The Official Powerlifting and Strongman Family Appreciation Thread: Part XX

[SA249]

It's not terrible at all. Man up.

Boris suggests moving into the 4 day as soon as you can. Start with the medium load and adjust to the small or large or stay

And again as with everything adjust for yourself.

I like this logic

[Jason2459]

Worth watching even if you don't like them.

https://youtu.be/1OgY9io8iLU


https://youtu.be/dgxf587zAcE



Background not long after the heart attack
https://youtu.be/RiahAlJUcfQ

[dang111]

Anybody here goes to r/powerlifting?

I keep getting triggered everytime there is a USPA or USAPL thread.

It always comes down to bashing the IPF.

It's pretty much a laughably ridiculous anti-USAPL/IPF circlejerk right now. Granted it used to be a huge USAPL/IPF (raw) circlejerk, which was also annoying. It's been getting pretty tiresome seeing the same old bullchit in every thread there.

[Torrtrefireto]

It's pretty much a laughably ridiculous anti-USAPL/IPF circlejerk right now. Granted it used to be a huge USAPL/IPF (raw) circlejerk, which was also annoying. It's been getting pretty tiresome seeing the same old bullchit in every thread there.

That place is not ideal... but its the only forum that isn't dead

[AFC96]

Hitting PRs on my own 6 week cycle.. 5kg on Squats and 2.5KG on bench..

Deadlift PR is still nowhere to be found. 8 months of no PR. Feelsbadman.

I'm starting to accept the reality that my deadlift won't improve anymore lol.

Literally did everything there is, and still no sign of life.

The problem is = My deadlift peaks in 2 weeks after that it the e1rm dips down.. THere isn't much to do in 2 weeks.

Anyone knows how to prolong a peak of a lift?

Worth watching even if you don't like them.

Bruh.. I didn't expect it to be that sad.. I feel bad for him.

It's pretty much a laughably ridiculous anti-USAPL/IPF circlejerk right now. Granted it used to be a huge USAPL/IPF (raw) circlejerk, which was also annoying. It's been getting pretty tiresome seeing the same old bullchit in every thread there.

Agreed lol.

I make it my job to defend the IPF now in every single thread that hates on the IPF lol.

I see you doing that too HA!

[arian11]

Hitting PRs on my own 6 week cycle.. 5kg on Squats and 2.5KG on bench..

Deadlift PR is still nowhere to be found. 8 months of no PR. Feelsbadman.

I'm starting to accept the reality that my deadlift won't improve anymore lol.

Literally did everything there is, and still no sign of life.

The problem is = My deadlift peaks in 2 weeks after that it the e1rm dips down.. THere isn't much to do in 2 weeks.

Anyone knows how to prolong a peak of a lift?

Did you try out any of the things we discussed?

[Larfleeze]

That place is not ideal... but its the only forum that isn't dead

Truth. Although the idiots that run it killed a massive amount of the activity with the stupid video posting rules

[dang111]

Agreed lol.

I make it my job to defend the IPF now in every single thread that hates on the IPF lol.

I see you doing that too HA!

At this point I mostly just make sarcastic comments lol.

Truth. Although the idiots that run it killed a massive amount of the activity with the stupid video posting rules

Eh yes and no. It was getting ridiculous with the IG spam of everyone's favorite 5 lifters. I remember seeing someone posting a video of Candito benching 275x8 or something and getting 100 upvotes. And Rubish doing 15 pullups. Every single Jesse Norris / John Haack vid used to get posted on there even typical workout sets of 10. Meanwhile Vlad Alhazov squatted 500kg raw w/ wraps and it got like no attention lol.

[Larfleeze]

It was pretty awful but they've went too far in the opposite direction now, I'd take that over what we have currently

[AFC96]

Did you try out any of the things we discussed?

Yes. Switched up rep ranges etc. Did all of them i think.

