The Official Powerlifting and Strongman Family Appreciation thread: Part XVI

[darren.dugan]

I have those two pieces plus the landmine with a couple handle attachments. The handles on the SSB are a little long...I'm thinking about cutting them down. I wish the landmine had some sort of base plate that the pivoting end could screw into. Whenever I work up to more than a few plates on the bar the attachment lifts up out of the weight stack.

I've never even used a land mine but yeah, that sounds crappy. I agree on the handles being way too long, but it's not something that has ever bothered me.

Btw, how's the gym business going?

[coachdeez]

I've never even used a land mine but yeah, that sounds crappy. I agree on the handles being way too long, but it's not something that has ever bothered me.

Btw, how's the gym business going?

Been busy as f*ck, man. That's why I haven't been around here much. There's so much little sh*t involved with running a business that nobody warns you about. Just signed for a 1,400 sq ft warehouse last week. This nearly doubles our space, plus we now have a proper bathroom, overhead clearance to press indoors, plenty of parking, and a sufficient outdoor space for moving events. I'm meeting with a fabricator tomorrow to see what kind of price I can get on an ER-style combo rack plus a couple pimped out power racks with bar holders, plate storage, and drop-in benches.

[dlt76028]

Did yall see this? I don't think Dan has done this much has he?

[j2nicee]

Did yall see this? I don't think Dan has done this much has he?

Based on that I could see him attempting 900 if things go right.

[darren.dugan]

Been busy as f*ck, man. That's why I haven't been around here much. There's so much little sh*t involved with running a business that nobody warns you about. Just signed for a 1,400 sq ft warehouse last week. This nearly doubles our space, plus we now have a proper bathroom, overhead clearance to press indoors, plenty of parking, and a sufficient outdoor space for moving events. I'm meeting with a fabricator tomorrow to see what kind of price I can get on an ER-style combo rack plus a couple pimped out power racks with bar holders, plate storage, and drop-in benches.

Nice. How hard was it to get a solid foundation of members?

Did yall see this? I don't think Dan has done this much has he?

just unreal

[izzygrant]

l'm meeting with a fabricator tomorrow to see what kind of price I can get on an ER-style combo rack plus a couple pimped out power racks with bar holders, plate storage, and drop-in benches.

Any chance you would share when you get that quote?Judge gave me a guy's name in Georgia but it's going to cost as much as the rack to ship it to Blaine in WA. I assume it would be less pricey coming from Cali.

[jsullivan93]

On spread to everyone who made comments about the equipment I'm checking out, but I <3 you all


fam 4 lyfe


DK is looking jacked af lately
http://instagram.com/derekkendallpowerlifter

[400Lb Gorilla]

Gonna make a thread about it but wanted to make sure I got everyone in here as well:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=164338771

Squat one rep max competition.

[308smk]

I hate titan suits for conventional deadlift. I hate inzer suits and I hate the metal king suit. I love the original deadlifter from metal for conventional.
For sumo its different. I like the super centurion and velocity and havent tried the metal king sumo.


You should have looked at all the top (heavyweight) lifters who lift conventional. I haven't seen anyone ever in a metal king suit for conv deadlifts. I hope it turns out good for you though.

**** it, we'll do it live. If it doesn't work I'll just get the original.

[jsullivan93]

Gonna make a thread about it but wanted to make sure I got everyone in here as well:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=164338771

Squat one rep max competition.

[brotein1992]

On spread to everyone who made comments about the equipment I'm checking out, but I <3 you all


fam 4 lyfe


DK is looking jacked af lately
http://instagram.com/derekkendallpowerlifter

His new nickname can be one of 2 things...

1. Donkey Kong

2. 400lb gorilla

[Big.Jazayrli]

squatted 135lb pain free today for 65 total reps

The comeback!

[Jason2459]

squatted 135lb pain free today for 65 total reps

The comeback!

Yay.

I did some 25lbs KB goblet squats with some pain today.


The comeback!!

[Big.Jazayrli]

Yay.

I did some 25lbs KB goblet squats with some pain today.


The comeback!!

lol don't mock my celebration.

I went from a pain free 555 7 weeks ago to where I am now. FML brah, FML.

[Jason2459]

lol don't mock my celebration.

I went from a pain free 555 7 weeks ago to where I am now. FML brah, FML.

I'm not. I did do that today. It did hurt. I am coming back.

