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Posted: 5/27/2020 10:35:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By grady: I ordered the wraps from Cerberus. I’ll check out Stoic.  Attached FileMuch warmth and support. |
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Posted: 5/27/2020 10:36:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: Neither since i dont lift anymore. But old guys i lifted with have used them.  Sad. 
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Posted: 5/27/2020 10:36:12 PM EDT
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Broke thread.
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Posted: 5/27/2020 10:50:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KaiK: Sad. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KaiK: Originally Posted By 03RN: Neither since i dont lift anymore. But old guys i lifted with have used them. Sad. Doing lots of running, pushups, and pullups though. Moving to NH in july maybe ill find some big rocks |
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Posted: 5/28/2020 7:20:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: Doing lots of running, pushups, and pullups though. Moving to NH in july maybe ill find some big rocks Yay. |
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Posted: 5/28/2020 8:40:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RolandofGilead: Yeah having to work through injuries sucks. I decided on burpess partly just because...why not...and mentally for me burpees have always been brutal. This is a way of getting a little mentally tougher too. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RolandofGilead: Originally Posted By CLICKBANGBANG: Originally Posted By RolandofGilead: Originally Posted By CLICKBANGBANG: Originally Posted By thormx538: Originally Posted By RolandofGilead: It was just squatting that did me in this time... you guys would puke if I told you what I was doing now  CrossFit? Probably worse... Calisthenics. Jazzercise... Just kidding. It's even worse  I'm basically doing a shit ton of burpees every day (75-100 in various sets) air squats a few times a week, and working in a few pullups again. A little running too. Oddly enough, the burpees are really doing good things for me. I hate them, but...they're good. I pulled up the OG Jazzercize lady video for my wife a week ago. That thing is awesome. My wife made it 4 seconds before she bailed. I did a million air squats recovering from the back surgery. Paused at the bottoms and partial up paused too. I hated it, but it was all I could do. I do contribute all of the air squats to my greatly increased mobility. I can balls to horse mat flat footed and hold it easily. Full slav. I’m never doing a burpie. Never. If I fell down, I would just wait for someone to come by and pick me up. Yeah having to work through injuries sucks. I decided on burpess partly just because...why not...and mentally for me burpees have always been brutal. This is a way of getting a little mentally tougher too. I have to be careful with burpees, if I get sloppy with them my lower back gets banged up. They do get you sucking wind though. |
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Posted: 5/28/2020 1:21:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: Doing lots of running, pushups, and pullups though. Moving to NH in july maybe ill find some big rocks Oh no shit, which part? |
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Posted: 5/28/2020 1:31:31 PM EDT
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I did about 200 burpees a day for three months straight a couple of years ago. I gained nothing from it except getting better at doing burpees. (Which really doesn't translate to anything else that I do)
It was a complete waist of time for my training. Just my 2 cents. YMMV |
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Posted: 5/28/2020 2:16:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Garyindiane: I did about 200 burpees a day for three months straight a couple of years ago. I gained nothing from it except getting better at doing burpees. (Which really doesn't translate to anything else that I do) It was a complete waist of time for my training. Just my 2 cents. YMMV I use them sometimes as a replacement for running, so essentially just working your lungs. I do them in something like a top of every minute format. Top of each minute for 5-10 minutes you do 30 of them, rest the remainder of the minute. I hate conditioning, but it's mandatory. I had to run to the truck to get a shovel the other day while we were pouring, it was a short run, maybe 60-70 yards. I ran straight to the truck, straight back, and then started using the shovel, and I realized I wasn't even a little winded, which was great. I don't play sports any more, so I just need to make sure I can handle those 5-10 minute things that pop up where you need to go right now. If I tried to run a 45 minute half in soccer I would probably be dead by minute 20 now. |
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Posted: 5/28/2020 2:42:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Garyindiane: I did about 200 burpees a day for three months straight a couple of years ago. I gained nothing from it except getting better at doing burpees. (Which really doesn't translate to anything else that I do) It was a complete waist of time for my training. Just my 2 cents. YMMV well there isn't anything about a burpee that will make you super strong, but it's a good cardio hiit. |
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Posted: 5/28/2020 2:54:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thormx538: Oh no shit, which part? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thormx538: Originally Posted By 03RN: Doing lots of running, pushups, and pullups though. Moving to NH in july maybe ill find some big rocks Oh no shit, which part? Got a job in Effingham so somewhere in Carroll county. Let me know if you know of any rentals. We'll buy once we get the lay of the land. |
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Posted: 5/29/2020 7:53:14 PM EDT
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So I did a cheapass coupon blood test thing.......and this is the result I got.....I umm. I think I might need another test, lol.
