you're not going to learn anything useful in Arnolds book and if i'm any judge, it's gonna confuse the fuck out of you because it is just about as opposite as one can get from the stuff you read in SS!!!

but the pics are probably good.

what would lead you to conclude that one wouldnt want to be properly warmed up for deads, one of the hardest and most taxing movements??????????? yes yes yes re-read SS!!!!!!

if you do 5 sets of 5 reps with 135 you'll feel what muscles are working and you'll get some much needed practice.

Ross86 - i think because of Dougs long legs he'll always look like his butt is too high in relation to a shorter person like me who's butt is low even when they're standing straight up. just my opinion. i still say that first rep was a decent starting position as far as his hips, knees and butt go.

you're right though, he isnt setting the back properly which of course entails arch, chest out, et etc just as you pointed out.

Doug put your copy of SS in the shitter and read that chapter everytime you use the can dammit! it isnt the last word on deads or anything else but it's a good starting point!

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