The Official PL Family Appreciation Thread: Part X

[Doollas]

Headed to kill a pig soon. My little 100 lb black lady roommate wants to do the shooting and/or throat slitting. Vids will be taken, lulz will be had.

Still not sure wtf we are going to do with the skin/hair. Unfortunately I think we are short on time, supplies, and motivation so the we are just going to skin it.

[Jason2459]

Damn it. I just moved from this town and this place opens up. Looks pretty kick ass. Csday you should check it out.

http://anvilgym.com/

[NC_Tarheel]

Still not sure wtf we are going to do with the skin/hair. Unfortunately I think we are short on time, supplies, and motivation so the we are just going to skin it.

Pork Rinds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[austin.j.taylor]

Damn it. I just moved from this town and this place opens up. Looks pretty kick ass. Csday you should check it out.

http://anvilgym.com/

Place does kick ass. Me and casey have been there many times. Not so much recently though

[darren.dugan]

Headed to kill a pig soon. My little 100 lb black lady roommate wants to do the shooting and/or throat slitting. Vids will be taken, lulz will be had.

Still not sure wtf we are going to do with the skin/hair. Unfortunately I think we are short on time, supplies, and motivation so the we are just going to skin it.

Are you still in NM?

http://www.denverpost.com/watercoole...lt-rifle-prize

[coachdeez]

So I've decided to do a wrapped meet in Jan and I've got a pair of Rhinos and a pair of Grippers on the way so I can try them both out and see which ones I like best. Any advice on how to implement the wraps since I've never worn them before? I'm thinking about warming up in sleeves then adding wraps for my work sets and alternating weeks with the two different types until I develop a preference. Also, I'm thinking about running the nine week Russian peaking program from the stickies....anyone have any experience with this?

[Jason2459]

Shouldn't take to long to get used to them and find out which one you like better. Just throw them on for the working sets. Will be different at first but just force your knees out and squat like normal.

I do just a spiral straight up but there are many ways to do it.

[austin.j.taylor]

I used wraps on my top sets but never for more than 3 reps. If you wrap them correctly, you wont be able to stand squatting 3 reps in them. I always found it harder to get sat back properly when wearing wraps and my knees liked to collapse so enjoy those things. I have found that I like springier wraps instead of the cast ones that geared guys wear.

[coachdeez]

Shouldn't take to long to get used to them and find out which one you like better. Just throw them on for the working sets. Will be different at first but just force your knees out and squat like normal.

I do just a spiral straight up but there are many ways to do it.

Thanks

I used wraps on my top sets but never for more than 3 reps. If you wrap them correctly, you wont be able to stand squatting 3 reps in them. I always found it harder to get sat back properly when wearing wraps and my knees liked to collapse so enjoy those things. I have found that I like springier wraps instead of the cast ones that geared guys wear.

Since the Russian program starts with an increase in volume for 4 weeks before tapering off with increasing intensity, do you think I should skip wraps for the first part if it, or keep a loose wrap until the final three weeks when I begin hitting triples?

[Jason2459]

Originally Posted by Jason2459

I have been trying out a lot of different 0 carb energy drinks and just came across a pretty good one called Bawls Guarana Exxtra Sugar Free Guarana Soda. So far I've really only found two others I really like both Rock Star. The Sugar Free in a white can and the Zero Carb in a blueish can. Worst one was something called Speed with some NASCAR driver name on it.

Came across my favorite yet. Rock Star Iced. Goldish can. 0 Sugars and no carbination which is easier on my stomach. It has 120mg caffeine too compared to the other two Rock Star's with 80mg per serving which you basically double if you drink the entire can. It's a peach tea flavored drink.

Finally found a Monster drink I liked called Black Ice Extra Strength Nitrous Technology. A nice stronger citrus soda taste.

