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Posted: 1/12/2019 11:27:08 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Cameronswmp9]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sitdwnandhngon:
They feel incredibly natural for me as long as I have lifting shoes on. The hard part for me is the wrist mobility for the clean grip. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sitdwnandhngon:
Originally Posted By thormx538:
Anyone else find front squats to be one of the most exhausting things out there? I was doing 4x8 the other night at like 70% of my back squat and I'm still sore today. Core, upper back, traps, quads, everything. The hard part for me is the wrist mobility for the clean grip. ETA: somewhat of a double tap, didn't take at first but did later? Weird. |
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Posted: 1/12/2019 3:58:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sitdwnandhngon:
They feel incredibly natural for me as long as I have lifting shoes on. The hard part for me is the wrist mobility for the clean grip. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sitdwnandhngon:
Originally Posted By thormx538:
Anyone else find front squats to be one of the most exhausting things out there? I was doing 4x8 the other night at like 70% of my back squat and I'm still sore today. Core, upper back, traps, quads, everything. The hard part for me is the wrist mobility for the clean grip. With that, I also wouldn't mind adding some oly lifts, but that's going to be down the road |
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Posted: 1/12/2019 5:26:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/12/2019 5:48:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thormx538:
Anyone else find front squats to be one of the most exhausting things out there? I was doing 4x8 the other night at like 70% of my back squat and I'm still sore today. Core, upper back, traps, quads, everything. |
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Posted: 1/12/2019 5:50:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CLICKBANGBANG:
Hopefully he said the right name when he was at the alter with her. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CLICKBANGBANG:
Originally Posted By 03RN: Congrats man! How was it? 
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Posted: 1/12/2019 5:53:22 PM EDT
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Been a lot more consistent these last 2 weeks. I made it to the gym twice per week plus 3 good workouts at home each week.
I pulled 455x5 with no sweat, then 475 for an easy single. Felt really good but didn't feel like pushing must past that. |
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Posted: 1/15/2019 9:34:44 PM EDT
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Broke thread
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Posted: 1/15/2019 9:55:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN:
Been a lot more consistent these last 2 weeks. I made it to the gym twice per week plus 3 good workouts at home each week. I pulled 455x5 with no sweat, then 475 for an easy single. Felt really good but didn't feel like pushing must past that. |
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Posted: 1/15/2019 11:40:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By grady:
I can’t wait for the day that I’m talking about anything over 400 being easy. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By grady:
Originally Posted By 03RN:
Been a lot more consistent these last 2 weeks. I made it to the gym twice per week plus 3 good workouts at home each week. I pulled 455x5 with no sweat, then 475 for an easy single. Felt really good but didn't feel like pushing must past that. |
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Posted: 1/16/2019 4:13:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN:
Been a lot more consistent these last 2 weeks. I made it to the gym twice per week plus 3 good workouts at home each week. I pulled 455x5 with no sweat, then 475 for an easy single. Felt really good but didn't feel like pushing must past that. 
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Posted: 1/16/2019 5:12:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By grady:
I can’t wait for the day that I’m talking about anything over 400 being easy. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By grady:
Originally Posted By 03RN:
Been a lot more consistent these last 2 weeks. I made it to the gym twice per week plus 3 good workouts at home each week. I pulled 455x5 with no sweat, then 475 for an easy single. Felt really good but didn't feel like pushing must past that. Next cycle I am going to go for 3 plate deadlift |
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Posted: 1/16/2019 8:28:38 PM EDT
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I surprised myself today and got 455 once. I don’t think I had much more in me though. Also squatted 375 which is a PR for me. I can’t wear a belt right now so it was a good confidence booster that my back held up and felt strong. I may see 4 plates again after all.
I like deadlift day. |
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Posted: 1/18/2019 8:05:18 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/18/2019 8:23:16 PM EDT
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How do you guys do deload weeks?
