Recent content by lavi

deathdroprob, you said "Should I use 1 of the 2 non bb incline benches on the smith machine". That means you at least have an incline bench that you can move around right? If so, just put it in the squat rack instead of the smith machine.

train smart or get injured and cry yourelf to sleep every night for the next two years.

either put an adjustable bench in the squat rack. or arch your back a lot on the incline bench to reduce the real incline.

protracted/elevated shoulder I haven't been able to fix for almost a year. (possibly cupital) tunnel of ulnar nerve I haven't fully fixed for 1.5 yrs. sometimes achy lowerback from torn ligament 2 years ago. Mental frustration from this crap for the past 2 years.

heres what you gotta do: STRETCH WARMUP FOAM ROLL BALANCE YOUR ROUTINE (IE MORE HAMS/BACK AND LESS QUADS/CHEST) SOME STABILITY AND PROPRIOCEPTIVE EXCERCISES MAKE SURE YOU HAVE BEEN TAUGHT PROPER FORM I KNOW THIS POST IS ANNOYING AND IN CAPS BUT I DONT CARE. IVE INJURED MYSELF TOO MANY TIMES...

I heard of a place called Los Angeles Lifting Club, its in Burbank. The thing is their website doesn't work so I don't know if theyre still around. I dunno if I should post their info directly, but they are listed on this site...

... squats off pins of different heights and stance widths,zerchers off pins of different heights and stance widths, zerchers off a box of different heights and stance widths, front squats off a box at different heights and stance widths, squats to parallel, squats atf, wide squats, box squats...

Learn to love the hook grip. I switched over to hook grip a long time ago and you will get stronger and you will want it for your oly lifting anyway. You won't have to worry about left/right imbalances and twisting as well.

If she isnt teaching you anything new and is just watching you "workout", id say drop her. I don't know anything about your injury but I would say if you still feel like you are not where you want to be, try to find someone better. All physical therapists are NOT created equal. I tore a...

Hello I am looking to try either the intermediate or advanced version of the Bill Starr 5x5. I have a few concerns though: 1. When I deadlift my lower back is sore AND weak for the next few days. There is no way Id be able to squat again after a day of rest. Ive tried it. As a PLer I certainly...

im no authority, but im having back issues now and my PT says it is because of losing my arch while squatting. My flexibility/mobility is definately much worse than that squatting vid in the other thread though.

Here's a routine I set up that Madcow didnt seem to have issue with: http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=444084 I only tried it for a week due to a recurring squat injury, but it was fun and I'll fully try it out once I'm healthy

Alrighty, above the knees it is. thanks for your input! since there seems to be no glaring problems, I'm good to go! Another general question I've been wondering for any 5x5 program, is it bad to have the 2 squat/bench workouts only a day apart? Meaning, what if I were to switch my wednesday...

well heres my idea for a modified 5x5. i am a Powerlifter. i admit, i stole the powershrug idea from jim ouini :P Monday: Squat 5rm Bench 5rm Powershrug 5x5 Cable rows 5x5 - I feel I use way too much "body language" with bent over rows; powershrugs will be doing some extra lower back anyway...

Ive been told from a few knowledgeable sources (elitefts q+a, chiro, physical therapist) that lower back pain on situps is due to weak abs/hip flexors.