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Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Ryan's "I'm Old Now" Log in General Training Logs

9/18/20 Squat: 255x5x3 255x5 - YouTube Press: 140x5x3 140x5 - YouTube

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09-16-2020, 06:32 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Squat Form Check in Technique

Adductor soreness is common when you start training. Stance seems fine, possibly a tad narrow

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09-14-2020, 12:40 PM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Squat Form Check in Technique

Slow down the descent and lean over more. Don't let the knees come forward. Push your hips BACK right from the start

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09-14-2020, 12:32 PM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Ryan's "I'm Old Now" Log in General Training Logs

9/14/20 Squat: 250x5x3 250x5 - YouTube Bench: 210x5x3 210x5 - YouTube

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09-10-2020, 12:49 PM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Ryan's "I'm Old Now" Log in General Training Logs

9/10/20 Squat: 245x5x3 Press: 137.5x5x3 Deadlift: 335x5 Moving along. I think I'll go to a 1 day on 3 days off system until I leave...

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09-10-2020, 07:01 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Belt/Slipping Rib (possible) issue in Managing Injuries

I've never heard of this happening. Did you get any more info? Seeing someone about it is tough because they will just tell you not to lift

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09-07-2020, 12:26 PM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Ryan's "I'm Old Now" Log in General Training Logs

9/7/20 Squat: 240x5x3 240x5 - YouTube Bench: 205x5x3 Deadlift: 325x5

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09-05-2020, 07:15 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Squat help in Technique

Better. Just need more of the same. Sit back - think about trying to touch the wall behind you with your butt. Knees out all the way to the sides....

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09-04-2020, 12:19 PM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Ryan's "I'm Old Now" Log in General Training Logs

9/4/20 Squat: 235x5x3 Press: 135x5x3 Deadlift: 315x5 Moving along

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09-03-2020, 05:39 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Squat help in Technique

I would widen the stance a bit. Keep focusing on shoving your knees out as hard as you can. And lean over more right from the start. Send your...

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09-02-2020, 08:50 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Squat help in Technique

Yes much better. You can take bigger jumps on the way back up as this weight is still very light

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09-01-2020, 08:56 PM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Squat form check in Technique

I would widen your stance. Heels at shoulder width. Otherwise fine

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09-01-2020, 08:54 PM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Squat form check in Technique

You are correct sir. Toes out a little more. Sit BACK. Point your nipples at the floor

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09-01-2020, 12:29 PM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Ryan's "I'm Old Now" Log in General Training Logs

9/1/20 Squat: 230x5x3 230x5 - YouTube Bench: 200x5x3 Deadlift: 305x5

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09-01-2020, 08:05 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Squat help in Technique

Get your whole back tighter and don't worry about your low back. You do this by narrowing your grip and getting your hands more in contact with the...

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08-31-2020, 06:39 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Squat help in Technique

Your foot slipped back because you lifted your head up and shifted your weight back. Keep your head down. Also get your hands/palms more in contact...

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08-31-2020, 06:32 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Deadlift form check 100Kg * 5 in Technique

These look good. You shifted forward a tad on the last rep but overall fine. Probably don't have to worry about cracking if its not painful. You...

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08-30-2020, 08:12 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Tried to search for this but couldn't find an answer... in Technique

I don't know! Post in the programming section

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08-28-2020, 12:04 PM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Tried to search for this but couldn't find an answer... in Technique

Those don't count as sets of 5. Just switch to triples

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08-28-2020, 12:02 PM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Ryan's "I'm Old Now" Log in General Training Logs

8/28/20 Squat: 225x5x3 Press: 132.5x5x3 Deadlift: 295x5 Squat feels way heavier than it should. Oh well. Just gotta keep showing up,...

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08-26-2020, 11:58 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Ryan's "I'm Old Now" Log in General Training Logs

8/26/20 Bench: 195x5x3 Deadlift: 285x5 Easy peasy

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08-24-2020, 11:56 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Ryan's "I'm Old Now" Log in General Training Logs

8/24/20 Squat: 220x5x3 220x5 - YouTube Press: 130x5x3 Chins: BWx5x8 = 40

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08-24-2020, 06:04 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Squat volume day form check in Technique

These are better. I would just try some pauses and try to memorize the bottom position with the knees out

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08-23-2020, 06:11 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Squat volume day form check in Technique

Those are better but its still happening. So widen stance a bit, toes out a bit, knees out HARD. Consider light day/warmup adjustments.

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08-23-2020, 06:07 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Deadlift help in Technique

The deadlift will not need any assistance movements for a long while. You may need general programming adjustments but that would be a question for...

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08-22-2020, 07:20 PM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Squat volume day form check in Technique

Yes to this. You may want to do Pause Squats or Tempo Squats at a lower weight on Light Squat day to see if it helps with the knee cave

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08-22-2020, 07:15 PM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Deadlift help in Technique

I definitely think you can experiment with a 3in belt or without a belt but unless your back is hurting I would keep going up in weight. Almost...

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