Recent content by sepandee

not really. The original question asked whether I can sub cleans with rows, followed by whether I should do HST, SS, or something else. I only said that Ripp advises against doing heavy cardio (e.g. HIIT 2-3 times a week) for obvious reasons, and that he also advises against ATG squats since no...

The two aren't mutually exclusive, you know. The advice can be outside the fundamentals of the book. If an advice here goes against what is taught in the book (e.g. don't to ATG because that just means you're relaxing your muscles) then I'll go with the book. If the advice compliments what is...

Well, from my understanding, ATG is not what Rippetoe advices. In fact, the only way ATG can be achieved for almost everyone (except for the freakishly flexible people) is by relaxing the hamstrings, which is not proper squat form. But, I'm a newb, so don't take me seriously :) When you say...

No I'm training for multiple things. I want to become stronger so I can play more intensively in basketball (and jump higher). I also want to add mass, and lower my bodyfat % (it's at 18% right now, ideally I would have it at 12-14). I also want to become more flexible in my hip flexors and...

Well, I'm just saying what Ripp said. From what I remember, he said excessive cardio can slow/hinder progress. Do we know better than Ripp? I guess if I was to incorporate cardio into the program, I would do it on the first day of my two-day off. But then, I play basketball twice a week.

Well, I know for a fact that Ripp doesn't think this is a good idea. ANd it makes sense. Progress will be slow, fatigue will hit early, and Jeeeh-zuz forbidden, you might get hit with an injury.

That's calling for disaster to happen. Cardio 2 days a week while squatting heavy 3 times a week? This is a big no no. I might be a beginner in lifting, but I sort of know what I'm doing, esp. when it comes to Starting Strength. Yes, I own the book. And the DVD. Don't have the anatomy book...

Bah, I guess I knew the answer myself :) Thanks, guys. but I should've posted a few more questions before asking that one. First of all, how does this forum compare to bodybuilding.com? The problem i saw over there was that a lot of idiots with little to no experience in lifting were answering...

What the title suggests. It's just that power cleans are so technical, and while I've done them for 2-3 weeks, I'm just afraid that i might be doing them wrong. Rows, on the other hand, are easy, though annoying to do since the plates I use are smaller than the 45s, so I have to rest them on...