The Official Powerlifting and Strongman Family Appreciation Thread: Part XX

[martin_mathers]

My shoulder won't let me do any sort of incline or overhead work, but if it did it would definitely have to be max wide grip to limit ROM

Same, never really been able to do any overhead or incline work with the bar. But with dumbbells I can overhead as often as I want which is odd because the ROM is longer with DBs.

[bigwade800]

even with varying the grip?

Have you tried a football bar? We've had success with injuries training around it by overhead with the fb bar or even axle

[dang111]

Welp randomly strained the chit out of my lat on a routine deadlift and can't pull 135 without pain. Can still squat and bench tho, who cares about deadlift anyway?

[Torrtrefireto]

Welp randomly strained the chit out of my lat on a routine deadlift and can't pull 135 without pain. Can still squat and bench tho, who cares about deadlift anyway?

me unfortunately

[Jason2459]

Damn. Dennis with a 1k k

[JRMoore82]

Welp randomly strained the chit out of my lat on a routine deadlift and can't pull 135 without pain. Can still squat and bench tho, who cares about deadlift anyway?

Total points
Push/pull.

Oh wait. You were being sarcastic.

Hope you feel better.

[Rags85]

Damn. Dennis with a 1k k

Have you seen the lifts yet? Or at least the breakdown of the total?

[Torrtrefireto]

Damn. Dennis with a 1k k

Judge or Arian should have the details I'd guess

[NorthStrong]

paging judge or arian

[Jason2459]

Have you seen the lifts yet? Or at least the breakdown of the total?

Just snippets here and there

Like this https://www.instagram.com/p/BliUbAbh3-i/

[Jason2459]

I'm still finishing up IPF worlds classic then will watch it here

http://www.teamrohr.com/watchlive/

[arian11]

Judge or Arian should have the details I'd guess

paging judge or arian

https://liftingcast.com/meets/mt80ulk3ky70/results

https://liftingcast.com/meets/mdpjc0loa4eb/results

He wore a hardcore suit and wraps on day 2.

[dang111]

Thanks guys. Lat feels like it'll heal up okay. Was just hoping actually pull a decent PR for once, hah.
Speaking of LiftingCast, anyone else annoyed how hard it is to see the lifts on the screen at the meet? Feels like I have to constantly be on my phone to see what's going on.

[romeojuliet2]

i've been getting stronger lately. feels good man

[Jason2459]

https://liftingcast.com/meets/mt80ulk3ky70/results

https://liftingcast.com/meets/mdpjc0loa4eb/results

He wore a hardcore suit and wraps on day 2.

Dang, only 2 equipped lifters?

[Torrtrefireto]

Dang, only 2 equipped lifters?

Based on Arian's description it was more like 1.25 equipped lifters.

[NorthStrong]

Wish Andy Bolton's DVD video was still on youtube, might have to buy it now lol.

[adamsz]

had a bad shoulder injury at the end of last year that made it so I couldn't do any barbell movements at all. Had all the symptoms of a labrum tear.

Spent the last 6 months training like a bodybuilder - starting first with mainly machines then slowly adding in more and more movements as my shoulder got better.

This past month I've added CGBP back in and it seemed fine. In the last week did some wide grip bench pressing which felt alright and then deadlifted for the first time since January and got 405 for 5 without a belt on a chitty stiff bar. Shoulder seems to be holding up ok.

Things might looking up finally... was so hard to keep my ego in check the last 6 months while training at a commercial gym and wanting to do those movements anytime I saw another person doing them with a somewhat respectable weight. Like "hey I can do that too!"

Now to slowly add in more sets and reps. Don't wanna jump back into an actual powerlifting routine too quickly because I fear it could potentially undo 6 months of rehab if I increase the intensity/frequency/volume too quickly.

/dear diary

[arian11]

Dang, only 2 equipped lifters?

Yea. He tried to recruit hard for the meet, but I guess it's not good timing. The top equipped lifters just competed at Nationals in May and are probably doing raw off season work before they begin prep for Worlds in November. It's not the best timing for the top raw lifters either, because they just competed at Worlds in June and may not want to spend money to travel and compete again. But at least some 2nd tier raw lifters get to compete and win some money.

