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Yesterday, 02:12 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Low T and Missed Reps in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

That's what I did. My whole problem with getting a sleep study done was exactly your concern Rip. How am I going to sleep well in a foreign...

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Yesterday, 07:26 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Downsides of lifting heavy? in General Q&A

I haven't noticed any. I'm not super strong or anything, but I'd say I'm "well past the average". The closest thing I can say is what Rip said in...

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06-20-2022, 06:59 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Squat form check in Technique

1) Bring your grip narrower until your shoulders are tight and uncomfortable (but not in pain). Your elbows are wiggling a lot which indicates you...

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06-20-2022, 06:44 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Fat and getting fatter in General Q&A

Dude, you need a consult of some kind - there's too much going on in the background to address your concerns here. Are you near a Starting Strength...

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06-20-2022, 06:40 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Starting Strength Flag Petition in General Q&A

A landscape adjustment for the cover of the Blue Book would be a solid flag.

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06-17-2022, 11:14 AM

dgoldstein78 replied to a thread Particle board/plywood platform for home basement gym in Gyms & Equipment

while my platform is on the second floor of my home and only a single 4' x 8' 3/4 board topped with a 3/4" x 4' x 4' center board and 2' x 4' cut...

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06-15-2022, 01:00 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread OHP without dipping on the chest in Technique

No. You can live your life how you want without my permission. It's all good.

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06-15-2022, 09:25 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Downsides of lifting heavy? in General Q&A

People who couldn't deadlift a salmon upstream will constantly tell you how you're doing it wrong and you're going to hurt yourself and how your...

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06-15-2022, 09:21 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread OHP without dipping on the chest in Technique

Yes. This is common with long-forearmed people. Can we see a video of your press?

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06-15-2022, 05:48 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Bench Press in Technique

This is better. Keep working on pushing your butt into your shoulders using your legs. I can see it's a little loose by your knees wiggling.

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06-12-2022, 06:29 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Squat form check in Technique

You're welcome. Veel geluk.

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06-10-2022, 07:31 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Squat form check in Technique

Slow down a little more, especially when you start the rep. Get your knees out and freeze them there as you descend into the bottom. They're coming...

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06-08-2022, 05:13 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread I followed the NLP for 8 weeks and now I want to transition back to MMA classes in General Programming

If someone is getting ready for competition and you are not interesting rolling that hard, you just shouldn't roll with them. Everyone has different...

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06-06-2022, 06:07 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread I followed the NLP for 8 weeks and now I want to transition back to MMA classes in General Programming

If you practice MMA in a judicious way, I wouldn't expect 3 days a week to ruin your LP if you're eating and sleeping enough especially if you're not...

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06-04-2022, 08:51 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread New trainee with back problems - need help to teach her to set her back, please in Programming Modifications

Your use of the word "likely" here concerns me. Is this your diagnosis, hers, or someone else's? I'm not going to recommend anything regarding...

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06-04-2022, 08:38 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread I followed the NLP for 8 weeks and now I want to transition back to MMA classes in General Programming

You haven't mentioned how frequently you plan on training MMA. Are you planning for a fight that you've signed up for or are considering signing...

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