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Posted: 5/29/2020 8:40:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HALFNATTYGAINZ: So I did a cheapass coupon blood test thing.......and this is the result I got.....I umm. I think I might need another test, lol. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/418820/over_PNG-1438119.JPG You’re on a much lower dose than I am. My TRT dose is 250mg a week and it keeps me over 1k. Last test was 1,300. My blast is a hair higher... 
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Posted: 5/29/2020 8:44:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CLICKBANGBANG: You’re on a much lower dose than I am. My TRT dose is 250mg a week and it keeps me over 1k. Last test was 1,300. My blast is a hair higher... Yeah I mean I don't feel like I'm taking that much. It's 175mg a week of test and 10mg a day of rad. I've never been so flatter yet concerned at the same time,lol. |
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Posted: 5/30/2020 6:11:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HALFNATTYGAINZ: So I did a cheapass coupon blood test thing.......and this is the result I got.....I umm. I think I might need another test, lol. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/418820/over_PNG-1438119.JPG 
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Posted: 5/30/2020 9:10:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HALFNATTYGAINZ: So I did a cheapass coupon blood test thing.......and this is the result I got.....I umm. I think I might need another test, lol. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/418820/over_PNG-1438119.JPG Seems a little high. |
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Posted: 5/30/2020 10:54:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: grady]
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Wrist and knee wraps arrived today.
I like the wrist wraps. But, holy shit, I think I made a mistake with the knee wraps. They don’t do shit unless they’re so tight that it feels a self-torture device. Maybe I’m just a pussy, but I think I’m going to try sleeves instead. |
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Posted: 5/31/2020 9:45:40 AM EDT
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For old guys like us a pair of good sleeves is a godsend. The Stoic brand mentioned earlier in this thread is really good value. There's better stuff out there but the price goes up too. I personally like Grippy X-Sleeves for squats. Whatever you get, if they're primarily for squats get them tighter than you think you need. They should be a chore to get on and off. If you want them for general stuff too, then get looser.
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Posted: 5/31/2020 9:48:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jcatcg: For old guys like us a pair of good sleeves is a godsend. The Stoic brand mentioned earlier in this thread is really good value. There's better stuff out there but the price goes up too. I personally like Grippy X-Sleeves for squats. Whatever you get, if they're primarily for squats get them tighter than you think you need. They should be a chore to get on and off. If you want them for general stuff too, then get looser. I'm not old, but I'm high mileage. My right knee pops or cracks almost every time I squat. Front squat, back squat, high bar, low bar, doesn't matter I think it's from an injury I got in high school, should I be using wraps as a safety measure? |
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Posted: 5/31/2020 10:10:34 AM EDT
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Sleeves are what you seek, not wraps.
