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Sports Training

3/18/2010  The Thinker

Thinker, In your Bioenergetics DVD regarding the weekly volumes and intensities for the summer training, for your progression of strength training means over the weeks leading to your testing would Read More

Ryan
3/18/2010  Julia Ladewski

Julia, After rereading a Circa-Max article you wrote, I noticied you work as a SnC coach for wrestlers (amongst other sports). Currently I am training in MMA after several years in powerlifting, so Read More

Casey S. Rusbridge
3/18/2010  Angry Coach

AC, I was thinking about the feasibility of using a 5-3-1 template for baseball training, and wondering your thoughts. I have a ton of baseball players in my town, and I am in the process of puttin Read More

Pat
3/17/2010  Harry Selkow

Hi Harry, I am 17 years old, 6' 1", 178 lb. I started lifting weights this year, this is my current program (3x week): Warm up: rope jumps, dynamic streches, band-pull-aparts 1. Squat 5x5 / Deadlif Read More

Marvin

Rehabilitation

3/18/2010  Julia Ladewski

Hi, I suffered an over extended hip while playing rugby a month ago, I heard 2 or 3 popping sounds and could hardly move the next day, it has got gradually better over the month while I have tried to  Read More

Willo
3/17/2010  Diesel Crew Chronicle

about joint pain, I wanted to know what the different causes of joint pain are. It has always confused me why some problems are solved by streches, some by mobility work, some by massage, or trigger  Read More

jay
3/17/2010  Matt Kroczaleski

Matt, Had a question. Being that you consistently pull heavy weight. I was wondering if you had any tips for elbow pain. I have been on a new cycle and have been pulling "heavier" weight more consi Read More

greg
3/17/2010  Harry Selkow

Hi, I suffered an over extended hip while playing rugby a month ago, I heard 2 or 3 popping sounds and could hardly move the next day, it has got gradually better over the month while I have tried to  Read More

Willo
3/17/2010  Josh Bryant

josh, i saw a post about you having a torn biceps tendon. i partially tore my non dominant distal biceps tendon in 08 and finished tearing it in 09. i frequently get cramps in the biceps and the trice Read More

mark

Olympic Sports

3/18/2010  Rob Pilger

Rob, Thanks for the prompt reply bro. Ok your surfing youtube, you want a slugfest do you go Hagler vs Hearns or Benn vs McClellan? Lastly Hagler vs Benn would love your take on this. Got to  Read More

Kev

Comments

3/18/2010  Dave Tate

Dave, The "Update and the bag" was fantastic. I have heard the original CEO of JC Penny would take people out to eat and watch how they treated the wait staff. If they salted their food before they  Read More

Al Grimsley
3/17/2010  Josh Bryant

Hi, I'm looking for a partner(s) to set up a garage gym/ barbell club with. Any ideas on how to locate individuals who might be interested in my area (central NJ)? I thought maybe posting on-line m Read More

Justin

Novice Powerlifting

3/18/2010  Chris Clark

Hi, I train raw and had a question regarding chains. Is it normal for them to really beat you shlders up? I just did a 3wk cyl using chains 4both dyn&me bench. Every time I used them my shldrs felt co Read More

jb

Programs

3/18/2010  Harry Selkow

Hi Harry, I don't have any aspirations to become a professional hockey player, it's just a hobby! From there my order of goals is: #1. get stronger, #2. gain some muscle, (#3. get a better hockey pla Read More

Marvin
3/18/2010  Harry Selkow

Coach, I attempted my 80 reps yesterday but fell short. On the 12th rep of my first set I felt a slight pull in my right lower lat. I am fine today but didn't want to push it too hard yesterday. Sti Read More

Jesse R.
3/17/2010  Harry Selkow

Coach, my assignment for last week was 7x2 and 3x2 (neg) pullups. I'm really weak at getting chest up to the bar. I can get chin over on all sets, but I'm only getting chest level on first couple Read More

John
3/17/2010  Harry Selkow

Coach, Back at it after a deload week. To remind you, we are alternating weighted and bodyweight weeks. Last session: 4x3x35 Week before that: 7x6xBW & 3x5xBW So I am guessing we are back t Read More

DaveR
3/17/2010  Angry Coach

Coach, I was eagerly awaiting the release of 5/3/1 For Football and I was certainly not disappointed with the material. My question is in regards to choosing the proper med ball weight for the throw Read More

Blake
3/17/2010  Josh Bryant

Hey guys, I've been powerlifting for about 1 1/2 years now and making some good progress. I compete in the CPU (the canadian branch of the IPF). It's really the only federation we have locally. My Read More

Mike Sweeney

Squat - Deadlift

3/18/2010  Harry Selkow

Hi Harry, I'm 6' 7" and having followed your pull-up advice for others, have no problem banging out pull-ups, despite my height. However, I have real trouble getting to a reasonable depth in the  Read More

Dan Baseley
3/17/2010  Al Caslow

During the off season I use alot of different max effort exercises for the squat (cambered bar, buffalo bar, safety bar, and manta ray squats) I do this to give my shoulders and elbows a break also t Read More

Tom
3/17/2010  Josh Bryant

Hey Josh, I know you are an advocate of training without a belt. I apologize if you covered this already, but I was wondering a few things: 1)How often would you rotate using one and not using on Read More

Greg
3/17/2010  Josh Bryant

I recently read an article on the site telling me static stretching before a workout doesn't have the benefits we once thought it did. I am a SHW and flexibility is an issue. I am also plagued by a  Read More

