Calling all OL'ers......:)

[forcefedfreak]

About four weeks ago I started having muscle spasms all over my body. Didn't think much of it at first. After about a week, I realized they were still happening, and began to think "this is not normal." Since then things have been getting progressively worse. I've had a ton of weird symptoms like:

weakness coming and going in my hands
numbness and tingling coming and going in random parts of my body
Insomnia
inability to stay asleep
feeling completely exhausted even after sleeping 8-10 hours
Sound sensitivity
Feeling off balance and uncoordinated
brain fog that comes and goes
trouble remembering things
trouble saying certain words
feeling like I have to piss every 10 seconds
random ringing in my ears that comes in goes
random body "jolts"
Feeling like there is electricity running through my veins
Dizzy spells

I think that's it. Well anyway my primary care doctor suspected I may have multiple sclerosis, so they sent me for a brain MRI. It came back negative for lesions, which is a good thing, however that doesn't 100% rule out MS. So I have to get some more tests done.

In the midst of all of this they've discovered I have a heart arrhythmia, so I'll be having heart surgery on the 18th. Unfortunately the arrhythmia is unrelated to these other symptoms.

[ftwrestler]

About four weeks ago I started having muscle spasms all over my body. Didn't think much of it at first. After about a week, I realized they were still happening, and began to think "this is not normal." Since then things have been getting progressively worse. I've had a ton of weird symptoms like:

weakness coming and going in my hands
numbness and tingling coming and going in random parts of my body
Insomnia
inability to stay asleep
feeling completely exhausted even after sleeping 8-10 hours
Sound sensitivity
Feeling off balance and uncoordinated
brain fog that comes and goes
trouble remembering things
trouble saying certain words
feeling like I have to piss every 10 seconds
random ringing in my ears that comes in goes
random body "jolts"
Feeling like there is electricity running through my veins
Dizzy spells

I think that's it. Well anyway my primary care doctor suspected I may have multiple sclerosis, so they sent me for a brain MRI. It came back negative for lesions, which is a good thing, however that doesn't 100% rule out MS. So I have to get some more tests done.

In the midst of all of this they've discovered I have a heart arrhythmia, so I'll be having heart surgery on the 18th. Unfortunately the arrhythmia is unrelated to these other symptoms.

Holy ****, if you were a car i would junk you. lol

but seriously, be safe home slice. I guess that cardio post means even more now. Come back stronger and make 2020 olympics with me

edit: also my ******** comment on the Lu photo will cheer you up

[jb4476]

Hey, we're still doing this contest thing, right? Scarbro? DaTruth? Anyone else?

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3w_...R3TzdVYWs/edit

I think I could have done a fair bit more if I hadn't maxed out on the front press first. Also, I need to work on getting the positioning/technique right. The first rep was clearly much harder than the last two, and it's because my elbow position was off.

[huntito]

Hey, we're still doing this contest thing, right?

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3w_...R3TzdVYWs/edit

I think I could have done a fair bit more if I hadn't maxed out on the front press first. Also, I need to work on getting the positioning/technique right. The first rep was clearly much harder than the last two, and it's because my elbow position was off.

alls I know is that i'm racing you to a 100kg snatch lol

[ftwrestler]

alls I know is that i'm racing you to a 100kg snatch lol

in on that race?

im at 98 lol.

[huntito]

in on that race?

im at 98 lol.

lol no you can't be in our group, think of JB and me as the B group. You and DBK can race to 100 though, you two can be the A group

[ftwrestler]

lol no you can't be in our group, think of JB and me as the B group. You and DBK can race to 100 though, you two can be the A group

trollol

i think i am there, i just need to get to it.

[huntito]

trollol

i think i am there, i just need to get to it.

According to Russian statistics, I should be able to hit 78kg lol

gonna be a looooonnnng fight to 100

[ftwrestler]

According to Russian statistics, I should be able to hit 78kg lol

gonna be a looooonnnng fight to 100

lots and lots of triples. do it *******....do it

[huntito]

lots and lots of triples. do it *******....do it

video coming tomorrow for the lulz

[ftwrestler]

video coming tomorrow for the lulz

my snatch numbers rocketed when i started doing lighter weight doubles and triples.

honestly you cannot even do a proper snatch rep with a loaded bar (no offense). I would do 100+ reps with an unloaded bar every day till you get it right.

[huntito]

my snatch numbers rocketed when i started doing lighter weight doubles and triples.

honestly you cannot even do a proper snatch rep with a loaded bar (no offense). I would do 100+ reps with an unloaded bar every day till you get it right.

