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    Considering transition from a Starting Strength-like program twice a week to a 4 day split

    @cherisstyle It's actually a nice option since the days are getting shorter and soon I won't be able to ride my mountain bike after work.
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    Considering transition from a Starting Strength-like program twice a week to a 4 day split

    @cherisstyle Thanks much for the reply! I'm definitely giving myself some wiggle room on the weight since it fluctuates throughout the day (180-185) and I'll be doing a 500+ mile drive before the weigh in. I also agree on the PRs, I'm hoping now that I'm mostly recovered from my injuries...
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    Considering transition from a Starting Strength-like program twice a week to a 4 day split

    @levit7 I certainly don't disagree a recomp will pretty much feel like spinning my wheels; after lifting on a caloric deficit for the past 4 months I'm quite familiar with it. I do have some weaknesses and imbalances I've been combatting with smaller morning workouts consisting of exercises I...
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    Considering transition from a Starting Strength-like program twice a week to a 4 day split

    @levit7 Adding mass isn't my goal. That said I no longer need to eat at an overall deficit so I see no reason I can't run a surplus on workout days and a deficit on rest days and attempt a recomp. I also figure adding in things like (weighted) dips, curls, flyes, lunges, skullcrushers and the...
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    Considering transition from a Starting Strength-like program twice a week to a 4 day split

    @levit7 I don't expect to see much progress if any on those core lifts for the next seven months, at this point it's more about retaining what strength I have. That said, I wonder if going to a split routine and adding in accessory work and some hypertrophy-focused exercises wouldn't help me...
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    Considering transition from a Starting Strength-like program twice a week to a 4 day split

    35 y/o male, 6'4" 180 lbs. Current (not all time) PRs: Squat: 285x1 Seated OHP: 135x1 Bench: 185x1 Deadlift: 295x1 Chin-up: 20 w/o additional weight I've put up better numbers in the past, but just recently finished losing 30 lbs. My wife has booked a trip in May of 2015 for us to ride...
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