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liftandswim said:
I have it. It's a decent substitute.
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Just decent? I haven't specifically been told no more chalk, so maybe I should stick with it until that happens.
 
RegisterJr said:
Just decent? I haven't specifically been told no more chalk, so maybe I should stick with it until that happens.
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I love it!

I've been told no chalk but I responded with... Tell it to the guy who said I could when he sold me my membership.

Also, as long as you're respectful and clean up after yourself, it shouldn't be a big deal.
 
puccah8808 said:
I love it! I've been told no chalk but I responded with... Tell it to the guy who said I could when he sold me my membership. Also, as long as you're respectful and clean up after yourself, it shouldn't be a big deal.
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Exactly...

liftandswim said:
Yeah, I just prefer real chalk. Perhaps it's a mental thing.
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I like the chalk too. I try not to use any unless I have to tho.
 
RegisterJr said:
Yes... I should've had more reps on the 145. I stalled half way up and tried to reset on the chest, but no-gp. I may have squeezed one more out on 115 but I wasn't pushing it. It was also beltless.
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Damn so it was ur 5s day right? maybe u should reset ur max?? Sometimes it's just technique by keeping a solid base from ur legs up to ur lats. I basically lat spread, brace my core, squeeZe the glutes and boom everything is locked in. I like to warm up with some pull ups to activate the lats and put blood in my arms to help the bar feel lighter.
 
atanocc said:
Damn so it was ur 5s day right? maybe u should reset ur max?? Sometimes it's just technique by keeping a solid base from ur legs up to ur lats. I basically lat spread, brace my core, squeeZe the glutes and boom everything is locked in. I like to warm up with some pull ups to activate the lats and put blood in my arms to help the bar feel lighter.
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I haven't been warming up my lats, maybe I should.

I should've been able to hit 5 at least on those. I even waited 5 min before that set.


A couple weeks ago I asked in here if I should adjust it but someone said to just keep going. This week I did some OHP on my bench day also. I'll see what happens on singles week and possibly reset.
 
Yea finish up the cycle and to see what was the main cause and go from there. Maybe u were just fatigued from pressing twice this week.
 
love2liftkat said:
Still looks like a great day to me!!

My gym has those dumb signs posted too....I still carry my bag, squat/dead barefoot, make noise and I'll be adding chalk soon! Haha
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My gym, has a sign that says 'no kids' but that rule is always broken (why must they come in the garage)... ;)

RegisterJr said:
No. However, I rarely see anyone squatting in squat-specific shoes. Is that what you use?
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No was curious about them. My daughter who goes to a real gym said a few of the 'bigger' guys wear them.
 
wasme said:
My gym, has a sign that says 'no kids' but that rule is always broken (why must they come in the garage)... ;) No was curious about them. My daughter who goes to a real gym said a few of the 'bigger' guys wear them.
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LMAO

I'd wear them. Especially if I were still going bare foot and they said something.

I picked up some Chucks Wednesday tho, so I'll be wearing them. My wife wanted me to not wear out my boat hoes. Lol

I can't remember if I already posted it, but here's my gym bag and what I carry, short the INZER belt that isn't here.

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RegisterJr said:
LMAO

I'd wear them. Especially if I were still going bare foot and they said something.

I picked up some Chucks Wednesday tho, so I'll be wearing them. My wife wanted me to not wear out my boat hoes. Lol

I can't remember if I already posted it, but here's my gym bag and what I carry, short the INZER belt that isn't here.

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That's a big loaded bag... .errr ya
 
capo180 said:
I hate chucks, tried em for a while just never felt right in em. I wear my oly shoes for every lift now.
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I hope I don't feel that way...

I don't really have anything great to compare them to, though. I've never worn lifting shoes.
 
Congrats on the PRs, all that pressing, and the bands. And shoot, forgot the rest day too!
 
wasme said:
That's a big loaded bag... .errr ya
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It's a US Army Medic Ruck Sack, an the entire inside is loaded with bands. I have inserts that don't fit because of the bands. Lol
 
Yeah I went from squatting in like Nike frees to my oly shoes and it's night and day difference. Any thing with a solid sole is good but the heel helps for someone with a narrower stance like me.
 
I see a lot of people wearing vibrams at my health club gym. Nobody setting any world records or anything in them, but I really don't think it matters as long as you feel comfy & strong in what you're wearing. I tried chucks because all the guys pulling 700 off blocks at this strongman gym wore them, and many could bench at least 450 raw - that was all I needed to try em lol. Anyway, the even surface and stability was a big improvement over tennis shoes or like a trail/active shoe, so I've never looked back. Love em and use em for everything; going on 2 years with the same pair and no appreciable wear.

They say Sambas are actually more ideal for most raw squatters (besides a heeled Oly shoe); Chucks actually are better for very wide/sumo stances. But again, if you're comfy and getting results I say do what you like.
 
