Jordan, you mentioned in a q and a about how you build your strength with small increases over time starting 0.5kg then working up to 5kg at same reps, eg 400 x 10, then if you want 11 reps, take off the 5kg for 11, then repeat. Would the 400 now start at 405, then add the 0.5 per session..

Rich, curious on your opinion on variable resistance machines….

Sas, when looking at jordans log, when he writes 15, 9, 6, you know he has added weight each set due to wanting to be fully warm and ready for the lower rep set due to injury potential, then when you see a 7, 11,16, you know he felt good and went heavy 1st and lightened weight as he went up in reps. Do you follow something along those lines…

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A few months back i added pullups on one of my rotations, i was picking up reps as i went, but started to feel soreness in my left inside elbow. Most physical therapist’s recommend massage and stretch movements for forearm and heat for blood flow. Did that for 2 weeks, not much improvement..trying mark rippitoe from starting strength routine of…

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This thread is going to be a classic, just like dante’s “cycles for pennies”.. Jordan, you are going to inspire alot of people with this, because alot of lifters have a mental block with down sizing, and being able to follow along your journey is fantastic…

Corinne, a bit of a half question, half observation..what are your thoughts on doing youre heavy pull at the end as opposed to 1st in your session. Are you wanting to be as fresh as possible for it, as opposed to doing it at the end and not being gassed out for your other back moves..

Jamie, on your latest back video, is there a reason other than max power you do your hip movement first as opposed to last, where you could finish with that and get out and not worry about fatigue on your other back movements..