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Lat pulldowns inconsistency...what's the deal?

My gym has two lat pulldown machines that I use. The bar-attached-to-a-cable version is much harder than the two-handles-that-meet-in-the-middle version-- the difference in what I can lift is about 30 pounds, with the cable version being much more difficult. My trainer tells me they are equivalent, and has checked my form and says it's correct. What's the deal?
posted by blnkfrnk on May 23, 2013 - 8 answers

 

Mobilize me

I've been working out, lifting weights, on and off for five years, but I've never paid any attention to mobility/stretching. This is dumb. Please help me come up with a defensible plan. [more inside]
posted by downing street memo on Mar 26, 2013 - 6 answers

$500 or Less to a "Summer Body"

Stuck at a fitness plateau. Not weight loss - fat loss. I'm about 5-8% (not exactly sure; I only have inexact measurement options) below where I want to be, which is the 10% mark. Help me get to my goal or as close as possible by the summer (and stay there)! [more inside]
posted by Urban Winter on Mar 20, 2013 - 12 answers

Old shoulder dislocation + new strength training = ?

Now that I'm lifting heavier weights, how should I tailor my strength training regimen given that I have a four year-old shoulder dislocation? [more inside]
posted by MaddyRex on Feb 22, 2013 - 7 answers

Men's underwear for weightlifting

Looking for recommendations for men's underwear - comfortable, supportive, but keeps your package tucked back so you don't bash 'the boys' on the bar when doing deadlifts.
posted by lizbunny on Feb 11, 2013 - 8 answers

Los Angeles: Top-level functional movement coach/postural alignment/etc?

Visiting Los Angeles at month's end, seeking a pro to troubleshoot knee problems. [more inside]
posted by 4midori on Jan 9, 2013 - 6 answers

Weight Loss and Benchpress Plateaus: Help me burst through my stagnation! Details inside...

Weight Loss and Benchpress Plateaus: Help me burst through my stagnation! Details inside... [more inside]
posted by MMALR on Dec 26, 2012 - 11 answers

Are free weights better than unfree weights?

Why strength training, and what to do? I've been taking advantage of my free gym membership a lot more lately and I see people lifting weights a lot. I do the elliptical and the "Nautilus"-type machines, but I've gotten the impression that the barbell-style stuff is better for me. Is this true, and if so, how do I go about this? [more inside]
posted by supercoollady on Nov 22, 2012 - 15 answers

Squat injury

What kind of doc or therapist should I seek about my weightlifting lower back injury? [more inside]
posted by mnemonic on Nov 15, 2012 - 12 answers

Critique my workout

Strength trainers/weight-lifters of Metafilter. Could you take a look at my workout and let me know your thoughts? Anything glaringly missing or redundant? [more inside]
posted by dontjumplarry on Nov 9, 2012 - 6 answers

Like The Hacker's Diet for muscles?

I'm making good weight-loss progress with The Hacker's Diet. Now, I'd like to add in exercise to build and tone muscle. I'm active and decent shape already, but don't do any weights. Is there anything as down-to-earth and straightforward as The Hacker's Diet for this? [more inside]
posted by SampleSize on Sep 22, 2012 - 12 answers

Finished New Rules of Lifting for Women, what next?

I just finished the weight training program from the New Rules of Lifting for Women, what should I do next? [more inside]
posted by kyrademon on Sep 7, 2012 - 7 answers

Other motivations in weightlifting besides beating your own records?

How can I regain my motivation for weightlifting, when it feels like I am going in circles? [more inside]
posted by lollusc on Aug 11, 2012 - 13 answers

"Muscle weighs twice as much as fat"

I'm working out, particularly around the torso, and I'm much stronger. My waistline hasn't budged. My weight has barely changed since I started going to the Y and doing 20 minutes of cardio a day plus lifting weights. Loving wife says that's because I'm building muscle, and "muscle weighs twice as much as fat." What's truly going on?
posted by musofire on Jul 6, 2012 - 34 answers

Workout websites/apps/suggestions?

Looking for workout routine suggestion sources, primarily for weightlifting routines. [more inside]
posted by EggplantPizza on Jun 27, 2012 - 8 answers

Is it messing up my results to spread a weight lifting session over the course of an evening?

Is it messing up my results to spread a weight lifting session over the course of an evening? [more inside]
posted by whoaali on May 28, 2012 - 10 answers

Weight lifting formulas?

