I got "Female Emperor Penguin" in one case. Which is both a little humbling, because of sheer lack of majesty, and educational, because I had no idea whatsoever they weighed that much.
And because it seems that my sticking point for bench is at the midway point I threw in some floor presses as well and worked my way up 140kg for a single.
Dunno if you guys saw but Kiril Sarychev broke the raw bench record twice in the same meet. He put up a vid that has the best angles, the 727.5 is at 5:55 and the 738.5 is at 8:52. They are both legit pauses and that 727.5 was incredible, the new record was good too but that second attempt is ungodly fast.
i set my feet closer to hip width than shoulder width. also started with the bar 1 inch from my shins.
It looks better than before.
Three small things which I think you could improve:
1. Squeeze into position even harder to get your back as flat as possible. I often tell the people I train with that a well-executed pull is nearly all setup; if you can get so tight that it sucks before the weight is even off the floor, you're in good shape.
2. Cue the lats from the start. I see the bar get a bit in front of you off the floor, especially on rep four. This will make it a lot tougher to stay in braced extension.
3. This may not be possible, since you look pretty short-torso'd, but I'd drop the hips about 1". You may have to start half an inch further from the bar.
Not Pro tip: playing Guitar Hero Live before lifting is good, gets your brain going and fired up.
Gave front squats another crack, still fuck that shit, but then I tried some high bar closer stance squats in my oly shoes and yeah, that's going to be my go to secondary lift on deadlift days. Felt it in my quads like whoa, gonna Platz these noodles up.
Not Pro tip: playing Guitar Hero Live before lifting is good, gets your brain going and fired up.
Gave front squats another crack, still fuck that shit, but then I tried some high bar closer stance squats in my oly shoes and yeah, that's going to be my go to secondary lift on deadlift days. Felt it in my quads like whoa, gonna Platz these noodles up.
I've been squatting high bar close stance for four weeks now, with light days being 5x10. Soon all I'll be able to wear are short shorts and pajamas.
Not Pro tip: playing Guitar Hero Live before lifting is good, gets your brain going and fired up.
Gave front squats another crack, still fuck that shit, but then I tried some high bar closer stance squats in my oly shoes and yeah, that's going to be my go to secondary lift on deadlift days. Felt it in my quads like whoa, gonna Platz these noodles up.
I've been squatting high bar close stance for four weeks now, with light days being 5x10. Soon all I'll be able to wear are short shorts and pajamas.
My greatest fear at the office is that someone will throw a shiny penny in front of me...
Price and ordering clothes online is intimidating, but boy is the thought of a pair of jeans that fit in the legs without being massive in the waist tempting
So doing deadlifts yesterday and something made a popping noise in my wrist as I was bringing the weight off the floor. Today there is a persistent pain in that wrist.
Any ideas on what it could be and how long a period of the pain not going away justifies a doctors visit?
So doing deadlifts yesterday and something made a popping noise in my wrist as I was bringing the weight off the floor. Today there is a persistent pain in that wrist.
Any ideas on what it could be and how long a period of the pain not going away justifies a doctors visit?
Two weeks of not being able to use it is where I would call it in and see a physio. But it depends what kind of pain it is, how severe it is, whether you have any movement limitations etc. If it's not working properly, drop any exercises that aggravate it for a week and see if it heals.
Edit: but keep in mind that I'm a moron when it comes to injuries
Price and ordering clothes online is intimidating, but boy is the thought of a pair of jeans that fit in the legs without being massive in the waist tempting
Someone go buy some and give us a review
I am curious about the fit too, but not just for the leg room. Leg room is all well and good but my hips are between 5 and 6 inches bigger than my waist due to my giant ass and may I join the ladies of the world in wishing that someone would solve that problem.
Now I wouldn't say that it went up easy, and I wouldn't say I had to do it twice because my dumb ass spotter put his hands on the first time and I definitely wouldn't say that I tweaked something in my lower back, but I will say that I got a 150kg bench press PR today.
Price and ordering clothes online is intimidating, but boy is the thought of a pair of jeans that fit in the legs without being massive in the waist tempting
Someone go buy some and give us a review
I am curious about the fit too, but not just for the leg room. Leg room is all well and good but my hips are between 5 and 6 inches bigger than my waist due to my giant ass and may I join the ladies of the world in wishing that someone would solve that problem.
My waist is 26". My hips are 41". The struggle is real. Someday I will throw down the money and get some barbell apparel jeans. Until then, I wear lots of skirts.
Kinda thinking I might need a Christmas present. Any suggestions on where to pick up a pair of Ironmaster dumbbells (they seem to be the best reviewed) for maybe a better deal than Amazon? US/PNW area. Most of the sources I know tend to the "solid cast iron" sorts of things.
