akboom87
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This is so very true you find that one that balances life out. Very lucky group!
KLEEN LIVING - A log about Life, Training, and Nutrition.
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MrKleen73
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Yeah, it is pretty wild that in our little group we have so many long lasting and good relationships. It shouldn't be wild, but it is.
Had a good pull session last night.
General Warm Up 15-20 minutes general activity including TRX Complex, core and glute work.
Specific Warm Up - Lat Pulldowns - 2 high rep sets of 75lbs just to where it felt like real work.
Pullups - 5, 5, 5, 4>2>1
Lat Pulldowns - 100x0RIR, 100x0RIR, 100x0RIR>7>5 - I used shortened ROM to identify 0RIR, so actually a touch beyond it.
Hex Bar Deads - 135x10, 185x10 x 3 sets - Post Injury PR!!! Coming up on 2 wheels pretty soon as long is things hold together.
I ended up stopping there, I ran out of time, and honestly the deadlifts were very challenging and I didn't really feel I needed a lot more for hamstrings, and didn't want to add in the shoulder work as I wanted to see how my shoulders, traps and neck handled the extra 20lbs on the deadlift for 10 rep sets.
In all honestly the direct shoulder and arm work on these sessions are kind of optional for me and that was the intent when I put this together the other day. I am a little more about ability than symmetry and maximizing hypertrophy at this point. Meat and potatoes first, then we can focus more on the sides as I become more resilient.
I can feel that my yoke was worked hard, and it is a little stiff from that, but as of right now it seems I came away unscathed. My glutes, hams, erectors and midback are also feeling it, but so far it all feels pretty good regarding lack of aggravation. If my body handles this well I will probably go for 205 next Deadlifting session.
akboom87
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That’s a great session and really glad to hear the deads are coming back and holding together!! Just don’t rush or push it until you are ready!!Yeah, it is pretty wild that in our little group we have so many long lasting and good relationships. It shouldn't be wild, but it is.
Had a good pull session last night.
General Warm Up 15-20 minutes general activity including TRX Complex, core and glute work.
Specific Warm Up - Lat Pulldowns - 2 high rep sets of 75lbs just to where it felt like real work.
Pullups - 5, 5, 5, 4>2>1
Lat Pulldowns - 100x0RIR, 100x0RIR, 100x0RIR>7>5 - I used shortened ROM to identify 0RIR, so actually a touch beyond it.
Hex Bar Deads - 135x10, 185x10 x 3 sets - Post Injury PR!!! Coming up on 2 wheels pretty soon as long is things hold together.
I ended up stopping there, I ran out of time, and honestly the deadlifts were very challenging and I didn't really feel I needed a lot more for hamstrings, and didn't want to add in the shoulder work as I wanted to see how my shoulders, traps and neck handled the extra 20lbs on the deadlift for 10 rep sets.
In all honestly the direct shoulder and arm work on these sessions are kind of optional for me and that was the intent when I put this together the other day. I am a little more about ability than symmetry and maximizing hypertrophy at this point. Meat and potatoes first, then we can focus more on the sides as I become more resilient.
I can feel that my yoke was worked hard, and it is a little stiff from that, but as of right now it seems I came away unscathed. My glutes, hams, erectors and midback are also feeling it, but so far it all feels pretty good regarding lack of aggravation. If my body handles this well I will probably go for 205 next Deadlifting session.
MrKleen73
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That is where I am now, I think I am probably good to make 20lb jumps until 225, as long as things keep responding the way they are. After that it might slow down a little, or overall volume will drop even if the weights continue to climb at a decent rate. I am trying to get rid of the fear mindset, and go into a more aggressive phase, however I am still intentionally being very careful with progression.
