Equipment Crew- Part II

[animalfan]

the thread that started it all:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=113482731

as with the last thread, anyone can post here, you don't have to be a member of the 'crew'. it's kind of the equipment forum's bullshtin' spot.

anyway, my somewhat dodgey knee and i are going squats tomorrow. later ya'll!

[thedickus]

I did the "walking squats" that Levrone does here as his second exercise. Never tried them before. Did 4 sets of 20 - 25 reps with 135lbs and they kicked my butt! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPd3I...layer_embedded

I like these and will use them on occasion to change things up. I like the combination of feet together squats and normal or wider squats. My workout partner had shoulder surger (rotator cuff) and has trouble holding a barbell on her shoulders. I had her using d/bells (20s) in each hand. She used wraps the first couple of sets and then tried holding/resting the d/bells on her shoulders. We like doing these I just see them becoming a problem for her until she can hold a b/bell across her shoulders. She's been doing squats on my leverage machine so it's not the actual weight on her shouldrs that's a problem. Anyone know of a better way than d/bells? I honestly don't know if it's a range of motion issue with her that won't let her hold the b/bell in place or if it's physical pain, or if she's just scared that position may re-injure her shoulder. Next time we might try it holding the b/bell in a front squat or cleaning position.

[Riggaman]

Nice. I've been looking for a chance to jump into the random convo without being too late for the party.

The misc section makes me want to claw my eyes out.

[yankeemarko1]

We should start a pool to see when this thread will reach 10,000 posts.

[Jimbo.]

sweet, just to be clear, you guys don't give reps out for ******** threads or 'look how hot my girlfriend is' pics, right?

[buffbrown21]

Crew version 2.0, I am in.

[HardKore79]

sweet, just to be clear, you guys don't give reps out for ******** threads or 'look how hot my girlfriend is' pics, right?

Well, we all showed our gf's/wives when we started the first thread. If you want to join in the fun you have to do the same thing.

[Essexlad]

I did the "walking squats" that Levrone does here as his second exercise. Never tried them before. Did 4 sets of 20 - 25 reps with 135lbs and they kicked my butt! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPd3I...layer_embedded

I like these and will use them on occasion to change things up. I like the combination of feet together squats and normal or wider squats. My workout partner had shoulder surger (rotator cuff) and has trouble holding a barbell on her shoulders. I had her using d/bells (20s) in each hand. She used wraps the first couple of sets and then tried holding/resting the d/bells on her shoulders. We like doing these I just see them becoming a problem for her until she can hold a b/bell across her shoulders. She's been doing squats on my leverage machine so it's not the actual weight on her shouldrs that's a problem. Anyone know of a better way than d/bells? I honestly don't know if it's a range of motion issue with her that won't let her hold the b/bell in place or if it's physical pain, or if she's just scared that position may re-injure her shoulder. Next time we might try it holding the b/bell in a front squat or cleaning position.

One solution would be to not use a straight bar. A Buffalo bar or a SSB would solve that problem, not sure if you have access to these or can obtain them.

Gentle, and slowly progressive, shoulder and pec dynamic/static stretching should help some if it's not a pain/immobility issue. I know a lot of shoulder surgeries result in permenantly reduced ROM though.

[Jimbo.]

Well, we all showed our gf's/wives when we started the first thread. If you want to join in the fun you have to do the same thing.

You serious bout that, Hardkore?

Fine I'll bite, here we are on our honeymoon last August, you'll understand if it ain't risque

[HardKore79]

I was kidding bro.

[Jimbo.]

I was kidding bro.

Well, I feel smart right now

Stupid interwebs

[HardKore79]

Well, I feel smart right now

Stupid interwebs

Hehe, Congrats on the marriage!

[animalfan]

Well, we all showed our gf's/wives when we started the first thread. If you want to join in the fun you have to do the same thing.

lol, hardkore you dog!

Well, I feel smart right now

Stupid interwebs

don't worry about it- the jokes are sometimes hard to pick up over the screen.

[HardKore79]

We try to keep it friendly in here Jimbo, unless someone is a troll or an idiot. Then, it's all guns-drawn kind of thing.

[Jimbo.]

Hehe, Congrats on the marriage!

Thanks, man!

lol, hardkore you dog!



don't worry about it- the jokes are sometimes hard to pick up over the screen.

Yeah it's cool, I'm new, I expect a little razzing

[Jimbo.]

We try to keep it friendly in here Jimbo, unless someone is a troll or an idiot. Then, it's all guns-drawn kind of thing.

Yeah thats what I've picked up on from you guys, and I like it

[thedickus]

One solution would be to not use a straight bar. A Buffalo bar or a SSB would solve that problem, not sure if you have access to these or can obtain them.

Gentle, and slowly progressive, shoulder and pec dynamic/static stretching should help some if it's not a pain/immobility issue. I know a lot of shoulder surgeries result in permenantly reduced ROM though.

Thanks Essex. Is an SSB bar a "Hatfield Bar" the one with the shoulder pads or collar where the bar rests on your shoulders without having to hold it in place? If that's it, I'm looking into getting one of those. It's on the "wish list" just might have to bump it up the ladder.

[captmorganm6]

HK Love the ninja edit from the last thread LMFAO.

Well today is supposed to be squat day but came down with some sort of minor stomach bug overnight.Not really feelin 100% so a workout is out of the question.

