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hands.of.fury

Can one do weight training with bodyweight training?

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jackrunner

Training for more power and speed?

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angela50

Help

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robb_evans

What is a good training program for a 48 hour, 100km walk?

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zoetaylor

why cant i lose weight part 2

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jan1406

Weight Gain techniques?

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frstr_dvd

Presentation on muscle strength

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johnshepherd

What do you think of the Peak Performance Premium area? (!)

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scousemouse78

How do u get more a more ripped look, without 'bulking' too much ?

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craigcooper25

What are some good circuit exercise with a kettlebell?

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djregan

Pre Season Rugby Training

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pondytheyido

what is a typical daily diet for a weightlifter/bodybuilder?

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shannonchristie

What things can i do to improve my high jump?

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earth2katie

I injured my shoulder 10 weeks ago...more than a strain?

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antony81

dna testing machine ?

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payall

'm 25 yrs woman.. am I too Old to get into training?!

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shannonchristie

Volleyball

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muzzbuzzbee

i am trying to bulk up

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Rell22

How do I increase speed, explosiveness, and my verticle leap?

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jan1406

Can I get rid of excess skin?

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jamesy3187

When should Creatine be taken, before or after training?

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jan1406

I put on weight - is it muscle?

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trappo

Lateral Knee pain-HELP

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marcus_mcglown

What do I have to do to get my game on the D1 status like eric gordon

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ken_ray

What can I do about shoulder pain?

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anne28

Balance between opposing muscle groups

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ben-64-ds

Rugby

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EnduranceRun

Training Fads

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D-Rock

How Can I Develop A Large Defined Chest?

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oven300

What is the best way to train for a judo tournament?

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ben-64-ds

How Do I Work My Chest?

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skiboss

Surgery's

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lyssvchill

Abs?

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lyssvchill

How do you tell shin splints?

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lyssvchill

How do I loosen my hamstrings?

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lyssvchill

What is a good way to improve my shot putt throw?

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samleslie

Plyometric/Neural adaptation drills for running. Any for cycling?

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Arnie77

Looking for brief information on types of training.

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hqaptc-trganalyst5

Weight Training for Squash

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ben-64-ds

Milk

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fortressnz

Strength training for Swimmers

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reggieb

To increase power to weight ratio should I put on muscle or lose fat?

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madeofsteel

Describe a training cycle and periodization for bodybuilding?

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lpointer

GNC versus Walmart Whey protien Mix

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zoetaylor

I cant seem to lose weight

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paul_t

Does increased protein intake depress mood?

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gmd606

Any tried and tested exercises to strengthen a badly sprained ankle?

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jusrockinout

Core Stability; Speed, Power, Strength; good buys?

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jteodoro

What protein supplement will you recommend for hypertensive person?

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lpointer

Differences between Walmart protein Mix and GNC protein mix?

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lpointer

Will cardio everyday take away from muscle mass growth?

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lpointer

Thoughts on "Animal pak"?

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mjhgordon@hotmail.com

Des resting heart rate affect your performance?

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jusrockinout

Powerlifting and Olympic Lifting?

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lpointer

I'm tired all the time

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lpointer

Advice on my weekly routine?

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jusrockinout

Gymnastic routine...

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jusrockinout

The Squat...

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lpointer

Shoulder pain

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nate.magan

Diets/WorkOuts/any help for rugby?

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jusrockinout

Does aerobic rowing help the deadlift?

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jusrockinout

Would a jogger squat more...

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jusrockinout

Do chair/bench dips work the rhomboids?

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Should I weight train to lose weight?

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jusrockinout

How can I perform pulldowns?

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jusrockinout

I have heard that push-ups work the back.

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tonyduggan

Is creatine safe?

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tonyduggan

What do you think of Juice Plus?

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tonyduggan

What happens if you take protein shakes and do not work out?

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riz0620

Supplementation to prevent upper respiratory infections?

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jusrockinout

If you could only do five exercises...

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jusrockinout

Opinion: Do you think body weight exercise training is superior...

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jusrockinout

What is the ideal body of a rower?

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jure.sterbucl

12 weeks of resistance trainig - results

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daveash

Power clean target

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jusrockinout

Help finding sport

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jusrockinout

Is there a good Olypic Weightlifting club in Mobile, Alabama, USA ?