If I know how much I can dead lift, is there a formula (or something similar) to predict healthy weights for other lifts? [more inside]
posted by Vault13 on May 13, 2012 - 7 answers

What lifts should I do to increase the width (from front and rear) or general diameter of my biceps/arms?

What lifts should I do to increase the width (from front and rear) or general diameter of my biceps/arms? [more inside]
posted by Senor Cardgage on Mar 24, 2012 - 7 answers

How can I get strong without getting big?

WorkoutFilter: More Bruce Lee, less Schwarzenegger. More Pacquiao, less Tyson. How can I get strong without getting big? [more inside]
posted by damo on Feb 26, 2012 - 17 answers

Strength Training/Stretch Routine for Runner ?

Strength Training/Stretch Routine for Runner? [more inside]
posted by Carius on Feb 20, 2012 - 11 answers

Seroquel and the Miracle of Losing Weight?

I'm taking 150 mg of Seroquel which has seemed to be helping. But i need to lose preexisting weight..about 40-50 lbs. All i read on the web are horror stories about people gaining 50-100 lbs even when they are doing cardio and weights. My question...anybody here either themselves or know people who have actually been able to lose weight while on seroquel if they followed the usual healthy eating and exercise 3-5 times a week?
posted by snap_dragon on Feb 19, 2012 - 11 answers

Gym Shoe Recommendations Please

My familiarity with exercise footwear is limited to my running shoes. What should I be looking for in a gym shoe? [more inside]
posted by sillymama on Feb 18, 2012 - 11 answers

help me help myself get muscle-y in Portland!

Where can I learn to lift weights in Portland? [more inside]
posted by vespabelle on Feb 4, 2012 - 2 answers

Which is the least bad for muscle growth: to drink alcohol before or after exercise?

Which is the least bad for muscle growth: to drink alcohol before or after exercise? [more inside]
posted by neilb449 on Jan 19, 2012 - 8 answers

Help Me Keep Fit in My New (York) City

Looking for affordable, long-term outdoor group fitness classes in New York City. Or reasonably priced gyms with plenty of rowing machines and free weights. [more inside]
posted by undercoverhuwaaah on Jan 3, 2012 - 3 answers

protein intake, how does it work?

How do I get enough protein on a moderate weight-lifting regimen without spending lots of money on food? [more inside]
posted by clockzero on Nov 14, 2011 - 28 answers

Workouts that spare the spine.

Seeking alternatives to weightlifting to stay fit and nurture a newly temperamental back... [more inside]
posted by artemisia on Nov 2, 2011 - 19 answers

Good StrongLifts-type dumbell exercise programs?

This $20/month gym looks awesome... but it doesn't have barbells, so I can't do StrongLifts 5x5. Should I go back to my old gym, or do you guys have an alternative structured dumbbell/machine-based/bodyweight strength training program? Or a better gym suggestion in downtown Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by Jacen Solo on Sep 25, 2011 - 9 answers

weight a sec

Please concoct me a free-weights routine. Pretty much beginner. [more inside]
posted by threeants on Aug 31, 2011 - 14 answers

Stronglifts - Weightlifting Wall - Should I switch?

6 months of starting strength. I am following the the program religiously. If it says squat, I squat. If it says eat more protein, I do. My gains have been ok but I have been stagnating a bit lately. I have been at 225 squat for a few weeks now. I am unhappy with the results. I feel like I am much stronger but that I don't appear to be much stronger. It might be that I am getting muscle but it's still under a layer of fat. The composition of my body is changing but not my outward appearance. [more inside]
posted by rdurbin on Aug 22, 2011 - 11 answers

I can run 10 miles. Now what for strength?

For what level of strength training does my running the Army 10 Mile now qualify me? [more inside]
posted by metajc on Aug 21, 2011 - 3 answers

Deadliftophobia

I'm starting a barbell program but deadlifts scare the crap out of me. What can I substitute that's safer (or are they absolutely essential)? [more inside]
posted by dontjumplarry on Aug 16, 2011 - 12 answers

How can I increase the intensity of my workouts?

How can I increase the intensity of my workout without making it longer? Complications: I can't run, lift, or swim. [more inside]
posted by KathrynT on Jul 7, 2011 - 23 answers

I have back pain in a weird spot, I have included a pic of me pointing to it, can you give me more information?