MrKleen73
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Yeah, i feel like he somehow got my collar bone to reseat itself more the last two sessions which gave me the confidence to push a bit more on the things that already seemed okay. It is not as clicky, and the bump where it meets my sternum is less pronounced now. I think the table drop adjustments for the collar bone really did the trick to get me back in position. So perhaps I will be able to push more, and harder as long as it kind of stays in place for a bit. Like I said, I am pretty sure the damage happened a couple years ago regarding the connective tissue. So I think I slept wrong pushing it decently out of place then the overhead press while out of place let it really pop out of its normal groove. So it was really uncomfortable but it improved vastly over the last two adjustments. Not saying nothing is wrong there but I don't feel like it is just moving around willy nilly anymore either.man it seems like you have gotten back into a good groove again, so glad to see that. excellent progress
Thanks, I am trying to keep that balance between giving it hell, and being careful while doing risky things.That is a great session and awesome to see you being able to ramp it up. And you’re playing it smart with the way you are planning your workouts.
On another note, my hamstrings and glutes are feeling those deads already, less than 24 hours out. I did a good job on them.
Dustin07
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its a fine line sometimes!
MrKleen73
Legend
I was bored last night and went out into the garage, hit the medial delt, and triceps work I missed the day before. I got a pretty decent pump, but left stuff in the tank since today is my Push day. I am going to get my session in a little earlier, today is the last day my MIL is here. I think we are going to go down to the Kemah boardwalk and get something to eat.
MrKleen73
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Well Saturday did not work out as well as I had hoped for lifting. We ended up leaving earlier than I expected for Kemah. So, my session got moved to yesterday. It ended up being a pretty good one tho.
Warm Up Included - Ski Machine - Airdyne - Quadruped Complex
Dips WU= 2 sets assisted, WS =
BWx10
BW+10 x6
BW+20 x5
BW+30 x5
BW=30 x10+RP1 = First Weighted Dips since injury!!! Decided to do an AMRAP as a measuring stick here.
I tried a couple Incline or vertical pressing movements but the collarbone wasn't playing along well. Opted for:
Straight Arm Pec Deck -
120x18-20 @1RIR
150x15ish @1RIR
150x12-15 @failure of full rom +7 Long Range Partials
Chest Supported Rear Delt Swings -
20x20-25@0RIR
20x20-25@0RIR
20x15-20+LRP to failure
Cable Cross Triceps Ext -
30x20-25@0RIR
30x15-20@0RIR
30x12-15+LRP to failure
Leg Press - WU=310x20ish
400x15-20
490x10
490x17
490x13
Leg Extension - 130x15-20 - I hate this leg extension, no stretch, opted for sissy squats
Sissy Squats - 2 sets 15ish @2-3RIR - knee was not super happy so just stayed at body weight and did enough to call it work, got the volume and called it.
Warm Up Included - Ski Machine - Airdyne - Quadruped Complex
Dips WU= 2 sets assisted, WS =
BWx10
BW+10 x6
BW+20 x5
BW+30 x5
BW=30 x10+RP1 = First Weighted Dips since injury!!! Decided to do an AMRAP as a measuring stick here.
I tried a couple Incline or vertical pressing movements but the collarbone wasn't playing along well. Opted for:
Straight Arm Pec Deck -
120x18-20 @1RIR
150x15ish @1RIR
150x12-15 @failure of full rom +7 Long Range Partials
Chest Supported Rear Delt Swings -
20x20-25@0RIR
20x20-25@0RIR
20x15-20+LRP to failure
Cable Cross Triceps Ext -
30x20-25@0RIR
30x15-20@0RIR
30x12-15+LRP to failure
Leg Press - WU=310x20ish
400x15-20
490x10
490x17
490x13
Leg Extension - 130x15-20 - I hate this leg extension, no stretch, opted for sissy squats
Sissy Squats - 2 sets 15ish @2-3RIR - knee was not super happy so just stayed at body weight and did enough to call it work, got the volume and called it.
Dustin07
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Thats awesome that despite everything else you were able to get such a good dip session in. Dips can be such a struggle for some people with so many joints that are working so hard. Even if I have a great bench/incline session, I feel like I still need some warming up/progressive rom on the first set of dips to get all the crack/snapple/pops out of the elbows, shoulders, and maybe even wrists lol. But if you have good dip ROM you can basically hit EVERYTHING with slight tweaks in your body orientation. They gotta be about my favorite BW exercise in that regard.
aint that funny? #gymrats, lol.
meanwhile normies out there giving me **** cause of a four day split when they can't be bothered to hit the gym once or twice a week and here the homies are jumping in the garage gym when they're bored! 
aint that funny? #gymrats, lol.
meanwhile normies out there giving me **** cause of a four day split when they can't be bothered to hit the gym once or twice a week and here the homies are jumping in the garage gym when they're bored!
