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    Originally Posted by russellmcg View Post
    ......find the best one.
    The best one is the one you're currently using and that is producing some gains.





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    Firstly, good job decreasing your BF%. 218lb to 150lb is impressive.

    Concerning squats, I am not advocating them if it would be inappropriate for you. However, I wonder if the problems you experienced are the result of correctable weakness, poor flexibility/mobility, and/or improper form. If something correctable through training is the problem, and your replacement movements do not address it, the problem(s) will persist. Can you elaborate on your “back issues”?
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    Originally Posted by fedewab2 View Post
    Firstly, good job decreasing your BF%. 218lb to 150lb is impressive.

    Concerning squats, I am not advocating them if it would be inappropriate for you. However, I wonder if the problems you experienced are the result of correctable weakness, poor flexibility/mobility, and/or improper form. If something correctable through training is the problem, and your replacement movements do not address it, the problem(s) will persist. Can you elaborate on your “back issues”?
    That's a good question. I have had lower back pain down to sciatic nerve ever since I was in college. I was a big runner for a while, marathon style running, and sure that didn't really help out. I have never gone to the doctor to get it looked at outside of just getting muscle relaxers when it flairs up. I know, not the best thing to do and I really should go get it examined. I have started doing yoga at night before bed and working on trying to get more flexible to see if it will help over time.

    I tweaked it a few months back while doing hack squats and just decided it best to take it off the exercise list for a while. When I did this, I heard a noticeable pop and it was tender/hurt for a few weeks. The goal with yoga is that I will strengthen/stretch it out a bit and maybe be able to go back to squats over time. As of now though, I think it's best for me not to mess with them as if I do hurt it, it could put me out for a good bit.
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    'nother 38-year-old checking in. My whole adult life I've been on a cycle of "lift for 2 months, don't lift for 2+ years" ... finally got a string of 4 months or so together, and so hoping to keep the streak going. Glad to see you on this journey as well -- keep up the progress my dude!
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    Same to you. You might want to start a journal since you are off and on again. That seems to have helped a few people on here keep up with going to the gym. I started one and I know it helps me.
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    Great job so far. Impressive weight loss and I think the strength training is making a difference.

    I'm with Grubman, stick with the program for a while and see where it takes you. A lot of this is trial and error, you've figured out the weight loss bit, now you just need to find what works for putting on some lean weight. I know I'm pretty damn sick of my routine after six months, but I still feel like I can milk it a little longer. Don't be afraid to make little tweaks or additions here and there - experiment a little - but don't abandon the entire premise until you've given it a fair go.

    Great idea posting the progress shots, keep at it!
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    Originally Posted by russellmcg View Post
    That's a good question. I have had lower back pain down to sciatic nerve ever since I was in college. I was a big runner for a while, marathon style running, and sure that didn't really help out. I have never gone to the doctor to get it looked at outside of just getting muscle relaxers when it flairs up. I know, not the best thing to do and I really should go get it examined. I have started doing yoga at night before bed and working on trying to get more flexible to see if it will help over time.

    I tweaked it a few months back while doing hack squats and just decided it best to take it off the exercise list for a while. When I did this, I heard a noticeable pop and it was tender/hurt for a few weeks. The goal with yoga is that I will strengthen/stretch it out a bit and maybe be able to go back to squats over time. As of now though, I think it's best for me not to mess with them as if I do hurt it, it could put me out for a good bit.
    Have You heard of mckenzie exercises?
    That has saved me in recovering from a bad ruptured disc.
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    Originally Posted by Peppesbodega View Post
    Have You heard of mckenzie exercises?
    That has saved me in recovering from a bad ruptured disc.
    Crazy you said this. I literally just heard about this from someone I know yesterday. I am going to look into this and see if it helps.
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