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  1. Lifting_Dad

    Warm up question(s)

    -shoulder circles, one way then the other, 15 each -A band pull-apart (10-15 reps) or reverse flyes -internal/external rotation with a cable (dont do these standing with dumbbells, there is no purpose for those since you have no resistance at the shoulder, mostly at the elbow) -scarecrows -then...
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    Bench Press / Smith Press

    How often are you training on the bench? What does a typical week look like for you (even if you just post up the chest exercises you are doing in a given week)?
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    Critique my custom pre-workout mix

    I'd add in citrulline malate, agmatine, and l-norvaline but it all depends on the overall purpose. pumps energy strength?
  4. Lifting_Dad

    Has anyone actually gotten results from clear muscle?

    muscletech does seem to be turning around with a balance of effectiveness and less product hyping.
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    Thyroid Supplements

    Essentially, one is more effective (3,5) but it effects your thyroid levels by suppression. So, you would need to be careful in how you dose and for how long. 3,3 is effective but doesn't seem to be effective solo.
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    165 lb-er's

    Creating a thread for the 165 pound powerlifters out there. Compare numbers and talk about upcoming competitions and anything else that comes to mind.
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    Creatine Mono or Bulk Leucine????

    +1 for creatine. I prefer a creapure version to ensure quality.
  8. Lifting_Dad

    Smitty's Ironworks 2014

    Thanks man. When's your next comp?
  9. Lifting_Dad

    Good Back and bicep Exersises for strength ?

    As stated above it's daily undulating periodization. Implementing a program that employs different rep ranges during a given week. Ensuring that the rep ranges do not greatly vary. Ie 4 reps on Monday 20 reps on Friday.
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    Good Back and bicep Exersises for strength ?

    Focus on those lifts mentioned. The other part will be laying out your routine. There are a lot of options out there. For gaining strength DUP would be a good method to utilize. The rep range shouldn't be more than 6 reps per set for your main lifts. Accessory and auxiliary lifts could be...
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    Good Back and bicep Exersises for strength ?

    Is increasing your strength for your back (assuming lats specifically) and biceps the overall goal? Or is it secondary? i.e. you want stronger lats for a potentially stronger deadlift? That can help with choosing the right exercises. For general purposes Back: Rack Pulls Barbell Rows (Pendlay...
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    Smolov jr ideas?

    What is your purpose for reducing the loads and sets? I could see it if you felt the weight was too heavy at the given %. When using a 1RM chart, sometimes people cannot perform the listed percentage for their 1RM. Say your 1RM is 200 and you are aiming for 75% 1RM which is supposed to be 10...
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    Smitty's Ironworks 2014

    I am curious who is competing in the Iron Works this year? It'll be my first powerlifting competition ever. My lifts are not awesome, especially since I'll be in the 165lb. class. I normally shoot for 185-190 in the offseason, but it has never really gone so well. Before I get blasted with...
  14. Lifting_Dad

    Dad's Corner

    Just popping in. I used to go by bnatural. Starting new with the LiftingDad profile after I launched my website. Still marketing for AX, but will be posting with this profile. I have a 3 year old son and we are on the fence about a second right now.
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