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Posted: 5/31/2020 10:48:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sitdwnandhngon: I'm not old, but I'm high mileage. My right knee pops or cracks almost every time I squat. Front squat, back squat, high bar, low bar, doesn't matter I think it's from an injury I got in high school, should I be using wraps as a safety measure? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sitdwnandhngon: Originally Posted By jcatcg: For old guys like us a pair of good sleeves is a godsend. The Stoic brand mentioned earlier in this thread is really good value. There's better stuff out there but the price goes up too. I personally like Grippy X-Sleeves for squats. Whatever you get, if they're primarily for squats get them tighter than you think you need. They should be a chore to get on and off. If you want them for general stuff too, then get looser. I'm not old, but I'm high mileage. My right knee pops or cracks almost every time I squat. Front squat, back squat, high bar, low bar, doesn't matter I think it's from an injury I got in high school, should I be using wraps as a safety measure? I have an old knee injury, too. I haven’t had any issues with it in the couple years since I started lifting again because I’ve been doing low-bar squats, which shift the load off the knees a bit. My knees have gotten better and better over the years. But, as my squats have gotten heavier, I’ve definitely noticed a bit of knee slide, so I thought some additional support would be a good idea. I figured wraps or sleeves might help with proprioception as well. |
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Posted: 5/31/2020 11:16:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jcatcg: Sleeves are what you seek, not wraps. I see strongman competitors wearing sleeves on elbows and knees all the time, so there must be an advantage to them. Any you would recommend trying out? |
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Posted: 5/31/2020 11:24:53 AM EDT
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Far from an expert on this stuff but from the limited ones I've tried, for squats I like these. They're really stiff for sleeves and kinda suck for anything besides squats and deads. For general stuff I like the Stoic brand for good quality at a good price. I'm sure there are lots of other good ones but these are a couple I've used.
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Posted: 5/31/2020 4:32:43 PM EDT
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Put up 225#s for 11 on bench. I'm back!
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Posted: 5/31/2020 5:50:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KaiK: Put up 225#s for 11 on bench. I'm back! Great job! My bench is still my weakest lift but at least I am now progressing on it. |
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Posted: 5/31/2020 6:17:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Garyindiane: Great job! My bench is still my weakest lift but at least I am now progressing on it. Adding weight is all that matters. I'm just glad I'm mostly pain free. Band rehab really works. |
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Posted: 6/1/2020 7:01:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KaiK: Put up 225#s for 11 on bench. I'm back! Yes! |
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Posted: 6/1/2020 10:14:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: Got a job in Effingham so somewhere in Carroll county. Let me know if you know of any rentals. We'll buy once we get the lay of the land. Cool. I'm south of you, pretty close to the Sig Academy so I don't know of anything up that way. There are a few arfcommers in that AO though, hopefully they chime in in your HTF thread. |
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Posted: 6/1/2020 3:08:48 PM EDT
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I had to say something, my knee was killing me today.
We've been doing a lot of picture framed sidewalk the past two weeks, so I'm in pads and kneeling for a pretty big chunk of the day. I'm going to check out the sleeves mentioned, and she what I can find. |
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Posted: 6/3/2020 8:53:29 PM EDT
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Went to planet fatness. Social fitnessing.
 Running a mile sucked. Cardio game is trashed. Back in keto. It really kills your strength the first week. |
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Posted: 6/3/2020 9:07:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thormx538: Cool. I'm south of you, pretty close to the Sig Academy so I don't know of anything up that way. There are a few arfcommers in that AO though, hopefully they chime in in your HTF thread. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thormx538: Originally Posted By 03RN: Got a job in Effingham so somewhere in Carroll county. Let me know if you know of any rentals. We'll buy once we get the lay of the land. Cool. I'm south of you, pretty close to the Sig Academy so I don't know of anything up that way. There are a few arfcommers in that AO though, hopefully they chime in in your HTF thread. Looking at a place on Saturday |
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Posted: 6/4/2020 7:47:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: Looking at a place on Saturday Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: Originally Posted By thormx538: Originally Posted By 03RN: Got a job in Effingham so somewhere in Carroll county. Let me know if you know of any rentals. We'll buy once we get the lay of the land. Cool. I'm south of you, pretty close to the Sig Academy so I don't know of anything up that way. There are a few arfcommers in that AO though, hopefully they chime in in your HTF thread. Looking at a place on Saturday You won't be that far from the outlets at North Conway 
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Posted: 6/4/2020 7:27:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KaiK: You need a prescription for broncaid here. I guess you can make meth out of it. Not like I couldn't go to some shithole bar and buy some of that.  It’s OTC here. Like literally over the pharmacy counter as you have to ask for it and they scan your license. Bronkaid must be easy to turn into meth because it’s not sold everywhere. I had one pharmacist look aghast “that’s not made anymore” when I asked about it. I’m like, “I just bought some last week”. I don’t think that helped his impression of me.