I followed the book and did 40/50/60% and I fucking hate it. Luckily its almost over. Running the FSL Beginners, so I am wondering if doing the 5's "Im not doing jack shit" just for less volume would also count as a deload? |
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Posted: 1/18/2019 8:43:54 PM EDT
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Back up to a 2x bodyweight squat for the first time since April I think. Just hit 370 @ 184lb
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Posted: 1/18/2019 8:45:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thormx538:
Back up to a 2x bodyweight squat for the first time since April I think. Just hit 370 @ 184lb I never got to 2xs. I was really close though. |
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Posted: 1/18/2019 9:10:07 PM EDT
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My slingshot came in too, just finished up with it after my normal bench sets. It's pretty awesome, seems to allow my shoulder to stay in position like you were saying.
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Posted: 1/18/2019 9:20:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cameronswmp9:
How do you guys do deload weeks? I followed the book and did 40/50/60% and I fucking hate it. Luckily its almost over. Running the FSL Beginners, so I am wondering if doing the 5's "Im not doing jack shit" just for less volume would also count as a deload? |
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Posted: 1/18/2019 10:03:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thormx538:
My slingshot came in too, just finished up with it after my normal bench sets. It's pretty awesome, seems to allow my shoulder to stay in position like you were saying. |
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Posted: 1/19/2019 1:35:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryRounded back like an angry cat. I give you’re wife three days to live with sloppy lifts like that....
GD is so dumb. Still nice lifts. My wife is at a 200lb 1RM, well below what your wife has there. Good lifting. |
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Posted: 1/19/2019 7:54:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW:
Rounded back like an angry cat. I give you’re wife three days to live with sloppy lifts like that.... GD is so dumb. Still nice lifts. My wife is at a 200lb 1RM, well below what your wife has there. Good lifting. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW:
GD is so dumb. Still nice lifts. My wife is at a 200lb 1RM, well below what your wife has there. Good lifting. I'm not worried about GD. The haters are typically the ones who can't lift shit. I think everyone who I recognize as lifters in that thread thought the form was fine. Maybe not perfect form but neither do I on heavy doubles. |
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Posted: 1/19/2019 9:43:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CLICKBANGBANG:
Do the program. If it's deload, deload and do the program. Stick to the program. When the program says to lift big weight, do that. When it says to lift jack shit, then do that. Whether you fucking hate it or fucking love it, do the program. The program can be done before or after fucking. As long as the fucking doesn't limit you from doing the program as the program is programed. Get the program done. The program doesn't care if it's day or night or before or after work, as long as you are doing it. Just do the program. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CLICKBANGBANG:
Originally Posted By Cameronswmp9:
How do you guys do deload weeks? I followed the book and did 40/50/60% and I fucking hate it. Luckily its almost over. Running the FSL Beginners, so I am wondering if doing the 5's "Im not doing jack shit" just for less volume would also count as a deload? |
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Posted: 1/19/2019 9:48:40 AM EDT
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Pulled 475x4, was easy. Even after 455x5
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Posted: 1/19/2019 10:13:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CLICKBANGBANG:
Do the program. If it's deload, deload and do the program. Stick to the program. When the program says to lift big weight, do that. When it says to lift jack shit, then do that. Whether you fucking hate it or fucking love it, do the program. The program can be done before or after fucking. As long as the fucking doesn't limit you from doing the program as the program is programed. Get the program done. The program doesn't care if it's day or night or before or after work, as long as you are doing it. Just do the program. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CLICKBANGBANG:
Originally Posted By Cameronswmp9:
How do you guys do deload weeks? I followed the book and did 40/50/60% and I fucking hate it. Luckily its almost over. Running the FSL Beginners, so I am wondering if doing the 5's "Im not doing jack shit" just for less volume would also count as a deload? |
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Posted: 1/19/2019 11:19:27 AM EDT
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There’s a version called Karl’s method that moves a bit quicker. It’s more like 5/1. I never did the deload week. Seems like vacations and work travel deload me often enough.
