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Thanks for the help ladies. Thanks for the support with this. I've moved to MadCow for squats, but hit my working set at 195 today, a PR that felt pretty good.

I have, but perhaps not enough. I do think that might help. Thanks!

I also have wrist issues and the best I can say is take it slowly and listen to your body. I have a chronic right capitate fracture (one of the tiny wrist bones) that bothers me when I work it too hard. I also can't hold my body weight for extended periods without some pain. I have generally noticed, however, that my hand…

I'm not sure about this accountability to others stuff. :wink: Just the kick in the rear I need. Goals for December: To get back into it and own it! To follow the program despite the holidays. To log my food and own any time I go over (and not beat myself up if/when I do!) Squat: 200 Deadlift: Get where I get. Am at 210.…

Reading these posts are so inspirational! I've been having a crisis of confidence lately and took a week off. One of the really strange issues I'm having is fear. I am dead afraid of losing in on squats and going down with the weight on my back. Intellectually I know the safety bars will catch the bar, but I'm having real…

Ditto. New to the community aspect of this app. Am also doing Stronglifts. Love it.

haislip93, I completely understand your hesitation. I think you can use machine to sculpt, but free weights tone better because you use all the supporting muscles as well. If you're interesting in trying free weights, I would recommend Stronglifts 5x5 program, which begins with the bar only. I had never lifted before, and…

I started using a belt when I began squatting and deadlifting my body weight. I now only use it for my working sets, which are heavier than my body weight. I would say if it helps you mentally to get the weight up, use it. But, I agree with Fujiberry, don't let it become a crutch.