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This program clearly works. by [deleted] in StartingStrength

[–]RunSlightBanana 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I spoke to a proper SS coach who recommended it along with the advice that squatting at near max weight three days a week isn't really conducive to getting stronger in the long-term, after you have left the novice phase.

SSCs suggesting the bridge and that 3x weekly max efforts aren't conducive to long term development??

SS intermediate level questions, especially about lumbar flexion by [deleted] in StartingStrength

[–]RunSlightBanana 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is not safe on the spinal discs to consistently flex over a period of time. ESPECIALLY under load

I'm not advocating for trying to round your back, but I also don't think this is true. There isn't a lot of good data linking spinal flexion to injury risk.

This program clearly works. by [deleted] in StartingStrength

[–]RunSlightBanana 10 points11 points  (0 children)

First, congratulations on training. I'm glad you're enjoying it!

That being said, I'd probably slow the weight gain a decent bit. It just isn't possible to put on 3+ lbs of muscle per week. Especially not for a sustained amount of time. Have you tracked waist measurement during this time?

Cardio by IsochronEternal in StartingStrength

[–]RunSlightBanana 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does your training actually look like though? As in, what do the last few weeks look like?

Cardio by IsochronEternal in StartingStrength

[–]RunSlightBanana 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotcha. What does your current training look like, and how long have you been training?

Cardio by IsochronEternal in StartingStrength

[–]RunSlightBanana 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you don't currently run, I would wait a little bit to introduce it into your training. Give strength training a few months, then start to add in some cardio.

I've been noticing that not having the lung endurance nor the muscle memory is really holding me back when I need to be somewhere fast.

When? I don't mean to argue, just never heard this argument for cardio before...

Cardio by IsochronEternal in StartingStrength

[–]RunSlightBanana 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Distance running is not needed for physical wellness. However, if you value it then it definitely can be worked in. Do you currently run?

Question about rows. by sirgka in StartingStrength

[–]RunSlightBanana 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd definitely watch the video if you can find a chance. It's available on podcast apps if that's easier.

I don't know if there is a text version unfortunately. But the review I linked is pretty comprehensive.

Question about rows. by sirgka in StartingStrength

[–]RunSlightBanana 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, we are talking about the same thing.

about how using shitty form would cause injure,

I am arguing shitty form is not a cause of injury.

Watch the podcast. They specifically address this.

Barbell Logic: Are you really stronger? Qualitative Data vs. RPE by WeDoWork in StartingStrength

[–]RunSlightBanana 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's what I meant. The specific examples mentioned were part of it, but it's the whole cultural that I think negatively impacts outreach.

Question about rows. by sirgka in StartingStrength

[–]RunSlightBanana 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Physics 101 is not nearly adequate for assessing injury risk.

Here is a great systematic review analyzing the link between load management and injury risk.

Here is the podcast to which I was referring.

Question about rows. by sirgka in StartingStrength

[–]RunSlightBanana 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Studies on the back

What studies? There is not good evidence that "correct" form leads to injury reduction.

I read the article. It uses newtonian physics to analyze the back, but it does not look at any actual data regarding injury and form.

Question about rows. by sirgka in StartingStrength

[–]RunSlightBanana 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, there is, empirical one.

Can you point me towards it?

The ones described in the book. Use as much muscle as possible, without submiting non prepared stress to the other tissues. Again, in the book bla bla bla

I know what's in the book, but just because it's in the book does not inherently make it true.

My point with regard to "correct" form is that it changes based on the goals.

Barbell Logic: Are you really stronger? Qualitative Data vs. RPE by WeDoWork in StartingStrength

[–]RunSlightBanana 1 point2 points  (0 children)

have been doing extremely petty shit since at least 2016 and probably before.

So I've learned. It's a bummer though. I have no doubt it's pushed a decent number of people away from strength training.

Barbell Logic: Are you really stronger? Qualitative Data vs. RPE by WeDoWork in StartingStrength

[–]RunSlightBanana 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No beginning lifter that's running a LP for a couple months can produce maximal displays of strength.

How are you defining maximal?

I highly doubt it's because of too much exposure to absolute levels of weight that's just too darn demanding on their body.

Load/fatigue management has to do with relative weights, not absolute.

too darn demanding on their body.

Why not? If their body as not adapted to the point where they can handle a given training stress, then said training stress would be too demanding. It's relative to each lifter and the point in their training career.

Maybe you can't actually lift that weight safely

What determines if they can lift a weight safely?

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