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Today, 10:49 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Running Back with 705# Deadlift; Harder to Kill? in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

Lazy coaches. A pervasive problem.

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Today, 10:15 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread How should chinups be programmed in the advanced novice LP once you can do 20 chins? in General Q&A

Doesn't work. But try it and see. Chins are an assistance exercise. Do them any way you want to.

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Today, 10:09 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread COVID19 Factors We Should Consider/Current Events in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

But the government is now actively trying to make them obsolete. These are truly evil people.

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Today, 10:06 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Maintaining Consistency in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

In the past ~50 years, I haven't had more than a 2-week layoff. If I don't train -- at some level -- I just don't feel right. Guilt is stronger...

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Yesterday, 08:26 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Shoulders and benches and presses in Programming Modifications

I think you just press for 2 months, and then come back to a close-grip day for the bench. After surgery, nothing is ever the same.

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Yesterday, 06:06 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Chin Up Protocol question (rest periods) in Managing Injuries

No, you're not. Pick a weight that you can do for 20 sets of 3, and do that weight. Do that twice, then third workout goes to 4s. ETC.

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Yesterday, 06:03 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread How should chinups be programmed in the advanced novice LP once you can do 20 chins? in General Q&A

I don't think anything is accomplished by a bunch of warmup sets at increasing weight, if that's what you mean. I think you do some bodyweight chins,...

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Yesterday, 05:29 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Running Back with 705# Deadlift; Harder to Kill? in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

Harder to tackle, obviously.

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Yesterday, 11:46 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread COVID19 Factors We Should Consider/Current Events in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

Excellent, Kits. I'm speechless.

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Yesterday, 09:34 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread How should chinups be programmed in the advanced novice LP once you can do 20 chins? in General Q&A

Weighted chins for sets of 5 is the best way. But you seem to like high reps, so go ahead.

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Yesterday, 09:33 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Chin Up Protocol question (rest periods) in Managing Injuries

The idea is to start with reps that are not hard, even at the end of the sets, and then add to that. Not the other way around.

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10-11-2024, 07:27 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Elbow pain with Chins in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

Do you have access to a lat machine to warm them up?

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10-11-2024, 10:34 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Chin Up Protocol question (rest periods) in Managing Injuries

How many reps were your sets, how many sets, and how long did you rest?

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10-11-2024, 09:55 AM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Health Saving Account in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

We'll have to look into that.

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10-10-2024, 08:09 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread COVID19 Factors We Should Consider/Current Events in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

And just in case you don't know how big a piece of shit K. Harris is:...

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10-10-2024, 07:41 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Low noise cardio in Gyms & Equipment

Conditioning work is exercise, not training. Two different physical interventions.

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10-10-2024, 04:44 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Training Keeps Getting Derailed, Advice Please in General Programming

Post a squat video.

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10-10-2024, 04:40 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread What's happened to Starting Strength Radio on Spotify? in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

I don't know. Nothing intentional, will look into it. Thanks.

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10-10-2024, 02:43 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Squat form check in Technique

All 5 of the set at 315 are high. Do not post above-parallel squats on these forums.

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10-10-2024, 02:37 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Testosterone dose question in General Q&A

Talk to your doctor to see if having normal testosterone levels is right for you. It may be that the UK wants them low.

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10-09-2024, 10:00 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Form Check - Squat in Technique

They are a little too deep, as Maybach observed, but other than that they are pretty good squats.

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10-09-2024, 09:57 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Bodyweight dips after we can do 30+ reps? in General Q&A

Once again: in no edition of the book are dips included in the NLP. Don't do them. Or, do them if you want to.

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10-09-2024, 06:48 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Spondylolisthesis - Crossroads in Mark Rippetoe Q&A

It is very likely that gaining about 40 pounds of muscular bodyweight will stabilize your spine. You may have back pain for a long time, sorry, many...

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10-09-2024, 12:51 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Patellar dislocation and wearing a J brace in Managing Injuries

What is a J-brace?

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10-09-2024, 12:43 PM

Mark Rippetoe replied to a thread Form Check - Squat in Technique

Think for a second: is it possible to extend the knees with feet stuck to the floor and not have some backward hip movement?

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