The Official Powerlifting and Strongman Family Appreciation thread: Part XVI

[308smk]

I took my 4 year old hunting with me this morning. We stuck a decent buck. I put pics in my log (slightly bloody) if anyone is interested.

Now that's just good parenting.



I ****ing wish Metal would ship faster. Brb 4-6 weeks for delivery to Canada. Should have just ordered from elitefts and ate the import duty cost.

Or bought Titan.

[BCalv]

No redlights in a war-zone

Ded

N am I less manly that I am starting to pull sumo?

Since about a month ago I hit 585x6 and 585x4-5 lifting with a buddy n felt good that day. Hit a 635 double for the second time a couple weeks later. N since those two days my conventional dl has felt awkward n slow. Almost feels like im stiff legging it though video says otherwise.

Pulling Sumo last couple weeks I feel super explosive again and fast off the floor (surprising). 6-7 weeks out wut do fam

[308smk]

Ded

N am I less manly that I am starting to pull sumo?

Since about a month ago I hit 585x6 and 585x4-5 lifting with a buddy n felt good that day. Hit a 635 double for the second time a couple weeks later. N since those two days my conventional dl has felt awkward n slow. Almost feels like im stiff legging it though video says otherwise.

Pulling Sumo last couple weeks I feel super explosive again and fast off the floor (surprising). 6-7 weeks out wut do fam

How many pounds difference between your sumo and conv pulls?

[crispbro]

Ded

N am I less manly that I am starting to pull sumo?

Since about a month ago I hit 585x6 and 585x4-5 lifting with a buddy n felt good that day. Hit a 635 double for the second time a couple weeks later. N since those two days my conventional dl has felt awkward n slow. Almost feels like im stiff legging it though video says otherwise.

Pulling Sumo last couple weeks I feel super explosive again and fast off the floor (surprising). 6-7 weeks out wut do fam

Lifting more weight > Having a man card

Turn it in and lift whichever way you're stronger bro

[dang111]

Ded

N am I less manly that I am starting to pull sumo?

Since about a month ago I hit 585x6 and 585x4-5 lifting with a buddy n felt good that day. Hit a 635 double for the second time a couple weeks later. N since those two days my conventional dl has felt awkward n slow. Almost feels like im stiff legging it though video says otherwise.

Pulling Sumo last couple weeks I feel super explosive again and fast off the floor (surprising). 6-7 weeks out wut do fam

If you're stronger sumo pull sumo. You don't get style points; total is all that matters.

[psychodiver9]

That sounds really fun, especially if you shot into the back off the fan that was blowing on your sleeping girlfriends face.

Till she wakes up and stabs you

[BCalv]

How many pounds difference between your sumo and conv pulls?

Honestly don't know but it feels good. Im 3 weeks in on my meet prep using my conv max 660 n ive been hitting everything thus far.

[arn710]

Honestly don't know but it feels good. Im 3 weeks in on my meet prep using my conv max 660 n ive been hitting everything thus far.

Type out the word "and" FFS

Sumo is for the gays

[SPFjudge]

Now that's just good parenting.



I ****ing wish Metal would ship faster. Brb 4-6 weeks for delivery to Canada. Should have just ordered from elitefts and ate the import duty cost.

Or bought Titan.

what did you order?

[BCalv]

Type out the word "and" FFS

Sumo is for the gays

That's that

[breathinglife]

You have to be joking. Opener looks high from the front. Then it goes to a side view for 2nd and looks even higher. Then back to front for 3rd and looks high again.

If you think Turnquist's competition squats look high, you should see his training squats. Even worse. And he always posts them as "#2 All-Time Ranked Squat @ 198" and then it's just some mile high lift he did in training at who knows what bodyweight. Even the Lilliebridges comment and say "Hey... nice effort, but you need to work on depth," and he replies "I'm not too worried about it, that's my planned opener."

[jsullivan93]

But squat depth doesn't matter when you're in the jungle

No redlights in a war-zone

In space, no one can see your depth

the quick succession of these comments had me loling in real life


good job gentlemen


I'm going through issues with the gf (yes 21, yes long time relationship, yes stupid) and I want to binge spend money on a barbell or any type of equipment or something.

If somebody gave you 300 bucks, and you had to spend it on equipment what would you get? I have a TPB, 700lbs total in plates, home made power rack, crappy flat bench.

[arian11]

If you think Turnquist's competition squats look high, you should see his training squats. Even worse. And he always posts them as "#2 All-Time Ranked Squat @ 198" and then it's just some mile high lift he did in training at who knows what bodyweight. Even the Lilliebridges comment and say "Hey... nice effort, but you need to work on depth," and he replies "I'm not too worried about it, that's my planned opener."

I think I'm still subbed to him but only watch his videos if I need to get angry before a training session.

