Re: theblackkeys\' \"Starting Strength\" log
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Squats: 3x5x200. I was able to get further down as well, which is good. Static stretching seems to be paying off. I had one really bad rep where I started drifting forward on the way up.
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Did you ever watch Dan John's video? I've started doing "goblet squats" and "potato sack squats" with no weight just as a stretching/warmup move and it's definitely improving my flexibility and form.
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What is it called when the palms are facing away? Facing me? Which should I be doing?
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Facing away is "standard" or "military", facing you is "reverse" or "curl" grip. Both have their application, facing away works the lats more, facing you works the bicep more. The FAQs on Starting Strength say which type of pullup to do, I forget which it was. "Standard" is definitely harder for most people.
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