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    Dry fighting weight c&p question

    @faith2 Cleaning before every press should allow you to get extra reps. And the clean itself is an exercise that gives you some hinge, back and bicep work.
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    The Kneesovertoesguy

    @19disciple44 The arm is not supposed to be used to pull the bell upwards, right? Therefore the only way to accomplish a swing is to impart forward momentum on the bell, and it then traces an arc upwards simply because it’s connected to your arm. To express force forwards, your hips travel...
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    C&P with long arms

    @kampell I recently had front shoulder tendon pain. The physiotherapist told me it was an impingement caused by my left shoulder being too far forwards during the press - ie poor posture. Exercises to improve that included pec minor stretching and external rotator cuff band exercises, and...
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    Snatch progression...rep n rest queery

    @psalmofmercy Because snatches are more like interval training.
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    Calorie deficit -> Losing muscle mass. Calorie surplus -> Gaining fat. What to do?

    @izzy1728 I’ve been doing a fitness and weight loss program for the last month that included 30-60 minutes of walking every day plus three moderate cardio sessions of 30-60 minutes and three strength sessions a week. I’m down 3.5 kg for the month
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    Enter the Kettlebell or Return of the Kettlebell?

    @cglil Dunno, I bought the book years ago. It seems there used to be an accompanying DVD too. I just came across a website called functionalmovement.com which appears to have it available for download including the text and video.
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    Urgently need an exercise that is not push up or abs, leg required

    @marimur Go for a walk
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    Enter the Kettlebell or Return of the Kettlebell?

    @cglil Pavel’s books are 90% stories, hyperbole and Russian tough guy schtick, and 10% exercise program. Seriously, the books are entertaining, but the actual content could be covered in five pages. If you want a bit more science, consider Kettlebells From The Center - Dynami by Gray Cook and...
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    Fucked Up Posture due to Desk Job. Is there a solution?

    @endrew And rows and face pulls
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    DIY Pullup bar in backyard HELP

    @cricketts Yes, I used galvanised steel plumbing pipes for mine - they came pre-threaded, allowing flanges to be screwed onto each end. Get the 30 or 35mm pipes - they’re more comfortable than the thicker ones. For the height, I like a bar at a height where I can reach up while on my tip toes...
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    I want to buy gymnastic rings, but I’m not sure where/how to mount them

    @spacct In the past I have attached eye bolts to a door lintel beam, each secured with four screws, then attached the rings using carabiners. It worked well.
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