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    Can I do 3 days barbell full body + 1-2 days of calisthenics per week?

    @tomahawk888 Absolutely, that's my workout plan. I compete in powerlifting, Armlifting (grip) ,Singles pickleball and the training is 3 full body 2 hour gym workouts plus 2 multi hour singles games a week. Recovery is the limiting factor. At 49 I have to sleep well, hit my protein shakes on top...
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    Should I consume protein powder?

    @alexaggab Hi, competitive powerlifter here. Age 49, weight 165 To be honest you can get big gains at home, but it's only possible lifting big weight. Dumbbells really won't get those results. It's not the diet. You'll need barbell squats to activate your hormones and central nervous system...
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    Hard plateau in pull-ups

    @childofgod49 Instead of adding a rep add weight. Plus 10 lb and do 5 sets of 5, then 15 lb for 5x5. After a month or 2 of this then retest reps. One additional rep is a HUGE STEP compared to adding a little weight and stopping at 5. I got up to 30 strict starting at age 44, took a few years...
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    Questions for my wife workout please

    @whyayeman My wife does 2 full body workouts a week and 1 cardio. She's definitely what "fit" looks like. Bench and squat Monday, running Wednesday, deadlift and overhead press Friday. That's it and she's definitely not ready for competition, lifts are getting stronger gradually, but she's...
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