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Nice routine you have there witch. A few other options you might try and like. I know the Smith machine isn't highly regarded, but if you have one at the gym try it doing calf raises. We have a platform that's roughly 3" tall that i hang my heels off of and (if you have the flexibility) I let my...

TESTOSTERONE NATION - Mastering the Deadlift: Part I TESTOSTERONE NATION - Mastering the Deadlift: Part II TESTOSTERONE NATION - Mastering the Deadlift: Part III If those three articles don't help, well i'm not sure what to tell ya :p

Rippetoe's program is called Starting Strength. I am currently using this program as well. Its basically a 3x5 using all the major compound movements. Below is what i'm using. Workout A: Deadlift 2x6 Standing Overhead Press 3x6 Squats 3x6-8 Chins 3x6-10 BW Accessory work: Standing calf raises...

Check out "When to bulk up and when to cut down" section of the following website. This guy is one of the top nutrition/trainers right now. When he speaks I listen :D John Berardi - Appetite For Construction, Jul 27 2001

Start off very low on the weight and slowly progress the weight up. If you have dumbbells, then i would use them for benching. For me they produce the most mass and greater range of motion. Plus you don't really need a spotter if you can't get the weight back up.

I will be starting Rippetoe's Starting Strength, which is very similar to how you have it set up here. I do have one question, i have noticed that Rippetoe has the squat (or lower push in your case) always before the deadlift. I've been told it is a bad idea to do deadlifts before squatting...

Eat plenty of spinach, it worked for Popeye :roflmao:

Does anyone know of any "cheap" casein powder out there? The normal casein powder seems to be twice the price of whey. Just curious what everyone is using, or if they are just forking the extra $$ for casein. I'm currently taking ON 100% Gold Standard Whey.

The only thing i use that machine for is standing calf raises on a 4" platform. Having your heals off the platform gives a good stretch and ROM on calf exercises. My calves have exploded by doing this recently. I tried this same thing in a power rack and i had to lean forward enough to keep...

Here are a few other posts from another forum with discussion on pyramiding. I guess mine isn't a "true" pyramid but rather a front slope pyramid. A true pyramid would decrease in weight once the peak weight is reached. I'm curious what you, P-funk, and others have to say about this versus...

Apparently this website doesn't know the difference either Weighted Chin-up Weighted Pull-up Apparently when the palms face you it's and underhand Chin-up Weighted Underhand Chin-up Anyone confused yet? :hmmm: I've always said a chin-up is palms facing away from you and a pull up is palms...

Ah, but is it a chin up or a pull up when you use a hammer grip? :roflmao:

Also read Testosterone Nation - The Wave Loading Manifesto I have found that doing the same weight for all three sets allow too frequent plateaus. Changing the weight and reps keeps the body guessing. Not sure, maybe i'm not thinking clearly :nail:

Pyramiding weight and reps is just how i've been taught for awhile, and it seems everyone at my gym follow the same type of workout (doing one set, adding weight and doing another set). That doesn't make it correct though, which is why i posted this so someone could critique this. My way of...

I'm not sure if you have one available, but try using a trap bar for shrugs. They will become your new best friend :thumb:

I guess for those "picky", my tempo stays around 2020 and rest is 30-45 seconds but up to a minute for more taxing ones like deads and squats. Ab work is done on Tues and Thurs before cardio. Anyone?? Maybe i'll try some German Volume Training :roflmao: :joke:

No, but this is the guy i think squat form video - Bodybuilding.com Forums Apparently his form is a bit off, or is it the dismount? :roflmao:

Hey all! Been on the routine below for about 12 weeks. My main goal is to gain mass, but strength gains that come with it is always good :D I'm 24yrs, 5'8" , 172lb and approximately 18%BF (mainly love handles from beer at college). Looking for some suggestions on if i should change the routine...