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    Herder's 2014 Log: All About the XPC Semi's

    So as we all know, my goal is 1485 @ 220 on June 7th to qualify for the 2014 XPC Semifinals. First off, I need to weigh less than 238 by June 1 if I want to have a squat that's going to give me a 1485 total. Unless I find someone that can give me an IV and I do a better job of replenishing in...
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    13 Weeks to RPS Rawdawg Nats: Herder's PUUUGHE Comeback

    After injury and failure, I need to retool and come back stronger. I will be competing at the RPS Rawdawg Nationals inMyerstown, PA (near Hershey) and I'll be doing so weighing 198. The next three weeks will be dedicated to training in the 10, 12, 20 rep range with a lot of volume and focusing...
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    Herderdude Takes On The Strongest Man in Pittsburgh

    What's up, guys. I was informed at my last meet about another meet on May 11. After searching for it, I found out that it was actually a strongman competition. I would have never guessed I'd have the opportunity to do this kind of thing, but I'm diving headfirst for this bad boy. I'll be in the...
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    How much mobility work?

    Hi all. As an underemployed construction worker, I have a lot of time on my hands. I usually spend this time reading, learning, and lifting, catching up on my soaps, et cetera. However, due to recent injury, lifting isn't something I should be doing a lot of. Mobility work seems to alleviate...
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    2013 Pittsburgh Monster Bench and Deadlift Meet

    Does anybody know about this event? It's the only thing listed anywhere near my location on Powerlifting Watch. I just wanted to get some feedback from anyone who'd ever been. I read on another forum (can't remember which) that it's a good starter meet because it's not sanctioned and there won't...
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    My "Attempt at Westside" Log

    Hi all, This log will serve to track my progress and also to learn from others with more experience in this style of training. I've been training religiously for almost ten years now, the first nine years of which were spent bodybuilding/Greco-Roman wrestling training (leaning toward...
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    Deadlift Help

    Yesterday I was going for a PR in the deadlift and I was able to pull it all the way above my knees, but couldn't pull my shoulders back to finish the lift. What are some form tips or assistance exercises I could use to finish strong up top?
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    Stop Erase Pro to Start Epistane?

    Hey guys, quick question. I have been running Erase Pro for three weeks now and I LOVED it so much that I bought another bottle for when I ran out of bottle number one. But today, I took the leap on epistane. It's going to be my first try at PHs, but I have good support personnel to guide me...
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