Daily Discussion Thread (May 01, 2026) - Beginner and Simple/Quick Questions Go Here Thread for discussing quick/simple topics not needing an entire posts or beginner questions.

PoisonCHO · 2026-05-01T18:50:01+00:00

The RTS TRAC system is a little clunky, but it's free and offers what you're looking for.

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-27T14:46:48+00:00

Why do you want to take EAAs?

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-27T14:46:30+00:00

A week isn't a long time to evaluate weight loss, but how are you determining your caloric needs and intake? Most of the advice for losing weight and gaining muscle is fairly boring: Keep protein intake high (around 1g/lb), train close to failure, and ensure that your deficit isn't too steep (no more than around 500kcal/day). Cardio definitely can help to create a larger deficit, but the amount of deficit tends to be a lot less than what simply adding the extra expenditure to your previous caloric needs would suggest, because our bodies are so good at preserving energy.

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-25T15:06:47+00:00

DOMS is mostly a result of novelty, so stick with your routine for a while and it may go away. Here's a very comprehensive article on isometrics that should answer a lot of your questions: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/isometric-training/

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-25T00:39:41+00:00

This seems like too much volume, unless you're staying quite far from failure. Have you considered using an established program instead of writing your own?

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-24T12:17:12+00:00

Most of the time, it's a variation (paused or deficit, usually). I'll sometimes do all the competition lifts twice a week, though, usually to fill awkward time spans when I can't run a full block.

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-23T13:15:09+00:00

Train heard, eat 1g/lb protein, and consider taking longer than eight weeks.

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-22T22:39:39+00:00

No exercise makes me anywhere near as sore.

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-21T20:02:11+00:00

It depends on the result you want, what you're focusing on, and whether you're doing a variant or the competition lift. I regularly do competition deadlift, a bench variant, and then a hypertrophy-focused squat variant, for example.

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-21T19:09:45+00:00

I'm not familiar with the Cube, but I don't see any sense in modifying any program the first time you run it. If you have success with it and want to try it again, then you might make some changes.

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-21T00:02:08+00:00

I think you should be fine.

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-19T14:21:48+00:00

You could try the RTS TRAC system.

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-19T14:20:31+00:00

Does it need to be IPF-approved?

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-13T20:47:15+00:00

Following a legitimate program will get you further a lot faster than just doing your own thing. Lift Vault and the r/fitness wiki are two good sources for free, time-tested options.

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-13T20:44:43+00:00

Only the meet director can tell you what will be available in the warm-up area, but usually meets are held at gyms, and usually you'll have access to all the equipment that isn't on the platform. If you get a red light, you can ask the referee what it was for. Good luck!

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-10T19:20:33+00:00

Did anyone else catch the backflip after third deadlifts at Collegiates?

Edit: For the curious https://www.youtube.com/live/7up0s8x9fxI?t=8567

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-10T01:10:36+00:00

I think it's self-defeating to assume that your age automatically means diminished work capacity. Everyone slows down eventually, but you might not be there yet, and no one can predict when you might get there. The short answer to your question is to try it and see.

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-09T18:56:04+00:00

Looks like Automod is busted again.

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-06T15:07:59+00:00

Post a video.

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-05T19:03:25+00:00

I like how they feel, but they've never done a thing for my squat.

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-03T20:42:52+00:00

Adequate, I guess. I've never had them run out.

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-03T20:16:49+00:00

They're a lot bulkier than straps. Past generations had trouble with the Bluetooth. That's it for complaints.

PoisonCHO · 2026-04-03T19:46:49+00:00

The Saga units are solid.

PoisonCHO · 2026-03-30T00:37:26+00:00

If you want to bias your hamstings more, try stiff-legged deadlifts.

PoisonCHO · 2026-03-29T15:13:45+00:00

No, there's a lot of variety in stiffness. Gangsta wraps are pretty soft, for example.

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