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One has to make do with what one has. You of all people should know that 
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The only real issue I have with box jumps is the speed and tension you're placing through your knees.
It seems moderately high impact.
kd
It seems moderately high impact.
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No you don't unless you're getting it wrong as you're landing at the top of the jump as such minimal downward movement.
One has to make do with what one has. You of all people should know that
I know, im pretty sure my shoulders would implode with ring dips as well
I'm pretty happy with how things are at the moment, the new gyms opened up a lot for me now
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Hmm. So, starting to consider swapping out the traditional squats in SL for something less... Risky.
Especially after watching some stuff by Kelly on knees and things related to that. Basically been getting some small knee twinges, which I feel is being driven by the need to stay so vertical during the smith squat.
As such, I think I'm going to swap them out for something. I know it's a right pain for training, and progress, BUT, it will at least drive better core stabilisation requirements, and should help my core, which will help the other lifts.
So the options are:
Stick with Smith squats - Think I'm going to stay away from these for now on - so that's a no. If I want to do some 1RM's to see if progress is coming along, then yeah, maybe I will at some point.
Back/Front Squat - Nowhere I can do these off of.
Leg Press - More knee issues, no stabilisation again, so that's that out.
Overhead Squat - Interesting consideration - it's certainly humbling, but I rarely feel the biggest thing it works is my legs, and ultimately it will always be limiting my legs by my push press.
Goblet Squat - Again, interesting consideration - having not done many of these before, how will it work from a leg strength perspective? Will I be able to get enough weight in my hands (relying on grip here as well) to actually really work my legs properly (DB go up to I think 45-50kg). They are however supposed to be great for your core though, something that needs massively working for me right now.
The real thing is this would be a layover as such until I can get in a decent gym with a proper squat rack.
I know the big thing is, pick a plan and stick to it. But yeah, I'd rather adjust slightly and save any potential injuries.
kd
Especially after watching some stuff by Kelly on knees and things related to that. Basically been getting some small knee twinges, which I feel is being driven by the need to stay so vertical during the smith squat.
As such, I think I'm going to swap them out for something. I know it's a right pain for training, and progress, BUT, it will at least drive better core stabilisation requirements, and should help my core, which will help the other lifts.
So the options are:
Stick with Smith squats - Think I'm going to stay away from these for now on - so that's a no. If I want to do some 1RM's to see if progress is coming along, then yeah, maybe I will at some point.
Back/Front Squat - Nowhere I can do these off of.
Leg Press - More knee issues, no stabilisation again, so that's that out.
Overhead Squat - Interesting consideration - it's certainly humbling, but I rarely feel the biggest thing it works is my legs, and ultimately it will always be limiting my legs by my push press.
Goblet Squat - Again, interesting consideration - having not done many of these before, how will it work from a leg strength perspective? Will I be able to get enough weight in my hands (relying on grip here as well) to actually really work my legs properly (DB go up to I think 45-50kg). They are however supposed to be great for your core though, something that needs massively working for me right now.
The real thing is this would be a layover as such until I can get in a decent gym with a proper squat rack.
I know the big thing is, pick a plan and stick to it. But yeah, I'd rather adjust slightly and save any potential injuries.
kd
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Split squats?
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Aye, that's another valid option I'd forgotten about
More likely to be able to add more weight or load than goblet?
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More likely to be able to add more weight or load than goblet?
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Well you're working one leg at a time so..
A little bit last minute as I am currently standing in Tesco but where can did you fiind these? They're not with the pittas or down any other aisle they should be...
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They have them on the website:
http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=263499824
Ask someone in store. They might be with other carbs? So, Pittas, bagels, in store baked etc...
You might find the store in question doesn't have it though :S
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http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=263499824
Ask someone in store. They might be with other carbs? So, Pittas, bagels, in store baked etc...
You might find the store in question doesn't have it though :S
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Health food section? Or "free from" section? I don't know about Tesco I don't shop there so not sure how they lay out their products. Sorry.
I only ask because Begbie mentioned earlier about them being superior to Tesco's own.
Me no find.
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Food doc is good because it's hand made, has high protein, no preservatives and IMO taste great!
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When toasted warm and streaming hot mmmmmm
Right next to Tesco's own brand in our Tescos. Your Tesco sucks.
On the subject of ring dips, how on earth do you get in the position of dipping?! I have tried standing on a box, muscle ups. I just keep falling off
Shall continue to try, can feel the core getting smashed just trying to get on them
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Right next to Tesco's own brand in our Tescos. Your Tesco sucks.
On the subject of ring dips, how on earth do you get in the position of dipping?! I have tried standing on a box, muscle ups. I just keep falling off
Shall continue to try, can feel the core getting smashed just trying to get on them
Butterfly Kipping?
Wait WHAT?!
(It's a good job that you know the above is a joke on the basis I don't do rings xD)Can you just not adjust your dips to be lower?
As a side point for any of you Ring dippers, Kelly seems to do some stuff on ring dips.
What's the recommendation on dipping belts btw? Preferably Amazon because I'm lazy, and maybe a set of rings as a link? Just skip the belt and go straight to rings xD
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How big is big? I'm going to send them an email complaining about the smith I think. I'd be doing squats if I could, but yeah, I'm not taking that risk any more.
I'm going to try and get my BSS form tried as well, but my balance is dire xD
kd
I'm going to try and get my BSS form tried as well, but my balance is dire xD
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