I have back pain in a weird spot, I have included a pic of me pointing to it. Can you give me more information? [more inside]
posted by Feel the beat of the rhythm of the night on Jul 2, 2011 - 5 answers

Alternative weight lifting equipment locations

Love weight lifting, hate the drive to the local Megagym (or any gym). Reasonably cheap weight lifting equipment abounds, but space is a problem. I have a couple of options available, and I could use some help. [more inside]
posted by Punkey on Jun 17, 2011 - 8 answers

What do people think of weightlifting?

What is the general public perception of weightlifting and/or bodybuilding in the USA? Do men and women view it differently?
posted by unixrat on Jun 10, 2011 - 23 answers

Whats the best thing (supplement or otherwise) to give me more power and energy when weightlifting WITHOUT makin me tweak?

Whats the best thing (supplement or otherwise) to give me more power and energy when weightlifting WITHOUT makin me tweak? [more inside]
posted by Senor Cardgage on Jun 9, 2011 - 18 answers

Losing Motivation with weight loss.

I've been working out and seeing progress but everything seems to be like taking 2 steps forward and then 1 step back, making it hard for me right now to keep up the motivation. Just trying to figure out if I am doing anything wrong or if something could help. [more inside]
posted by loser8008 on May 18, 2011 - 8 answers

Starting Strength: my bench and press are progressing slowly

I've been doing a variation of Starting Strength for about a month and a half. My bench press and overhead press are progressing extremely slowly. Is this normal? [more inside]
posted by alligatorman on Mar 30, 2011 - 17 answers

Level up, Super Me 3

I want to gamify (see Gamification) my current fitness routines. Tell me what tools to use and suggestions for fun times! [more inside]
posted by telegraph on Feb 18, 2011 - 13 answers

Do all the bouncers in NYC pay megabucks to look that big?

My weightlifting gym is too expensive for me. Are there any relatively cheap ($100/month) gyms in NYC, Brooklyn/downtown Manhattan preferred, that have squat racks and won't freak if I deadlift? Or do I need to readjust my expectations for what a weightlifting gym membership should cost? [more inside]
posted by Hwaet on Jan 4, 2011 - 14 answers

Can a chirpractor fix my impinged shoulder?

Should I see a chiropractor for my shoulder impingement syndrome? Anyone have any experience with “Active Release Techniques”? [more inside]
posted by sureshot on Dec 30, 2010 - 8 answers

Where can I find a good reference for male body types to shoot for in my workouts?

Where can I find a good guide to target body types for a male seeking direction in his workout? [more inside]
posted by NBJack on Sep 17, 2010 - 14 answers

Linda Hamiltonize Me

I can't use free weights effectively due to a previous arm injury. Unfortunately, just about every good weightlifting resource I'm finding seems to loathe machines. Help me tweak my workout and find better resources, please. [more inside]
posted by bitter-girl.com on Sep 14, 2010 - 19 answers

Low sex drive from weight lifting injury?

Guy I am dating has an injury that lowers his sex drive and other side effects? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 12, 2010 - 9 answers

Flexibility and Range of Motion

I'm a (female, if it matters) beginning weightlifter trying to build lean muscle mass through exercise and a structured nutrition program. However, my progress has been stymied by my lack of flexibility and range of motion in my shoulders, hips, and legs, making proper form for squats and deadlifts very difficult. What are some exercises that I can do to correct this, and is there any hope that I'll ever be able to touch my toes? [more inside]
posted by Lieber Frau on Aug 19, 2010 - 20 answers

Chubby arms be gone!

Do my upper arms look flabby because I need to lose fat or because I need to build muscle or both? [more inside]
posted by whoaali on Apr 25, 2010 - 21 answers

How can I avoid getting tired while lifting weights?

How can I avoid getting tired while lifting weights? [more inside]
posted by fatty magoo on Apr 7, 2010 - 21 answers

Strength training for people who hate it?

Help me come up with a QUICK strength-training routine that I can do 2-3 times a week, that won't interfere with my training for distance running and triathlon events. [more inside]
posted by kataclysm on Mar 1, 2010 - 26 answers

Lifting barbells without a coach

How do I learn to lift barbells safely, without a coach to guide me? [more inside]
posted by dontjumplarry on Feb 6, 2010 - 13 answers

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