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Posted: 8/4/2017 2:18:34 PM EDT
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Don't waste your time in the gym. It's not functional strength and will lead to muscle imbalances. Most guys I've known that worked out in a gym have all their muscle turn to fat when they stop lifting. You need to find some where you can lift hay bails. I grew up on a farm in South Eastern OK. We lifted hay bails from sun up to sun down. When I went to college, one of my friends remarked about how strong I was and he wanted to test my strength. He took me to the college gym and I got up to a 415 bench...I think that was 4 plates lol...but I didn't care about those numbers. 
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Posted: 8/4/2017 2:21:08 PM EDT
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Since its not muscle tissue, could go either way. He's definitely got the droopy triceps on lock tho. 
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I sincerely hope you aren't actually looking to Rich Piana for advice on anything, besides how to be retard and where to get PMMA injections in Mexico.
Seriously, that glob of goo is a tool bag. Can that dude even wipe his own ass?
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Posted: 8/4/2017 4:54:33 PM EDT
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What would you do instead of squats if you have physical limitations? I have a bad knee because of a tibial plateau fracture. I'll probably need a knee replacement but would like to put it off as long as possible. The bad leg is weaker for sure. 55 years old.
I'm doing step ups on a box, then leg press machine, leg curls, and leg extensions. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 5:21:46 PM EDT
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What would you do instead of squats if you have physical limitations? I have a bad knee because of a tibial plateau fracture. I'll probably need a knee replacement but would like to put it off as long as possible. The bad leg is weaker for sure. 55 years old. I'm doing step ups on a box, then leg press machine, leg curls, and leg extensions. Leg extensions are horrible for your knees. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 6:07:43 PM EDT
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Yeah. I'll have to try squats again. Didn't know leg extensions were that bad for your knees. They don't seem to bother mine.
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Posted: 8/4/2017 6:11:17 PM EDT
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Yeah. I'll have to try squats again. Didn't know leg extensions were that bad for your knees. They don't seem to bother mine. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 6:13:53 PM EDT
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Try low bar so you can stay out of your knees better. Use perfect form. Get squat shoes. I just could not do it with good form wearing shoes.
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Posted: 8/4/2017 6:15:23 PM EDT
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I had to start doing it barefoot. I just could not do it with good form wearing shoes.Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Try low bar so you can stay out of your knees better. Use perfect form. Get squat shoes. I just could not do it with good form wearing shoes.If you can't do it in squat shoes you're probably doing it wrong. Barefoot is much better than athletic shoes. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 6:16:28 PM EDT
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i do the sl 5x5 exercises but on 3x5
a day squat bench row b day squat press dead 3 days/week aba bab will take under 90 minutes with warm up sets and rest between sets. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 6:19:30 PM EDT
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I'm not entirely sure...he kept putting on plates after I benched. There was about 4 plates on each side....sorry, not sure what they weighed. Not as much as my that exercise where you pick the bar up off the ground. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 6:22:15 PM EDT
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Sounds weak. #stopbeingweak |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 6:25:24 PM EDT
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Post the video of you pushing weight. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 6:25:45 PM EDT
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I like this, I'm used to doing this workout from football. The only problem is I can't bench press by myself. Anyone have suggestions for that? |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 6:30:19 PM EDT
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start light and work up slowly. Learn how to dump the bar if you need to and don't use collars. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 6:31:30 PM EDT
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Regular shoes? If you can't do it in squat shoes you're probably doing it wrong. Barefoot is much better than athletic shoes. Barefoot works great, tho. Haven't tried squat shoes. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 6:33:00 PM EDT
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Running shoes. I couldn't keep my heels on the ground without risking falling on my ass. Barefoot works great, tho. Haven't tried squat shoes. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 6:41:11 PM EDT
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thats an intermediate program. horrible advice for a beginner. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 6:44:07 PM EDT
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5x5 |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 6:44:49 PM EDT
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We go to the same gym. I've seen him bench 460 like it was a hay bale. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 6:46:26 PM EDT
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Stronglifts 5x5 is a beginner program, hell I started it having never lifted before  at that.
frankly the fewer sets in starting strength are actually a little better suited to lifting heavier than sl 5x5. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 6:55:21 PM EDT
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48 years old here, doing Starting Strength, could use some advice with my squat. Had reconstructive knee surgery 20 something years ago, knee feels ok, but not super stable.
The problem I have is low bar squats are murder on my elbows, can't seem to fix that issue. Switched to high bar squat, but seems to put more stress on my knees. Any ideas? Thanks |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 7:00:40 PM EDT
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Has pick shit up, and put shit down been mentioned yet? Very basic and effective
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Posted: 8/4/2017 7:03:37 PM EDT
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Wrist curls! I set a PR today on wrist curls. Pumps for the weekend!!!!
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Posted: 8/4/2017 7:09:44 PM EDT
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I'd lift weights, but don't want to get huge.
