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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.

Jenson71 · 02-16-2012, 10:26 AM

I've never done yoga before, but I signed up for a 75 min hot yoga class tonight.

ChiefsOne · 02-16-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Literature

I've never done yoga before, but I signed up for a 75 min hot yoga class tonight.

Me either, but heard it's tough as hell.

Omaha · 02-16-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsOne

Have the trainers work with you. We have some awesome trainers at our location.

I've been working out for over 25 years, thought I knew most everything, but still get corrected on things. It's humbling at times.

I could agree with this entire post except the "over 25 years" part.

**penguinz** · 02-16-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

A lot of guys at my gym (including me to some extent) struggle with squat form. They have a hard time getting low and they are bent completely forward when they squat down. I think it's a flexibility/balance problem. I've been looking for some exercises to fix this. Does anyone have any experience with this?

Also a too much weight problem. Go light even if it makes you look like a pussy until you get excellent form down.

ChiefsOne · 02-16-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

I could agree with this entire post except the "over 25 years" part.

What? Why?

Omaha · 02-16-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsOne

What? Why?

I haven't been lifting for over 25 years.

I meant that your entire post would be true for me except the 25 yr thing.

Omaha · 02-16-2012, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by penguinz

Also a too much weight problem. Go light even if it makes you look like a pussy until you get excellent form down.

I lose balance & bend too far forward even with body weight squats.

BigCatDaddy · 02-16-2012, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefsOne

Have the trainers work with you. We have some awesome trainers at our location.

I've been working out for over 25 years, thought I knew most everything, but still get corrected on things. It's humbling at times.

Wow, I just did the math and I've been at it for 20 years.

**penguinz** · 02-16-2012, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omaha

I lose balance & bend too far forward even with body weight squats.

Stick your ass out more and concentrate on pushing through your heals.

D-Train6906 · 02-16-2012, 04:21 PM

how do i get to looking something like this?

GordonGekko · 02-16-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Train6906

how do i get to looking something like this?

Genetics + Steroids + Clean diet + 3-6 hours workouts + Weed

NewChief · 02-16-2012, 08:06 PM

Hurt my back a little on Saturday doing kettlebell presses. As a result, I've been down all week. Back to full strength today and went up to 335 on deadlift as my working weight. Now time to start working toward 8 plates. Hell yeah.

**Buehler445** · 02-16-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

Enter the flexibility/balance problems. Everyone knows that your post describes the correct method. That's why I know we're not doing it right. That's why I'm looking for ways to improve it.

Stand beside the squat rack and grab the let of the squat rack and work on your form. Holding the rack won't let you bend over. Stay away from the weight until you can get it. And then stay away from heavy stuff. It will whip you dude.

Omaha · 02-16-2012, 10:25 PM

Well, I did some exercises to improve my form tonight. It was all body weight stuff. I hope my back is ok tomorrow. I really can't wait to get healed and start going hard again.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 02-16-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

Enter the flexibility/balance problems. Everyone knows that your post describes the correct method. That's why I know we're not doing it right. That's why I'm looking for ways to improve it.

Golf Fitness had an episode that gave a couple ideas on that. They had the guy with poor squat form stand straight holding a bar over his head and put some elastic bands around his shoulders and started pulling and had him own his posture. Then they had him do a squat and pulled the bands at the same time and he went right down in perfect form.

They said to work on that for a few weeks until you can do a perfect squat cold then you can start using weight.

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