Even did paused deadlift with a legit 2ct pause. Added in 2" deficit conv. Deadlift as an accessory too.

The only thing ive yet to do is high rep >6.

Maybe, just maybe sets if 8 is the key.

[JRMoore82]

Yes. Switched up rep ranges etc. Did all of them i think.

Even did paused deadlift with a legit 2ct pause. Added in 2" deficit conv. Deadlift as an accessory too.

The only thing ive yet to do is high rep >6.

Maybe, just maybe sets if 8 is the key.

Did you stick with those changes for 8 weeks without altering them again mid cycle?

I thought you asked this question about 6 weeks ago and that’s a lot of changes in a cycle.

[Torrtrefireto]

I thought you asked this question about 6 weeks ago and that’s a lot of changes in a cycle.

Thats what I was thinking too. It hasn't been very long since the last post and there's no way he has given it enough time to see the effects of one meaningful change let along several

[AFC96]

Did you stick with those changes for 8 weeks without altering them again mid cycle?

I thought you asked this question about 6 weeks ago and that’s a lot of changes in a cycle.

Umm mostly yes.. template stays the same for the 7 weeks.. just the rep ranges changed and for the first 3 weeks I did snatch grip deadlifts while the last 3 weeks I did deficit deadlifts. Both are for high rep accessory/

Rep ranges for the comp lifts were: 5,6,5, deload , 3,4,1

I hit a deadlift rep PR on week 2, and match my all time single @8 PR at week 6.

Both of those lifts happened are 2 weeks into a microcycle, which is expected.

I hit an all time PR for Squat and Bench on week 3 and 7.

Which is 3 weeks into a microcycle, which is also expected.

My squats/bench is still very reactive, I can do any rep ranges/template as long as Im squatting at least 2x/week and benching 4x/week it will go up.

I've asked all my online coaches, why does my deadlift peaks in 2 weeks, and both didn't give me a satisfactory answer.

Asked Mike T abt it, he says my set up might be wrong, but that couldn't be the case as I was coached by RTS lol

[JRMoore82]

Umm yes.. template stays the same for the 7 weeks.. just the rep ranges changed.

Rep ranges for the comp lifts were: 5,6,5, deload , 3,4,1

I hit a deadlift rep PR on week 2, and match my all time single @8 PR at week 6.

Both of those lifts happened are 2 weeks into a microcycle, which is expected.

I hit an all time PR for Squat and Bench on week 3 and 7.

Which is 3 weeks into a microcycle, which is also expected.

My squats/bench is still very reactive, I can do any rep ranges/template as long as Im squatting at least 2x/week and benching 4x/week it will go up.

I've asked all my online coaches, why does my deadlift peaks in 2 weeks, and both didn't give me a satisfactory answer.

Asked Mike T abt it, he says my set up might be wrong, but that couldn't be the case as I was coached by RTS lol

I’m referring to the accessories deadlift be it pause, deficit or what ever you decide.

The post sounds like you’ve gone through all the different accesory lifts in a short amount of time. What I’m saying is that the accesory shouldn’t be rotated for 8 weeks (4 weeks if it’s aboslutly wrecking everything else you do and I personally don’t agree with that).

And deadlifts are funky for me. I will go on PR shreds then hit a wall for months. Then go on more PR shreds. And sometimes the accesory work doesn’t show benefits for a long time. I could barely do TnG for 405x5 and hadn’t done them for years. Finally made TnG a goal and got it up to 505x5. A month later and I’m reaping the benefits of it.

[arian11]

Eh yes and no. It was getting ridiculous with the IG spam of everyone's favorite 5 lifters. I remember seeing someone posting a video of Candito benching 275x8 or something and getting 100 upvotes. And Rubish doing 15 pullups. Every single Jesse Norris / John Haack vid used to get posted on there even typical workout sets of 10. Meanwhile Vlad Alhazov squatted 500kg raw w/ wraps and it got like no attention lol.

