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Originally Posted by Topshelf
Thanks a lot guys! I'll just have to remember to have Eric guilt you in to answering all my questions for now on.  |
Eric's my mentor so yeah: that trick will work for some time
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Sentinel, I believe the above quote from your post perfectly answers every question I had.
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cool
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this is a beginners program, and I should use it for as long as I can continue to progress and improve my technique.
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i am glad u have understood everything so far. major props to u.
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1) If I drop the midweek squat weight, should I increase the reps?
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no. keep the reps the same. even the number of sets. i would actually reduce the number of sets to 2. think about it like this:
Option 1
Monday - 3x5
Wednesday - 3x5 @ 60% of monday
Friday - 3x5 w/ 5 lbs more than monday
OR u could do
Option 2
Monday - 3x5
Wednesday - 3x3 @ 75% of monday
Friday - 3x5 w/ 5 lbs more than monday
or even this one (but this will work if ur squat is REALLY high)
Option 3
Monday - 3x5
Wednesday - 2x5 @ 70% of monday
Friday - 3x5 w/ 5 lbs more than monday
there u go.
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2) I believe I have a grade 1 groin strain. I have a pain in the adductor muscles in my right leg that I feel about 1 foot from the top of the squat. I can go down fine, but just before I complete the upward motion, I feel a little pain. It's not excruciating, but I can't imagine it's good. Should a take a break from squatting? I tried wrapping the area with an ace bandage tonight, but it's a very difficult spot to get good pressure on. I'd hate to miss out on squats since I don't know how bad it is, or how long it will take to fully heal. I know how important squatting is, so how should I handle this. And don't say go to a doctor, that's for sissies! lol
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if i were u i would go to a doctor ASAP. u can ask any of the vets here: i am a 19 year old kid plagued with a shitload of injuries.....shoulder issues, old lower back problems, new lower back problems...u name it. from past experience i would advise u to see a doctor ASAP. preferably a sports doctor who has played football in his child hood. also, read the sticky by Eric which may have something about this injury u have (perhaps he's already suggested this in ur journal...i have no idea which is why im throwing the idea out now)