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**penguinz** · 07:38 AM

Welcome to 2012! Now get your ass in top physical condition!

**From the 2011 Thread**

If you want to get back into lifting, or need a new lifting routine, START HERE:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wi...inner_Programs

If you have questions about the SS programs, look here:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ

Keep in mind that you're a novice lifter for a longer period of time than you think you are. Novice lifting can last anywhere from a few months to a year or two, depending on how hard you hit the weights and where you started.

Once you've reached the point where you don't make regular progress on the SS program, you are ready to move on to the intermediate stage, which can last you for a good number of years. Find it HERE:

http://madcow.hostzi.com/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm

If you're a very advanced lifter (many, many years of CONSISTENT weight training), then there are lot of programs out there, and which one you pick is simply a matter of preference. If you're really that advanced, you should know what works for you and what doesn't by this point.

NewChief · 02-23-2012, 08:49 PM

Pissed at myself. Deadlifting 365 now on my final set of 5. I was doing one of my early sets as 225. Because the weight was light, I used shitty form and strained my lower back. All sorts of gimped up now. I hope it's better in the morning. Just has a "weak" area of movement where in certain positions I have to stabilize myself or move very slowly. No constant pain or anything. Hopefully a night on a good stiff bed, laying on my back, will unkink it.

TheGuardian · 02-23-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NewChief

Pissed at myself. Deadlifting 365 now on my final set of 5. I was doing one of my early sets as 225. Because the weight was light, I used shitty form and strained my lower back. All sorts of gimped up now. I hope it's better in the morning. Just has a "weak" area of movement where in certain positions I have to stabilize myself or move very slowly. No constant pain or anything. Hopefully a night on a good stiff bed, laying on my back, will unkink it.

I will bet $100000000 it's not your lower back. I bet it's your piriformis.

Sit down in a chair. Whichever side is hurting the most, put that foot on the other legs knee.

So if it's your right side hurting, put your right foot on your left knee. Then push down on your right knee to stretch the piriformis.

I bet you money that you feel the real pain where that stretch happens.

Everytime someone "strains" their low back, it's really the piriformis. The pain radiates up the low back making it feel like a low back strain. But the truth is, it's almost impossible to strain the erectors. The supportive muscles will strain before they do almost everytime.

Omaha · 02-23-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NewChief

Pissed at myself. Deadlifting 365 now on my final set of 5. I was doing one of my early sets as 225. Because the weight was light, I used shitty form and strained my lower back. All sorts of gimped up now. I hope it's better in the morning. Just has a "weak" area of movement where in certain positions I have to stabilize myself or move very slowly. No constant pain or anything. Hopefully a night on a good stiff bed, laying on my back, will unkink it.

Good luck, dude. I hurt my back in December doing deadlifts & I'm STILL messed up & doing physical therapy.

TheGuardian · 02-23-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

Good luck, dude. I hurt my back in December doing deadlifts & I'm STILL messed up & doing physical therapy.

Read what I wrote.

Omaha · 02-23-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Read what I wrote.

Ah, I missed that. Actually, that move doesn't really bother me. My pain is right in the SI joint on my right side. It was also shooting down my right hip for weeks, but that seems to be under control.

In58men · 02-23-2012, 09:52 PM

Anybody here do spin? Also known as cycling class flr you slow folks.

Just got into it and it'll kick your ass. If you wanna sweat and shed weight, be consistent with the class for about a month.

NewChief · 02-23-2012, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Inmem58

Anybody here do spin? Also known as cycling class flr you slow folks.

Just got into it and it'll kick your ass. If you wanna sweat and shed weight, be consistent with the class for about a month.

My wife goes 3-4 times a week. I used to go when I had time for it. It's a good class.

Silock · 02-23-2012, 10:07 PM

I used to do spin almost every day. Great workout if you put in the effort.

chiefs2012 · 02-26-2012, 09:30 PM

started week 3 of madcow 5x5 today after an hour of basketball.

#feelsgood
#exhausting

el borracho · 02-26-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefs2012

started week 3 of madcow 5x5 today after an hour of basketball.

#feelsgood
#exhausting

Not sure I would do an hour of cardio before strength training. Actually, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't do that.

chiefs2012 · 02-26-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by el borracho

Not sure I would do an hour of cardio before strength training. Actually, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't do that.

I don't disagree. I'm in a bball league just kinda worked out that way.

Omaha · 02-27-2012, 11:17 AM

I played in a volleyball tournament on Sat & learned that my back is still nowhere near good to go. **** THIS!!!!!! Why won't this shit heal?

**luv** · 02-27-2012, 11:20 AM

So, I'm doing planks on my elbows (no knees). I'm definitely a beginner, and I'm barely able to last 20-25 secs. What's a good time frame in order to expect improvement on this?

BigCatDaddy · 02-27-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

I played in a volleyball tournament on Sat & learned that my back is still nowhere near good to go. **** THIS!!!!!! Why won't this shit heal?

Sadly, back injuries can nag you for the rest of your life.

**penguinz** · 02-27-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Sadly, back injuries can nag you for the rest of your life.

x100

Once you have a back injury it will often plague you the wrest of your life.

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luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6239600	So, I'm doing planks on my elbows (no knees). I'm definitely a beginner, and I'm barely able to last 20-25 secs. What's a good time frame in order to expect improvement on this?
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