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**penguinz** · 01-01-2014, 07:34 PM

Welcome to 2014! Now get your ass in top physical condition!

No one else started it so here it is!

**From the 2013 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.

Aspengc8 · 04-08-2014, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Because everybody can. I don't know if it's the body weight thing or if it's the fact that you don't have to keep it from
Moving laterally.

Its a combination of factors. Reduced ranged of motion is prob the biggest, leg press will focus more on quads depending on foot position and not so much the glutes & hip flexors, which are usually weak links for people. If you want to squat big weight, you need to work on glute accessory movements like glute bridges, glute-ham raise, reverse hypers and such. Leg press wont do dick for your squat. Hack squat machine is an OK accessory, if your going deep.

Silock · 04-08-2014, 08:52 PM

What Aspen said. Plus, the back tends to be another weak link for people, which is why you can squat more than half of your back squat with one leg.

**luv** · 04-08-2014, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Aspengc8

Its a combination of factors. Reduced ranged of motion is prob the biggest, leg press will focus more on quads depending on foot position and not so much the glutes & hip flexors, which are usually weak links for people. If you want to squat big weight, you need to work on glute accessory movements like glute bridges, glute-ham raise, reverse hypers and such. Leg press wont do dick for your squat. Hack squat machine is an OK accessory, if your going deep.

When I do the leg press, I nearly bring my knees to my shoulders. My feet are usually about 1-2 inches from the outer edges.

And when I squat, I get my butt as close to the floor as it will go. I always know after I do a squat if my trainer is going to say "deeper"...lol. I can feel the difference when I don't go all the way down.

ThaVirus · 04-08-2014, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

And when I squat, I get my butt as close to the floor as it will go. I always know after I do a squat if my trainer is going to say "deeper"...lol. I can feel the difference when I don't go all the way down.

Oh, kinky.

**luv** · 04-08-2014, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Oh, kinky.

Aspengc8 · 04-09-2014, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by luv

When I do the leg press, I nearly bring my knees to my shoulders. My feet are usually about 1-2 inches from the outer edges.

And when I squat, I get my butt as close to the floor as it will go. I always know after I do a squat if my trainer is going to say "deeper"...lol. I can feel the difference when I don't go all the way down.

when you leg press, are you holding a tight lower back arch and NOT letting your low back off the pad? most ppl I see that try to 'touch' their knees to chest are letting their lower back off the pad.

**luv** · 04-09-2014, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Aspengc8

when you leg press, are you holding a tight lower back arch and NOT letting your low back off the pad? most ppl I see that try to 'touch' their knees to chest are letting their lower back off the pad.

My trainer is all about form. He's definitely instilled that in me. My lower back stays planted.

**penguinz** · 04-09-2014, 09:02 AM

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jiveturkey · 04-09-2014, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

http://www.bulletproofexec.com/how-t...r-morning-too/

I just put coconut oil in my morning coffee.

Aspengc8 · 04-09-2014, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jiveturkey

I just put coconut oil in my morning coffee.

i love coconut oil. awesome for frying eggs.

ThaVirus · 04-09-2014, 12:16 PM

I've been using it on my face. Makes my skin silky and smooth.

Omaha · 04-09-2014, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I've been using it on my face. Makes my skin silky and smooth.

That's not coconut oil, silly!

jiveturkey · 04-09-2014, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Aspengc8

i love coconut oil. awesome for frying eggs.

I also like to melt it and toss cubed sweet potatoes in it before roasting them. The flavors work well together.

Regular potatoes get the fried in duck fat, which is the pinnacle of fat IMO.

**luv** · 04-09-2014, 12:53 PM

Today is back and arm day. I can't wait to see how much I can dumbbell curl.

Hammock Parties · 04-09-2014, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

Today is back and arm day. I can't wait to see how much I can dumbbell curl.

Dumbbell curls are stupid. Do pull ups.

01-01-2014, 07:34 PM
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