Yeah that was my thought i got them for squatting but I figure I would try dead lifts to see what it felt like. I like barefoot, well socks so maybe a dl slipper or wrestling shoe for a little more foot support will probably be what I end up wearing. That or some chucks.That's spectacular! Looks like a good shoe. Usually the heel won't benefit the deadlift, but you cam try it. It can be a good thing to challenge positioning as a second Deadlift movement, though. Teach you to stay on your heels.
Thanks I can't wait to try them!Nice score on the shoes Chris!
Don't end up with shoes for each exercise, like boots for curls, slippers for shrugs and high heels for squads, LOL.
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Thanks and yeah they are rough. I do the dead lifts overhand and no straps too. Really bringing up that grip!Holy shyt those are three tough sets.
Just make sure whatever belt you go with is bedazzled. Feathers can go a long way towards boosting your street cred as well.
Should feel this one today!!!
Impressive pics Chris. Shame about your trip to Powerhouse...
Sorry to hear about that incident. Shoulders can be so finnicky![]()
Awesome workout! Never saw a deadlift session like you did (225x3, 225x3, 275x3, 315x3, 365x1, 435x6, 435x7 PR for reps, 435x6, 435x5, Back down sets > 335x6, 335x6 -) fugging unbelievable volume AND weight!
Awesome workout! Never saw a deadlift session like you did (225x3, 225x3, 275x3, 315x3, 365x1, 435x6, 435x7 PR for reps, 435x6, 435x5, Back down sets > 335x6, 335x6 -) fugging unbelievable volume AND weight!
What are you used to? It's 24 total work reps on the main move (the ideal range of volume for weight 70-80%, like 3x8 or 5x5 for example) with half the volume at a more manageable percentage after for extra technique and muscle work. His programming appears to be fairly simple, and sound! Just hard work and consistency, like all good training.
Awesome workout! Never saw a deadlift session like you did (225x3, 225x3, 275x3, 315x3, 365x1, 435x6, 435x7 PR for reps, 435x6, 435x5, Back down sets > 335x6, 335x6 -) fugging unbelievable volume AND weight!
What are you used to? It's 24 total work reps on the main move (the ideal range of volume for weight 70-80%, like 3x8 or 5x5 for example) with half the volume at a more manageable percentage after for extra technique and muscle work. His programming appears to be fairly simple, and sound! Just hard work and consistency, like all good training.
Chris, your technique is improving by the week in both squat and pull! I mean night and day from just a month ago even. Very big strides. Biggest thing I notice (and part of this will just come with more time in these intensity ranges) is try to focus on getting and staying more braced on your squat before you ever unrack it. Try to control your hips from being so shifty and take the extra moment to let the bar settle before you descend.
You owned that weight!
Thanks HGP! Much appreciated!I'm clearly not used to that. I'm just marveled and humbled how pro-training looks like and I enjoy following him on his journey, like you do, I guess.
You too Rocket!Amen !!
Hey you have to make do with what you can train and still heal. Buddy was having so much hip pain he struggled under 410 for a single 3 weeks out from a meet - he just rested it for the last few weeks and end up squatting 450. That's some great hack and lp work; you're not going to lose any momentum at all.
After discussing it with coach we will be focusing on Hack Squats and Leg Press for a couple weeks. He wants to give me a solid 10 days of recovery before we try and put me back into that position. Should allow for the inflammation to go down some.
Pressing is still being limited to Floor Press for right now as well. That's fine, lock outs will be NICE and strong when I go back to full ROM bench.
Dead lifts are what I get to really focus on for strength over the next 2 weeks. After this past week I am very excited with where my weights will go now that I am doing much better form wise...
jimbuick I might need to come out and try some work on the belt squat machine of yours if this shoulder takes much longer. I REALLY wish I had a safety squat bar!
That's what I'll be doing a lot of in the near future too.
Belt squats FTW!
Yeah I want to try them out for sure. I have done the dip belt between two benches thing but only so much you can load on that...
Hope your back is doing better.
Next time you come out you should get some reps in with it. Can't bottom it out with the ROM, but it still hits the legs hard.
Thanks man, it's getting better for sure. I might be able to start doing some light squatting the week after next.
A very bodybuilder pose for some very bodybuilder-esque legs! Looking built, brother. Good as ever I'd have to say.
I was 232 this am. If I had to I could cut to 219 for sure provided I carb and sodium deplete the week of and cut off food and water for ~26 hours prior to weighins. But cutting under 10lbs is much more comfortable, and 8 or less even better. You will be a 220 competitor for sure.
Isn't it harder to shed water like that when you are already lean though?
Yeah I meant without cutting water. I am guessing I will be close to 225 before dropping any water so not too worried about that. I can drop 8-10 lbs from a hot bath with Epson salt in one night just sleeping... that or just deplete and water manipulate. Coach has something in mind already. Not sure what but I know it requires a big carb load after so some depletion for sure.I was 232 this am. If I had to I could cut to 219 for sure provided I carb and sodium deplete the week of and cut off food and water for ~26 hours prior to weighins. But cutting under 10lbs is much more comfortable, and 8 or less even better. You will be a 220 competitor for sure.
Most lean people aren't retaining as much water initially. The water is subq and intramuscular. So dropping a lot of weight depends more on amount of lbm a lean person is carrying.Isn't it harder to shed water like that when you are already lean though?
Interesting. Coach has this one running up to and peaking for the meet.Something extremely interesting to me that Rodja mentioned in SweetLou's thread is that allegedly Josh Bryant has his athletes drop most gear the week of comp.
Probably to make cutting weight simpler as well as decrease bp and such for the long day of comp. It's unconventional, but certainly an option - Bryant has produced numerous champions.
Isn't it harder to shed water like that when you are already lean though?
Yeah I meant without cutting water. I am guessing I will be close to 225 before dropping any water so not too worried about that. I can drop 8-10 lbs from a hot bath with Epson salt in one night just sleeping... that or just deplete and water manipulate. Coach has something in mind already. Not sure what but I know it requires a big carb load after so some depletion for sure.
Most lean people aren't retaining as much water initially. The water is subq and intramuscular. So dropping a lot of weight depends more on amount of lbm a lean person is carrying.
Interesting. Coach has this one running up to and peaking for the meet.
Exactly, really depends on muscle mass, level of hydration or dehydration, and of course some hormonal issues.According to Carroll's ebook, usually what you're saying is the case, but it's very much dependent on the individual. Not uncommon for fat guys to have trouble dropping water or lean guys not have trouble.
Yeah it is what I was thinking. I will be holding some water then that is for sure. The MK 677 will add some and the Dbol incorporated the last 4 weeks will ensure that.That's the standard approach I've ever seen
Thanks Simon!Damn Chris.. thats impressive brother
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looking good , what'sthe bf % at the picture above ?