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Posted: 11/26/2022 12:36:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoonerBorn: What is your opinion on them? Here is my issue. I've had a nagging shoulder pain for the last six months. Probably due to throwing baseball batting practice for my kiddo 3x a week, but I also get it after doing squats. Does this take much of the pressure off the shoulders? I'm not going to stop squatting regardless, but hoping this helps. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoonerBorn: Originally Posted By Jarcese: Titan V2 is 10% off and Elite FTS is $365 + $90 shipping. That's the cheapest the Elite bar has been in a long time and regarded as the best. Titan is supposedly an exact copy, but cheaper and free shipping. I bought my Elite bar on Black Friday last year and I believe I paid $425 and free shipping so roughly same price as this year's deal. I would have gone with the Titan bar, but it was OOS most of last year. Here is my issue. I've had a nagging shoulder pain for the last six months. Probably due to throwing baseball batting practice for my kiddo 3x a week, but I also get it after doing squats. Does this take much of the pressure off the shoulders? I'm not going to stop squatting regardless, but hoping this helps. It's different than a regular squat and it will save your shoulders. Much harder on your core than a regular squat. If you're just trying to mimic a normal squat, but save your shoulders, you can get off way cheaper with a rackable camber bar, the trapezoid shaped bar, not the curved "Duffalo" bar. The SSB feels like a front squat to me. |
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Posted: 11/26/2022 1:03:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jcatcg: I'm not who you're quoting, but if you have shoulder issues an SSB is absolutely wonderful. Likely the best investment you can make for your gym after a basic rack, bar and plates. Of the two mentioned before, the geometry is pretty much identical. The EliteFTS is made in the USA and you pay a premium for that. The Titan is cheaper but imported. The only significant functional difference is that the EliteFTS is powder coated while the Titan has a chrome finish. Neither finish is particularly durable, but the Titan is reported as less prone to chipping, etc. For what it's worth, I have (specialty) bars from Rogue, Titan, Kabuki, BoS and Rep, so not tied to any particular brand, but I went with the Titan for my SSB. Ordered the V2 since it was 10% off and in stock. |
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Posted: 11/26/2022 1:15:00 PM EDT
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$329 and free shipping at REP Fitness. I haven’t used it but their benches are solid if that’s any indication.
Safety Squat Bar |
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Posted: 11/26/2022 1:32:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jarcese: It's different than a regular squat and it will save your shoulders. Much harder on your core than a regular squat. If you're just trying to mimic a normal squat, but save your shoulders, you can get off way cheaper with a rackable camber bar, the trapezoid shaped bar, not the curved "Duffalo" bar. The SSB feels like a front squat to me. |
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Posted: 11/26/2022 2:48:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jcatcg: You know what's interesting about that. You're absolutely correct that it's a bit different movement. An SSB brings in more quad and upper back. I my experience though, I've gotten a great carryover to a standard low bar squat. Whenever I do a block of SSB squats and then go back to a low bar squat, any gains transfer pretty much 1:1. |
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Posted: 11/26/2022 11:30:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GUNGUY148]
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I bought the elite safety squat bar 6 or so months ago as I was having shoulder issues with anything over 275. It was a great investment IMO. As others have stayed it's definitely a bit of a different lift with much more upper back engagement. It took me a couple months to get the weights up to where I was squatting with a straight bar.
The first time I used it I of course did a few reps with just the bar, then loaded a plate on each side and did 10 reps. I had never felt anything hit my upper back like that did. Prior to the SSB I had always squatted low bar only, if someone squats high bar or front it may not be such a drastic shock to their upper back. I've been working diligently on my shoulder flexibility close to 10x a week for the last couple months, last week I squatted with the straight bar for the first time since I bought the SSB. I did 3x5 @315 fairly easily with just some shoulder discomfort, nothing screaming at me or trying to lock up. I'll probably start mixing in conventional squats again. |
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Posted: 11/27/2022 3:26:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MAbowhunter: Smelling salts with a cold was a terrible idea  , it was a delayed reaction too, I was about to get under the bar when I started to gag and had to pull out my mouthpiece to hack up some grossness. Wasn't a cold.  This is going to set me back some.
