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I guess you don't HAVE to do it. I like deadlifting too much to give it up. There was a point in my life that I almost never did it because I sucked at it. The problem was that I sucked at it because...

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BW anywhere from 203-207, usually around 205.

Squat: Hit 2r525 and 4r495, both PRs. Still working on depth-got about another inch to go on most reps. High bars do not present this...

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I apologize for having lost track of the days. I've been training a lot and I'll give the highlights.

Bench: Worked up to a paused 365 several times. Also 335 for 5 singles and a...

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Ehh, it's an option I've explored. I do want to train my conventional a bit more than I currently do and use some similar cues as to what I'm using to fix my sumo. Namely, build tension in the...

I'm gonna guess that your new max is between 265 and 300. With beginners it's harder to tell. And yes, texas method is a fine program to get on to keep building your strength.

Past couple days

BW: 203 ish

Bench (pause every rep)
5s3r325
Moved oddly slowly and felt kinda heavy. Oh well-statistically they shouldn't be the easiest sets but I still wanted it to be a...

Maybe by like an inch or so. If I were to use hook grip with the same width as my straps placement, I'd have very little contact with the knurling.

Thanks. I know I tend to not fully lock my shoulders out on higher rep sets, but I think with singles I do. Or at least, I'm not sure how I would get them back any further.

Thanks. I'm so used to pulling from that slightly flexed position that chest up doesn't feel fully natural. As far as belts, I just don't use them anymore. When I was bulking I outgrew my belt and...

Hi all,

This may be a bit of a lengthy post so I thank you in advance for bearing with me here. A couple months ago I hit a 675 sumo DL. However, I have realized that my form is not really...

My training log is 5 years old today! I was 180 lbs when I started it and had about 3 years of training behind me. In those 5 years I got as heavy as 232, then went back down to 200-205. Gained 120...

Just realized this log is 5 years old today!

Everyone's different. Some people need a week, some need more, some only need 3-4 days. I tend towards the shorter side (or did when I was competing). My training partner used to take a week or 8...

Another thing I love that I didn't mention is slow eccentric hip thrusts. Make sure you get both sides of the barbell to touch the ground at the same time. It requires a lot of hip control. I've felt...

I try to superset a lower and upper body circuit. Things like YTWLs, external rotations, serratus punches, mid/lower trap exercises, pec stretches, "scapular pullups" (hanging from a pullup bar and...

I'm usually a bit more diligent about posting workouts, so forgive me because this will just be a quick recap.

Deadlifted 2r610, was a little disappointed since I wanted 3+ that day. I really want...

Low carb works for some and not for others. It also doesn't work for me. Even on like 50-75g carbs I couldn't perform in the gym at all, couldn't think straight, and felt like sh!t all the time....

I've been close to 235 and at 5'7 that was pretty enormous. Again, it all depends on body composition, too. I think you being somewhere between 180-200 at 5'10 would be good for aesthetics and...