The Official Powerlifting and Strongman Family Appreciation thread: Part XVI

[zmcdole]

I suppose I meant more so routines than superstitions

well I think routines are super important because your setup can make or break a lift so doing things exactly the same over and over again allows you to be more consistent. Like when I set up to squat I grab the bar with both hands and breathe a few times and I'll say "su" a time or two then crawl under the bar. I'll rock my hips back and forth a time or two to feel set then I'll take it out. I do similar things with bench and deadlift just in their respective ways. But yeah, they're important to me to ensure I do things the same way every time. I've done it all my life in every sport I've ever competed in .

[psychodiver9]

Just weighed in for my push pull. Put 725 as my bench opener. i did 720 last April so it should be easy

Um no

[Huskarl]

[baize82]

Phuck...

[thom2355]

Really? What happened to Bigg Dogg besides that Johnny dude being a complete ass

Bigg Dogg Strongg isn't making equipment anymore....or if they are, Johnny Waz isn't involved.

[Mitch666]

Completely agree. Why wouldn't you want a tighter upper back? I almost always fail because my upper back rolls forward, so it certainly makes sense for me. Also keeps me more upright because the bar placement is higher.

I think the real problem is that the American powerlifting scene is full of guys who are completely immobile and grip the bar extra wide out of necessity, but who also happen to be the strongest and biggest names. Then you get young people and new trainees emulating the technique they see without thinking about why.

Yea I agree for sure. So some people were saying if you don't have alot of mass then a closer grip is more beneficial. Do you think the same with stance?
I recently played with moving my stance out just a little, but really shoving my knees out instead of letting them track forward more like usual, and I feel much weaker at the bottom of the squat. Like I don't have enough mass to support the weight with my body more "spread out"
And when I think about it most taller light lifters do seem to have a closer stance.

Um no

are you not aware?

[Big Sexy J]

How many of you guys are superstitious about lifting?

And how so?


Me- I wear certain shirts depending on how heavy I'm going during a session.

I have separate shirts for each lift

I feel like I am not able to squat effectively if I do not do the following before getting under the bar:

-Do the knee wiggle I get made fun of for.

-Crack my neck each way.

-Bend my back backwards to crack it on my belt before actually fastening it.

-Opening my mouth wide and closing it to try and crack my jaw.

-Pulling my sleeves slightly upwards on my shirt.

I'm a f*cking weirdo.

[Big Sexy J]

That's good to hear, I think I'm gonna go with them. Do you mind if I ask what size you are using vs. the measurements on the website? (Forearm and "lower" bicep)

He sent them to me for free so I never saw on the website. A medium fits me decent without being too uncomfortable. I have small arms for a 250 lb guy so you might have to go with a L.

[psychodiver9]

are you not aware?

I guess not...

[NorthStrong]

I guess not...

bruh...

[izzygrant]

make sure you get all the modifications dan had him do, otherwise its too loose and kinda meh.

will PM you for details.

Only their strongman stuff. Seems solid, but a bit crude. I see Bill provided input on the equipment at Boss. That was the other one. They are the official supplier to NAS/ASC now for strongman equipment....but again, that is usually not as precise as combo racks.

ok, that's helpful to know. can you elaborate on the problems you've heard with TSS stuff at all? I'm going to need more ammo or that's what we'll end up with.

Going back to the topic of knee sleeves, it looks like Metal makes some now and they are actually affordable. Affordable Metal stuff... mind = blown

http://gometal.com/product/knee-elbow-sleeves/

edit - shipping to US less than $20 for multiple items and the poor English on the site can be hilarious.

I WANT their shoes the way most women probably want new designer heels

[JohnnyRingo350]

Hangover cures?

[brotein1992]

Hangover cures?

Water?

[JohnnyRingo350]

Water?

Might go grab some pedialyte or just start drinking again it is game day

[michael_xyz]

Completely agree. Why wouldn't you want a tighter upper back? I almost always fail because my upper back rolls forward, so it certainly makes sense for me. Also keeps me more upright because the bar placement is higher.

I think the real problem is that the American powerlifting scene is full of guys who are completely immobile and grip the bar extra wide out of necessity, but who also happen to be the strongest and biggest names. Then you get young people and new trainees emulating the technique they see without thinking about why.

Right, but I don't necessarily see that being the case. For example, if I focus on keeping my upper back tight then grip width doesn't really affect that.

It does affect it if you forget to keep things tight, because obviously now the narrower grip will naturally have your scapulas closer etc. but if you think about it then I don't feel like you get any more tight.

[JohnnyRingo350]

Powercast featuring some booty

[electricred]

I like the strong360 podcast a lot, the Blaine Sumner episode was hilarious.