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Posted: 11/27/2022 8:04:54 PM EDT
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I hate ladders, I spent several hours residing the gable end of my shop with fiber cement siding today. I didn't fall off the ladder, but I feel like I did.
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Posted: 11/27/2022 8:05:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MAbowhunter: Wasn't a cold. This is going to set me back some.Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MAbowhunter: Originally Posted By MAbowhunter: Smelling salts with a cold was a terrible idea , it was a delayed reaction too, I was about to get under the bar when I started to gag and had to pull out my mouthpiece to hack up some grossness.Wasn't a cold. This is going to set me back some.Get some bad turkey? |
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Posted: 11/27/2022 8:27:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MAbowhunter: Wasn't a cold. This is going to set me back some.Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MAbowhunter: Originally Posted By MAbowhunter: Smelling salts with a cold was a terrible idea , it was a delayed reaction too, I was about to get under the bar when I started to gag and had to pull out my mouthpiece to hack up some grossness.Wasn't a cold. This is going to set me back some. |
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Posted: 11/27/2022 8:29:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GUNGUY148: Get some bad turkey? Fucking chicoms. |
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Posted: 11/29/2022 6:45:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MAbowhunter: Fucking chicoms. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MAbowhunter: Originally Posted By GUNGUY148: Get some bad turkey? Fucking chicoms. China is asshole |
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Posted: 11/30/2022 8:07:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: grady]
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Well, my progress is fucked. I was already gonna be two days behind my schedule because of Thanksgiving travel.
Then, blam! I’ve got the fucking flu and I’m wrecked. All my progress depends on never missing days and eating more than I’m comfortable with. Any miss, and I miss. I haven’t been able eat anything at all for three days. It’s gonna take me months to recover from this. I guess I’ll say goodbye to a 600 deadlift and 405 bench within the next year. 
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Posted: 11/30/2022 8:28:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By grady: Well, my progress is fucked. I was already gonna be two days behind my schedule because of Thanksgiving travel. Then, blam! I’ve got the fucking flu and I’m wrecked. All my progress depends on never missing days and eating more than I’m comfortable with. Any miss, and I miss. I haven’t been able eat anything at all for three days. It’s gonna take me months to recover from this. I guess I’ll say goodbye to a 600 deadlift and 405 bench within the next year. That sucks dude. Hope you get better soon, I've had the flu and have covid right now. The flu was worse. |
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Posted: 11/30/2022 11:02:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By grady: Well, my progress is fucked. I was already gonna be two days behind my schedule because of Thanksgiving travel. Then, blam! I've got the fucking flu and I'm wrecked. All my progress depends on never missing days and eating more than I'm comfortable with. Any miss, and I miss. I haven't been able eat anything at all for three days. It's gonna take me months to recover from this. I guess I'll say goodbye to a 600 deadlift and 405 bench within the next year. |
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Posted: 11/30/2022 11:14:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By grady: Well, my progress is fucked. I was already gonna be two days behind my schedule because of Thanksgiving travel. Then, blam! I’ve got the fucking flu and I’m wrecked. All my progress depends on never missing days and eating more than I’m comfortable with. Any miss, and I miss. I haven’t been able eat anything at all for three days. It’s gonna take me months to recover from this. I guess I’ll say goodbye to a 600 deadlift and 405 bench within the next year. That blows man, when you're better a force feeed will be required. If you don't leave with the meat sweats, 130 bpm waddling out, and high blood pressure for the rest of the day you've failed us. |
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Posted: 12/6/2022 3:35:00 PM EDT
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I'm pretty bummed out that this training cycle got fucked and I'm going to have to drop the weight on the next cycle. I've lost over 10lbs and still have a cough, I don't want to think about how much of a hit my strength took. I know my cardio took a substantial hit.
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Posted: 12/14/2022 8:52:49 PM EDT
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I think I'm sick, or something. I pretty much feel ok but have zero energy and I slept 10 hours Monday and Tuesday night, I got home at 4pm today and took a 2.5 hour nap. I'm still exhausted.
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Posted: 12/14/2022 11:28:20 PM EDT
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Looks like we’ve all gone down the shutter at the same time.
I still haven’t gotten back under the bar. |
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Posted: 12/15/2022 10:14:18 AM EDT
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I haven't either, I'm still fucking coughing.