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Posted: 1/19/2019 2:06:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RolandofGilead]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cameronswmp9:
How do you guys do deload weeks? I followed the book and did 40/50/60% and I fucking hate it. Luckily its almost over. Running the FSL Beginners, so I am wondering if doing the 5's "Im not doing jack shit" just for less volume would also count as a deload? Wendler even mentions this in the book somewhere IIRC he says if you feel good and aren't regressing or stalling, then go ahead and skip. I usually didn't skip two in a row though. ETA- in the 2nd edition one he says not to deload if you're training 2 times a week, that's what I was remember. IMO if it's optional or discouraged if you're training 2 times a week, then you should "listen to your body" if you're lifting 3-4 times a week. I skipped them often and was fine. YMMV. |
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Posted: 1/19/2019 9:14:15 PM EDT
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I put a knee sleeve on almost 2 hours before I got to the gym today and it felt pretty good for squats.
PR actually, or close to it anyway. Felt good. 425x3 |
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Posted: 1/19/2019 9:18:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW:
I put a knee sleeve on almost 2 hours before I got to the gym today and it felt pretty good for squats. PR actually, or close to it anyway. Felt good. 425x3  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrIchxld618Have you tried with the bar lower? |
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Posted: 1/19/2019 9:19:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW:
I put a knee sleeve on almost 2 hours before I got to the gym today and it felt pretty good for squats. PR actually, or close to it anyway. Felt good. 425x3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrIchxld618That's a orm of 450 lbs. You'll have to check the math. I'm not an engineer. |
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Posted: 1/19/2019 9:30:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CLICKBANGBANG: Damn! Grinders! Nice going. That's a orm of 450 lbs. You'll have to check the math. I'm not an engineer. |
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Posted: 1/22/2019 3:20:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AnvilUSMC:
Thanks man. I am glad to see you haven't given up on the knee and are making some good progress. I've just been full of excuses not to lift for the past number of months so I don't have a whole lot to post about unfortunately. I was thinking of @LawyerUp too. I haven't ordered any coffee in awhile and have been on a bit of a kick making cappuccinos lately. Need some good beans to add some more style! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AnvilUSMC:
Originally Posted By SCW:
My knee is bipolar. Either it hurts like hell and I can't squat, or it doesn't hurt at all and I can squat great. No middle ground, and I'm struggling to find what it is that makes it hurt. Today I got 10 reps at 45lbs. At least my strength is maintaining well as I lose weight. I'm down to 220 now, trying to slowly lose fat without losing any muscle and get to about 200-205 by mid summer or so. @AnvilUSMC glad to see you posting again, you and the rest of your VA/WVA buddies have been pretty quiet around here lately. I hope LawyerUp is doing well, haven't heard from him in a while other than the occasional coffee delivery. I was thinking of @LawyerUp too. I haven't ordered any coffee in awhile and have been on a bit of a kick making cappuccinos lately. Need some good beans to add some more style! |
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Posted: 1/22/2019 7:24:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW:
My app says a 1RM said it's 468, but either way it's pretty good for me. I did a chest/ shoulder/ tri workout with my brother yesterday. He said he doesn’t like me anymore today. |
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Posted: 1/22/2019 7:25:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LawyerUp:
Hey man, I've been busy and haven't made coffee in a while.... Finally picked up a steel log again the other day and it felt good. |
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Posted: 1/22/2019 7:26:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CLICKBANGBANG: I’ve found different apps and calculators can throw slightly different numbers. I’m just glad my wife isn’t stronger than you. I did a chest/ shoulder/ tri workout with my brother yesterday. He said he doesn’t like me anymore today. |
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Posted: 1/22/2019 7:47:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW:
I put a knee sleeve on almost 2 hours before I got to the gym today and it felt pretty good for squats. PR actually, or close to it anyway. Felt good. 425x3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrIchxld618 |
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Posted: 1/22/2019 7:49:27 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN:
Pulled 475x4, was easy. Even after 455x5 |
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Posted: 1/22/2019 7:53:57 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nyalaman:
NICE GRIND! |
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Posted: 1/22/2019 7:57:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW: thanks, it looks like a grind but I'm really slow on my 135lb squats too. I just never know which squat will cause the knee to hurt so I'm slow-slow-slow. It's dumb, I need to get over it. 
