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We see a lot of people posting programs for feedback, without clarifying what they hope to achieve with their exercise routines. I thought I'd see if we could come up with a consensus on how to post a program and get great feedback, instead of a host of questions and disagreements, sarcasm from Oscar and impatience from me.

Step one:
Tell us about your fitness history and your current state. Six foot and skinny? 300 pounds? New to lifting or looking to sculpt out the last 10% of your physique? The more specific you are the better, but if you don't know your stats, a general overview will still allow us to provide better feedback.

Step two:
Tell us your goals. The more specific your goals, the better; not just for us to provide feedback, but for yourself to measure progress. Remember that prioritizing and simplifying your goals is going to enhance your chances of success. List your goals in order of importance so we can tailor our advice, and so that we don't focus our efforts on the lesser items.

Step three:
Share your program!

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don't you know there ain't no devil
that's just god when he's drunk

I'd make this a sticky, but it seems that newbies always ignore stickies!

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Our greatest fear should not be of failure, but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter.--Francis Chan

Example (note: false):

Hey guys,

My name is Jason Jones. I'm 38, and I was fat for most of my adult life. My girlfriend and I are finally getting married, and it's motivated me to get in shape! I'm at my ideal weight, but I'm looking to build a body that looks good in a suit. I've heard that shoulders and wiast make the physique, is that true? My shoulders are currently 44" and waist is 33".

I think I'd like to add 3" to my shoulders and maybe drop 2" from my waist in six months.

I've been doing:


Monday
Side raises 3 x 8-12
Barbell upright row 3 x 8-12
Standing military press 3 x 8-12

(etc)

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don't you know there ain't no devil
that's just god when he's drunk

...and the wedding is in 3 weeks.

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Our greatest fear should not be of failure, but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter.--Francis Chan

I thought you were going to let yourself go to weeds after the wedding

It's easier to just fatten up the fiancee
You'll look leaner by comparison.
Then borrow her shoulder pads.
Fat chicks don't need those.

I'm sending chocolates to her work as we speak!

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don't you know there ain't no devil
that's just god when he's drunk

Why won't you make a sticky about ignoring stickies?

Maybe one with "READ THIS FIRST" in the subject line.

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Let thy food be thy medicine, and thy medicine be thy food.~Hippocrates
Strength is the adaptation that leads to all other adaptations that you really care about - Charles Staley
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Thanks TimD

Don't do it! They will look at this as the red-light to get fat.