Hyde said:
I see a lot of people wearing vibrams at my health club gym. Nobody setting any world records or anything in them, but I really don't think it matters as long as you feel comfy & strong in what you're wearing. I tried chucks because all the guys pulling 700 off blocks at this strongman gym wore them, and many could bench at least 450 raw - that was all I needed to try em lol. Anyway, the even surface and stability was a big improvement over tennis shoes or like a trail/active shoe, so I've never looked back. Love em and use em for everything; going on 2 years with the same pair and no appreciable wear. They say Sambas are actually more ideal for most raw squatters (besides a heeled Oly shoe); Chucks actually are better for very wide/sumo stances. But again, if you're comfy and getting results I say do what you like.
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I love my vibrams! Well, not in this damn rain! I like them better than chucks, Adidas, and barefoot! Oh and I like them because I don't have to look for socks!
 
Wife is having her first official quad-DOMs. She hates me. Lmao

I recently had a cough and slight throat irritation show back up the last 3-4 days. Dunno why. Nothing hindering me tho.

Back and a little tricep work on tap this morning
 
wasme said:
My gym, has a sign that says 'no kids' but that rule is always broken (why must they come in the garage)... ;) No was curious about them. My daughter who goes to a real gym said a few of the 'bigger' guys wear them.
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Rofl!! Dang kids!

RegisterJr said:
Wife is having her first official quad-DOMs. She hates me. Lmao I recently had a cough and slight throat irritation show back up the last 3-4 days. Dunno why. Nothing hindering me tho. Back and a little tricep work on tap this morning
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Haha is this her first DOM period or just quad DOM?...drainage might be the cause of your sore throat/cough! Hope you don't start feeling bad!
 
love2liftkat said:
Rofl!! Dang kids! Haha is this her first DOM period or just quad DOM?...drainage might be the cause of your sore throat/cough! Hope you don't start feeling bad!
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Her first completely painful DOMs. He had little soreness a couple times, but she can barely walk stairs.
 
Pendlay Rows 234.33

Set 1 : 45x10
Set 2 : 135x10
Set 3 : 185x8
Set 4 : 155x8

These felt heavier than **** today.

Meadows Row 166.67

Set 1 : 0x8
Set 2 : 35x10
Set 3 : 70x10
+Straps
Set 4 : 105x10
Set 5 : 115x10
Set 6 : 125x10
Set 7 : 105x10

SUPERSET:

Banded Cable Row 192
Red band + weight

Set 1 : 120x18
Set 2 : 130x13
Set 3 : 120x13
Set 4 : 110x14

Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension 85

Set 1 : 50x21
Set 2 : 50x12
Set 3 : 50x13
Set 4 : Dude stole my machine

SUPERSET:

Kettleball Lying Extension 46.67

Alternating inside and outside-
Set 1 : 35x10
Set 2 : 30x10
Outside x5 plus inside x5-
Set 3 : 30x10
Inside x5 + outside x5
Set 4 : 30x10

Row with Band 3
Loop band around wrists, pull wide apart and row another band.

Set 1 : 2x15
Set 2 : 2x15
Set 3 : 2x12
Set 4 : 2x11

SUPERSET:

DB Hammer Curl 21's 47
Bottom x7, top x7, full ROM x7

Set 1 : 25x21
Set 2 : 25x21
Set 3 : 30x17 drop
Set 3 : 20x4
Set 4 : 25x20

Dumbbell Seated Overhead Tricep Extension 97.5

Set 1 : 65x11 drop
Set 2 : 40x13
Set 3 : 65x15 drop
Set 4 : 40x8
Set 5 : 65x13 drop
Set 6 : 35x6
Set 7 : 65x10 drop
Set 8 : 35x9

Time for food...
 
Man nice work RJ
 
RegisterJr said:
Her first completely painful DOMs. He had little soreness a couple times, but she can barely walk stairs.
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I'm sure she thinks we are crazy that we kinda like that feeling huh? Lol

Awesome workout!!! Very strong!!
 
love2liftkat said:
I'm sure she thinks we are crazy that we kinda like that feeling huh? Lol Awesome workout!!! Very strong!!
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Haha, I hattttttte DOMs! I can't walk today! :/
 
Nice work man. Heavy rowing! So someone stole the cables from u and u had one more set?? And u didn't say anything to the prick?? Lol jk
 
atanocc said:
Nice work man. Heavy rowing! So someone stole the cables from u and u had one more set?? And u didn't say anything to the prick?? Lol jk
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Man... He took the cable pin from the other machine and I almost flipped.

Then he followed me to the DB section and sat right next to me. I think he was a little fruitcake trying to flirt or something.
 
Lolol he probably just waiting for an opening to talk to you man. I get a bunch of those guys. U can tell they are just trying to open a convo. the other day this guy goes next to my bench and asks if the one right next to me is taken. But the the thing is all the damn benches were open?!?! I looked at him I was like I don't know man, if it is there's plenty for u to use smh
 
Slacker!!
I thought you were going to do some rowing....lol!!!
Seriously, way to knock those babies out! Bet those lats were spreading their wings!
 
