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    Another stronglifts question

    None taken, it's not particularly impressive. My point is I make ok progress on DL not doing any DLing, whereas I've had a few goes at doing it for volumefrequency it plateaus or even declines, something isn't right there. I will investigate high frequency/volume DL programming again at some...
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    The PB Thread

    This week's 531 PBs: DL : 180 x 3 @77.5kg (fasted) BP: 90 x 7 Ohp: 57.5 x 5 Yeah my pressing blows nearly as much as 0ni's. Making relatively decent progress on it lately though, so reasonably pleased.
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    Another stronglifts question

    Just pulled a new fast easy DL PB - 180 x 3 @ 77.5kg (fasted) Checked my log, havn't touched a DL or anything remotely similar in 4 weeks. Training deadlift by not deadlifting just proved via broscience.
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    Another stronglifts question

    Some people like myself seem to find deadlifts disproportionally hard to recover from, therefore better progress is made doing them less. Finances of recovery. Of course, this probably only applies if you are doing sufficient squatting. Despite DL being my best lift, a few sets with decent...
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    Looking at buying some Oly Shoes

    Trainers are shit to squat in, because the soles are usually compressible, and don't so do evenly under load, either. I used to prefer barefoot over trainers. Without knowing the cause(s) of your issue I dont think anyone can speculate too much, but yes IMO oly shoes are always a good...
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    OHP from rack vs clean from floor

    Fair enough, at the end of the day if you're enjoying it and progressing, it's worthwhile :)
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    Rippetoe Press 2.0 Video

    Great vid. Love Rippletoe's teaching style, takes the time to effectively explain everything in a simple and elegant manner.
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    OHP from rack vs clean from floor

    Why not learn to do things properly from the beginning, and not make the same mistakes as everyone else tends do? Talk to any long-term lifter, their regret is always "I wish I did x y and z earlier" Failing a lift is usually technique breakdown or poor programming, at any strength level...
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    Hi [you] and welcome to ausbb

    Hello people. Lurked here for a while and recently made an account, so time to say hi :) Looking forward to getting to know some like-minded people here in due process, I'm here for the long haul! Name: Andy Chisholm Age: 25 Height: 180cm Weight: 78kg Location: Sydney Occupation : High School...
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    Bulgarian method article on t-nation

    I agree. The 6 weeks is because I will have 6 weeks off work coming up (high school teacher), and have no major travelling plans this time, so it seems like good timing. If after 6 weeks I feel it's going well, it will continue on it for a prolonged block when I'm back to work - a bit more...
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    Bulgarian method article on t-nation

    I accidentally did something along the lines of the Bulgarian method for a few months - I say accidentally, because I came from doing generic bb'ing stuff and had no concept of programming for strength and just kinda made it up. For me in that situation, it worked fucking well - healthy gains...
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    The PB Thread

    PBs @ 77kg (fasted) 5"11" DL - 192.5kg (comp) Olympic SQ - 140kg (gym) Paused PB - 100kg (comp) Oly stuff (just started learning) Front SQ - 105kg C & J - 72.5kg Power snatch - 55kg Havn't maxed on the main lifts in a couple of months, running 531. Now sitting about 2kg heavier and...
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    OHP from rack vs clean from floor

    lol another classic ausbb thread. 1. Someone asks question 2. 0ni gives good answer 3. Everyone disagrees with 0ni 4. 0ni backs up answer with good references 5. Resort to "I'm more massive than 0ni therefore I must be right" argument I think some of you need to read the relevant...
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    Looking at buying some Oly Shoes

    Ok, got the Addidas now. Impressions vs Do wins: - The fit is fantastic, perfect for my feet (on the narrow/'dainty' side). Supportive and snug yet comfortable. Out of the box definitely more comfy than the do-wins, which were fucking uncomfortable/harsh on my feet at first and took some time...
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    531 discussion - substituting deadlifts

    Today's substitute for 531 DL aka "random squat day": Speed olympic squat 3 x 40, 50, 60, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 Olympic front squat 1 x 90, 95, 100, 105 - pretty easy PB, just started doing front squats recently Olympic squat 2 x 110 1 x 120 1 x 130 5 x hanging leg raise I consider it a kind...
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    531 discussion - substituting deadlifts

    Problem is I can't help myself, in a 531 format I always end up geeing up and wanting to rep out the last set for a PB, even if I decide beforehand not to. Dropped 2 weeks and my training seems to be back on track, setting rep PBs every session and feeling much better recovered in general...
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    531 discussion - substituting deadlifts

    Spending 531 on 9 weeks has confirmed what I already learnt from previous experience, frequently doing DLs for reps does not work well for me - I find them disproportionally hard to recover from, and it affects progress on the rest of my lifts negatively, especially squats. post-newb gains, I...
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    531 discussion - maximal strength suffering?

    This is what I was planning/hoping would be the way to go, thanks for the response:)
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    Bench arch technique

    I bench quite narrow and flat-backed. On and off I've tried benching competition-style, with poor results. I'm much weaker, my shoulder hurts and bar speed drops and I don't gain. And yes, with 100kg paused @77kg, my bench sucks balls anyway. I wonder if some people, due to their mechanics, are...
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    Looking at buying some Oly Shoes

    I have the previous model of Do-Wins (I think it's the same as the current one, except the heel is wooden). Had them for about a year, and can't recommend them enough. Durable, comfortable, supportive, perfect fit for my narrowish feet. I've squatted olympic style since I got them. I have the...
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