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Thread: Texas Method
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02-23-2013, 08:44 AM #751
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02-23-2013, 09:06 AM #752
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02-23-2013, 09:08 AM #753
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02-23-2013, 09:13 AM #754
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02-23-2013, 09:18 AM #755
Yeah I hear ya - on pull downs and chins I sometimes use them. Theres no question that I can hold the weight on those lifts and you get a better muscle contraction from using the straps on those type of lifts. On DLs straps are typically used to pick up the weights, versus get a better muscle contraction and personally I'd rather lift the weight myself, but if something could help me get a better muscle contraction I'm all for it.
Is that what you mean too?My log
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02-23-2013, 09:22 AM #756
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02-23-2013, 09:23 AM #757
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02-23-2013, 10:50 AM #758
I agree, straps for back movements work like a charm. I want to focus on squeezing and contracting my back, not worry about gripping the damn weight. However, as you guys said, I deadlift way better with chalk and not straps. Maybe its just mental, but I always adjust my straps so much before I do a set that I sort of psyche myself out before I even pull the weight. With chalk, its just grab the damn bar and pull it. No messin' around
My new bulking log. http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=146899443&p=926377483#post926377483
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02-23-2013, 11:01 AM #759
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Wrist bending? Get it stronger. Actually I think it's probably ok either way. Use them or not. If its really a weak point though, it might be better to add a little accessory lift to strengthen it rather than rely on a piece of equipment. I'm pro belt and chalk but anti other equipment in general.
Sometimes all that is needed is greater focus and emphasis on a weak point rather than equipment.My starting strength, etc. log:, currently cutting on TM: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=143963661
Squat:...........100x5->355x5/360x4/385x1
Bench:............95x6->242.5x5/275x1
Press:.............65x5->152.5x5/155x4/175x1
Deadlift:.........100x5->375x5/415x3/425x2
Power Clean:...65x3->180x3/185x2/205x1
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02-23-2013, 11:08 AM #760
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02-23-2013, 11:09 AM #761
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02-23-2013, 11:17 AM #762
I don't see a problem with that. If you consistently push heavy weight, your wrists are bound to get sore or tired. I know when I do close grip with 225 for example, my wrists get kind of achy feeling without my schiek wraps. I am not saying use them for every set, but when you are going to do a a heavy set, the last thing I want is my wrist strength to give out or they too bother me that I can't complete a set. Plus, its probably good for safety purposes too. If your wrist gives out and you drop a heavy barbell on your face, thats not good
My new bulking log. http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=146899443&p=926377483#post926377483
Mr. SRU 2013 (My first show)
*1st Place - Open Lightweight *
First Ever PL Meet
535 Deadlift
300 Bench
*1st place
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02-23-2013, 11:17 AM #763
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I don't know, it may be like juggz said, just try focusing on it more in bench, that may be all that's needed. Is it truly something that is holding you back or just a worry? More benching and focusing on keeping them straight will help, and same thing in press, or an acc exercise could get them more work. If it really is holding you back, I'd keep using the wraps probably and try to focus more on it is all probably. If its not holding you back, I might skip using them and focus on keeping them straight.
Might be much ado about nothing though. My wrists used to be bent in press pretty bad and I noticed it. I focuse on it some and got it better, but I don't think it ever held me back and other than being uncomfortable sometimes it was fine, I probably don't have them straight when I do press now, maybe I do, I'm not even sure.My starting strength, etc. log:, currently cutting on TM: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=143963661
Squat:...........100x5->355x5/360x4/385x1
Bench:............95x6->242.5x5/275x1
Press:.............65x5->152.5x5/155x4/175x1
Deadlift:.........100x5->375x5/415x3/425x2
Power Clean:...65x3->180x3/185x2/205x1
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02-23-2013, 12:08 PM #764
Yeah, ditto - keeping my wrists straight with 135lbs is no problem. When I'm doing max attempts tho I'm focusing too hard on other things.
Its not holding me back, if anything I feel like I can bench less with the wraps on, but at the same time it keeps my wrists straight.
When I'm done benching I typically have aching wrists, but it doesn't restrict me from benching at the time.
TY for the insight tho!My log
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02-23-2013, 12:24 PM #765
You've been killing the squats lately, Musid.
I'm always mirin. Great job, buddy. Keep kicking ass.
