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napalm said:
glad the shoulder is feeling better

what belt did you get?
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Thanks man. The longhorn belt. I'll toss a pic up then.

D3w4c15. Bench Deload.

Warm up.

Barx 7,7,7,7,10,20,30,40,50

Band pull aparts light.

Mobility.

Stretch.

Knee is being a little funky still.
 
Just catching back up man. Great work on squats...get in on the race to 650!
 
Swanson52 said:
Just catching back up man. Great work on squats...get in on the race to 650!
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Glad to have ya back in man. Thanks. Ya maybe someday, I got a lot of work to do. Maybe a 650 dead though. I wana see 550 on squat next year sometime.
 
Belt.
 

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13mm? And it lies flat like that?
 
10. It's very supple but it's thick. Side to side it's rigid but it conforms well.
 
CountryLiftin said:
10. It's very supple but it's thick. Side to side it's rigid but it conforms well.
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Whatever feels best man, my Inzer 13 is a year old now and will still bruise me from the rigidity, love it.
 
^ Strong this. I feel like mine isn't even broken in all the way yet, though it's awesome. Took a lot of rolling it back and forth and I ran it over with my Blazer a half dozen times.
 
herderdude said:
^ Strong this. I feel like mine isn't even broken in all the way yet, though it's awesome. Took a lot of rolling it back and forth and I ran it over with my Blazer a half dozen times.
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lol I'm very anti-breaking it in, I break it into with my jack3d muscle fibraz.
 
Sexy belt. I'm thinking about picking up a 10 mm. I hated my 13 and have a 6.5 now that I like. The 10 mm intrigues me tho...
 
NomZ said:
Whatever feels best man, my Inzer 13 is a year old now and will still bruise me from the rigidity, love it.
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herderdude said:
^ Strong this. I feel like mine isn't even broken in all the way yet, though it's awesome. Took a lot of rolling it back and forth and I ran it over with my Blazer a half dozen times.
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NomZ said:
lol I'm very anti-breaking it in, I break it into with my jack3d muscle fibraz.
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napalm said:
Sexy belt. I'm thinking about picking up a 10 mm. I hated my 13 and have a 6.5 now that I like. The 10 mm intrigues me tho...
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I had heard it was supple length wise but that's not really what I'm worried about. The function of a belt is compression for the Val salva and some bracing as far as flexion of the back right? It's rigid that direction. It gets tight, doesn't stretch, and is well built. So I can strap it on and it does it's job. Im not convince a super rigid belt is superior. It may not be in fact if it doesn't confirm to your body as well, because then you aren't containing your internal pressure. This belt still bruised me already and cuts into my ribs if I don't put it on right haha. That's my thoughts on the subject from what I have experienced and know about how a belt works. I like it and I think it should last and carry me through pretty much as far as I'll ever go powerlifting.

Also it gets a lot more rigid when you fold it up. It's like it's naturally straight but gets tougher when you wrap it.

I'll have to try an inzer sometime to see the difference.
 
Interesting, I just remember the transition to a supple 10mm to a rigid 13mm being amazing, the support from the 13 is so much better.

My 13mm for example, you can't lay it flat, it stays curled up.
 
NomZ said:
Interesting, I just remember the transition to a supple 10mm to a rigid 13mm being amazing, the support from the 13 is so much better.

My 13mm for example, you can't lay it flat, it stays curled up.
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Nice looking belt Country!

My Inzer 10mm won't lay flat either - staying pretty rigid thus far, got a few bruises to show for it. (I just went from recommendations when choosing width)
 
I think going to a bulky belt might be torso dependent bc big bulky stiff belts...I can't freaking deadlift in them. I can squat with them and I could do my attempt at a sumo pull, but not conventional dead.
 
rob112 said:
I think going to a bulky belt might be torso dependent bc big bulky stiff belts...I can't freaking deadlift in them. I can squat with them and I could do my attempt at a sumo pull, but not conventional dead.
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Ya I don't think it would feel good to me.


My knee is pissy today and ankle same side as well. I'm probably gona forego the gym and just rest with mild stretching back here. Heat pre and ice later. Idk what's goin on.
 
Belt placement should be different between both deadlifts and squats
 
rob112 said:
I think going to a bulky belt might be torso dependent bc big bulky stiff belts...I can't freaking deadlift in them. I can squat with them and I could do my attempt at a sumo pull, but not conventional dead.
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Thats the truth. I don't even like deadlifting in my 10mm belt yet. can't find the right spot for it. I can see something nice and stiff being good for the squat though.
 
