Jinxie’s Mid-life Reincarnation Workout 🪵

I’m gonna start logging my hiking too, so I can track how disruptive it is to my squats.

7.5 mile hike, medium grade, moderately fast pace. My legs are crushed from Saturday legs, Sunday hike and then this one. Will try alternating hot and then cold shower after dinner.

Now, I must bbq!
 
Leftovers; note to self: don’t bbq tenders.

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Sure as ****, study supports that boron substantially reduces inflammatory markers and SHBG, in turn reducing estradiol and increasing free testosterone:

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And so much more:

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Thanks to @Hyde.
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WTF. I have never done the research on boron, but it's interesting to see that the scientific studies show increase in free T, whereas when you go to retail, nobody seems to be talking about it as a male supplement??

(yet ironically there are a million supplements on Amazon with reviews about testosterone production, sex drive, etc and yet no real scientific studies to back it lol)
 
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WTF. I have never done the research on boron, but it's interesting to see that the scientific studies show increase in free T, whereas when you go to retail, nobody seems to be talking about it as a male supplement??

(yet ironically there are a million supplements on Amazon with reviews about testosterone production, sex drive, etc and yet no real scientific studies to back it lol)
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It’s no miracle, but Black Lion Research actually had a product called Viron that was high dosed Boron (20mg daily solo). It was overpriced heavily, but they named it after Proviron, which is famous for dropping SHBG.
 
Dustin07 said:
WTF. I have never done the research on boron, but it's interesting to see that the scientific studies show increase in free T, whereas when you go to retail, nobody seems to be talking about it as a male supplement??

(yet ironically there are a million supplements on Amazon with reviews about testosterone production, sex drive, etc and yet no real scientific studies to back it lol)
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Like @Hyde noted, it’s really cheap! I bought a six month supply for around $11.

I’m really excited as my SHBG is way high. Reading the last article posted, this stuff sounds like a miracle, lol.
 
you know, more irony but I feel like those of us who take our hormones seriously are probably already better off than those who don't, and should lol.

I mean, you're already here, you're already alpha.
 
Dustin07 said:
you know, more irony but I feel like those of us who take our hormones seriously are probably already better off than those who don't, and should lol.

I mean, you're already here, you're already alpha.
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Good point, lol.

Maybe a little boron would cause these skinny guys to put some damn shorts on. Causes me to shudder every time I see the pube/groin shots.
 
Seated OHP:
Warmups
110x3
125x3
145x3
160x1
170x1 (this year’s current PR — but no longer)
185x1 (at least 5 more lbs in the tank)

That represents a 15 lbs gain on this year’s PR. Maybe the creatine is finally working.

May be time to revert to some standing sets. It’s really hard on my spine bc of curvature and my shoulders, which have endured many many surgeries.

Lateral Raises (strict)
3x10

That’s all. Saving up for sessions on sat, sun and mon.
 
Hyde said:
That’s a fat PR! Nicely done
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Thanks man. I’ve been focused a lot more on other movements. Irony — or recovery plus creatine.
 
recovery + creatine can definitely play a role, just don't forget that you PR'd a 1RM test and recovery could be good or restarting the training cycle with a deload on that lift maybe...

In regards to your spine, do you ever wear a lifting belt? I run an Inzer single prong. I use the wide one (I can't remember what that is now, 3.5" maybe?) it can take some getting used to for deads but definitely helps my back for press and squats.

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we aren't exactly "big" 250lb dudes, so when we are pressing the equivalent of our own bodyweight over head I think it helps a lot.
 
Dustin07 said:
recovery + creatine can definitely play a role, just don't forget that you PR'd a 1RM test and recovery could be good or restarting the training cycle with a deload on that lift maybe...

In regards to your spine, do you ever wear a lifting belt? I run an Inzer single prong. I use the wide one (I can't remember what that is now, 3.5" maybe?) it can take some getting used to for deads but definitely helps my back for press and squats.

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we aren't exactly "big" 250lb dudes, so when we are pressing the equivalent of our own bodyweight over head I think it helps a lot.
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Thanks brother. Keen observations.

