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Squats, bench and deads
Keep in mind these are strength/power lifting focused instruction done by competitive powerlifters and the deadlift from a pro lightweight strongman. Everyones form is going to be a bit different but these have some good information. Squats: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkF9QD7oCIA…
"racking" the weight in front squat
& power cleans too, eh? I would love some guidance as to which stretches/exercises to use in order to be able to get my elbows UP in the right position when front squatting/racking the weight for power cleans.
Debating lifting while in a deficit (plan or deficit)
(This is not a 'should I lift while I am still dieting' question its more about if SL 5x5 is a good idea while I am still dieting). I'm in my 5th week of SL 5x5 (yay) - session 15 is tomorrow. I'm starting to wonder if i'm eating ENOUGH for *this* program. I can't tell if I'm starting to hit little stalls due to 1) hi, its…
Low BB vs High BB Squat
When you train your squats, do you use high BB or low BB? When you max your squat, again high BB or low BB? Do you even front squat?
Why & How Muscles Grow
http://www.simplyshredded.com/muscle-growth-part-1-the-science-behind-why-and-how-does-a-muscle-grow-and-get-stronger.html http://www.simplyshredded.com/muscle-growth-part-2-the-science-behind-why-and-how-does-a-muscle-grow-and-get-stronger.html Good stuff, if you like the nerdy part of body building and strength…
Squat form check
Check em! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2gZGLS4968&feature=plcp&context=C36655b6UDOEgsToPDskLTlEo0hZpeks9EduOowUUl
Love/Hate Relationship
Does anyone have a love/hate relationship with a specific lift? Mine has got to be deadlifts. I dread them going in, feel like I'm gonna pass out and puke during, but I fell awesome afterwards!
100 pull-ups vs. 100 crossfit pull ups
I thought this was interesting, both videos were related to each other: 100 Crossfit "pull-ups" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja_PMJ5BOYI&feature=related 100 Real Pull-Ups in 22 minutes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bfTqL5aOyg&feature=related
