RANT: R.I.P. Tyrbolift

[Dominik]

I just pay attention to the music at the gym?

The gym I go to allows you to connect via your phone and change the music which was fun for a while when it accommodated music I like. Now what I used to play has been wiped from the system and I took that personally especially since 99% of people have headphones on.

Only music that induces testicular atrophy is allowed which is easily the worst part of the commercial gym experience for me but I've since turned it into a positive. I dislike it so much it actually gives me a boost on heavy sets so I have to thank them for that.

[GeneralSerpant]

The gym I go to allows you to connect via your phone and change the music which was fun for a while when it accommodated music I like. Now what I used to play has been wiped from the system and I took that personally especially since 99% of people have headphones on.

Only music that induces testicular atrophy is allowed which is easily the worst part of the commercial gym experience for me but I've since turned it into a positive. I dislike it so much it actually gives me a boost on heavy sets so I have to thank them for that.

I've never heard of such an interactive musical experience at a gym of all places. What a novel idea.

Another thing I like to do every now and then is pay attention to all the exercises I easily brush aside because of some straining anxiety. There's always just this garden variety of stuff I got complacent hammering for too long and can easily dismiss and think of something else that needs to be done. Finding a practical weight to revert to to relearn the exercise is another novel idea I feel, and it can take up a good amount of time throughout the workout.

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I've never heard of such an interactive musical experience at a gym of all places. What a novel idea.

When I trained at Powerhouse Gym in Toronto in the late 80's/early 90's they would allow members to bring in cassettes of music and they would play them.

[GeneralSerpant]

When I trained at Powerhouse Gym in Toronto in the late 80's/early 90's they would allow members to bring in cassettes of music and they would play them.

Not a bad gig for up and coming bands.

[Dominik]

It's weird how we can live somewhere beautiful and always be looking to travel somewhere else.

2 hours away. I'm always in search of mountains and snow but this is paradise. That underwater footage really is something.

[Orlando1234977]

When I trained at Powerhouse Gym in Toronto in the late 80's/early 90's they would allow members to bring in cassettes of music and they would play them.

In the mid 80s our gym teacher was kind enough to let us bring in cassette tapes so we could listen to shout at the devil when running laps.

[GeneralSerpant]

Sometimes I like to warm up by doing fewer reps out of the set.

[Dominik]

Anyone here use a proper lifting belt?

Dusted off my old 13mm Inzer from 2006. Doesn't fit anymore but looks and feels like it's never been used.

I found out why they never break in. They glue a strip of "Robus leather" on top of the real leather to make them stiffer. A lot stiffer. Explains why I thought back then anything over 10mm was overkill and could never get on with it for deadlifting. Also explains why they're called a "forever" belt and guaranteed for life. Indestructible.

Recently started using a belt again — 13mm Pioneer lever — and that's how a belt is supposed to feel. Wish someone had told me they all weren't as stiff as Inzer.

[Dominik]

Sometimes I like to warm up by doing fewer reps out of the set.

I guess warming up is a personal thing but it shouldn't be complicated. Pyramid the reps down as the weight increases and pick the jumps so you're warming up without inducing too much fatigue. And always log your workouts so you can see what is working.

Tonight's strict BB row workout: warmed up with half a plate side x 10, plate x 8, plate and a half x 6, 2 plates x 5, 2 1/2 plates x 5 then working weight of 3 plates for 10 sets.

The heavier the weights the more time you should spend warming up. Ditto for the older you get.

I always warm up on the exercise I'm doing. For example I wouldn't go from shoulder press to chest and not warm up again. I'd still do warmup sets on chest after shoulders. I wouldn't do as many warmup sets in that case as starting cold but I'd still do a few warmup sets to prime everything for that exercise. That's always been important to me.

[Orlando1234977]

Anyone here use a proper lifting belt?

Dusted off my old 13mm Inzer from 2006. Doesn't fit anymore but looks and feels like it's never been used.

I found out why they never break in. They glue a strip of "Robus leather" on top of the real leather to make them stiffer. A lot stiffer. Explains why I thought back then anything over 10mm was overkill and could never get on with it for deadlifting. Also explains why they're called a "forever" belt and guaranteed for life. Indestructible.

Recently started using a belt again — 13mm Pioneer lever — and that's how a belt is supposed to feel. Wish someone had told me they all weren't as stiff as Inzer.

Haven't used a belt in probably a decade. We'll see if I can even find any. What lifts will you use the belt?

Started doing Hatfield squats with the SS Bar. We'll see if quads explode this summer. Also got a V-bar for Landmine Rows. May have to order larger t-shirts soon.

[Dominik]

Haven't used a belt in probably a decade. We'll see if I can even find any. What lifts will you use the belt?

Started doing Hatfield squats with the SS Bar. We'll see if quads explode this summer. Also got a V-bar for Landmine Rows. May have to order larger t-shirts soon.

DL and squats. As of last night going heavier on BB rows since maintaining that strict RDL bent over position for higher volume requires bracing and now that I've experienced a good belt I'll be using it more. Night and day difference to how I remember the Inzer which was like a torture device.

I have one of those velcro + neoprene soft belts strongmen use but the velcro belt wasn't cutting it. 13mm lever is great.

[GeneralSerpant]

No belt. Overhand grip. Vertical squatting only.

[Orlando1234977]

No belt. Overhand grip. Vertical squatting only.

I think you should give this one a try:

[GeneralSerpant]

I think you should give this one a try:

I'm not that far off.