Now, here's the issue. They claim 0 Sugars and 0 Calories:
Black Ice is our sickest effort yet, an Extra Strength energy blend combined with Nitrous technology and a crafty new sweetener system. Check it out, Zero Calories / Zero Sugar but with a smooth texture and quaffable flavor unlike anything we’ve done before.


But then I looked at the back and said 5g Carbs... Have no idea how they can say 0 Sugars and 0 Calories. Down in the Energy Blend it includes Maltodextrin. If you have Carbs how can you have 0 Calories and Maltodextrin is a sugar. At least it's not a lot and would be good for later in the day.

Grabbed another Monster that is really really good. White can with some textured silver decoration called Zero Ultra. Just like the Black Ice this states 0 Calories and 0 Sugars but does have 1g Carbs and Maltodextrin listed in the energy blend. This has a very mild and smooth citrusy flavor. First thing I thought of was brown sugar covered ruby red grapefruit.

[InspecktaDeck]

So I've decided to do a wrapped meet in Jan

We should grab some beers after the meet

[coachdeez]

We should grab some beers after the meet

Sounds good. Also, I'll be seeing you at Sterns starting Monday. Putting my other gym on hold for a while.

[InspecktaDeck]

Sounds good. Also, I'll be seeing you at Sterns starting Monday. Putting my other gym on hold for a while.

**** ya, I’m retesting my numbers next week then back on my 3x5. Have you heard of James Kegrice? He comes there a few times a week and used to own/run his own gym. He’s a multiply guy about our height, strong guy. I love sterns, its a really positive environment.

[BigLarge]

Grabbed another Monster that is really really good. White can with some textured silver decoration called Zero Ultra. Just like the Black Ice this states 0 Calories and 0 Sugars but does have 1g Carbs and Maltodextrin listed in the energy blend. This has a very mild and smooth citrusy flavor. First thing I thought of was brown sugar covered ruby red grapefruit.

Bought one yesterday for the first time. Marketing got me on that one... was so intrigued by the textued can that I had to buy it, lol.

[Doollas]

Are you still in NM?

http://www.denverpost.com/watercoole...lt-rifle-prize

Still livin there, but I'm home in Illinois.

Pork Rinds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Turns out the guy gave us a smaller pig too. Really nice to have good family friends with 6000 hogs layin around

The whole process went pretty well...I will not be posting these vids online as I am worried they will go viral and ruin our careers. They might wind up on ******** privately, but we'll see.

[Jason2459]

Sounds good. Also, I'll be seeing you at Sterns starting Monday. Putting my other gym on hold for a while.

BTW, what fed will you be lifting in for this?

[ampUP11]

reverse band squats
chain squats
squat into chains
change box height
SSB squats

and don't forget GMs:
good mornings
chain suspended good mornings
SSB good morning
SSB chain suspended good mornings

The possiblities are literally endless. pick a lift, pick a bar, pick a box height/range of motion, pick a stance, pick a form of resistance.

I listed that I don't have cambered bar, SSB, or chains at school. So all I have is band/reverse band, GM, and varying box heights. I guess I'll work my way up to using GM as a ME right now its an accessory since I haven't been doing it for very long and have been trying to drill good form in with more volume.

[Jason2459]

I listed that I don't have cambered bar, SSB, or chains at school. So all I have is band/reverse band, GM, and varying box heights. I guess I'll work my way up to using GM as a ME right now its an accessory since I haven't been doing it for very long and have been trying to drill good form in with more volume.

Lots of things you can do with just a regular bar, straight weight, and a rack. I had to deal with that in a commercial gym for a couple years. Squat, GM, and deadlift variations are all you need. Low/parallel/high box, squats, GM, Arch back GM, GM squats, Squat Mornings, bottom up squats with pins, gm from pins, deadlifts, bellow knee pulls, knee pulls, above knee pulls, deficit deadlifts... etc.

