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05-10-2013, 06:10 AM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Help! Looking for a good bodyweight only routine to transform my body in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Simplefit with a weight vest (if your looking for more pure strength) and some hill sprints is all you should need... There are a couple of good...

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04-05-2013, 10:40 AM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Is PBF the best choice if your really serious about getting stronger in Primal Blueprint Fitness

No. Barbells are the best tool to get as strong as possible

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03-06-2013, 07:39 AM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Barefoot-shoes that holds well against asphalt in Primal Blueprint Fitness

merrel trail gloves hold up pretty well...

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02-21-2013, 07:00 AM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Why do squat spotters get so darn close? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

a proper way to spot for squats is with 2 spotters... one on each side. Standing behind someone to spot them with 300+ pounds on thier back is...

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02-19-2013, 04:41 PM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Is it hard to get a job in fitness? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Excellent advice.

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02-10-2013, 12:14 PM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Office life in Primal Blueprint Fitness

a hour to an hour 15 for the gym is plenty... 30 min workout, the rest changing, shower, walk back.

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02-10-2013, 12:13 PM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Lifting once a week worth it? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Absolutely. Do a heavy total body destruction 1x a week or do an upper/lower body split sat/sun. I'd say add in a home workout in the middle of the...

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01-30-2013, 04:22 PM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Lift Heavy Things - Really? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Start SLOW and LIGHT. Hire a personal trainer who works with seniors or some sort of physical therapist to get you started and follow thier...

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01-27-2013, 04:53 PM

arthurb999 replied to a thread bodybuilding.com in Primal Blueprint Fitness

The main premises of the "lifestyles" are very different from mda.com and bb.com. Nothing wrong with bodybuilding, just not my current focus in...

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01-21-2013, 02:43 PM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Strength good, conditioning bad. Help. in Primal Blueprint Fitness

You lose endurance quickly... and it's a lot of work to keep up. For me, it's a lousy return on time invested so I do a weekly hill sprint...

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01-21-2013, 09:31 AM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Strength good, conditioning bad. Help. in Primal Blueprint Fitness

What event are you training your conditioning for?

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01-08-2013, 12:11 PM

arthurb999 replied to a thread getting ripped...with YOGA! in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Getting ripped is a function of diet more than yoga or weight training. Personally, I use a mix of iron, yoga classes, and sprint session for my...

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01-08-2013, 10:37 AM

arthurb999 replied to a thread How Long Does It Take You to Workout? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

30-45min. 90min - 2 hours seems very long to me... what the heck are you guys doing?

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01-04-2013, 06:09 AM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Exercises at work? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I work out at lunch and absolutely love it. Is there any flexibility with your schedule?

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12-31-2012, 06:07 AM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Mark's suggested fitness program doesn't seem to fit in Primal Blueprint Fitness

The exercises mark suggests is to give access to the widest audiance. You can pretty much do those anywhere with minimal equipment and start off at...

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12-21-2012, 06:41 AM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Substituting the Bench Press in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Just use lower weight for a couple of months.

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12-17-2012, 06:56 PM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Get big via body weight training? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Never gymless by Ross training. I own it and its a great book. I also suggest making a sandbag and getting a weight vest.

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12-17-2012, 06:52 PM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Weight lifting substitute for squats and deadlifts in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Split squats don't put any pressure on the lower back.

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12-11-2012, 11:01 AM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Great workout but think it was in the wrong order in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I always start off with the hardest exercise 1st but i wouldn't be too hard on youself :D

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12-11-2012, 06:39 AM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Yoga: A Man's Game? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I think trying a video or two is a good idea just to learn the names of the moves and what to expect. Then i highly recommend classes... For me,...

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12-07-2012, 06:22 AM

arthurb999 replied to a thread no gym...what do i do? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Google simplefit for strength training and buy/make a pull bar Make an adjustible sandbag for variety Sprint outside or at a track Buy a "good"...

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12-06-2012, 11:17 AM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Yoga: A Man's Game? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I lift weights, sprint, and do yoga on a weekly basis. Yoga in a heated room at a studio is great. I really plugs holes in my training and offsets...

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12-05-2012, 07:19 AM

arthurb999 replied to a thread The Best Overall Fitness strategy? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I would suggest you strength train 2x a week using barbells hitting heavy compound movements, 1x a week sprints or conditioning specific to...

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12-04-2012, 05:05 PM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Is doing cardio on the elliptical pointless? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

pointless... no. sucks... yes. :D

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12-04-2012, 05:03 PM

arthurb999 replied to a thread The Best Overall Fitness strategy? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

First you say... "I am looking for YOUR opinion of the best fitness "protocol" to be the fittest, strongest, and most athletic a person can be,...

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11-29-2012, 11:10 AM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Done being V shaped. All shirts make me look funny. in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I get fitted dress shirts... and it's fine.

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11-25-2012, 08:49 AM

arthurb999 replied to a thread What to do next? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

i have never gymless and it's great. Ross and his site are excellent resources.

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11-25-2012, 08:47 AM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Women and strength training, your experience and advice please in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Starting strength was designed for high school, teenage boys playing football... not for 50 something women. Not to say the book is not...

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11-25-2012, 08:42 AM

arthurb999 replied to a thread I'm having a difficult time gaining mass while staying Primal in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Eat what you're eating now but add in an entire chicken per day... or a dozen eggs... or a gallon of whole milk.

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11-25-2012, 08:40 AM

arthurb999 replied to a thread Good sized sandbag to start with in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I made 4 25 pound sandbags and have a big army duffel bag that i can "load" with varying weights depending on the exercise.

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