[ErickStevens]

the quick succession of these comments had me loling in real life


good job gentlemen


I'm going through issues with the gf (yes 21, yes long time relationship, yes stupid) and I want to binge spend money on a barbell or any type of equipment or something.

If somebody gave you 300 bucks, and you had to spend it on equipment what would you get? I have a TPB, 700lbs total in plates, home made power rack, crappy flat bench.

*****://www.strengthshopusa.com/bars/specialty-bars/olympic-safety-squat-bar.html

[jsullivan93]

*****://www.strengthshopusa.com/bars/specialty-bars/olympic-safety-squat-bar.html

one of the many reasons why I love you




*******

[runtocatch]

If somebody gave you 300 bucks, and you had to spend it on equipment what would you get? I have a TPB, 700lbs total in plates, home made power rack, crappy flat bench.

Yoke bar from Elite.

[ErickStevens]

Yoke bar from Elite.

I'd go with that over what I posted but it isn't it more expensive than $300?

[runtocatch]

I'd go with that over what I posted but it isn't it more expensive than $300?

Ya but not much more really. I never took that into consideration I guess.

[Squatr]

If money is tight I'd go to fitnessavenue.ca. 100 bucks canadian for a SSB. Pads are cheap removable ones, but the bar has help up strong with a littler over 500 pounds. It's serviceable and way way cheaper.

[arn710]

If you don't care what your girlfriend thinks, spend it on a hooker.

[coachdeez]

Either a SSB or a swiss bar. Not sure how your shoulders feel, but I've been able to put a ton more volume on my upper body while preserving my shoulders since I began using a swiss bar regularly.

[ShortDave]

If money is tight I'd go to fitnessavenue.ca. 100 bucks canadian for a SSB. Pads are cheap removable ones, but the bar has help up strong with a littler over 500 pounds. It's serviceable and way way cheaper.

And if those prices are anywhere near accurate he should also pick up the swiss bar that's on sale for $100.

Somebody needs to do a proper review on these bars.

[Squatr]

And if those prices are anywhere near accurate he should also pick up the swiss bar that's on sale for $100.

Somebody needs to do a proper review on these bars.

I have the SSB, what do you want to know?

[CROMAGS1985]

Fitness Avenue is mediocre equipment sold my sketchball Russians. I have the more expensive SSB from there (didn't see it on the site) and it's decent for around $200. The bar shown shows the measurements for a reason...it may not fit in all power racks (Igor or Yuri said this to me in person) so be aware of that when ordering. Their rack are really inexpensive but as long as you're not Robert Wilkerson you should be fine. I'm sure a master welder could pick apart their production but for the $$$ they can't be beat in Canada IMO.

[thom2355]

If somebody gave you 300 bucks, and you had to spend it on equipment what would you get? I have a TPB, 700lbs total in plates, home made power rack, crappy flat bench.

Spend it on a 1 year membership to Royal Oak Gym and take the other $60 and buy some steak.

[ShortDave]

I have the SSB, what do you want to know?

Basic review stuff, is your bar chipping? is it balanced well, if the bearings spin well(I don't think ssb's usually spin though) does that degrade quickly with use? do the pads slip on the bar after unracking or does everything stay solid?

That kind of stuff, plus anything else you may have noticed, both good and bad

[invain]

the quick succession of these comments had me loling in real life


good job gentlemen


I'm going through issues with the gf (yes 21, yes long time relationship, yes stupid) and I want to binge spend money on a barbell or any type of equipment or something.

If somebody gave you 300 bucks, and you had to spend it on equipment what would you get? I have a TPB, 700lbs total in plates, home made power rack, crappy flat bench.

I would probably get a decent deadlift bar, but depending on how crappy your bench is I might replace that first. I'm sure others in here can relate; having a fairly wide back, benching on ****ty narrow benches really blows.

[Squatr]

Basic review stuff, is your bar chipping? is it balanced well, if the bearings spin well(I don't think ssb's usually spin though) does that degrade quickly with use? do the pads slip on the bar after unracking or does everything stay solid?

That kind of stuff, plus anything else you may have noticed, both good and bad

Okay, I'll make a real post when I get home and add a couple pictures.

[PanzeR-]

Id get a good incline bench that would end up being better than your crappy flat one imo.

also fam, hit another lifetime rep pr on deads.

Modded Sheiko ftw.

[jsullivan93]

Spend it on a 1 year membership to Royal Oak Gym and take the other $60 and buy some steak.

I'm not in Michigan yet, I'm still in the cesspool known as Cleveland OH for one more year

I would probably get a decent deadlift bar, but depending on how crappy your bench is I might replace that first. I'm sure others in here can relate; having a fairly wide back, benching on ****ty narrow benches really blows.

Looking at benches

I'd go with that over what I posted but it isn't it more expensive than $300?

The $90 shipping from strengthshop, but it only $20 less than the ss bar from blackwidow. Is blackidowtg more reputable than strength shop?