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Both, depending on what I'm doing. If I'm doing more than 7 reps then I switch to touch and go. But less than 7 and I let all or most of it on the ground.

Ed Coan(goat powerlifter) suggests letting the weight of the bar pull you into position at the bottom, which means you're resting about 90% of the weight at the bottom. I'll see if I can find the video.

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06-29-2017 , 06:51 AM

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Donat3llo

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7minutes in he talks about it:

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06-29-2017 , 07:02 AM

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zoltan

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Originally Posted by bip!

Ran 2.6 miles on a hiking trail today (avoiding the heat and sun). It was a solid way to mix up the running. I even came home with a tick attached

Run and Lift (... and diet as last resort)

^some steep sections. A lot of roots and rocks to dance around too.

So you literally got bitten by the trail running bug???

If your knees are still bothersome, trails are way better at preventing reinjury. And more fun than plodding along sidewalks and tracks. As an aside, most running injuries result from weak hips.

Also lol running.

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06-29-2017 , 07:43 AM

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Montecore

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Re: deadlift, what Donnie said; unless you're doing some weird CrossFit style complex, the term "dead" in deadlift should be your guide (just don't go too far and move to full Yugoset territory - that never ends well). Going Coan style with controlled descent is part of the reason (in addition to the stretch reflex) why the second rep often feels easier than the first, even if you're coming to a full stop between reps.

The last sentence of Zoltan's post is also a great point and I wish to subscribe to his newsletter.

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06-29-2017 , 08:20 PM

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bip!

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Ran 4 miles today

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06-29-2017 , 11:19 PM

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bip!

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Ty ty for the DL input.

Previously I was just touching the weights down - will lift tomorrow and set the weights down properly.

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06-30-2017 , 10:56 PM

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bip!

Slow Pony

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6/30
Squat 3x5x255

Bench [5/5/2]x185 (... so close - thought for sure I was golden after 2nd set)

Pretented to do chin-ups and pull-ups and then gave up and did a bar hang for ~50 seconds.

Happy early 4th of July

I tried to re-find and post some video of a guy in U S A speedo chugging a beer and then lighting off a few dozen Roman candles strapped to his arms... but failed to find it

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07-02-2017 , 04:48 PM

#184

bip!

Slow Pony

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July 2nd
Ran 2 miles 17:30

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07-04-2017 , 11:48 PM

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feel wrath

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Bip, why are you running such short distances on run days?

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07-05-2017 , 10:56 PM

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bip!

Slow Pony

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Originally Posted by feel wrath

Bip, why are you running such short distances on run days?

I run between 2 and 5. Mostly limited by time available but also by wear and tear. I will start ramping it up as injury/health allows.

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07-06-2017 , 08:41 PM

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zoltan

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Running through an injury, you say?

:thumbdown::beer:

ETA seriously though if you have nagging injuries get a bike or jump into a spin class for some cardio. Rowing machine if you're into that sort of thing. 20 minutes of running might be doing more harm than good.

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07-09-2017 , 10:05 AM

#188

bip!

Slow Pony

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Just finished vacation - didn't work out all week

Weighed in at 208 so good news there - I was afraid I was going to gain some lbs. Hopefully strength is where I left off.

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07-09-2017 , 02:38 PM

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Donat3llo

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Originally Posted by bip!

Just finished vacation - didn't work out all week

Weighed in at 208 so good news there - I was afraid I was going to gain some lbs. Hopefully strength is where I left off.

Sounds like you were eating so you should be ok.

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07-10-2017 , 08:32 PM

#190

bip!

Slow Pony

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July 10th

Squat
1x265
2x245
(back from a week off and 265 wasn't going up 3x sets)

OHP
[5/5/2]x125
(failed 3rd)

DL
5x275
I lost the grip after 2nd rep and then reset everything and did 5 more.

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07-11-2017 , 04:59 PM

#191

bip!

Slow Pony

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July 11th
5 miles in 105 heat index

10:18
10:35
10:43
11:07
11:10

53:54 total

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07-11-2017 , 10:37 PM

#192

bip!

Slow Pony

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Might need some new shoes:
(Gross feet pics below)

Spoiler:

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07-12-2017 , 08:09 PM

#193

bip!

Slow Pony

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July 12th

Bench
3x5x185 (first time getting all 3 sets)

I am so sore from Monday that I skipped leg stuff.

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07-16-2017 , 12:59 PM

#194

bip!

Slow Pony

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July 16th
Went to gym that had machines - no barbells

Overhead press
3x5x125 (machine seemed easier)

Chest press (like bench motion but sitting up)
5x175
2x5x160
(this seemed much harder - probably because the hands finish close together)

Lat pull downs
5x120
2x5x130
... what an awkward machine - I am
weak at pull up type stuff

Ran 2 miles on treadmill
8:40
7:20
(generous treadmill)

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07-16-2017 , 01:38 PM

#195

Donat3llo

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I've found the same thing with regards to machines vs barbells. I have the reverse experience with treadmills vs road running. My times are always quicker outside tracked via Strava than when on a treadmill.

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07-16-2017 , 02:20 PM

#196

zoltan

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Originally Posted by Donat3llo

Stop running downhill when you're outside?

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07-18-2017 , 09:35 PM

#197

PocketInfinities

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Originally Posted by Donat3llo

My times are always quicker outside tracked via Strava than when on a treadmill.

+1, same here

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Originally Posted by zoltan

Also lol running.

I've seen this as a meme around these parts; what's the deal? (sorry OP if such discussion is off-limits; I'm just genuinely curious)

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07-18-2017 , 10:19 PM

#198

bip!

Slow Pony

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Flame away at running... I am not that fond of it

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07-19-2017 , 06:50 AM

#199

Donat3llo

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Originally Posted by zoltan

Stop running downhill when you're outside?

That certainly is one way to fkc up your knees.

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07-22-2017 , 10:00 AM

#200

bip!

Slow Pony

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Back from ~2.5 weeks of vacation. Exercise routines took a hit - but getting back to it today. I realize I also need to diet to start dropping lbs. ugh, but I'll do it. Going to target 1~2 lbs per week until I get in the 180 range. Weighed in at 210 this morning.

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