Soldato
But its ok because the belt prevents injury 
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While I think you could probably do more (from perving on your totals), it's probably wiser to build up slowly than do what I did. Even if it's easy I guarantee it will still mess you up
Soldato
I'm horribly unfit cardio wise thats the thing. 10 minutes of running and if my ankle hasnt given in by then im pooped 
good to see more people try complexes.
They're brutal on the body. Just like you found out icecold hahaha!
I love it when people try it for the first time and go on about how easy it is, until after the 3 set and their panting and covered in sweat.
The next few days they can't even move.
It's such a good set though, although you've learned the hard way never to try them the same week as training heavy. They can really take their toll.
They're brutal on the body. Just like you found out icecold hahaha!
I love it when people try it for the first time and go on about how easy it is, until after the 3 set and their panting and covered in sweat.
The next few days they can't even move.
It's such a good set though, although you've learned the hard way never to try them the same week as training heavy. They can really take their toll.
Soldato
Well ive got back+biceps tomorrow(today) so hopefully i'll get round to it on monday if im not already suffering too much
I'm doing Mark Rippletoe's strength program at the moment. My work out is day A: Squat, Bench, Dead lift, work out B: Squat, Press, Power Clean.
Does anyone know if there is anything I could substitute the power clean for? Probably a case of manning up but I struggle to do it... specially after squats.
Does anyone know if there is anything I could substitute the power clean for? Probably a case of manning up but I struggle to do it... specially after squats.
I'm doing the same but having trouble with my flexibility when trying to get into the rack position.
Hopefully I'll get there with lots of stretching.
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I did do some searching around about the alternatives and a few people suggested barbell rows but Rippetoe says there a pretty poor substitution.
This article might be useful though: http://www.defrancostraining.com/as...ighted-jumps-for-explosive-hip-extension.html
Just found this nicely detailed article on the power clean, includes progressions for learning it step by step.
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online...ing_performance/how_to_master_the_power_clean
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Yes, use the resources in here if you feel tight in the clean position http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18268152
The only reason I never did them is because my wrists are messed up. Hurts like hell!
My arms feels really well from all the friction and ice.
Sadly it's still tender and I can still feel a niggle whe fully extended and tensed.
So no training really this week, I'll train legs though.
Nothing else though, ugh.
Ah well, ice, rest and good food should sort it out.
Sadly it's still tender and I can still feel a niggle whe fully extended and tensed.
So no training really this week, I'll train legs though.
Nothing else though, ugh.
Ah well, ice, rest and good food should sort it out.
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Yeah I get bad hamstring DOMS doing squats too. Worst. Pain. Ever. Love it! 
Never had bicep DOMS ever - but had tricep DOMs once or twice.
Get lat and trap DOMS a fair bit.
Never had bicep DOMS ever - but had tricep DOMs once or twice.
Get lat and trap DOMS a fair bit.
Soldato
Might be worth posting this in here for a reply from anyone else too!
Begbie, I'm wanting to start a nice simple routine such as yours. How do you train, do you go for the progressive weight increases like in Stronglifts or HST, or do you just work at say 80 - 90% and increase your weights once you feel you're no longer struggling to complete the sets?
Begbie, I'm wanting to start a nice simple routine such as yours. How do you train, do you go for the progressive weight increases like in Stronglifts or HST, or do you just work at say 80 - 90% and increase your weights once you feel you're no longer struggling to complete the sets?
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