RegisterJr said:
Man... He took the cable pin from the other machine and I almost flipped. Then he followed me to the DB section and sat right next to me. I think he was a little fruitcake trying to flirt or something.
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ROFL
 
So, sounds like you might have a "good buddy"!
You know what a "good buddy" is right?
He'll go out and get a bj and bring it home and give it to you...lol
 
turff49 said:
Slacker!!
I thought you were going to do some rowing....lol!!!
Seriously, way to knock those babies out! Bet those lats were spreading their wings!
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love2liftkat said:
ROFL
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turff49 said:
So, sounds like you might have a "good buddy"!
You know what a "good buddy" is right?
He'll go out and get a bj and bring it home and give it to you...lol
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Thanks Brian, and I agree with AT. I think he wanted to start a convo. Another dude was inquiring about all the banded stuff I do. Ain't bringing any BJs to me... Lol
 
Barbell Squat 361

Set 1 : 45x10
Set 2 : 45x5
Set 3 : 135x5
Set 4 : 160x5
Set 5 : 190x3
Set 6 : 225x5
Set 7 : 255x5
Set 8 : 285x8
Set 9 : 255x5
Set 10 : 225x10

Pfft. Wtf. My headphones died right before the first AMRAP. I don't know if it was that or what, but I was wayyyy short of any PRs. By like 6 reps.

Let's just say it was a low-bar PR. Lol. Speaking of, this is the best low bar has felt since switching. I racked out uneven a couple times but that was an easy fix.

Banded Leg Press 600
Gray (30) band..

Set 1 : 270x10
Set 2 : 360x10
Set 3 : 450x10

Start Superset with curls...
Set 4 : 360x12
Set 5 : 360x10
Set 6 : 360x10
Set 7 : 360x10

Alternating narrow and wide stance.

Lying Leg Curls 198.33

Set 1 : 80x10
Set 2 : 125x10
Set 3 : 170x5 drop
Set 4 : 110x5
Set 5 : 140x6 drop
Set 6 : 110x4

Bulgarian Split Squats 104.83

Set 1 : 65x8 Each
Set 2 : 85x7 R
Set 3 : 85x1 L
Set 4 : 85x4 L

My low back knotted up on the split squats.

I never really felt "on" today. Just a bad day I guess.

The gym was loaded with dirtbags today. Some kid doing 135 calf raises in the squat rack from the moment I got there to after I left and some kids doing farmers walks with a trap bar and throwing the plates around the floor like they were strong men; to claim their spot or something. Wanted to break their arms off.
 
Hmm a little rage ehh? Jk That stuff makes us all mad! Lol Great work on the squats especially with the headphones giving out on you!
 
love2liftkat said:
Hmm a little rage ehh? Jk That stuff makes us all mad! Lol Great work on the squats especially with the headphones giving out on you!
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I really let them get to me today. Thank Kat.
 
Barbell Bench Press 285

Set 1 : 45x10
Set 2 : 45x10
Set 3 : 95x5
Set 4 : 120x5
Set 5 : 140x3
Set 6 : 185x5
Set 7 : 205x3
Set 8 : 230x1
Set 9 : 260x1
Set 10 : 285x0*

2 second pause on all work set reps. 285 would've been a 5# single PR and a 25# paused PR. I got stuck about the 3 board spot. As soon as the wife green flag me I'm getting BenchBloks.

Banded Bench 262.5

Red bands looped 3 and 4 times around a DB on the floor.

Set 1 : 225x3
Set 2 : 225x5 Banded PR

Increased band tension-
Set 3 : 225x3

Leverage Chest Press 134.17

Weight per side-

Set 1 : 45x5
Set 2 : 90x5
Set 3 : 115x5
Set 4 : 115x5
Set 5 : 90x9

Today wouldn't been a rest day based on how I felt but my wife was motivated to go workout. I should've stayed in bed.

I also should've stayed at 260 and just did a few more singles instead of going for the PR. I was mentally there but not really physically.
 
Yesterday during a setup on squats my right pointer finger went numb. It's still slightly "asleep".

Anyone ever had this happen? Know the cause?

FWIW, my low bar grip is an elongated thumb away from smooth.
 
RegisterJr said:
Yesterday during a setup on squats my right pointer finger went numb. It's still slightly "asleep". Anyone ever had this happen? Know the cause? FWIW, my low bar grip is an elongated thumb away from smooth.
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strange never had this happen to me but it could be caused by a strained tendon when griping the bar.
 
NurseGray said:
strange never had this happen to me but it could be caused by a strained tendon when griping the bar.
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Maybe I need to do finger stretches before leg day. Lol
 
Sucks u missed the lift. You'll get it next time around. Work back up to that weight gradually the next few weeks and it'll be there man. I try to keep the singles with one more in the tank. I won't completely max unless I'm 100% I'll get it. But solid pressing man progress looks good!
 
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