Forum: Exercises
06-19-2012, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,511
Re: Military Boot Running
Don't lace the boots over the arch of the foot, skip the lace holes that would constrict the top of the foot and force the arch down.
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Forum: Fitness
06-14-2012, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 156
Views: 41,858
Re: Westside Strength Gains?
Ben your topic is now a westside pros/cons topic you're just going to have to accept that :), anyway here is the basic westside template, how could a rank novice go wrong?
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Forum: Fitness
06-14-2012, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,026
Re: 20 rep squats - lower back pump?
That's probably your problem. I was shocked how little I was eating when I first started tracking my calories.
On SS you really need to eat a ton to get gains, like an absurd amount, much more...
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Forum: Fitness
06-14-2012, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 156
Views: 41,858
Re: Westside Strength Gains?
I don't hate westside, I will probably end up doing it at some point in my life when I have access to a proper coach.
My concern is rank novices looking westside up, getting overwhelmed with...
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Forum: Fitness
06-14-2012, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 156
Views: 41,858
Re: Westside Strength Gains?
Based on what? I've seen guys hit a 500 DL and 405 BS in a little over 6 months on a basic SS program. I didn't believe until I saw a guy at my gym do it, he had the genetics and was a bigger dude...
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Forum: Fitness
06-14-2012, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 156
Views: 41,858
Re: Westside Strength Gains?
The problem with LP in the military is you run, you run A LOT! Something like 531 may be better for someone in the military as the running won't kill your program like it would a basic linear...
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Forum: Exercises
06-13-2012, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 10,801
Re: cannot squat past parallel, HELP!
I never said they did, point is olympic lifters seem to be pretty flexible while still wearing oly shoes, it doesn't seem to impede their flexibility much at all, nor do they see it as a crutch,...
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Forum: Exercises
06-13-2012, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,857
Re: How to determine adequate back squat depth.
I know you said besides video tape but I would video tape at first, after you're hitting depth for a while you'll just know, for me right when my hammies are real tight I kind of bounce off them and...
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Forum: Exercises
06-12-2012, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 10,801
Re: cannot squat past parallel, HELP!
put a 1 x 4 piece of wood under you heel and squat to depth, if it's easier get a pair of lifting shoes.
Your shoes are a minimalist running show not a weight-lifting shoe. They will work better...
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Forum: Fitness
06-12-2012, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 9,000
Re: Why can't i get stonger!
I'm not all that strong so take this with a grain of salt, but for me it's about eating a lot more than you think you need to, track your calories. I was losing some weight when I first started 531,...
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Forum: Fitness
06-11-2012, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 9,000
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Forum: Digital Coaching
06-08-2012, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,141
Re: Back Squat form check
+1 on squat looking high, forget the ball it probably isn't small enough to get you squatting to parallel, get a side view.
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Forum: Exercises
06-08-2012, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 15,414
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Forum: Exercises
05-26-2012, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,247
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Forum: Equipment
05-23-2012, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,848
Re: Weightlifting Shoes
Just wanted to completely take this review back, been using these shoes for over a year four times a week and they've held up and work perfectly, should get several more years out of them.
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Forum: Fitness
05-23-2012, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 113
Views: 52,159
Re: TRT experience
I think if every 35 year old mans expectation is to feel and be able to train like he were 19 every single 35 year old would need TRT. We get old, cutting back training volume and dealing with...
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Forum: Fitness
05-22-2012, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 113
Views: 52,159
Re: TRT experience
I don't bemoan Bob for getting his test issues worked out if he had a legitimate health concern. But I hope that this thread doesn't have a bunch of otherwise healthy dudes aging naturally running...
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Forum: Fitness
05-21-2012, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 21,222
Re: Russian Squat Routine
The challenge, mental training, add a few lbs to the squat probably...
I agree for most people it's complete overkill, I remember Smolov was big on this site some time last year and you had guys...
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Forum: Exercises
05-21-2012, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,310
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Forum: Fitness
05-15-2012, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,567
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Forum: Equipment
05-14-2012, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 14,264
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Forum: Equipment
05-14-2012, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 14,264
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Forum: Equipment
05-14-2012, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 14,264
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Forum: Digital Coaching
05-14-2012, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,205
Re: What am I doing wrong??
I have to disagree with the advice to use the "so you think you can squat" video for learning how to squat. What guys who squat 1000+ lbs and train with mono-lifts, training partners, gear and...
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Forum: Digital Coaching
05-13-2012, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,434
Re: Squat Form Check Please
Thanks for the feedback I've injured myself twice on squats so I'm treading really carefully. I want a 405 back squat by the end of summer, my current 1 RM is 345 (did it last week) @ my current...
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