NMisc - Post Your Lifting Vids (bragging, form check, w-e)

[QUOTE=ven33;754347593]You guys know you can always throw a couple of 5 lb weights under your heels to help you get a bit deeper while staying balanced and remaining on your heels. Some people call it cheating, but I swear by it.[/QUOTE]

That just solidifies me giving it a try. Do you ever do it without the plates to compare?

I don't think it'd be any more difficult to find the plates with my heels than to find a good stance with box squats.

[QUOTE=illiniStrive;754354333]I may be in the minority, but I don't think using box squats to fix your back squats (as opposed to assisting them) is the best idea. A well-done box squat from what I understand is not going to be the same mechanics-wise as a well-done back squat. So while I get the logic, it would seem that the best way to improve your back squat is to do back squats.



Shoes with a slight heel would make more sense, don't you think? While at lighter weights and warm-ups it wouldn't be a problem, I couldn't imagine spending seconds trying to find some darn plates with my feet while balancing heavy weight on my back. Walking out can be challenging enough as it is :D

Ashlei, since I tend to have my weight more in my toes as well, some suggestions I've been given were to stretch out my calves more. Just a thought :)[/QUOTE]

Fix may have been the wrong word....I was trying to use them to balance out weaknesses in muscles (which I hoped would in turn fix my back squat) and to try something different. Could still be bad reasoning.

The only athletic shoes I have with heels are old running shoes...I figured that would have too much cushion.

Will try stretching my calves out more too :)

Get some of these:

[img]http://www.roguefitness.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/206x206/4c971525e32ff444db0f0150e765d17f/d/o/do-win-2011-th_2.jpg[/img]

or

[img]http://www.roguefitness.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/206x206/4c971525e32ff444db0f0150e765d17f/a/d/adidas-th.jpg[/img]

[QUOTE=ErickStevens;754372383]Get some of these:

[img]http://www.roguefitness.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/206x206/4c971525e32ff444db0f0150e765d17f/d/o/do-win-2011-th_2.jpg[/img]

or

[img]http://www.roguefitness.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/206x206/4c971525e32ff444db0f0150e765d17f/a/d/adidas-th.jpg[/img][/QUOTE]

$100+....FFFUUUUUUUU

I saw Mark Rippetoe recommend one similar to the top one in someone with my problem. 2 solid recommendations. Will try to budget some in. Thanks Erick!

squat form check:
am i doing squats correctly? I've been experiencing knee pain lately, wondering if i'm doing something wrong...

[youtube]vVKIZjeTeoQ[/youtube]

pls respond

[quote=erickstevens;754372383]get some of these:

[img]http://www.roguefitness.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/206x206/4c971525e32ff444db0f0150e765d17f/d/o/do-win-2011-th_2.jpg[/img]

or

[img]http://www.roguefitness.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/206x206/4c971525e32ff444db0f0150e765d17f/a/d/adidas-th.jpg[/img][/quote]

awesome

My least favorite exercise... Ever.

[youtube]2DvdTpPcv0I[/youtube]

Strong pause.
Strong man.
Strong shirt.


nohomo





Also, I think I busted up my knee on DL today. Hurts like fuark.

I floor pressed 285, cum at me Erick

[QUOTE=ErickStevens;754569393]My least favorite exercise... Ever.

[youtube]2DvdTpPcv0I[/youtube][/QUOTE]



damn erick. where'd that titanic strength go

[QUOTE=HunterCML;754570413]

Also, I think I busted up my knee on DL today. Hurts like fuark.[/QUOTE]

iknowthisfeelbro

both mine = ruined today

hip adductors also shot but thats to be expected cause theyre weak as fuk lol

[QUOTE=BunkMoreland;754572543]damn erick. where'd that titanic strength go[/QUOTE]

My upper body has always sucked a dick.

[QUOTE=ErickStevens;754573223]My upper body has always sucked a dick.[/QUOTE]

inb4 noobs who don't even lift start giving you advice on strength building

penis

[youtube]xfdMm2pGtcc[/youtube]

[QUOTE=LegosInMyEgos;754577433]penis

[youtube]xfdMm2pGtcc[/youtube][/QUOTE]

Mirin.

[QUOTE=ErickStevens;754581293]Mirin.[/QUOTE]

thanks broseph

[QUOTE=ErickStevens;754569393]My least favorite exercise... Ever.[/QUOTE]

Hater.

But I think that was impressive either way especially since you aren't using much arch so your ROM is bigger.

[QUOTE=HunterCML;754570413]Strong pause.
Strong man.
Strong shirt.


nohomo





Also, I think I busted up my knee on DL today. Hurts like fuark.[/QUOTE]

But did it bleed?

Please respond.









:D

[QUOTE=ErickStevens;754569393]My least favorite exercise... Ever.

[youtube]2DvdTpPcv0I[/youtube][/QUOTE]

I love that your shirt says "come at me bro."

[QUOTE=Ashlei;754606743]But did it bleed?

Please respond.
[/QUOTE]

Not a single drop of blood this day.



Except for my shins.. but they always bleed during DLs..

[QUOTE=HunterCML;754611193]Not a single drop of blood this day.



Except for my shins.. but they always bleed during DLs..[/QUOTE]

One day I hope to be initiated into this club. For now just lots of bruises.

Gotta keep this thread going.

glute was in too much pain to do real squats today, so being the pussy that I am, I did this instead. (this isnt a box squat)

[youtube]jyeBzICBGoI[/youtube]

[youtube]Qds7jK0YHEs[/youtube]

^good sh!t eric. mirin the way you make everything look easy whilst maintaining form. also do want shin guards and footwear.

after how far you've come you should be proud of every lift, no nuthug but srs.

[QUOTE=NegatronPrime;755384873] nuthug but srs.[/QUOTE]

u gay bro?

[QUOTE=ven33;755393063]u gay bro?[/QUOTE]

only for you bro. only for you.

sumo deads are for pansies







nah, that was pretty sweet. pulls were fast, and looked easy from here gjdm

BTW - I'm not pulling full sumo. You probably can't tell from the angle but my stance is somewhere in between traditional and sumo.

maybe it's the angle? legs look pretty wide in relation to grip width *shrug*

[youtube]8lBCfYzRzzU[/youtube]

Older video with a better angle. It's closer to sumo than traditional but it definitely isn't full. That shiit made me feel like I'm gonna' tear my adductors every time I've tried it.

[QUOTE=ErickStevens;755428063][youtube]8lBCfYzRzzU[/youtube]

That shiit made me feel like I'm gonna' tear my adductors every time I've tried it.[/QUOTE]

definitely knowing dat feel right now. gonna try a bit narrower when ive recovered. full sumo for me would just be a no no, but gripping with arms between legs/wider than contemporary stance definitely helps me get my ass down and not lower my back.

lol @ that ******* in the video having trouble with 475 x 3. He weighs 220lbs too.