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Posted: 6/4/2020 7:29:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RolandofGilead: Wrist wraps- if my wrists get sore during snatches I will occasionally use them, but not often. Knee wraps- when going like 95%+ I might use wraps. I haven't done a legit 95%+ in a long time though. For every day type lifting most people don't need them. Knee SLEEVES- yeah, I use all the time. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RolandofGilead: Originally Posted By grady: Wrist wraps and knee wraps... do you guys use them? I just ordered a pair of each. Bro gear or useful equipment? Wrist wraps- if my wrists get sore during snatches I will occasionally use them, but not often. Knee wraps- when going like 95%+ I might use wraps. I haven't done a legit 95%+ in a long time though. For every day type lifting most people don't need them. Knee SLEEVES- yeah, I use all the time. I got some elbow tendinitis the first time I pushed my press to 225. Started wearing elbow sleeves and haven’t had a problem since. Though not working out regularly has also cured any aches and pains. Except for my back. It only feels good when deadlifting on the regular. |
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Posted: 6/4/2020 7:46:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By frayedknot: It’s OTC here. Like literally over the pharmacy counter as you have to ask for it and they scan your license. Bronkaid must be easy to turn into meth because it’s not sold everywhere. I had one pharmacist look aghast “that’s not made anymore” when I asked about it. I’m like, “I just bought some last week”. I don’t think that helped his impression of me. Yeah, that law is dumb. We can't get sudafed here OTC either. I have a prescription and they do this dumb shit.  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/4/2020 7:49:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By frayedknot: It’s OTC here. Like literally over the pharmacy counter as you have to ask for it and they scan your license. Bronkaid must be easy to turn into meth because it’s not sold everywhere. I had one pharmacist look aghast “that’s not made anymore” when I asked about it. I’m like, “I just bought some last week”. I don’t think that helped his impression of me. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By frayedknot: Originally Posted By KaiK: You need a prescription for broncaid here. I guess you can make meth out of it. Not like I couldn't go to some shithole bar and buy some of that. It’s OTC here. Like literally over the pharmacy counter as you have to ask for it and they scan your license. Bronkaid must be easy to turn into meth because it’s not sold everywhere. I had one pharmacist look aghast “that’s not made anymore” when I asked about it. I’m like, “I just bought some last week”. I don’t think that helped his impression of me. Same here. Behind the counter. They scan your DL to buy. You just have to know the right people to get it. Like the pharmacist. |
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Posted: 6/4/2020 11:01:47 PM EDT
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Been a while since I’ve posted here. I’m about 18 months in to lifting, starting with StrongLifts, moving to 531 and now basically doing a pyramid.
