I've heard of Laseck's version, but am more keen into learning what works best for me at this time.
Understanding I would most likely stay with an intermediate program for the rest of my lifting...

Unless those weights are in kilograms (which I doubt) he should stick to novice progression and food.
Ed Coan in his video mentions he competed at 242 & 5'6, never looked like a lard-ass.
I train...

Boy did I learn A LOT from my old template, especially on recovery, exercise rotation, percentages for each lift that work for me and all the standard bullshit that is different for different...

2 months ago I used to suck heavily on chins, struggling with sets of 4-6 gave me a wake up call regarding my upper body condition(currently doing sets of 9-11)
I read all the SS coaches approach...

Presses are hard and more complicated technically than any other movement of the big 5(also most sensitive to M.A)
I am pressing 180 for 3 and benching 270 for 3 which demonstrates how shit I am on...

Hi all,
So i've been running TM with only the bench press on V-day and I-day, and been pressing on recovery day.
On the last 2 weeks i've come to a halt on the bench and started regressing on the...

It is quite hard to write on this thread without appearing like a kiss ass but i'll try my best.

Telling your story including the doctors input and your actual transformation might serve a great...

Hi again coaches,
You helped me in this thread considering the volume days:
http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=39244

I know you agree intensity days are not enough to...

Man this is awesome, I always read about the theories and stories in this board on how barbell training and well being go hand in hand(BBT- big medicine).
But I genuinely thought everyone here got...

Thank you very much for your time, the squats feel pretty good, I will have to focus more on knees out this upcoming volume day.
Next time I will also post a new RM3 video in order to get some...

You are not reaching depth on any of these
Also i'd take several angles for a better assessment of the technique

Hi guys,
So i'm on the 3rd week of TM(145KG here), this time trying to do it with my head down(i've been squatting in front of a mirror for 2 years!!!)

Kind of hard to make the transition, and...

A new motivational vid a friend made, there is some unrelated WWE content but still awesome

Thought you should see it:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOC1WCfzx_Q

New friday and a new VD sq technique vid.
Still not feeling it on the SQ, I tend to crap out on the 5th reps(set&3- lifted my head, set&4- going too deep/losing tightness, set&5- standing too long...

I am usually going for RM3 on the SQ and bench and RM5 on the DL on ID.
I see no problem in just continuing with sets of 4...

Just make sure you are not overdoing it on the volume days and...

Tennis players, marathon runners, golfers, rowers, sailors, handballers, gymnasts, basketball player, every jumper of any kind and even cyclists(which suppose to have awesome leg strength) are all...

Seeing Ed Coan's vid on form and also listening to Steve's advice I put a lot of effort these last 2 workouts to look down(95% there- watch the 1st rep of the 2nd set)

I am lifting for almost 2...

He's also uploading some answers from his Q&A to his new youtube channel, I think people should subscribe...

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheEdCoan?feature=watch

Already encouraged me to drop...

My favorite read on this site.
I didn't expect a part 5 to be honest.

Hope Mr Starr knows how much we appreciate his time and effort on these

The current weight is 86%(85.7) as my intensity day would be 160KG, I should take 5-6 minutes at least I guess.
As to the mirror, I got no problem not using one, but I am already adjusted to look...