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    Basic Strength Standards

    Here is a great strength standard chart a powerlifter I work with posted on another forum. I thought this forum might like it. http://www.crossfit.com/cf-journal/WLSTANDARDS.pdf It's compiled by very highly regarded strength coaches and I personally think it is a very good indicator or...
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    • Replies: 300
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
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    Another 'beginner' post, with an assortment of questions

    Hey guys, just came across the forum a couple of days ago. I've been reading lots of posts, but still have some questions. I'm 26 years old, male, 6' tall, and around 84 kg. Until about two months ago, I did no exercise whatsoever, smoked a pack a day, and ate a diet consisting mostly of...
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    Good Beginner's Guide on Supplements

    Hi guys, As some may know, I have been learning alot recently from the help of people here and some Internet research. I have been going on a cut and then muscle building goal. We all know supplements can help and I just thought I should share this comprehensive guide for beginner's. Pros...
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    Help A Beginner

    Hey All, Long time reader first time poster. Ok well here's my story. I've recently joined the gym (Around 1 Month Ago) with my mates. I'm a really skinny guy at 6'3 I Weigh around 74KG. I've now been eating as much as i can for the last month and drinking plenty of milk ontop, don't mind...
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    Beginner Suppliments

    I have just started taking supplements other then protein power since having a look at the internet and BB forums. Recently I bought some Creatine mono and have been taking that every day, i think its doing something as I seem to have a little more power in the gym. My question is what would...
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    finishing 'stronglift 5x5' beginner.....

    2 weeks to go... any idea on which programme to pick next? thanks in advance
  7. kindred

    Beginner: Should I do cardio?

    I have read in several books/magazine articles/online that too much exercise is bad. I understand that when you lift weights your muscles are tearing and so you need to give them time to repair or you get no gains. So my question is whats the deal with cardio and weights? Can you safely do...
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    Beginner help

    I have some man boobs that i want to get rid of. What do i need to be doing to lose them and also to tone the lose layer of fat around my stomach? Any equipment or accessories to buy to help me achieve ? Any advice at all will be most grateful
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    im a starter

    i am17 years old weighing in at 55kg, I've never worked out before and think it is time that i start. what i want to focus on is my chest and arms. can anyone tell me where i should start?
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    • 5kg arms art beginner bump chest chest and arms cool dom ell focus friday hat legs random star start starter starting working out tha time weighing worked years
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
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    Skinny Beginner in need of tips

    Hello to everyone, I am a 20 year old male and I am wanting to get into bodybuilding as I am a skinny 6footer , weighing in at 57kg I want to put on any amount of weight I am after some tips really on how and where to start as Im not really sure how to get into bodybuilding. I have some...
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    A Beginners Guide To Gym Equipment And Workout Accessories

    A Beginners Guide To Gym Equipment And Workout Accessories Starting an exercise program and visiting a gym can be quite confusing with all the equipment scattered around . What is what ? How do you use it? Tthis article will look at and explain some of the most common...
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    • accessories advise begin beginner beginners cheers describe designs equipment experience give good guide gym gym equipment high huge idea info kitchen prices showroom tha workout
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
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    Beginner's Guide to Cycling

    Beginner's Guide to Cycling Before you hit the road (ok maybe a bad choice of words) there are a few basic safety tips that will keep you out of trouble While this...
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    • beginner beginner's guide cycling cycling getting started guide
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Cycling
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    Beginner Weights

    Long time reader First time poster , in the past i have been doing aerobic workouts , following the aerobics programs on tv , jogging/walking and decided that maybe it is time that i step it up a bit and bring some weights in on the program My older brother has a set of weights and a bench...
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    Total Beginner Seeks Guidance

    hi all , i have been reading up around this site for awhile now gaining some info , decided it was about time that i post up I am 20,5ft 771kg bf wouldn't haven't have a like, I am an aspiring fitness freak. As a teen i was always relatively fit teen, taking part in sports like...
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    Building Muscle - Beginner Help

    Hi everyoneI'm looking for a bit of help, Im 23yrs old, 6ft tall and about 110kg I am wanting to build up the muscles in my upper body so i am here chasing after a weight routine worked out , i believe i am after something called a "split" is that right ? a routine to do every other day, as...
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    Beginner help

    hi i could do with some help and pointing in the right direction in how to go about losing my man boobs and tone the layer of fat around my stomach. is there anything i can do at home or buy to help me in this goal? any advice at all will be most grateful
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    Beginner training program

    Follow these guidelines, which are set up specifically for your ability level. A beginner should train for 4 straight days, resting completely on the fifth day. On the sixth day, repeat day 1 and so it goes. Limit each training session to two bodyparts only, no more then that, to elicit the best...
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    Beginner to Intermediate Training Routine

    Train following the routine below 3 times a week allowing at least 1 days rest between for example mon,wed,fri: 1 Squats 2 calf raises 3 benchpress 4 lat pulldowns, bentover rows or chins 5 shoulder press (first set infront of head second behind alternate on third) 6 bicep curls 7 tricep...
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    Beginner training program

    Follow these guidelines, which are set up specifically for your ability level. A beginner should train for 4 straight days, resting completely on the fifth day. On the sixth day, repeat day 1 and so it goes. Limit each training session to two bodyparts only, no more then that, to elicit the best...
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