MrKleen73
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Agreed on the dips, they are my favorite upper body push movement. The fact I can still push 10 reps at 245ish is pretty damn good considering all of my trouble. I for sure could have gone to 45lbs, but I wanted to break in safely. Lucky for me, dips are the one pressing movement that my shoulders approve of. Who knows I might be repping 3 plates for fun in 6 months.
akboom87
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Great looking session! You guys in the high heat zone still there or has it cooled off some?
It was not bad here but I see we are going to back to triple digits here for 3-4 days again
MrKleen73
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Thanks, I really enjoyed it. I know it hit 100 that day for sure. However, we hit a cool front or something so it is going to be around 90-92 this week. Maybe the cool from your area made it's way down here. I am not complaining, I doubt that was the last triple digit day this year tho. I still remember that one year we had 14 days in September above 110, that was ridiculous....
On tap for today is:
Pull 2 Horizontal Focus + Triceps
Supported Rows, Recline Rows,
Super Set Rear Delts, Triceps Ext
Hip Thrust, Leg Curls or GHR
I got the AC fixed yesterday, was very happy about that. I also have an appt at 3:00 for my chip in my tooth. Going to discuss with them if worth trying to fix again or just round the edge of it off as much as possible to make it less visible, and not sharp and just leaving it. I feel like another attempt with the filling stuff might be an unwise investment, and the chip is not large enough that I am willing to pay for a crown to fix it cosmetically. I mean it is really at the very bottom corner of the tooth, and would be barely noticeable to most people.
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akboom87
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MrKleen73
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Yeah, thank goodness it was the front AC, not our bedroom. So I was able to turn the AC in the back down to 71 and it managed to keep the front of the house around 74-76 degrees rather than the 80's it would have been. Of course the poor kids had to spend a night with their doors open and fans on high.AC not working is very non optimal
Looks like a good session coming up!
MrKleen73
Legend
Good to see you in here man! Yeah, we just keep on kicking around here like old ghosts! I love that we still have a good group of vets here. You logging anything?
Dustin07
Legend
LOL I drive my wife crazy cause we don't have any real AC units, just those ones you put on the floor or the window with a tube going out, but I always like to go into the bedroom about a half hour before bed and crank that sucker up. She says its like antarctica and I'm like, finally, its juuuust right.
I have a couple chipped, I think one was a BMX wreck and the other was a barbell lol. I was beyond fatigued and took a push press to the chin. walked into the bathroom and spit a bunch of tooth into my hand. My dentist just ground it down so it wouldn't be sharp. I know its there, but I don't think anyone else notices, its not like a hockey injury knocking out all my front teeth or anything lol.
I have a couple chipped, I think one was a BMX wreck and the other was a barbell lol. I was beyond fatigued and took a push press to the chin. walked into the bathroom and spit a bunch of tooth into my hand. My dentist just ground it down so it wouldn't be sharp. I know its there, but I don't think anyone else notices, its not like a hockey injury knocking out all my front teeth or anything lol.
manifesto
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Thats right bro, we just keep on pushing!
Im just rolling TRT right now, I was on the gas for quite a while, but im trying to chill now that im getting older...
I may start a log though, next time I want to push the envelope a bit
MrKleen73
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Make sure to invite me along if you do. I am looking for something to help me get myself to that next level. Maybe a transformation challenge or something that just really makes me lock in. I have been getting more and more motivated as I am finally able to start doing what looks and feels more like training than going through the motions being super careful not to hurt myself.
Hyde
Legend
You know there’s like 10,000 guys your age who would give anything to be able to do dips again, right? That blew my mind a little bit that it’s no issue with your collarbone thing right now. Very cool!
Might be time now that your MIL is heading back and training is getting momentum to
moreso align the nutrition to your liking? Not that it needs anything radical, but you sounded like the visit was making that aspect tougher.