[Big.Jazayrli]

I'm not. I did do that today. It did hurt. I am coming back.

..oh

[goosefrabbas]

Didn't squat a damn thing today, or in a month. #dontcallitacomeback

[CROMAGS1985]

Since ShortDave won't pimp this deep outing, I will...

[crispbro]

Since ShortDave won't pimp this deep outing, I will...

[308smk]

That boy is built to squat.

[happylifter]

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.

not that wide and know those feels

Well....two things.

1) A decent flat bench is pretty cheap. Had mine made for about $100. Adjustable benches are really expensive new and are never that sturdy. Keep an eye out for one on CL, but spend the money on a good flat bench.

2) I know a guy with a nice rack that he may be willing to part with in the near future as it is taking up room in his garage. It would run a bit more than $300 though.

its not the guy you brought your ironmasters off is it

i live in Bosnia, what's the best(cheapest) way to order a texas deadlift bar for me ?? does anybody have a clue maybe


you'll be responsible for the first Deadlift bar in my country

strength shop

being eu you wont have import duty either

[Hamzzza]

being eu you wont have import duty either

i do, we're not eu

[psychodiver9]

squatted 135lb pain free today for 65 total reps

The comeback!

May know these feels soon. Likely on that ErickStevens bench only time

[thom2355]

Any chance you would share when you get that quote?Judge gave me a guy's name in Georgia but it's going to cost as much as the rack to ship it to Blaine in WA. I assume it would be less pricey coming from Cali.

The expensive part is more customs than distance. If I recall correctly, some shipping companies estimate how long they will have to sit in customs and add money to compensate for downtime on their quote....it is usually high. Some freight companies will give you a price for the delivery and a rate for downtime at customs and you pay actual time. May be worth calling freight companies and getting your own quotes.

not that wide and know those feels
its not the guy you brought your ironmasters off is it

Nope. I bought their rack and I am may be looking to get rid of my other one. Not that I am trying to advertise it here, but I am pretty close to JSullivan (proximity wise), so it may be worth mentioning.

[darren.dugan]

May know these feels soon. Likely on that ErickStevens bench only time

Damn dude, is there any of us in here that isn't trying to get over some kind of nagging injury?

[martin_mathers]

more celebration: squatted pain free yesterday for the first time since June 2013. Will probably be in pain again next week though lulz.

[arian11]

squatted 135lb pain free today for 65 total reps

The comeback!

lol don't mock my celebration.

I went from a pain free 555 7 weeks ago to where I am now. FML brah, FML.

What did you do to yourself?

Damn dude, is there any of us in here that isn't trying to get over some kind of nagging injury?

Why would there be? Squatting is bad for your knees. Bench is bad for your shoulders. Arching on bench is bad for your back. Deadlift is bad for your back. Powerlifting makes you fat and non-functional. I mean we all saw the signs. The Misc has been telling us for years. Why don't we listen?

[Big.Jazayrli]

What did you do to yourself?

Tendonitis in both of my knees, quite painful particularly in my left.

Program had a bit too much volume too fast relative to previous training volume in teh squat, imo. That's my guess.

[breathinglife]

Did yall see this? I don't think Dan has done this much has he?

I snagged this off Zahir's Russian FB page. To be honest, I'd stopped posting videos of his squats because they were all a mile high. The difference in these is night and day, and I was honestly pretty shocked when I saw the video. Don't get me wrong: it's no IPF depth, but he's at least in the neighborhood of a good squat. Before, he was squatting SPF multiply high.

He looks very comfortable when he is down in the hole. Of course he is shaky when walking it, but that's what happens when you squat ridiculous amounts raw with wraps and high bar.

Zahir is 116 ks / 255 lbs in this video, so he is probably about the same weight as Dan.
He recently benched 617 lbs in competition in the 275s, but I'm not sure what his actual bodyweight was, though I'm fairly certain it was less than 275.

Dan hasn't squatted that much, but he did recently hit 804 without wraps.

Of course Dan has him on deadlift, but Zahir isn't weak at DL. He recently hit 804 at 238 lbs, and pulled 838 with straps, broke 881 off the floor and got it to his knees.

It will be a cool battle at GPA Worlds!

[CowardBrah]

I remember reading about Zahir being a total dickwad at a big meet. Like not letting people warm up, even his wife. The person describing him called him a "despicable human being" lel