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    There are lots of options. Here's one I've been...

    There are lots of options. Here's one I've been playing with:

    Do 5/3/1, but only do the 5 week. No 3 week, no 5/3/1 week, no recovery week. Just the 5 week, over and over again. Deload as...
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    5/3/1 is a great program, but the progression is...

    5/3/1 is a great program, but the progression is slow for a beginner. It still works, but there are better options. Once you're an intermediate it makes more sense. The rep PR scheme it has does...
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    You can do either rows or cleans, it doesn't...

    You can do either rows or cleans, it doesn't really matter that much. Use either one to get big and strong.
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    You'll get some benefit out of an upper/lower...

    You'll get some benefit out of an upper/lower split.
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    Squats help with anterior tilt. They strengthen...

    Squats help with anterior tilt. They strengthen and tighten the glutes and midsection and stretch out the hamstrings.
  • Pick up nordic skiing. I've heard it referred to...

    Pick up nordic skiing. I've heard it referred to as the most physically demanding sport there is.
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    Were you doing the shrugs without straps for grip...

    Were you doing the shrugs without straps for grip work?

    Good luck on the elbow, I always rest a joint at the first sign of injury to it.
  • If you have a barbell and dumbbell at home, just...

    If you have a barbell and dumbbell at home, just do front squats and lunges. That will probably fulfill your goals with a minimum of fuss.
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    Nothing wrong with a little taco bell. Let's...

    Nothing wrong with a little taco bell. Let's have an example:

    Fresco Ranchero Chicken Soft Taco:

    170 calories, 4g fat, 22g carbs, 12g protein.

    That seems okayish to me, aside from very high...
  • Thread: Rippetoe

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    I wasn't talking about any program in specific in...

    I wasn't talking about any program in specific in my post.
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    Well, not to say that you won't gain a ton of...

    Well, not to say that you won't gain a ton of muscle on these programs, but they are not intended to be pure muscle gain programs.
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    There are pushup programs that you can do that...

    There are pushup programs that you can do that will get you over 100 fairly quickly, but they can't be done when you're on SS. It'll be either one or the other.
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    It's not good for you and won't help your...

    It's not good for you and won't help your training, but it won't prevent you from getting stronger or bigger unless you are drinking whiskey for breakfast lunch and dinner.

    I know many people who...
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    I'd note a couple of things: 1. If he wants to...

    I'd note a couple of things:

    1. If he wants to bulk so slowly that his bodyfat stays low enough for visible abs, then he won't be eating 5000 calories. Eating say 3000 is reasonable in two meals....
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    Well, you may not choose to do SS, but it is...

    Well, you may not choose to do SS, but it is extremely challenging.
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    Why not do Xfit Strength Bias? Might not be a...

    Why not do Xfit Strength Bias? Might not be a bad compromise.
  • Thread: Masturbation?

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    He might mean that he wants to simultaneously...

    He might mean that he wants to simultaneously lose fat and gain muscle (ie recomp), not actually convert fat cells directly into muscle cells.
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    Unilateral movements in general as well. ...

    Unilateral movements in general as well. Unilateral leg presses, split squats, lunges, etc. Just start with the weak leg first and only do the same amount of reps for the strong leg as you did for...
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    Texas method is a solid intermediate program. ...

    Texas method is a solid intermediate program. 5/3/1 can be used for all levels, but is best as an intermediate/advanced program. If you are moving to the intermediate phase, then you could either...
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    I see a number of issues with your routine. I...

    I see a number of issues with your routine. I also see that you are 15, 5'11" and 160lbs. Have you considered one of the novice programs in the stickies, like SS or All Pro's?
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