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Gym Shorts: The Bench Press #348 – The Beginnings of Programming Gym Shorts: The Squat Deadlift Form Fixes: Becoming a Deadlift Machine #347 – When It’s Fun to Chase Numbers Gym Shorts: The Press When to Step Back: Ramping Up Progress with More Recovery A History of Biomechanics #346 – Biomechanics & Barbells The Post Novice Series Gym Shorts: The Deadlift Self-Efficacy and Strength Training #345 – Question & Answer #51 Relationship Between Nutrition and Sleep Carole Reading: A Profile in Strength The Barbell Health Series Becoming Whole: Training for Health Ultimate Guide to Bench Press Variations #344 – Adding Olympic Lifting to Your Program #343 – How You May Be Sabotaging Your Training Fixing the Dreaded “Good Morning” Squat A Nutritional Guide to Medical Checkups The Interview Series Elbow Pain While Lifting Weights: Tendinitis and the Squat Professional Transitions: How to Finance Your Freedom #342 – Advanced Press Programming Proper Precautions for Strength Training Safety RDL vs Stiff Leg Deadlift: Details, Cues, and Programming Knee Pain and Squatting Professional Transitions: Expand Your Options #341 – When MED Isn’t Effective: Confronting the Human Element Back to Basics: The Fundamentals of Technique Transformational Leadership: Parallels with Strength Training Complete Guide to Barbell Safety Professional Transitions: Reject the Default and Choose Your Future How Training for Strength is Training for Health #340 – Which Deadlift Track Works Best for You? 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