#basicbarbelltraining

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#rebuild phase 3 week 2: DONE. Much better than I anticipated - especially with the #deadlift! The workout: #squat 3x5@275, #overheadpress 3x5@85 and deadlift 1×5@325. That last DL set was far easier than my set if 315 was a week or two back. I'll probably do this for one more week and then switch to a new program. Oh, I also really need to thank @theironchief for the hashtag #flannelonbarbell. It's absolutely genius and I hate him because I didn't think of it! 😛😛😛 #unitedinstrength #strong #strength #nj #northjersey #igfitness #powerlifting #igpowerlifting #markrippetoe #startingstrength #basicstrengthtraining #basicbarbelltraining #fullbodytraining #linearprogression #squatlow #flannelonbarbell #strongandshapelygym #rutherford #newjersey #posteriorchain #flannelforthewin (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.")

[mikealexandercpt]

I surprised myself with how seemingly smooth squatting this weight was tonight. It's also showing lately in the shape of my legs. I've also gone back to using at least 1/3 a scoop of #preworkout as I got home from work ridiculously late thanks to some of the most unnecessary traffic I've EVER been stuck in. The workout (work sets only): #squat 3x5 @245, #benchpress 3x5 @95, and #hyperextensions 2x5 @ #bodyweight and 1x5 @5lbs. @sheerstrengthlabs @startingstrength #unitedinstrength #startingstrength #igfitness #igpowerlifting #powerlifting #strong #strength #nj #northjersey #sheerstrengthlabs #strongandshapelygym #markrippetoe #linearprogression #basicstrengthtraining #basicbarbelltraining #newjersey #rutherford #fullbodytraining #posteriorchain (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.")

[mikealexandercpt]

Phase two of the #rebuild began today. Today is absinthe day I started using the #powerclean for the first time in nine years so I'm open to any and all criticisms. Thanks! The workout: #bodyweightsquats x2x10, #squat x45x2x5, 95x1x5 and 135x3x5, #overheadpress x50x3x5, #powerclean x45x5x3. Supposedly the #explosiveness of this move will carry over to my #deadlift. Since have a better understanding of technique than I did nine years ago I'm curious to see if this is true. Remember that #strength is as much about skill as it is muscle. #unitedinstrength #nj #igfitness #igpowerlifting #powerlifting #strong #strongandshapelygym #njpowerlifting #nevergiveup #nevergivein #ificandoitsocanyou #startingstrength #markrippetoe #basicstrengthtraining #basicbarbelltraining #lineartraining #fullbodytraining #northjersey #newjersey #rutherford (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.")

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Phase 1 of my #rebuild featuring the @startingstrength program: DONE. I now can also finish my next article. The workout: #stationaryrow for 3 mins and 608 meters, #bodyweightsquats x1x10, #squat x45x1x5, 95x1x5, and 125x3x5, #benchpress x65x3x5, #deadlift x135x1x5 and 255x1x5. That last set felt good, although I think it's time to break out the chalk again. I wasn't able to use the deadlift platform or the #ohiodeadliftbar since they both were occupied; so I used a standard bar. I also have to give lots of credit to my @grippowerpads wrist wrap for keeping my right wrist stable this whole time. It'll surely be put to the test when I introduce the #powerclean i to this routine on Sunday. Stay tuned for the article announcement!! #unitedinstrength #igfitness #igpowerlifting #powerlifting #strong #strength #nj #northjersey #njpowerlifting #strongandshapelygym #newjersey #rutherford #startingstrength #markrippetoe #wristinjury #fullbodytraining #basicstrengthtraining #basicbarbelltraining #lineartraining (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.")