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LiE · 26 Jan 2018 at 13:43

Syla5 said:
Mixed grip is RIP for imbalances, you may not have noticed it before because you always trained through it but now you are starting again but with much better knowledge and mind muscle connection you will notice it!

Straps ftw. You're never going to compete in power lifting so there is zero reason not to strap up for top sets.

Yes but DYEL.

Syla5 · 26 Jan 2018 at 15:17

lol don't be silly. Target is 1 workout for the year, don't want to peak to early

kaptainmarc · 29 Jan 2018 at 12:03

looking at getting some knee sleeves anyone got any recommendations?

reiyushin · 29 Jan 2018 at 12:09

SBD / Titan Yellow Jackets if you plan on competing. If you don't then the STrong sleeves from mark bell are also a good shout.

kaptainmarc · 29 Jan 2018 at 13:33

reiyushin said:
SBD / Titan Yellow Jackets if you plan on competing. If you don't then the STrong sleeves from mark bell are also a good shout.

just for training as I have knee caps that like to wonder about a bit too much!

reiyushin · 29 Jan 2018 at 17:34

Then any one of those will be great

tbh they're practically identical since they're made to the same (maximum) specification so go with whatever you like the look of/cheapest

bakes0310 · 1 Feb 2018 at 07:09

Quick question about deadlifts. Hows your head meant to be? I always kept it looking straight a looking straight ahead which I think helps position/ brace your upper back more. But I seen a instructor showing someone to have so there head is almost looking to the ceiling.

Somnambulist · 1 Feb 2018 at 07:35

It doesn't matter if it deviates from neutral a bit (and it most likely will deviate at higher intensity loads) but there's no benefit to cranking it back hard.

mrthingyx · 1 Feb 2018 at 10:41

Somnambulist said:
It doesn't matter if it deviates from neutral a bit (and it most likely will deviate at higher intensity loads) but there's no benefit to cranking it back hard.

This isn't strictly true: cranking your neck back helps everybody see how hard you're working...

LiE · 1 Feb 2018 at 11:48

mrthingyx said:
This isn't strictly true: cranking your neck back helps everybody see how hard you're working...

add in a loud grunt and some hyperextension and you've golden...

Somnambulist · 1 Feb 2018 at 16:44

Even more golden if you start the first rep by rolling the bar towards you as fas as you can, then making sure to bounce the bar off the floor heavily for each rep.

LiE · 1 Feb 2018 at 16:51

Somnambulist said:
Even more golden if you start the first rep by rolling the bar towards you as fas as you can, then making sure to bounce the bar off the floor heavily for each rep.

The bouncing is the thing that grates me the most. I was doing deadlifts today and a guy was waiting to use the platform. I look over later to seem him bouncing the bar like a chump. Honestly, can't believe people still do this, there are 100s of videos showing how to do a deadlift, and none of them advise: "make sure you slam the weight into the floor to get a nice rebound, and catch it on the way back up." I mean, who needs tension or control.

Anyway I digress.

Did a comfy 130x5x3 DOH deadlift today. I'm hoping my strength will come back fairly well. I need to focus still on loosening my right side up as my right erector is still less mobile than my left.

Edit
Just had a look at some of my old videos from 5 years ago (wow where does time go)... 195x8 deadlift. I have a lot of catching up to do.

Somnambulist · 2 Feb 2018 at 00:11

195kg would be a 3x bw pull for me. Maybe one day.

LiE · 2 Feb 2018 at 08:26

I doubt I'll reach a 3xbw pull again, even if I am lighter now. The 195 was when I weighed 82kg, as was the 255 pull I managed in a comp. Happy to just be doing deadlifts consistently again after such a long break.

exhashdotdot · 2 Feb 2018 at 09:56

I feel my motivation slipping recently for the gym. I had a competition recently and got a 612.5 total but after a week off I've kind of been a bit meh about lifting.

Is this a sign I should start crossfit?

LiE · 2 Feb 2018 at 10:19

exhashdotdot said:
I feel my motivation slipping recently for the gym. I had a competition recently and got a 612.5 total but after a week off I've kind of been a bit meh about lifting.

Is this a sign I should start crossfit?

I think it's pretty normal. The build up to a comp can be a good way to focus your training, then when it's over you may feel a bit lost. Plan the next comp, set some new PB targets and map out how to get there.

Baxter · 2 Feb 2018 at 13:16

Got my 200kg squat today. More in the tank too.

LiE · 2 Feb 2018 at 13:27

Baxter said:
Got my 200kg squat today. More in the tank too.

Nice one! Got a video?

Baxter · 2 Feb 2018 at 13:35

LiE said:
Nice one! Got a video?

Didn't get one this time. I'l make sure I get one the next time I test the max.

dragonslayer · 2 Feb 2018 at 15:47

This year's goal get from 94kg to ~80kg by June managed to get to 88kg from the first of Jan to 1st of Feb so going well!

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