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@bioklutz @JoRocka We used unsweetened KoolAid powder mix.

2nd vote for All Pro. Or Ice Cream Fitness.

I would not do your plan.

MADCOW is a "natural " progression from SL 5x5.

How many days a week do you want to be in the gym? If only 3, full body.

ETP people are the best, make the best progress, huuuuge progress, no losers. ;-)

https://examine.com/supplements/vitamin-d/

Guessing ~15-17%

^Alan Argon had disputed the supplemental benefits for years as does recent research.

@JB035 I know what they are but if you get adequate protein, supplementing more might not be necessary. http://alpharaj.com/bcaas-really-need/

Why?

Milk and meatballs @SideSteel

^3 days full body has the advantage for strength and hypertrophy.

I had rotator cuff and labrum repair surgery. Took about a year of dedicated rehab but I'm back to low bar squatting.

^this

Just mono here too.

Nothing different then when cutting or maintaining. Creatine

^thanks for the update. Nice work.

More volume. Can you do legs 3x week?

^but maybe eating a little something before lifting?

I went from squatting barefoot at home and Chucks in gyms. I got Wei-Rui Warriors (also from MaxBarbell) and was shocked at the difference. Depth is much easier and I felt stronger. Unfortunately I got injured before testing them on the platform. If you are considering competing, I would get squat shoes, if not...depends…

^Mark's keto diet is a very small part of his beastinest.

I realize you asked about deadlifts but Bret Contreras has a good article about squat differences do to individual anatomy. https://bretcontreras.com/how-femur-length-effects-squat-mechanics/

How's Sara? She competing this year?

I would guess you are more suited for sumo.

Greg Nuckols can: http://www.strongerbyscience.com/should-you-deadlift-conventional-or-sumo/ Greg has great links in that article to more info by Dean Somerset too.

I slowly pieced together a home gym of mostly used equipment. Used DIY power rack and weights was first. I bought new horse barn stall mats (available at Farmer/tractor supply stores) and plywood for flooring.

^this

Get your form checked. If you don't know someone to watch in person, video and post in the Eat, Train, Progress group.

Rest. If still painful/uncomfortable after a week, maybe physical therapy or more rest. I would not be rushing to get an MRI and an Xray is likely useless.