Bone Density and direct loading

[4l3x]

Regarding bench unrack; Before you unrack the bar roll it al the way forward in the Jcups and set up with the end of the Jcups only an inch or two behind...

[4l3x]

thank you for the response

[4l3x]

Is there any benefit to directly loading a bone to increase bone mass? For example would you expect the hip to respond particularly well to hip thrusts...

[4l3x]

I also tend to use the former setup for my more specific work and a more flexible range for my accessories. One rational for this is that I don't want...

[4l3x]

I did this when my gym was shut down (not to micro load but just to get adequate weight). I was actually putting worn out ankle weights (and well over...

[4l3x]

It sounds like you are using RPE appropriately. It also sounds like you are not responding well. Yes your current routine is probably offering a small...

[4l3x]

Is there any truth to the claim that the negative health consequences of a high sodium intake can be reduced by a high potassium intake?

[4l3x]

That form of RPE is generally applied to cardio, not resistance training. For a set of resistance training I would interpret RPE as the inverse of RIR,...

[4l3x]

Not a doc, but honestly I think it's fine for him to leg press instead of squatting. Unless he's limited in tasks of daily living or specific activities...

[4l3x]

Who is there good evidence for? I'm vegan, get next to zero omega-3 and have ADHD. I'd be interested in any of the benefits that are claimed for Omega-3...

[4l3x]

I don't have the calculator you're talking about, but I'll assume it's the same as virtually all the other RPE calculators and charts (based off the numbers...

[4l3x]

BW: 175lbs Height: 5'9" age: 19yrs
Gym opened back up so I've felt less reason to use this log. However, I'm pretty happy with today's PR:...

[4l3x]

Do you have access to a SSB? An old fashioned pec deck, pullover machine or lateral raise machine (you might be able to use bands to imitate these machines)?...

[4l3x]

It sounds like your doing them correctly. The sets of 3-5 aren't supposed to be autoregulated by RPE, you're supposed to try for 5 every set and stop...

[4l3x]

Well nothing brilliant but;

Biceps femoris- RDL, good morning, Nordic Hamstring Curl, slider leg curls (you might be able to pull these off...