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    If youre talking about your tris not having that...

    If youre talking about your tris not having that back mass, thats your long head. Get after the long head with reverse grip presses and extensions that put your long head in a stretch at the resting...
  • http://www.amazon.com/Marcy-WEDGE-Wedge-Forearm-Wr...

    http://www.amazon.com/Marcy-WEDGE-Wedge-Forearm-Wrist/dp/B00076SPZY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287774146&sr=8-1
    This. I used it when I broke my arm in 7th grade (over a decade ago). My forearms have...
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    lift...heavier but seriously what is your...

    lift...heavier

    but seriously what is your workout program? The only way im not completely spent after a workout is when I'm doing one of my days that is mostly machine or iso movements.
  • Also if you're lifting with what most people use...

    Also if you're lifting with what most people use on that exercise (up to 45lbs) than its no comparison to the ~300lbs you could be moving with a deadlift.
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    Hey Nick, I've been following your journal...

    Hey Nick, I've been following your journal loosely for a few months. I just poke my head in and see what you've been up to. Your ability to stay on point with your workout and diet is inspiring. I...
  • I used to use a reverse grip until I saw one too...

    I used to use a reverse grip until I saw one too many videos of guys ripping their bicep on a heavy deadlift. Blame them however you want, but it won't matter if it ever happens to you. I...
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    watup dude. first good job on doing squats. too...

    watup dude. first good job on doing squats. too many fairies in the gym these days avoid them. I agree with everyone. Bringing the bar lower on your traps will take pressure off your upper back. ...
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    barbell hack squats are nice if you are lookin to...

    barbell hack squats are nice if you are lookin to fry your front quads. you dont have to use an awkward grip either. definitely worth checkin out
  • deadlift obviously. itll strengthen your lower...

    deadlift obviously. itll strengthen your lower back and your traps. you can use a barbell for this. that'll bring up your overall strength. also you can do back hyperextensions for higher reps to...
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    this is definitely not ok. sounds like your...

    this is definitely not ok. sounds like your rounding your back so the weight can touch the floor at the bottom of your lift. Id suggest bending your knees and dropping your butt more instead. you...
  • wait youre telling me you did 60. six. zero....

    wait youre telling me you did 60. six. zero. reps. Then did 6 more at a "heavier" weight?
    I'd suggest bringing those reps down and actually lifting something that puts strain on your muscles, not...
  • I never understood why so many people hit their...

    I never understood why so many people hit their shin or kneecap when deadlifting. The simple solution is...don't hit your shin or kneecap. If for some reason your mechanics makes the bar come very...
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    you could also do deadlifts with the straight...

    you could also do deadlifts with the straight curl bar. When it comes to back injury, staying away from exercise only makes you weaker. So try superlight deads, back extensions without weight and...
  • Thread: skinny neck?

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    doing big motion lifts causes you to strain and...

    doing big motion lifts causes you to strain and has kept my ex-football neck from shrinking down to a pencil neck. I'm talking about stuff like heavy squats, deadlifts, and things of that nature. I...
  • Who cares how you style your hair? You should...

    Who cares how you style your hair? You should ask a chick not a bunch of dudes what haircut you should have. Go deadlift or something.
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    agreed. those leg extensions don't allow you to...

    agreed. those leg extensions don't allow you to move nearly as much weight as a squat. Also make sure you go to where your thighs are at least parallel to the floor when you squat. Front squats...
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    do the drag curls. Theyre a pain to do but are...

    do the drag curls. Theyre a pain to do but are great at isolating biceps if you keep your form.
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    also be sure to work on your form otherwise youll...

    also be sure to work on your form otherwise youll be pushing with your shoulders rather than your chest. Keep your shoulderblades pinned together and your lower back arched. If you can hold this...
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    The problem with the way most people train calves...

    The problem with the way most people train calves is that they do this bouncing motion as they go through the exercise. You all know what I mean. What people don't realize is that much of the force...
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    I don't agree with stretching before at all. At...

    I don't agree with stretching before at all. At the most one should do very light stretching. Some people try to stretch too deep before lifting and stretching cold muscles is never good. I can't...
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