Mightycast is a UK based podcast which is pretty decent - they've had Mike T and Ed Coan on there.

And just listening to this episode of Barbell Life now (first listen to this one)

xxx.spreaker.com/user/mashmafiastrength/30-chad-wesley-smith#_=_

Thanks, I'll check these out. I've already gone through about half of Strong360s episodes today since all I've been doing is sitting around, playing Super Nintendo, and eating.

Unrelated question for you guys: does it make any damn difference if I do like 3x10 on an accessory instead of 2x15? Just like lat pulls or DB rows or something, not a major BB compound. Is there really more hypertrophy in a set with higher reps sets if the volume is the same at the end of the day?

[SotallyTtoked]

just start drinking again it is game day

This

[thom2355]

ok, that's helpful to know. can you elaborate on the problems you've heard with TSS stuff at all? I'm going to need more ammo or that's what we'll end up with.

One thing I heard was that the steel is loosely fitted so there is a bit of play in some adjustable parts. The fully welded stuff gets alright reviews, but there was a bit of concern over the thickness of steel that was used and that it perhaps should have been thicker. I don't know anything much about the competition setups, but the other equipment has been commented to be alright, but lacking in ergonomics or fit.

[runtocatch]

Hangover cures?

Water or Beer. I usually choose the latter of the two.


Also gotta brag a bit on my lil girl. She has never been allowed to bench before cuz daddy wouldn't let her. Anyhow in high school I guess she is benching now. Well one day anyhow. She laid down on the bench her first time ever and hit 95 x 10 and then 135 x 1. I didn't believe her really and figure bro spot for sure even though she said she threatened her spotter to not touch the bar. So that night after pitching and hitting I took her over to the gym. With literally a single at 95 for a warm up she hits 135 EASY! Sorry dad brag time is over now.

[JohnnyRingo350]

Water or Beer. I usually choose the latter of the two.


Also gotta brag a bit on my lil girl. She has never been allowed to bench before cuz daddy wouldn't let her. Anyhow in high school I guess she is benching now. Well one day anyhow. She laid down on the bench her first time ever and hit 95 x 10 and then 135 x 1. I didn't believe her really and figure bro spot for sure even though she said she threatened her spotter to not touch the bar. So that night after pitching and hitting I took her over to the gym. With literally a single at 95 for a warm up she hits 135 EASY! Sorry dad brag time is over now.

She single?

[JohnnyRingo350]

........jk
















seriously dont kill me.

[runtocatch]

........jk
















seriously dont kill me.

I laughed but yes I will kill you.

Also I lied. Dad brag time is not over. My 12 year old daughter did 45, 65, and 85. She missed 95 but only cuz she started giggling like a tard cuz her bar path was all over the place and she blurted out, "That dang bar must be crooked." So of course I started crackin up and she started giggling. Yes she is my clown.

[CROMAGS1985]

Also gotta brag a bit on my lil girl. She has never been allowed to bench before cuz daddy wouldn't let her. Anyhow in high school I guess she is benching now. Well one day anyhow. She laid down on the bench her first time ever and hit 95 x 10 and then 135 x 1. I didn't believe her really and figure bro spot for sure even though she said she threatened her spotter to not touch the bar. So that night after pitching and hitting I took her over to the gym. With literally a single at 95 for a warm up she hits 135 EASY! Sorry dad brag time is over now.

That's awesome.

Now that she can bench more than you, how long until she's out DL'ing and squatting you too?

[runtocatch]

That's awesome.

Now that she can bench more than you, how long until she's out DL'ing and squatting you too?

Nobody's nice anymore. HAHA!

[dlt76028]

After 2 hours of deadlifts and accessories I randomly pulled 605 SUMO. I know groce, sumo not even once...

[runtocatch]

After 2 hours of deadlifts and accessories I randomly pulled 605 SUMO. I know groce, sumo not even once...

I pulled 600 sumo once just for the hell of it. Not after 2 hours of bull**** though but I can honestly say it was one of the most difficult pulls ever for me anyhow. I didn't think it was ever gonna come off the damn floor. Sumo is so extremely gayeee!

[JohnnyRingo350]

After 2 hours of deadlifts and accessories I randomly pulled 605 SUMO. I know groce, sumo not even once...

I tried a little more DLT form on my deads the other day. You know that dangerous rounded misc unapproved form and I must say I am fan.

[ErickStevens]

I deadlifted 500 x 5 #EASY and I didn't even used a cheater sumo stance.

Wait... I pulled conventional and Dave pullled sumo... Is this real life?

[Hamzzza]

today i did more working sets of conv deadlifts than in the last 18 months, so there's that