A Giraffe Amongst Gorillas - My Strongman Log

[austin.j.taylor]

I cant help it that you cant get to my depth level

[NC_Tarheel]

I cant help it that you cant get to my depth level

I forgot who I was dealing with

[bmontgomery87]

lol @ the depth nazi.


#1 is definitely something to work on. I've been bad about it and it seems like a lot of people will "dance" after the walkout.

That being said, strong doubles. The lean looks like it's slowly getting better.

[NC_Tarheel]

lol @ the depth nazi.


#1 is definitely something to work on. I've been bad about it and it seems like a lot of people will "dance" after the walkout.

That being said, strong doubles. The lean looks like it's slowly getting better.

I'm feeling much better about "The Lean." Don't get me wrong, it's going to be a work in progress for a bit, but at least now after 10 weeks of work, my warm up sets leading up to my working sets are almost lean free. I hit 325 X 1 just before my first working set and it only had the slightlest hint of a lean forward so hopefully that means I'm getting better as I move forward.

[thom2355]

To me, the squats look very, very much improved on the way down. About 2-3" out of the hole is where **** goes poo poo. Keep that upper back and core tight. Losing a good bit of leg power there through inefficient transfer.

Several cues you can use whether it be bending the bar on your back, elbows under, flare lats, etc. Find one that works and stick with it. Leg strength is definitely there though.



As for Austin's #1....yes, but it is tough when trying to correct a form issue. Rather see a bit more time taken to ensure you keep the setup the same and sacrifice some lbs on the bar then having an inefficient setup and not feeling the right movement. It is something to correct....but I would not really focus on that now.

[NC_Tarheel]

To me, the squats look very, very much improved on the way down. About 2-3" out of the hole is where **** goes poo poo. Keep that upper back and core tight. Losing a good bit of leg power there through inefficient transfer.

That's one (of the many) things I've been trying to work on is my pace into the hole. I do feel like (and it's pretty obvious) that I'm losing that upper back tightness on the way up

As for Austin's #1....yes, but it is tough when trying to correct a form issue. Rather see a bit more time taken to ensure you keep the setup the same and sacrifice some lbs on the bar then having an inefficient setup and not feeling the right movement. It is something to correct....but I would not really focus on that now.

I think I do a little bit better with set up when it's just sleeves as I'm trying to get used to squatting with wraps. This is also another working point for me that Wade has addressed.

I have one more week of 3 X 2 and then the next 5 weeks are singles from 3 X 1 all the way to 1 X 1 to finish out this 16 week squat cycle. My goal is to improve SOMETHING each week

[Raigs]

Only watched last set

1. too much screwing around before squatting. Get under it, unrack, two steps, squat

This Especially you just need to get it done!


You looked to drop your stare point. Only stare at one spot on the wall

Still some good squatting. As long as you cant walk the next day its all good

[Black_Spit]

Still some good squatting. As long as you cant walk the next day its all good

In this section, we don't walk any day- We waddle.

[NC_Tarheel]

This Especially you just need to get it done!


You looked to drop your stare point. Only stare at one spot on the wall

Still some good squatting. As long as you cant walk the next day its all good

I definitely need to get a nice solid pic of Matt's hams so I can just fixate my gaze on those heavenly blessed beauties!!

Point taken though...thanks

And I can walk...no assistance work yesterday

In this section, we don't walk any day- We waddle.

ha ha ha. I'm going to have to weight tree fiddy plus to do that @ my height.

[Raigs]

In this section, we don't walk any day- We waddle.

Didnt even know what section I was in until just now when I looked haha.

By the way Amino Ammo gives me tingles. I have missed that

[thom2355]

This Especially you just need to get it done!

Someone should really tell Mike T that he spends too much time screwing around under the bar and just needs to lift.

[LoveMyInk]

ha ha ha. I'm going to have to weight tree fiddy plus to do that @ my height.

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[Raigs]

Someone should really tell Mike T that he spends too much time screwing around under the bar and just needs to lift.