I couldn't agree with you more brah, but when every workout is usually filled with triples and quadruples for the snatch and snatch assistance exercises, it's nice going for a heavy single. Also I've noticed that when the weight gets heavier I actually try to move around the bar instead of just muscling it where I think it should be.

[ftwrestler]

I couldn't agree with you more brah, but when every workout is usually filled with triples and quadruples for the snatch and snatch assistance exercises, it's nice going for a heavy single. Also I've noticed that when the weight gets heavier I actually try to move around the bar instead of just muscling it where I think it should be.

i wish i could explain the 3rd pull to you but i have no idea how i do it, i just do it lol. And when i need to do it faster i just try and pull harder.

and i get the more weight being easier part. It teaches you to not muscle it. I did just recently learn that using lighter weight teaches you when to release the weight to move faster and be more efficient.

[jb4476]

alls I know is that i'm racing you to a 100kg snatch lol

Yes, we are still doing that. I should mention that yesterday I power snatched 62x4, mostly just focusing on technique by doing quadruples, which is what Coach prescribed.

In the meantime, I can race thejdeck to a 100 kg strict press, wherever he is.

[jagboy]

Yes, we are still doing that. I should mention that yesterday I power snatched 62x4, mostly just focusing on technique by doing quadruples, which is what Coach prescribed.

In the meantime, I can race thejdeck to a 100 kg strict press, wherever he is.

maybe your unnecessary strict press numbers causes your lack of shoulder flexibility on snatch bro...


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[schabowy90]

^^lol

forgot to post this. this is what got my fellow lifter into his AO spot tomorrow. nailed it on the final attempt to put him at the qualifying total

About four weeks ago I started having muscle spasms all over my body. Didn't think much of it at first. After about a week, I realized they were still happening, and began to think "this is not normal." Since then things have been getting progressively worse. I've had a ton of weird symptoms like:

weakness coming and going in my hands
numbness and tingling coming and going in random parts of my body
Insomnia
inability to stay asleep
feeling completely exhausted even after sleeping 8-10 hours
Sound sensitivity
Feeling off balance and uncoordinated
brain fog that comes and goes
trouble remembering things
trouble saying certain words
feeling like I have to piss every 10 seconds
random ringing in my ears that comes in goes
random body "jolts"
Feeling like there is electricity running through my veins
Dizzy spells

I think that's it. Well anyway my primary care doctor suspected I may have multiple sclerosis, so they sent me for a brain MRI. It came back negative for lesions, which is a good thing, however that doesn't 100% rule out MS. So I have to get some more tests done.

In the midst of all of this they've discovered I have a heart arrhythmia, so I'll be having heart surgery on the 18th. Unfortunately the arrhythmia is unrelated to these other symptoms.

best of luck to you man. hopefully there is nothing as serious as MC. prayers go out to you.

[jb4476]

maybe your unnecessary strict press numbers causes your lack of shoulder flexibility on snatch bro...


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I don't have shoulder mobility problems. I actually asked Takano about this explicitly. I asked him: "Is my shoulder mobility a problem?" and he replied "No. Your shoulder mobility is fine. Your only problem is that you don't extend fully enough which causes you to receive the bar incorrectly. That is your only problem". He then berates me for not fully extending. I don't think strict pressing causes shoulder tightness anyway. Benching does, apparently. But I never bench. You're thinking of that other *******, huntito.

[scarboro]

Hey, we're still doing this contest thing, right? Scarbro? DaTruth? Anyone else?

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3w_...R3TzdVYWs/edit

I think I could have done a fair bit more if I hadn't maxed out on the front press first. Also, I need to work on getting the positioning/technique right. The first rep was clearly much harder than the last two, and it's because my elbow position was off.

Lol i'm gona wreck you brah unless you have some huge strength gains on the BTN press. Get ready for my vid in a few days. Are we setting any limits how wide/narrow? I'll go with whatever you want.

[ftwrestler]

dude i dont think i can even strict press 170

i dont strict press at all. not even push press. If i start having overhead lock out issues i might, but i am worried about leg strength more

[jb4476]

Lol i'm gona wreck you brah unless you have some huge strength gains on the BTN press. Get ready for my vid in a few days. Are we setting any limits how wide/narrow? I'll go with whatever you want.

I actually might have said huge strength gains. I should be able to do a lot more in the exercise once I get the position of the elbows right and if I do it without having maxed on the press first. I've never done the Klokov press before.