I just started a modified 5-3-1, using a 170 lbs max for seated presses, and this is first cycle. (I only increased my max for hex DLs, from 378 to 400 lbs, leaving all else alone, so I have some latitude.)

As for recovering from the press, my next lift is an easy 5x5, without AMRAP set, and then I’ll take it very easy on the one rep sets the session after that. And then I’ll deload.

I do wear a belt on my heavier sets for all the big 4 (plus rows) since my lower back has been nagging me much of the year. (Hadn’t DL’d for many years and carelessly lifted 300 lbs without proper practice and warmup, upon resuming; rounded my back a little. I bought a hex bar bc it didn’t resolve quickly, to focus on rebuilding strength, without as much concern over form.) But my belt sucks and I can’t get it as tight as I need it, lol. I’m gonna look at the one you linked, because I need a better one, for sure.

Link didn’t take me to belt. I’m actually interested in the lever belt, as I’m struggling with my double prong. Do you think the single prong is superior to the lever? Thank you man!

I am doing seated shoulder presses, not standing, but it still irritates my lower back a tad on the heavier sets. Part of problem, outside the belt, is that I don’t have anyone to lift off or spot me, and my rack isn’t Westside, so sometimes I lose my retraction and have to reset after the first rep. And sometimes I struggle more than I probably should to avoid bailing.

But I’ll work all this out over time. It’s still new for me, lifting reasonably heavy without a spotter. Eventually I’ll train my wife to spot me. She’s strong for her size, but is small at 117 lbs.

Growing pains of working out exclusively at the home gym without a stronger workout partner.
 
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I think off all lifts, overhead press is actually the hardest to engage my core - a belt is a must have on it for me to go heavy. It helps a lot, especially if you lay back some as you drive the bar/implement backwards before you can start to get your head through.

What do mean when you say your rack isn’t Westside?

Setting the j hooks low enough that you can keep scapula retracted through the liftoff is a must. And a wife that can take 40lbs of pressure off even will be a huge help, believe that. Just takes some practice together.
 
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I think off all lifts, overhead press is actually the hardest to engage my core - a belt is a must have on it for me to go heavy. It helps a lot, especially if you lay back some as you drive the bar/implement backwards before you can start to get your head through.

What do mean when you say your rack isn’t Westside?

Setting the j hooks low enough that you can keep scapula retracted through the liftoff is a must. And a wife that can take 40lbs of pressure off even will be a huge help, believe that. Just takes some practice together.
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Thanks man — always appreciate your feedback.

Thanks for reminder re engaging core. I definitely don’t focus enough on this.

Rack hole spacing is 50 mm throughout, rather than 25 mm higher up (westside spacing). So I often find I’m either a little too high or a little too low. I’ll be more careful to stay on the low side for pressing, like you pointed out.

I’m also thinking about trying to position the bar in front of me (inside rack) rather than behind me (outside rack, relying on spotter arms), and starting at clavicle height, as you would with a standing press. Starting that low will take a little off my max, but perhaps safer for purposes of holding my retraction throughout.

You’re right about some spotter help too. I need to get on that sooner rather than later.

Thanks much!
 
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I think I’m engaging in pelvic tilting, which is part of what’s causing constant tightness and discomfort in my hips and hamstrings, and, in turn, my lower back.

Gonna start foam rolling the hip flexors before dead’s, squats and presses. Regular stretching isn’t doing the trick. Also should probably do a little core-focused work.

Just did these and it’s just what the doctor ordered. I suppose this is obvious.


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Hex DLs:
Warmups
5x235
5x270
5x310
5x240 (skipped the 270 set; still recovering from singles last week)

Bailed on rows, to recover.

Lat Pulldowns
3x10

Seated Rows
2x10

Live to fight another day. This back is feeling old — and not old-man strong!
 
[The man needs a deload.]

CG Bench Press
Warmups
3x160
3x185
5x205 (felt like 225, ack)
6x185

This was a failure, like my last lift. This is my 7th cycle and should have been a deload. Instead, I increased some of my maxes and started a new modified 5-3-1, lol.

