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> "whatever is standard" Okay, but only if we agree on what is “standard”? My standard routine is every other day. (And that’s just my regularity, I’ve yet to even mention what lif…

> "Strength" in weightlifting is measured by the one-rep max (1RM) [1] of a given movement. Most starting strength training programs recommend starting off with 5 reps. (For exampl…

> I learned along the way that strength training is one of the best ways to improve your longevity, great for weight loss, improves mental capacity, improves sleep, reduces risk of…

> It's absolutely normal to feel sore after any kind of exercise? I Ctr-F’d the linked article and found 0 instances of “sore”. Assuming any knowledge is “obvious” is detrimental t…

Yes, and eat immediately after every workout. I’ve read studies that show via biopsy that ingested proteins are already present in the worked muscles 10 minutes after ingestion! I’…

This is bad advice, because it’s ambiguous. > You should be able to add 2.5kg to your major lifts every week When you couple progression with a time frame but fail to address the t…

> Even though in the early days you don't notice much physical difference People who do weight training always leave out the fact that you feel sore after a lift. Even the next day…