So I've been doing Rippetoes Starting Strength routine since October 2006. I'm still seeing progress with my presses (where I am still pretty weak and considered a novice, partly thanks to long lanky...
Squat
5+5+5 @ 264 lbs
Holy ****, this was really heavy. Was able to pull it off with almost perfect form although I used a spotter on my last set. I do full squats, but I...
I don't really understand what you mean. The elbows should be in front of you in the starting position and the BB should be resting on your anterior delts. As you push the bar up the elbows will...
I need at least two meals before I can perform well. My ideal time is 2-3 PM and I usually manage to go around that time as I have a flexible schedule.
I'm having trouble with getting enough sleep. I try to sleep 8 hours a night, but often I wake up spontaneously after 6-7 hours and can't fall to sleep again. This last morning I lay awake for almost...
OP: How is your form? If you're very new to squats you may benefit from dropping down ~10 % and working your way quickly up to 100 % of 5RM. This will serve two goals; enable you to recover from...
