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KLEEN LIVING - A log about Life, Training, and Nutrition.

I want to say yes, but it's been awhile since I ordered and I don't want to lie to you lol. Think I bought off Amazon, and looks like the IPF certified ones they sell there are 7mm, so feel like those are the ones I grabbed.

Recently got their elbow sleeves too, which I've been pleased with. Don't use them as often, but any time my elbows are feeling a little cranky on a press, I'll slap them on.
the only reason it always strikes a chord with me is cause my first set my ex bought me were 5mm rocktape brand. I blew a hole through them doing burpees back when I was competing and I would routinely have to pull them up from my ankles. While it was a sweet gesture on her part and opened up a whole new world of happy knees for me, my 7mm rehbands have lasted a decade so thats like whatever, $7/year so far or something. they never slide down, no holes in them. good stuff.
 
I typically leave them inside out to dry after a good session, they don't hold a stench which is nice, cause I sweat like crazy in them during squat session.

I just had to wash mine from absolutely atrocious stink 😞 Usually once every year or so I have needed to. But they don’t seem to break down any from washing; just throw them in the wash solo then air dry.

I always turn my sleeves inside out between sessions to dry too, FWIW.

I want to say yes, but it's been awhile since I ordered and I don't want to lie to you lol. Think I bought off Amazon, and looks like the IPF certified ones they sell there are 7mm, so feel like those are the ones I grabbed.
All the IPF meets you do 😜
 
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Well IPF doesn’t have squat only, but the joke was you have to pass a doping metabolite test.

If you are very good or unlucky, anyway.
Yeah, I don't know that that was the primary selling point (just price, really), but just figured it'd be nice to have them for a meet if I ever did one lol.

Don't know that this holds true, but generally figured if IPF allows them then most of the cooler feds probably do too.
 
dudes a sleeper with the lower body, he probably should compete in a squat only event
Was always my best lift back when I competed. Would always end up in the later flights with the guys in heavier weight classes at the start of the meet based on my squat opener, and then would immediately come back to Earth and put up a paltry little bench and deadlift lol.
 
Was always my best lift back when I competed. Would always end up in the later flights with the guys in heavier weight classes at the start of the meet based on my squat opener, and then would immediately come back to Earth and put up a paltry little bench and deadlift lol.
I think there is something in my proportions which I have never bothered to analyze/measure that makes me a better puller, maybe even pusher, then squatter. I have generally always been able to pull and press more than my peers who outsquat me by far. Hyde of course is a bad example, due routinely pulls 100lbs heavier than me. but most of my gymbros who walk around with a 400-500lb squat cannot deadlift or clean anywhere near me and most can't bench or OHP as much. My squats are improving, but its by far my worst lift.
 
Yeah, I don't know that that was the primary selling point (just price, really), but just figured it'd be nice to have them for a meet if I ever did one lol.

Don't know that this holds true, but generally figured if IPF allows them then most of the cooler feds probably do too.

No that is actually very sound & correct logic; usually if the IPF has given a blessing you will be good anywhere with an item.

Except when the USPA started making equipment vendors essentially pay to get their equipment approved AND stay approved. It became a royalty tax. I had gear I’d used for 2 years in meets suddenly be turned away at check-ins because they “were no longer on the list” and refused to keep paying. But the other stronger gear I had was totally fine, because they had kissed the rings.

So when all of the Midwest meet directors up & left the USPA for WRPF, and now Powerlifting United, it made that switch easy. Same lifting rules, same directors, just cut out Steve Dennison after he got too big for his britches. The way the USAPL defected from the IPF, really.

In Powerlifting United, there’s no approved list, only general dimension specs so people can wear whatever brands they like/can afford. I believe this is how powerlifting should be; it’s how it was when I started.

Was always my best lift back when I competed. Would always end up in the later flights with the guys in heavier weight classes at the start of the meet based on my squat opener, and then would immediately come back to Earth and put up a paltry little bench and deadlift lol.

Hey gotta be better or worse at something, right??

I think there is something in my proportions which I have never bothered to analyze/measure that makes me a better puller, maybe even pusher, then squatter. I have generally always been able to pull and press more than my peers who outsquat me by far. Hyde of course is a bad example, due routinely pulls 100lbs heavier than me. but most of my gymbros who walk around with a 400-500lb squat cannot deadlift or clean anywhere near me and most can't bench or OHP as much. My squats are improving, but its by far my worst lift.

