The Official Powerlifting and Strongman Family Appreciation Thread: Part XVII

[darren.dugan]

Jealous! Wish we were getting 3ft of snow here in CO.

Tempted to neg... I'm quite happy with it being in the 60's down here in the Springs today.

[grandmoloch]

Tempted to neg... I'm quite happy with it being in the 60's down here in the Springs today.

Cmon mane he just made it.

[ErickStevens]

Doc thinks I tore my shoulder labrum.

lol @ my body.

[darren.dugan]

Doc thinks I tore my shoulder labrum.

lol @ my body.

See what happens when you only start thinking of opening a xfit gym?



for srs though, you are a little ball of injuries. Hope recovery doesn't take too long.

[runtocatch]

Its instant decompression for me. I can feel it realigning my hips with every rep

Maybe its placebo but I don't really care. I haven't had any hip problems since I started using it and that used to be a big problem for me.

I doubt that its a placebo. I bet it works.

[NorthStrong]

Reverse hypers do seem pretty awesome.

[ecchastang]

Tempted to neg... I'm quite happy with it being in the 60's down here in the Springs today.

I am enjoying the spring like weather here as well, but my preference this time of year is at least one good dumping of snow every 7-10 days followed by sunny blue skies and 60's.

[InItForFitness]

Tempted to neg... I'm quite happy with it being in the 60's down here in the Springs today.

Strong user title.

You on that USMC time?

[arn710]

I doubt that its a placebo. I bet it works.

It definitely does something

You can see a huge difference in ROM in just a few weeks after putting a newbie on it for the first time. Putting someone on it for the first time and they can't swing much past 90 degrees. Whereas, I can swing the thing damn near lock to lock

[darren.dugan]

Strong user title.

You on that USMC time?

05-09.

[michael_xyz]

You either gotta pull a Blaine and get psyched up for every single work set or pull a Mike T and stay calm for every single work set. If you get psyched up for your top set and then relax for your fatigue sets, it won't work so well.

Yep, basically seems that way.

I still get somewhat psyched up for the back down sets, just seems curious how on bench and pull it's fine, but squat it seems to be massively different. I think I'll ask on the RTS forum too just to see what others think.

[happylifter]

Yep, basically seems that way.

I still get somewhat psyched up for the back down sets, just seems curious how on bench and pull it's fine, but squat it seems to be massively different. I think I'll ask on the RTS forum too just to see what others think.

take two scoops on mtfu and carry on


just squat

squats never feel easy

[nugget5]

take two scoops on mtfu and carry on

just squat

squats never feel easy

This, you can never be ready for squats. I just channel my inner rage before each set lol

[InItForFitness]

05-09.

Respect brotha.

[InItForFitness]

So just doing some shopping around/browsing and put together what will potentially be my gear order for my first meet.
Just figured I'd get some opinions and possible alterations before placing the order.


Singlet : Inzer Lifting Singlet
Deadlift Shoes : Reebok CrossFit Lite High Tops
Squat Shoes : Adidas Powerlift 2.0
Belt : Forever Level Belt 13mm


For the shoe selection, I just don't see myself dropping the extra $100 for a pair of Adipowers or Romaleos at the moment, at least not for my first meet.

Depending on how I feel after the meet, and if I decide to continue competing, I may go ahead and upgrade at that point.

[happylifter]

So just doing some shopping around/browsing and put together what will potentially be my gear order for my first meet.
Just figured I'd get some opinions and possible alterations before placing the order.


Singlet : Inzer Lifting Singlet
Deadlift Shoes : Reebok CrossFit Lite High Tops
Squat Shoes : Adidas Powerlift 2.0
Belt : Forever Level Belt 13mm


For the shoe selection, I just don't see myself dropping the extra $100 for a pair of Adipowers or Romaleos at the moment, at least not for my first meet.

Depending on how I feel after the meet, and if I decide to continue competing, I may go ahead and upgrade at that point.

wait for your first meet your throwing 2 new pairs of shoes and a new belt


too much too soon son need to get used to them in training before using them in a meet

[InItForFitness]

wait for your first meet your throwing 2 new pairs of shoes and a new belt


too much too soon son need to get used to them in training before using them in a meet

Will be ordering them in the next week so I'll have a solid 6-7 weeks of training in them to get used to em.

