The Official Powerlifting and Strongman Family Appreciation Thread: Part XVIII

[PanzeR-]

Do it. Beautiful weather, beautiful beaches, beautiful women, and only a short drive from deserts, forests, mountains, or any other kind of outdoor recreation that you would want. If you're into food and drink, there are tons of awesome restaurants and breweries. I've been here for five years and I'm still discovering new sh*t all the time. I've been to most major cities in the US and this is the number one place I chose to settle down.

My friend is finishing her degree this year and planning to move to SoCal. Most major hospitals offered skype interviews and what not and just requested a few "well known" references. Took her less than 6 months to get her visa and all the needed papers. Hopefully the professional exam isnt as bad as it is over here (about 50% fail ratio, 700$ cost, maximum of 3 attempts, its like a goddamn powerlifting meet). I going to SoCal for 2 weeks in september, will be a good time to make up my mind. Wont mind the taxes, its still a lot less than over here in Quebec.

also wtf is up with all this 4x6-8 **** at 70%
Even tho i can probably rep 10-15 at 70%, 6x6@70% kills me, cant imagine going up to 80% lol

[308smk]

also wtf is up with all this 4x6-8 **** at 70%
Even tho i can probably rep 10-15 at 70%, 6x6@70% kills me, cant imagine going up to 80% lol

Hardest squat workout I can remember was 6x6@85%. Not only was it relatively heavy, but you hit the triple and then realise you have to do it again.

Do not want/10

[Daemonium]

Hardest squat workout I can remember was 6x6@85%. Not only was it relatively heavy, but you hit the triple and then realise you have to do it again.

Do not want/10

cardio/10

[PanzeR-]

Hardest squat workout I can remember was 6x6@85%. Not only was it relatively heavy, but you hit the triple and then realise you have to do it again.

Do not want/10

Smolov final week is crazy like that. Even with a max of 600 you end up doing 7x5x85% on the 3rd week, with 10 squat workouts in the tank in the previous 17 days. 85% is something i can hit for 5-6 reps ONCE in a workout, not 7 times in a row. It's even crazier for someone with a lower squat, but then again most that run it the first time are usually under trained to the point that they are actually stronger by the 2nd week.

[308smk]

Fuark weighed in at 146kg today..feels heavy man

[kmc06005]

Fuark weighed in at 146kg today..feels heavy man

[FenderElectrics]

Milestone day. 4 plates EASY!!!!!!!!!!!

[whitessp]

Fuark weighed in at 146kg today..feels heavy man

I was 282.2 freedom units. No idea what that is in canadian.

[TheIronAsylum]

anyone had any luck with compression cuff or something for the elbow

i feel like im getting tendinitis or something may have to put that on

[Turtora]

anyone had any luck with compression cuff or something for the elbow

i feel like im getting tendinitis or something may have to put that on

Not sure. I ordered the blue ones from Bell, but they came in a bit too large for me, so I'd order a size down if you go that route. I'm lazy and haven't returned them.

FWIW, I also sorted out my problem by upping back volume to 3x pressing volume for a time to sort things out. Lots of facepulls, YTWLs, band pull aparts, rear delt work, external rotations, seated cable rows, etc. I noticed incredible improvement within the first couple days.

Imo, putting a compression cuff on things is just masking the problem, really. It's eventually going to come back and be significantly worse. Or the overuse injury might turn into a tear (shredded bicep tendon, supraspinatus tendon, etc).

[connerh99]

"At 15 years old i benched 90KG/200lbs
At 16.5 years old i benched 260KG/573lbs , despite my bodyweight increasing 80 kg" - Kirill Sarychev

Is there any chance of this being true? He obviously has amazing genetics, but to me it seems impossible to gain 176 pounds and add 373 to your bench in a year and a half

[IngeKJ]

"At 15 years old i benched 90KG/200lbs
At 16.5 years old i benched 260KG/573lbs , despite my bodyweight increasing 80 kg" - Kirill Sarychev

Is there any chance of this being true? He obviously has amazing genetics, but to me it seems impossible to gain 176 pounds and add 373 to your bench in a year and a half

Where did you read that? Sounds a little ridiculous

[connerh99]

Where did you read that? Sounds a little ridiculous

On his instagram

[308smk]

I was 282.2 freedom units. No idea what that is in canadian.