Might be time now that your MIL is heading back and training is getting momentum to
moreso align the nutrition to your liking? Not that it needs anything radical, but you sounded like the visit was making that aspect tougher.
manifesto
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I wanted to reach out in here to the vets...
Im looking for a spot for good deals on protein powder...ive gotten lazy and just been ordering of Amazon, Dymatize Iso, usually... and as you guys know...it's expensive AF
But, money is getting SUPER tight and I have a 13 year old son who is eating every thing but the paint off the walls...
All info is appreciated, fellas.
Im looking for a spot for good deals on protein powder...ive gotten lazy and just been ordering of Amazon, Dymatize Iso, usually... and as you guys know...it's expensive AF
But, money is getting SUPER tight and I have a 13 year old son who is eating every thing but the paint off the walls...
All info is appreciated, fellas.
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MrKleen73
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@manifesto it is hit and miss with what is in stock but if you aren't afraid of protein close to or a little beyond it's Best By date then I would try Supplementhunt.com. I often grab stuff from there never had anything make me sick. It isn't all the best brands, but I often find what I need.
Other than that DPSNutrition normally has decent prices on AllMax, and yeah they were in on the protein spiking but cleaned up their act with 3rd party testing and all that jazz. The Humapro is a blend and it is pretty thick if you like your shakes to be thicker. I have the Peanut Butter Chocolate one now and it is pretty good.
I think the 10,000 might be an understatement. The fact I can not only do them, but load them is amazing and honestly if I had to pick a pressing movement to be able to load, Dips are it! I am just lucky that they seem to move everything into the positions I am not injured in. My labrum feels like the issue is toward the back bottom side of the humerus, and it gets elevated away from contact, and I guess the way it moves somehow keeps the collarbone stable. Also, the reallignment he seems to have been able to get with the table drop collarbone adjustment just seemed to let it fall back into a more stable position. It still gets wonky in overhead movements where my shoulders / scaps are protracted, but seems good with the dips.
Also, you are dead on with the thoughts regarding the nutritional aspect of things. It wasn't so much that it was hard, as I chose to give her that time to be a Mom and spoil me. I made sure to get my protein in, but other than that I wasn't really doing much focus on nutrition. I actually ended up just slowly backing away from a lot of the stuff she was cooking for me. I didn't make any noise about it, just didn't have any of the last batch of Cinnamon rolls, only ate one piece of the pie she made for us when she first offered and never touched it again. So I am happy I did not lean in. I need to weigh myself, but I don't think i gained much if any weight while she was here. I just didn't lose any either.
That being said, it is time to refocus this train. I was looking at the fact JackedUp should be having another transformation contest, but it was mentioned that might be in October. So, I am not going to wait to get started there. However, I am definitely planning to do something. I think it might be time for another Unwrap my abs for Christmas log or accountability thread.
With training picking up, and me feeling more and more locked in I have noticed I am just becoming more willing to look at the food as fuel, and not enjoyment. So I think it is time to strike while the iron is hot.
Training last night was good.
WU + 5 minutes Rowing Machine, 3 minutes Ski Machine - both done with high effort
HS Neutral Grip Chest Supported Row
WU = 45x10
70x15-20@2RIR
80x15ish@1-2RIR
90x12-15@1RIR +4, +2
No TRX at the gym - opted for:
Neutral Grip Cable Rows w/ Erector focus
120x10-15@2RIR
130x10-15@0RIR
140x8-10@Fail +5 +2
Single Arm Cable Triceps Ext
40x15@2RIR
40x12-15@1RIR - While I like these, I realized I needed something better for the long head.
Overhead Cable Triceps
60x10-15@1RIR
70x8-12@Fail +2
Rear Delt Fly Machine
70x15
100x12-15
120x8-12@1RIR
120x8-9@0RIR +3 +1
Arsenal Hip Thrust
135x10
225x8
270x7@1-2RIR
270x6@1-2RIR
270x6@1RIR +2 +1
Glute Ham Raise
10
10
7 +2 +5 bottom half only to a glute lockout and flex
Overall this was a great session, I was completely drenched when I left the gym. I really found my groove on the hip thrust, and was getting some crazy glute focus on them. They felt like they were getting ripped apart on the negative and that almost stinging from contracting so har at the top.