My weight keep going up except my deadlift seem to be stalled for a while. Bench is up to 285x1 squat at 345x1 but my deadlift is and has been at 345x1. I can’t seem to get past that weight. Anyway what do you guys do accessory wise to help with your dead’s? |
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Posted: 6/4/2020 11:06:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: grady]
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bmftoolco: Been a while since I’ve posted here. I’m about 18 months in to lifting, starting with StrongLifts, moving to 531 and now basically doing a pyramid. My weight keep going up except my deadlift seem to be stalled for a while. Bench is up to 285x1 squat at 345x1 but my deadlift is and has been at 345x1. I can’t seem to get past that weight. Anyway what do you guys do accessory wise to help with your dead’s? I do deadlifts for volume on my squat day, 5x5 at about 70% of my top end for the cycle. No other accessories regularly. Works for me. |
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Posted: 6/4/2020 11:15:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: KaiK]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bmftoolco: Been a while since I’ve posted here. I’m about 18 months in to lifting, starting with StrongLifts, moving to 531 and now basically doing a pyramid. My weight keep going up except my deadlift seem to be stalled for a while. Bench is up to 285x1 squat at 345x1 but my deadlift is and has been at 345x1. I can’t seem to get past that weight. Anyway what do you guys do accessory wise to help with your dead’s? Deadlift weight seems low in comparison. Need video to see what you are doing wrong. |
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Posted: 6/4/2020 11:15:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By grady: I do deadlifts for volume on my squat day, 5x5 at about 70% of much top end for the cycle. No other accessories regularly. Works for me. Never really thought about doing dead’s and squats the same day? Sounds miserable. Lol. Guess I’m going to have to mix it up and try that. Maybe I’m not getting enough volume above my 70%? Thanks for the advice |
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Posted: 6/4/2020 11:19:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KaiK: Deadlift weight seems low in comparison. Need video to see what you are doing wrong. That’s what I’ve been thinking. I could never figure out how to post video. My lifting buddy’s say my form is good but something is off. I will try and get a vid next deadlift day and try to post it up. Thanks |
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Posted: 6/4/2020 11:39:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bmftoolco: That’s what I’ve been thinking. I could never figure out how to post video. My lifting buddy’s say my form is good but something is off. I will try and get a vid next deadlift day and try to post it up. Thanks Just get YouTube account and post link. |
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Posted: 6/5/2020 5:07:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bmftoolco: Never really thought about doing dead's and squats the same day? Sounds miserable. Lol. Guess I'm going to have to mix it up and try that. Maybe I'm not getting enough volume above my 70%? Thanks for the advice I do the less boring method too. Give it a try. |
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Posted: 6/5/2020 12:28:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bmftoolco: That’s what I’ve been thinking. I could never figure out how to post video. My lifting buddy’s say my form is good but something is off. I will try and get a vid next deadlift day and try to post it up. Thanks Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bmftoolco: Originally Posted By KaiK: Deadlift weight seems low in comparison. Need video to see what you are doing wrong. That’s what I’ve been thinking. I could never figure out how to post video. My lifting buddy’s say my form is good but something is off. I will try and get a vid next deadlift day and try to post it up. Thanks It’s is likely one, or more, of the following: 1) You aren’t hitting depth on squat. 2) You aren’t deadlifting with proper form. 3) You are weird. Probably #3 but you should post squat and dead vids.
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Posted: 6/5/2020 12:50:48 PM EDT
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Where are you failing with your deadlift?
off the ground? midpoint? (stalling) or locking out? losing your grip? (or something else not occurring to me right now) |
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Posted: 6/5/2020 12:54:34 PM EDT
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Alexander Bromley videos on YouTube are pretty good for some technique learning. he has a deadlift one.
seems like a reasonable dude. |
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Posted: 6/5/2020 2:06:37 PM EDT
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This china virus thing has been great for my lifting. Did squats in my underwear while listening in on a meeting.
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Posted: 6/5/2020 2:59:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoonerBorn: This china virus thing has been great for my lifting. Did squats in my underwear while listening in on a meeting. Me too. They canceled hockey around here so I don't have to work around hockey games and the post-game drinking that was killing my lifts |
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Posted: 6/5/2020 7:27:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoonerBorn: This china virus thing has been great for my lifting. Did squats in my underwear while listening in on a meeting. Living the american dream. 
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Posted: 6/7/2020 11:26:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BozemanMT: Where are you failing with your deadlift? off the ground? midpoint? (stalling) or locking out? losing your grip? (or something else not occurring to me right now) Falling off the ground. I feel strong as hell when I get the bar to my knee. |
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