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08-10-2022, 05:39 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Press form check in Technique

I'm going to assume you took a 5ft unrack for the sake of the camera. 1/2ft would be ideal. 5ft might as well be the Trail of Tears of lifting. ...

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08-10-2022, 05:33 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Switching from 5/3/1 in General Programming

If you came into my gym with these numbers - assuming you're squatting to depth and your technique doesn't look like shit - I'd probably start you at...

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08-09-2022, 05:03 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Uneven Pants in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

There's only one way to find out.

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08-08-2022, 03:04 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Uneven Pants in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

Pull the low side up until the pants are level, then put a belt on.

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08-08-2022, 10:08 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Switching from 5/3/1 in General Programming

What's your height? What were your weights and reps for each 5/3/1 of your last cycle of squats for the intensity days?

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08-07-2022, 07:50 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Whole beef prices in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

I'll have to vet a little more carefully then. Thanks for steering me in the right direction, Rip. I don't know that I would want to eat a...

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08-06-2022, 11:18 AM

AndrewLewis started a thread Whole beef prices in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

I've been looking locally to buy a whole beef and the prices at that scale seem to be consistently about $9/lb (packaged). I had heard that $5-7/lb...

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08-05-2022, 01:34 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread SS Radio #172: The Certification in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

Shit on lunges and glute bridges. Glute bridges are absolutely a sacred cow to many parties.

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08-02-2022, 01:23 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Power snatch and hook grip in Technique

Can you show us a video of you taking a hook grip in the snatch? A low rear angle would be helpful. I'm guessing you're just too concerned with...

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08-01-2022, 08:34 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Stop Doing the Barbell Overhead Press in General Q&A

There's a few things going on here. 1) Most of the argument here is "doing things correctly is hard to learn and coach, so I don't want to do...

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07-27-2022, 03:21 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Power snatch and hook grip in Technique

Yes. You should hookgrip with the snatch. Maybe you're not confident with it, because you don't progress it - if you're just using the empty bar.

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07-26-2022, 06:56 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Squat Knee Slide Check in Technique

You're welcome. Good luck.

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07-25-2022, 07:23 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Another Look at Halting Deadlifts | Nick Delgadillo in General Q&A

That might be right, but I don't think so, because I've met people who hate haltings while also doing them like half a deadlift. Then after I teach...

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07-25-2022, 05:32 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Squat Knee Slide Check in Technique

These are a little better, but you still need to get your knees forward earlier. You're still breaking at the hips first and then the knees. You may...

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07-24-2022, 04:57 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Another Look at Halting Deadlifts | Nick Delgadillo in General Q&A

Great article, Nick. I think I'm the only person I know who doesn't hate haltings. Why are they so universally hated?

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07-23-2022, 08:41 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Squat Knee Slide Check in Technique

You're still getting some knee slight. Get your knees out early and freeze them there. Also, slow down on the descent. That will help with the...

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07-20-2022, 12:13 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread SS Radio #169: War Movies with John Musser in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

That's not what I meant. Jacob's Ladder is definitely a movie I'd add in too. Tim Robbins is great.

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07-20-2022, 11:24 AM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread SS Radio #169: War Movies with John Musser in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

Rip, you seemed a little lackluster at the idea of doing an Anime show, so I won't ask about that again, but I was wondering if you plan on doing a...

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07-19-2022, 04:49 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread New barbell on the way.. in General Q&A

The biggest difference you'll notice is that you won't think about the fact that you're lifting a bar. You won't be distracted thinking "Is this...

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07-18-2022, 05:21 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread Squat check in Technique

Bend over more and buy some lifting shoes.

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07-17-2022, 08:02 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread SS Gyms Podcast #23: Bodybuilding vs Strength Training with Andy Baker in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

I have about half of all of my training time between 2012 and 2022 recorded on paper. I've also done a lot of bullshit that would be funny to laugh...

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07-17-2022, 04:24 PM

AndrewLewis replied to a thread First and only set of 325, confidence may be the issue. in Technique

How long did you rest between the first and second set? It would have been nice to see your failed set too. Did you record that?

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