_benjammin Member

Hey, easy there. 5'10 165 here. Granted my bone structure is smaller/thinner than average.

I would do only neutral grip push/pull exercises and no dips.

@SideSteel ?

I don't see an issue with knee travel and low back/pelvis rounding is minimal. Nice work.

Globe Gripz might be worth a try. http://www.globegripz.com

End of bulk pics here: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B1iOzfCL3pB8SVpFMFlYMWlXSm8

I started my cut yesterday. My PL meet was last Saturday. Weighed in at 176.4lb and my 7-day rolling average is 176.6. I was happy with my bulk and meet results. Gained about 16 pounds since Sept, some of which includes consistent creatine in the last 2 months. S: 337, B: 253, DL: 440. I'd like to compete Oct 28 under…

If you are interested in hiring a coach, check out Alex Viada and his team at Complete Human Performance. You can absolutely train for Triathlons and strength at the same time. www.completehumanperformance.com

Yesterday's meet was a fun success. 467.5kg (1030.6lb) Total. Squat 152.5kg (336.2), Bench 115kg (253.5lb), DL 200kg (440.9lb). Squat: https://youtu.be/qE9d5cIzQa8 Bench: https://youtu.be/bOL5ODERwxA DL: https://youtu.be/jdIcRzC31ZM

I've got a PL meet this Sat and should crush my platform PRs. I'll be competing in the under 181lb weight class (up from the under 165 class last year). Last Sat. I got squat and DL home/gym PRs (320 & 425). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AknWk4Sz_k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epUjzcU-9Uw

Under cardio, I searched for "bodypump" and it was there.

Less than 2 weeks til my second PL meet. Squatted 305 at meet last year. Did 3 doubles at 305 yesterday, BW =175. https://youtu.be/5GUcrxy7jGE

I would start with SL 5x5 just to get back in the groove. Maybe add whatever accessories you enjoy. Then... there's a good list with links here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

@SideSteel Didn't one of your Ambers do an unintentional recomp too?

Been training around a groin/hip strain since Oct. Needed to see where my DL is for programming leading up to June 3rd meet. Worked up to a heavy single and PR at 405. BW = 169 currently and will be gaining up to 180 so hoping a 425+ pull will happen in June. Feeling pretty good. https://youtu.be/XKre90K0Yg0

^This Even if it was legal and cheap, I don't want bigger organs and bones.

I had a misfit flash and shine, happy with both.

3 "gyms" here too. 2 memberships and home gym. Joined local Gold's ( of which there are 3, I go to 2 somewhat regularly) for rehab after shoulder surgery over 2 years ago and for only $20/month I keep going for accessory machines and cables. Out of town a lot for work so joined out of town gym (no Gold's in that town).…

If you are in a deficit you'll lose, might take 4+ weeks to see on the scale.

It's debatable. I already had surgery on 1 shoulder, am trying to be conservative where I can.

Me too, and leading up to a meet. I feel soooo strong.

^that's what I had hoped to hear and plan on doing, just switched from all mixed grip.

If deadlifting using hook grip, is it recommended to pull all reps with hook grip or only when weight exceeds double overhand grip strength?

My bulk will likely continue til June 3 PL meet. I need to be under 181lbs then. I've been hovering at ~170 lbs over the last month, time to up calories. I'll probably cut hard and fast to under 165 after June and maintain there in order to compete down a weight class Oct 28.

Another option: Swiss ball Supine hip extension with leg Curl

;-) And does one time programming set up.

@3bambi3 Are you doing Bulgarian(rear foot elevated) split leg squats? Single Leg Romanian deadlifts?

Relax, no worries. Maybe eat a little less tomorrow but not necessary. Don't beat yourself up.

Program?