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why does e1rm only show for certain exercises in the 12wk High-Frequency Full-Body Program

Hey yall so I'm putting in my load / weight numbers for week 1 of the 12wk High-Frequency Full-Body Program and found it strange that the e1rm is only showing for certain exercises (barbell squat, barbell bench, deadlift, and hip thrust) - I'm curious why it doesn't show for all of them and more broadly, does the 12wk program base subsequent weeks on your loads and RPEs from the first week? Curious what relationship there is - if any - between those.

Cortisol spike?!

I had a trainer told me that I need to stop training on an empty stomach because my cortisol levels will spike and that will cause me to continue to hold down to fat or even gain weight. I train first thing in the morning and don’t have time to eat. How true is this?

Lifting Accessories?

At what point should you start using lifting accessories? Lifting belt, wrist warps, barbell pad, lifting shoes? Waste of money or helpful?

Shoulder mobility and exercies

Hi! Like Mariana, I also have a bad shoulder after falling down a volcano and badly dislocating and breaking it. It has been a long journey to get to where I am today, but I would love more mobility and exercise ideas. I cannot do a barbell back squat because I that position is painful. I cannot do a dead hang (yet) but I have been using the assisted pull up bar to hang with extra weight. I would love more ideas from someone else who has a weaker shoulder. Thanks!

Oatmeal

I’ve been seeing a lot of videos hating on oatmeal right now and it’s really confusing me. Would love to hear you guys’ take on this!