Yea, but I feel like now I can't post anything that may be helpful. Because then it may be seen as trying to promote myself or a friend. Just have to post it in their daily thread and hope it doesn't get lost in the sea of posts

[dang111]

Yea, but I feel like now I can't post anything that may be helpful. Because then it may be seen as trying to promote myself or a friend. Just have to post it in their daily thread and hope it doesn't get lost in the sea of posts

You can only post vague things about Kim W not doing worlds? :P

[arian11]

You can only post vague things about Kim W not doing worlds? :P

I honestly thought she was going to post something publicly like the day after the roster was released. But she hasn't and I'm not sure why.

[dang111]

I honestly thought she was going to post something publicly like the day after the roster was released. But she hasn't and I'm not sure why.

Well I have my guess but will wait and see. Are you going to open nationals in May?

[Jason2459]

So, I just went ahead and ventured into Reddit. What a jumbled mess. Only thing I found worth a thing were some cool posts by Mr. Hamburger.

[JRMoore82]

So, I just went ahead and ventured into Reddit. What a jumbled mess. Only thing I found worth a thing were some cool posts by Mr. Hamburger.

You sir, like to live on the wild side.

[JohnnyRingo350]

What's the deal with this invite only pioneer fit meet? People amping it up, and so far I seent Steve Johnson and joe Sullivan on the invite list.

Question 2 for you horrible usapl people. Does usapl still have separate nationals or games for police/fire/em? Hpcant really find a lot of info on it that's up to date.

3rd thing I'll say. Looked at the price of the new kabuki power bar and lol what the **** man!? Brb buy a kabuki power bar or spend a little more money and get an ohio power bar, okie deadlift bar, and Texas squat bar.

[Torrtrefireto]

What's the deal with this invite only pioneer fit meet? People amping it up, and so far I seent Steve Johnson and joe Sullivan on the invite list.

Question 2 for you horrible usapl people. Does usapl still have separate nationals or games for police/fire/em? Hpcant really find a lot of info on it that's up to date.

3rd thing I'll say. Looked at the price of the new kabuki power bar and lol what the **** man!? Brb buy a kabuki power bar or spend a little more money and get an ohio power bar, okie deadlift bar, and Texas squat bar.

There's still a military nationals. I've never seen a Fire/Police nationals that wasn't joined with the American open which happened at least in 2012 and 2016. Haven't seen it other times but haven't ever paid attention

[Jason2459]

I can tell you right now Kabuki bars are not worth their price at all. The release has been a complete chit show.

https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...hp?t=174539511
Cliffs:
-I backed up Chris as a cool helpful guy
-I had one ordered that was marked as in stock as did many others
-saw what crappy sales tactics they have and over hyped marketing
-Canceled order with no regret after how f'd up they played a wounded vet as a last straw. I was feeling irritated already
-Weeks to months went that people didn't get their "in-stock" bars
-People finally started to get them
-People were not happy at all with the quality especially for what they paid
-Kabuki gave excuses because of how great the steel is
-Some got bars sent back
-Month later got replacement that did look better
-Bill from Rogue calls out Kabuki on their marketing hype
-I have no regrets in canceling my order.

[Rags85]

I can tell you right now Kabuki bars are not worth their price at all. The release has been a complete chit show.

https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...hp?t=174539511
Cliffs:
-I backed up Chris as a cool helpful guy
-I had one ordered that was marked as in stock as did many others
-saw what crappy sales tactics they have and over hyped marketing
-Canceled order with no regret after how f'd up they played a wounded vet as a last straw. I was feeling irritated already
-Weeks to months went that people didn't get their "in-stock" bars
-People finally started to get them
-People were not happy at all with the quality especially for what they paid
-Kabuki gave excuses because of how great the steel is
-Some got bars sent back
-Month later got replacement that did look better
-Bill from Rogue calls out Kabuki on their marketing hype
-I have no regrets in canceling my order.