[SPFjudge]

Just snippets here and there

Like this https://www.instagram.com/p/BliUbAbh3-i/

Damn I figured he'd just lift raw in the equipped division.

paging judge or arian

Sorry brahs, wasn't there this time.

Yea. He tried to recruit hard for the meet, but I guess it's not good timing. The top equipped lifters just competed at Nationals in May and are probably doing raw off season work before they begin prep for Worlds in November. It's not the best timing for the top raw lifters either, because they just competed at Worlds in June and may not want to spend money to travel and compete again. But at least some 2nd tier raw lifters get to compete and win some money.

And the fact that its in Ga and there's like 5 of us equipped guys.

[arian11]

Damn I figured he'd just lift raw in the equipped division.

Sorry brahs, wasn't there this time.

And the fact that its in Ga and there's like 5 of us equipped guys.

Yea, was just expecting raw for the money or raw with wraps for some kind of all time record. Looks like Sherman was coaching him and maybe he convinced Dennis to try out a light suit.

I don't know how far it's from the airport, but I feel like Atlanta is a cheap city to fly into. If it were a better time, then maybe could get Doc, Dale, Tony Walton, Knute, Bottesy, Lara, and Becci to do it.

[bigwade800]

Nashville would be a good location as well

[invain]

Sup fam. Been a quite a while since I've checked the boards out.

I am moving for a new job and the new house is on a 2 acres. Planning on building a detached garage/shed myself and finally having my dream home gym.

Any of you converted or built a garage/shed for a gym? Any tips? Things you wished you had done differently? I am probably going to go all out and have all utilities ran so I can put a small bathroom in as well.

[bigwade800]

Ductless ac

I was shocked at the difference it makes. Remember, hvac dehumidifies as well as cools and heats

Buy some fans and don't scrimp on flooring

My electric bill actual went down and the gym is way more comfortable

DOn't get a stereo system, get a small pa...hook up a blue tooth tuner...done

[Jason2459]

Definitely vote on the split unit too.

2x6 framing with really good insulation

Agree as well with good flooring on top of strong thick concrete slab and footings. Rolled mats are a nice touch.

Lighting. Lots of lighting.

Durable wall protection like metal wainscoting or plywood walls.

Full bath with shower.

Sauna

Bedroom since getting kicked out of the house for spending so much on a gym.

[invain]

Ductless ac

I was shocked at the difference it makes. Remember, hvac dehumidifies as well as cools and heats

Buy some fans and don't scrimp on flooring

My electric bill actual went down and the gym is way more comfortable

DOn't get a stereo system, get a small pa...hook up a blue tooth tuner...done

You talking one of the mini-split units? Parents put two in their house and really like them.

[invain]

Definitely vote on the split unit too.

2x6 framing with really good insulation

Agree as well with good flooring on top of strong thick concrete slab and footings. Rolled mats are a nice touch.

Lighting. Lots of lighting.

Durable wall protection like metal wainscoting or plywood walls.

Full bath with shower.

Sauna

Bedroom since getting kicked out of the house for spending so much on a gym.

I’m planning on full foundation with footings. Any need for more than horse stall mats for flooring? We have a few in our garage and they are thick as hell. Also lol at bedroom.

[Jason2459]

Laying horse stall mats will work. Just be aware they shrink and expand through the seasons. You can end up with some good gaps in the winter. Rolled rubber mats have fewer seems and can hid them or glue them better. Just more expensive especially if you get a decent thickness.

Could epoxy the floor and lay mats in select areas. Or thinner roll mats to save a bit on cost and lay thicker mats where you'll deadlift.

[bigwade800]

I used stall mats

The ductless units yes. I got 3-1 ton units and put them in different areas in the gym. I also have fans hanging as needed. The difference is immense.

[bigwade800]

did this gym tour for a podcast I do from time to time and you can see the units...cost was about $675 per and about $300 or so to install.