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garnett · 6 Jan 2019 at 05:53

neviditelny said:
Might be best to sak in here. But someone got some advice for exercises I could do at home with mostly body weight as resistance?

Here's a couple of resources I've used over the years...

http://www.board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=50739

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004XIZN5M

Skidder · 6 Jan 2019 at 07:08

I'd consider adding a trx clone to that. We have one for travel and you can get a really good workout from it with a lot of variety. I spent about £40 and it is rock solid.

Skidder · 6 Jan 2019 at 09:24

Just had my first failure on deadlifts on SL. 127.5kg just hit a wall on the 4th of my work set. Not helped by 4 inch belt niggling but that's no excuse! Ordered one of these on Fri https://mobilitytools.co.uk/shop/belts/modifit-retro-3-powerlifting-belt-hand-made-in-uk/ so if that is an excuse will find out soon enough.

neviditelny · 6 Jan 2019 at 10:46

garnett said:
Here's a couple of resources I've used over the years...

http://www.board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=50739

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004XIZN5M

I've printed out those crossfit exercises and will look through them during the afternoon. I've added the book to my shopping list for when I can do some orders from Amazon next.

neviditelny · 6 Jan 2019 at 10:49

Skidder said:
Just had my first failure on deadlifts on SL. 127.5kg just hit a wall on the 4th of my work set. Not helped by 4 inch belt niggling but that's no excuse! Ordered one of these on Fri https://mobilitytools.co.uk/shop/belts/modifit-retro-3-powerlifting-belt-hand-made-in-uk/ so if that is an excuse will find out soon enough.

I've looked at that one and added it to my shopping list on Amazon. It's around £80 now but I also need to find a good place to set it up around here.

Skidder · 6 Jan 2019 at 11:47

neviditelny said:
I've looked at that one and added it to my shopping list on Amazon. It's around £80 now but I also need to find a good place to set it up around here.

this looks same as mine (different branding but think they just embroider any old thing on them) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suspensi...m=272638384242&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219

You can use any door frame to secure it with the included pad

neviditelny · 6 Jan 2019 at 13:39

Skidder said:
this looks same as mine (different branding but think they just embroider any old thing on them) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suspension-Trainer-Training-Straps-Fitness-Kit-Strength-Exercise-Home-Gym-Belt/272638384242?_trkparms=aid=333200&algo=COMP.MBE&ao=1&asc=20180409081753&meid=ffa72256f772477fa04982c6f983375d&pid=100008&rk=6&rkt=12&sd=223284491463&itm=272638384242&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219

You can use any door frame to secure it with the included pad

How does it hook on to the door frame? I live in a shared flat in the hospital accommodation and all the doors in the flat are fire doors that automatically closes.

Skidder · 6 Jan 2019 at 14:28

Skidder · 6 Jan 2019 at 14:28

Closed is good, open bad.

neviditelny · 6 Jan 2019 at 14:52

That looks pretty good

Something else to add in the shopping list

neoboy · 6 Jan 2019 at 15:35

Looks like you want heavy fire doors for that, I've got cheap regular ones at my place that would probably get ripped out

neviditelny · 6 Jan 2019 at 16:28

neoboy said:
Looks like you want heavy fire doors for that, I've got cheap regular ones at my place that would probably get ripped out

The doors we have are quite sold with automatic shutters installed inside the rooms to close the doors. And the doors feel fairly heavy as well so lets keep the fingers crossed for me

Skidder · 6 Jan 2019 at 17:20

I've used it on really flimsy internal doors on holiday (i'm 86kg)

mrthingyx · 6 Jan 2019 at 18:13

Errr.. if you're just hitting 127.5kg on a deadlift you almost certainly don't need a belt.

CaptainRAVE · 6 Jan 2019 at 19:37

mrthingyx said:
Errr.. if you're just hitting 127.5kg on a deadlift you almost certainly don't need a belt.

I’ve seen people wear belts with a lot less

- but no, absolutely no need.

Oh January. All squat racks full. One person squatting 10kg on the bar - yup, a squat rack is essential for this. One person with 20kg, but then lunging all the way down the gym and barely using the rack. Argh!

neoboy · 6 Jan 2019 at 19:45

How do you squat 10kg on a rack, did he saw the Olympic bar in half

CaptainRAVE · 6 Jan 2019 at 19:47

neoboy said:
How do you squat 10kg on a rack, did he saw the Olympic bar in half

Ha, I mean 10kg on the bar

- I never include the bar in my totals

Skidder · 6 Jan 2019 at 20:00

mrthingyx said:
Errr.. if you're just hitting 127.5kg on a deadlift you almost certainly don't need a belt.

I don't know - I'm figuring it out as I go along. I've been using it for last of the warm up set and then my work set on deadlift. Definitely appreciate it for work sets of squats.

tom_e · 6 Jan 2019 at 20:59

Personally I wouldn't be whacking it straight on for all working sets and definitely not warm up sets, yes they are useful but you'll be missing out on a good chunk of core development by jumping straight for it.

CaptainRAVE · 6 Jan 2019 at 21:01

tom_e said:
Personally I wouldn't be whacking it straight on for all working sets and definitely not warm up sets, yes they are useful but you'll be missing out on a good chunk of core development by jumping straight for it.

Or go for the alternative approach and wear a belt at all times for every exercise. You will blend right in on certain days in my gym.

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