Hope everything pans out for ya Keet and Animal.I know if it doesn't for Keet, I'll still get to meet him but was looking forward to meetin the Animal too.(besides I owe ya a beer)

[captmorganm6]

Thanks Essex. Is an SSB bar a "Hatfield Bar" the one with the shoulder pads or collar where the bar rests on your shoulders without having to hold it in place? If that's it, I'm looking into getting one of those. It's on the "wish list" just might have to bump it up the ladder.

SSB-Safety Squat Bar

http://www.flexcart.com/members/elit...cid=212&pid=10

[Essexlad]

Thanks Essex. Is an SSB bar a "Hatfield Bar" the one with the shoulder pads or collar where the bar rests on your shoulders without having to hold it in place? If that's it, I'm looking into getting one of those. It's on the "wish list" just might have to bump it up the ladder.

Yeah safety squat bar, or Hatfield bar, someone Hatfield invented if I recall correctly;


It does throw you forward more than a regular bar, due to the camber, but she'll be able to free squat without shoulder strain. She could even hold onto the power rack with both hands whilst squatting and it won't fall off.

A cheaper idea, if buying new, would be this;
http://topsquat.com/
Not quite the same as a SSB, because of a lack of camber, but the handles are what you're after anyway. It just clips to your regular bar.

This is a buffalo bar;

Very similar to a regular bar, but the bend means you don't have to get your arms so far back to hold it, reducing shoulder strain. Depends on just how bad it is as to whether she could even use this.

[kcwater]

Congrats on capping the old thread. It takes an active dedicated to group to pull it off in that time frame.

On a workout related note:

I keep constructing assorted pull-up bars in my quest to accomplish good muscle-ups. I currently have 4 in my basement at assorted heights and configurations. They range in diameter from 1.25" to my beastly 2 incher.

[Keetman]

In on first page.


Ok, so the old thread isn't actually "capped".....I just posted in it a few minutes ago. Are we going forward with this one or do we try to push the old one to 20 grand?

Jimbo....congrats on the wedding. You've landed an attractive woman there, you......not so much..............




This isn't the jungle of the misc, but I think most of us are ok with that. Besides, there are enough misc trolls that come here and show their asses that it helps us remember where we are.

[Jimbo.]

In on first page.


Ok, so the old thread isn't actually "capped".....I just posted in it a few minutes ago. Are we going forward with this one or do we try to push the old one to 20 grand?

Jimbo....congrats on the wedding. You've landed an attractive woman there, you......not so much..............




This isn't the jungle of the misc, but I think most of us are ok with that. Besides, there are enough misc trolls that come here and show their asses that it helps us remember where we are.

Haha, thanks Keetman, appreciate it. Yeah, I like the equipment crew, I'm good here.

[thedickus]

Yeah safety squat bar, or Hatfield bar, someone Hatfield invented if I recall correctly;


It does throw you forward more than a regular bar, due to the camber, but she'll be able to free squat without shoulder strain. She could even hold onto the power rack with both hands whilst squatting and it won't fall off.

A cheaper idea, if buying new, would be this;
http://topsquat.com/
Not quite the same as a SSB, because of a lack of camber, but the handles are what you're after anyway. It just clips to your regular bar.

This is a buffalo bar;

Very similar to a regular bar, but the bend means you don't have to get your arms so far back to hold it, reducing shoulder strain. Depends on just how bad it is as to whether she could even use this.

The topsquat from Dave Draper looks like a possibility, over 1/2 the price of a safety bar. I doubt I'll ever see a safety squat bar on CL. You never know though I saw some strongman stones for sale recently on CL in my area. Not sure about the buffalo bar, I'd need to see a picture from the front of that girl using it to decide for sure.

[Kodokan]

...dealing with a herniated disc, I have been looking around at different bars for squatting. Does anyone know if one of the specialty bars actually would reduce stress on the lower back?

From what I can tell, the SS bar would put the bar higher on your back, so if you're trying to do low bar then it would increase torque...I think.

It also looks like many of the specialty bars are geared more towards people with shoulder issues than back...

Animal, what do you think of your cambered bar...do you think you end up using your low back more or less than with a regular bar?

[HardKore79]

...dealing with a herniated disc, I have been looking around at different bars for squatting. Does anyone know if one of the specialty bars actually would reduce stress on the lower back?

From what I can tell, the SS bar would put the bar higher on your back, so if you're trying to do low bar then it would increase torque...I think.

It also looks like many of the specialty bars are geared more towards people with shoulder issues than back...

Animal, what do you think of your cambered bar...do you think you end up using your low back more or less than with a regular bar?

Hip belt squats. Or if you already have a trap bar give it a go with it.

[4MEandThem]

We try to keep it friendly in here Jimbo, unless someone is a troll or an idiot. Then, it's all guns-drawn kind of thing.

This!
Or if you made a wooden rack because it's better than steel.

[HardKore79]

This!
Or if you made a wooden rack because it's better than steel.

LOL, that too.

[yankeemarko1]

I have been passing out some negs today!! The winners seem to all come out at once to sell their crap with their 1st post.

[JumpSmash]

Well I finally got a "job" I am working again as a server at benihana. it is pretty tiring walking around for 5 or 6 hours. Hope my lifts dont suffer.

I've been unemployed for 5 months so now I can finally buy some nicer stuff.