I was watching a Ernie Lilliebridge Jr. video; he said to put the belt low for more pop off the ground on deads and high for lockout.

Interesting.
 
I do mid back all work now(kinda high). LB is strong, upper back is strong...midland

Edit: I think it's a preference body shape thing
 
Deads are low squats are lower mid. I have a weird torso though not like any of you haha.

Cincy if that's true I should set mine higher.

Thanks guys!
 
rob112 said:
I think going to a bulky belt might be torso dependent bc big bulky stiff belts....
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I'd agree with this, hip to ribcage distance would affect what feels good too.
Airborne42 said:
Belt placement should be different between both deadlifts and squats
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Not really, it just depends on the lifter, I wear mine in the same place and tightness for both lifts.
 
NomZ said:
I'd agree with this, hip to ribcage distance would affect what feels good too.Not really, it just depends on the lifter, I wear mine in the same place and tightness for both lifts.
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Definitely depends on the lifter brotha I tend to do Better this way. Keeping my core tighter more so on squats. 700 squat raw and when I put my belt looser and pushed down I got 700+ raw deadlift last meet. I started pulling beltless lately for core work. 675 easy
 
Airborne42 said:
Definitely depends on the lifter brotha I tend to do Better this way. Keeping my core tighter more so on squats. 700 squat raw and when I put my belt looser and pushed down I got 700+ raw deadlift last meet. I started pulling beltless lately for core work. 675 easy
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Exactly, all user-dependent.

Beastin, tell Grambo to stop being so weak.
 
NomZ said:
Exactly, all user-dependent.

Beastin, tell Grambo to stop being so weak.
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Hahaha thanks brother... Plus the belt digs in to much on deads. I actually started pulling with my lever belt and squating with my pronged belt.
 
Airborne42 said:
Hahaha thanks brother... Plus the belt digs in to much on deads. I actually started pulling with my lever belt and squating with my pronged belt.
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Saw your location, you train with Randoja at all?
 
Hip to ribs? Mines less than my belt, lol. Definitely all comes down to the individual.
 
I need advice. Knee has bothered me all Deload week with pain moving all around and pain while walking an sitting at times. I have mild weakness today but no real pain. Patellar tendon below knee cap to tibia stretches and makes some noise today. Should I pull tomorrow. And should I squat Friday?


Bench went good today. Warmed up. 135x7,7,8. 185x7, 225x3,7,5,5. Cool down. Bunch of rows. Stretch.

I felt weak and a little unstable and form was off. Elbows kept flaring. But no pain overall and felt good. So gona keep being smart and coming back...


I'm tempted to do another Deload type week/maintainence to heal my body up completely. And just do reps with light weight accessory and mobility. Sort of tune up the body and fix all these little nagging injuries so I can move forward.
 
I would get some X-rays to verify you don't have any spinal conditions contributing to your issue. If any abnormalities are present I would obviously follow that up and not do anything until those are handled.

If that is not the case, then proceed. I think you have patellar tendonitis, which is an overuse injury and is significant as it's a sign you're not doing something right. This could be something related to your lifting, to exercise and play outside of the gym, or you could have flat feet, a condition which makes you more susceptible to patellar tendonitis.

Rest is the only solution to correct patellar tendonitis. That doesn't mean deload, it means do not do this activity. 7-10 days you should be good to go.
 
Torobestia said:
I would get some X-rays to verify you don't have any spinal conditions contributing to your issue. If any abnormalities are present I would obviously follow that up and not do anything until those are handled.

If that is not the case, then proceed. I think you have patellar tendonitis, which is an overuse injury and is significant as it's a sign you're not doing something right. This could be something related to your lifting, to exercise and play outside of the gym, or you could have flat feet, a condition which makes you more susceptible to patellar tendonitis.

Rest is the only solution to correct patellar tendonitis. That doesn't mean deload, it means do not do this activity. 7-10 days you should be good to go.
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I don't believe I need an x ray based off what I know/feel. Also pretty sure its not spinal/neevous or there would be other signs and the feeling would be different. based on how much better its felt the past few days I think i need to avoid squats and rest. I can hit squat depth with nothing but deeper and my knee is very sqeaking at the inferior/lower pat tendon. Lol.

I was thinking about pat. tendonitis but the pain has been lateral meniscus/ LCL/ lateral malleous of fibula for 3 months. However I bombed a 375 squat 3 weeks ago and I think that did some damage that made whatever was up worse. Likely developed tendinitis of the pat tendon in addition to LCL tendinitis or muscle.