Strength all around is excellent. Bench, chins, rows, deadlifts, everything. Well done.
As far as the straps, wraps, and chalk go, I say go with whatever works/feels best.
Anything that may reduce pain or enable you to work the intended muscle better, go for it. (as long as it doesn't mask a glaring underlying weakness or issue)
For example, you have guys with a slipped disc in their lower back who will throw on a belt, put it tight as fuk, and still train.
On a personal note, I've found chalk to be a great help. But I know it cant be used at all gyms.
And I actually went through a phase where I was benching a lot and I started wrapping my wrists. It helped.
Now I don't need to anymore cuz I barely bench.Architect, Marine Biologist, Importer-Exporter, Latex Manufacturing.
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02-23-2013, 01:38 PM #766
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02-23-2013, 03:15 PM #767
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02-23-2013, 03:19 PM #768
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02-23-2013, 05:42 PM #769
Just to clarify, Im not endorsing using a belt or something else to be able to ignore a significant injury.
I'm all for injury prevention or using something to help you move forward in spite of something minor.
But if you have blown out a knee that needs therapy/recovery and by using tight knee wraps you can squat, doesn't mean you should squat.
Fuk, that sucks.
I've had some back issues myself.
What was the direction given by the doc?
Just try to be cautious. I once came back from a back injury too soon and messed it up again, only it was worse than the first time.Architect, Marine Biologist, Importer-Exporter, Latex Manufacturing.
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02-23-2013, 06:22 PM #770
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02-24-2013, 12:44 AM #771
- Join Date: Oct 2004
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http://stronglifts.com/how-you-can-a...e-bench-press/
Check out this article if your getting wrist pain while benching, it really helped me out.My Workout Journal:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=142212621
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02-24-2013, 11:52 AM #772
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02-24-2013, 12:15 PM #773
Volume Day
This image cracked me up!
Squats
270x5x5
I tried a full arms around the bar grip for the first time in a long time and I hate it. Felt like it was giving me golfer's elbow and it felt like I was using more quads than anything. Funny how such a small change could make such a huge difference. On the last set I went back to thumbs around the bar grip.
Bench
210x5x5
I used the wraps on these and they helped tremendously. My forearms are more sore than they normally are after a workout, and I'm pretty sure its because the wraps were forcing me to keep my wrists in line with the bar.
OHP
145x1x4
125x3x5
I was going to go for a Max effor on OHP, but only got 4 reps... I'm pretty confident that on ID I should be able to get all 5.
BB Curl
90x1x8
90x2x6
BB Shrugs
185x1x8
135x2x15
BB Rows
165x3x8
Decline sit ups
BW + 45lbsx3x8
Good Mornings
95x3x8
I also did some face pulls but nothing intense. I'm already ready for recovery dayMy log
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=147800823&p=941910683#post941910683
PSN ID: I_M-th3-b3ast
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02-24-2013, 01:46 PM #774
So much of this sport is in the fine details, not just shifting the weight (which is a large part of it), but how you do it, as you say, little changes to one aspect can make it feel totally different.
SOlid sessionMy journal http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=150040863
Max Lifts
Squat 135kgs (297 lbs)
Bench 105kgs (231 lbs)
Deads 160kgs (352lbs)
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02-24-2013, 03:37 PM #775
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02-24-2013, 11:35 PM #776
^^^^^^
I'm with Michael.
You killed it on your intensity day Musid: squatting 310 x 5; benching 240 x 4; deads 345 x 5
You're adding to your strength every week. So jealous of your squats (and your benching and your deads )
And I vote for chalk!"Better to wear out than rust out!"
Squat 165kg/363lbs
Deadlift 190kg/418lbs
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02-25-2013, 01:29 AM #777
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02-25-2013, 01:42 AM #778
- Join Date: Jun 2011
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I'm totally going to start squatting in the curl rack.
My starting strength, etc. log:, currently cutting on TM: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=143963661
Squat:...........100x5->355x5/360x4/385x1
Bench:............95x6->242.5x5/275x1
Press:.............65x5->152.5x5/155x4/175x1
Deadlift:.........100x5->375x5/415x3/425x2
Power Clean:...65x3->180x3/185x2/205x1
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02-25-2013, 07:35 AM #779
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02-25-2013, 07:55 AM #780
270 x 5 x 5 is damn solid work dude. Are you belting up for those sets?
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