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    Is 2-3 minutes between sets too long? I keep getting rude looks from guys at the gym..

    @1stbrownhorse What are your goals? If you're doing 8-12 reps per set, you need 60-90 seconds between sets. If you're doing 4-6 then 2-3 minutes. If you're doing light weight and taking 3-4 minutes between sets you are wasting everyone's time, including and most importantly, yours. You can't...
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    Frustrated after 6 months lifting weights

    @cthelight7 Well why are you specifically wanting big lifts? what is your actual goal? If you want definition you have to lift heavier weights and eat more. But big lifts don't actually hit all of the muscles so you need more variety.
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    Ok I finally got onboard with stretching..but now I need specific help!

    @vivienita Yoga is a game changer.
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    Why is my squat better than my deadlift?

    @carltonh You need to activate your glutes before deadlifting. The glutes are your strongest muscle but if they're not activated, you're using your quads more than you should. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6544005/ https://powerliftingtechnique.com/hip-thrust-help-deadlifts/...
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    teen girl intimidated by mostly-male strength training class

    @jrsinct Oh sweetie, just get in there and lift. I started working out at 16. Got really serious about weights in college. The best part is, once you develop muscle, even if you years without working out, once you start again you'll gain it all back in a short period of time. I haven't been...
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