The Official Powerlifting and Strongman Family Appreciation thread: Part XVI

[jsullivan93]

Precisely! What the **** is it with all these kids today constantly begging for attention? It makes them look like fools. Just plain sorry.

hashtag haterz

[Big Sexy J]

Any idea what a reality show documentary is?

Yes.

No idea. I would assume it's something working in conjunction with either Animal athletes, or Slingshot athletes, but that's just a complete guess.

No.

[martin_mathers]

Thats it im gonna ask for a pair of SBD knee sleeves for Christmas

[thom2355]

Guys worrying about SBDs....just put on some wraps already.

EDIT: I mean isn't the whole sizing discussion based on how much you think you can get from a few mm of material? that's the only reason most people want them. If you're like me and you don't think they help at all more than warmth and security, then why not save some money and buy a cheaper pair?

EDIT ONE MORE TIME: lol, I know a lot of you compete in feds where wraps aren't included in the raw division. We all compete how we want to, but if you're trying to get lbs out of knee sleeves, you really may as well just put on wraps. They're cheaper (roughly 50% cheaper for a decent pair) and you'll get way more out of them if you're looking for poundage out of something you can wear. But believe me, a few mm of neoprene aint helping you.

I am a bit biased because I don't compete in a knee sleeves federation (or powerlifting at all!), but wraps are soooo much better at making my knees not hurt. I heart them.

I'm unaware.

Dun want Bill to get mad, but would gladly show conclusions via alternative social media.

[Jason2459]

Yes.
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Is it to do with the Pacifico's?

[arn710]

Thats it im gonna ask for a pair of SBD knee sleeves for Christmas

I'm asking for a pair of those Reebok power shoes

[BabyOilBrah]

Guys worrying about SBDs....just put on some wraps already.

EDIT: I mean isn't the whole sizing discussion based on how much you think you can get from a few mm of material? that's the only reason most people want them. If you're like me and you don't think they help at all more than warmth and security, then why not save some money and buy a cheaper pair?

I like the extra cover they give

[thom2355]

I'm asking for a pair of those Reebok power shoes

I am asking for bionic shoulders

[308smk]

I am a bit biased because I don't compete in a knee sleeves federation (or powerlifting at all!), but wraps are soooo much better at making my knees not hurt. I heart them.

Yep. If my knees are flaring up, wraps almost always make them feel better and pain free when squatting. SBDs are better than rehbands in all aspects but wraps are just better overall, other than the fact that you have to wrap up for every set.

Also, alot of guys seem to think that wraps need to be cranked down to the absolute tits if you're going to wear them. For 90% of my wrapped work, its just a snug wrap that doesn't really hurt or cut off circulation, and I still get 10-20 pounds out of them easily.

[runtocatch]

hashtag haterz

I still aint figured out what the hell the point of a hashtag is.

[Big Sexy J]

Is it to do with the Pacifico's?

Naw. I'm 99% sure it has nothing to do with any currently involved PLers/companies

[dlt76028]

Asking for presents for Christmas? Y'all realize Santa isn't real?

[martin_mathers]

Asking for presents for Christmas? Y'all realize Santa isn't real?

[michael_xyz]

Asking for presents for Christmas? Y'all realize Santa isn't real?

You telling us you don't dress up as swole Santa for your daughter?

Come on DLT.

[thom2355]

Also, alot of guys seem to think that wraps need to be cranked down to the absolute tits if you're going to wear them. For 90% of my wrapped work, its just a snug wrap that doesn't really hurt or cut off circulation, and I still get 10-20 pounds out of them easily.

Yup. For most of my sets, I only get 4 rotations out of a 2.5m wrap. First couple are snug to stay in place, last one is loose to tie through. Cranking them down gets another couple rotations and tons of carry over....but not necessary for my training goals.

I still aint figured out what the hell the point of a hashtag is.

To prove your youth.

[Hamzzza]

I still get 10-20 pounds out of them easily.

that's in my opinion very little for wraps tbh

edit: my bad, potato comment if you're not trying to get anything out of them

[breathinglife]

So, on Russian FB Zahir says his next goal is to squat 460 in just wraps.

[Hamzzza]

So, on Russian FB Zahir says his next goal is to squat 460 in just wraps.

if he does that in comp we should all bow down to him and welcome our new powerlifting master

[YourGunShowTix]

I'm asking for a pair of those Reebok power shoes

They are pretty sweet.
I'm asking for a GHR.

Deads today sux0r3d, too. Training early in the morning (before 0500) and i'm not as focused to make the heavy lifts; training in the evening after getting the schit beat out of me all day doesn't work, either.
Need some new training partners. No dedication from my current ones.

[308smk]

that's in my opinion very little for wraps tbh

Yeah but it's a 2m wrap, which isn't very tight at all. Maybe 4-5 revolutions with inzer true blacks which are thin and worn out already.

Still gives more than SBDs and no need to struggle with plastic bags to get 10 pounds of carryover.

[breathinglife]

I concur with 308smk: if you want your knees to feel better, light wraps are the way to go.

Interestingly enough, I've quite using my knee sleeves precisely because they make my knees hurt. They bunch up behind the knee more than wraps, and if you go deep on squats, then it really stresses the knee. So I squat naked knees when not doing wraps.

I just keep my knees warm by wearing clothes that are a bit too warm, e.g., sweat pants.

[Marshall28]

If any one is interested he is my footage from the USPA Nordic cup. Not exactly the meet I planned but still set prs all around! Squat decided to not show up on this day.

[breathinglife]

If any one is interested he is my footage from the USPA Nordic cup. Not exactly the meet I planned but still set prs all around! Squat decided to not show up on this day.

Awesome lifting!

[NorthStrong]

Since there has been a lot of discussion about fukn knee sleeves the last few pages I made this I rly hope it helps u all

[Marshall28]

Awesome lifting!

Thanks man. Still lots of work to as I am chasing that 1st elite total (1587). With Mr. Keoughs guidance I will get there soon enough.

[martin_mathers]

Speaking of knees, i had really bad knee pain for over a year and recently i started doing all my squats as deep as possible and my knees have been feeling awesome. Is there any science behind this?

[Legsneedwork]

Speaking of knees, i had really bad knee pain for over a year and recently i started doing all my squats as deep as possible and my knees have been feeling awesome. Is there any science behind this?

Yes. The stress (I think it's shear) at the knee is greatest right at parallel. So if you reverse your squat right at the point of highest stress, you're more likely to experience knee pain.

[Hamzzza]

i wear poverty sleeves under my wraps so they don't hurt as much

srs

[Legsneedwork]

They are pretty sweet.
I'm asking for a GHR.

Deads today sux0r3d, too. Training early in the morning (before 0500) and i'm not as focused to make the heavy lifts; training in the evening after getting the schit beat out of me all day doesn't work, either.
Need some new training partners. No dedication from my current ones.

Dude, just lift on you own and stop relying on other people for motivation. It's far more likely that you'll keep having inconsistency than you will find some magical group of supremely motivated people who share your goals.

[ErickStevens]

Since I started squatting without SBDs my knees feel a ton better. YMMV