All running and Jillian Micheals DVD workouts for me. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 7:19:17 PM EDT
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48 years old here, doing Starting Strength, could use some advice with my squat. Had reconstructive knee surgery 20 something years ago, knee feels ok, but not super stable. The problem I have is low bar squats are murder on my elbows, can't seem to fix that issue. Switched to high bar squat, but seems to put more stress on my knees. Any ideas? Thanks |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 7:58:28 PM EDT
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Try low bar so you can stay out of your knees better. Use perfect form. Get squat shoes. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 7:58:44 PM EDT
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First post. Look up Mark Rippetoe.
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Posted: 8/4/2017 8:02:36 PM EDT
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Safety squat bar. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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48 years old here, doing Starting Strength, could use some advice with my squat. Had reconstructive knee surgery 20 something years ago, knee feels ok, but not super stable. The problem I have is low bar squats are murder on my elbows, can't seem to fix that issue. Switched to high bar squat, but seems to put more stress on my knees. Any ideas? Thanks Then work on your shoulder mobility each time you're in the gym by forcing yourself under the bar while narrowing your grip. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 8:04:17 PM EDT
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Running shoes. I couldn't keep my heels on the ground without risking falling on my ass. Barefoot works great, tho. Haven't tried squat shoes. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 8:09:31 PM EDT
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Don't waste your time in the gym. It's not functional strength and will lead to muscle imbalances. Most guys I've known that worked out in a gym have all their muscle turn to fat when they stop lifting. You need to find some where you can lift hay bails. I grew up on a farm in South Eastern OK. We lifted hay bails from sun up to sun down. When I went to college, one of my friends remarked about how strong I was and he wanted to test my strength. He took me to the college gym and I got up to a 415 bench...I think that was 4 plates lol...but I didn't care about those numbers. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 8:13:12 PM EDT
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Is Squatdog still around? I bet he has some dope workouts including taking full power shots to the chest.
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Posted: 8/4/2017 8:15:05 PM EDT
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Yeah, running shoes suck. The mooshiness is probably making you get on your toes more. Barefoot/chucks/squat shoes allow you to sit back and keep the bar over the midfoot. I prefer squat shoes due to the increased support/stability they provide. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Running shoes. I couldn't keep my heels on the ground without risking falling on my ass. Barefoot works great, tho. Haven't tried squat shoes. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 8:17:04 PM EDT
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Hoe Lee Shit. I have to believe this is an internet meme. Muscle to fat? Lol. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Don't waste your time in the gym. It's not functional strength and will lead to muscle imbalances. Most guys I've known that worked out in a gym have all their muscle turn to fat when they stop lifting. You need to find some where you can lift hay bails. I grew up on a farm in South Eastern OK. We lifted hay bails from sun up to sun down. When I went to college, one of my friends remarked about how strong I was and he wanted to test my strength. He took me to the college gym and I got up to a 415 bench...I think that was 4 plates lol...but I didn't care about those numbers. When a friend put him on the bench, he bench pressed "four plates on each side". Oh, and he weighs 140. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 8:26:24 PM EDT
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He's mocking a poster on another thread saying how he doesn't go to the gym, just bales hay and moves sofas. When a friend put him on the bench, he bench pressed "four plates on each side". Oh, and he weighs 140. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Don't waste your time in the gym. It's not functional strength and will lead to muscle imbalances. Most guys I've known that worked out in a gym have all their muscle turn to fat when they stop lifting. You need to find some where you can lift hay bails. I grew up on a farm in South Eastern OK. We lifted hay bails from sun up to sun down. When I went to college, one of my friends remarked about how strong I was and he wanted to test my strength. He took me to the college gym and I got up to a 415 bench...I think that was 4 plates lol...but I didn't care about those numbers. When a friend put him on the bench, he bench pressed "four plates on each side". Oh, and he weighs 140. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 11:51:52 PM EDT
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lol @ arfcom workout advise.
Bottom line, your muscles are only as strong as your bones allow. So logic says to focus solely on bone strengthening training and the muscle will follow. Simple program: 5 x rib raises (each side) 5 x femur pulls 5 x clavicle press finish off with 3 x humerus extensions (incline and inverted) Ta-fuckin-da |
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Posted: 8/5/2017 12:27:14 AM EDT
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48 years old here, doing Starting Strength, could use some advice with my squat. Had reconstructive knee surgery 20 something years ago, knee feels ok, but not super stable. The problem I have is low bar squats are murder on my elbows, can't seem to fix that issue. Switched to high bar squat, but seems to put more stress on my knees. Any ideas? Thanks |
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Posted: 8/5/2017 12:37:59 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/5/2017 9:13:22 AM EDT
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lol @ arfcom workout advise. Bottom line, your muscles are only as strong as your bones allow. So logic says to focus solely on bone strengthening training and the muscle will follow. Simple program: 5 x rib raises (each side) 5 x femur pulls 5 x clavicle press finish off with 3 x humerus extensions (incline and inverted) Ta-fuckin-da https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolff's_law |
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Posted: 8/5/2017 9:20:24 AM EDT
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Don't waste your time in the gym. It's not functional strength and will lead to muscle imbalances. Most guys I've known that worked out in a gym have all their muscle turn to fat when they stop lifting. You need to find some where you can lift hay bails. I grew up on a farm in South Eastern OK. We lifted hay bails from sun up to sun down. When I went to college, one of my friends remarked about how strong I was and he wanted to test my strength. He took me to the college gym and I got up to a 415 bench...I think that was 4 plates lol...but I didn't care about those numbers. |
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Posted: 8/5/2017 9:26:41 AM EDT
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5x5 |
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Posted: 8/5/2017 12:12:04 PM EDT
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lol, I missed a GD lifting thread and was worried liftin bales wasn't posted. Thanks! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Don't waste your time in the gym. It's not functional strength and will lead to muscle imbalances. Most guys I've known that worked out in a gym have all their muscle turn to fat when they stop lifting. You need to find some where you can lift hay bails. I grew up on a farm in South Eastern OK. We lifted hay bails from sun up to sun down. When I went to college, one of my friends remarked about how strong I was and he wanted to test my strength. He took me to the college gym and I got up to a 415 bench...I think that was 4 plates lol...but I didn't care about those numbers. 
