Lucky man, I have yet to see sumo bring up any aspect of my conv pull.
It was the other way around; my conventional carried over to my sumo. I got the tip from this article by Brian Scwhab:Lucky man, I have yet to see sumo bring up any aspect of my conv pull.
I can not get the groove on sumo or get the form right. So my conventional sits about 50-100lbs more then my sumo. I worked on sumo for a few monthes and my conventional didnt budge. Ill read the article.It was the other way around; my conventional carried over to my sumo. I got the tip from this article by Brian Scwhab:
http://www.elitefts.com/documents/sumo.htm
I'll have a video up either next week or the week after that.I can not get the groove on sumo or get the form right. So my conventional sits about 50-100lbs more then my sumo. I worked on sumo for a few monthes and my conventional didnt budge. Ill read the article.
Ill start videoing my sumo from the front and sides to get you to look at it. Maybe you can help me. I can pull sumo really well in a suit but not raw. Mostly bc the form is not the same at all.I'll have a video up either next week or the week after that.
I ordered some Titan Centurion briefs last week. They should be here today.Ill start videoing my sumo from the front and sides to get you to look at it. Maybe you can help me. I can pull sumo really well in a suit but not raw. Mostly bc the form is not the same at all.
Did you order from titan?I ordered some Titan Centurion briefs last week. They should be here today.
No, I got them off Ebay. I've heard that both Inzer and Titan have painfully slow service.Did you order from titan?
I order the super centurion suit however they gave me one that was 2 sizes to big. Took six weeks to come and itll take another 6-8 weeks to get the right size. lol.
Youve heard right. The only reason I ordered from them was bc I wanted a bench shirt too but I didnt know what size to get. See if you put your measurements on the site they picked the best size for you. My shirt fits but they screwed my suit up. I shoulda went with metal lol.No, I got them off Ebay. I've heard that both Inzer and Titan have painfully slow service.
One of the guys I used to train with has some old Pro briefs that he's trying to sell me. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't tempted.Youve heard right. The only reason I ordered from them was bc I wanted a bench shirt too but I didnt know what size to get. See if you put your measurements on the site they picked the best size for you. My shirt fits but they screwed my suit up. I shoulda went with metal lol.
Ace pro briefs? If they fit Id deff get them if the price is right. I tried on my partners size 50 metal ace pro squat suit tonight and thats the suit I wont, no doubt. Best feel and fit.One of the guys I used to train with has some old Pro briefs that he's trying to sell me. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't tempted.
Not the Ace line, the regular Pro line. I tried on a size 50 Ace Pro and there was no way in hell I could get it over my thighs.Ace pro briefs? If they fit Id deff get them if the price is right. I tried on my partners size 50 metal ace pro squat suit tonight and thats the suit I wont, no doubt. Best feel and fit.
Soak the legs in water, blow up a foot ball in each leg and leave it over night. I think thats what the guy did my gym partner got his from. His fit my legs and I got it on. I have 27 inch thighs and so does he. Im 210 and hes 250. Usually if you got big legs no stock gear will fit you right, only custom as thats where im at.Not the Ace line, the regular Pro line. I tried on a size 50 Ace Pro and there was no way in hell I could get it over my thighs.
Any difference in height between you two?Soak the legs in water, blow up a foot ball in each leg and leave it over night. I think thats what the guy did my gym partner got his from. His fit my legs and I got it on. I have 27 inch thighs and so does he. Im 210 and hes 250. Usually if you got big legs no stock gear will fit you right, only custom as thats where im at.
Nope, im actually an inch taller then him. He has 27inch legs and 41inch hips as I do. The velcro of the suit takes care of the head to crotch measurement and its made for a 5'7-5'9 guy which I am.Any difference in height between you two?
Do some of your warm-ups with a foam roller under your lower back, loosens me up fast every time. You got strong bb rows man.5/16 ME Upper
Bench
Barx8
Barx8
135x5
135x5
185x3
205x3
225x1
245x1
260x1
275x0
275x1
BB Rows
225x12
245x12
275x10
275x10
Rope Pressdowns/Facepulls
70x12/70x15
70x12/80x15
80x12/90x15
80x12/100x12
Not my greatest effort, but **** happens. My lower back was really tight and it lowered my leg drive. However, still making progress and can't complain.
