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  • I believe that by lifting 75lb boxes, you will...

    I believe that by lifting 75lb boxes, you will get better at lifting 75lb boxes. By all means start strength training but the crossover into real life is minimal compared to just doing what you need...
  • Can't do strength training without a gym.

    Or I'm just not creative enough so I'm open to suggestions, it seems a few of us are.

    My wifes step dad has some kit in his loft including a bar (although its bent AF, has no knurling, is half the...
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    I'm in the same boat man, I'm in Nottinghamshire...

    I'm in the same boat man, I'm in Nottinghamshire though, and I don't have a home gym.

    My wife's step dad has a bench in his loft. It's centuries old but it might have to do, I checked strength...
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    Accessories for sumo deadlift

    I'm in the process of switching to sumo but this potentially changes all my deadlift accessory work.

    I've been doing deficit RDL, hyper extension and hamstring curls. I programmed those in to help...
  • I would set up the rack as Millz shows in his...

    I would set up the rack as Millz shows in his video but don't walk it out.

    So.... Get your hands on the bar, set your grip and width, get under the bar and pop it up with a mini squat or 1/16...
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    Just weighed in at 103.4kg. I was always very...

    Just weighed in at 103.4kg.

    I was always very skinny and I'm 6'4 tall, always feels like my body is trying to get smaller, I lose weight very easily.
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    4 weeks off, visibly smaller and weak

    23rd December I set a 190kg squat PR and was feeling stronger than ever.

    After Christmas I got ill and only now am I starting to feel better. I trained twice last week, first day was squats 100kg...
  • Thread: Belts

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    Make sure you aren't confusing weight lifting...

    Make sure you aren't confusing weight lifting belts with ?"powerlifting"? belts.

    The ones that weight lifters use aren't as thick at the front.

    A belt you would use for powerlifting is 4inches...
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    first I heard of makarov aswell, looked like his...

    first I heard of makarov aswell, looked like his suit came loose and then he dropped it.

    someones gonna break 500kg eventually, I don't think eddie will return though. He's talked about how being...
  • you hear of clarence kennedy ?

    you hear of clarence kennedy ?
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    That's really good progress in 8 months,...

    That's really good progress in 8 months, especially considering the the massive weight loss too, good work bro
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    Narrow deadlift stance is OK but make sure your...

    Narrow deadlift stance is OK but make sure your toes are pointed out, this enables your glutes to push through more easily when locking out.

    Wide squat stance is OK, you should feel the soreness...
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    There's endless programs, first just focus on...

    There's endless programs, first just focus on learning to do each movement with good technique, this will help you lift more efficiently = lift more weight.

    Starting strength 5x5 is popular,...
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    Strongmen might weigh around 400lbs and there's...

    Strongmen might weigh around 400lbs and there's plenty of fluff there but most of the weight is solid muscle.

    I don't know your fat/muscle ratios but if you're 400lbs mostly fat it might be better...
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    Never had this personally but as others have said...

    Never had this personally but as others have said your body goes through immense strain while lifting heavy.

    I mostly get it on squats, feeling like my head will pop it goes bright purple and my...
  • Thread: Rack pulls

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    I used to do them and they will absolutely...

    I used to do them and they will absolutely destroy your traps better than any row or shrug.

    They did cause some shoulder pain for me though, Athlean-x did a video talking about why they're a bad...
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    If you feel OK and you're aren't having dizziness...

    If you feel OK and you're aren't having dizziness or numbness anywhere in your body then I would say it's OK.

    If you're concerned though see a DR.
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    A form check video would be useful. I don't...

    A form check video would be useful.

    I don't think shoulder pressing is important, my front delts are hit harder from flat bench than overhead pressing anyway.
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    Bicep training for a powerlifter

    I don't need to train biceps at all as a powerlifter but my biceps are relatively small & weak.

    I'm looking for something I can do twice a week that only takes 10 mins each time, I'll throw it on...
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    Brian Alsruhe is my favourite. He posts on...

    Brian Alsruhe is my favourite. He posts on youtube a lot and talks about all kinds of stuff like mindset, recovery, variations and accessories, how to train around injuries.

    I think he prefers...
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