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For most, it's easier to press than to snatch. So that may have been their mode of thinking. Plus, the snatch requires a lot of explosiveness and as you said, the athletes were already fatigued.

Follow the KISS method. Keep It Simple Stupid You're overthinking things. The most important thing is that you are progressing.

The only way to know is to take some time off. A week here and there including intermittent low intensity work may help. OR, you could follow the same regimen, but decrease the overall intensity and volume by switching to a lower weight / rep scheme.

Your nutrition is missing the mark somewhere. Have you been tracking calories?

That actually sounds pretty cool. I've never used flavorless protein. Did you buy a low carb type? According to the nutritional labels I've seen for NOW whey isolate, there are almost 20 grams of carbs per scoop. I really want to try this recipe though. i've never even thought about mixing cinnamon!

Oh man, if you have access to a fridge at your work, then you're set!

The science is slowly and surely movbing away from the mode of thinking that consuming cholesterol equates to negative blood lipids. Instead, it seems that inactivity and imflammation from stress may be the primary culprit. There's no reason to avoid cholesterol at all. Here is one study in particular that shows the benefits of lowering carbohydrates and increasing fat . dietary cholesterol. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18203890

When I was in the military I found it insanely hard to eat well when in the field. MRE's were just awful for my goals. I turned to stocking up on tuna and buying beef jerky in bulk (real beef jerky, not the overpriced, preservative laden stuff jack Links sell). They sell Starkist tuna in these little pouches with some seasoning now so there wouldn't be a need to carry a can opener wherever you go. The only downside is that your breath might stink like fish afterwards. Then again, if protein shakes and salads work for you, then that's fine too.

I would suggest keeping the same set / rep scheme and dropping your weight by 10 pounds, allowing yourself a few workouts to work back up to where you've stalled out. If that doesn't work, then perhaps you might be ready for an intermediate program like 5/3/1

Your family follows "bro science". Tell them this... - The squat isn't nearly as complicated as most make it sound - Lifting heavy is beneficial for EVERYONE. If they're worried that you'll gain weight, it's possible ONLY if you are in a caloric surplus, and even then the additional weight will likely be lean muscle mass. -The same protocols that are effective for men are equally effective for women. In my time as a trainer, I've put numerous women on Starting Strength. The majority of them lost a significant amount of fat and lost weight because they were on a slight caloric deficit. Plus, they vastly increased strength, with translated very well into their every day life. They looked better, felt better, and performed better. Don't listen to the naysayers because the majority of them don't know what it takes to succeed or are willing to do what it takes to succeed.

You're overthinking things a bit. As a general rule of thumb, you're going to get better at what you practice. If I want to improve strength, then I'd pick up heavy stuff. If I want to increase muscular endurance, I'd incorporate sets that require longer time periods to finish. Though it's easier to improve by focusing on one or the other individually, there are ways to employ both methods. Wendler's 5/3/1 program comes to mind because it's so diverse and easy to Customize. (I've seen great results in both strength and muscular endurance by following the 5/3/1 Boring But Big program and also using 5/3/1 for my main lifts followed by bodyweight exercises for all my assistance work.

I would also second the thumbless grip. I've dealt with a similar issue in the past. The only difference was that it ran from my neck all the way down through my pinky (weird I know). I noticed that this occured mostly when I brought my elbows back to far. I know guys like Mark Rippetoe advocate bringing your elbows as far back as possible to create a "pocket" between your rear delts and your trapezius to better hold the bar in place. Myself, and from I've observed, many of the top powerlifters in the world ignore this. You can still achieve optimal bar placement without having to bring your elbows all the way back. I could be completely off the mark, but that's just my 2 cents. It may be best to consult a doctor. I'm sure they'll have a deeper insight than some schlub like me on an internet forum lol.