supermeatheads

[enlightened.]

In any case, know the difference between 'hurt' and 'injured'. If you think it's a problem, don't hesitate to see a doctor. If you know its just an ache that will be gone tomorrow, don't necessarily get it checked out, but any shoulder related can point to your technique as a root cause. In both cases, wait until irritation is gone at the very least before returning to the same activity.

[Knugget]

weighed today @ 158

recent numbers:

squat today @ 295 x1

deadlift: 395 x 1

bench: 225 x 3

press: 135 x 1

 

 

recently switched to wendlers' 5/3/1

stuck on both presses, and my squat hasn't progressed.

Edited March 7, 2014 by Knugget

[Poonti]

anyone recommend me some lifting shoes, or brands to check out? ideally id want shoes that work for both running and lifting (when i cut ill be using the treadmill). ive been looking at flyknits for running but not sure if theyd be bad for lifting.

much appreciated

[Jokez]

chucks

nike frees - 3.0 probably the best since it's closest to barefoot

nb minimus

 

don't buy flyknits. i squatted in them once and it just felt weird, probably due to the cushioning.

Edited March 12, 2014 by Jokez

[flyordie]

anybody have experience with a herniated disk?

 

i just got an MRI scan and am waiting for the results, but i am 99% sure i fucked my disk up - i went back to the gym after a month-long break and deadlifts hurt like fuck.

[wrong_move]

 

 

Edited March 20, 2014 by wrong_move

[Inkinsurgent]

286lbs deadlift yesterday. Finally closing in on somewhat serious territory. 

[leprechaunupindatree]

anyone have a recommendation for shoes that would work for lifting and running? i usually run to the gym and want something more versatile

[Poonti]

i asked that same thing 5 posts up, answer right below

Edited March 27, 2014 by Poonti

[Rightyow77]

Finally starting to cut down for spring. Feel so much stronger than last year, weighed in yesterday at a lean 140lb.

 

Stats:

 

Height: 5'.3"

 

Weight: 140lb.

 

BF: 8

 

waist: 28

 

best numbers so far

 

Back squat: 325lb

 

Front squat: 245lb

 

Dead: 345lb (new pr needs more work)

 

Flat bench: 240lb

 

press: 145lb. 

[usher]

 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/barbellapparel/barbell-denim-functional-denim-has-arrived

 

 

dem sum ugly ass jeans

 

i'm sure they feel great to wear like any straight relaxed walmart/levi's joint, but who would wanna wear that (besides the 1.1k backers and their $150k funding)

[JustPosted]

Hit a 425 dead lift and a 355 squat yesterday. Definitely feel accomplished 

[rxtim]

http://www.ubersense.com/video/view/iGL4FhX2?e=487655#

 

ugly snatch, but i think i'm good for 95 on this cycle's next test. left shoulder is a bit of a problem, always wants to move forward

Edited May 20, 2014 by rxtim

[mr.invincible]

Those look pretty sturdy, probably gonna be really stiff when you first use them. Dunno about your ankle pain but if your form is solid your lower back should get used to the volume after a while. My lower back only gets really sore nowadays from heavy deadlifts. Just make sure you're "sitting down" as opposed to "sitting back" like this illustration shows:

 

 

You should feel it more on your quads as opposed to your back and glutes. I was actually doing Figure B for a while since I based my form off of Starting Strength, switched to A recently after some stretching and got over a stall.

 

so Position A is the correct, and confirmed consensus of perfect form to a proper squat?

 

for some reason i have seen videos that do B, but maybe i couldnt discern the difference.

 

I just got back into squats and did a plate and now my lower back is killing me. I've been doing Form B this entire time

 

 

also can someone recommend me a proper dead lift form? I want to get back into that but now im nervous to start. dont want to pull anything

Edited May 20, 2014 by mr.invincible

[rxtim]

squat a is a high bar or "olympic" squat, a little less stressful on the posterior chain but you're going to feel it in your quads & knees if you're used to squat b (which isn't incorrect, just a different type)

[mr.invincible]

^ aah i see, i see. 

 

cause i tried doing A today with just the bar and I couldn't do it. 

 

thanks for clearing it up

[rxtim]

usual case for that is hip/knee/and or ankle mobility issues. why couldn't you do it?

[mr.invincible]

just couldnt bend like that with my ass that low

[Jokez]

i like this article for learning to deadlift

 

http://www.dieselcrew.com/articles-pdf/deadlift101.pdf

[wrong_move]

just couldnt bend like that with my ass that low

 

it takes about a few weeks of stretching to get into that position perfectly, or at least in my experience. the illustration probably also assumes that you're wearing shoes with a raised heel which makes it a lot easier on your ankles. and if you have long femurs it's harder to go ass 2 grass like that. it doesn't really matter if you don't care about doing olympic lifts or front squats though

 

unrelated video: Mike T is a BEAST

 

[Jokez]

working up to a 1rm on deadlifts really makes me hate deadlifts

hey wrong_move, which good life is that in your clean and jerk video? I went to the meadowvale one in sauga and it looks exactly like it lol

[wrong_move]

working up to a 1rm on deadlifts really makes me hate deadlifts

hey wrong_move, which good life is that in your clean and jerk video? I went to the meadowvale one in sauga and it looks exactly like it lol

 

lol that's the one. I switched gyms recently though, Grunt Performance on *Matheson and Tomken. They got some strongman equipment, bumper plates + TWO platforms and they gave me a good deal at $45/month. It's 24 hours as well

Edited June 6, 2014 by wrong_move

[Jokez]

i wish i knew about that place back in february when i was deciding which gym to join lol

[wrong_move]

i wish i knew about that place back in february when i was deciding which gym to join lol

 

you could always pay the $90 (?) to quit early lol...

[JustPosted]

Any suggestions for weightlifting belts? Preferably cheaper, but quality is more important.

[Jokez]

inzer forever 10mm single prong

[Payasote]

Hit a 425 dead lift and a 355 squat yesterday. Definitely feel accomplished 

Well done!

...and then you freeze about your best friend fuking your ex gf.

Do MMA instead of stupid dead lifts

[Rightyow77]

Sup figs. Been trying weightlifting for the past 3 months. Still getting comfortable with the lifts but made this nice little pr on a high hang clean the other day. 90k at 63kg BW.

Edited January 29, 2016 by Rightyow77

[rxtim]

a little early off the heels but looks powerful, gj

[wrong_move]

 

jerk's a bit better from last time... i plan on getting back to 145 lbs bw by december.

Edited September 12, 2014 by wrong_move