The Official Powerlifting and Strongman Family Appreciation Thread: Part XIX

[Larfleeze]

RPS definition of ramping "Supporting the bar on the thighs during the performance of the lift."


I'm not upset just genuinely curious as to where i dropped my hips and pulled the bar up my thighs or where the bar rested on them?

The way your knees come forward as the bar passes them and you finish the lift with your quads make it look like ramping whether you actually ramped it or not. The way you start to shake on the third made it look a bit hitchy as well (again, even if you didn't actually hitch). I probably wouldn't have red lighted them but I understand why they did

[Big.Jazayrli]

Here's my 2nd attempt (1st with 605)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RfbmFS2q5k


Here's my 3rd attempt (2nd with 605) I was so concerned with ramping i got forward and felt like I was going to fall but again I locked it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkgYrOfLy1U

You definitely hitched that 605 a bit, reds all around. That second attempt was whites all day though.

No point getting upset on the internet about it.. compete in a more legit fed and you'll get more consistent judging

[adamsz]

Nope, no option for that. Gracie also said no recording of any kind. She will have a VERY hard time stopping us from taking videos of our lifters though. I believe she hired a media crew and doesn't want anybody else to record. Shes a bitch, and loves every bit of being a bitch.

In this day and age I can't understand how you could possibly prohibit people from taking video on their phone. Lmao I was like lmao.

[martin_mathers]

Cliffs/links to the Gracie thing for those of us who know nothing and can't figure out how the fuk you navigate outlaw?

Sorry brah, no cliffs or links. It's just a bunch of stories/rumors I read on outlaw over the years. Apparently there are pics/vids out there of her encountering in some sort of sexual act back when she was at westside. Too lazy to search them up. Not sure if I can talk about them here either. But if you look deep enough people still joke about it on ******** (about her private parts and stuff).

But from what I've been reading here today I now understand why so many people hate her ****ing guts. Still a 10/10 in my heart tho especially after that boob job.

[NorthStrong]

I am just excited to watch Zahir walk out.

[Mitch666]

The way your knees come forward as the bar passes them and you finish the lift with your quads make it look like ramping whether you actually ramped it or not. The way you start to shake on the third made it look a bit hitchy as well (again, even if you didn't actually hitch). I probably wouldn't have red lighted them but I understand why they did

Thanks for the input, I can see what you are talking about. From my understanding that wasnt hitching or ramping but like I said I can see what you mean.


Even before the calls I didnt plan on competing in the RPS again because of the email situation with Gene I posted about earlier

You definitely hitched that 605 a bit, reds all around. That second attempt was whites all day though.

No point getting upset on the internet about it.. compete in a more legit fed and you'll get more consistent judging

Not upset about anything said here, just genuinely curious. Upset about the actual calls though lol. To me it just looks like my knees are unlocked as I pull the bar up to finish.

Still in law school so I feel the price of meets even when they arent real far away. But I suppose it's worth the extra cash and travel time to not end up feeling robbed like this.

Sorry brah, no cliffs or links. It's just a bunch of stories/rumors I read on outlaw over the years. Apparently there are pics/vids out there of her encountering in some sort of sexual act back when she was at westside. Too lazy to search them up. Not sure if I can talk about them here either. But if you look deep enough people still joke about it on ******** (about her private parts and stuff).

But from what I've been reading here today I now understand why so many people hate her ****ing guts. Still a 10/10 in my heart tho especially after that boob job.

I remember the post in here about her getting her ******* fisted at westside lol.

[isaku900]

I am just excited to watch Zahir walk out.

I'm not.

[arian11]

I'm not.

Are you back spotting the meet?

[NorthStrong]

Crossfit Lite TRs on clearance at local store for $30.

My first pair (that cost over 100 bucks) was getting a bit worn out so I was looking to get some new shoes but found out these got discontinued. Aw yiss.

[NorthStrong]

I'm not.

Are you back spotting the meet?

I wonder if he knows there won't be a mono.

[isaku900]

Are you back spotting the meet?

refereeing

[martin_mathers]

I wonder if he knows there won't be a mono.

Probably gonna show up, realizes there won't be a mono, calls everyone a materfaker and leaves. Looks like his wife has been training in a mono as well and she's competing too.

[NorthStrong]

Probably gonna show up, realizes there won't be a mono, calls everyone a materfaker and leaves. Looks like his wife has been training in a mono as well and she's competing too.

That seems like a distinct possibility.

Bought two more pairs of lite TRS. 4 pairs of them for less than I got my first pair. lolllll

[dang111]

What do y'all try to do in the gym when you're busy and stressed af? My gym schedule had been really regular for a year or two but the past couple months have been really rough. Busy at work until really late every day and been getting to the gym twice a week instead of 4 for short sessions. Any training changes? Was thinking of doing higher volume lighter weight stuff for a bit so it's at least not as difficult.

