problem: Without a 'spotter' what is a safe way to get...

I've been working out for quite sometime now and what I've noticed is that my biceps compared to my other body parts take the longest to grow. Genetic-limitations aside, I'm looking for some helpful tips on how I can increase the size of my biceps. I've been doing research on this and one thing...

Is it true that if we alternate our workout, it helps create more muscle definition?

I started the HCT-12 routine these are the workouts I picked are they alright? Routine 1 Pulldown Dumbbell Row Pec Deck shoulder press tricep pulldown Routine 2

Do you guys do single leg training? I rarely do, but I haven't really noticed one leg being bigger than the other. Below is an interesting article and quote. http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/nothing_beats_singleleg_training "In that case, why do single-leg work at all?...

For over a year now I've been having upper back issues. I get a dull ache between my spine and left shoulder blade. I've recently started seeing a physio who has said it's stiffness in one of the joints. He gave me some stretches to do such as thoraic extension. This relieves the ache but only for...