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Delvis · 27 Sep 2012 at 15:54

Random question relating to Monkee's mixed grip.

Do most people just stick with double over hand until it fails? Or do you switch to mixed because it feels better?

MoNkeE · 27 Sep 2012 at 16:01

Mixed grip stops the bar from rolling away from your grip, so it's easier to grip than DOH. I also find it a lot easier to keep my back neutral when using mixed grip.

Ultra_Extreme · 27 Sep 2012 at 16:02

Delvis said:
Random question relating to Monkee's mixed grip.

Do most people just stick with double over hand until it fails? Or do you switch to mixed because it feels better?

Mixed for me helps me sit lower from the floor and decreases the SLDL tendency, but the difference in bar rolling in the hand is huge for raw lifts, i cannot grip 205 double overhand at all but can rack pull over 230 now with mixed (still a pussy~)

Delvis · 27 Sep 2012 at 16:06

MoNkeE said:
Mixed grip stops the bar from rolling away from your grip, so it's easier to grip than DOH. I also find it a lot easier to keep my back neutral when using mixed grip.

Fair game, I've yet to go to mixed yet. Was always told to just switch once grip becomes a problem

Ultra_Extreme said:
Mixed for me helps me sit lower from the floor and decreases the SLDL tendency, but the difference in bar rolling in the hand is huge for raw lifts, i cannot grip 205 double overhand at all but can rack pull over 230 now with mixed (still a pussy~)

Ahhh okay...I have to keep my but pretty high, otherwise my hams just don't get tight at the start. Well I think I'm pretty high anyway.

I did 115 last week double over hand, but then a few weeks before I did less than that and my grip was being a tard

MoNkeE · 27 Sep 2012 at 16:10

I can DOH the 125kg, but it rolls out after a couple of reps.

icecold · 27 Sep 2012 at 16:11

Thanks everyone! Now if I can get my bench up to something reasonable and not snap my squat up I should be on for a decent total.

Delvis said:
Awesome though ice, you'll be pleased to know I was repping my 1rm then some from when I came to yours last

Good, it's about time!

LiE said:
I hate you ice

what program if any are you following for deads?

The programme is completely custom, and let's not forget that I haven't actually lifted over 240kg yet

MoNkeE said:
125kg deadlift, 8 reps. Aiming for 3x8 but literally failed my last rep on the last set. Could've done it, but I knew my form was shot.

Unstrapped, mixed grip.

inb4 "get a haircut"

Biuriful, lot's more there though.

...and I don't know what you're talking about, I ****ing love your hair.

MoNkeE · 27 Sep 2012 at 16:14

icecold, you need to come to a meet so I can drape it across your glutes.

Hedge · 27 Sep 2012 at 16:15

Shoulder workout tonight, Anyone got a nice routine for me to try?

Ill not say what I usually do , but I would like to try something different

Skillmister · 27 Sep 2012 at 16:16

Hedge said:
Shoulder workout tonight, Anyone got a nice routine for me to try?

barbell curls
Seated bicep curls
Preacher curls
cheat curls
decline curls

MoNkeE · 27 Sep 2012 at 16:18

My shoulder routine:
Side raises 3x12 (light weight for first set, then increasing weight each set)

Standing OHP 3x8

BB Front Raises 3x10

Cable Side Raises (slow on the neg) 3x8

DB rear flyes 3x12

Shrugs 3x15

icecold · 27 Sep 2012 at 16:26

MoNkeE said:
icecold, you need to come to a meet so I can drape it across your glutes.

So many tender feels.

Hedge · 27 Sep 2012 at 16:28

Ok thats similar to what I been doing but I sometimes do Shrugs on a back day.

Looking forward to OHP again though its been a while since I done that

Delvis · 27 Sep 2012 at 16:45

MoNkeE said:
I can DOH the 125kg, but it rolls out after a couple of reps.

Just confirm, when you say rolls out do you mean it rolls on the floor or your grip goes?

icecold said:
Good, it's about time!

Ta mate, probably sloppy but hey ho. Got a vid or two, not uploaded yet

MoNkeE · 27 Sep 2012 at 17:07

That's right Delvis, it rolls on the floor and I have to chase after it like some kind of Tom and Jerry cartoon............

Skillmister · 27 Sep 2012 at 17:19

Where do you deadlift delvis, the slopes of ben nevis?

MoNkeE · 27 Sep 2012 at 17:21

One does not simply roll a barbell to Mordor!

Hedge · 27 Sep 2012 at 17:53

Shoulder workout was good.

For some reason I found myself doing single armed cable shrugs.. and I kinda liked em! the rubber grip allowed me to go a bit heavier than I would with dumbells and the whole motion was quite effective.

Steedie · 27 Sep 2012 at 18:07

Pigeon_killer

Pls respond

LiE · 27 Sep 2012 at 18:12

I really hate shrugs, not sure why. I think I did them a few times many years ago.

Steedie · 27 Sep 2012 at 18:17

Shrugs are the one exercise I feel strong on, usually shrug 170kg for 12-15 reps, with straps, but still, it's ok

LiE probably shrugs 170 for a warm up

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