Deadlift vs Leg press

 

Comparing the leg press and deadlift is a case of apples and oranges. A better pairing would be the squat and the deadlift. The leg press will mainly focus on the legs while the deadlift does train most of your body. The leg press has a lower risk of injury in turn and is easier to learn. You will need specialized machines which take up a lot of space to do the leg press. 

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Stronglifts vs Hypertrophy

Comparing Stronglifts and Hypertrophy is comparing apples and oranges. Stronglifts is a program while Hypertrophy is a biological process/concept. If you want to go deeper compare programs. A program optimized for hypertrophy is German Volume Training. 

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Stronglifts or split routine

 

Stronglifts and split routines are very popular to get stronger and bigger. I recommend full body routines like Stronglifts for beginners until they have the discipline to hit the gym four times a week. Based on personal goals these four days can be formed into an impactful split routine.

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Stronglifts can't finish set

 

Not being able to finish a set is part of Stronglifts. When it happens, take a close look whether it is a repeat fail at the same weight or the first one for a long time. If you repeatedly fail at the same loads, consider a deload or switching programs. Use the free Stronglifts 5x5 app to get better insight.

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Stronglifts and CrossFit 

 

You will learn whether Stronglifts can be combined with Crossfit and what the results will be. In addition, you will be pointed to further workouts and material on Stronglifts and Crossfit to dig deeper.

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Stronglifts and intermittent fasting

 

Stronglifts and intermittent fasting can be combined. For beginners interested in strength development a bigger window for calorie intake is preferable. For Bodybuilders who are cutting it is better to pair fasting with a program with a bigger bias towards hypertrophy.

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Deadlift or good morning

 

The deadlift is at the center of most strength focused programs. The good morning is usually used as accessory work for experienced lifters with lower back weaknesses. This article outlines the pros and cons of both lifts and whether they cover your needs. 

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Deadlift: How heavy should you go?

Most people will go between 60 - 75% of their body weight when they start. Once you become more advanced this will increase to 1.5 of your body weight. The most elite lifters will perform their training 60 - 75% from 2 times their bodyweight upward.

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Deadlift: When to increase weight

 

The simple rule is as long and steady as you can without failing. The increments of increasing weight are bigger for beginners and become smaller as a percentage of one repetition maximum the more the lifter matures. Microloading and deloading are concepts which work, but not well known or applied too late. This article will help you to understand better how to pick your increases. Beginners will start with 2.5kg to 5kg from an empty bar.

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Can you do Stronglifts every other day?

Stronglifts can be done every other day when you are already fit. Starters should focus on the program as prescribed. If you already have a full schedule of your main sport, also stick to your three times a week.

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