This Week in the O35 (pics/vids)

[pratherian]

My journey to a 405lbs deadlift from my surgery to yesterdays lift. (Yes I record each attempt )

Incredibly inspiring video BH.
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
Awesome stuff right there!

[Getsum]

I have to do a lot of unconventional lifting because I'm so damn beaten up, and one of my favorite leg exercises are hip belt squats.

Unfortunately almost all varients of belt squats are either dangerous (a swaying barbell) , awkward (starting from the bottom with a loading pin or stack or plates), annoying (getting a spotter to help) or a combination of all 3

using the smith machine with a band looped around the catches to prevent it catching on the way up lets you do the lift with the minimum of assing about

the only problem is this gawdawful smith machine has the safety stops set at a super high level so I need to stand on a box to do it - and my head hits the uprights if I stand up straight.



all you need is a dip belt and you have a very natural, joint safe leg exercise that can burn down the quads or hit the PC depending on stance and groove

Those look really cool, excellent work man.

Are you using a regular dip belt to do those? Only reason I'm asking is because I would have never thought to put that much weight on one.

[billb7581]

Progress seems to have slowed

[anonymous]

Those look really cool, excellent work man.

Are you using a regular dip belt to do those? Only reason I'm asking is because I would have never thought to put that much weight on one.

it's an ironmind dipping belt, I've had it nearly a decade and it's still bulletproof - they used them in a WSM to drag airplanes so I trust it

I wouldnt use a craptastic regular gym chain belt though - the chain would slip on the bar of the smith as well

[wsm9808]

I have to do a lot of unconventional lifting because I'm so damn beaten up, and one of my favorite leg exercises are hip belt squats.



all you need is a dip belt and you have a very natural, joint safe leg exercise that can burn down the quads or hit the PC depending on stance and groove

That's genius Halfway. It is inspiring to see people work around injuries and find ways to keep going.

I have never done squats. For some reason my arms will not go back far enough to be able to hold a bar behind my head. But everyone here on BB made me realise how valuble squats are for building good legs and core. So about 6 months ago I built some handles for one of my bars and have finally been able to do real squats.

[jdtemple]

Those look really cool, excellent work man.

Are you using a regular dip belt to do those? Only reason I'm asking is because I would have never thought to put that much weight on one.

it's an ironmind dipping belt, I've had it nearly a decade and it's still bulletproof - they used them in a WSM to drag airplanes so I trust it

I wouldnt use a craptastic regular gym chain belt though - the chain would slip on the bar of the smith as well

Ironmind belt is rated for 1000 lbs.

[cmoore]

Progress seems to have slowed

Doesn't surprise me. Look at what's on the counter in pic number two. some dangerous food there.
Still I think you look night and day better compared to a year ago. Keep on it man.

[cmoore]

Hey Bando,

Ill go against the grain and say do your OHP in whatever way is most comfortable. I was looking at a clip of my overheads and I do it wrong too (elbows out) but it doesn't hurt my joints that way so there I go.

From yesterday (@184.7 lbs):


From yesterday. Not my best set of the day but the only one we vid'd for form check. My balance was better on the first set of the day an progressively worsened as I fatigued (leaning into the top of the stand)

[StressMonkey]

My journey to a 405lbs deadlift from my surgery to yesterdays lift. (Yes I record each attempt )

Fantastic. I loved this!

[mal1ce]

I have to do a lot of unconventional lifting because I'm so damn beaten up, and one of my favorite leg exercises are hip belt squats.

Unfortunately almost all varients of belt squats are either dangerous (a swaying barbell) , awkward (starting from the bottom with a loading pin or stack or plates), annoying (getting a spotter to help) or a combination of all 3

using the smith machine with a band looped around the catches to prevent it catching on the way up lets you do the lift with the minimum of assing about

the only problem is this gawdawful smith machine has the safety stops set at a super high level so I need to stand on a box to do it - and my head hits the uprights if I stand up straight.

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all you need is a dip belt and you have a very natural, joint safe leg exercise that can burn down the quads or hit the PC depending on stance and groove

Awesome creativity

I have never done squats. For some reason my arms will not go back far enough to be able to hold a bar behind my head. But everyone here on BB made me realise how valuble squats are for building good legs and core. So about 6 months ago I built some handles for one of my bars and have finally been able to do real squats.

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and more awesome creativity, love it.

[clive]

A bit cold to do this, but I haven taken a picture in ages.
So I put on my hat on and took this a few minutes ago.

[Skullster]

A bit cold to do this, but I haven taken a picture in ages.
So I put on my hat on and took this a few minutes ago.

Miring those arms Clive! Gonna take me awhile but I want some guns like that too!

[trev71]

Progress seems to have slowed

We all hit plateaus... modify the situation.. move on with renewed focus.

Keep at it man.

[bodyhard]

Incredibly inspiring video BH.
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
Awesome stuff right there!

Fantastic. I loved this!

Thanks guys it has been a long haul and the journey is not over.

[billb7581]

It was actually my daughters birthday... I didnt even eat any of that stuff.

[cmoore]

It was actually my daughters birthday... I didnt even eat any of that stuff.

Awesome! Like I said you'veade good progress as I recall from last year. Keep it up!

[Bando]

Hey Bando,

Ill go against the grain and say do your OHP in whatever way is most comfortable. I was looking at a clip of my overheads and I do it wrong too (elbows out) but it doesn't hurt my joints that way so there I go.

From yesterday (@184.7 lbs):


From yesterday. Not my best set of the day but the only one we vid'd for form check. My balance was better on the first set of the day an progressively worsened as I fatigued (leaning into the top of the stand)

lulz, I used to be able to that on the floor, of course I didn't get as low...

