Hope to bring some working out discussions to the table (Videos/Picture thread)

[eomrat]

LOL, don't make the Puerto Rican Pulverize you!

I can defeat John easily with a powerful magnet.

[bodyhard]

Textbook form on those squats, BH. I'm jealous.

-AJ

Thanks man, I try to keep the same form no matter how heavy/light I go.

Most of John's skeleton is held together with hopes and dreams. He cant afford bad form.

Lmfao!! Some truth to this

I can defeat John easily with a powerful magnet.

Not if I have an opposite magnet!

[bodyhard]

Went up on the deads by 50lbs, wanted 6 but couldn't get it only got 5, but am happy..

Also did Pull-ups, Bent Over Rows, Standing BB curls and Hammer Curls.

[LWW]

Went up on the deads by 50lbs, wanted 6 but couldn't get it only got 5, but am happy..

Also did Pull-ups, Bent Over Rows, Standing BB curls and Hammer Curls.

Nice, 365?

Hows your breathing doing those with a mask? I know you ain't got a choice.........

[bodyhard]

Nice, 365?

Hows your breathing doing those with a mask? I know you ain't got a choice.........

Yup 365lbs, the breathing is fcking horrible with a mask on, sometimes I drop it down between sets just to breath freely.

I honestly think I am getting sick because I workout with a mask on!

[PhDPepper1111]

Yup 365lbs, the breathing is fcking horrible with a mask on, sometimes I drop it down between sets just to breath freely.

I honestly think I am getting sick because I workout with a mask on!

Since you should have some pretty good conferred immunity, I think you can prioritize a mask that lets you breath rather than one that filters everything out... Try a few masks that are designed for sports. I use one from Outdoor Research that is pretty good while engaged in cardio...

[PhDPepper1111]

Didn't do a report from Friday as I got a tummy bug over the weekend, but felt well enough to push through last night and work out.
So, two for one:
Friday: Deadlift day - was a real burner!
Did Boris deadlifts (never done them before): 3x6@365 - sheesh, feels like 12 reps with the up and down - vid is second lift.
Regular heavy-ish doubles: 3x2, 405/425/435 - vid is second set
lat pulls 3x10
bicep curls 3x10
planks

Monday: Squats - low energy due to being sick but pushed through.
l also discussed dropping weight for my next comp in June because I've been stable at 200-202, and it's only a few pounds to 198. So I'll cut and hold there and see how my body responds.
Squat: regular heavy doubles in shoes: 415/425/435, vid is 435 - might have been a little high but the angle was funny too.
3x8RDL @ 275
BW lunges, 4x10

[bodyhard]

Since you should have some pretty good conferred immunity, I think you can prioritize a mask that lets you breath rather than one that filters everything out... Try a few masks that are designed for sports. I use one from Outdoor Research that is pretty good while engaged in cardio...

I purchased one when the gyms first open and I lost it, I paid 50 freaking bucks for that! I need to get another one.

Didn't do a report from Friday as I got a tummy bug over the weekend, but felt well enough to push through last night and work out.
So, two for one:
Friday: Deadlift day - was a real burner!
Did Boris deadlifts (never done them before): 3x6@365 - sheesh, feels like 12 reps with the up and down - vid is second lift.
Regular heavy-ish doubles: 3x2, 405/425/435 - vid is second set
lat pulls 3x10
bicep curls 3x10
planks

Monday: Squats - low energy due to being sick but pushed through.
l also discussed dropping weight for my next comp in June because I've been stable at 200-202, and it's only a few pounds to 198. So I'll cut and hold there and see how my body responds.
Squat: regular heavy doubles in shoes: 415/425/435, vid is 435 - might have been a little high but the angle was funny too.
3x8RDL @ 275
BW lunges, 4x10

Why do you do a half lift then a full lift on the first deads?

[PhDPepper1111]

I purchased one when the gyms first open and I lost it, I paid 50 freaking bucks for that! I need to get another one.

Why do you do a half lift then a full lift on the first deads?

Ouch! That's expensive! I got my OR one for around 30, but it's been worth it.

Apparently Boris DLs help with body positioning (see Mr Boris himself do it), and correcting weak areas. See the good article from elitefts below. I usually train each week with at least one session of regular Deads, and another with a variant (rack pulls, deficits, RDLs, paused); this one was new to me too. Looking at the article - I can see I need to work on keeping my shoulders back a little more.

https://www.elitefts.com/education/b...elow-the-knee/

[bodyhard]

Ouch! That's expensive! I got my OR one for around 30, but it's been worth it.

