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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.

**lewdog** · 02-13-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

I know a lot of you guys shit all over pre-workout drinks, but I've just started taking Buzzerk and I love it. It may be a placebo effect, but I've been very focused & I've had some great workouts with it. What's the main problem that guys have with them?

I use them a few days a week when I feel sluggish and see nothing wrong with them. My main problem is people take them and think they will get stronger and huge, which is not what they are designed to do. Also, I see many people that think they need these everyday, and above a reasonable dosage, which I don't think is healthy and can burn out your CNS over time.

BigCatDaddy · 02-13-2012, 06:41 PM

There isn't anything wrong with them if you are just using them for a little pick me up before a workout. Most of the high is just caffeine anyways, so if someone already drinks coffee or pop they won't do you much good since you won't be as sensitive to the stim, or like Lewdog said and try to use it every day. It's good for maybe every other day.

**penguinz** · 02-13-2012, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omaha

I know a lot of you guys shit all over pre-workout drinks, but I've just started taking Buzzerk and I love it. It may be a placebo effect, but I've been very focused & I've had some great workouts with it. What's the main problem that guys have with them?

There is nothing wrong with them other than cost.

el borracho · 02-13-2012, 07:22 PM

3 reps at 290 on the bench this morning! Of course, right after I finished somebody else did 6 reps at 295 (and I think he was moving up after that)! Ha! No matter what you think you've achieved, there is always somebody there to humble you. Made me laugh at my momentary pride.

**lewdog** · 02-13-2012, 08:28 PM

My girlfriend deadlifted 200 for a single tonight. Made it look easy!

BigCatDaddy · 02-13-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

My girlfriend deadlifted 200 for a single tonight. Made it look easy!

Pics?

**lewdog** · 02-13-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Pics?

I will probably get a video when she pulls 2 plates!

Omaha · 02-16-2012, 08:37 AM

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?

ChiefsOne · 02-16-2012, 08:42 AM

Quote:

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?

Keep your head up and your butt out, push through your heels! I'm sure you've heard that before, but it never hurts to get a reminder, especially head up.

ChiefsOne · 02-16-2012, 08:43 AM

My son got a 500lb max deadlift this week.

Omaha · 02-16-2012, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefsOne

Keep your head up and your butt out, push through your heels! I'm sure you've heard that before, but it never hurts to get a reminder, especially head up.

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.

Silock · 02-16-2012, 08:53 AM

Quote:

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?

Dr. squat video series on YouTube might help.

ChiefsOne · 02-16-2012, 09:43 AM

Omaha, glad I'm not the only one with flexibility and balance problems. I guess the only other input I have then is warm up a lot, which I have to do plus wrap. I have to constantly remind myself head up and hip crease below your knees to get a good squat. It takes me a while to get there though.

I had a bad femur/hip break quite a few years back and only did smith machine and leg press for many years. But, since I have been doing Crossfit I have been doing free squats more.

Seriously though I know you know what to do, just remind your self of it before every rep.

Omaha · 02-16-2012, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefsOne

Omaha, glad I'm not the only one with flexibility and balance problems. I guess the only other input I have then is warm up a lot, which I have to do plus wrap. I have to constantly remind myself head up and hip crease below your knees to get a good squat. It takes me a while to get there though.

I had a bad femur/hip break quite a few years back and only did smith machine and leg press for many years. But, since I have been doing Crossfit I have been doing free squats more.

Seriously though I know you know what to do, just remind your self of it before every rep.

Thanks. I've been doing crossfit, too. I hurt my back doing deadlifts and so I've been doing physical therapy for the last 7 weeks. My back is still messed up.

My physical therapist wants me to be able to do a proper squat before I continue with weighted lower body exercises, but I literally fall backwards every time I try it.

ChiefsOne · 02-16-2012, 10:15 AM

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.

01-02-2012, 12:56 PM
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02-13-2012, 06:41 PM	#347
BigCatDaddy The Beast Inside Your Head Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $1989122	There isn't anything wrong with them if you are just using them for a little pick me up before a workout. Most of the high is just caffeine anyways, so if someone already drinks coffee or pop they won't do you much good since you won't be as sensitive to the stim, or like Lewdog said and try to use it every day. It's good for maybe every other day.
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02-13-2012, 07:22 PM	#349
el borracho In Pat We Trust Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Albuquerque, NM Casino cash: $6349148	3 reps at 290 on the bench this morning! Of course, right after I finished somebody else did 6 reps at 295 (and I think he was moving up after that)! Ha! No matter what you think you've achieved, there is always somebody there to humble you. Made me laugh at my momentary pride.
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02-16-2012, 08:37 AM	#353
Omaha Badass! Join Date: May 2010 Casino cash: $10016579	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?
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02-16-2012, 09:43 AM	#358
ChiefsOne Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6538192	Omaha, glad I'm not the only one with flexibility and balance problems. I guess the only other input I have then is warm up a lot, which I have to do plus wrap. I have to constantly remind myself head up and hip crease below your knees to get a good squat. It takes me a while to get there though. I had a bad femur/hip break quite a few years back and only did smith machine and leg press for many years. But, since I have been doing Crossfit I have been doing free squats more. Seriously though I know you know what to do, just remind your self of it before every rep.
Posts: 2,278

02-16-2012, 10:15 AM	#360
ChiefsOne Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6538192	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.
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