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Posted: 12/15/2022 4:09:28 PM EDT
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I took a full rest week off and took vacation last week to wire a 2700 sq/ft building basically by myself. Did 45 recessed wafer lights so I got plenty of 1 legged squats up on to my platform. Woke up today feeling like everyone else here. Hopefully just drywall and insulation caked in my head and not the plague.
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Posted: 12/15/2022 6:39:46 PM EDT
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Well, at least we can all turn into weak little bitches together.
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Posted: 12/15/2022 7:12:46 PM EDT
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Everyone should have one of these for their home gym.
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Posted: 12/15/2022 7:34:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jcatcg: Everyone should have one of these for their home gym. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/374770/dontbeabitch-2232164.jpg I don't need a flag. The vermin squeak encouragement at me. 
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Posted: 12/15/2022 7:44:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jcatcg: Everyone should have one of these for their home gym. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/374770/dontbeabitch-2232164.jpg I'd have to go to the basement to read the sign, ima sit on the couch instead 
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Posted: 12/22/2022 3:07:04 PM EDT
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I managed to hit my goal of a 500lb squat before the end of the year. Been there before, but its been a while. Couple weeks ago I set up a camera and got under it but came up a little short on depth. The weight intimidated me a bit. This time I nailed depth, and then hit a second rep that felt clean as well. 500x2, but of course I did not set up a camera because I didn't think I'd even get one. The intention was really just to fell the weight again.
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Posted: 12/22/2022 3:24:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Thor: I managed to hit my goal of a 500lb squat before the end of the year. Been there before, but its been a while. Couple weeks ago I set up a camera and got under it but came up a little short on depth. The weight intimidated me a bit. This time I nailed depth, and then hit a second rep that felt clean as well. 500x2, but of course I did not set up a camera because I didn't think I'd even get one. The intention was really just to fell the weight again. Congrats. That's a nice way to end the year. I've never quite got there. Seems like every time I get close something else goes wrong with my body. Maybe next year. |
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Posted: 12/22/2022 6:36:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Thor: I managed to hit my goal of a 500lb squat before the end of the year. Been there before, but its been a while. Couple weeks ago I set up a camera and got under it but came up a little short on depth. The weight intimidated me a bit. This time I nailed depth, and then hit a second rep that felt clean as well. 500x2, but of course I did not set up a camera because I didn't think I'd even get one. The intention was really just to fell the weight again. Congrats! That's solid man, great work. |
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Posted: 12/22/2022 10:56:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Thor: I managed to hit my goal of a 500lb squat before the end of the year. Been there before, but its been a while. Couple weeks ago I set up a camera and got under it but came up a little short on depth. The weight intimidated me a bit. This time I nailed depth, and then hit a second rep that felt clean as well. 500x2, but of course I did not set up a camera because I didn't think I'd even get one. The intention was really just to fell the weight again. Nice job! 
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Posted: 12/23/2022 7:14:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Thor: I managed to hit my goal of a 500lb squat before the end of the year. Been there before, but its been a while. Couple weeks ago I set up a camera and got under it but came up a little short on depth. The weight intimidated me a bit. This time I nailed depth, and then hit a second rep that felt clean as well. 500x2, but of course I did not set up a camera because I didn't think I'd even get one. The intention was really just to fell the weight again. That's awesome.  
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Posted: 12/24/2022 11:05:51 PM EDT
[#31]
Merry Christmas, gentlemen!
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Posted: 12/25/2022 10:45:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By grady: Merry Christmas, gentlemen! Merry Christmas, I'm fixing to go lift before the festivities start. |
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Posted: 12/25/2022 7:35:21 PM EDT
[#33]
Hope everyone had a great Christmas!
