It was very fun! Im trying to think of something fun to do tomorrow with my legs before I decide to sleep in.I am working toward that 200 too! Not as close as you though. Lots of pressing today, looks like a fun workout.
It was very fun! Im trying to think of something fun to do tomorrow with my legs before I decide to sleep in.I am working toward that 200 too! Not as close as you though. Lots of pressing today, looks like a fun workout.
It’s a 4” WL. I’ll let you know after this weekend.Nice let me know how you like it. Is it a Deadlifting belt or a regular weight belt? I think the difference is the the DL Belt is 3 inches wide as opposed to 4. If it is a 4 and you like it I might grab one. I need a 4 inch that isn't as stiff as my belt I get stuck in. LMAO. Then again when I am leaner I can go back to it because then I have enough leather to grab and pull on. Right now it is too short and I don't have room to bend it and pull it far enough to get the buckles pins out of the holes on the belt.
I like it!Nice let me know how you like it. Is it a Deadlifting belt or a regular weight belt? I think the difference is the the DL Belt is 3 inches wide as opposed to 4. If it is a 4 and you like it I might grab one. I need a 4 inch that isn't as stiff as my belt I get stuck in. LMAO. Then again when I am leaner I can go back to it because then I have enough leather to grab and pull on. Right now it is too short and I don't have room to bend it and pull it far enough to get the buckles pins out of the holes on the belt.
Ooh, this one is new to me also. Thanks!Inverted rows vs bands is amazing. Another good drill pre-bench is RNT strong banded bench. Really cues up the lats before a meaty press.
Thank you!Looking good mate!!! Abs are coming through nicely!
Thank you!Looking great and awesome job on that pull up PR!!! Thanks for the feedback on the belt!!! Can you share the link and not just the picture of it?
I can see that. I find this one very comfortable but clutch when I need it to be. I wore it deadlifting the other day, but couldn’t imagine wearing it on a max pull.When I was lifting with a velcro belt one thing that I really liked about deadlifting was that it did seem to fold or flex a bit more at the top and bottom making a 4" belt essentially closer to 3". still gave great support, but a little more flexibility. I used velcro belts for years and loved them when I did.
Thanks, I have never used a neoprene belt for a weight lifting belt. How much support does it give you compared to a leather or double / triple ply cloth belt? The DL Belt from spud is velcro too but it is double ply cloth belt.Thank you!
Thank you!
Here you go!
Gymreapers Quick Locking Weightlifting Belt for Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, Cross Training - 4 Inch Neoprene with Metal Buckle - Adjustable Olympic Lifting Back Support
This may be common knowledge to others, but if I put the buckle to the left, I can get it much tighter (as opposed to the front)
I have no prior experience other than with my leather belt, and I’d say it’s not close. I’d liken my leather belt to strapping yourself into steel. This one is not a tight (but not lever tightened), but tight enough when I brace. Sorry I can’t help more on this one. You probably get what you pay for at $35 compared to spud.Thanks, I have never used a neoprene belt for a weight lifting belt. How much support does it give you compared to a leather or double / triple ply cloth belt? The DL Belt from spud is velcro too but it is double ply cloth belt.
The double ply fabric belts are about as supportive as the leather since they don't stretch, but more forgiving as far as bruising and what not from the edges of a leather belt. My spud belt is still doing the job well but I need a larger size temporarily. Once I am in your shape I wont but I do like the idea of a softer 4 inch belt too since I have no waistline. I have like 2 inches from my bottom rib to the top of my hip bone due to having a bit of a barrel chest.I have no prior experience other than with my leather belt, and I’d say it’s not close. I’d liken my leather belt to strapping yourself into steel. This one is not a tight (but not lever tightened), but tight enough when I brace. Sorry I can’t help more on this one. You probably get what you pay for at $35 compared to spud.
Enjoy your family!Rest day yesterday. Squat day today. I’m back to low bar for now, and it’s another adjustment after spending so many months with the transformer.
Nutrition is on point as always.
BW 201.7
I’m going to step away for a week. School, work, and now a surprise family visit has me swamped.
I may peek in here and there.
Let’s eat.
^^^ What he said!Really proud of you for going the distance to get under 200!!! It’s not meaningless at all - you proved to yourself that if you are persistent and determined and continually put the work in thoughtfully, you can reach a difficult goal! And you learned how to better take care of your body in the process.