320~ freedom units.

I believe sarychev. Guy is one of the best benchers of all time.

[NorthStrong]

Brahhhsss anyone watching the new Game of Thrones season yet?????

4 episodes leaked, all up for watching on probably whatever streaming site you use.

[Daemonium]

Brahhhsss anyone watching the new Game of Thrones season yet?????

4 episodes leaked, all up for watching on probably whatever streaming site you use.

Woodwatch/10 if I wasn't studying.. just a few more days...

[308smk]

Just watched the first, got the others on DL right now.

[THErunCMD]

oh chit - wonder if i can bring myself to hold out for HBO GO

[NorthStrong]

Just watched the first, got the others on DL right now.

Just starting 2nd now.

cue : dooo dooo doo doo doooo dooo doooo dooo dooo dooo dooo doooo dooo dooo doo doo dooooooo

[TheIronAsylum]

have not watched yet will edit once i do the leak is bs just ****s it for everyone wait a week and watch them like usual its better

[NorthStrong]

have not watched yet will edit once i do the leak is bs just ****s it for everyone wait a week and watch them like usual its better

2 late bruh

[baize82]

My girl did the Women's Pro-Am meet this weekend. I ended up getting pictures with Larry Pacifico and Louie Simmons. I got to train with Gracie V and Jimmie Pacifico. Saw Jeanine Whittaker break the women's 181 WR squat with a 540 attempt. But, most importantly...



She said yes!

[308smk]

My girl did the Women's Pro-Am meet this weekend. I ended up getting pictures with Larry Pacifico and Louie Simmons. I got to train with Gracie V and Jimmie Pacifico. Saw Jeanine Whittaker break the women's 181 WR squat with a 540 attempt. But, most importantly...



She said yes!

Congratulations! All the best to you and yours.

[TheIronAsylum]

2 late bruh

watched tonights episode on hbo lotta schit going down all i can say is Varos has been my favorite character from the beginning


also we never got that ed coan write up

[CooCooCaChoo]

My girl did the Women's Pro-Am meet this weekend. I ended up getting pictures with Larry Pacifico and Louie Simmons. I got to train with Gracie V and Jimmie Pacifico. Saw Jeanine Whittaker break the women's 181 WR squat with a 540 attempt. But, most importantly...



She said yes!

I expect a warm up room at the reception

[psychodiver9]

Proposing at a meet ftw. Congrats Mr and Mrs Baize

[budreiser2]

sup fam. Had a push pull yesterday. Bench warm ups felt awesome. Opened at 365 and smoked it. Took too big of a jump to 400 and missed twice. Waited like 5 hours to dl. Just wanted to nap by the time I had to pull. Opened at 565, took 620 on my second, and missed 640 at lockout. My thumb just couldn't handle the hook grip and tore. Won best dl and 150 bucks, so I can't complain too much.


@baize congrats on the engagement

[adamsz]

sup fam. Had a push pull yesterday. Bench warm ups felt awesome. Opened at 365 and smoked it. Took too big of a jump to 400 and missed twice. Waited like 5 hours to dl. Just wanted to nap by the time I had to pull. Opened at 565, took 620 on my second, and missed 640 at lockout. My thumb just couldn't handle the hook grip and tore. Won best dl and 150 bucks, so I can't complain too much.


@baize congrats on the engagement

GJDM. Didn't even realize you were that strong.

[Daemonium]

Congrats Baize! I hear marriage adds 500lbs to your total with the consequence of 5 years off your life. Enjoy.

[Anthony21]

My girl did the Women's Pro-Am meet this weekend. I ended up getting pictures with Larry Pacifico and Louie Simmons. I got to train with Gracie V and Jimmie Pacifico. Saw Jeanine Whittaker break the women's 181 WR squat with a 540 attempt. But, most importantly...



She said yes!

Congrats on the engagement.