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    Starting Strength pic.template thingy

    From memory didn't the starting strength program have four exercises ? I did the program a few years ago and it was great but I remember doing four exercises per session. I just found the second edition book on my computer and it says the following as an example of a starting strength program...
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    Pullup / Chinups - Increasing Reps

    Ok thanks for your info I will take it on board, looks like the majority are suggesting increasing volume which I will do. 20 @ 100kg is impressive. Silverback, I wasn't being a tool simply asking for an explanation.
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    Pullup / Chinups - Increasing Reps

    @Bazza20 I think you missed the sarcasm in my last post..... Did you even read my initial post ? I'm not trying to do 'chins' as you call them or chinups, I'm focusing on pullups and specifically wide grip. It is not like I can't do a single pullup, I can do quite a few... more than most people...
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    Pullup / Chinups - Increasing Reps

    I don't think I'm weak or fat ? I can lift significant numbers on the Olympic Lifts and Back Squat so I'm definitely not weak, and I would estimate I'm less than 15% body fat. Any other ideas ?
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    Pullup / Chinups - Increasing Reps

    Thanks for all the advice, much appreciated. I just built a nice high pullup bar in my backyard so I will have access to it all the time now which should help. I like Pavel's ladder because it would increase my volume by quite a bit. To this I think I will add a few sets of weighted low rep...
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    Pullup / Chinups - Increasing Reps

    Hi, I'm seeking advice or even a basic program for increasing pullup reps, and additionally what is a realistic goal for pullup reps?. I'm referring to controlled good form with a wide overhand grip pullups, not kipping or super speed etc. I can currently do 12 good form slowish pullups but...
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    Subacromial Burstitis - Shoulder pain from squatting

    I've had a very similar issue and it took me forever to find a solution. As per above had shots, did exercises from physios etc nothing really helped for over 8 months. Constant aching and very uncomfortable feeling in the shoulder, especially anything over head or shoulders back in the squat...
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    5 Week Front Squat Emphasis Cycle Weightlifting Program Spreadsheet

    Cool. Thanks for that.
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    Squat substitute

    How low is the pain in your back ? You need to figure out where the pain is coming from, most common are, Lattisimus dorsi (Lats), top of the glutes (where they connect to hip) or the fascia (common with squats). All are under enormous stress when doing back squats. Once you figure out where...
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    Hi [you] and welcome to ausbb

    Hey everyone, I'm Josh and have been training in various forms since I was 15, mostly martial arts to begin with, I trained Judo until about 17 then Boxing to about 22 and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on and off until about 30. Over the last few years during my BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) training, I...
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