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Posted: 12/26/2022 3:14:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GUNGUY148: Congrats! That's solid man, great work. Thanks guys. It felt pretty awesome to fail, then hit it for two the second attempt. Today I worked my way up to a 375 pause bench. 335 was way easier than expected, 355 moved smoothly, and there was no grinding to push up the 375. No pain but when I locked out there was a noticeable unevenness. Left arm was more flared to take pressure from my shoulder I suppose. I really want to push myself but I have always hurt myself at or on the approach to 400, even when I was 10yrs younger. I'm moving in less than two weeks. I may have mentioned I already found an awesome gym down the street from the new house. The best part is I will be self employed so I have more than 40 mins over lunch break to train. I'll finally have time to focus on strong lifts. Hope everyone had a good Christmas! |
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Posted: 12/26/2022 3:57:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Thor: Thanks guys. It felt pretty awesome to fail, then hit it for two the second attempt. Today I worked my way up to a 375 pause bench. 335 was way easier than expected, 355 moved smoothly, and there was no grinding to push up the 375. No pain but when I locked out there was a noticeable unevenness. Left arm was more flared to take pressure from my shoulder I suppose. I really want to push myself but I have always hurt myself at or on the approach to 400, even when I was 10yrs younger. I'm moving in less than two weeks. I may have mentioned I already found an awesome gym down the street from the new house. The best part is I will be self employed so I have more than 40 mins over lunch break to train. I'll finally have time to focus on strong lifts. Hope everyone had a good Christmas! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Thor: Originally Posted By GUNGUY148: Congrats! That's solid man, great work. Thanks guys. It felt pretty awesome to fail, then hit it for two the second attempt. Today I worked my way up to a 375 pause bench. 335 was way easier than expected, 355 moved smoothly, and there was no grinding to push up the 375. No pain but when I locked out there was a noticeable unevenness. Left arm was more flared to take pressure from my shoulder I suppose. I really want to push myself but I have always hurt myself at or on the approach to 400, even when I was 10yrs younger. I'm moving in less than two weeks. I may have mentioned I already found an awesome gym down the street from the new house. The best part is I will be self employed so I have more than 40 mins over lunch break to train. I'll finally have time to focus on strong lifts. Hope everyone had a good Christmas! Thats awesome. Sounds like you've done well at life. |
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Posted: 12/27/2022 11:18:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GUNGUY148: Thats awesome. Sounds like you've done well at life. Well, I have been, and hopefully I can keep it going! I'm leaving a six figure job, moving to a new state, and my plan is a gut feeling due to what I might as well admit feels like a higher power dropping giant neon signs in front of me and my wife. I feel like every unrealistic "yeah, that would be nice" idea we've talked about has had something to make it a reality present itself shortly afterwards. Now that it's all final we have zero debt and enough money to pay the bills for 2 years. That gives me time to build up my business and allows me to take it easy for the next few years and spend time with my daughter before she goes to school. |
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Posted: 12/27/2022 4:00:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Thor: Well, I have been, and hopefully I can keep it going! I'm leaving a six figure job, moving to a new state, and my plan is a gut feeling due to what I might as well admit feels like a higher power dropping giant neon signs in front of me and my wife. I feel like every unrealistic "yeah, that would be nice" idea we've talked about has had something to make it a reality present itself shortly afterwards. Now that it's all final we have zero debt and enough money to pay the bills for 2 years. That gives me time to build up my business and allows me to take it easy for the next few years and spend time with my daughter before she goes to school. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Thor: Originally Posted By GUNGUY148: Thats awesome. Sounds like you've done well at life. Well, I have been, and hopefully I can keep it going! I'm leaving a six figure job, moving to a new state, and my plan is a gut feeling due to what I might as well admit feels like a higher power dropping giant neon signs in front of me and my wife. I feel like every unrealistic "yeah, that would be nice" idea we've talked about has had something to make it a reality present itself shortly afterwards. Now that it's all final we have zero debt and enough money to pay the bills for 2 years. That gives me time to build up my business and allows me to take it easy for the next few years and spend time with my daughter before she goes to school. Thants great man, I wish you the best of success. I'd be way to scared to leave my job lol. |
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Posted: 1/2/2023 3:49:03 PM EDT
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Well, 10 months after blowing out a disc I’m ready to start powerlifting for weight again.