I went home without much time to take care of anything else, and made a very quick makeshift meal of 2 scoops Humapro, and 2 tortillas dipped in 4tbls of spicy hummus. It hit the spot, then I passed about an hour later and was gone for the night.
Jimbabwe
Active Member
Amazon prices can be hard to beat. I always found MyProtein to be one of the cheapest places to buy a good quality protein powder.
I don't use the powders much these days, so not sure that is still true, but worth checking.
I have a discount code for Hosstile, and I like their stuff, but not sure the 10% is gonna bring it down all that far if money is that tight.
Hyde
Legend
Love to hear it - awesome hypertrophy workout too! I could feel the pump almost reading the movements.
+1 to say look for deals on Supplement Hunt & DPS Nutrition. Most of my protein powder the last year probably has come from things DPS has put on great sales.
I’ve been using Animal Protein recently bought directly from the Animal website - with discount code & subscription it was extremely competitive prices, I want to say under 90 cents/25g of protein scoop. Tastes, mixes and digests very well for a isolate/concentrate blend.
+1 to say look for deals on Supplement Hunt & DPS Nutrition. Most of my protein powder the last year probably has come from things DPS has put on great sales.
I’ve been using Animal Protein recently bought directly from the Animal website - with discount code & subscription it was extremely competitive prices, I want to say under 90 cents/25g of protein scoop. Tastes, mixes and digests very well for a isolate/concentrate blend.
manifesto
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Dustin07
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I was thinking the same thing. I see a lot of guys who struggle with bench so I always consider myself really fortunate to somehow have healthy shoulders for hard bench work despite two rotator cuff tears over the years and many years of work on the rings, but DIPS as much as I love them, do require progressive ROM warm-ups for me. they're such a workhorse, being able to load those is pure
that's such an awesome work around for you!the only other thought I have is that if you are close to and have a membership, my wife and I sometimes see insane deals at Costco, usually its the larger proteins so you're buying quite a bit but IMO when I see under $1/ serving I feel like you're doing OK:
Redcon1 MRE Lite Whole Food Protein 30 Servings
Fuel your body with the power of real food. MRE LITE is a high-quality, low-carb protein powder designed to give you the nutrition you need without the extra calories or carbs. MRE LITE is formulated without whey protein, offering 24g of high-quality protein per serving with an ideal...
supplementhunt.com
Dustin07
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I think dips are also one of those movements where you can really make the mind > muscle connection and sorta determine what it is you are trying to hit with a concerted effort. I know when I'm doing more bb type stuff and using them as an accessory to bench, I will try to focus on that lower pec area with dips rather than decline. (although that h/s decline machine is pretty good).
plus, i mean, triceps.
plus, i mean, triceps.
MrKleen73
Legend
Yeah, how you position your body completely changes the focus, Sometimes I do them CHarles Glass/ Mountain Dog style for chest, or straight up and down for more triceps, or allow my legs to go back some aslo for more chest but a little more of everything. Sometimes I do it as a bit of a mechanical drop set from the Charles Glass / MD style into the legs further back to squeeze out a few more reps.
MrKleen73
Legend
I did my walking yesterday, as a matter of fact, I walked until I lost my sole, and then walked some more.
I noticed I had a little piece of tread peeling off the bottom of my shoe yesterday. I cut the little tab that was tearing so it wouldn't get worse. So I put in an order for some of the Xero shoes @Hyde has been saying were so great.
Well, I go out for my walk out in the park and am about a mile away when out of nowhere I almost trip over something I knew wasn't there. The look down and more than half of the sole of my shoe had just let go of the upper. So it folded under and tripped me. I tried to modify my walk so it wouldn't keep flapping and being an issue but I couldn't make it work. So I ripped it the rest of the way off then had to dig into the sole of the other shoe and pry it loose so I could rip it off and be able to walk evenly.