I’m changing focus to a slab of tri-tip I’m about to BBQ.
 
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Another day for redemption …

Back Squats
Warmups
5x150
5x170
12x195 (PR for this year’s comeback — equates to 273 lbs, a +18 lbs move)

Leg Extensions
3x10

Leg Curls
3x8-10

Makeup from yesterday’s bail

Dips:
3x20xBW
(Time to start adding weight here again.)

Triceps Rope Extensions:
3x10

It’s now looking like my last shoulder workout (OHP PR) took it out of me, affecting my 2 following workouts; feel good today. Back in the saddle.

That is, until my 4.5 mile hike (medium grade, necessarily slower paced) afterwards, lol. My IT bands are screaming tight. Time for an alternating hot/cold shower.
 
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I really really wanted the lever version of Inzers belt for the longest time but I had people talk me out of it because they complained it was harder to get dialed in and was never quite tight enough (or too tight). I don't know if that's true or not but I just have the single prong. I have used double prong but I don't like them for a few reasons. the biggest probably being how damn hard they are to get off after a grueling amrap when I can't breathe lol.


I feel for you on the back pain. hows your stress level outside of the gym? back pain is the worst. I carried it for about 3 years after a torn ligament, moving twice, divorce, etc. I did everything. foam rollers, chiro, physical therapists (2 or 3) massage therapy, rest, work. I am starting to think it's all witch doctor nonsense and only rest of the body and rest of the mind made my back actually feel better (that, and RDL's). sometimes I forget how totally F'd up my back was for a few years there. I've broken bones, torn my acl, had multiple surgeries from sports injuries, but nothing F'd me up for such a long period of time as my back injury and to this day I think it was 90% mental.
 
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I really really wanted the lever version of Inzers belt for the longest time but I had people talk me out of it because they complained it was harder to get dialed in and was never quite tight enough (or too tight). I don't know if that's true or not but I just have the single prong. I have used double prong but I don't like them for a few reasons. the biggest probably being how damn hard they are to get off after a grueling amrap when I can't breathe lol.


I feel for you on the back pain. hows your stress level outside of the gym? back pain is the worst. I carried it for about 3 years after a torn ligament, moving twice, divorce, etc. I did everything. foam rollers, chiro, physical therapists (2 or 3) massage therapy, rest, work. I am starting to think it's all witch doctor nonsense and only rest of the body and rest of the mind made my back actually feel better (that, and RDL's). sometimes I forget how totally F'd up my back was for a few years there. I've broken bones, torn my acl, had multiple surgeries from sports injuries, but nothing F'd me up for such a long period of time as my back injury and to this day I think it was 90% mental.
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Wife has both the single prong and lever versions of the Forever Belt. 90% of the time she’s using the lever version. The other 10%, she happens to be doing keg loads (pinning the keg over a belt buckle allows you to keep the keg from slipping down as easily) lol.
 
Dustin07 said:
I really really wanted the lever version of Inzers belt for the longest time but I had people talk me out of it because they complained it was harder to get dialed in and was never quite tight enough (or too tight). I don't know if that's true or not but I just have the single prong. I have used double prong but I don't like them for a few reasons. the biggest probably being how damn hard they are to get off after a grueling amrap when I can't breathe lol.


I feel for you on the back pain. hows your stress level outside of the gym? back pain is the worst. I carried it for about 3 years after a torn ligament, moving twice, divorce, etc. I did everything. foam rollers, chiro, physical therapists (2 or 3) massage therapy, rest, work. I am starting to think it's all witch doctor nonsense and only rest of the body and rest of the mind made my back actually feel better (that, and RDL's). sometimes I forget how totally F'd up my back was for a few years there. I've broken bones, torn my acl, had multiple surgeries from sports injuries, but nothing F'd me up for such a long period of time as my back injury and to this day I think it was 90% mental.
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Thanks for valuable feedback, brother.

