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What's a decently healthy breakfast food that goes with Eggs? Something less fatty than Bacon, but that's actually tasty (no turkey bacon). Are breakfast sausages as bad as bacon?

Lean ham?

I think deli turkey goes just fine too. I'm not a ham fan.

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08-01-2010 , 06:04 PM

#5402

Soulman

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(x-posted from my log)

Guys,

I need help.

I'm gonna lift 3/week going forward on a 25% deficit. 2/week I'll squat 3x3, bench press/press 3x5 and DL 1x5/PC 5x3.

On the last day I'll probably lift light for the squats (2x5 at 70% or sth) for recovery, and then I want to add some assistance for upper body to help my BP/Press. Note that it can't be too heavy since recovery definitely is an issue.

Since I've mainly just followed SS I'm not too knowledgeable about assistance stuff that's actually good. Would appreciate input, also if someone thinks this plan is bad.

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08-01-2010 , 08:56 PM

#5403

Udderz

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I have a question concerning which type of weights to buy for my home. Space is a concern, which is why I'm looking at adjustable dumbbells.

The two that I'm looking at are the PowerBlock and the Bowflex Selectech 552. I'm just trying to figure out which one would be best to purchase. Currently the PowerBlock is 328 while the Bowflex Selectech is 399.

Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks.

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08-02-2010 , 12:09 AM

#5404

Ra_Z_Boy

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Buy a barbell and plates if you have the space. I highly recommend over adjustable dumbbells.

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08-02-2010 , 05:21 AM

#5405

Wolfram

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Originally Posted by Hardgrove

Can't do power cleans for the moment, so am considering adding some rows. What are the benefits of doing pendlays compared to the unilateral ones where you bend over and put your knee on a bench and row with one arm at a time?

Microloading is hard for dumbbells so maintaining linear progress is harder.

Pendlays work your abs, spinal erectors and other stuff while resting against a bench doesn't.

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08-02-2010 , 05:56 AM

#5406

Hardgrove

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfram

Microloading is hard for dumbbells so maintaining linear progress is harder.

Pendlays work your abs, spinal erectors and other stuff while resting against a bench doesn't.

thx

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08-02-2010 , 05:57 AM

#5407

Hardgrove

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Originally Posted by Hardgrove

How much magnesium and zink is recommended daily? Are there any negative effects of taking "too much"?

Bump

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08-02-2010 , 12:16 PM

#5408

tthree

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Looking for a CHEAP running watch that calculates time, distance and calories burned. Are there any out there in the $50-$100 range that are good quality?

Last edited by tthree; 08-02-2010 at 12:24 PM.

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08-02-2010 , 12:46 PM

#5409

MI101

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garmin forerunner 205. $130 ish.

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08-02-2010 , 05:29 PM

#5410

Hardgrove

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Anyone have suggestions for good wrist wraps?

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08-02-2010 , 09:18 PM

#5411

HalfSlant

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Originally Posted by Hardgrove

Anyone have suggestions for good wrist wraps?

http://www.prowriststraps.com/weight...erlifting_wrap

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08-03-2010 , 12:07 AM

#5412

Udderz

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Originally Posted by Ra_Z_Boy

Buy a barbell and plates if you have the space. I highly recommend over adjustable dumbbells.

If I'm lacking the space would my best option be the adjustable barbells?

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08-03-2010 , 01:15 AM

#5413

Ra_Z_Boy

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How much space are we talking about?

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08-03-2010 , 05:59 AM

#5414

Hardgrove

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Originally Posted by HalfSlant

http://www.prowriststraps.com/weight...erlifting_wrap

thx

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08-03-2010 , 08:39 PM

#5415

DWarrior

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So in September I'm going to stop doing SS regardless of where I am, since I'll be starting sports practice 3-4 days/week. I guess my gym time will go to ~2 days/week.

I'd like to have a program that focuses on leg power and muscle endurance, not max strength. Are there any programs that combine endurance and power? Would the 20-rep Squat Power accomplish that? (SS wiki describes 20-rep as a bodybuilding program though)

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08-04-2010 , 01:58 AM

#5416

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lol @ you doing a 20-rep set during athletics. Good ****ing luck with all that.

Power = Force/Distance. Why do you think "building leg power" involves not training for strength? And why wouldn't training for strength also grant benefits in the endurance realm of things?

You have some misconceptions about exercise science, I think.

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08-04-2010 , 02:04 AM

#5417

DWarrior

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Originally Posted by kyleb

*puts on his nerd hat*
Power = Force*Distance/time

Which makes me think if you focus on strength, you're increasing the Power by increasing Force*Distance aspect, whereas focusing on explosive lifts would be focusing on Force/time. I specifically need the Force/time aspect.

Undoubtedly, strength would benefit power and muscle endurance, but Rip says in SS that those aren't the goals of the program.

regarding doing a 20-rep set, I also imagine doing SS during athletics is pretty lol as well, so what should I do?

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08-04-2010 , 02:07 AM

#5418

anononon

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Yeah, not sure why I said that. I meant to do p = F * delta T but didn't want to open charmap and just punted.

Anyway, how much do you lift now? If you have plenty of room to gain strength on novice gains, that's the best plan of action.

I play baseball 4-5 times a week. I can't lift with any regularity. This is something I accept. Perhaps it will be something that you will have to accept as well.

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08-04-2010 , 02:18 AM

#5419

DWarrior

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Squat 255, DL 280, but I still have almost exactly 5 weeks to do SS undisturbed, so I'm guessing if I don't hit maxes, I'll be close.

Even if I can't lift regularly, I'd still like to have a plan for going to the gym.

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08-04-2010 , 02:19 AM

#5420

anononon

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"Squat when you can" has been working for me. You will be lucky to maintain strength levels. Aim for that.

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08-04-2010 , 02:23 AM

#5421

DWarrior

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k, thanks

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08-04-2010 , 02:35 AM

#5422

Ra_Z_Boy

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Your plan should involve a very select few movements which you can do as often as your athletic training allows. As KyleB alluded to it may not be much and it may only be maintenance.

2x a week, squat/push/pull for 3x3 or 3x5 or whatever. You will need to feel it out. Don't give up on it like some people do and just quit altogeher. Don't think you will continue to gain at a high rate and you'll be fine.

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08-04-2010 , 03:37 AM

#5423

Soulman

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Originally Posted by DWarrior

regarding doing a 20-rep set, I also imagine doing SS during athletics is pretty lol as well, so what should I do?

Just as a FYI, the 20-rep squat set that is alluded to in the Wiki is actually a set with your 10RM max, done for 20 reps. You can imagine how that will royally **** up any sort of recovery way more than a simple 3x5 routine.

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08-04-2010 , 06:27 AM

#5424

Hardgrove

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I have some pain/soreness/tightness in my left hip flexor (and none in my right). I'm "right" legged. Could this be the result of me squatting/DL'ing asymmetrically or is it just randomness. If yes, what type of cues could fix it? If no, what can I do to make it go away? Assuming foam rolling/stretching; anything else?