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    Grip Training

    I have the #1. I can close it easily with my right hand, and about 50% of the time with my left hand but that takes a lot more effort. I'm getting...
    Post by: savagebeast, Dec 14, 2005 in forum: Strength-Specific Training (SST)
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    Squat hurt lower back...

    My vote goes to bad form. Excellent form is crucial for squatting because (a) it makes the lift easier, at least that's what I've found, and (b)...
    Post by: savagebeast, Dec 2, 2005 in forum: Basic Training Principles and Methods
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    Best Compound Lifts

    Here you go, the greatest 6 compound movements of all time (in no particular order): Barbell Curls Dumbbell Curls Cable Curls Dumbbell...
    Post by: savagebeast, Nov 18, 2005 in forum: Basic Training Principles and Methods
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    Dairy

    Dairy calcium is supposed to be beneficial for helping you to lose weight. Also, if you're asking this question because you heard that old...
    Post by: savagebeast, Nov 14, 2005 in forum: Diet & Nutrition
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    The Deadlift

    I can't imagine there'd be much of a difference when it comes to muscle growth. However, I find it's much easier to maintain proper form for each...
    Post by: savagebeast, Nov 12, 2005 in forum: Strength-Specific Training (SST)
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    Cheapest RTD protein drink

    I checked out some of their stuff the other day, and their prices looked pretty good. I'm curious, what exactly did you order from them? Please...
    Post by: savagebeast, Oct 30, 2005 in forum: Diet & Nutrition
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    Need Help with Elbow Position for Front Squats

    I'd really like to learn how to front squat. The only thing that's stopping me is that I have trouble holding/positioning the bar. When I try to...
    Post by: savagebeast, Oct 29, 2005 in forum: General Training
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    EDT vs. HST

    I had a nice reply all typed out, but Firefox crashed and I lost it. Oh well, here's the gist of it. Of course volume is a factor in...
    Post by: savagebeast, Oct 29, 2005 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    cutting diet plateu

    What about using refeeds to bump up your metabolism? After cutting for a while, your metabolism slows down greatly so that even if your daily...
    Post by: savagebeast, Oct 27, 2005 in forum: Diet & Nutrition
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    Please vote opinions and prior experiences!

    Doing only higher reps, and therefore working with lower weights, is not a good idea while cutting. Without the high-tension stimulus from heavier...
    Post by: savagebeast, Oct 27, 2005 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    EDT vs. HST

    I don't know what site you're referring to, but T-Nation has a free article on EDT by Charles Staley - Escalating Density Training. (from the...
    Post by: savagebeast, Oct 27, 2005 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    Macronutrient ratios

    Here's my take on the matter: Weight loss (neglecting water weight) is simply a matter of calories in vs. calories out. However, we're...
    Post by: savagebeast, Oct 26, 2005 in forum: Diet & Nutrition
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    O/T Where has everyone been

    There's not always gonna be much new stuff to talk about as far as lifting goes, unless you're into the hardcore rocket science side of things,...
    Post by: savagebeast, Oct 24, 2005 in forum: Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
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    Lost in translation

    I've mixed creatine with orange juice before. it was teh worst thing EVER!!!!!!!!! teh next day i could only get 2 reps with my ten rep max for...
    Post by: savagebeast, Oct 24, 2005 in forum: Anything and Everything about dietary supplements
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    how much creatine

    Here's 3 studies looking at long(er) term creatine supplementation: Long-term creatine supplementation does not significantly affect clinical...
    Post by: savagebeast, Oct 22, 2005 in forum: Anything and Everything about dietary supplements