I actually have a single prong belt, my bad. I probably need to drill another hole in it. But it’s not a great belt and probably not worth the work. I think I’d like to try a lever belt as I’ve heard good things about adjustability.

My stress levels are not very high, actually — I have a modest work schedule and live a reasonably simple life. With that said, I sit a lot and even lounge while working, sometimes for way too many hours straight. That’s definitely part of the problem. Beyond that, I have an S curve at the spine (scoliosis) and injured myself about 7 months ago, during a sloppy deadlift. (I hadn’t been practicing and didn’t warm up properly, and tested myself at 300 lbs before starting my comeback. Stupid ego! I was able to muscle it up, but I did round my back. So there was an injury.) But physiatrist thinks that’s healed and it’s just intransigent trigger points around the back, referring pain. I’m not sure, but roller rocking my hips and IT bands seems to be helping as does alternating hot/cold showers. Beyond that, I think I need to be taking more breaks from sitting during the day.

If this doesn’t work, I may try seeing a physio and/or changing hex bar deadlifting to every other week, while still squatting every week, to relieve my back and so that my strength is more balanced — squats are lagging deadlifts.

Candidly, I have not deadlifted a lot historically (around one year cumulatively, mostly in 2014)— and this is my first stint hex bar DLing. My current training may be a bit more than I can handle comfortably right now without something more. Don’t meant to sound like a wuss, but I need to listen to my body, particularly at my age.

Of course, a good belt could help all this, so I think that’s the first order of business.

Appreciate you and @Hyde for the help!
 
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Lovin' your log homie! Gotta say you look awesome for not training forever too!

Also, I put the tenders on the raised rack... that keeps 'em moist and juicy.

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Leftovers; note to self: don’t bbq tenders.

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Thanks so much, brother. Are you logging these days?

I’ve since tried the tenders in a veggie grilling tray, with some oil, and it worked pretty well. I’ll try the raised rack next time and then I will sear them a little at end. Thanks for the tip! (I was cooking way to hot for them to be on the primary grill. They got stuck and were pretty dry.)

I prefer thigh meat for BBQing, for sure, but I’m trying to moderate my cholesterol intake bc I’m a dietary responder — and so I can indulge in red meat more often, lol.

Thanks again for stopping by!
 
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Thanks so much, brother. Are you logging these days?

I’ve since tried the tenders in a veggie grilling tray, with some oil, and it worked pretty well. I’ll try the raised rack next time and then I will sear them a little at end. Thanks for the tip! (I was cooking way to hot for them to be on the primary grill. They got stuck and were pretty dry.)

I prefer thigh meat for BBQing, for sure, but I’m trying to moderate my cholesterol intake bc I’m a dietary responder — and so I can indulge in red meat more often, lol.

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Nice man! A little oil can do wonders with the heat!

I'm just getting back into the swing of things this past week... I have some goodies that I want to run but to be honest I'm kind of enjoying being natural right now!
 
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In and all caught up!

We have a lot in common with time we have taken off and training goals. Do you care to share pics of your home gym? Just looking for ideas for mine…

Man, you’re shredded. Life goals for sure.

I always grill tenders, and anything I can. I also use olive oil and just monitor it frequently. I never do tenders on the charcoal grill, and when I do them on the propane grill I heat the grill with both burners but turn off the right burner and cook the tenders on that side. That’s actually how I cook almost everything.

I have an Inzer Lever belt and 100% love it. I haven’t worn it since I have started back lifting, but mostly because I’m stubborn to change the position of the lever and am trying to lose weight down to it.

I have the 13mm, and I hear the 10mm is easier to adjust to. Still, I love mine and would never replace it without an identical one.

Some things that help with back pain for me are doing some type of core every day. Leg lifts, planks, bird dogs, mostly. I often do random Cat-Camels as well. Especially in between sets where my low back could fatigue.

Also, Donnie Thompson back protocol feels so AMAZING. Whether your back is stiff or not. I can sit in there any time and feel amazing.

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And then there is this. I can’t say it prevents back pain specifically for me, but it gets me warm for squats and DLs.

