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I expected 8+ reps week 1, given the %'s. I made the reps, and I'll use that as my "PR" to beat next cycle.

Thanks.

Starting a 5/3/1 program, first week. Been lifting for a little while, have tracked my 1RM, so I know what it is. Deadlift today, got 6 reps before form fell apart -- that seemed really low for 85%...

I was wondering, on your PR lifts, how much caffeine did you consume? On those days when you recorded your PR, did you have less than, more than, or about the same amount of caffeine? How many mg?...

Thank you!

I've got a serious case of GAS, and want to buy a new cab, but I don't understand resistance and Ohm ratings. Can someone give me the Coles notes on Ohms? I think it's 'best' to match the Ohm...

I'll go way off the map here and recommend a BR-Micro. If all you're going to do is amp-model through headphones, this is a simple, small solution. I often practice this way... plus you have almost...

I did not know this was a requirement. I will next time.

The idea behind partials is to train your weak point in the lift. Almost nobody fails at squat in the hole (at the bottom) (but what do I know), and for me my sticking point was about 2/3 of the...

Old, tall, with long legs, my squat numbers are atrocious. I finally managed to break the 315 pound (~142 KG) goal I set for myself. After a 6 week program of (almost exclusively) partial reps,...

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Forgive my over generalization, but it's called a "dead lift" so the weight should be "dead" on the floor before beginning the lift. No bouncing, no partial lifts. OP if you consider the weight...

BH, I know exactly what you mean, and I didn't take anything personally.

But to further the discussion, this site is pretty cruel, and hard to get a feel for, especially for us that don't post...

Thanks everybody. Didn't mean to make it sound 'negative'; it's a goal I set a long time ago and worked hard to get. Extremely pleased with my accomplishment, which is why I wanted to share.
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After ~4 years of lifting, ~2 years of deadlifting, I hit my goal of 405x1. Not be a big number to most, but a significant pull for a guy who never set foot in a gym until he was 46 y/o.

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I'm running a 531 program and track my reps on the final set. Today I missed my reps, getting only two of the four I wanted. My question is, when this happens to you do you try that same set...

Once I increased my intake of fat, my joint problems went away.

Edit: Not really sure why I quoted AcquireFunds in my reply. Guess "supplements" made me think of nutrition when I was trying to...

Keep active.... Everything in moderation /thread.

Thanks. Actually I meant the 5+ reps (the last set of 5/3/1) and the 5x10 sets for BBB were killer. But I think we are saying the same thing. Accurately estimating your 1RM important.

I'm on day 2 of the 5/3/1 BBB Challenge. The first day, OHP, left me unimpressed and contemplating abandoning the program. Day 2 however, (deadlift) kicked my ass!

As I see it, the key is to...