Rippetoe's SS: OK to switch power clean with rows?

[ExtraMile]

That's calling for disaster to happen. Cardio 2 days a week while squatting heavy 3 times a week? This is a big no no. I might be a beginner in lifting, but I sort of know what I'm doing

Im gonna say this plain and simple

dont be a pussy

besides if your training for a sport you need some sort of conditioning work and skill work on your off days, otherwise how will u get better at the sport?

 

[moya]

do the cleans... fuck rows...

 

[JDid23]

That's calling for disaster to happen. Cardio 2 days a week while squatting heavy 3 times a week? This is a big no no. I might be a beginner in lifting, but I sort of know what I'm doing, esp. when it comes to Starting Strength.

Yes, I own the book. And the DVD. Don't have the anatomy book though.

No, I'm not training for basketball. But I do play basketball, and I could use the extra strength to push people around, jump higher, etc.

i was saying if you're training for basketball and want to incorporate cardio, this would be a good idea.

A friend of mine did it before soccer season and said he loved it.

 

[sepandee]

Well, I'm just saying what Ripp said. From what I remember, he said excessive cardio can slow/hinder progress. Do we know better than Ripp?

I guess if I was to incorporate cardio into the program, I would do it on the first day of my two-day off. But then, I play basketball twice a week.

 

[Tblock1]

Well, I'm just saying what Ripp said. From what I remember, he said excessive cardio can slow/hinder progress. Do we know better than Ripp?

I guess if I was to incorporate cardio into the program, I would do it on the first day of my two-day off. But then, I play basketball twice a week.

Dude....ripp would probably say drink your milk and you'll be fine. He'd probably call you a pussy too. Don't let one man shape your opinions on everything, he isn't God you know( maybe close). All I know is that I'm sure I have better run times than ripp...

 

[JDid23]

Well, I'm just saying what Ripp said. From what I remember, he said excessive cardio can slow/hinder progress. Do we know better than Ripp?

I guess if I was to incorporate cardio into the program, I would do it on the first day of my two-day off. But then, I play basketball twice a week.

what are your goals? Are you training specifically for basketball or to get stronger? I don't know as much as most people on here, but i am just going by what i've heard and seen from some of my friends

 

[sepandee]

what are your goals? Are you training specifically for basketball or to get stronger? I don't know as much as most people on here, but i am just going by what i've heard and seen from some of my friends

No I'm training for multiple things. I want to become stronger so I can play more intensively in basketball (and jump higher). I also want to add mass, and lower my bodyfat % (it's at 18% right now, ideally I would have it at 12-14). I also want to become more flexible in my hip flexors and hamstrings (I suck).

So, a lot of goals.

 

[JDid23]

No I'm training for multiple things. I want to become stronger so I can play more intensively in basketball (and jump higher). I also want to add mass, and lower my bodyfat % (it's at 18% right now, ideally I would have it at 12-14). I also want to become more flexible in my hip flexors and hamstrings (I suck).

So, a lot of goals.

If you want to jump higher, you should try some plyometrics, and definitely keep power cleans... How is your diet? That's going to be the key component in how much weight you lose. Also, try to incorporate your hip flexors in squats. Mine have really gotten more flexible from going ATG

 

[sepandee]

If you want to jump higher, you should try some plyometrics, and definitely keep power cleans... How is your diet? That's going to be the key component in how much weight you lose. Also, try to incorporate your hip flexors in squats. Mine have really gotten more flexible from going ATG

Well, from my understanding, ATG is not what Rippetoe advices. In fact, the only way ATG can be achieved for almost everyone (except for the freakishly flexible people) is by relaxing the hamstrings, which is not proper squat form.

But, I'm a newb, so don't take me seriously

When you say incorporate your hip flexors in squats, what do you mean exactly?

 

[ExtraMile]

if your gonna do everthing exactly as rippetoe says then why are u asking questions about changing it just do everything from the book, otherwise stop relating everything to him! fuck

you either take advice from people on here or do what the book says just make up your mind and get on with it!