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Like you, I’m having to adjust my training max soon. Hyde nailed it on progression, wanting to keep your AMRAPs around 10-11, RPE 8-9. He knows way more than me, but that has always worked best for my progress and recovery.

Looking forward to your progress and learning from you. Thanks for the Boron share.
 
RegisterJr said:
In and all caught up!

We have a lot in common with time we have taken off and training goals. Do you care to share pics of your home gym? Just looking for ideas for mine…

Man, you’re shredded. Life goals for sure.

I always grill tenders, and anything I can. I also use olive oil and just monitor it frequently. I never do tenders on the charcoal grill, and when I do them on the propane grill I heat the grill with both burners but turn off the right burner and cook the tenders on that side. That’s actually how I cook almost everything.

I have an Inzer Lever belt and 100% love it. I haven’t worn it since I have started back lifting, but mostly because I’m stubborn to change the position of the lever and am trying to lose weight down to it.

I have the 13mm, and I hear the 10mm is easier to adjust to. Still, I love mine and would never replace it without an identical one.

Some things that help with back pain for me are doing some type of core every day. Leg lifts, planks, bird dogs, mostly. I often do random Cat-Camels as well. Especially in between sets where my low back could fatigue.

Also, Donnie Thompson back protocol feels so AMAZING. Whether your back is stiff or not. I can sit in there any time and feel amazing.

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And then there is this. I can’t say it prevents back pain specifically for me, but it gets me warm for squats and DLs.

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Like you, I’m having to adjust my training max soon. Hyde nailed it on progression, wanting to keep your AMRAPs around 10-11, RPE 8-9. He knows way more than me, but that has always worked best for my progress and recovery.

Looking forward to your progress and learning from you. Thanks for the Boron share.
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Damn @RegisterJr, one of the best replies ever! Thanks a million for all the help, brother!

I’ll gladly share some pics of my gym. It’s small, but it def gets the job done.

I don’t think I’m shredded, but I sure appreciate it. I think I just know how to bend the lighting to exaggerate detail, lol. I suspect I’m around 12-14% body fat. If you ever look at my old log, I was pretty defined then, at least for me. Alas, I was younger, in my early to mid 40s.

I already reverted my hex bar deadlift max to where it was, out of concern that I may be overtraining. I also think the 5s day on the modified SVR training 5-3-1 is too much for me, as much as I relish the idea of some more volume. I’m just going to incorporate some joker sets here and there. I’m now using a 531 app, which is saving me time. I screw up every spreadsheet that I edit on my phone, lol!

Def going to get an Inzer belt. Thanks!

And thanks for all the rehab suggestions and videos, as well as the cooking tips! I also usually cook on indirect heat (after searing, depending on meat).

Thanks for everything, brother.
 
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Damn @RegisterJr, one of the best replies ever! Thanks a million for all the help, brother!

I’ll gladly share some pics of my gym. It’s small, but it def gets the job done.

I don’t think I’m shredded, but I sure appreciate it. I think I just know how to bend the lighting to exaggerate detail, lol. I suspect I’m around 12-14% body fat. If you ever look at my old log, I was pretty defined then, at least for me. Alas, I was younger, in my early to mid 40s.

I already reverted my hex bar deadlift max to where it was, out of concern that I may be overtraining. I also think the 5s day on the modified SVR training 5-3-1 is too much for me, as much as I relish the idea of some more volume. I’m just going to incorporate some joker sets here and there. I’m now using a 531 app, which is saving me time. I screw up every spreadsheet that I edit on my phone, lol!

Def going to get an Inzer belt. Thanks!

And thanks for all the rehab suggestions and videos, as well as the cooking tips! I also usually cook on indirect heat (after searing, depending on meat).

Thanks for everything, brother.
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I agree on the 5s day as well. As soon as my training max is modified, I’m going to back down the volume. Good call, it takes a toll.
 
@RegisterJr, here’s my 11’x11’ gym and a connected room with a universal and a plate-loaded ab-bench, which we share with the cat, lol. I don’t use the connected room, except for leg extensions and leg curls. There was a hot tub in it, but it was removed by the seller before we bought 18 months ago. I don’t leave out the landmine setup, but wanted to show you it with Viking attachment and stand.