Honestly I am built to deadlift. I just did enough damage to my back doing it wrong early on, and have trained long enough, to become a better squatter overall. But I am NOT particularly built to squat, or especially not bench. I have long arms, long torso, moderately long inseam. If my deadlift wouldn’t deal with so much back issues throughout my years of training, I’d be a 700lb puller. So I still haven’t written that off yet, because I have the genetics.
 
Crazy about how they make companies pay yearly to be on the list. That is taking it too far. I guess they thought they were the Apple of PL and no one would leave.

Training went well this weekend, bodyweight work is still the focus, and while I wish I could do it more frequently, I am still recovering so I have to wait for the connective tissue to be ready, not just the muscles.

General Body Movement - 5 minutes
Quadruped Complex
Sled Push and Pulls - 25 yards push down, pull backwards - sled x4, sled + 45 x4

Walking Lunges 25 yards x 5 sets

Super Set 1
Assisted Pull Ups -90@2RIR x5 sets
Assisted Dips -90@2RIR x5 sets

Super Set 2
Recline Hanging Curls - x4 sets @2RIR
BW OH Triceps Ext - x4 sets @2RIR

Back Extension Plank - 3 x 1 minute holds

Back Extensions - 10 x 3 sets


This was my first time doing walking lunges in a while. Knees felt pretty good, and I feel like I found my stride on them. However they are still very challenging on core / lower back / hips. I really have to focus on the core, bracing very deliberately but they did feel good. My lower back definitely got pressed by these and I can feel them still today. Not painful just worked and tight. I am aiming toward 3 full body sessions a week right now. Plus whatever energy work I am able to get in on other days.

Those hanging biceps curls were so serious, talk about an AMAZING stretch on the biceps at full extension. I can feel them already, I think these beat many other types of curls, at least they felt like it.

At some point I will try to increase frequency of body weight work for simple things like pushups, pullups, and lunges. Some of these may end up being daily but I think I will stick with lunges / steps ups until lower back seems to be good with them. I think it will be a good sign that my core is ready to move on to the next level. I think a lot can be done with stuff like these or a Bulgarian split squat.
 
Crazy about how they make companies pay yearly to be on the list. That is taking it too far. I guess they thought they were the Apple of PL and no one would leave.

Training went well this weekend, bodyweight work is still the focus, and while I wish I could do it more frequently, I am still recovering so I have to wait for the connective tissue to be ready, not just the muscles.

General Body Movement - 5 minutes
Quadruped Complex
Sled Push and Pulls - 25 yards push down, pull backwards - sled x4, sled + 45 x4

Walking Lunges 25 yards x 5 sets

Super Set 1
Assisted Pull Ups -90@2RIR x5 sets
Assisted Dips -90@2RIR x5 sets

Super Set 2
Recline Hanging Curls - x4 sets @2RIR
BW OH Triceps Ext - x4 sets @2RIR

Back Extension Plank - 3 x 1 minute holds

Back Extensions - 10 x 3 sets


This was my first time doing walking lunges in a while. Knees felt pretty good, and I feel like I found my stride on them. However they are still very challenging on core / lower back / hips. I really have to focus on the core, bracing very deliberately but they did feel good. My lower back definitely got pressed by these and I can feel them still today. Not painful just worked and tight. I am aiming toward 3 full body sessions a week right now. Plus whatever energy work I am able to get in on other days.

Those hanging biceps curls were so serious, talk about an AMAZING stretch on the biceps at full extension. I can feel them already, I think these beat many other types of curls, at least they felt like it.

At some point I will try to increase frequency of body weight work for simple things like pushups, pullups, and lunges. Some of these may end up being daily but I think I will stick with lunges / steps ups until lower back seems to be good with them. I think it will be a good sign that my core is ready to move on to the next level. I think a lot can be done with stuff like these or a Bulgarian split squat.
Nice full workout….yeah lunges will put it on you. I agree with you on those recline hanging biceps curls being one of the better types of curls. That’s how I like to do my DB incline curls. I let them hang with full extension and do a slow controlled curl all the way to the top and squeeze. It really works the biceps and it’s the biggest ROM of any curl.💪
 
Nice full workout….yeah lunges will put it on you. I agree with you on those recline hanging biceps curls being one of the better types of curls. That’s how I like to do my DB incline curls. I let them hang with full extension and do a slow controlled curl all the way to the top and squeeze. It really works the biceps and it’s the biggest ROM of any curl.💪
While I do love those, I meant hanging from a barbell in the j-hooks feet out in front curling my body weight up to the bar where the top ends up being about 45 degrees and the bottom about 25-30 degrees. The weight is automatically heaviest at the biggest stretch and you can really feel it. I do love the super stretched incline DB curls as well but this one hits different.
 
