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    « on: October 26, 2011, 03:26:50 PM »
    Ok, you all experienced lifters, I know upper body strength takes longer but in this case, it is going down... I did a 180lbsx5 easy 6 weeks ago and today I was struggling with 170lbsx3... I dont know whats going on... My routine has been SS for 4 weeks and recently just started crossfit workouts... My eating could be healthier but I am consuming a good amount of calories/protein (+Creatine). Currently in the military and we do cardio and calisthenics 3 times per week but its not hard. I would like help of you all.. what can I do to bring my bench up? My goals kind of make it hard to follow strength-oriented routines.. My goals are (Lose 6-8lbs; Increase explosiveness; Endurance and Raw strength) Help me Smiley
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    « Reply #1 on: October 26, 2011, 04:03:03 PM »
    are you doing ss with crossfits?

    or did you transfer from one routine to another?

    it may be the cause. Smiley
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    « Reply #2 on: October 26, 2011, 04:14:29 PM »
    I transferred
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    « Reply #3 on: October 26, 2011, 04:17:31 PM »
    Quote from: juanRM1992 on October 26, 2011, 04:14:29 PM
    I transferred

    and the arrangement and execution of reps and sets are different than ss?
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    « Reply #4 on: October 27, 2011, 12:37:15 PM »
    How much time passed between the 180x5 and the 170x3? It could've be just one bad day you know.

    Oh and by the way, increasing all 3 (explosivity, strength and endurance) in the same time is crazy, especially getting better at endurance while gaining raw strength.
    I say mix dynamic effort days and max effort days - look out for westside barbell style and you'll grasp the concept pretty quickly.
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