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@RegisterJr, here’s my 11’x11’ gym and a connected room with a universal and a plate-loaded ab-bench, which we share with the cat, lol. I don’t use the connected room, except for leg extensions and leg curls. There was a hot tub in it, but it was removed by the seller before we bought 18 months ago. I’m the gym, I don’t leave out the landmine setup, but wanted to show you it with Viking attachment and stand.

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Very impressive.

The Viking Press attachment: worth the buy?

I’ve also looked at buying the charts you have on the wall.
 
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Very impressive.

The Viking Press attachment: worth the buy?

I’ve also looked at buying the charts you have on the wall.
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Thanks man. I’ve got a cheap rack, but it works fine for us, other than the spacing for the j cups, which is wider than I’d like. I upgraded the j cups and added a second pair as well as spotter arms for outside rack as well as a couple pairs of weight holders, which make it pretty sturdy and allow me to use heavy bands.

The Viking press attachment is great and was a veritable bargain at $38 from Amazon — price has gone up, but still under $50. I use it for chest, shoulders, back and legs, and my wife also uses it for core work. And obviously it trains grip.

The stand is key if you don’t have your landmine in a rack where you can use the safety bars to prop it up; otherwise, you have to clean it to get it up, which can be limiting and taxing. I wrapped some tape on the bar to protect the finish from metal to metal contact. Anyway, I got this for $30 at Home Depot, lol.
 
I got me some support (Forever belt) and a new wardrobe since Inzer stuff is affordable and shipping isn’t insubstantial.


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Also just ordered this 75 lbs CAP mega hex bar with 32mm grips and 13” sleeves, so I can get over 450 lbs on the bar, while using a pair of 45 lbs bumpers. Only question that remains is whether my Rogue bumpers will fit on the sleeves. Some comments suggest they won’t unless you sand finish off sleeves, which I have no problem doing. Got this in “like new” condition for $128, usually $197; I’m sure it’s new and was returned. If it sucks, I’ll just return it.

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Subbed for gym ideas, rehab, and cool new workout clothes! Haha. Always feels great to train in fresh gear.
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Thanks for coming by. There are workouts and fapping material too, lol, but they got buried a page back.
 
Awesome order! Very interested to hear feedback on those briefs. Shirts look good.

Unless anything has changed, be prepared to wait months for your belt. Inzer is notorious for nonexistent customer service and eon-long waits for in stock items.

Their gear is worth the wait though. Them, Titan/Texas Belts, Pioneer make some of the highest quality belts you can buy. Cerberus & EliteFTS make some great stuff too these days allegedly, and the general ability to get a solid belt from China has gone up incredibly over the last decade.
 
Hyde said:
Awesome order! Very interested to hear feedback on those briefs. Shirts look good.

Unless anything has changed, be prepared to wait months for your belt. Inzer is notorious for nonexistent customer service and eon-long waits for in stock items.

Their gear is worth the wait though. Them, Titan/Texas Belts, Pioneer make some of the highest quality belts you can buy. Cerberus & EliteFTS make some great stuff too these days allegedly, and the general ability to get a solid belt from China has gone up incredibly over the last decade.
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Took over a month for me to get a black prong inzer forever belt, worth the wait. That was a few years ago so who knows how it is now
 
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Took over a month for me to get a black prong inzer forever belt, worth the wait. That was a few years ago so who knows how it is now
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Thank you and @Hyde.

They say black is in stock, so it’s a lot quicker, and to expect custom orders to take 4-6 weeks (actually it’s 6-8 for the belt plus ground shipping time), but I read it can take 2-3 months. I got the red, white and blue one, hoping to play miniature captain America, lol.

I was impressed with the pricing so I don’t mind waiting a couple months. I anticipated needing to pay at least $130 for a high quality, guaranteed belt. The other specialty stuff, like the lifting shirt and briefs I ordered, also seemed very affordable compared to elsewhere. You could easily pay that much for just routine Under Armor clothing.