[Jason2459]

thoroughly enjoyed

Vid of all lifts from
Ed Coan 1998--2463 Total

[coachdeez]

**** ya, I’m retesting my numbers next week then back on my 3x5. Have you heard of James Kegrice? He comes there a few times a week and used to own/run his own gym. He’s a multiply guy about our height, strong guy. I love sterns, its a really positive environment.

Yeah, I tried to go to his gym in Imperial Beach last year but then I realized that it had been shut down.

BTW, what fed will you be lifting in for this?

USPA

[ampUP11]

thoroughly enjoyed

Vid of all lifts from
Ed Coan 1998--2463 Total

Why are his feet on plates for his bench attempts?

[Jason2459]

Why are his feet on plates for his bench attempts?

Most feds allow risers up to a certain height to be placed under the feet for the bench if requested.


edit: USPF rulebook

3.4. To achieve firm footing the lifter may use flat surfaced plates or blocks not exceeding 30 cm in
total height, to build up the surface of the platform. Whichever method is chosen, the entire foot
must be flat on the surface. If blocks are used, they shall not exceed 45 cm x 45 cm.

[goosefrabbas]

I benched 95 pounds yesterday. Feels good man.

[csday924]

Damn it. I just moved from this town and this place opens up. Looks pretty kick ass. Csday you should check it out.

http://anvilgym.com/

Ken is a cool Guy (the owner) and lets me train there for free, as a thank you I list him as my sponcer and his logo is on my singlet. Also it was ran out of his 1100sf garage for a long time.

Place does kick ass. Me and casey have been there many times. Not so much recently though

No more MMA and everything is moved around. Old bench monkey and a few guys have been kicked out.

Since the Russian program starts with an increase in volume for 4 weeks before tapering off with increasing intensity, do you think I should skip wraps for the first part if it, or keep a loose wrap until the final three weeks when I begin hitting triples?

I would use the grippers for the first part and switch to the rhinos for the heavy weights, I do this with a old 2m pair of apt's and rhinos. You wil be able to handle a bit more weight so if you feel you can bump the squats up do it.

[GuinnessStrong]

Beer tasting with the best man for my wedding. We started with a sampler case of Sam Adams last night and are now on the Troegs Anthology case. Brb best weekend ever.

Any recommendations for mixed cases while we're at it? Can't be micros or too expensive, and the general pop of guests won't appreciate Guinness.

[coachdeez]

I would use the grippers for the first part and switch to the rhinos for the heavy weights, I do this with a old 2m pair of apt's and rhinos. You wil be able to handle a bit more weight so if you feel you can bump the squats up do it.

Sounds good. So the Rhinos give more rebound then?

[csday924]

Sounds good. So the Rhinos give more rebound then?

I cannot honestly answer because I have not used the grippers. The Rhinos are the strongest wraps I have ever used and it was just MHO. Try them both and see what you like best. I just feel if you are going to compete in wraps you need to use them in trainning just like anything else.

[bmontgomery87]

Why are his feet on plates for his bench attempts?

makes it easier for short people like me.

[simp3204]

So I've decided to do a wrapped meet in Jan and I've got a pair of Rhinos and a pair of Grippers on the way so I can try them both out and see which ones I like best. Any advice on how to implement the wraps since I've never worn them before? I'm thinking about warming up in sleeves then adding wraps for my work sets and alternating weeks with the two different types until I develop a preference. Also, I'm thinking about running the nine week Russian peaking program from the stickies....anyone have any experience with this?

The Pendleton meet?

[austin.j.taylor]

Since the Russian program starts with an increase in volume for 4 weeks before tapering off with increasing intensity, do you think I should skip wraps for the first part if it, or keep a loose wrap until the final three weeks when I begin hitting triples?

You are gonna need to play until you get what you like. csday and myself have the direct opposite feeling in regards to knee wraps. It varies alot from person to person.

No more MMA and everything is moved around. Old bench monkey and a few guys have been kicked out.

I am thinking once it gets freezing balls cold outside, I will make a trip to CR to train then get epically wasted with Ken and the boys.