[Fiend]

Just for fun:



Felt good today, was pleased with the finish of the lift. Yeah I know my back bends, quite possibly more than it should, I will be working on that. This was with a spinny bar but not as rough a grip as the other ones. Maybe I was just getting used to it before.

60kg bench felt a bit tiring today, well doing a set of 5 after working up to 80 and back did anyway. Just managed 100kg squat, decent depth but real wobbly. Felt quite smooth on 90 but my squat-fu was lacking after the deadlifting. Will try it first next time. 22kg military press too, another skin of teeth job.

[Fultonius]

Just got home and the lass says, out of the blue: "The New Kelvin Hall gym has just opened and they're doing free membership for PAYG" Today's the last day, so signed up!

[Fiend]

It's an omen from the gods of  !

[mark s]

Just got home and the lass says, out of the blue: "The New Kelvin Hall gym has just opened and they're doing free membership for PAYG" Today's the last day, so signed up!

wait till the muscles start getting bigger,you will be hooked. those pb lifts will start coming soon

[mark s]

Just for fun:



60kg bench felt a bit tiring today, well doing a set of 5 after working up to 80 and back did anyway. Just managed 100kg squat, decent depth but real wobbly. Felt quite smooth on 90 but my squat-fu was lacking after the deadlifting. Will try it first next time. 22kg military press too, another skin of teeth job.

try knee straps for squats,they do help. gives a good amount of support. i find you dont need to go silly heavy on squats. i will do 140 max but go past horizontal.

[the_dom]

Just for fun:



Felt good today, was pleased with the finish of the lift. Yeah I know my back bends, quite possibly more than it should, I will be working on that.

Good work! 

..but do be careful about keeping a straight back..

[Nibile]

Strong lift Fiend. I agree on the back flexion.
I'd also take those shoes off. They seem to have a thick and soft sole, two things that you definitely don't need while lifting. Thick sole means that you're higher over the bar, and the softness can be a knee killer.
Far better barefooted.

[tommytwotone]

When I was a member at "The Gym" - another PAYG chain - I wasn't allowed to take my shoes off, they came across and said it wasn't allowed.


I'd read that lifting in Converse was better than in running trainers as even then they've got a thinner / less sponge-y sole.

[the_dom]

I'd read that lifting in Converse was better than in running trainers as even then they've got a thinner / less sponge-y sole.

I use inov8 f-lites, which are excellent in that regard.

[Nibile]

Yes, absolutely. The high-top Converse model has been a staple for lifters for decades.
Nowadays, with around 80 Euros you can buy a serious pair of lifting shoes.
For any dedicated lifter they are a must.

[Fiend]

Thanks guys, I will work on the back thing, more inspired to have a better lift than a heavier lift ATM. Did quite well bouldering indoors today too.

[Nibile]

MARCELLO FERRI 500 KG DEADLIFT!!!

I thought I'd seen it all. This guy's channel goes beyond all imaginable levels of disgrace, self-illusion, and lack of reality sense. Gold-fucking-mine.

[Fiend]

What the whatting what????

That makes the entirety of the "bring out your dabs" thread look like the perfect execution of movement.

[Nibile]

It's brilliant, isn't it?
The Only person whose lifts end lower than the start!!!

[Oldmanmatt]

Lifts?


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[tommytwotone]

Well in a fit of optimism I did my normal sets of 50kg deadlifts as part of my workout today, and then for a laugh chucked 80kg on and managed a couple of reps. So chucked 100kg on. Managed 2 singles!


Need to try to stick to my standard workout plan now and not get dragged back into trying to increase my 1RM...

[Oldmanmatt]

Need to try to stick to my standard workout plan now and not get dragged back into trying to increase my 1RM...

Why?

Increasing your 1rm (or at least, working your 3 rep max at 3 sets, say) will give you the best strength increase, for the least hypertrophy. Aka, the best of both worlds.

Anything else will be making you heavy!
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[the_dom]

Need to try to stick to my standard workout plan now and not get dragged back into trying to increase my 1RM...

Why?

Increasing your 1rm (or at least, working your 3 rep max at 3 sets, say) will give you the best strength increase, for the least hypertrophy. Aka, the best of both worlds.

Anything else will be making you heavy!
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Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 protocol is a good way of upping your 1RM without ever training it.

[Fultonius]

Finally actually put some deadlifting into my session (back offshore again). First few sets I felt like I wasn't keeping my spine flat at the start, then realised, like Fiend, I was wearing shoes with a substantial heel. Next set I went barefoot and it felt much better. Worked up to 90kg for a set of 5 (1.2 x BW).

I read online that the bar should always touch your legs - is this right? Sounds nasty!

[Nibile]

I read online that the bar should always touch your legs - is this right?

No, it's not.
The bar should always travel in a vertical line from ground to finish. Depending on body geometry and proportions, it can be tricky to pass the knees while maintaining this vertical path. Hitting the shins is a classic, it means that you have too much back pull and not enough leg and hips extension. In my case this led to basically doing RDL instead of normal ones. My legs at the moment aren't strong enough. But it should be a smooth combination of hips and knees, it's very very difficult.

As for the arched back, one good clue is to think "chest high".

[Nibile]

On a side note, I finally bought some straps to be used when lifting.
I hope this will give my forearms some rest, so that I can climb effectively also the day after lifting.

[mark s]

straps on good, anything over 120 and i use the

[Fultonius]

I have just unearthed a major weakness... I am dreadful at dips! I can only manage 5, maybe 6 in a set. Oh well, something to work on!

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[Oldmanmatt]

I have just unearthed a major weakness... I am dreadful at dips! I can only manage 5, maybe 6 in a set. Oh well, something to work on!

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You are not alone. This always shocks me when I fitness test people.
Even otherwise strong, fit, climbers struggle with this.
It would only be an issue, in climbing, from an imbalance point of view; unless you struggle with topping out or mantles.

Muscle ups are the answer!

[Fiend]

Muscle-ups as training for dips??