Nathan
3/17/2010  Josh Bryant

Josh, How often should I deadlift in my training. I know some gyms train the deadlift sparingly. And what days should I do it on? Max effort legs or speed leg day? Or should it have its own day? Read More

Cory
3/17/2010  Matt Rhodes

Matt, I'm just curious if in your experience you have found taller guys (6'3'' and above) becoming more prone to hip problems while squatting. I recently started having some tightness in my outer Read More

Steve

Products and Reviews

3/18/2010  Jim Wendler

Would your dip attachment for power racks work with a Professional Bench Rack B3? Thanks. Read More

Adam
3/18/2010  Angry Coach

Hey you guys got to do a 5/3/1 for Rugby. I don't know if you guys have any experience but by far probably the most physically demanding sport out there. Read More

Ben
3/17/2010  Dave Tate

Dave, I am putting together my shopping list of elite items.. a couple questions.. 1. the R2 2x2 rack, is it possible to include a platform along with it that covers the inside of the cage as w Read More

Scott

Training

3/18/2010  Jim Wendler

Jim, what are the "up rows" that you're doing? Is it pulling weight up in front of you to your chest? If that's what they are, isn't that going against the thoughts on narrow grip bench to reduce sh Read More

Ryan
3/17/2010  Jim Smith

Hi Jim, I'm using your shoulder rehab protocol to "fix" my right shoulder. I've narrowed it down weak rotators (obviously) and bicipital tendon issues. In order to hopefully prevent this in the futur Read More

blake
3/17/2010  Jim Smith

Thanks for the reply re: intergration into a progem. How do i identify what exercises fits into which movement pattern? Read More

Steven Foulds
3/17/2010  Jim Smith

Jim, I've been using FatGripz for a little while now and I'm really digging the increase in grip strength and forearm size gains. I'm wondering if there is any point in using them for pressing move Read More

Brad
3/17/2010  Matt Kroczaleski

Matt, I remember you told me triceps usually are the most fast twitch fibre dominant muscle in the body, I have read this before and also read hamstrings are often mainly fast twitch too. But  Read More

Joe
3/17/2010  Josh Bryant

Dear Josh, First I want to thank you for all the info you and everyone else puts out there. I know you guys get thanked, but as someone who is still getting used to the feel of things in the streng Read More

David

Bench Press

3/18/2010  Harry Selkow

http://asp.elitefts.com/qa/default.asp?qid=116932&tid= Hi Harry, Thanks for the reply! I did try to heighten the j hooks, but that didn't give enough leveage. If I had lowered then the bar would h Read More

Joe
3/17/2010  Al Caslow

I have a single ply bench shirt that is 1 size larger than what I should be fitted for plus I dropped 5 lbs after the fact and I still cannot bring 455 to my chest unless I completely loosen up and fl Read More

Chad
3/17/2010  Harry Selkow

To anyone - I'm really pissed atm, mostly from being weak and retarded, but I think this is now the SECOND ME bench session in a row where I can not unrack the bar during benching, and the weight isn Read More

Joe

Iron Brothers

3/18/2010  Jason Pegg

Pegg- Thanks for the epic Buffet article. I know now where im stopping before I train this afternoon, hopefully the MSG and Sodium bloat will yield a PR or 12... Read More

Will Noble
3/17/2010  Jim Wendler

Brown Jenkins the band or the Lovecraft character? The band was killer. Read More

Justin
3/17/2010  Matt McGorry

Hello Matt. your right ,your p[ost was abit of a jumble but nice to see you will still be on the site.I am looking forward to more shower videos.Keep them up. Yours Forever, CB. Read More

Curious Bear
3/17/2010  Matt McGorry

hey bro, you had a good trip! sorry to see your log go. i totally understand your decision. sometimes, real life has to be first. it gets even more interesting when you have kids (father of 3). i Read More

Adam R.

Powerlifting Gear

3/17/2010  Al Caslow

to anyone,I squat in addidas sambas but there wornout , i squat close to medium stance what would be the best shoes? Also what is the difference between my sambas and a heeled shoe? thanks Read More

paulv

Football

3/17/2010  Angry Coach

C'mon, you mean you don't believe in the Super Cat and it's undeniable ability to increase an athletes "POWER POTENTIAL"?!?! What I don't believe is that somebody is making a machine with what appear Read More

GN
3/17/2010  Josh Bryant

josh, i am a football player currently in the offseason around 220 lbs w/ a good bit of muscle mass. I'm looking to get a hell of alot stronger this time a year, yet at the same time i want to get muc Read More

jade

Wallpaper

3/17/2010  

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Performance

3/17/2010  Josh Bryant

This is for Jared who asked about Velocity. As far as the company goes the trainers seem to be knowledgeable enough. The athletes I know who have trained there have increased there speed relativel Read More

Cullen

Nutrition

3/17/2010  Shelby Starnes

shelby, i usually eat 6 meals/day..sleep 7 hrs and start meal 1 for the next day...Sometimes im at call at work so after eating my last meal for the day id go to sleep only to be awakened 3hrs late Read More

james
3/17/2010  Shelby Starnes

Shelby, Ive been trying to decide what diet method to use. I've done keto diets and CKD diets with success before. I've been using a carb cylce but feel like I can be strickter on some sort of low car Read More

Jerry

   
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