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Testing 1RMs
I'm getting ready to enter the last week of the 5/3/1 Strength Challenge, where you test yourself for new 1RMs. The problem is simply that Wendler's write-up for the program just says to work up to a new 1RM - but it doesn't provide any specifics on how to do that. I've never really tried testing/working up to 1RMs before.…
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Deficit Deadlifts
I did a quick search, but didn't find the answer within the first 5 pages of search results. So, of course, the answer was probably on page 6... :ohwell: I want to incorporate deficit deads into my routine, as my weak spot on regular deads is the initial lift off of the floor. My question(s) is/are how much should I start…
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5-3-1 DOMS...
...When do they go away? I'm in the middle of week 2 of my first cycle of 5-3-1 Boring But Big. Sweet Jeebus, my legs are killing me. I haven't suffered DOMS in months, but man, do I have them now. I get a little DOMS for upper body, but not nearly as bad as what's going on in my legs. I don't know if it's the extra…
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Should I change my workout?
I'll try to keep this as short as possible, but a little backstory is necessary... Three weeks ago, I was supposed to start a new project at work that was supposed to last about 2-3 weeks. This project was going to be quite physically demanding, as we were going to be running cable and hauling equipment in and out of the…
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Help with Bulking?
OK, let me start off with the stats. Diary's open, and I know some things are iffy, at best. 40 yo male, 5'7-3/4", 155.6 lbs as of this morning. I'm not sure what my body fat % is - I look like I'm between 20-25% (closer to 25% per the online pictures) and my scale (yes, I know it's not necessarily accurate) gave me a…
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More Muscle!
Hi everyone - Thom, here. I'm not exactly trying to gain weight, although I know that's a by-product of putting on muscle. I'm 40yo and just started the "Practical Programming" version of "Starting Strength." I wanted to do the "normal" version, but I just couldn't get my form right for the Power Clean. I kept hitting my…
