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@squidomerer Yes, I do. I believe that anyone who's not interested in powerlifting would be better off doing trap bar "dead-squats" than back squats and conventional deadlifts separately. They're much better for general health, fitness and looks. At 54, I don't bother waiting for a free rack...

@iowa52241 I don't know how big or small you are, nor your level of strength. There's no one-size-fits-all. But I'd say that a 20 or 24 will feel quite easy very soon for swings. If you are below average strong, go with a 28 Otherwise get a 32. Edit: Sorry, I didn't read your stats. Just go...

@himibelieve I know about the classic physique. Look at the Greek statues. And I don't like huge pecs at all. I believe shoulders and traps are much more important for aesthetics. I simply wonder if I can get by without direct chest work. Just to look athletic, but not like a bodybuilder.

@nao89 kB shoulder presses.

@jtm7770 The purpose of minimalism is to get the most done with the least work. Pushups only work your pushing muscles, mainly chest.

@jtm7770 To keep it minimalistic and short.

@broncofan No need. I always used an old granny walker that's surprisingly sturdy. And recently I moved to an apartment that has three balconies. Each one has iron handrails with corners at both sides, and they're perfect for dips.

@doctoroliver83 Yeah. I don't mind doing dips. I've been doing them for years, and I can do them on the corner of my balcony's handrails, right after waking up (or before going to bed). I'm simply asking because I'd like to know how far I can go with an ultra minimalist routine, one that could...

@gina7arth If you use the same weight for everything, you shouldn't do the same number of reps for everything. If you can't increase the weight, increase the reps, or sets, or both. So do fewer reps for overhead press and more reps for squats.

I just decided to ditch the gym and embrace kettlebells. I'm an old dog of 54 and I want to be minimalist and efficient. I'm making double kB clean&press, front squats and chin-ups my bread and butter. Main goals: fitness, health, longevity. But I won't lie to you, I wouldn't mind looking hot...

@urbanbee Hmmm... It's called "clean&press" for a reason. Check this out: https://www.reddit.com/r/kettlebell/s/pVoba8eeKQ

@gina7arth In my case, the heart and lungs are the limiting factor. I can do many reps of clean&press, but if I mix them with front squats I end up sucking air on the floor. So when I do clusters (clean + squat + press) I do it on purpose to ramp up my cardio. Otherwise, doing each exercise...

@jaysj84 A set of one is: 1. One clean & press (both movements together). 1. One front squat. But note that before the squat, you'll have to clean the bells before. You shouldn't start squatting right after doing the clean&press. You must rest the bells on the floor, clean them and then you do...

@gina7arth The solution is doing more reps for squats than for presses. Since you are using the same weight for both, presses and squats, and since your legs are stronger than your upper body, the only way to increase the stimulus to your legs is by doing more reps. For example, the Armour...

@jvk1214 Exactly! We are all the time trying to figure out the most optimal way of doing everything, but the truth is that pretty much everything works, that anything is better than nothing, and that good enough is often better than optimal. Consistency is the key.