So here I am walking in my new Reebok moccasins, we will call them Reebokisans, and feeling every pebble on the mile walk back. So much fun, but other than that they were actually really comfortable without the sole. Then I had to laugh on the way out to my car, the leather pad on the bottom of my feet was so slick I was able to slide down the incline of the tunnel, and then looks like I was ice skating trying to get up the other side to get to the elevator for the parking garage. LOL
My right shoulder is a little stiff today, not a big deal. Horizontal Pulling is a challenge with the protraction of the shoulder girdle really taxing the collar bone, but as long as it isn't hurting during and only getting as little stiff that is a win to me. I won't have to do it again before it is completely recovered with how the split is set up.
I have Horizontal Push on tap today. I think once I warm up that will be no problem. The floor press isn't typically too hard on the shoulder, and the stretch / deficit push ups can be done as regular ones if need be, but I don't expect to need any modifications.
I noticed I had a little piece of tread peeling off the bottom of my shoe yesterday. I cut the little tab that was tearing so it wouldn't get worse. So I put in an order for some of the Xero shoes @Hyde has been saying were so great.
Well, I go out for my walk out in the park and am about a mile away when out of nowhere I almost trip over something I knew wasn't there. The look down and more than half of the sole of my shoe had just let go of the upper. So it folded under and tripped me. I tried to modify my walk so it wouldn't keep flapping and being an issue but I couldn't make it work. So I ripped it the rest of the way off then had to dig into the sole of the other shoe and pry it loose so I could rip it off and be able to walk evenly.
So here I am walking in my new Reebok moccasins, we will call them Reebokisans, and feeling every pebble on the mile walk back. So much fun, but other than that they were actually really comfortable without the sole. Then I had to laugh on the way out to my car, the leather pad on the bottom of my feet was so slick I was able to slide down the incline of the tunnel, and then looks like I was ice skating trying to get up the other side to get to the elevator for the parking garage. LOL
My right shoulder is a little stiff today, not a big deal. Horizontal Pulling is a challenge with the protraction of the shoulder girdle really taxing the collar bone, but as long as it isn't hurting during and only getting as little stiff that is a win to me. I won't have to do it again before it is completely recovered with how the split is set up.
I have Horizontal Push on tap today. I think once I warm up that will be no problem. The floor press isn't typically too hard on the shoulder, and the stretch / deficit push ups can be done as regular ones if need be, but I don't expect to need any modifications.
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Segansational
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Dustin07
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I feel like the metcons came out as a competitor to the nanos when reebok was big into xfit and the metcons were likely better. nanos were all the rage among anyone who took xfit seriously but they were a pretty shitty shoe. its not that they were poorly built, its just that they were this "do everything" shoe which means it did nothing well. sold as a running shoe, they're probably the single worst running shoe I had ever owned. zero support, would destroy your feet and ankles. not really flat enough to be a good lifting shoe. Reeboks lifter was a decent oly shoe, but horrible for anything else because hard sole, no mobility. then they had the nano sprint I think it was called which I loved a running shoe, but it was too soft and spongy to be a good shoe to squat in. I never wanted to drop $300 on the no bulls but it seems like the metcons and the no bulls both beat the nanos out of the water for the "I can almost do all the things" type category.
Looking back that might be one of the more frustrating things in that xfit world. I remember having wods where you might run a mile, deadlift 225 x 20 reps for like 3 rounds. There isn't really a good shoe for that. I'd pick the running shoe, in that scenario then risk the ankle most likely in the pull cause I aint running a mile in flats.
Hyde
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And honestly you can pull the shoes off/on in that scenario and probably still be time ahead at the end if you ran in more optimal shoes. Because you only need to pull them back on twice if finishing with pulls, and kicking them off 3x is FAST. Plus shoeless pulls are as optimal as that gets.
Segansational
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Is this what you have? I'm surprised they work for lifting given it looks like a large, spongy heel.
akboom87
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Yes that is it. It’s not spongy at all that I notice. Maybe 400+ up it might not be solid enough, but for what I do it’s been great.
Hyde
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The Tyr L1 lifters I got the other year for quad-emphasis work, Seth Albersworth reviewed them saying they’re so awesome in so many ways, BUT once he’s going over 700 they seem to have a liiiittle bit of compression that throws off his stability, so he can’t commit to them.