As for width, well, it's a Klokov press, not a BTN press with standard grip. I made sure my index fingers were on the knurls.

[schabowy90]

how wide are you suppose to go for klokov presses? Im about to get in on these vids too. maybe make a pressing one tomorrow....


btw guise we are just under 20 posts away from making a thread part II who wants to take the honors? whose been posting in here the longest?

[scarboro]

I actually might have said huge strength gains. I should be able to do a lot more in the exercise once I get the position of the elbows right and if I do it without having maxed on the press first. I've never done the Klokov press before.

As for width, well, it's a Klokov press, not a BTN press with standard grip. I made sure my index fingers were on the knurls.

Try your strongest width. I wanna see you go heavy then I can match the grip. Not a big fan of snatch grip due to shoulders feeling like they're gonna explode.

[ftwrestler]

Try your strongest width. I wanna see you go heavy then I can match the grip. Not a big fan of snatch grip due to shoulders feeling like they're gonna explode.

might do 20 rep squat then 400lb deadlift tomorrow

is such a thing even possible?

[jb4476]

Try your strongest width. I wanna see you go heavy then I can match the grip. Not a big fan of snatch grip due to shoulders feeling like they're gonna explode.

So you don't want to do a Klokov press comp? You want to do a BTN press comp? That's cool too. I'll find out how much I can do.

[scarboro]

So you don't want to do a Klokov press comp? You want to do a BTN press comp? That's cool too. I'll find out how much I can do.

I'm down for either just don't feel like maxing out on a klokov press (snatch grip) is nearly as safe as medium/normal grip btn.

might do 20 rep squat then 400lb deadlift tomorrow

is such a thing even possible?

I did 245x22 last time I tried a high rep squat set. It took me a loooong time tho, they were breathing singles after 10.

[ftwrestler]

I'm down for either just don't feel like maxing out on a klokov press (snatch grip) is nearly as safe as medium/normal grip btn.


I did 245x22 last time I tried a high rep squat set. It took me a loooong time tho, they were breathing singles after 10.

ive done 20 with 250 before. it was not that bad

37 with 225 was hell

im just going to do 225x20 tomorrow to see how my back and quad are healing

edit: are you talking 245 in kilos? lol

[scarboro]

ive done 20 with 250 before. it was not that bad

37 with 225 was hell

im just going to do 225x20 tomorrow to see how my back and quad are healing

edit: are you talking 245 in kilos? lol

lmfao what are you smoking? 245lbs brah lol
My max squat is 335lbs paused lol. I won't be hitting 245kg in my lifetime. But 250kg deadlift might fall on Monday. For sure 50+ people will be watching me max lol. Good way to get the adrenaline going.

[ftwrestler]

lmfao what are you smoking? 245lbs brah lol
My max squat is 335lbs paused lol. I won't be hitting 245kg in my lifetime. But 250kg deadlift might fall on Monday. For sure 50+ people will be watching me max lol. Good way to get the adrenaline going.

lol how do you deadlift so much?

the speed you got on 230 was crazy. get the front squat up and you got yourself a 200 clean

my max squat as of last max out is 385lbs high bar. i know i will be able to do more if can ever get back to the gym consistently.

[scarboro]

lol how do you deadlift so much?

the speed you got on 230 was crazy. get the front squat up and you got yourself a 200 clean

my max squat as of last max out is 385lbs high bar. i know i will be able to do more if can ever get back to the gym consistently.

It was 240kg btw :P And i'm only doing it for the ego. If I hit 250kg I might just quit deadlifting for a while to save my spine since i'm not gona compete in powerlifting and theres no point in taking the risks of maxing out with insane weight. I feel like i've been 'lucky' to avoid injuries so far.

Deadlift= worst lift to gauge any overall strength(even though you conventionally hear it's the "best"). It's all CNS+ not giving a fuk + leverages lol. ZERO carryover to anything. I mean i'm fairly strong at other stuff but I can show you kids that can deadlift 400lbs+ that can't front squat 185 lol.

I haven't front squatted since I started armwrestling training (srs thats my sport now)and my wrists became inflexible lmao. I still power clean at least 2x/week tho.

[ftwrestler]

I haven't front squatted since I started armwrestling training (srs thats my sport now)and my wrists became inflexible lmao. I still power clean at least 2x/week tho.

front squatting takes 0 wrist flexibility. i have 6 fingers on the bar total when i front squat. Even max. it is all about proper rack.