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Today, 11:54 AM

Bill Anders replied to a thread First Timer at 46 / Never Been “Strong” in Starting Strength Training Logs

Yep, video is key. How we perceive the lifts is often significantly different than the actual performance. He sent me a video of yet another...

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Today, 11:10 AM

Mark E. Hurling replied to a thread Geezer's Long March Toward the Elite Sneaking Up On the Finish Line in General Training Logs

Last night's jujitsu session had a new beginner. He said he'd had about a month of something he called Ryu Jujitsu. Never heard of it, but there's...

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Today, 10:07 AM

Mark E. Hurling replied to a thread Geezer's Long March Toward the Elite Sneaking Up On the Finish Line in General Training Logs

As happens, life got in the way of training. Plumbing problems at our daughter's house that needed urgent attention. Cycle 1, Week 4, Sets of...

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Yesterday, 08:27 PM

Bill Anders replied to a thread A marathon swimmer lifts so he can swim long in General Training Logs

It's a common reminder for many of us around here, longer than I've been around. And I had one of those squat sessions today myself. It's true for...

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Yesterday, 08:25 PM

Bill Anders replied to a thread Lifting to Live in Intermediate Training Logs

3/28/23 - Tuesday SQ H @ 5' 45x10x3 135x5 185x3 225x1 285x1 330x5x4

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Yesterday, 06:34 PM

Bill Anders replied to a thread First Timer at 46 / Never Been “Strong” in Starting Strength Training Logs

Ahhh, OK. That is not ideal. Visualizing it while I was doing my row warmup, it seems from your description that you are over-emphasizing the hip...

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Yesterday, 05:56 PM

Bill Anders replied to a thread Fred's modified SS Geezer log in General Training Logs

That is good news, Fred! Although it sounds like we're having the same day with appointments. I've gotta get out there and do heavy squats...

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Yesterday, 04:59 PM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Papa Jerrys log. in General Training Logs

Sat, 3/25/23 Did some tricep pressdowns 50×12 3 sets ez bar curl 60 ×8 Tuesday 3/28/23 Safety bat sqt bar/8 75/5 95/3 138/5 5 5 Press...

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Yesterday, 01:22 PM

Meshuggah replied to a thread The Log of Conjugate PR's in General Training Logs

Tuesday 3-28-23 / Garage Temp 34 Elite FTS SSB Pin Squat (Narrowish Stance, Belt) 1X5 @ 115 1X3 @ 155 1X2 @ 185 1X2 @ 205 1X1 @...

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Yesterday, 10:39 AM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread Bingley's Bumbling Along in Starting Strength Training Logs

Sqts are moving!

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Yesterday, 10:03 AM

Bill Anders replied to a thread First Timer at 46 / Never Been “Strong” in Starting Strength Training Logs

That's what they are supposed to do. They will slide forward a bit as you drive your hips up off the bottom. The concern with knee slide is on the...

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Yesterday, 09:52 AM

Bill Anders replied to a thread A marathon swimmer lifts so he can swim long in General Training Logs

The first set is always a lie. If we dropped sets or reps based on how the first set felt, we'd never get anything done. That HLM programming is...

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03-27-2023, 01:53 PM

Bill Anders replied to a thread Lifting to Live in Intermediate Training Logs

3/27/23 - Monday OP H @ 5' 45x5x3 75x3 105x1 125x1 140x5x4 BP L @ 3'

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03-27-2023, 12:18 PM

Bill Anders replied to a thread Jerry R's log in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

That sounds like a fantastic plan, Jerry! No sense in continuing to beat yourself to a pulp, but it's certainly not a time to pack it all in.

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03-27-2023, 11:24 AM

Meshuggah replied to a thread The Log of Conjugate PR's in General Training Logs

Supplements and high protein intake are not needed. Yes, Test can thicken your blood. Stay Strong!! ************** Monday 3-27-23 Hollow...

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03-26-2023, 05:16 PM

Bill Anders replied to a thread 60 yr old Day One in Starting Strength Training Logs

Steak and salmon is even more training if you have both in the same meal. Great work, Richard!

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03-26-2023, 05:13 PM

Bill Anders replied to a thread First Timer at 46 / Never Been “Strong” in Starting Strength Training Logs

Exactly. Once unracked, stop and make sure that you are balanced between the ball of your feet and the heels, then try to keep the bar over that spot...

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03-26-2023, 03:18 PM

BrooklynJerry replied to a thread The Log of Conjugate PR's in General Training Logs

I get your point on the supplements. I have read your better off eating your protein from real food..As for the TRT, I hear good and bad. Some say...

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03-26-2023, 12:48 PM

Bill Anders replied to a thread Bingley's Bumbling Along in Starting Strength Training Logs

Sorry to see that the hammy is still fighting you, Mr B. But I am glad to see that you're still fighting it!

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03-26-2023, 12:41 PM

Bill Anders replied to a thread First Timer at 46 / Never Been “Strong” in Starting Strength Training Logs

Yep, drill those movements in now and remember that every single warmup rep from here on out, forever, is practice for the worksets. Too many folks...

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03-26-2023, 11:30 AM

57bergstrm replied to a thread Bergstrom -51. Man training for health&strength in General Training Logs

Saturday 25/3-23 80kgx5x3 CGBP 65x5x4 BBC 27,5x9x3

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03-26-2023, 10:52 AM

Meshuggah replied to a thread The Log of Conjugate PR's in General Training Logs

The overall volume was pretty low, so I don't foresee any problems. I try to get a lot of sleep, which is the most important part of recovery. For...

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