I found it to be a very good alternative. I would say about 60-70% (totally non scientific estimate) as effective as proper chalk, but much more tidy, esp if you've ever had your chalk pot open in your bag
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I found it to be a very good alternative. I would say about 60-70% (totally non scientific estimate) as effective as proper chalk, but much more tidy, esp if you've ever had your chalk pot open in your bag
Well, I've gotten people to try like 1 rep with a bit of weight, but they always say it's too painful and never stick with it. Nice little read though, thanks.
Caporegime
Well, that's a certain, need to buy some chalk / liquid chalk...The bar is going to drop soon 
Any takers on where they get theirs from? MP?
Back Session:
Deadlifts:
1 x 10 x 40KG
1 x 5 x 50KG
1 x 2 x 60KG
3 x 8 x 85KG (7.5KG jump from last week)
1 x 10 x 80KG
Certainly need some chalk now, hands are sweating like a bugger
SAR:
3 x 8 x 27.5KG
BOR:
3 x 8 x 40KG (jumped these by 5KG this week)
T-Bar:
1 x 10 x 20KG
3 x 8 x 40KG (+12 reps on the third set)
Concentration curls:
1 x 5 x 15KG
2 x 10 x 10KG
Meh, just done for funsies
Finished with some HiiT rowing...Also got a vid of the first set of deadlifts, will upload shortly
Any takers on where they get theirs from? MP?Back Session:
Deadlifts:
1 x 10 x 40KG
1 x 5 x 50KG
1 x 2 x 60KG
3 x 8 x 85KG (7.5KG jump from last week)
1 x 10 x 80KG
Certainly need some chalk now, hands are sweating like a bugger
SAR:
3 x 8 x 27.5KG
BOR:
3 x 8 x 40KG (jumped these by 5KG this week)
T-Bar:
1 x 10 x 20KG
3 x 8 x 40KG (+12 reps on the third set)
Concentration curls:
1 x 5 x 15KG
2 x 10 x 10KG
Meh, just done for funsies
Finished with some HiiT rowing...Also got a vid of the first set of deadlifts, will upload shortly
Caporegime
Monke - yea that's what I mean.
Caporegime
Soldato
Did deadlifts for the first time in almost 3 weeks
60kgx8
80kgx8x2
Not too bad was really concentrating on my lower back and how to lower it properly, forgot to record my form
. Felt heavy as **** though 
The fact my APT is improving is definitely helping.
Oh and it's amazing how much difference losing 3-4kg can make. 3x8 BW pullups no problem(well the last few reps were a struggle)
60kgx8
80kgx8x2
Not too bad was really concentrating on my lower back and how to lower it properly, forgot to record my form
. Felt heavy as **** though The fact my APT is improving is definitely helping.Oh and it's amazing how much difference losing 3-4kg can make. 3x8 BW pullups no problem(well the last few reps were a struggle)
Caporegime
Had this knocking about for a while, will give it ago tonight and see how it compares to the liquid stuff I normally use.
Soldato
Caporegime
Chalk is prohibited in my gym. The nubs.
They can't tell when I've been using liquid chalk though
They can't tell when I've been using liquid chalk though
This was fun. Created a bit of a scene with the med ball throws though... Did one slam and the ball flew off forwards, hit a suspended light fitting, then crashed down into my chalk box sending an arc of chalk dust and chunks halfway across the gym
. Luckily it was almost empty and there was no damage done. Turns out the floor isn't really capable of supporting med ball slams. Also couldn't really do wall throws because the balls weren't heavy enough, oh well.I have a new found love for step ups though. Fantastic hip stabilisation exercise, provided you're really strict. If you bring your knee up to your chest at the top of the movement it makes things even worse/better, try it! Left side is more wobbly currently, but that should even out.
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Soldato
Forgot to skip Oh well another run tonight will do
Oh well another run tonight will do
Soldato
Knee injury update: Just got home from surgery and Doc said it was a success, managed to get a large piece of cartilage out, that was flapping off of the hole, smoothed it all out. Now propped up on the couch being waited on by the wifey 
Been sick of doing split upper body workouts for the past 2months, here's hoping in a couple of months time I can ease back in to lower body
Been sick of doing split upper body workouts for the past 2months, here's hoping in a couple of months time I can ease back in to lower body
Caporegime
That's good to hear Clipsey. You'll be squatting before you know it.
Soldato
Thanks Here's hoping!!
Here's hoping!!
Caporegime
Ahhh nice one Clipsey, heres to a speedie recovery!!!
Now..I'm not posting this to rub it in...But here's the first set of my Deadlifts from earlier.
On the last few reps I was adjusting my grip, as it was going, need some chalk like
Notable points, couple of reps where my butt lifts, just a case of being aware of this during my lifts I guess. Don't think the lower back is rounding? Hopefully not anyway. Toes lift, that's just me.
EDIT: I have rotated the vid, but youtube is taking it's time
Now..I'm not posting this to rub it in...But here's the first set of my Deadlifts from earlier.
On the last few reps I was adjusting my grip, as it was going, need some chalk like
Notable points, couple of reps where my butt lifts, just a case of being aware of this during my lifts I guess. Don't think the lower back is rounding? Hopefully not anyway. Toes lift, that's just me.
EDIT: I have rotated the vid, but youtube is taking it's time
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Caporegime
Looks good Delvis. A little butt lift is OK, probably just means you set up too low.
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