Berin Loritsch

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I'm a regular over at http://ironstrong.org, started lifting weights regularly in April 2011 after I lost 85lbs of weight. I started modestly, with just the bar on most exercises, and as of March 2012, I'm able to lift:

Squat: 455lb
Bench: 265lb
Overhead press: 155lb
Deadlift: 475lb

I'm still improving, both in the amount I can lift, and the amount of fat I'm carrying around. The lifting is there to support my preferred sport: martial arts.

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1d	answered	Training load on a diet (am I doing too much?)
2d	comment	What can I do to prevent my (outer) shins from tightening while running? Are there lots of hills in your route? I have lots of hills around me, so when I go out and hit the road (admittedly not oftent) I experience the same thing.
May 17	answered	Are there disadvantages to long rests between sets when strength training?
May 17	comment	Differences in recovery time (after weight lifting) versus age My next competition is in October. I'll update my profile so you can find my blog in case you are curious about my training exploits. -- But yes, the modest goal of getting stronger is definitely yours if you train smart.
May 17	comment	Differences in recovery time (after weight lifting) versus age I started with Strong Lifts 5x5, but then switched to Starting Strength. That got me through my first 5 months of training until it got to be too much. I'm a bit heavier, so I was able to get a 310 lbs squat by the time I was done with that. I did a couple months of Madcow, but that was a bit too much as well. Next I went to Wendler 5/3/1 which got my squat up to about 405 and my deadlift to 445. That took about 1.5 years.
May 17	comment	Differences in recovery time (after weight lifting) versus age Competition is in Power Lifting, so you have three attempts to get the best total from squat, bench, and deadlift. I did martial arts from 1999 to about 2009 when health issues got me off my feet for a while. I got my diet in order in 2010, and then started lifting in 2011.
May 16	comment	Progressive overload vs. greasing the groove The only reason to decrease reps is if you add weight to your pullups. But then it's no longer a bodyweight only exercise. The concept of progressive overload is to do more work over time. You can add reps, add sets, add weight, or do all the work faster (use less rest). @DaveLiepmann advice is correct.
May 16	answered	Differences in recovery time (after weight lifting) versus age
May 15	answered	Resistance band deadlifts
May 14	comment	How slurping and chomping is related to body weight? Bottom line is Calories in vs. Calories out. Anecdotal observations have produced a number of obese people who chomp and slurp. I doubt there is any correlation, much less causation.
May 14	answered	does being able to lift more weight mean more strength?
May 14	answered	To add mass to my legs, should i lift heavy with few reps or lighter with 12-15 reps?
May 13	awarded	Informed
May 13	comment	What are the health risks for children under 18 of going to a gym? Parental consent form has everything to do with insurance and legalities the gym owners have to deal with.
May 10	comment	when to use vibrating platforms My opinion is that you get more results with traditional strength training than you do with fancy vibration machines.
May 8	comment	Strength Training and a Bad Back Back Extentions is the same thing as reverse hyper-extensions (different name). The only place I've seen "big 5" referred to is with bodybuilding. Since getting big isn't one of the stated goals, I suggested something that sits between functional strength and power lifting. It should do what the OP is asking for.
May 8	comment	Strength Training and a Bad Back I'm partial to the one-arm dumbbell row--less stress on the lower back and it hits a number of helping areas as well.
May 7	awarded	Nice Answer
May 7	answered	Strength Training and a Bad Back
May 5	comment	Eating before workout If you stay away from heavy, greasy foods like burgers and fries there shouldn't be any problems. I've not had any issues with a decent size lighter fair. Like chicken and veggies, or rice.