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    Sesame Halva

    Well, it's calories, that's for sure! But I wouldn't rely on it- look a the profile- there's relatively little protein, and LOTS of fat. I'd aim for something more balanced.
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    quick q

    Start over with the 15s. Two months is a lonnnnnng SD!
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    SLDL

    Sorry to hear that Colby, but it does sound like a cycle or two with hypers would help you. Best of luck!
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    Modified

    Hey Fausto- Best of luck with your new routine- we'll be anxiuous to hear how it works out. Are you doing Tabata 3x/week, or every AM too? Also, are you doing only bag work or any other exercises? I've been doing it for a while- all stationary bike, but I'd like to hear what you (and anyone...
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    Calories

    In terms of effects on weight gain/loss, maybe. In terms other health issues (like heart disease, cancer, stroke), most definitely. You wouldn't want to be taking in 600cals of one macronutrient at the expense of calories from other macronutrients. For example, if you had 600cals available to...
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    Calories

    In terms of effects on weight gain/loss, maybe. In terms other health issues (like heart disease, cancer, stroke), most definitely. You wouldn't want to be taking in 600cals of one macronutrient at the expense of calories from other macronutrients. For example, if you had 600cals available to...
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    SLDL

    I'd suggest not going much below mid-shin for SLDLs, especially as you progress into the 5s. IMO (and others'), you don't really need such wide ROM to get the full effect of the SLDL in the hammies, and you do put your lower back at risk of injury. Plus, you're more likely to slip on form...
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    Meal Replacement Bars

    I don't use any, and don't recommend them. First, as you note, most (if not all) contain tons of refined sugar. Second, even though I haven't checked, I heard that most of them are very high in trans-fat. Could be wrong, and I will check, but if that's the case, that's bad. Third, I haven't met...
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    HST for Injuries/Damaged Joints?

    De nada! HST has been *very* good to me- I was 165 when I started in '03, and am a pretty solid 190 at about 12% BF. I haven't tried ACIT, but I'll look into it.
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    HST for Injuries/Damaged Joints?

    I just realized that I didn't really answer your question. As soon as I get my shoulder strength back, I will start with HST there too. I just can't do it now, as I don't have sufficient strength and am not pain-free at heavier weights to meet the increasing load requirements.
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    HST for Injuries/Damaged Joints?

    I use HST exclusively- have for the past several years. This past October, I incurred a Type 1 shoulder separation (minor, but dang painful nonetheless). I just re-started HST, keeping all of exercises the same except for shoulder. For that I'm focusing on strength training (lateral raises...
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    Neck flexion exercises and scalene hypertrophy

    Probably not. But I'd check with a sports medicine doc about this. S/he may recommend a series of isometrics and ROM exercises for you. (Been there, done that, and yes, it helped.) BTW- you might not have TOS- could be a cervical spondolysis (thinning of the disk) or the like. Get it checked.
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    Help with Shoulders

    Unless you're doing high-incline (>=45 degrees) bench, you're not really hitting your shoulders as much as you may think. I'd leave the bench at low(15-20 degrees) incline and use that to focus on the chest. In any event, you might try doing Arnolds instead of militaries. Also, are you doing...
  14. J

    Quick Question

    Sounds great, Sun-Tzu. I have to ask- what is a "shiznit?"
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    First timer in need

    Hey all- welcome to the forum! You should find HST to be a great program for cutting, but like babya says, it's all about calories in/out- if you don't have a deficit, you won't lose, simple as that. If you're up for it, I'd think seriously about a 6-day/week program- I've found it to be best...
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    Hamstrings

    IMO, I don't think it's necessary to go much beyond mid-shin. The important thing is to not go so low that you're in danger of rounding your back/shoulders, and to maintain goo dtension in your hammies. I've not gone past mid-shin for the past couple of years, and my hammies are doing great...
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    Annoying guy at Supplement shop

    I would add that the guy was hired on the basis of his ability sell product, not because he is a storehouse of information. Sure, he was probabl;y quizzed a little when hired, or worse, maybe he was given a little booklet of 'facts" to rely on when talking to customers. Pardon my cynicism...
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    Smoking

    kbaum, I'm still rolling from this- hilarious!!!!
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    Training For Police Academy

    I agree with Totentanz. You should be running and lifting for strength, not mass. I don't know what your circumstances are right now, but if you haven't worked out for a while, you'll probably gain some mass along the way, but mass ain't gonna get you through the academy! If there ever was a...
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    herniated disk

    Chthonian- I did this myself about four years back, with just minimal guidance from my doc (she was a lifter herself). It worked just fine for me, and I'm sure it will for you as well- I'd still check with your doc to make sure you're on the right track if you haven't already. One suggestion my...
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