Apparently Boris DLs help with body positioning (see Mr Boris himself do it), and correcting weak areas. See the good article from elitefts below. I usually train each week with at least one session of regular Deads, and another with a variant (rack pulls, deficits, RDLs, paused); this one was new to me too. Looking at the article - I can see I need to work on keeping my shoulders back a little more.

https://www.elitefts.com/education/b...elow-the-knee/

Got you

Managed 6 reps with the 90lbs tonight, well 5 and 1 forced rep...I am happy!

Also did incline DB press, bent over lateral raises, facepulls, dips and skull crushers..

[Plateauplower]

No vids to post - yesterday was volume machine upper. It was good, I’m feeling it. Today was legs. Squats felt good work sets were 3x5@365 got 5,5,4 then a back off with 315. Deads worked up to 405x4 then did 315x8. I’ve not been working deads as hard. Always after squats and not really trying to kill my self on them. Feeling good, still fatter than I’d like but I have a vacation planned now so going to get more serious on dieting.

[ajdahlheimer]

No vids to post - yesterday was volume machine upper. It was good, I’m feeling it. Today was legs. Squats felt good work sets were 3x5@365 got 5,5,4 then a back off with 315. Deads worked up to 405x4 then did 315x8. I’ve not been working deads as hard. Always after squats and not really trying to kill my self on them. Feeling good, still fatter than I’d like but I have a vacation planned now so going to get more serious on dieting.

What are you weighing atm, PP?

[Plateauplower]

What are you weighing atm, PP?

215

Plan to dive back to 190ish

[ajdahlheimer]

215

Plan to dive back to 190ish

I'm down about 20 pounds since I started strictly dieting again on Feb. 1---yet I still currently weigh more than you............smh

[Plateauplower]

I'm down about 20 pounds since I started strictly dieting again on Feb. 1---yet I still currently weigh more than you............smh

It sucks doesn't it... I got down sub 180 lean AF and figured I could easily maintain in the lower 190s which is where I "should" probably be year round (I feel good at that weight, have abs, veins etc.) It seems the weight just slowly creeps back on, if I am not on a very strict intake plan. I have been dieting since the beginning of the year but not making much progress because I am strict most of the week but don't pay much attention on the weekends. Plus my activity level is still lower than usual since I have not been doing any cardio. I need to start getting some walks bike rides and stuff in now that it is warming up.

[LWW]

Form check, 440 Dead Lift.

I've done this many times, but want form check as it's changed, anyone can chime in but Mr. Supra, what you think? It feels smoother, I still have scabs on the legs, but haven't bleed in weeks, looks I'll have to change my youtube name!

[ajdahlheimer]

It sucks doesn't it... I got down sub 180 lean AF and figured I could easily maintain in the lower 190s which is where I "should" probably be year round (I feel good at that weight, have abs, veins etc.) It seems the weight just slowly creeps back on, if I am not on a very strict intake plan. I have been dieting since the beginning of the year but not making much progress because I am strict most of the week but don't pay much attention on the weekends. Plus my activity level is still lower than usual since I have not been doing any cardio. I need to start getting some walks bike rides and stuff in now that it is warming up.

I sent you a PM, so as not to derail BH's thread.

-AJ

[bodyhard]

Last nights workout was OK, took a break from the heavy stuff and did sets of 15 reps on the leg press, hacksquats, leg curls

No videos as no increase in any weight.

[PhDPepper1111]

Form check, 440 Dead Lift.

I've done this many times, but want form check as it's changed, anyone can chime in but Mr. Supra, what you think? It feels smoother, I still have scabs on the legs, but haven't bleed in weeks, looks I'll have to change my youtube name!

I critique/study sumo much more than conventional - and I personally take form feedback with a grain of salt since it is obvious that what works for one may not work for another depending on their biomechanics.
That said, supra's feedback has focused on you not squatting your lift, and it does seem you are doing more of a hip joint movement incorporating your back more. You can probably still sit back more to utilize that leverage even more, but you will reach a limit on that balancewise.
I'm also interested in how wide your arms are - seems you could bring them in a bit, not hit your legs, and reduce arm load (usually conventional lifters try to hang their arms as straight down as they can and visualize their arms as 'cables' rather than rowing the weight).
You lift pretty slow. That does work for some. For many, a more explosive movement works well. If you look at my recent DLs vs a few months ago I've been working to get that 'snap' as I bring my hips in to accelerate my lift. I'm no paragon of form - just commenting on speed/explosiveness which I'm working on.