[fittofattofit]

very nice pull, all the heavy deads in this thread make me wish I could still DL

here's my last set of DB rows ctrl+v'd from my journal, I maded me a big dumpbell frum duct taep

160lbs and perfect control!

Holy crap Man that dumbell is a BEAST! Nice work!

What I did today:

A grinder on the 170 but you got it up --- great effort. You're looking really solid as well --- nice balanced mass

How bout some 63 year old guns? :-)

Great work. Guns to be proud of

My journey to a 405lbs deadlift from my surgery to yesterdays lift. (Yes I record each attempt )

Damn ..... this is blocked in Aus because of the music content. Great work all the same getting the 405 after coming back form major injury!

I have to do a lot of unconventional lifting because I'm so damn beaten up, and one of my favorite leg exercises are hip belt squats.

Unfortunately almost all varients of belt squats are either dangerous (a swaying barbell) , awkward (starting from the bottom with a loading pin or stack or plates), annoying (getting a spotter to help) or a combination of all 3

using the smith machine with a band looped around the catches to prevent it catching on the way up lets you do the lift with the minimum of assing about

the only problem is this gawdawful smith machine has the safety stops set at a super high level so I need to stand on a box to do it - and my head hits the uprights if I stand up straight.



all you need is a dip belt and you have a very natural, joint safe leg exercise that can burn down the quads or hit the PC depending on stance and groove

Mirin' the tree trunk legs!

Progress seems to have slowed

You've come a long way so it's OK to have a few pauses on the journey!

From yesterday (@184.7 lbs):


From yesterday. Not my best set of the day but the only one we vid'd for form check. My balance was better on the first set of the day an progressively worsened as I fatigued (leaning into the top of the stand)

You're the coolest dad!

A bit cold to do this, but I haven taken a picture in ages.
So I put on my hat on and took this a few minutes ago.

Killer arms Clive!

[Getsum]

it's an ironmind dipping belt, I've had it nearly a decade and it's still bulletproof - they used them in a WSM to drag airplanes so I trust it

I wouldnt use a craptastic regular gym chain belt though - the chain would slip on the bar of the smith as well

Ironmind belt is rated for 1000 lbs.

Yeah, I was checking it out on Google, that's one hell of a belt.

Great work Bando, BH, Cmoore.

Clive, arms are as impressive as ever man! Triceps are unreal.

[pharmamarketer]

Leaning out a bit and getting stronger at the same time. from after today's bench session

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Leaning out a bit and getting strong at the same time. from after today's bench session

[img]http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2013/02/17/23249671/progresspic/VtrRtdrfshnxgeazsnUncFGwQyuikMlEYHvc.jpg[/ig]

Nice build man.

[Bando]

Leaning out a bit and getting strong at the same time. from after today's bench session

[img]http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2013/02/17/23249671/progresspic/VtrRtdrfshnxgeazsnUncFGwQyuikMlEYHvc.jpg[img]

vascular, lean, swole

[DougHolland]

Clive, Cmoore, pharmamarketer are looking great as always.

Here is my MISC entry for press. I got 245 lbs plus 135 lbs x 21 reps.

I have lost a lot of strength with diet but I feel great. And it seems my strength is coming back.

[2nd_chance]

Clive, Cmoore, pharmamarketer are looking great as always.

Here is my MISC entry for press. I got 245 lbs plus 135 lbs x 21 reps.

I have lost a lot of strength with diet but I feel great. And it seems my strength is coming back.

I like your style.

[2nd_chance]

I've been out of the gym since before 1-16-13 due to hernia repairs (2) and subsequent post-op complications. But this thread is helping me stay motivated until I can get back in the gym. I'm looking at 3-18-13 as my return date.

[DougHolland]

I've been out of the gym since before 1-16-13 due to hernia repairs (2) and subsequent post-op complications. But this thread is helping me stay motivated until I can get back in the gym. I'm looking at 3-18-13 as my return date.

You will succeed. And thanks for the compliment.

[anonymous]

Clive, Cmoore, pharmamarketer are looking great as always.

Here is my MISC entry for press. I got 245 lbs plus 135 lbs x 21 reps.

I have lost a lot of strength with diet but I feel great. And it seems my strength is coming back.

I saw this in the misc thread, very strong pressing

Do you have any tips for improving the OHP (beyond just 'do them more' lol)? I literally have never done this lift standing and trying today was really awkward. I am ok up to eye level then I go wobbling and struggle to move the bar past my head. I can seated press my standing max 10 times so clearly I have some imbalances to work on

[Corbi]

I've been out of the gym since before 1-16-13 due to hernia repairs (2) and subsequent post-op complications. But this thread is helping me stay motivated until I can get back in the gym. I'm looking at 3-18-13 as my return date.

Don't push it too fast or too heavy. My Hiatel hernia surgey was dec 11th and I have just started feeling "normal" the past week or so in regards to lifting. Push type lifts were fine but anything involving pulling such as shrugs, deads, tricep pressdowns, etc would really mess with my internals at one of the incision sites. Is a big blow to the ego when you go to the gym and have to force yourself to lift light.

[pratherian]

Progress report

1st pic is nov. 2011 @230lbs (was 242 at my heaviest)
Middle is 6 weeks ago at start of 12 week transformation contest (I figured most of my transforming was already done, but what the heck?)
Right pic is this past week @ 179 lbs 6weeks into contest, 6 weeks out!)

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Nice work Prath.