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Re:Sleep Hacks: The Geek's Guide to Optimizing Sleep by achompas on Wednesday December 01, 2010 @12:43AM (#1956971)
You're probably lifting too much weight, or leaving the gym too early. I know this isn't helpful, but you should be exhausted once you leave the gym.
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Re:Sleep Hacks: The Geek's Guide to Optimizing Sleep by jules on Wednesday December 01, 2010 @07:27AM (#1957660)
How much weight should you lift? How long should you spend in the gym?
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Re:Sleep Hacks: The Geek's Guide to Optimizing Sleep by achompas on Wednesday December 01, 2010 @02:00PM (#1959046)
It's more complicated than a simple formula. If we're talking about olympic lifts (squats, deadlifts, clean & press), start with the bar and increase 5 lbs every day until you start hitting a limit.

Check out Mark Rippetoe's "Starting Strength" [1] for more info. Great program for anyone new to weightlifting.

[1] http://startingstrength.com/

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