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For sure, definitely not automatic. And much harder when you've been doing it differently for a few years.

I'll stick with it man, I think it will pay off in the long run.

So no real advantage to widening other than reducing stress on the joints? I thought it may have aided the tucking of the elbows in some way. I try and watch and learn from the better raw lifters and...

Use a narrower grip and tuck the elbows, utilizing the extra meat on my back from the bar position to keep it locked in place. Widen the grip as my upper back develops. Got it! I'll continue playing...

Update: I'm still using my flared elbow grip as it's most comfortable to me. I'm still working on changing it, but when I need to get my reps in, I revert back to what I know.

What sucks is that...

I place my hands on the bar first, and then get my back situated.

In my original form I get the bar snug directly below my scapula. If you've ever seen Mark Rippitoe teach the squat (I learned...

To be honest both positions were comfortable. The bar was secure and there was no pressure on my wrists. The bar did feel heavier on my shoulders with the revised form, but I could adjust to that...

http://www.youtube.com/embed/wD494nqYNJU


http://www.youtube.com/embed/OYLZftJTl8E

Sorry for the bad angle, I probably should have asked him to video from the back.

Original form is...

One of the main reasons why I'm trying to tweak my form is because I'm coming off of knee surgery. So while I won't be going for a true maximum effort, I'll be sure to use weight heavy enough to test...

Tomorrow is scheduled to be my next squat day, so I'll give these suggestions a go. I'm hoping to get some video as well to get a better idea of where my setup is failing.

I do shoulder mobility 4-5 days a week as part of my normal warmup routine, but that's not to say that I couldn't improve upon it. This routine consists of dislocations, light lateral raises...

I've been trying to adjust my squat form for a few weeks now, but I'm having a hell of a time. In a low-bar position I just can't seem to keep my elbows tucked under me.

My normal squat grip is a...

If you have no intention of competing, ever, then no - you're better off with the original 5/3/1 text. As a few others have said, a good portion of the "for Powerlifting" book is a re-hash of the...

Just getting through the last few pages right now, overall a pretty decent read - especially for those who have never done a meet and are looking for guidance on how to prepare for one.

The Q&A at...

More whole foods.

True that. Gym time is my time, no worries about school or work - only the weight in front of me that I'm moving.

For motivation I would recommend finding a program to follow or setting a goal to...

It's rough during peak hours Mon-Fri for sure, but it's not so bad on the weekends. All sorts of females that train there though, especially around the time they do group classes.

I'm usually in...

I actually liked it better than the chocolate peanut butter.

Evo! Come out to Mission Valley 24 some time!

Carb up for fullness.

It was impossible for me to take it under ideal conditions, since you can't have calcium as the same time you take the ZMA.

Not worth it to me, melatonin is a much better sleep aid.