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Squat - Deadlift

2/22/2012 Clint Smith

Hi everyone, this is in regards to squat and deadlift. Since my leg strength is really starting to fall behind I have really tried hammering my legs hard, though I believe I am trying to cram too much Read More

Kevin

2/22/2012 Clint Smith

I'm having a problem with slight buttwink at the bottom of my squat. There are so many different theories on this like: slight buttwink is ok, it's because of tight hamstrings, tight hip flexors, tigh Read More

Alex

2/22/2012 Jim Wendler

Quick Question- I keep having a real problem falling backward when I squat. I am trying very hard to push my the hips back but when I do sometimes I fall backwards. Any tips? Thanks!! Read More

Jim

2/22/2012 Jim Wendler

I'm currently following 5/3/1 and have had great success. I've increased my squat and deadlift by about 100# each. in the last 9 months. My deadlift however gets slower right above the knee. I have Read More

Anthony

2/22/2012 Dave Kirschen

Hi All, Been trying to tighten up my deadlift form and could really do some with some feedback. I'm aware of my head position being bad and I'm trying to work on that. Anything else you think I sho Read More

Matt McCann

2/22/2012 Harry Selkow

Hello Sorry for that I posted the wrong video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE4RpHC71cg This is the right video, I am just asking if this is tomuch rounding of the upper back, and a general Read More

Phil

Iron Brothers

2/22/2012 Harry Selkow

Harry, "EVERYONE should be able to without giving it a second thought, run a mile." Run a mile? No thanks. Tell you what, I'm just going to walk and ya'll can wait on me at the end. If you're Read More

Tim Dallinger

2/22/2012 Jim Wendler

Yesterday I asked you your thoughts about walking on a treadmill while its off. Well I tried and it is way easier than running or pulling a sled. I think I would compare it to walking or using a ellip Read More

Clayton Basham

2/22/2012 Jim Wendler

Jim, What percentage of questions do you get asked that people already know the answer to? I feel for you - your diplomacy skills are superior to mine! It amazes me how many people need reassurance Read More

Grasshopper

2/22/2012 Jim Wendler

Jim, Just a thank you. You have inspired me to finally get out there on the platform and make it official! Yesterday at Olympic Gym in San Antonio I competed for the first time. I had a blast and c Read More

Mike

2/22/2012 Jim Wendler

I hope you are healing okay. We appreciate your wisdom and wanted some insight. My 9 year old son was giving me grief on the trampoline,...."you're not jumping hard, high or bouncing me enough" I t Read More

Eric

2/22/2012 Dave Kirschen

i was wondering if anyone has read any of the books from (name omitted).com? while the overall pitch is very sales oriented, having a masters in business this method immediately makes me think bull Read More

jensen

Training

2/22/2012 Harry Selkow

this is just to awnser your question about why I chose Ws4sb. Read More

chaise

2/22/2012 Jim Wendler

Hello, I have two questions: First - when doing a SLRDL, I usually stand with my feet close together and hands either shoulder width or closer together on the BB. What is the significant difference Read More

Brian

2/22/2012 Jim Wendler

Jim, I've been using the neck harness for a couple weeks, and one thing I noticed is that if I shrug my traps up hard as shit when I do it, I feel the contraction better on the sides of my neck instea Read More

Jack

2/22/2012 Harry Selkow

Harry, I wanted to know what type of cardio I should do while still training to get as strong as possible. I am trying to get down to the 198 weight class and I currently weigh 215. -Brad Read More

Brad Jackson

2/22/2012 Harry Selkow

This isn't so much a question as a rant and looking for advice. In the last 8 months, I've put on 20lbs in an effort to build muscle. I've been following Jim's 5/3/1 program. The only lift that's g Read More

brian

2/22/2012 Jim Wendler

Dear Jim, Why do you hate sumo deadlifts so much? I only pull sumo as it is more natural for me and I pull much more this way. Would I be at a disadvantage using it for 531? thank you Read More

Jake Simmons

Novice Powerlifting

2/22/2012 Adam Driggers

Hello i am a cadet at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT and have a strong interest in powerlifting. I have competed in a meet before and am looking to do so again. A couple of my friends, incl Read More

Thomas Bondurant

Comments

2/22/2012 Jim Wendler

hey jim, i was wondering which 5/3/1 book would be the best for me. i am a competitive raw powerlifter in the junior class. i just wanted to see which manual you would prefer for me. thanks man and st Read More

