Journey Back to The Stage

Delvis · 27 Nov 2013 at 09:47

The main thing is whether or not you want it to be a buckle belt or one that uses a latch. Have you used either?

Steedie · 27 Nov 2013 at 09:49

I've mainly used buckle belts, just because those are often lying around the gym, I can't say I have a preference really. Is one better than the other?

Syla5 · 27 Nov 2013 at 09:58

generally personal preference. Lever belts dont have any bits that can stick in to you where buckle belts do. I use a cheapy buckle belt from amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Scorpion-Po...8&qid=1385546080&sr=1-8&keywords=belt+weights

Tried a lever belt out when i went to pullum to get my shoes and it felt very similar, so without using it in anger i cant really say. Ice or Dom would be the best for feed back on them

icecold · 27 Nov 2013 at 15:38

It's possible to get really technical about box squatting, but the basics are that deload the weight on to the box while keeping tension in your core as if you were pause squatting. Your legs should maintain ~50% tension too, and there should be no change in back angle as you drive up.

Steedie · 28 Nov 2013 at 21:34

Thursday: Chest/Bis

Bench Press - 60kg x10, 80kg x8, 90kg x5, 100kg x10x2, 90kg x9
Incline DB Press - 22kg x10, 28kg x10x2
Pause Press - 60kg x10x3
Incline DB Fly - 18kg x10x2
Bar Curls - 15kg x10, 35kg x10x2
Standing DB Curls - 18kg x10x2
Preacher Hammers - 14kg x10x2

Steedie · 28 Nov 2013 at 22:33

Weight, 101kg

Lawd have mercy

LiE · 28 Nov 2013 at 22:36

Obese

Steedie · 28 Nov 2013 at 22:38

If it means I can churn out 100kg for 2 sets of 10, I'm all for obesity.

I might go for a bench PB on Saturday

LiE · 28 Nov 2013 at 22:47

Bru pls, you could do that at 83kg

Steedie · 28 Nov 2013 at 22:51

Bru

I'm too weak

LiE · 28 Nov 2013 at 22:55

in for PB this weekend. Looks like it's going to be a busy day on the bench press.

Delvis · 29 Nov 2013 at 09:16

Not for me, doubt I could shift my old PB let alone 60kg without snapping

IN for 130kg?

Steedie · 29 Nov 2013 at 09:28

Yeah I'll certainly give it a good go

Delvis · 29 Nov 2013 at 09:29

How many reps can you do for 120? That's what your current is this year I think.

Steedie · 29 Nov 2013 at 09:31

No idea, I think I did 120 for 2 a while back, but not tried since

BennyC · 29 Nov 2013 at 13:07

Deception said:
Ditch the bench squats and do paused.. Got nothing to sit on then (apart from your ass if you can't get out the hole)

Bench/Box squats have their uses for reinforcing form. You can't really do paused squats if your form is off.

Steedie said:
I might go for a bench PB on Saturday

Also IN. Pls don't out lift me.

LiE said:
in for PB this weekend. Looks like it's going to be a busy day on the bench press.

All kinds of spotting.

All my gym bro's are going to think we're all a bunch of gym bro's.

Steedie · 29 Nov 2013 at 19:54

Friday: Back/Hams

Deadlifts - 60kg x10x2, 100kg x5, 140kg x4x4, 160kg x2, 180kg x2, 140kg x10
Bent Over Rows - 100kg x10x3
Wide Grip Chins - BW x10x2, BW x8
One Arm Row - 36kg x10x2
Hamstring Curls - 35kg x10x3
Standing Single Leg Curls - 15kg x10x2, 20kg x10

duvet77 · 30 Nov 2013 at 00:06

Have you got a contest coming up any time soon?

Delvis · 30 Nov 2013 at 08:35

Dem powerlifting reps
Do you always do so much to warm up? Ie those two 60kg sets?

BennyC · 30 Nov 2013 at 11:13

So many deadlifts.

Delvis, I don't think 60KG x 10 x 2 is an excessive warm up, in relation to working weights.