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  • Wanted to update... Did some shoulder/arm work...

    Wanted to update...
    Did some shoulder/arm work Sunday. Spent another 4-5hrs rearranging the garage gym, and that is a lot of plates/equipment to move, lol. it wore me out.


    Squat was Monday,...
  • Felt really good this morning. Deadlift -...

    Felt really good this morning.

    Deadlift - 225x5, 315x5, 365x5, 385x5, 405x3 (knew 5 wasn't gonna go, but wanted to feel 405 again, lol)
    - Pretty fast pace between reps, but still a full...
  • Thank you! My goals for Dec 31... Squat 400...

    Thank you!

    My goals for Dec 31...
    Squat 400
    Bench 300
    Dead 450
    (squat might be a little lofty)
    Bodyweight is 290, and I don't plan to force that down at this point. Just want to get some...
  • You guys mind if I hang out? You have end of...

    You guys mind if I hang out? You have end of December as the 'meet day'?

    Been a couple weeks getting back under the bar, had to take some time off due to pushing too hard at first (tweaked left...
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    Mech6, you still willing to fab parts you already...

    Mech6, you still willing to fab parts you already designed?

    I might be interested in some offset J-cups, and liked what I saw pages back in this thread.
    If not, is there another place to find...
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    I'd like to change my response, lol If you are...

    I'd like to change my response, lol
    If you are asking anything about the welding process, then just buy something... They are cheap......
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    To each his own, but you can find LONG dumbbells...

    To each his own, but you can find LONG dumbbells all day on Amazon. Pretty cheap too.
    I have a set for dumbbell rows. They are pretty decent.

    But if you do this kind of fab work on the regular,...
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    Offset J-Hooks?

    I'm trying to get into a better position for squats.
    I can't get comfortable with my hands inside the j-hooks. There isn't enough room left on the bar outside of the j-hooks to fit my hands before...
  • I used to have a seated leg curl, and regret...

    I used to have a seated leg curl, and regret selling it now.
    I have a decent older Nautilus hack squat/leg press combo, and get some use out of it...

    Another option might be a SSB or what I have...
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    I'm 44 now, and had arthritis show (via x-ray) in...

    I'm 44 now, and had arthritis show (via x-ray) in my low/mid back around age 28.
    My back always feels its best, when I train heavy on RDL and deadlift. Weighted Hypers are great too.
    Anything that...
  • ^ what he said... Look at your form. Post a...

    ^ what he said...
    Look at your form. Post a video here.

    At 205 for 3, you are pretty close to hitting 225 for a single.

    What program are you currently using?
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    Try pulling the bar down, into your traps... as...

    Try pulling the bar down, into your traps... as opposed to trying to push the bar up with your hands.

    Pulling the bar down will help keep your upper/mid back tight improving core stability.

    I...
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    my alternate for bo row (when my low back is...

    my alternate for bo row (when my low back is tight), is dumbbell rows.
    I can handle heavy weight, and actually get a better pump with the dumbbells.

    I do them with one hand braced on the dumbbell...
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    vaping nicotine or THC?

    vaping nicotine or THC?
  • You are just fine lifting at your age... in fact...

    You are just fine lifting at your age... in fact 6'4" and 170lbs... I would suggest some 'bulking', lol.

    What is it you are training for? sports, general fitness, ???
    Let that guide what kind of...
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    Post a video of you doing a set of barbell rows. ...

    Post a video of you doing a set of barbell rows.

    Maintaining core stability in this lift can be tough, even if you have the upper back strength to handle the weight.
    How well to you think you...
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    Alright, I'll take the bait and ask... What is...

    Alright, I'll take the bait and ask...

    What is an HSPU?
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    Dude, just use a different bar. EZ curl bars are...

    Dude, just use a different bar. EZ curl bars are a beautiful invention.
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    I tried it last night, wasn't terribly...

    I tried it last night, wasn't terribly impressed... but I only did about 5 reps with it in the front, and 5 reps in the back, no warmups.
    I can't move right if I don't go through my warmups, so that...
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    I'll suggest posting a video of your form for...

    I'll suggest posting a video of your form for both squat and deadlift. if you don't have any old injuries, then these lifts shouldn't be causing issues. Could be an easy fix...
    Or you could just...
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