Otherwise I'm rocking Chuck's for everything.

[happylifter]

Will be ordering them in the next week so I'll have a solid 6-7 weeks of training in them to get used to em.

Otherwise I'm rocking Chuck's for everything.

should be enough but if dont feel 100% stick to chucks


id stick to chucks for deadlift anyway

just practice meet commands and know that feds little rules such as do feet have to be flat when benching can head move

[arn710]

That's going to be a lot to get used to for your first meet

A 13mm lever is a lot of belt just so you know. I have one and only use it for squatting. If you're relatively lean, its going to be uncomfortable as chit

[InItForFitness]

should be enough but if dont feel 100% stick to chucks

id stick to chucks for deadlift anyway

Interesting...maybe I'll just go with my Chucks for the first meet and invest in shoes later if I decide to continue competing.
Thanks for the tips.

just practice meet commands and know that feds little rules such as do feet have to be flat when benching can head move

Working on this now.

Feet are allowed to be elevated, just have to ensure toes remain in contact.
Didn't see anything in regards to head movement so I'll have to go over that again.


Hardest part at the moment is simply having someone to practice commands with, as I lift solo at 5am for the majority of my training sessions.
My fiance trains with me on the weekends, so I'll just have to start putting her to use on those days.

That's going to be a lot to get used to for your first meet

A 13mm lever is a lot of belt just so you know. I have one and only use it for squatting. If you're relatively lean, its going to be uncomfortable as chit

Would you suggest the 10mm instead?

[arn710]

Would you suggest the 10mm instead?

No question about it. I would go with a single or double prong too. A lot of people don't like the double. I don't really care for the single

I have seen 800lb squats in a 10mm belt. It will be plenty for you

[InItForFitness]

No question about it. I would go with a single or double prong too.

What (if any) difference do you feel there is between the prongs or levers?

I've never tested a lever belt so I'm curious to see how it is.
Seems like lever tends to be the more popular option.

[dang111]

Lol +1 cheese -1 patty. Cheese<beef.

Edit:
Also 46p>31p.

I dunno, there's just something about being able to eat 3 patties at once over 2 patties + 2 sets of buns. I get sick of the buns pretty quickly. Ah well, as long as we can all embrace the glory that is McDonalds.

[Daemonium]

What (if any) difference do you feel there is between the prongs or levers?

I've never tested a lever belt so I'm curious to see how it is.
Seems like lever tends to be the more popular option.

I'm a fan of prong vs lever belts. I have a double 10mm and the double can be a pain in the ass if the notch you're on is reeaally tight, but I've learned to deal with it.

You also see a lot of guys ordering replacement levers because they break, but idk how often this actually happens.

[invain]

TFW when squatting numbers without wraps that you were doing wrapped a year ago.

[jsullivan93]

@Sully, please go 220 after RUM

I really should lol

Sully looking huge.

fat*

You should be proud that your grandfather thinks that much of you. I'd take that as a huge compliment to your character if I were you.

He's been a huge part of my life, and the reason I am who I am. It hit me hard, man.

Its instant decompression for me. I can feel it realigning my hips with every rep

Maybe its placebo but I don't really care. I haven't had any hip problems since I started using it and that used to be a big problem for me.

How does this compare to using an inversion table?

[Jmadden44]

I dunno, there's just something about being able to eat 3 patties at once over 2 patties + 2 sets of buns. I get sick of the buns pretty quickly. Ah well, as long as we can all embrace the glory that is McDonalds.

Ate a triple today. Only 2 slices of cheese :/

[thiba17]

the cool thing about powerlifting is that you get rewarded for eating properly and moving up in weightclasses by not having to share the warm-up room with girls anymore

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[InItForFitness]

Ah well, as long as we can all embrace the glory that is McDonalds.

Currently embracing a few McDoubles, French Fries, and a Coke.

[thiba17]

Its instant decompression for me. I can feel it realigning my hips with every rep

Maybe its placebo but I don't really care. I haven't had any hip problems since I started using it and that used to be a big problem for me.

I can vouch for this, only started doing them every time I train because of seeing you mention it and definitely keeps my hips/glutes moving a bit more smoothly and lower back loose