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    3 hours too much for full body weightlifting 3 days/week?

    @godisworking101 No reason to workout more than 45min. What you are currently doing will not work for very long.
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    Working out, work, and life balance

    @ilovemyfather Wow. Saw this video not like 10 minutes ago and thought it really applied to what you were saying. Geoff is a real programming genius and commonly has clients with busy schedules do shorter workouts. I know it is about kettlebells but it could easily apply to any implement...
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    Is strength training even worth it with insufficient protein?

    @nanathalieee It's not ideal but your body is adaptable.
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    41/M. I want to be able to play with and lift grandkids one day. I’m looking for suggestions on dumbbell only functional/compound training

    @bridgida This is a good all rounder. When I started it I only got up to 6 on the pyramid and worked back down. Added a step a week. I am also kind of fond of this one. You can apply a lot of the Kettlebell programs to dumbbells. I'd have a look at Iron Cardio or Dry Fighting weight or...
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    How to keep motivated to workout daily when stuck in the 9-5 corporate cycle?

    @abnerpublishing 15 to 20 min home workouts. I have a home gym and run Easy Strength. But something like this with DB or KB would be good too -
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    Name 3-4 kettlebell exercises for 30mins

    @ronlin Have a look at all of Geoff Neupert's programs.
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    Is 22 eggs a day too much? Trying to cut quickly

    @conroy01 Sounds like one of the Vince Gironda diets. I believe his was 36 hard boiled a day. I have absolutely zero idea if this would work or be healthy. My instincts are screaming No but my curiosity is screaming Yes.
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    Help me understand low RPEs in kettlebell programming

    @artlicbunny The Soviets who tracked their elite athletes for like 30+ years had them doing more volume at 70-80% of their training max (not a PR) for sets of 1-5. This was based on all their work. A lot of this programming has carried over into KB training. Continually add work and the...
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    Can a single kettlebell replace a gym membership?

    @is2017overyet Definitely. How many times can you press it?
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    DB Press Increase

    @lucyflor How about 5x5 with 40s? Slowly one set at a time turn that into 5x6? And then 7s and so forth? Delorme's range is 15-30 reps so use that as a guide.
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    How do families with young children find the time?

    @ryspi76 Get some kettlebells Try a program like this to initially learn the lifts Work out at 7 You go she goes... Takes 20-30 min...
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    Information Overload

    @uzezi Dan has over 40 years in the training people and Geoff over 20. These are really 2 guys who are completely no nonsense. There is nothing fancy about either of these men's programming. It's simple. Respects your time in the gym. Understands nonjuiced recovery of people 30+. And has a...
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    Information Overload

    @ilovegod777 I recommend following Dan John. Get the book Easy Strength. It is designed to cut to what works and build healthy habits. The other person I really respect is Geoff Neupert. He has a program called Easy Muscle which is also quite good. As well as several kettlebell related...
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    M/34/5’7” Would joining CrossFit be too intense for someone who’s obese?

    @christy01 I'd check out Easy Strength for Fat Loss.
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    Easy Muscle: Day 1

    @biboplex I admit I found the charts in the book quite puzzling. Am keen to see how you progress.
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    Husband and I (34/m&f) are just starting. Advice?

    @rawscot My wife and I did this every other day. Only did 8 reps for the full pyramid then switched to 5-10-5 Bought some cheap kettlebells from Kmart. I'd do a set she'd do a set. Took a while till we could get up to 8 reps. Then back down to 1. Week One up to 6-7. Week Two up to 8. Week...
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    Not getting a routine that works for me

    @lorna1964 Try hanging, like for a pull up, but just hang there for 30sec x2-3. Sometimes this is quite restorative. Every other day: Kettlebell swings + push ups. The swing and the planking part of the push up can really help with offsetting sitting. Set a timer for 20 min and see how many...
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    Help this dad fight “dad bod”

    @lostandfound123 Easy Strength for Fat Loss.
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    Are presses enough for upper chest?

    @curiousmel As I said add it if you Have to. You might not. The bigger and thicker you are the more you might need to. If you just want to tag it on do 1 set to near failure then with minimal rest another set with half the reps. Done.
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    Are presses enough for upper chest?

    @curiousmel My suggestion is to try it and see. My experience says it might be enough for a lot of people. Particularly if you are thin. Push Ups, Push Ups w/ handles, Dips, and weighted Dips are all good mass building options. KB and one of them push up and dip racks would have 90% of your...
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