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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 KDW
Mon Dec 25, 2017 4:07 pm
PSA: Box Squats
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Hamburgerfan »
Mon Nov 20, 2017 5:14 pm
This exercise has been around forever but it's still not popular in certain circles. Maybe some people here would benefit if they tried it. My mind...
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Last post by Wilhelm
Sun Dec 24, 2017 6:24 pm
Volume - a thought experiment
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augeleven »
Mon Dec 18, 2017 3:40 pm
So I'm starting a new program today, and coincidentally I'll be doing the same weightxrepsxsets on the press today as I did last Friday. This some...
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Last post by perman
Fri Dec 22, 2017 11:16 am
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Last post by chromoly
Fri Dec 22, 2017 11:05 am
Post Novice? Turn Up The Volume.
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mgil »
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:40 am
Some thoughts.
Okay, using the SRA model, let's think about the variables to tinker with as a lifter progresses from novice status.
We have two...
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Last post by Murelli
Fri Dec 22, 2017 10:29 am
Is ohp important for powerlifting?
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Wilhelm »
Wed Dec 20, 2017 11:47 am
I'm looking ahead to after my meet when i will be adding in variations to improve my main lifts.
I need a three day a week schedule, and it seems...
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Last post by platypus
Thu Dec 21, 2017 2:41 pm
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Last post by MattimusMaximus
Sun Dec 17, 2017 9:31 am
When are PRs reliable?
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mgil »
Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:33 am
I had this discussion with some eBuddies.
PR's under 5lbs get really dicey. Especially when you're not on calibrated or internally consistent...
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Last post by Les
Thu Dec 14, 2017 9:24 am
Warming Up for Main Lift Variants
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TwoFoursStrohm »
Thu Dec 14, 2017 6:08 am
Just recently started programming with KOTJ and he has some fun stuff in the mix. Pin Squats, 2 ct pause BN, Paused DL, etc.
Do you guys warmup the...
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Last post by ChasingCurls69
Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:14 am
Program for my sister?
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AaronM »
Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:24 pm
My sister (in-law) wants to get back into weight lifting. She's just over 30 and can train 3x/week. She has my old power rack, a 300lb cheap bb set,...
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Last post by AaronM
Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:03 pm
The Great Rack Pull Myth!
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MattimusMaximus »
Fri Dec 08, 2017 4:50 pm
Came across this little nugget today.
I have zero experience with rack pulls and I have a terrible deadlift max. Just curious what everyone’s...
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Last post by strega
Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:19 am
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Last post by mgil
Sun Dec 10, 2017 8:54 am
Hypertrophy re-hash
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cole »
Wed Dec 06, 2017 11:55 am
This has probably been gone over many times in the past. If 5's are the best to use for strength training in that they allow the lifter to accumulate...
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Last post by JonA
Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:03 am
Andy Baker Programming Stuff
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mgil »
Wed Dec 06, 2017 6:37 am
For anyone unaware, Andy Baker puts up some excellent blog posts on his website from time to time. Some examples are:
In these two above he...
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Last post by hollismb
Fri Dec 08, 2017 6:29 pm
The Psychology of Losing Weight
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MattimusMaximus »
Sat Dec 02, 2017 6:51 pm
Hey guys,
I tried asking this question a long time ago back in Egypt but the Pharaoh told me to keep my belly and get stronger. Anyways, I was...
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Last post by BostonRugger
Tue Dec 05, 2017 6:39 pm
What should i do?
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Wilhelm »
Mon Nov 27, 2017 6:02 am
TL;DR what adjustments should i make to working my squats pretty heavy for 6 weeks after a small volume block. In light of a meet Feb. 24th
Mid...
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Last post by Wilhelm
Tue Dec 05, 2017 1:02 pm
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Last post by unruhschuh
Tue Dec 05, 2017 5:10 am
ADHD, with or without drugs
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DoctorWho »
Fri Dec 01, 2017 7:18 am
Does anyone have experience as an adult or a kid (for you or your children) with ADHD, and the effects (if any) on your training? And whether...
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Last post by Dutch
Tue Dec 05, 2017 1:34 am
Shoulder health and pressing a ton
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PatrickDB »
Mon Nov 20, 2017 10:40 pm
I'm a novice lifter in the middle of ramping up my pressing volume. I have some general questions about the hazards involved in doing this. I ask...
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Last post by JC
Mon Dec 04, 2017 6:19 am
Bench going up....and so is the pain
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DIR »
Sat Nov 25, 2017 11:05 am
Back story....started lifting again on october after 4 month layoff. Bench press has been increasing nicely. I have noticed now that as the weights...
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Last post by AaronM
Sun Dec 03, 2017 12:42 pm
Reynold's 5-3-1(features RPE)
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mbasic »
Wed Nov 29, 2017 2:22 pm
He won't write it down or type it up for some reason.
I guess this makes you listen to their podcast,
I'm trying to write it out myself while a...
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Last post by perman
Wed Nov 29, 2017 11:39 pm
200/300/400/500
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DoctorWho »
Tue Nov 28, 2017 11:26 am
Looking for comments on the plan for working toward the 200/300/400/500 goals by April 1. (Really, Valentine's Day, but it's probably over-reaching)...
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Last post by EricK
Wed Nov 29, 2017 1:27 pm
Novice program heresy?
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by
JohnHanleyFanAccount »
Wed Nov 15, 2017 6:19 pm
Here's an idea about novice programming I've been kicking around (and now have the opportunity to test out after losing 35 pounds and becoming...
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Last post by d0uevenlift
Wed Nov 29, 2017 12:16 pm
Fixing a lagging DL...
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mgil »
Sun Nov 26, 2017 7:34 am
A peace offering.
If your DL is lagging well behind your squat, it’s time to focus on pulling. For a person trying to get strong with a deficiency,...
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Last post by Murelli
Wed Nov 29, 2017 7:31 am
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Last post by KoolaidMannn
Tue Nov 28, 2017 2:17 pm
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