Wow, just glanced that thread over. I didn't know any of that was going on. I do remember laughing when he did the bar on bar durability test. Its just a hardness test, nothing more. Tells me his bar will snap before others will. Not that I've ever seen anything close to a bar snapping. Rogues ohio power bar for about half price is the way to go. I own two, they are awesome.

I also have been disapointed in their quality overall. Bought a duffalo bar and shoulderok. The duffalo bar sleeves wouldn't allow my calibrated plates to slide on. The sleeves OD was too big. Brady Cable sent me new sleeves, and the tooling to change them out (which was really nice), but the new sleeves were the same way. I never bothered putting them on. I ended up just shaving down the sleeves until the plates fit. Never got to bare metal either just the coating. The coating was SUPER thick.

What's the deal with this invite only pioneer fit meet? People amping it up, and so far I seent Steve Johnson and joe Sullivan on the invite list.

According to a recent IG post, Matt is inviting the top 3 of each category. Doesn't say if that means only 3 lifters per weight class is allowed or if its open to signups after those top 3 are invited. Also claims the goal is 150k prize money total, but that is dependent on donations by vendors.

I like the idea of vendors putting up money to award top lifters. If nothing else, it gives the sport some publicity and the vendors are basically paying for advertising. Should help grow the sport, so I'm on board.

[Jason2459]

I've not seen it happen in person but I've heard of a few barbells breaking. It's not common at all. But yeah the higher the tensile strength typically the more brittle the bar gets. Anything over 190k is more then adequate for our needs.

https://youtu.be/Z8M_jDE00bs

[JRMoore82]

Wow, just glanced that thread over. I didn't know any of that was going on. I do remember laughing when he did the bar on bar durability test. Its just a hardness test, nothing more. Tells me his bar will snap before others will. Not that I've ever seen anything close to a bar snapping. Rogues ohio power bar for about half price is the way to go. I own two, they are awesome.

With what I’ve made my OPB 20kg go through it is easily hands down the best investment I’ve ever made.

I've not seen it happen in person but I've heard of a few barbells breaking. It's not common at all. But yeah the higher the tensile strength typically the more brittle the bar gets. Anything over 190k is more then adequate for our needs.

https://youtu.be/Z8M_jDE00bs
[Youtube]Z8M_jDE00bs[/youtu]

I would have pooped myself.

[Rags85]

Ha, I thought a bar would only break being dumped on a safety or something, thats just complete garbage material. Probably some chinese metal.

[arian11]

Well I have my guess but will wait and see. Are you going to open nationals in May?

Yea, my plan is to go for the NGB and some reffing. I'm not qualified to compete and I won't be able to qualify in time, so no competing this time.

[JohnnyRingo350]

I can tell you right now Kabuki bars are not worth their price at all. The release has been a complete chit show.

https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...hp?t=174539511
Cliffs:
-I backed up Chris as a cool helpful guy
-I had one ordered that was marked as in stock as did many others
-saw what crappy sales tactics they have and over hyped marketing
-Canceled order with no regret after how f'd up they played a wounded vet as a last straw. I was feeling irritated already
-Weeks to months went that people didn't get their "in-stock" bars
-People finally started to get them
-People were not happy at all with the quality especially for what they paid
-Kabuki gave excuses because of how great the steel is
-Some got bars sent back
-Month later got replacement that did look better
-Bill from Rogue calls out Kabuki on their marketing hype
-I have no regrets in canceling my order.

I didn't know all that. For the money that bar needs to be perfect, at my door in 2 days, and Someone needs to hand deliver me a club on a sub. Glad you canceled and didn't deal with all the bull****.

Ohio power bar and okie deadlift bar for me, no thank you senor duffin.

[NorthStrong]

Love my ohio power bar. Used some westside power bars at the gym i'm currently at too, they are nice. ultra aggressive high testosterone pitbull knurling though.