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    Cleans, jerks, snatch pulls?

    Explosive lifts should always be programmed FIRST. any explosive exercise cleans, snatch, high pulls, etc. Do these before traditional deadlifts, bench, squat, etc
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    Body fat %

    usually handheld BIA may be about 3 % off. calipers can vary on type of calipers used and person testing you. underwater weighing was considered the gold standard but there still may be a significant fluctuation in percentage. The only true way to tell is with a cadaver but screw that lol. BIA...
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    Planks Lower Back?

    def agree squeeze core and glutes... dont sag ur butt or have ur butt too high
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    To dip or not to dip

    Dips are great because they are muli-joint very effective! Risk to reward, if you have shoulder problems work with ur PT and rehab!!
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    what do you think of my workout this April?

    type it out bud I cant read a thing
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    HELP ME PLEASE!

    Write your goals down, more likely to be achievable when there is a written motive. Get a training partner! Make a schedule / planner. Get rid of distractions. Watch some Rocky lol
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    Rep range for Abs

    The core is used to stabilize your body so like posted above full body multi -joint exercise exercises will be helpful another idea is to activate your core in between your regular sets with planks )front planks, side planks, elevated planks, etc). This will be very useful in turning your core on.
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    Forearm development

    Elitefts is the ones i have used, but you can always use a trap bar or heavy dumbbells or pour cement and rocks in 5 gallon pales.
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    100 chinups on back day

    A Lot of Volume !! im gunna try it looks sick!
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    Forearm development

    heavy ass farmer walks, will also help with rotator cuff stabilization.
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    Wtestling season

    The American College of Sports Medicine has great suggestions (or guidlines) and they break it down to per kg body weight for each macro nutrient for various sports. Some questions you should ask your self is what weight class are you shooting for? how many days a week do u practice? how long...
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    Make a Custom Weighted Vest

    Alright I did not know where to post this but has anyone made a weighted vest before I really want one, but do not want to buy one. How can I make one.
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    Training Masks

    Wow ..masks now... I know a lot of fighters have custom high altitude chambers to sleep in, but masks seems pretty wield and interesting. I have always understood that the "sleep high train low" method was the most useful in EPO production, so it seems unclear to me why they would use the mask...
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    Why are fat people (fat, not bulking) people strong?

    when someone is obese they have to carry extra weight around. Imagine carrying an extra 75 lbs on your body in a form of a vest. your back, legs, and body have no choice but to adapt in order to carry a heavy load. This naturally makes these people stronger (in the aspect of carrying their own...
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    smith machine vs reg bench ?

    Smith is a crutch can be counter productive in ability to build. also may put a lot of tension on wrists or back depending on exercise because it stays on the same plane compared to free weights.
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