Funny thats pretty similar to me. I hurt my back bending over to pick up a football off the ground. I had massive troubles with it. Sitting down, in bed, walking, running all gave me heaps of pain. ...
the thing that i can see sticking out is that you are not getting any stronger. How do you really expect to get any bigger if after a year you are no stronger.
not quite right. People use a wider stance (sumo) to use less lower back and more legs. The people that use a wider stance are usually better squatters and the wide stance is almost like squatting...
way to many variables to answer this question properly. also some people may not lose any strength others may lose alot. But the good thing is it usually does not take that long to get back.
I cant see any advantages for bench as its the weight pulling down on your thumb and fingers which locks it in, ie when doing the olympic lifts and deadlifts. But if its working keep doing it.
yeah thats pretty extreme. 225 is about 70% of 315 so only 3 reps with 70% of your 1rm is extremely fast twitch. wouldn't say it is impossible but it would be very uncommon.
really if your already getting a gram of protien per pound i doubt upping it is going to make that much difference. Make sure you are getting enought carbs to fuel your workouts and also some good...
i use a hook grip. most people say it hurts too much but i have never noticed it to be too bad. Although working a manual job my hands were pretty rough already.
people here are right some people are not built to deadlift, they are usually guys that are good squatters. Long torsos short legs and arms. If i was you i would want to get back doing some work for...
