How much would a human have to weigh to be unable to jump (lift both feet off the floor at once at least a couple of inches)? [more inside]
posted by crabintheocean on Oct 3, 2012 - 12 answers

Help me design a strength-training workout with this Technogym equipment. [more inside]
posted by jayder on Apr 21, 2012 - 5 answers

How much do "micro intervals" help with strength training? What can I do to maximize my limited time to lift weights? [more inside]
posted by lettuchi on Apr 7, 2011 - 6 answers

For every pound of weight that I can squat, I have X pounds of muscle. What is the value of X? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks on Mar 5, 2010 - 12 answers

Strength trainees: how do you keep yourself motivated? [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van on Jul 20, 2009 - 30 answers

[ExcerciseFilter] What's a good target for weight gain in strength training? Not to say body building, but general fitness-level training. I can't seem to find a clear resource for equating weight training to muscle mass. [more inside]
posted by cavalier on Feb 27, 2009 - 8 answers

I think I'm about ready to move on from Starting Strength and I'm looking for bodybuilding routine. [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van on Nov 12, 2008 - 17 answers

I want to gain more muscle mass and strength. I don't want to look like a bodybuilder, but I do want to look very fit. (I'm a male nearing 40.) My problem is, I don't have a good gym nearby and I live in a small apartment. I don't have room for a free weight system. Can one build the sort of body that I want without weights or a machine, simply by doing exercises (pushups, etc.)? How reasonable is that approach? If that won't work, what sort of machine should I buy that doesn't take up much real-estate space and is pleasing to the eye. (I've looked into these, but they only go up to 52lbs. Is that enough?)
posted by grumblebee on Feb 11, 2005 - 20 answers