[michael_xyz]

What do y'all try to do in the gym when you're busy and stressed af? My gym schedule had been really regular for a year or two but the past couple months have been really rough. Busy at work until really late every day and been getting to the gym twice a week instead of 4 for short sessions. Any training changes? Was thinking of doing higher volume lighter weight stuff for a bit so it's at least not as difficult.

If it's only for a short period of time then probably maintaining your strength should be your target. So yes, lighter weight/more volume with shorter rest times is probably the way forward.

But if this is the new norm then maybe you need a new plan - either training till late or waking up early or whatever else.

[michael_xyz]

US Open this weekend - what do we think?

Given the large prize money I'm gonna be very curious how strict the judging will be. Might get some pretty angry lifters if their lift gets called for reds and it means they lose out on thousands.

[martin_mathers]

What do y'all try to do in the gym when you're busy and stressed af? My gym schedule had been really regular for a year or two but the past couple months have been really rough. Busy at work until really late every day and been getting to the gym twice a week instead of 4 for short sessions. Any training changes? Was thinking of doing higher volume lighter weight stuff for a bit so it's at least not as difficult.

I'm usually pretty stubborn about my training and still try to fit everything in even if it means less sleep which isn't smart. But you could split your training into 2 sessions per day one before work and one after. Or do your important lifts on saturday and sunday. And if those don't work I'd probably do a lot of amrap stuff so just 1 or 2 intense top sets, some fluff stuff then get out. Doesn't help that you lift in gear though.

[Torrtrefireto]

I'm usually pretty stubborn about my training and still try to fit everything in even if it means less sleep which isn't smart. But you could split your training into 2 sessions per day one before work and one after. Or do your important lifts on saturday and sunday. And if those don't work I'd probably do a lot of amrap stuff so just 1 or 2 intense top sets, some fluff stuff then get out. Doesn't help that you lift in gear though.

Yeah through living in 4 states, schools, working, commuting etc I have almost never let myself skip the gym.

If I had to I'd try to do the lighter stuff before work as Martin said and then have a weekend day be the big (equipped) day

[arian11]

What do y'all try to do in the gym when you're busy and stressed af? My gym schedule had been really regular for a year or two but the past couple months have been really rough. Busy at work until really late every day and been getting to the gym twice a week instead of 4 for short sessions. Any training changes? Was thinking of doing higher volume lighter weight stuff for a bit so it's at least not as difficult.

Threw on gear and yolo maxed whenever I felt like it then transitioned to not lifting at all. I've lifted weights I think 6 times in 2017.

[michael_xyz]

Threw on gear and yolo maxed whenever I felt like it then transitioned to not lifting at all. I've lifted weights I think 6 times in 2017.

Why?

[wollo7]

Larry wheels fell on his third attempt

Andrew Herbert hit 894(?)

Kevin oak passed on his third

Tony mont hit a grinder can't remember the weight

[martin_mathers]

Not watching the livestream but according to instagram:

Oak's tough opener 849: https://www.instagram.com/p/BS6T8ELg3Lk/

Larry is hurt: https://www.instagram.com/p/BS6YX6cAWlM/

Herbie grinding out 849: https://www.instagram.com/p/BS6Zt9CA26H/

And I read on ******** yesterday someone said Zahir tore his calf and is not competing?

[JamesG6626]

Is anyone watching the stream? It was ok for me for a bit, but it's constant 5 sec on 5 sec buffering now. Not a connection issue because other stuff works fine :/

[martin_mathers]

Yea I heard the livestream is absolute trash. Already a bunch of posts complaining about being charged for a shiit stream.

[NorthStrong]

>2017
>>paying for powerlifting livestreams that are always ****ty

[martin_mathers]

>2017
>>paying for powerlifting livestreams that are always ****ty

The WRPF ones are always amazing and free. Maybe they use military connections lol. The Big Doggs one was great too.

[martin_mathers]

Robb Phillipus 959: https://www.instagram.com/p/BS6n9TiAtQ5/

Joe Sullivan 865 at 220: https://www.instagram.com/p/BS6i0zPg7sk/

[adamsz]

At work all day so can't watch the stream. Please keep the thread updated with big #s etc

[martin_mathers]

Shawn Doyle 881 squat: https://www.instagram.com/p/BS6oaD8jnWs/

Joe Sullivan 507 bench: https://www.instagram.com/p/BS6xhFyDcyS/

Belkin 496 bench: https://www.instagram.com/p/BS6vWwMgBqo/

Belkin squatted 793 I think. Sully's sub-total is 83lbs ahead of him but obviously Belkin's pull is massive.

[NorthStrong]

Aaaand everyone is injured.

This always seems to happen with these big meets, lots of big name sign up, 30-50% drop out, another good bunch of them get injured on meet day and drop out, and it's pretty much the last person left standing wins the meet.

Hoping they're all ok, but it really doesn't make for good spectating. Also rooting hard for our own fam member Sully here, he's really got his **** together the last few meets. Super strong.