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Knees past toes is a normal bio mechanical function. Also here's a good read discussing it. https://squatuniversity.com/2016/01/29/can-the-knees-go-over-the-toes-debunking-squat-myths/

Are you in a calorie deficit, maintenance or surplus? Knowing I was going to be on a cut this summer I reset the weights for cycle 10 to 90%. It allowed me to work my way back up and even go past where I was at before I reset the weights. Now it's becoming more challenging but I'm heading into maintenance for cycle 14 and…

I have written 4 recommendations (ergonomic evaluations) for the sit/stand desks. Following up with the personnel about 6 weeks after switching they are all thrilled with them and have said their lower backs are much better. I'm not a fan of the ones that go on top of a regular desk, much prefer the desks that are…

MP Combat Powder cookies and cream and ON chocolate whey. I usually mix one scoop of each together and it's darn tasty.

Probably a few months for me. Now I get irritated if something bumps my workout schedule even a couple hours. I'm itching to get to the gym for my planned workout days.

Both of you might benefit from this thread: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat#latest

Have you ever looked at Candito's 6 Week Strength Program? If so, what do you think about it? After 13 cycles of 531 I'm wondering about trying it once I go back to surplus in October.

Ah. Okay. Not that I have anything against leg press as I use them for volume work after squats (and deadz).

How is saying lifting more weight on the leg press makes you stronger? Squats involve almost the entire body, making overall strength a lot better. I'm assuming you think all the powerlifters have it wrong then?

No it doesn't.

http://stronglifts.com/missed-skipped-workout-stronglifts-5x5/

Try Strong Lifts 5x5. 3 days a week. http://stronglifts.com/ Follow the program exactly as written. Cardio can't help. I don't do much if any cardio.

Progress will slow after a certain point but not stop completely. If you're enjoying the workout and it's working keep going. Especially now that you have a larger range of DBs. I will also point out that while it's possible to run SL 5x5 in a deficit its not fun but it will preserve LBM if you keep your deficit…

Definitely go see a sport medicine Dr. Like Sonya, my knees got better once I started strengthening the muscles, especially the hamstrings. The PT I saw a long time ago after surgery to repair my torn ACL had me doing all kinds of hamstring work and lot's of stationary biking. Fast forward more than a decade and I had to…

Unless you're contemplating synthol injections I don't think you have anything to worry about.

They are cheap and you can get a decent workout in. Wife and I just switched to PF and she likes it more than I. I get most of my lifting done at the gym at work so when I'm down there it's mostly for accessory work. With the smith machines, squatting is out, but if for some reason I need to hit legs they have enough…

If the hotel doesn't have a weight section I look for the closest gym and see if I can't get a 3 day pass. I've found some that will give out a free pass for a couple days the majority are $5/day and others that get a little more $$.

Squats are by far my worst lift. Made the mistake a long, long time ago by skipping legs and I'm paying for it now. For instance, I can rep 265 on bench 5-6 times but can barely get 3-4 reps at 245 on squats. That's why I've really focused on squats (and accessories to help squat) this past year and will continue as far as…

Every quarter some friends and I hit up a Brazilian steakhouse on a Friday and take that afternoon off. After gorging myself with all kinds of meat we head up to an Irish pub, drink whisky (never too much) and smoke cigars in the afternoon. I might feel a little bloated and lethargic that night but the next day I'm…

Most likely.

Exactly. Every once in a while I switch to the higher rep ranges and it takes me weeks to get used to the extra volume. Hopefully you are in a slight calorie surplus? Otherwise you might just be spinning your wheels trying to add muscle.

We got the Ninja with attachments at Costco and love it. That thing makes smoothies like nothing else we've had. Plus I like the food processor attachment. Used it a lot for cutting up vegetables for braising beef.

One a day for men - in case I'm short something in my diet fish oil - heart health, good for joints baby aspirin (per Dr.) - high RBC so Dr has me on it Vit D (again per Dr.) - lab results showed deficiency Zyrtec (so I can breath through my nose) - allergies Creatine - has helped with recovery. I've ran a few personal…

Yep, same here. And what, pray tell, is your definition of an enormous amount of weight. Because that's subjective.

Maybe, but the majority of guys and gals that I know (and some that have responded in this thread) are interested in overall strength and that includes squats and deadz. Both have gotten me (and others I've talked to) stronger overall, lower body AND upper body. Past most beginner programs you'll not see upper and lower on…

Even the best TDEE calculators are only an educated guess. You use that number as a starting point and go from there. Add calories slowly, like an extra 100 a day (so 2600 for you each day for 2 weeks) and wait 2 weeks to see how the scale is going. If you've still lost after 2 weeks (and, really, give it 2 weeks) then add…

Find a strength program like 531, Candito, or SL5x5 and follow it.

Yep, goal dependent. Since my goals are total lifting numbers nothing improved my other lifts better than adding heavy squats.

Listen to this lady ^^^^ for she knows what she's talking about!

I didn't vary my weight lifting from being in a surplus to being in a deficit. Helps to hold onto muscle.