Man of Honour
Kreeeee, I'm afraid you are now destined to be forever known as "the one that doesn't take advice". This is how Sports Arena works.
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Update from today's session:
Bench_20130329_70Kg
BOR_20130329_67.5Kg
Squat_20130329_97.5Kg
I didn't notice any difference with the squats, except that without the (I'm not going to use moronic terms for it) foam pad it really aggravates my psoriasis.
Also did 1x90Kg bench just to see if I could as 70Kg on that felt like I was nowhere near my max.
I'll also update the OP.
Bench_20130329_70Kg
BOR_20130329_67.5Kg
Squat_20130329_97.5Kg
I didn't notice any difference with the squats, except that without the (I'm not going to use moronic terms for it) foam pad it really aggravates my psoriasis.
Also did 1x90Kg bench just to see if I could as 70Kg on that felt like I was nowhere near my max.
I'll also update the OP.
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Caporegime
Bench Press: Grip is a little narrow.
BOR: Keep your scaps pinned back at all times.
Squat: Looks much better. Move the catchers down.
BOR: Keep your scaps pinned back at all times.
Squat: Looks much better. Move the catchers down.
Caporegime
You want the catchers to be there only if you fail. You'll soon learn when you are deep enough after squatting for a while. If you keep the core tight and keep the hips going back you'll eventually feel the end of your range.
How much deeper should I be aiming for?
I can do 1 leg body weight squats until my arse literally touches the floor, so I can go as deep as the floor and get up again but I don't think that would be very healthy with weight added.
I can do 1 leg body weight squats until my arse literally touches the floor, so I can go as deep as the floor and get up again but I don't think that would be very healthy with weight added.
Moronic terms, lol get off your high horse they are know as sissy pads for a reason, they are for softies that think that squatting straight on the bar hurts, and also who don't realise the pad is actually more of a hindrance to the squat movement overall.
As for not noticing a difference I am not suprised, it's not easy for relative begineers to notice differences.
Now on to the good points, the bar is in a completely different position to before, much better. Your not leaning as far forward, your more stable, and the movement looks better. Move the catchers down a hole next time as hitting them could take tension out of your lift and do you more harm then good. Definite improvement though.
They are elitist terms, and I don't think people who use them have any right to claim I'm on a high horse 
I'll be moving the catches down a notch next time, but I'm not sure how low I should be aiming to go, any thoughts?
I'll be moving the catches down a notch next time, but I'm not sure how low I should be aiming to go, any thoughts?
Caporegime
Have you watched the videos in the form thread?
They are elitist terms, and I don't think people who use them have any right to claim I'm on a high horse
I suppose the term 'elitist' may have a parallel to what you are trying to describe, but it misses the point: we are trying to make you safer, so you should probably be describing us as 'clipboard jobsworths', but knock yourself out.
Get your hips below your knees.
And regarding pistol/single leg squats, I can do them with an additional 36/40kg but my back is certainly not straight, nor taking the same weight as on a back squat. As such, I don't think depth on these is relevant to barbell work at all, I'm afraid. They are a good assistance exercise, but not an indicator of anything.
On your back squat form, I'll defer to LiE as you seem to be angling for a low bar squat...
I appreciate the advice, and have taken it on board by dropping the foam padding, I just don't appreciate the completely unnecessary terms used.
I've never done 1 legged squats as part of an exercise routine, they were part of a physio regime to fix a kneecap issue I used to have. I just used them as an example of me being flexible enough to reach the floor during squats.
I don't know the benefits of the different kinds of squats so please feel free to share your knowledge
I've never done 1 legged squats as part of an exercise routine, they were part of a physio regime to fix a kneecap issue I used to have. I just used them as an example of me being flexible enough to reach the floor during squats.
I don't know the benefits of the different kinds of squats so please feel free to share your knowledge
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Squat as deep as you can while maintaining a flat back.
Your squat no longer burns my eyes
Do be careful of the way your shoulders move. While pressing or pulling anything, you don't want your shoulders to protract and shift forwards. When doing pulling movements it's sometimes ok to start with your shoulders protracted and smoothly retract your scapula as you progress into the range of motion, but with bent over rows you want to keep your scaps active and also pull to lower down your torso.
Looking good in general.
Your squat no longer burns my eyes
Do be careful of the way your shoulders move. While pressing or pulling anything, you don't want your shoulders to protract and shift forwards. When doing pulling movements it's sometimes ok to start with your shoulders protracted and smoothly retract your scapula as you progress into the range of motion, but with bent over rows you want to keep your scaps active and also pull to lower down your torso.
Looking good in general.
I don't know the benefits of the different kinds of squats so please feel free to share your knowledge
No worries.
There are a number of different squats, with each being different in terms of the muscles being worked.
Some examples:
- low bar back squat;
- high bar back squat;
- front squat;
- overhead squat...
I do the ones I want for my specific training objectives, and so the ones that will help my get where I want. Use Google to find out what you like the sound of and try it.
Caporegime
Do low and high bar for ultimate gains.