I’ll def give a report after I get and try the stuff. This sort of gear is new for me. I’m excited.
 
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Thank you and @Hyde.

They say black is in stock, so it’s a lot quicker, and to expect custom orders to take 4-6 weeks, but I read it can take 2-3 months. I got the red, white and blue one, hoping to play miniature captain America, lol.

I was impressed with the pricing so I don’t mind waiting a couple months. I anticipated needing to pay at least $130 for a high quality, guaranteed belt. The other specialty stuff, like the lifting shirt and briefs I ordered, also seemed very affordable compared to elsewhere. You could easily pay that much for just routine Under Armor clothing.

I’ll def give a report after I get and try the stuff. This sort of gear is new for me. I’m excited.
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You’ll love the belt. Do yourself a favor and look into Cerberus for sleeves(elbow or knee). @Hyde turned me onto to these and I’ll never use anything else. Any questions about sizing, discounts codes or which to buy don’t hesitate to pm…that is if you decide to down the line.
 
is it just me or have you already leaned up since your first pics only a month ago?

as far as sleeves go, I no longer have a huge opinion. probably 6-7 years ago I had some 5mm rock tapes. I have decided 5mm is a joke. they do nothing and don't stay up. replaced them with 7mm rehbands around 2015...maybe even earlier than that! I still use them a few times a week...... wash them probably 3 times a year lol
 
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You’ll love the belt. Do yourself a favor and look into Cerberus for sleeves(elbow or knee). @Hyde turned me onto to these and I’ll never use anything else. Any questions about sizing, discounts codes or which to buy don’t hesitate to pm…that is if you decide to down the line.
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On this note, Cerberus just had their 4th of July sale which is 15% off and the best it gets. But I think they do Black Friday with 15% off as well if I recall right. You really need to measure your joints how the sizing charts for the products recommend, and when in doubt size up. I have never regretted sizing up but have had to return a couple things that were too small.
 
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On this note, Cerberus just had their 4th of July sale which is 15% off and the best it gets. But I think they do Black Friday with 15% off as well if I recall right. You really need to measure your joints how the sizing charts for the products recommend, and when in doubt size up. I have never regretted sizing up but have had to return a couple things that were too small.
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I’m guessing that sale is over from looking at the site, right? I’ve been thinking about getting sleeves for knees and elbows.

Any discount codes @wfreiling?

Thanks guys!
 
you didn't ask, but I freaking love knee sleeves. ever since I started working with them, I refuse to squat without them and I wear them deadlifting 99% of the time too.

And if I do a wod of any kind with burpees, lunges etc, I love them just for the padding when my knee hits the ground.
 
Dustin07 said:
is it just me or have you already leaned up since your first pics only a month ago?

as far as sleeves go, I no longer have a huge opinion. probably 6-7 years ago I had some 5mm rock tapes. I have decided 5mm is a joke. they do nothing and don't stay up. replaced them with 7mm rehbands around 2015...maybe even earlier than that! I still use them a few times a week...... wash them probably 3 times a year lol
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You’re good for the ego, brother. I’ve lost 2 pounds since the very beginning of my log, but have put on 3 pounds since some of the other pics, presumably from creatine and increasing carb load. I may have dropped a little fat, but I’ve definitely put on some size, 1.5” at legs, which is surprising to me, and strength at hex bar DLs (22 lbs), squats (18 lbs) and seated OHPs (15 lbs). My bench has gone no where at all since reducing benching from 2 to 1 time per week (was separating chest and tris so I could bench twice); but that’s okay as that’s historically a relatively stronger exercise for me, and I’m still adjusting to narrowed grip, elbows in, and employing more lats. (More than anything in the short term, I want my squats back over 300 lbs.). Given the strength and size increases, I may have dropped 1-2% in body fat. Need to start incorporating some more core work to assist the big 4 — and to look lean and sexy, haha.

Do you like the 7mm rehbands? Not familiar with that brand. I see they sell them at Rogue so must past muster.
 
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