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    Well it's your body, health, and money, so at the...

    Well it's your body, health, and money, so at the end of the day it's your call, even if that call is a poor one and leads to nasty consequences :)
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    A stitch in time becomes nine. You don't know...

    A stitch in time becomes nine. You don't know that something's not "broke" if you don't get it checked out, period, and you know what they say about people who assume. Guys are notorious for bring...
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    Stipulating the OP should talk to a qualified...

    Stipulating the OP should talk to a qualified doctor and not rely on random unqualified forum posters for medical advice is not trolling. Also bringing the "reputation bar" into the discussion is...
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    The bro science in this thread is strong. I...

    The bro science in this thread is strong.

    I doubt anyone here is a qualified doctor, which is precisely who the OP should talk to on the matter, asap.
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    ^ Lol, never a truer word spoken :)

    ^ Lol, never a truer word spoken :)
  • My advice is you run SS the way it was written...

    My advice is you run SS the way it was written until you've milked it for everything it's worth, including the advanced novice program. Failing that, run Madcow the way it was written including the 4...
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    Full madcow description: ...

    Full madcow description:

    http://madcow.wackyhq.com/geocities/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm

    And the spreadsheet:

    http://www.vicjg.com/aspx/madcowint.aspx
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    Can revisit this section anytime I wish, even if...

    Can revisit this section anytime I wish, even if I find a lot (not all) of the content to be unhelpful. Apologies if you have any issues with that.

    Likewise, I can report any post I deem fit to...
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    Looked good, albeit a little light for a form...

    Looked good, albeit a little light for a form check. Would like to see a vid of you lifting closer to your 1RM so we can see how your form copes :)
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    Sums up the effectiveness of the program...

    Sums up the effectiveness of the program perfectly. Couldn't have said it better :)

    Edit: Strong 8 month bump \o/
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    Repped you just for the deadlift. Very nice :)

    Repped you just for the deadlift. Very nice :)
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    I guess I'm just old fashioned that way. The...

    I guess I'm just old fashioned that way. The deadlifts I admire the most are the raw, 'smooth pull all the way to the top' deadlifts :)
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    Strong pull, but the hitching was a bit drastic...

    Strong pull, but the hitching was a bit drastic imo, and it looked like you didn't quite lock out at the top. Still, impressive strength.
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    ^ Lol, and this is why the powerlifting forum is...

    ^ Lol, and this is why the powerlifting forum is so much more superior to the exercise forum. Established members there don't throw their toys out of their stroller the moment someone corrects a...
  • Those numbers look a little too good to be true...

    Those numbers look a little too good to be true within that space of time imo, especially for someone not training specifically for strength. If I'm wrong though, nice work.
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    Actually, virtually everyone I know including...

    Actually, virtually everyone I know including myself finds chin-ups easier than pull-ups. You're right that pull-ups have less bicep recruitment, but that's precisely why pull-ups are harder, not...
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    ^ I second this. Very much depends on what you're...

    ^ I second this. Very much depends on what you're training for. I train for strength, so take 2-5 minutes of rest depending on how gruelling the sets are. It is beneficial to control your rest, since...
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    Lose the gloves.

    Lose the gloves.
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    I sometimes get numb hands (pinkie, and ring...

    I sometimes get numb hands (pinkie, and ring finger plus half the palm area) when I lye flat on my back in bed. Pretty sure that in my case it's restricted circulation from muscle mass pressing...
  • Like the others are saying, don't mess with the...

    Like the others are saying, don't mess with the program. It's finely balanced for optimal progression and recovery. Change one little thing and that balance goes right out the window, along with your...
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