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    EAAs over BCAAs?

    Seems like BCAAs have been falling out of favor for EAAs. What do you all think? "To conclude, the ingestion of BCAAs alone, without the concurrent ingestion of other EAA, intact protein or other macronutrients, *increases* the stimulation of mTORC1 activity and myofibrillar-MPS following...
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    ARTICLE: After Your Workout: 3 Tips To Help Lose Weight And Gain Muscle

    Work better? Where did you read that?
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    ARTICLE: After Your Workout: 3 Tips To Help Lose Weight And Gain Muscle

    Thoughts on this article?
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    Discontinued Supplements You Wish Were Around Still?

    What happened to Ultima?
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    Dedicated 'Calisthenics' Section

    Hope everyone is doing well. Over the last few years, there has been a growing number of people who have become increasingly involved in the strength training field of calisthenics. Many times, there is a combination of various disciplines incorporated into some of the workouts depending on the...
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    I'm 6'5 and find squats extremely difficult.

    I'm glad you posted this. I've been considering investing in a good pair because right now I'm lifting in some Chuck Taylors.
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    I'm 6'5 and find squats extremely difficult.

    Decent video by Layne. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhVC_AnZYYM&feature=youtu.be More importantly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2tyOLvArw0
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    I'm 6'5 and find squats extremely difficult.

    I guess that could be debated with someone like Rippetoe lol :D
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    I'm 6'5 and find squats extremely difficult.

    Right, I understand that. My question still stands mainly bc "upright" has not been widely agreed upon as the most efficient angle to perform the back squat. It may feel or one may believe the back is be maintained in an upright position when performing the squat, but it does in fact lean...
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    I'm 6'5 and find squats extremely difficult.

    What does staying upright have to do with a Back Squat?..or are talking about a Front Squat?
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    SaluteTheSig's Training Log

    Squat 3x60x4 *Not sure if I'm hitting the right depth. Didn't do the Face The Wall Squats prior to warming up. I feel like those help emphasize proper technique. Have to make sure I do those before squatting. Press 3x10x5 *Bar falling on wrists? Chest-Supported Row 2x45x6,8 3x55x8
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    Increase Athleticism in 6 Minutes 5 Things You Should Do Every Day...

    Interestingly enough, I'm surprised there isn't more talk about chiropractic work, deep tissue massage, and the likes within the weight lifting community!
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    SaluteTheSig's Training Log

    Squat 50x5x4,2,1,2,4 *Need to work on proper bar position on the back to avoid undue compression on the wrists Bench 22.5x3x4,5,6 Deadlift 90x5 (reset after each rep due to her plates FML) GHR 25x3x8,10,10 Ab work 70x2x15,20 Plank 1x30s
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    Increase Athleticism in 6 Minutes 5 Things You Should Do Every Day...

    Found this article a while back and found it to be quite practical; hopefully you all can make some good use of it as well! (Note: I only included the basic stretches. Refer to the article if you want to "step it up a notch".) Invalid Link Removed
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    Potatoes

    What does that mean: "clean"? Have you ever eaten "dirty" food?
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