They almost did, then it seemed redundant to have both the clean and almost-push-press and the clean and jerk in the same competition. (Yes, I realize the Olympic press uses the hips in the opposite...

That is great, Kel. Keep at it. If you like keeping track of your progress online you might want to start a log in the Starting Strength Novice logs section.

Weighted pistols,weighted lunges, leg press (sled), and deadlift. If there is no free bar, using the Smith for deadlift will not be as detrimental as using it for squats would be to proper mechanics...

In real life, I have to look things up, verify facts before running my mouth, speak politely, etc. I frequent E&P for entertainment, which I prefer to be different from real life. Hence, I do not use...

In ordinary usage, lack of spine refers to characteristics like needing your account deleted to avoid posting on a forum where you waste too much time (for example, my current behavior pattern), not...

Well then, I concede the point to your superior strength and experience.This makes a lot of sense, when I fail I am stuck near parallel with the weight on my heels, and it would be almost impossible...

I don't know that they didn't. Ask some SS officers how that idea worked out. No member of the military is ever obligated to obey an order they believe to be improper, although they may be obligated...

I have two major reservations with regard to the revolution. First, I am concerned that 75% or more of Americans lack the political intelligence to accept a good form of government if it was handed...

Wait, didn't you leave permanently a few weeks or months ago? Did your Dr. tell you your blood pressure was too low now?

But your point is valid, either Marine would have behaved more properly...

I agree with this. I cannot understand dumping over the head, but maybe for high bar squatters it works. With low bar, if you drop your elbows while pulling your hands down from behind the bar,...

Are you aware that stores are not required to pass on sales tax to their customers? As a registered sales tax collector in New York State, I was allowed to eat the loss and pay the sales tax myself...

I think your basic template and ideas for assistance are sound. You can make good progress if you hit the two main lifts for the day, and if you are feeling energetic add the assistance of your...

Yes, the finishing position of the clean is the same as the front squat.

Regarding pressing, you are being given two contradictory recommendations. One is to continue basic programming with...

If I were taking classes solely for personal enrichment, I would not work toward a degree in a field as non-rigorous as Ex Phys. I would start with college chem and biology, then take organic...

I am sorry, I failed to be clear. The first problem with the IRS is that there is an IRS. The second problem with the IRS is that as a condition of working in this country one is required to consent...

While I agree with you that the inappropriate targeting is significant, there is an important difference between a criminal defendant and an IRS auditee. If you file a tax return, incorporate, or...

Desp, I am sorry to hear that you are in this difficult situation and hope it works out. I agree with atb that you are handling it well, and I have nothing to add to the good advice you have from...

I have taken a single serving of protein powder in a pint size glass jar several times. I never had any problems.

The position of the shoulder at the bottom of the squat is not determined by a point on the femur. It is determined by lever lengths and bar over midfoot, knees above toes, hips lower than knees, bar...

While I am with you on the desired outcome, I would prefer that we had a justice system that was not dependent on criminals in prison to deliver justice.