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Posted: 8/11/2017 10:46:45 AM EDT
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Say you're a regular guy and you start this 5x5 routine....
Realistically how long would it be that say... you're meeting up for lunch with friends or family and they do a double take because they actually notice a difference. Maybe a cliche "have you been going to the gym"? |
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Posted: 8/11/2017 11:19:57 AM EDT
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Say you're a regular guy and you start this 5x5 routine.... Realistically how long would it be that say... you're meeting up for lunch with friends or family and they do a double take because they actually notice a difference. Maybe a cliche "have you been going to the gym"? |
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Posted: 8/11/2017 11:49:17 AM EDT
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Say you're a regular guy and you start this 5x5 routine.... Realistically how long would it be that say... you're meeting up for lunch with friends or family and they do a double take because they actually notice a difference. Maybe a cliche "have you been going to the gym"? |
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Posted: 8/11/2017 11:54:26 AM EDT
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They will see your face shrink and call you skinny long before they say you're huge. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Say you're a regular guy and you start this 5x5 routine.... Realistically how long would it be that say... you're meeting up for lunch with friends or family and they do a double take because they actually notice a difference. Maybe a cliche "have you been going to the gym"? But I started out at 125 lbs.
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Posted: 8/11/2017 1:26:48 PM EDT
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Say you're a regular guy and you start this 5x5 routine.... Realistically how long would it be that say... you're meeting up for lunch with friends or family and they do a double take because they actually notice a difference. Maybe a cliche "have you been going to the gym"? 6 months your wife will see gains. 1 year, everyone will see gains. |
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Posted: 8/17/2017 5:57:09 PM EDT
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I agree leg extensions are quite bad for your knees. I don't even know why that machine is still made and or used.
If you have knee pain and back problems, I would not recommend squats at all. Just write it off. Let's say your do the squats in absolute perfect form. I mean perfect. For some reason, you bobble the weight wrong and you can erase all those gains instantly. Compare this with the leg sled, where it's much easier to have great to perfect form. I get it, the gains with squats will be faster and potentially better (range of motion and flexibility) but the down side it also greater. Of course this is for people with known issues with their knees and lower back. For those reasons I'll no longer do squats, unless for higher reps. Then even I wonder if it's the right thing. |
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Posted: 8/17/2017 6:01:16 PM EDT
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I agree leg extensions are quite bad for your knees. I don't even know why that machine is still made and or used. If you have knee pain and back problems, I would not recommend squats at all. Just write it off. Let's say your do the squats in absolute perfect form. I mean perfect. For some reason, you bobble the weight wrong and you can erase all those gains instantly. Compare this with the leg sled, where it's much easier to have great to perfect form. I get it, the gains with squats will be faster and potentially better (range of motion and flexibility) but the down side it also greater. Of course this is for people with known issues with their knees and lower back. For those reasons I'll no longer do squats, unless for higher reps. Then even I wonder if it's the right thing. I mean, you can injure yourself pretty badly running, too. But we don't tell people to never run for any reason just because you can get injured by doing it incorrectly. To eschew squatting because of the potential for injury doesn't seem like a good idea, either. Yeah, you can injure yourself if you don't do it right. So get good at doing it right before you even bother with the gains. eta: Yeah, if you have hip and knee problems, probably not a good idea, tho. |
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Posted: 8/17/2017 6:05:54 PM EDT
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lol @ arfcom workout advise. Bottom line, your muscles are only as strong as your bones allow. So logic says to focus solely on bone strengthening training and the muscle will follow. Simple program: 5 x rib raises (each side) 5 x femur pulls 5 x clavicle press finish off with 3 x humerus extensions (incline and inverted) Ta-fuckin-da  Attached FileHow can you tell when a bro is on a 5x5 program? Don't worry, he'll tell ya. |
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Posted: 8/17/2017 6:23:51 PM EDT
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If you have an outlet mall near you the adidas store has Powerlift 2.0's for $50. Might be able to find them online for the same. 
The sole looks different but the heel still looks higher than the toe or ball. And that works for doing squats and deadlifts??? I am just using Nike Air's (running shoes) right now but I can feel my heels come up off the floor while doing squats. The amount on the bar isn't that much...at least not yet. |
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