I was like, Well, I don’t squat 700 and I am not even using these for my heavy squatting if I did, so this is going to be just fine
Dustin07
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a thought I have and the reason I don't use my trainers for deadlifts is that even if my ankles are safe and the added height doesn't hurt my pulls, I'm putting my body weight + the bar into the weight of my shoes and potentially trashing them faster. last night after squats I had to throw my feet on the foot massager for a while, so if I'm doing cardio or even days where I'm not squatting or pulling I really value my trainers being in good comfortable condition. but like if a good trainer is supposed to be thrown out after like 90 miles of work for a 175lb man, I always think about how badly I'd be trashing them as a 200lb man holding another 400lbs, and putting 600lbs of work/pressure into them.
thats just my OCD/thought but I went through an era of servere plantar issues so I think a lot about my feet lol.
MrKleen73
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When it comes to running in a flat shoe you really have to learn the right foot strike or your feet and ankles will suffer from the pounding. It needs to be a mid-forefront foot strike or you and your will not be happy. You can't heel toe it like a jog or some peoples running gates. The heel almost needs to float just above the ground letting the foot and ankle be the shock absorbers. You can't jump right into it or you might wake up a little fasciitis.
That being said I have been wearing the Xero's 2 days now and have put probably 3 miles on them. My feet were feeling the extra work yesterday for sure. This morning they are less tired, and the walk into the office was better than the walk to the hotel yesterday. I like the sole, it seems to be sturdy enough not to feel every pebble, but thin enough to still have pretty good ground feel. I can see these becoming a favorite as my feet get stronger.
I could definitely train in these, squats, deads, anything I need to be planted for I would be very comfortable pushing the boundaries in these. I can also see how they would be good for some 1-2 mile runs with some getting used to. It would take a bit of stress testing for the foot readiness but the shoes are sound. I think they look pretty good for what they are as well.
@Hyde Here ore the pictures of this pair. I will try the casual dress shoe when i get back home I only wanted to pack on pair for the trip.
I hadn't tightened them up yet at this point, they look a little better with the elastic laces snugged up a bit. Judging by these, I will really enjoy the dress casual ones. These might be just a tiny bit too big, but I think they would be a tiny bit too small a half size down. Then again, I might just not be used to my shoes not pressing into my toes since I outgrew my old shoes at 50. LOL!
I did a nice little upper session last night. Dips, Flyes, pull ups, rows, curls, triceps ext, DB Lateral and rear delt raises.
Going to see how my lower back holds up for a session tonight. It has been acting a little crunchy the last few days for some reason. So if it doesn't loosen up relatively easy I won't push it knowing I am flying home tomorrow.
I will post up a pic of the dress shoes once I get home and try them on.
That being said I have been wearing the Xero's 2 days now and have put probably 3 miles on them. My feet were feeling the extra work yesterday for sure. This morning they are less tired, and the walk into the office was better than the walk to the hotel yesterday. I like the sole, it seems to be sturdy enough not to feel every pebble, but thin enough to still have pretty good ground feel. I can see these becoming a favorite as my feet get stronger.
I could definitely train in these, squats, deads, anything I need to be planted for I would be very comfortable pushing the boundaries in these. I can also see how they would be good for some 1-2 mile runs with some getting used to. It would take a bit of stress testing for the foot readiness but the shoes are sound. I think they look pretty good for what they are as well.
@Hyde Here ore the pictures of this pair. I will try the casual dress shoe when i get back home I only wanted to pack on pair for the trip.
I hadn't tightened them up yet at this point, they look a little better with the elastic laces snugged up a bit. Judging by these, I will really enjoy the dress casual ones. These might be just a tiny bit too big, but I think they would be a tiny bit too small a half size down. Then again, I might just not be used to my shoes not pressing into my toes since I outgrew my old shoes at 50. LOL!
I did a nice little upper session last night. Dips, Flyes, pull ups, rows, curls, triceps ext, DB Lateral and rear delt raises.