In the same vein, you OUTLASTED your toxic boss. Perseverance is a winner’s quality, and it’s what it took to realize both of these things that have ultimately improved your life.
Be well!!!
I appreciate it! Much of my progress was and is fueled by support in here!Really proud of you for going the distance to get under 200!!! It’s not meaningless at all - you proved to yourself that if you are persistent and determined and continually put the work in thoughtfully, you can reach a difficult goal! And you learned how to better take care of your body in the process.
In the same vein, you OUTLASTED your toxic boss. Perseverance is a winner’s quality, and it’s what it took to realize both of these things that have ultimately improved your life.
Be well!!!
Truckin’ on! Thank you!^^^ What he said!
Keep doing what you are doing, it is working!
Life couldn’t be much better. Maybe when school is done though …New weight and horrible bosses gone. Hell yeah!
I appreciate the kind words. Like I mentioned above, the support was from you guys. I was just making things up as I went, and it worked! I’ll be checking in on your progress soon!Nice work man!
I’m going to start cutting again soon, going to re-read your log over the next few weeks for inspiration.
IDK if it's any value to you but I keep the tapatalk app on my phone so occasionally I'll log into my thread from the gym and log my workout as I go during rest periods so that I don't have to remember it or use a pencil etc.Life is slammed. I am continuing on as normal, but I don’t have time to note my workouts and log them for now. I’ll try and spend some occasional time in here, but downtime looks like wife first, school second, other family third.
I used to do that method till I accidentally wiped a workout and had to fill in from memory. I like using the notes feature on phone then copy/paste to here. Leaves a nice concise trail on my notes that I can quickly reference exactly what weight was done and reps et al.IDK if it's any value to you but I keep the tapatalk app on my phone so occasionally I'll log into my thread from the gym and log my workout as I go during rest periods so that I don't have to remember it or use a pencil etc.
yeah technically that's probably a little cleaner than trying to go back through your log here as well and sifting discussion. Plus you have it forever, and bulletin boards/forums don't always last forever..I used to do that method till I accidentally wiped a workout and had to fill in from memory. I like using the notes feature on phone then copy/paste to here. Leaves a nice concise trail on my notes that I can quickly reference exactly what weight was done and reps et al.
Well you know at that age they use their phones for everything. I have tried to make myself log on the phone. I just get oldmanitis half way through, shove the phone in my pocket and look for a notepad. Then again I was amped up on double and triple scoops of old school Jack3d and could barely control my fingers. Might be worth a shot again. I am sure my phone is easier to use now.yeah technically that's probably a little cleaner than trying to go back through your log here as well and sifting discussion. Plus you have it forever, and bulletin boards/forums don't always last forever..
my boy has been using notes on his iphone when we are at the gym which.. I mean c'mon man, he's 13... impresses me, lol.
Thank you! I definitely took it. lol. I still have to move my office over this weekend.Congrats on the promotion assuming you accepted it. Awesome job continuing the weight loss. The good news is everything is a PR at body weight now!!!
IDK if it's any value to you but I keep the tapatalk app on my phone so occasionally I'll log into my thread from the gym and log my workout as I go during rest periods so that I don't have to remember it or use a pencil etc.
I used to do that method till I accidentally wiped a workout and had to fill in from memory. I like using the notes feature on phone then copy/paste to here. Leaves a nice concise trail on my notes that I can quickly reference exactly what weight was done and reps et al.
Well you know at that age they use their phones for everything. I have tried to make myself log on the phone. I just get oldmanitis half way through, shove the phone in my pocket and look for a notepad. Then again I was amped up on double and triple scoops of old school Jack3d and could barely control my fingers. Might be worth a shot again. I am sure my phone is easier to use now.
Awesome job on the progress!! Sounds like you are keeping up with everything even if it’s busy and hectic at times!! Happy EasterA quick update…
Life is slammed.
Work is going well, but also slammed.
School is going well. And slammed. Lol
Just coming off the flu. A horrible two days, and another not so great day. But back at life today.
Weight is a low 197.1
I have abs, and they continue to pop out more each week.
I’m almost at the one year mark of when I made lifestyle changes. I’m trying not to lose anymore pounds, but I want to be leaner.
One year from today I should be done with school, and that’s if I don’t slam myself this summer. I should slam myself though.
I hope everyone is doing well and slaying weight!