Is that separate to gout or are they the same thing?
It could be related, more likely to be symptomatic of arthritis.
Tenovitis apparently is related to gonorrhea bacteria and boy that would be a surprise.
You had to find out sooner or later.
I'm out with pretty bad golfer's elbow in both elbows at the moment. Can't pick up a 10kg dumbbell or hold a bar on my back without a good amount of pain.
Back squats, deadlifts, rows, chin ups and all dumbbell work is off the menu until next year at the earliest.
It's bad times.
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I can usually make do with a safety bar when I've dinged up my shoulders or elbows. You might be able to get some squat volume in with a safety bar.
I don't have access to one at the moment unfortunately. Wish I did though because it would be perfect. Anyway, I'm getting by okay: front squats, split squats (either Cossack grip or zercher), leg press and a few bits of band work. And I can still bench without any pain.
I can't curl though. Is life even worth living anymore?
I don't have access to one at the moment unfortunately. Wish I did though because it would be perfect. Anyway, I'm getting by okay: front squats, split squats (either Cossack grip or zercher), leg press and a few bits of band work. And I can still bench without any pain.
I can't curl though. Is life even worth living anymore?
Curl up and cry - next best thing. I would kill for a safety bar at my gym.
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i set my feet closer to hip width than shoulder width. also started with the bar 1 inch from my shins.
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That's good. I think I did.
Animal-based lifting planner
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OLcAGbXhWIVcl5IziVpG0eKFJS3xi_Sac9kYMkRFvD8/edit?usp=sharing
Well, that sure gives new meaning to "cheetah curls".
I am ashamed
I got "Female Emperor Penguin" in one case. Which is both a little humbling, because of sheer lack of majesty, and educational, because I had no idea whatsoever they weighed that much.
Unfortunately I uploaded the wrong video to youtube.
And because it seems that my sticking point for bench is at the midway point I threw in some floor presses as well and worked my way up 140kg for a single.
Time to get huge!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OLcAGbXhWIVcl5IziVpG0eKFJS3xi_Sac9kYMkRFvD8/edit?usp=sharing
i hope i got the right size, hrm, i might've gotten a half size too small but let's hope they fit and i don't need to exchange em
You want them snug and tight.
It looks better than before.
Three small things which I think you could improve:
1. Squeeze into position even harder to get your back as flat as possible. I often tell the people I train with that a well-executed pull is nearly all setup; if you can get so tight that it sucks before the weight is even off the floor, you're in good shape.
2. Cue the lats from the start. I see the bar get a bit in front of you off the floor, especially on rep four. This will make it a lot tougher to stay in braced extension.
3. This may not be possible, since you look pretty short-torso'd, but I'd drop the hips about 1". You may have to start half an inch further from the bar.
Gave front squats another crack, still fuck that shit, but then I tried some high bar closer stance squats in my oly shoes and yeah, that's going to be my go to secondary lift on deadlift days. Felt it in my quads like whoa, gonna Platz these noodles up.
I've been squatting high bar close stance for four weeks now, with light days being 5x10. Soon all I'll be able to wear are short shorts and pajamas.
My greatest fear at the office is that someone will throw a shiny penny in front of me...
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OLcAGbXhWIVcl5IziVpG0eKFJS3xi_Sac9kYMkRFvD8/edit?usp=sharing
http://barbellapparel.com/
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Someone go buy some and give us a review
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Any ideas on what it could be and how long a period of the pain not going away justifies a doctors visit?
Two weeks of not being able to use it is where I would call it in and see a physio. But it depends what kind of pain it is, how severe it is, whether you have any movement limitations etc. If it's not working properly, drop any exercises that aggravate it for a week and see if it heals.
Edit: but keep in mind that I'm a moron when it comes to injuries
It could be related, more likely to be symptomatic of arthritis.
Tenovitis apparently is related to gonorrhea bacteria and boy that would be a surprise.
I am curious about the fit too, but not just for the leg room. Leg room is all well and good but my hips are between 5 and 6 inches bigger than my waist due to my giant ass and may I join the ladies of the world in wishing that someone would solve that problem.
Up 20 lbs since the beginning of the year!
... with a decent bit of fat gain but hey at least I am stronger too
My waist is 26". My hips are 41". The struggle is real. Someday I will throw down the money and get some barbell apparel jeans. Until then, I wear lots of skirts.
You had to find out sooner or later.
I'm out with pretty bad golfer's elbow in both elbows at the moment. Can't pick up a 10kg dumbbell or hold a bar on my back without a good amount of pain.
Back squats, deadlifts, rows, chin ups and all dumbbell work is off the menu until next year at the earliest.
It's bad times.
I can't curl though. Is life even worth living anymore?
Curl up and cry - next best thing. I would kill for a safety bar at my gym.