Going to see how my lower back holds up for a session tonight. It has been acting a little crunchy the last few days for some reason. So if it doesn't loosen up relatively easy I won't push it knowing I am flying home tomorrow.
I will post up a pic of the dress shoes once I get home and try them on.
Hyde
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Once you get used to your toes not being squished by regular shoes, you won’t be able to stand anything with a traditional toebox for day to day!
I was thinking about grabbing a pair of Prio Coast while they were on sale this weekend, but ended up pulling the trigger on their X1 Mid Tops for now, since I wouldn’t be wearing the Coast til spring really anyway with the cold coming soon here.
I was thinking about grabbing a pair of Prio Coast while they were on sale this weekend, but ended up pulling the trigger on their X1 Mid Tops for now, since I wouldn’t be wearing the Coast til spring really anyway with the cold coming soon here.
Segansational
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Those looks pretty fresh! I'm always looking for an upgrade to my shoe game, something that I can put time in casually or also at work on a dress down day. Will be curious what the more "dress" versions look like.
MrKleen73
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Yeah those look pretty cool.
I haven't managed to put them on yet. I got taken out by COVID, that dirty bitch! I am guessing I got it up there in Denver, or on the plane ride home. Either way, I came home Friday and immediately took a 3 hr nap, my wife woke me up for dinner. I was back asleep by 9:00. Saturday, I woke up drank some coffee managed a few good hours then needed another nap, I slept until like 8 when my wife woke me again for dinner. I couldn't really wake up and my food didn't taste great, I took a few bites, then I ended up going back to sleep. Sunday I woke up around 7, went to the restroom, and just decided I did not feel well enough to be awake. I told my wife I wasn't feeling well and I hunkered down for the hellride on the fever train. Outside of restroom breaks I did not leave my bedroom until Tuesday night. On top of the fever, my chest had started getting really tight. So, I asked the wife to get me a Covid / Flu test so I know what I was dealing with and if I needed antibiotics or if I had a virus that just had to run it's course, it was covid... So I knew I just had to let it run it course. I have been taking OTC for the symptoms, a few hits of primatene mist, and some day and night time cold and flu stuff. I am through the bulk of it, but still running at about 70% capacity right now.
Lucky me, I lost my sense of taste and smell again, so now that I am on the back side I am contemplating starting an aggressive cut while nothing tastes great. See if I can transfer that into some momentum to get me going. For right now I am going to concentrate on protein shakes to get my protein back up. Then decide where to go from there. I may make some smoothies or something to get more vitamins and stuff in.
I am fever free, and WFH today, but am hoping to go into the office tomorrow to catch up on a few items that have been waiting there for me.
Obviously no training this week, but my shoulder was getting a little crunchy from being pushed in to new, well recovered territory again, and the rest seems to have calmed it back down. So I have a little more runway there.
gphagan1
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Oh wow man that sucks….yeah, whenever you run a fever with congestion and lose your sense of taste, you pretty much know you have COVID. It is handy that they have the over the counter tests so you know for sure. Sounds like you got hit by one of the bad ones. Hopefully you’ll recover well and it won’t be a long setback for you.
Dustin07
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MrKleen73
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It was odd because the heavy chest, no smell and taste stuff all came on at different points that didn't present like covid at first. I had no cough, or chest tightness at all and the first couple of meals that seemed off I could kind of justify why for various reasons. The fact I didn't really want to eat with a fever didn't surprise me, so my not wanting to chew or swallow made sense to me. Plus I could still taste a few flavors at first, they were just off. Tuesday the heavy chest started, and I told the wife I needed an inhaler, she said she saw a Covid/Flu A/Flu B test at the store and I told her nah who cares I won't do anything differently either way, but also thought well if it isn't one of those I probably need antibiotics. However, the way it slowly reared it's head, covid was the furthest from my mind at first. I was like Flu or Strep... Done. WRONG!!!Oh wow man that sucks….yeah, whenever you run a fever with congestion and lose your sense of taste, you pretty much know you have COVID. It is handy that they have the over the counter tests so you know for sure. Sounds like you got hit by one of the bad ones. Hopefully you’ll recover well and it won’t be a long setback for you.