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12-06-2019, 05:31 PM

Adam Skillin replied to a thread Testimonial for SSC Adam Skillin in Testimonials

Thanks so much for the kind words, Carole. Keep up the great work and I hope you and Ron realize how rewarding it is to work with you both and to get...

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12-06-2019, 05:28 PM

Adam Skillin replied to a thread Adam Skillin's Minimalist Training Log in General Training Logs

Thanks! Been here since Spring, actually, but at the moment I'm still traveling up north to coach at my favorite commercial gym. Do you still have my...

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12-04-2019, 03:31 PM

Adam Skillin replied to a thread Adam Skillin's Minimalist Training Log in General Training Logs

12/4/19: Press: 160x5x5 Paused Squat: 320x2x4 Split Snatch: 105x2x6 Dip: 125x6 Chins: 70x3x8

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12-03-2019, 07:21 PM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Wolf's Log: From Cub to Direwolf in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

I can confirm that being sick sucks. Hope you feel better soon

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12-02-2019, 06:56 PM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread How Do You Address Excessive Anterior Pelvic Tilt In Your Intermediate Lifters? in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

I think you are unlikely to find anyone here, or anywhere really, who has had a trainee with knee pain directly related to hyperlordosis/APT -...

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12-02-2019, 06:28 PM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread The Road to 405 in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

12/2/19 Squat: 235x5x2 Bench: 190x5x3 Shoulder felt fine on the bench

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12-02-2019, 02:00 PM

Adam Skillin replied to a thread Adam Skillin's Minimalist Training Log in General Training Logs

12/2/19: Squat: 355x5x4 Slingshot Bench: 255x5x3 Barbell Rows: 225x5x2 Curls Had to cut the last 2 exercises a little short.

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11-30-2019, 01:51 PM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread The Road to 405 in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

11/30/19 Squat: 225x5 Press: 115x5 Deadlift: 225x5 Just a quickie to get the ball back rolling again after a week off. Felt good. Back...

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11-29-2019, 03:07 PM

Adam Skillin replied to a thread Adam Skillin's Minimalist Training Log in General Training Logs

11/29/19: Bench: 245x3x3 Deadlift: 495x2,1,1,1 (hook,strapstrapstrap) Gravity dial was on 11 today. Pulls felt heavy. Deload over.

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11-27-2019, 01:54 PM

Adam Skillin replied to a thread Adam Skillin's Minimalist Training Log in General Training Logs

11/27/19: Squat: 355x3x3 Press: 175x3x3 Life- and calendar-induced deload this week. Not that it wasn't coming due soon.

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11-26-2019, 05:46 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Squat and deadlift form check in Technique

Both lifts look good. You probably want to slow down the descent in the Squat a little. Add 5lbs.

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11-26-2019, 05:42 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Squat form check in Technique

Hey - you need to keep a solid grip on the bar throughout the set. As you seem to have already realized, you are allowing your wrists to bend back...

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11-25-2019, 09:23 PM

DaveJF replied to a thread DaveJF's Intermediate Log in Intermediate Training Logs

Quit logging toward the end of August this year as my shoulder never did fully recover from where I had left the log. Tried to start-over a couple of...

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11-25-2019, 08:31 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Just a normal 40-something in Testimonials

Love hearing these reports. Nice work, man

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11-22-2019, 04:30 PM

Adam Skillin replied to a thread Adam Skillin's Minimalist Training Log in General Training Logs

11/22/19: Squat: 325x3x5 Press: 185x2x3 Bench: 255x3x2 Deadlift: 545x0 (fail just short of lockout. Moving fast, hook grip just wouldn't hold)...

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11-21-2019, 03:06 PM

Adam Skillin replied to a thread Adam Skillin's Minimalist Training Log in General Training Logs

11/20/19: Squat: 315x2x5 (paused, beltless) DB Bench: 100x5x5 Power Clean: up to 155, then called it Chins: 95x3x2 Dips: 95x3x8

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11-21-2019, 09:19 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread NYC Deadlift Form Check in Technique

Much better job setting the back, although it could still be a little better. I would suggest looking forward more(10-15 feet in front) and really...

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11-20-2019, 02:27 PM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread The Road to 405 in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

11/20/19 Deadlift: x1 YouTube Dropped my hips and got on my heels here, but at least I'm back to within 30lbs of my Training 1RM so I'm...

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11-18-2019, 05:37 PM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread The Road to 405 in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

11/18/19 Squat: 1x5@215 Press: x1 Ryan Arnold on Twitter: "195x1. Knocking on the door of 200 again.… " Was pretty happy with the Press...

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11-18-2019, 03:53 PM

Adam Skillin replied to a thread Adam Skillin's Minimalist Training Log in General Training Logs

Lol. They appreciate it. 11/18/19: Squat: 420x1, 355x3x6 Press: 160x5x3 BB Row: 255x3x5 (real sloppy) Curls

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11-15-2019, 04:14 PM

Adam Skillin replied to a thread Adam Skillin's Minimalist Training Log in General Training Logs

Thank you! 11/15/19: Squat: 325x3x4 Press: 182.5x3x2 Bench: 250x5 Deadlift: 525x1x5 (3 hook, 2 strap)

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11-15-2019, 02:21 PM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread The Road to 405 in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

11/15/19 Squat: 2x5@205 Bench: x1 YouTube Squatted light just to warm up for Bench. Felt fine. Shoulder is still wonky and 270 moved...

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11-14-2019, 05:45 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Wolf's Log: From Cub to Direwolf in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

Good to hear about the Low Bar being back Wolf. Keep on truckin'

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11-13-2019, 05:21 PM

Adam Skillin replied to a thread cmynhier's Intermediate Log in Intermediate Training Logs

Sounds serious. CNN isn't carrying that particular story. Hope you and yours are all well.

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11-13-2019, 05:11 PM

Adam Skillin replied to a thread Adam Skillin's Minimalist Training Log in General Training Logs

Thanks, y'all. More deadlift and other PR's to come, I think. Sticking to the plan. 11/13/19: Squat: 315x2x4 (paused, beltless) Press:...

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11-13-2019, 04:52 PM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread The Road to 405 in Competitive Lifter Training Logs

11/13/19 Press: 5x5@135 Deadlift: 1x1@395 Ryan Arnold on Twitter: "395x1. Well. When you pull 405x3 one week and then 395x1 the next week...

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11-13-2019, 09:48 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Guidance needed in Technique

1) Narrow the stance. Heels should be about hip width, not shoulder width. Toes out a little. 2) You are way back on your heels. Stay forward,...

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11-13-2019, 09:44 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread Squat and deadlift form checks in Technique

There are quite a few things to address here. Have you read the Blue Book? First, you should really invest in some lifting shoes. Second, Squats...

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11-13-2019, 09:34 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread 100kg Deadlift form-check request in Technique

Need to spend less time in between reps. One breath(through the mouth), hold it, and pull.

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11-13-2019, 09:22 AM

Ryan Arnold replied to a thread 295x5x3 Squat Form Check in Technique

Hey Jack, you may be overthinking things a bit. These are not "too deep." Rep #3 may have been a bit deep but the others are well within the range...

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