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Posted: 1/22/2019 8:17:36 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By nyalaman:
Strong. Originally Posted By SCW: thanks, it looks like a grind but I'm really slow on my 135lb squats too. I just never know which squat will cause the knee to hurt so I'm slow-slow-slow. It's dumb, I need to get over it. |
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Posted: 1/23/2019 7:09:48 PM EDT
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So I’ve been working on this for almost 10 years now:
Seems like every time I get close my fucked up back would get in the way. Then spending most of last year in the hospital was a setback too. |
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Posted: 1/23/2019 7:28:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BASE:
So I’ve been working on this for almost 10 years now: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/196570/25055F37-3308-4BB6-AE45-EEA225DED223-819013.jpg Seems like every time I get close my fucked up back would get in the way. Then spending most of last year in the hospital was a setback too. 
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Posted: 1/23/2019 7:32:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BASE:
So I’ve been working on this for almost 10 years now: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/196570/25055F37-3308-4BB6-AE45-EEA225DED223-819013.jpg Seems like every time I get close my fucked up back would get in the way. Then spending most of last year in the hospital was a setback too. |
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Posted: 1/23/2019 7:40:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BASE:
So I’ve been working on this for almost 10 years now: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/196570/25055F37-3308-4BB6-AE45-EEA225DED223-819013.jpg Seems like every time I get close my fucked up back would get in the way. Then spending most of last year in the hospital was a setback too. |
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Posted: 1/23/2019 7:58:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BASE:
So I’ve been working on this for almost 10 years now: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/196570/25055F37-3308-4BB6-AE45-EEA225DED223-819013.jpg Seems like every time I get close my fucked up back would get in the way. Then spending most of last year in the hospital was a setback too. |
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Posted: 1/23/2019 8:00:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW:
Congrats! Is that heel up over there? Time for some lifting shoes maybe? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW:
Originally Posted By BASE:
So I’ve been working on this for almost 10 years now: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/196570/25055F37-3308-4BB6-AE45-EEA225DED223-819013.jpg Seems like every time I get close my fucked up back would get in the way. Then spending most of last year in the hospital was a setback too. Looks like he’s got the same Do-Wins I’ve got. |
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Posted: 1/23/2019 8:21:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By grady:
Heel’s down. Looks like he’s got the same Do-Wins I’ve got. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By grady:
Originally Posted By SCW:
Originally Posted By BASE:
So I’ve been working on this for almost 10 years now: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/196570/25055F37-3308-4BB6-AE45-EEA225DED223-819013.jpg Seems like every time I get close my fucked up back would get in the way. Then spending most of last year in the hospital was a setback too. Looks like he’s got the same Do-Wins I’ve got. It was an ugly one but it made it below parallel and ended up back on the j-hooks so I'm calling it good enough. Today was deadlift day, I wasn't planning on squatting heavy but I couldn't stand wondering any longer. Mrs BASE isn't nearly as impressed as I am. On to 5 plates I guess. Surely that will impress her... |
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Posted: 1/23/2019 8:46:13 PM EDT
[#47]
Awesome. 4 plates is a great accomplishment.
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Posted: 1/23/2019 9:31:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BASE:
So I’ve been working on this for almost 10 years now: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/196570/25055F37-3308-4BB6-AE45-EEA225DED223-819013.jpg Seems like every time I get close my fucked up back would get in the way. Then spending most of last year in the hospital was a setback too. |
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Posted: 1/23/2019 9:31:46 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By grady: Heel’s down. Looks like he’s got the same Do-Wins I’ve got. 
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Posted: 1/23/2019 9:34:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: grady]
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KaiK: I hate lifting shoes so much. On deadlifts, they get my hips too high and my back position at the beginning is too flat. So, I go barefoot for deads. |
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