Nice. How do you get you r legs that far back? The most I get is far enough to get my heel about an inch or two up.<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bOB1ogIM9I">YouTube Link</a>
I'm really flexible, but getting into proper bench position is NOT comfortable at all. I start with my head completely off of the bench and start arching into position with the bar over my eyes. It takes me 3-4 adjustments to get there.Nice. How do you get you r legs that far back? The most I get is far enough to get my heel about an inch or two up.
Ok thanks I'm not really in any fed at this point just working towards competing in the state games.I can achieve the same arch as rodja here with ease, 2 adjustments. You might wanna play with your feet, I find if I arch a lil to hard my feet get to an angle where I actually lose leg drive. Oh and make sure the fed you compete in allows you to pick your head up off the bench.
I didnt see you elbows move under the bar. Just something that may help.
Note: The plates that I use are not standardized very well. They're each weighed out individually and have the actual amount written on them in paint.
This is the first time I've actually seen myself squat on video and I can already see some areas that I need to address (my lower back strength and my liftoff).
Did it look a tad high to you? I know it's a downward angle and throws it off.I didnt see you elbows move under the bar. Just something that may help.
From that angle it does look a tad high. In the apf/spf you'd prob get 2-3 white lights. In the ipf/raw united you'd get 3 red lights. Id suggest using a just below parallel box for your speed work/box squats. Also your leaning over quite a bit, could be the angle tho.Did it look a tad high to you? I know it's a downward angle and throws it off.
There's a mono at this gym and I'm going to start using it soon.
This was the first time that I've done full squats since I strained my adductor in March, so I have had to neglect low boxes for awhile, which blows. I look like I'm leaning forward, but it's actually a really hard arch in my lumbar.From that angle it does look a tad high. In the apf/spf you'd prob get 2-3 white lights. In the ipf/raw united you'd get 3 red lights. Id suggest using a just below parallel box for your speed work/box squats. Also your leaning over quite a bit, could be the angle tho.
Your depth looks fine for those feds. I competed in the apf and some guys I couldnt believe got white lights for their depth. While i was burying my squats. I see the arch now. I do all my box squating wide to a 1-2 inch low box squat. Thats how I started it so now im just use to it. My partner does all his work in his geared stance raw to a low box. Nuts.This was the first time that I've done full squats since I strained my adductor in March, so I have had to neglect low boxes for awhile, which blows. I look like I'm leaning forward, but it's actually a really hard arch in my lumbar.
Coincidentally, I plan on eventually competing in the APF/SPF and my old PL coach has instilled their depth mentality into me.
Mark Bell said when hes feeling banged up in the joints he alternates RE/DE each week.5/20 RE Upper
Floor Press
235x4x4
DB Flat Press
85x9
85x8
85x10
Pullups/DB Clean
BWx6/15x10
BWx7/15x10
BWx6/20x10
BWx6/20x10
Nothing too strenuous during this day. I switched in a RE instead of a DE to give my shoulders a bit of a break and since my back was still tight from squats on Friday. I know that I have a tendency to do too much in the gym and it may or may not be holding me back. The next few weeks will let me know since I'm going to be lowering the volume over the next month or so.
That's exactly where I got it.Mark Bell said when hes feeling banged up in the joints he alternates RE/DE each week.
Does he give specifics on the RE work?That's exactly where I got it.
Good vid from a strong dude.
Lost the grip. I've finally hit a high enough DL that I have grip issues. I tried 520 and form never broke, but grip completely gave about 4" short of lockout.That came up really well, did you have trouble holding the lockout or did you just dump it? Looks like you have the groove for sumo.
Thanks.nice lift man! Congratz
I find using some heavy wrist wraps and really cranking them down helps. I also use a hook grip.Lost the grip. I've finally hit a high enough DL that I have grip issues. I tried 520 and form never broke, but grip completely gave about 4" short of lockout.
Thanks.
I've sprained my thumbs so many times sparring that I can't use a hook grip. This is really a good thing in that my grip is holding me back instead of my hips, which is usually the case.I find using some heavy wrist wraps and really cranking them down helps. I also use a hook grip.
Still try using a heavy pair of wrist wraps itll force your hard closed. Time for fat gripz row work and kroc rows haha.I've sprained my thumbs so many times sparring that I can't use a hook grip. This is really a good thing in that my grip is holding me back instead of my hips, which is usually the case.
I'll try the hand wrap thing soon and I have, foolishly, been neglecting my Fat Gripz.Still try using a heavy pair of wrist wraps itll force your hard closed. Time for fat gripz row work and kroc rows haha.