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  • So now that I've transitioned to Wendler's 5/3/1, can someone explain why, in week 1, he (a) throws a random set of 3 reps into the middle of a bunch of 5-rep sets and (b) has so many sets of very light weight? I mean, I put in that my 1 RM for squats is 145 and not only does it not have me going up to 145 EVER (only to…
    in February workout check-in thread Comment by abozoki February 2014
  • Mom of 3 here, ages 8, 12 and 15. I've been lifting for about 2 years, now moving into 5/3/1 from Stronglifts. I don't have any friends on this board yet (I spend most of my time over on the 3FatChicks site) but would be happy to have some. Andrea
    in Looking for more moms who lift heavy on my friends list... Comment by abozoki February 2014
  • I notice that some of you are adding accessory exercises to your training, and a few of the posters seem to be doing things other than SL completely. I have been toying with the idea of switching to Wendler's 5/3/1 program because I'm finding the purely linear progression and no accessory lifts of the 5x5 approach to be…
    in February workout check-in thread Comment by abozoki February 2014
  • jstout, thank you! The issues you identify are exactly the ones I notice too- that I lean forward too much trying to get "out of the hole" and that I am wobbly because my right leg starts pushing first/harder than my left. So, is there anything I should do to correct these problems, or is it just because I'm relatively…
    in January workout check in thread Comment by abozoki January 2014
  • Ok, now that I've found this group and posted a question, I feel I'm officially in. So, my first check in: Workout B today: Squat 5x5 @ 135 (again, for the 3rd time). Reps 4 and 5 on each set are still really hard - I can feel my trunk position changing from gently inclined to much more flexed as I stand up. I assume this…
    in January workout check in thread Comment by abozoki January 2014
  • Fittreelol, sorry, not to be ignorant, but what does Step 4 mean (profit)? And "zombies"? I've actually been doing the SL program pretty much to the letter so far, 3 lifting sessions per week, haven't missed one yet and I do all my reps, every time. In general, I'm a pretty motivated person and take my fitness seriously. I…
    in Strength increases while eating at a deficit Comment by abozoki January 2014
  • Wow; thanks guys. It's reassuring to hear that other Stronglifts enthusiasts don't take the "increase by 5 pounds each session" thing too much to heart. Having said that, I also don't hear any of you talking about this deload business (that is, if you can't make all 5x5 reps at a certain weight for 3 tries, then you…
    in Strength increases while eating at a deficit Comment by abozoki January 2014
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