Otherwise it does seem quite smooth compared to other lifts at a similar weight for you. Keep at it!

[LWW]

I critique/study sumo much more than conventional - and I personally take form feedback with a grain of salt since it is obvious that what works for one may not work for another depending on their biomechanics.
That said, supra's feedback has focused on you not squatting your lift, and it does seem you are doing more of a hip joint movement incorporating your back more. You can probably still sit back more to utilize that leverage even more, but you will reach a limit on that balancewise.
I'm also interested in how wide your arms are - seems you could bring them in a bit, not hit your legs, and reduce arm load (usually conventional lifters try to hang their arms as straight down as they can and visualize their arms as 'cables' rather than rowing the weight).
You lift pretty slow. That does work for some. For many, a more explosive movement works well. If you look at my recent DLs vs a few months ago I've been working to get that 'snap' as I bring my hips in to accelerate my lift. I'm no paragon of form - just commenting on speed/explosiveness which I'm working on.

Otherwise it does seem quite smooth compared to other lifts at a similar weight for you. Keep at it!

A after watching I noticed the same with my arm width, my stance is more narrow so I did take note to take a closer grip.

I feel it in my butt mostly but yeah I may be able to move in a tad closer.

[induced_drag]

Form check, 440 Dead Lift.

I've done this many times, but want form check as it's changed, anyone can chime in but Mr. Supra, what you think? It feels smoother, I still have scabs on the legs, but haven't bleed in weeks, looks I'll have to change my youtube name!

Would like to see from the side, but your WAY out of coordination of the movement. Your legs are moving too fast and your back is lagging and getting overloaded in the process.

Secondarily, I would suggest a shoulder width grip. Your grip is taking your weak point of the movement and putting more stress on it. (wider arms means you are bent over further on the start) Almost like a deficit dead.

Take some good vid from side. Best I it is a back 1/4 view where plates are not obscuring your feet. Hard to see actual weight transfer from this angle, but I would drop weight are reset. Every set you do like this a bad habit you will have to break.

[bodyhard]

Filling out this sweatshirt pretty good, size is starting to come...feeling great!

[Cass40]

You got no lips fam.

What happened to them??

[bodyhard]

You got no lips fam.

What happened to them??

They are overthrown by my massive beard/mustache that's growing uncontrollable

[Cass40]

They are overthrown by my massive beard/mustache that's growing uncontrollable

You are covering your beautiful face, not sure how to feel about it.

[Plateauplower]

They are overthrown by my massive beard/mustache that's growing uncontrollable

Wow gonna need to change your name to santahard

Glad you are back on the gain train.

[bodyhard]

You are covering your beautiful face, not sure how to feel about it.

Only a couple of more weeks to go, there is a method to my madness

Wow gonna need to change your name to santahard

Glad you are back on the gain train.

LOL, Yeah hopefully I'll get back what I had and while normally I am not OK with just getting back to where I was at this stage of my life I think I will take it. I just hope I can sustain my build for several more years before I start to decline.

[ChazWood]

LOL, Yeah hopefully I'll get back what I had and while normally I am not OK with just getting back to where I was at this stage of my life I think I will take it. I just hope I can sustain my build for several more years before I start to decline.

fuk that. All you need to do is figure out what you need to relight that fire. The rest will come naturally.

[bodyhard]

fuk that. All you need to do is figure out what you need to relight that fire. The rest will come naturally.

Thanks man, truly appreciate it. The fire is still there maybe even more so now than ever, but at 56 the body just doesn't respond as quickly as it used to, something that humbles you with reality.

[ChazWood]

Thanks man, truly appreciate it. The fire is still there maybe even more so now than ever, but at 56 the body just doesn't respond as quickly as it used to, something that humbles you with reality.

I dig brother, but we've got broader perspective and experience now which makes up for what we think we're lacking. Add to that, you ideally arrive at a point in life when you're doing it for you and not in pursuit of external validation. IMHO, that's the best time in life cuz you know who you are and realize you don't need to waste time and energy trying to impress others.

All this to say that while the goal line may have moved or whatever, you know what you're doing and doing what you love.

On a side note, I've got a lot of inspiration from this thread over the last year for which I am grateful to those like you who share their training journey. I'm also grateful to be back lifting, despite being far from the top of my game. That will come in time. Meanwhile, I'm loving the grind - my grind; so its all good.