When I say Deload I mean mobility and light movement. And bench. I played volleyball last night and was running around with minor discomfort. Gona treat the knee and skip squats this week and probably pull 225 and do some other accessory back work tomorrow. Depending on how I feel might skip the deads. Actually probably will I haven't actually taken off in forever.

Also I do have flat feet and overall noncooperative ankles knees and hips.
 
Sean1332 said:
I'm flat footed as well. It sucks. Maybe time completely off will be good for you.
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Yes it does. That's the plan. After today just do mobility in my room and some ice etc. til Monday. Super Deload 2 week funfest.

Just did tris, sit ups, back extensions to focus on hip hinge and some rows and pull-ups. Shoulder is feeling much improved and pain free but still not completely normal. This rest period should get me back. Today knee is good with some instability. I think I might have had my toes pointed too far out causing my knees to shift in. I can't externally rotate thighs as far as I can my toes/feet. When I air squat with straight toes there is no pain. With laterally rotated feet there is some instability and minor discomfort.

Walking and lifting were/are pain free currently.
 
I think I have the same issue with my right knee man, I bombed a 225 front squat a while back and haven't felt right since.. Time to lay off squats for a week or so. Knee's been squeaky and just dull pain every once in a while. Just kinda below the knee cap.
 
capo180 said:
I think I have the same issue with my right knee man, I bombed a 225 front squat a while back and haven't felt right since.. Time to lay off squats for a week or so. Knee's been squeaky and just dull pain every once in a while. Just kinda below the knee cap.
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Basically same thing! Definitely take some time completely off to heal. Every time I do I come back with a PR so I can't complain.
 
Definitely heal up boys, better to fix it now than train on it and make it really hurt.

When you come back, try to focus on keeping a more vertical shin angle. Not totally vertical, but more than you do now.

Take the stance out maybe an inch or two, sit back a hair more, and really open up those hips. It may not be your strongest stance, but it should keep you healthier and give you a better shot at continued PRs in the long run. Or at least until your knees are back to 100%
 
herderdude said:
Definitely heal up boys, better to fix it now than train on it and make it really hurt.

When you come back, try to focus on keeping a more vertical shin angle. Not totally vertical, but more than you do now.

Take the stance out maybe an inch or two, sit back a hair more, and really open up those hips. It may not be your strongest stance, but it should keep you healthier and give you a better shot at continued PRs in the long run. Or at least until your knees are back to 100%
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Agreed. I've been working it out but mobility was limiting me. Knees have felt great til that goof up. Having legs that make up 2/3rd your height doesn't help w shin angle either. Bahaha.
 
Warmed up. Band pull aparts. Bar bench. 135x7,7. Stretch, mobility 1st rib mobility, full body stretching. Ice. Knee is feeling better today no pain walking. Shoulder is normal but tight I assume from Mondays bench. Today's session should loosen it up some. That's all. Feeling very withdrawn from training and not happy.
 
All the more reason to heal up fast, dude.
 
Also apparently the 2 guys w the gym At home want me to do a meet w them. But I really don't think I'm gona be in any shape to do one for at least a few months. So that's a bummer. Depending on the date I might try it though.
 
Thanks man. I know. I've always been injury prone which is what sucks. I don't know why. I train too hard with not enough rest or genetics or something. But I'll see you at 500. I saw you maxed congrats! When I get feeling well I wana do a Max wrapped attempt. I think getting the weight on my back and walked out is gona be harder than squatting it.
 
napalm said:
Dafuq? Just wait sonny, one day you'll be old too :biglaugh:
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I hope you didn't take that personal, I can't decipher your message for certain. Either the big laugh was because you're joking, or because you think it's funny that I'm going to be old and injured one day, you demented old man!

Like I said before, I respect the hell out of you for competing while suffering from injuries AND STILL coming back stronger. Not meant to be a dig at you.

CountryLiftin said:
Thanks man. I know. I've always been injury prone which is what sucks. I don't know why. I train too hard with not enough rest or genetics or something. But I'll see you at 500. I saw you maxed congrats! When I get feeling well I wana do a Max wrapped attempt. I think getting the weight on my back and walked out is gona be harder than squatting it.
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Yeah, it's hard to tell why some people get injured while still practicing proper movement patterning and pre-hab protocols. Just come back stronger and let's get to 5 bills!

I noticed that when I was wrapped too. I couldn't bend my knees at all while I was walking. Just walking out 275 was hard, lol.
 
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