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    Deadlifting comp. for reps

    I agree, 60% don't make sense at all. I've seen comps with bodyweight, which gets interesting. 1.5-2x bodyweight gets alil more interesting too. For a minute I initially thought "60% of 1RM." My thinking is they (ppl who put this comp together) know for a fact anything more than 60% would...
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    Deadlifting comp. for reps

    I would go about building up strength normally, but as yer final working set use the competition weight & rep out. Then just try & beat that number each week til the comp.
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    New to PL'ing/Sheiko

    I've seen the sheiko routines, but I haven't used em yet. Sorry. I would think things like dips (unless weighted) are just bodyweight. If weighted, whatever you can handle for X reps. Same for flies, a weight that's challenging but something you can control. For specialty stuff in general, I...
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    Looking For New Wrist Wraps, Can't Decide

    I ended up getting the Rhino Wraps (36") for Christmas. I haven't had a chance to put em through the paces, but as of now they wrap tight & are very comfortable. They're alittle hard to wrap cuz of the length, but that will come with use.
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    Looking For New Wrist Wraps, Can't Decide

    Will do. Prolly won't know until after Christmas. Went to go get some longer Convicts, & my sister screamed stop. So maybe Santa likes powerlifting?
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    Looking For New Wrist Wraps, Can't Decide

    My lifting buddy mentioned Rhino wraps or something like that. He said they were getting a lot of good reviews. Anyone hear of them?
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    Looking For New Wrist Wraps, Can't Decide

    Convicts you say. I'll look into that.
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    Looking For New Wrist Wraps, Can't Decide

    I currently have a pair of APTs, not sure which exact design. They're white & black, but depressingly short. I got em as hand-me-downs from a friend, and for the most part I like em. However, as previously stated they're just too short for me. I can't wrap em as tight as I want, and they're beat...
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    Fst-7 u try??

    I love FST-7! It's a great finishing technique at the end for most if not all workouts; it'll pump you up big & finish you off for sure. If you don't mind looking like a dork, do some posing in between sets as per suggestion of Hany. It friggin sux sometimes, but it does wonders. I've also used...
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    Squat suit

    What makes a Metal bad for a first squat suit? Just curious.
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    Efficient Deadlift Programs?

    Try looking into the Finnish Deadlift Program. I'm currently using a long version (3 16wk cycles), & took my deadlift from shaky 460 to a strong 500(day1 of wk 16 today, cycle 1). I'm pulling again Saturday, & I'm gonna see whhat damage I can do. You deadlift 2x per week, off a 5" or higher...
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    What Makes a Bench Grip an "Illegal Wide Grip"?

    I have no idea. I generally lift at 24HR (it sux), but I've been going to Gold's as of late & the bars are diff. The rings on the 24HR bars are alittle wider or what's more common, & the Gold's bars' rings are thinner & seem to be wider. And that's what spurred my original question. I would...
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    What Makes a Bench Grip an "Illegal Wide Grip"?

    Alright, thanks guys. I'll check out the fed rules just to be sure though. Thanks again.
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    What Makes a Bench Grip an "Illegal Wide Grip"?

    I've been getting real heavy into powerlifting, & plan on competing next year (raw for now). I have most my lifts down, but I have some issues with my bench. I'm alittle iffy on my grip. I usually put my middle finger on the ring, & have grown quite comfortable with this grip. However, I...
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    DY Blood & Guts

    I've used the B&G a few times before, & it is fun to use. However, it is important to have a good lifting buddy who can spot you real well. The most important aspect I've seen people struggle with is going past failure. They either don't do it, or just don't understand the concept. It's OK to...
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