Trevor

2/22/2012 Steve Pulcinella

Steve, The Paying Your Dues log entry was great. I hope this is a sneak peak of your E-book. I live in Glassboro, NJ. I would like to know where your meet was, cuz I'm guessing the place isn't Read More

Lance Holman

2/22/2012 Bob Youngs

Just wanted to let you know how impressed I am with the site. Everything Team EFS does for the strength community is incredible. Not to mention all of the products you offer. Keep up the great work Read More

Cullen

Bench Press

2/22/2012 Jim Wendler

Jim, I am a 53 year old proud meathead. I am getting a total knee replacement this April. My doctor told me heavy squats are out of the question after I rehab. I would still like to compete at bench Read More

brad

2/22/2012 Jim Wendler

Jim, I am a novice raw powerlifter doing 5-3-1. What do you think about replacing the military presses with speed/DE bench presses 5 or 6 weeks out from a meet? Read More

John

Programs

2/22/2012 Jim Wendler

jim i would like to give me some advice. could i do 5/3/1 with one or two big lifts like squat variations (for lower body days) and bench press variations (for upper body days) with christian's t Read More

kostas

2/22/2012 Jim Wendler

re: your response to my comment on weak point training. I gave you the example of fixing a squat to illustrate some of the silliness of weak point training. I'm sure you can make sense of that e Read More

Weak Point

2/22/2012 Harry Selkow

Ok - I'm smelling what your burn'n. Thanks for the quick response. So looking at your template as you laid it out. What if I moved all the pulling (lat) work to the conditioning days instead of Read More

Trent Chance

2/22/2012 Harry Selkow

The assignment was 5x5x50lbs. for Chins. What I ended up doing with 50lbs. was: 5,5,5,3,3,1,2,1. these were all out nothing in reserve. The 7th set of 2 reps was after a long rest (longer than Read More

Josh Poplawski

2/22/2012 Harry Selkow

Harry, Thanks for your response to my rope climbing question. I took your advice and climbed up. This was way harder than I remember in gym class but then again I guess I weigh alot more. After t Read More

briggzeysmallz

2/22/2012 Jim Wendler

I like your comment about weak-point training being overdone. If your not pushing your knees out when you squat, you can: a) walk around the gym with a band around your knees to strengthen Read More

Weak Point

Rehabilitation

2/22/2012 Matt Rhodes

Hi everyone, I'm one week post a C5-6 anterior cervical discectomy with fusion. I'm taking it easy but chomping at the bit to start lifting again. Do any of you have experience with rehab/recov Read More

Justin

Nutrition

2/22/2012 Matt Rhodes

for the past 5 months i have been doing a gain to loose style diet. with the exception of pineapple/grape juice and whole fruits i eat no sugar processed or natural during the 6 days on the diet. and Read More

rj

Sports Training

2/22/2012 Matt Rhodes

I am a new High School baseball coach and while I am not planning on implementing a weight training program just yet, as I am only an assistant coach, I was wondering what a program should entail for Read More

Paul

2/22/2012 Harry Selkow

Harry looking to find some good articles or books on developing speed for sports. Thought you could point me in the right direction thanks for any help you can give me. Read More

Ryan

Products and Reviews

2/22/2012 Murph

The SPUD,INC speed harness says the samll goes to 200 pounds. On another site I have found, it says it goes to 175 and anything over go to the large. I currently weight in at 188 So I'm a little Read More

Doyle

2/22/2012 Bob Youngs

Hi, I don't know if M. Tate is going to read this, but if he does, only one word to him: congratulations for your great work! one question please: being in Orlando, Florida, in august, where can I Read More

Della Vedova

Business Discussion

2/22/2012 Dave Kirschen

I have recently began my journey on becoming a fitness instructor, I have completed a level 2 NVQ on the subject though I do not feel it has prepared me enough for the role as a gym instructor. So Read More

Luke Massani

Powerlifting

2/22/2012 Chad Aichs

Wow thanks Chad for the great reply. I really appreciate the input. I don't do nearly enough good mornings so I will make it a priority from now on. Now that I think about my geared pull fails for the Read More

Kyle

Football

2/22/2012 Harry Selkow

I just wanted to say thanks, I like the ws4sb because it has uniliner work. on the ME days do I lift fast or slow, and on the de days would lift fast right. also i have very weak ham strings so is ghr Read More

Eric

2/22/2012 Harry Selkow

I chose sw4sb after I read all the pdf file. I have a question about get stronger and ill get faster I have a friend I play football with and we are around the same size he's about 6 pounds lighter th Read More

chaise


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