After needing to start back over at literally “being able to walk without pain” again, then basic lifting in august of last year, my goal is to work back to a 1k total by June. The pain is mostly gone and I think what’s left is largely mental. I need to prove to my brain that my body is capable. |
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Posted: 1/2/2023 8:51:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By moximouse: Well, 10 months after blowing out a disc I’m ready to start powerlifting for weight again. After needing to start back over at literally “being able to walk without pain” again, then basic lifting in august of last year, my goal is to work back to a 1k total by June. The pain is mostly gone and I think what’s left is largely mental. I need to prove to my brain that my body is capable. Glad you're recovering, get strong man. |
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Posted: 1/3/2023 10:14:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GUNGUY148: Glad you're recovering, get strong man. I’ll try and post in the thread periodically as I hit milestones. Or blow it out again 😂 |
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Posted: 1/6/2023 10:29:23 PM EDT
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I'm going to change up my routine and goals a bit, I'm reasonably okay with my size and strength and I think to drastically increase either would take more dedication than I can give, drugs, calories, and likely injuries.
I am going to increase my overall fitness level and attempt to keep as much strength and size as possible. I've been the cardio hater forever, but I bought a echo bike 3 months ago, been hitting it and corrective exercises 4 morning a week while strength training 4 evenings a week. I'd like to add run a mile at a decent time, do some box jumps, sand bag work, etc. I'm sure I'll be making a mess of things soon, wish me luck
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Posted: 1/9/2023 10:48:55 AM EDT
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Started lifting again this morning, 15lbs lighter than before I got covid. I dropped the training maxes 10% for all 4 lifts and I still only got 4 on the 5+ set of ohp, only 125lbs. On the bench BBB I only got 2 sets of 10 and 1 set of 9 at 118lbs. Also the tendonitis in my right arm has gotten worse not better with the break from lifting.
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Posted: 1/10/2023 9:35:01 AM EDT
[Last Edit: GUNGUY148]
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MAbowhunter: Started lifting again this morning, 15lbs lighter than before I got covid. I dropped the training maxes 10% for all 4 lifts and I still only got 4 on the 5+ set of ohp, only 125lbs. On the bench BBB I only got 2 sets of 10 and 1 set of 9 at 118lbs. Also the tendonitis in my right arm has gotten worse not better with the break from lifting. Brutal, it took me months to fully recover my strength and lung capacity. Everyday life stuff was fine but the gym or splitting firewood kicked my ass. You'll get back to where you were, try not to let it get you down. The mind fuck is my biggest issue anytime I have a set back. |
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Posted: 1/10/2023 11:25:23 AM EDT
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I haven’t been able to touch the bar since the day before Thanksgiving. Life has thrown us some cruel twists since then.
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Posted: 1/10/2023 12:30:13 PM EDT
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Today went slightly better than yesterday. 298.5lbs for 7 on deadlift and 218lbs for a tough 2 sets of 10 and 1 set of 7 on a 14in box ( I just bought the 16/14/12in box last week and this was my first time box squatting, 14in has me at or just below parallel). I might have been able to get 1 more but I didn't want to risk getting stuck. Cardio has definitely taken a hit.
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Posted: 1/10/2023 7:45:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By grady: I haven’t been able to touch the bar since the day before Thanksgiving. Life has thrown us some cruel twists since then. Damn bro that sucks, I hope you get everything squared away soon. |
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Posted: 1/10/2023 7:48:00 PM EDT
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I lifted this morning at the hotel in San diego I'm at, they have all the silly machines, 50# dumbells, and a dual cable functional trainer.
Some dildo has stolen the carbiners to attach the handles to the cables 
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Posted: 1/10/2023 8:52:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GUNGUY148: I lifted this morning at the hotel in San diego I'm at, they have all the silly machines, 50# dumbells, and a dual cable functional trainer. Some dildo has stolen the carbiners to attach the handles to the cables Use your shoelaces 
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Posted: 1/11/2023 1:40:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Domnior: Use your shoelaces Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Domnior: Originally Posted By GUNGUY148: I lifted this morning at the hotel in San diego I'm at, they have all the silly machines, 50# dumbells, and a dual cable functional trainer. Some dildo has stolen the carbiners to attach the handles to the cables Use your shoelaces I tried real hard to MacGyver the handles on, enough so that I hope no one was watching me fail at redneck rigging gym equipment |
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Posted: 1/11/2023 8:17:10 PM EDT
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So between some minor surgery and a general lack of motivation/discipline, I've been slacking off a bit.
 But there's nothing to get you going again like some new shiny being delivered to your door  |
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