Couldve went deeper :P



He came into my log and told me to stop screwing around and pull it. Came in here and said the same :P

[NC_Tarheel]

Didnt even know what section I was in until just now when I looked haha.

By the way Amino Ammo gives me tingles. I have missed that

Pretty sure my pic on the jug was giving you those tingles

Someone should really tell Mike T that he spends too much time screwing around under the bar and just needs to lift.

He fails...that wasn't even tree fitty....


KILOS

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Thought you might like that

[NC_Tarheel]

He came into my log and told me to stop screwing around and pull it. Came in here and said the same :P

Austin's just mad because Obama makes him shave his beard every month for drill

[Anthony21]

Nice squatting NC. Depth looked good to me but it's always hard to really tell depending on the angle.

[LoveMyInk]

Nice squatting NC. Depth looked good to me but it's always hard to really tell depending on the angle.

you just can't tell cause you were distracted by his sexy ass, you don't have to lie.

[NC_Tarheel]

Nice squatting NC. Depth looked good to me but it's always hard to really tell depending on the angle.

Thanks Ant!!

you just can't tell cause you were distracted by his sexy ass, you don't have to lie.

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[csday924]

Austin's just mad because Obama makes him shave his beard every month for drill

Truest post of the morning.

[mmorton]

didnt watch vids.. were there nudez?

[NC_Tarheel]

Truest post of the morning.

So you don't think my ass is sexy??








EDIT: Please don't answer that

[NC_Tarheel]

didnt watch vids.. were there nudez?

No nudez but there was some Jimi Hendrix playing in all 3 vids.....and who among us doesn't like Hendrix???

[MakeGoBoom]

No nudez but there was some Jimi Hendrix playing in all 3 vids.....and who among us doesn't like Hendrix???

Commies that's who

[LoveMyInk]

didnt watch vids.. were there nudez?

just yours posted on the wall

[bigwade800]

Someone should really tell Mike T that he spends too much time screwing around under the bar and just needs to lift.

Mike would be the exception versus the rule. If I were to coach him, I would still say the same. It obviously works for him and he's scary good and strong but, for the most part, the majority, including our tall friend here, spends way too much time waggling.

[austin.j.taylor]

Austin's just mad because Obama makes him shave his beard every month for drill

Not mad, irate as hell.

Mike would be the exception versus the rule. If I were to coach him, I would still say the same. It obviously works for him and he's scary good and strong but, for the most part, the majority, including our tall friend here, spends way too much time waggling.

We can always find an exception to the rule that has made it work, but its still solid advice.

[thom2355]

Mike would be the exception versus the rule. If I were to coach him, I would still say the same. It obviously works for him and he's scary good and strong but, for the most part, the majority, including our tall friend here, spends way too much time waggling.

We can always find an exception to the rule that has made it work, but its still solid advice.

I understand both of these cases and agree that the less time spent under the bar, the better. Where I disagree is where this should be a focal point. I mean, when several form changes are occurring, take the time to ensure the change becomes permanent, then focus on expediting setup. If you don't have your setup point known and ingrained as second nature, how can you perfect getting to it.

I know that the reverse can be argued as well, but my point is you can only focus on fixing one thing at a time. If you try a complete overhaul, you had best be very in tune with you body or be prepared to not make any progress. In my eye, more progress can be made by focusing on core stability and upper back tightness than can be made by setting up in a more expeditious fashion. Thus my statement earlier.

[bigwade800]

I've written about this subject specifically back in the Powermag days. We've also covered it more than once on the Round table show on SHR. I think the set up is part of the issue that causes some of the other form issues. They are still there but, improving. If the start is off, chances are more than good, issues will follow.

[NC_Tarheel]

Bench
*all reps paused*
230 X 3
250 X 3
265 X 3



Slingshot Bench
275 X 6
295 X 6
315 X 4

ASSISTANCE

CS Row X 15
DB Shrug X 15
REPEAT 3X

Band Face Pull X 12
Hammer Curl X 12
REPEAT 3X


Bench continues to climb. Testing deadlift 1RM on Thursday

[mmorton]

Nice job lover