While I do love those, I meant hanging from a barbell in the j-hooks feet out in front curling my body weight up to the bar where the top ends up being about 45 degrees and the bottom about 25-30 degrees. The weight is automatically heaviest at the biggest stretch and you can really feel it. I do love the super stretched incline DB curls as well but this one hits different.
Ahh, ok I see what you’re talking about. Sounds like another good one.👍
 
Ahh, ok I see what you’re talking about. Sounds like another good one.👍
Yeah, I think the stretch is just from a different angle it is elongating the distal head of the biceps but not hyper extending it over the elbow joint at all if that makes sense. It just feels like it is really doing something good in contracting out of that type of stretch. Not really sure how to explain it, but a pleasantly humbling surprise. It just felt good especially on the distal part of my right biceps that can get a little snippy from old microtears / trauma I had when it almost tore there years ago.

Yesterday was an energy day, so I wanted to do a little more on the glute firing and opted for some work on the stairmill then finished off with the bike.

Stairmill - 15 minutes HR 135-155 - Man this thing kicks my ass...
Recumbent Bike - Level 13 x15 minutes + 2 minute cooldown.

Back Extension Peak Contraction Holds - 3 holds 60-90 seconds
(done with elongated spine and tucked chin) I am really focusing on strengthening the spine / lower back right now. I need the mobility and stability to help make into a beast again!!!

We had a major rain event yesterday and they closed my wife's office, so i rescheduled my PT / Chiro appointment for today after work. Hoping the weather holds up today, we are basically on a possible flooding / bad weather alert until Thursday I think. So much fun. Looks like the grass is going to be so tall they will probably have to raise the mower just to mow it which of course will have it long again by the time they get back in 2 weeks.
 
Yeah, I think the stretch is just from a different angle it is elongating the distal head of the biceps but not hyper extending it over the elbow joint at all if that makes sense. It just feels like it is really doing something good in contracting out of that type of stretch. Not really sure how to explain it, but a pleasantly humbling surprise. It just felt good especially on the distal part of my right biceps that can get a little snippy from old microtears / trauma I had when it almost tore there years ago.

Yesterday was an energy day, so I wanted to do a little more on the glute firing and opted for some work on the stairmill then finished off with the bike.

Stairmill - 15 minutes HR 135-155 - Man this thing kicks my ass...
Recumbent Bike - Level 13 x15 minutes + 2 minute cooldown.

Back Extension Peak Contraction Holds - 3 holds 60-90 seconds
(done with elongated spine and tucked chin) I am really focusing on strengthening the spine / lower back right now. I need the mobility and stability to help make into a beast again!!!

We had a major rain event yesterday and they closed my wife's office, so i rescheduled my PT / Chiro appointment for today after work. Hoping the weather holds up today, we are basically on a possible flooding / bad weather alert until Thursday I think. So much fun. Looks like the grass is going to be so tall they will probably have to raise the mower just to mow it which of course will have it long again by the time they get back in 2 weeks.
You will be out there with a sickle blade or sling blade what ever they called those things 😂
 
You will be out there with a sickle blade or sling blade what ever they called those things 😂
No doubt, and also.... "I don't reckon I got no reason to kill nobody.... MmmmmmHmmmmmm!"

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So yesterday I was given a heel lift to address the fact that the right side of my pelvis is higher than the other. I am trying to get used to walking with it. It is a challenge I would say it lift my heel by about 1/3 to 3/8 of an inch, so not massive but my heel was hitting the ground early every step for a bit this morning. I seem to be getting used to it now but I can definitely feel the extra pressure on my heel and kind of expect it to get sore by the end of the day. We shall see.

I am definitely going to be looking into ways to correct the issue, but he seemed to think this was actually a structural issue. It would definitely explain a lot of the lower back issues I have been experiencing lately.
 
My dad had one leg shorter and always wore a small lift insert on one side of his shoes to help back issues. So he tried to wear house slippers as well often so almost all of his walking would be corrected.
 
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