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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY EXODUS STRENGTH!
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d0uevenlift »
Thu Sep 06, 2018 1:28 pm
I didn't even realize it had been a year already until I woke up to an email telling me to renew the domain name. So here we are. The forums didn't...
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Last post by Wilhelm
Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:44 am
High rep squats + high RPEs
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Kregna »
Tue Feb 06, 2018 4:09 pm
Sup bros & broettes
Squats
I've been doing a HLM-esque thing for the past 6 weeks or so, with 3x10 unbelted high bar squats on the light day. I've...
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Last post by platypus
Tue Feb 06, 2018 7:03 pm
Volume % to set heavy PR's
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cole »
Sat Jan 27, 2018 8:48 am
It seems a popular idea that volume at lower percentage (~70%) is best for driving up strength. My concern is that working with that much of an...
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Last post by Skid
Tue Feb 06, 2018 1:24 pm
few questions
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noviceLIfter »
Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:41 pm
Hey--longtime lurker of the SS forums. Found my way here. I am rerunning my LP and have a few questions. Figured it might not hurt to get some...
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Last post by Wilhelm
Tue Feb 06, 2018 7:16 am
Programming ideas/ questions
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GlasgowJock »
Mon Feb 05, 2018 3:36 am
Age: 32
Sex: Male
Height: 5ft 9in
Weight: 240lb
Training history (training age, what have you tried?, PRs within last year) Training consistently...
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Last post by GlasgowJock
Tue Feb 06, 2018 1:34 am
Help me get a 405lb squat
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AaronM »
Mon Oct 16, 2017 3:23 pm
I have just over one week left on The Bridge, and I'm trying to figure out my next program. I think having a definite goal, like hitting a 405lb...
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Last post by d0uevenlift
Mon Feb 05, 2018 10:25 pm
Current consensus on power cleans?
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ch »
Sat Jan 13, 2018 12:24 pm
What is the current consensus on power cleans? Do they belong in the training of a non-weightlifter? Do they actually improve power generation? Are...
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Last post by iamsmu
Fri Feb 02, 2018 7:21 am
Workout Length
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michael »
Tue Jan 16, 2018 12:02 pm
On Barbell Logic today, Matt repeated the idea that the workouts in a block program are 2-3 hours long.
I imagine they just push the intensity to...
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Last post by Sumo
Thu Feb 01, 2018 7:51 pm
6-week peaking block
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wk105 »
Tue Jan 30, 2018 5:41 am
This 6-week peak is from 'The 1RM Method' by Lawrence Farncombe - a great book that's definitely worth checking out.
I like the look of it and...
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Last post by d0uevenlift
Thu Feb 01, 2018 12:05 pm
OHP and Me: A Question
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mgil »
Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:53 am
So I've been reading logs, lifting, and doing some thinking.
After Monday's OHP session, my knees were aching and my lower back was tired. I'm...
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Last post by slowmotion
Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:52 pm
8/5/2 HLM Programming
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Hiphopapotamus »
Thu Jan 18, 2018 2:51 pm
I've been running a basic HLM template for the past several months as a reset after an injury with a set linear progression. My intention was to keep...
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Last post by GlasgowJock
Mon Jan 29, 2018 12:39 pm
Baker on Front Squats
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mgil »
Thu Jan 25, 2018 6:59 pm
Andy Baker offers up some thoughts on why intermediate folks should dabble with front squats in their programming.
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Last post by MattimusMaximus
Sun Jan 28, 2018 2:03 pm
First try at custom RPE program
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timelinex »
Wed Jan 24, 2018 7:18 pm
I did The Bridge in December, then went on vacation for 2 weeks and I am now just finishing doing a mini LP to get retrained. I've been cutting for a...
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Last post by d0uevenlift
Sun Jan 28, 2018 12:34 pm
Training Help
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Idlehands »
Sat Jan 27, 2018 7:27 am
Ok brainiacs.
I kinda want to do an RPS meet in May.
242 submaster bench record I think is 390. I can beat that. Be fun to get a new squat and...
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Last post by Idlehands
Sun Jan 28, 2018 6:29 am
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Last post by Murelli
Fri Jan 26, 2018 7:52 am
pin vs. pause
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cole »
Tue Dec 26, 2017 1:57 pm
what is generally harder (creates more stress making recovery more difficult)
pin squats or paused squats???????? what about pin bench vs cg...
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Last post by Manveer
Thu Jan 25, 2018 7:50 pm
Pin bench, Spoto, or both...
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Wilhelm »
Wed Jan 24, 2018 11:22 am
In line with targgeting variations to specific weaknesses, i'm looking to add work to improve off my chest in the bench.
CGBP might have to wait,...
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Last post by Wilhelm
Wed Jan 24, 2018 1:06 pm
Belt Squat Machine
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KOTJ »
Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:22 am
Who uses one, and which model?
The gym I go to has one. Probably gonna dick round with it.
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Last post by gtl
Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:30 am
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Last post by Manveer
Mon Jan 22, 2018 7:43 pm
Grip training, what why how when
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KoolaidMannn »
Sat Sep 16, 2017 8:06 pm
Anyone else here train their grip regularly?
I usually just do red fat grips holds and C.O.C. After Cody convinced me I should be, and really found...
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Last post by Hamburgerfan
Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:05 pm
Thoughts on peaking-1st timer
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Wilhelm »
Tue Nov 14, 2017 4:32 am
Meet is Feb 24th
Deadlift plan is set to the day using SSPT method.
I will have a solid handle on 1rm for this. Both from a test Dec. 9th, and then...
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Last post by d0uevenlift
Sun Jan 21, 2018 4:12 pm
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Last post by SeanHerbison
Sun Jan 21, 2018 3:25 am
A Call for Papers
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mgil »
Wed Sep 27, 2017 6:35 pm
So what topics would you good folks like to see discussed in an article format?
Anyone in particular that you'd like to hear from on a particular...
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Last post by tersh
Sat Jan 20, 2018 11:53 pm
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Last post by Wilhelm
Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:00 pm
Andy Baker's BBC - 33% off
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mgil »
Tue Jan 02, 2018 5:37 am
Just a note about an email I got.
If you prepay for the entire year of Andy Baker's Barbell Club, you get 4 months for free. A one time payment of...
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Last post by Idlehands
Thu Jan 18, 2018 3:54 pm
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Last post by Allentown
Wed Jan 17, 2018 5:33 am
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