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Late update, been busy with work and whatnot.

5/7/13

Deadlift
265x2
315x2
420x0/0/0 (should've had this. I forgot my chucks at home and tried to do this with weightlifting shoes. Got it off...

If I was you I would reset back a few weeks from your last successful 5 rep top set (real 5 rep set, not 10 minutes to do 5 reps). It sucks going back to a lighter weight but just remember that as...

Good advice here. It's better to fix your form now instead of worrying about an injury later on that seemed like it came out of nowhere.

Watching you lift is always an inspiration. Looking forward to seeing the mock meet video!

My rotator cuff is still pretty f'ed. I've just been avoiding benching and any other movements that hurt. I'll give that stretch a try and see how my shoulder holds up.

Got any advice on dealing...

I had a great session today. Squats are still moving along and I'm on a recomp diet which means I'm doing something right with them.

Bodyweight: 182lbs

Squat
All w/ belt
150x5
185x5
225x5...

Very impressive!

Good luck, make sure you give ss a good shot. Don't just switch at the first sign of trouble. I've been missing reps on Madcows probably since week 6 and I've been mostly doing it for about 7 and a...

Lol, no way. His arms aren't huge but they're definitely bigger than 15. Someone doesn't have to look like a 6'6" gorilla to look like they lift.

If you see him in person you can definitely tell...

An overdue quadruple update!

4/25/13 Bodyweight 184lbs

Squat
All with belt
145x5
180x5
215x5
250x5

Yeah I figured I can't train the same exercise 3x a week at a high intensity without burning myself out. I tried to bench last session but just the bar was painful. Sucks but I'll have to stick it...

Still having issues with my rotator cuff so I just did Presses again. Strength on presses is suffering due to doing back to back sessions. Gonna lower the weight next session and I'll keep doing...

Bodyweight: 184.5lbs

Felt very sluggish today, don't know what it was but I downed an energy drink and some coffee before hand and it still didn't help much. No big deal, I got the squats which...

Same problem I've had for a long time, my bench is at around 185 x 5 paused while my best dead is 380x5. I bet you have long arms like I do.

Sorry, I should've clarified. I meant that his second pull needs to be much more explosive. I agree that a beginner shouldn't be gripping and ripping on the first pull until they get their form down....

Decent session today despite a small setback. Every session can't be perfect but you just have to deal with what happens and try your damn hardest despite how you feel.

Bodyweight: 183lbs

Squat...

Hook grip will definitely help. You can't exert the maximum amount of force on something you can't hold on to.

When you do a clean it should feel like you're trying to rip the bar up to the...

Cleans are looking better, good catches. Try to work on eliminating or at least reducing the arm bend. It's a hard habit to break but you really want to rely on your leg strength for cleans. Keep up...

Bodyweight 184.5lbs

Used a belt for some of my deadlifts today, it's staring to break in so it doesn't really hurt anymore. Moves around a bit too much for my liking, maybe I have to tighten it...

Off session again, not too upset though since it's to be expected with my **** sleep schedule past few days. On the plus side only one more time of tax season and I can get back to a regular pattern...