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jusrockinout

Does anyone have have Powerlifting scores...

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jusrockinout

What are the differences in doing a pull-up and a pulldown?

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Mayer

How do I strengthen my neck without injuring it?

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lpointer

50 yr old female who lifts 1-1.5 hours daily, sorely.

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pepemourinho

What changes of training and diet I should do?

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mancusg

Soccer offseason training .

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Sue Pugh

Your Personal Trainer

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Athlete12

How can I get faster times in 100m and 200m

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nakicmarko

Can I get help with weight training for soccer players?

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sohaib.hassan

Need Experts for a Fighter's development programme/ programme critique

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mccarronhealth

Im looking for a good protien supplement, with no side effects!!

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tatan_2553

Can you help me to make an aerobic program?

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chris_on_line_u

what exercise can i do to get more thickness in my calf muscles

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Daniel0

What do I do now & how?

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sroddx05

Which are the most effective strength and power tests?

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sirsmegcheese

What is the best diet for training at mostly high intensity?

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Mark Edwards

Do you have a question for our community?

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Danny ODell

I feel selfish when I exercise before doing anything else

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Danny ODell

What do you mean by putting a check on the calendar?

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Danny ODell

Lifting doesn't make me happy anymore - why?

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Danny ODell

What can I do to get my shoulder working again?

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Danny ODell

Preparing for shoulder surgery?

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Danny ODell

What can I do to get the ROM back again?

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Danny ODell

Knee replacement preparation?

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Danny ODell

Lifting after surgery?

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Danny ODell

What are mirror muscles?

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Danny ODell

Leaning back in military press...

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Danny ODell

Why are the rotaters cuff muscles so important?

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Danny ODell

What are the rotator cuff muscles?

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Danny ODell

What is the advantage of doing hammer curls?

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Danny ODell

Should I curl the bar?

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Danny ODell

How do I stop my butt coming up before the bar moves in the squat?

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Danny ODell

Can I drop into the bottom position on the squat?

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Danny ODell

Bouncing when squatting?

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Danny ODell

What is the ACL?

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Danny ODell

Is it bad to have my knees come together when I start the squat?

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Danny ODell

Why do my knees close up when I start back up from the squat?

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Danny ODell

Is it bad to go deep in the squat?

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Danny ODell

Can I add 15 pounds to my bench press in four months?

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Danny ODell

How to win contests?

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Danny ODell

How do I check my posture?

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Danny ODell

How can I keep my hands healthy?

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Danny ODell

How fast should you squat?

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Danny ODell

Bench press technique...?

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Danny ODell

Bench press confusion...

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Danny ODell

What are the most important exercises for the beginner to do?

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Danny ODell

What piece of gear should I buy first?

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Danny ODell

What would be a good set up for my home gym?

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Danny ODell

Where can I buy lifting equipment?

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Danny ODell

Where do I learn more about lifting and strength?

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Danny ODell

I don’t have heat in my weight room, how do I stay warm when I lift?

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Danny ODell

What comes next after a contest?

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Danny ODell

What can I do to get back my normal range of motion?

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Danny ODell

I just had knee surgery - how do I maintain my cardio fitness?

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Danny ODell

How do I keep my strength levels up after op?

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Danny ODell

It hurts when I military press - why?

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Danny ODell

My shoulders hurt when I bench press, what should I do?

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Danny ODell

What is a dynamic warm up?

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Danny ODell

Should I stretch after I finish lifting?

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Danny ODell

what method of stretching should I be doing before I lift?

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Danny ODell

I am confused about when to stretch.

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Danny ODell

Will running hurt my strength gains?

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Danny ODell

I want big triceps - what are the best exercises to do?

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Danny ODell

Good exercise programs for travellers?

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Danny ODell

Where do I buy tubes?

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Danny ODell

Are tubes a good alternative to lifting weights?

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Danny ODell

How do I do a modified push up?

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Danny ODell

How can I learn to do a regular push up?

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Danny ODell

What can I do to get stronger?

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Danny ODell

Where can I buy weights?

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Danny ODell

Will five pound weights help me get stronger?

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Danny ODell

Can I lift outside or in the barn?

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Danny ODell

Can I add fifteen more pound to my bench in the next six months?

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Danny ODell

Why is it important to me when I lift?

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Danny ODell

What is full range of motion?

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