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Jester* · 7 Jul 2019 at 10:15

danlightbulb said:
I have the same shoe but have been wondering lately whether im doing myself a disadvantage by wearing them for DL as i already have long legs.

Am i reading this right, they are lower at the heel than the toe end? What does that do for you over and above a standard deadlift slip on?

You are reading it a little wrong. They are not lower at the heel than the toe end. More almost flat with heel and toe nearly at the same level.

Lifters, have a much greater raised heel than other training shoes, and have a very solid flat sole. Makes them great for all the squat based movements, but absolutely horrendous for other movements in and around the gym. You wouldn't do sprints in them for example.

Metcons, like Reebok Nano's are a multi purpose training shoe. Very popular in CrossFit circles because we can do many lifts in them, without sacrificing the ability to go and jump on a box, or climb a rope, or do shorter runs.

Delvis · 7 Jul 2019 at 13:51

Nothing stopping you drafting in Oly shoes mind.

A snatch is basically a wide grip deadlift

bettz · 9 Jul 2019 at 14:21

Anyone painted old plates before?

I'm going to use a wire brush drill attachment on some York 50lbs plates i picked up yesterday

Just wondered what paint to use

Avenged7Fold · 9 Jul 2019 at 14:41

Why do you want to paint it?

bettz · 9 Jul 2019 at 14:49

Avenged7Fold said:
Why do you want to paint it?

So it matches all my other plates and looks cleaner maybe I have ocd

CaptainRAVE · 9 Jul 2019 at 15:12

I like it! Looks proper used.

mrthingyx · 9 Jul 2019 at 15:33

danlightbulb said:
I have the same shoe but have been wondering lately whether im doing myself a disadvantage by wearing them for DL as i already have long legs.

Depends on a number of variables, but generally it is better to lift without any heel lift whatsoever. Will it disadvantage you? A bit. Will it matter in the grand scheme of things? Not much, but there might be a bit of a difference in how you actually move.

But by the same token: if your form isn't great, then it won't be great regardless.

I deadlift in my weightlifting shoes because it is dialled into the first pull of the clean and the 1.5" of heel lift does make a functional difference. But my heaviest ever deadlift was done in high heels, and it isn't something that worries me.

Depending on what your aspirations are, it might matter... You aren't that tall, but try lifting without them and see what happens. You should find it a bit easier to get your hips involved, but I have never lifted in Metcon so have no idea how big a difference you would actually feel.

danlightbulb said:
Am i reading this right, they are lower at the heel than the toe end? What does that do for you over and above a standard deadlift slip on?

No - other way around (Somnambulist was referring to the drop from heel to toe).

Avenged7Fold · 9 Jul 2019 at 18:54

Okay dudes, here are my 18 month progress pics in cringe pose style. I dont have a day 0 pic unfortunately but let me tell you that it was not pretty.

Off to a festival tomorrow and though I didn't reach the point I want to get to, i went way further than i think i ever could. Going to see out the summer lean and then finally put some muscle on.

Thanks for all the support and tips dudes

bettz · 9 Jul 2019 at 19:07

Avenged7Fold said:
Okay dudes, here are my 18 month progress pics in cringe pose style. I dont have a day 0 pic unfortunately but let me tell you that it was not pretty.

Off to a festival tomorrow and though I didn't reach the point I want to get to, i went way further than i think i ever could. Going to see out the summer lean and then finally put some muscle on.

Thanks for all the support and tips dudes

Well done !!!

Euro_Hunter · 9 Jul 2019 at 20:40

bettz said:
Anyone painted old plates before?

I'm going to use a wire brush drill attachment on some York 50lbs plates i picked up yesterday

Just wondered what paint to use

If you want to spray paint then Rustoleum is very good, or Hammerite spray or brush on.

bettz · 9 Jul 2019 at 21:14

Euro_Hunter said:
If you want to spray paint then Rustoleum is very good, or Hammerite spray or brush on.

Cheers I went for some hammerite sarin black spray paint I'll upload the pics once done if I'm happy lol

Somnambulist · 9 Jul 2019 at 21:18

Avenged7Fold said:
Okay dudes, here are my 18 month progress pics in cringe pose style. I dont have a day 0 pic unfortunately but let me tell you that it was not pretty.

Off to a festival tomorrow and though I didn't reach the point I want to get to, i went way further than i think i ever could. Going to see out the summer lean and then finally put some muscle on.

Thanks for all the support and tips dudes

mrthingyx · 10 Jul 2019 at 06:38

Somnambulist said:

Well done!

reiyushin · 10 Jul 2019 at 09:30

bettz said:
Cheers I went for some hammerite sarin black spray paint I'll upload the pics once done if I'm happy lol

Hammerite is good for this, maybe add a coat of clear plastidip to help prevent chipping

DrToffnar · 10 Jul 2019 at 09:34

So I've shifted all the weight down to focus on form, specifically in my compound movements. You guys mind giving me a few pointers as to what I'm doing wrong/right in my RDLs? As I said, not much weight here put just want to get things right before I start throwing the 20kg plates back on.

DrToffnar · 10 Jul 2019 at 09:36

Avenged7Fold said:
Okay dudes, here are my 18 month progress pics in cringe pose style. I dont have a day 0 pic unfortunately but let me tell you that it was not pretty.

Off to a festival tomorrow and though I didn't reach the point I want to get to, i went way further than i think i ever could. Going to see out the summer lean and then finally put some muscle on.

Thanks for all the support and tips dudes

That is AMAZING my man! YAAAAAAAAAASSSSS! So proud of you, even though we've never met xD

CaptainRAVE · 10 Jul 2019 at 10:11

Avenged7Fold said:
Okay dudes, here are my 18 month progress pics in cringe pose style. I dont have a day 0 pic unfortunately but let me tell you that it was not pretty.

Off to a festival tomorrow and though I didn't reach the point I want to get to, i went way further than i think i ever could. Going to see out the summer lean and then finally put some muscle on.

Thanks for all the support and tips dudes

Good work!

Syla5 · 10 Jul 2019 at 10:42

Avenged7Fold said:
Okay dudes, here are my 18 month progress pics in cringe pose style. I dont have a day 0 pic unfortunately but let me tell you that it was not pretty.

Awesome work mate, excellent progress, enjoy the summer and then clean bulk away.

DrToffnar said:
You guys mind giving me a few pointers as to what I'm doing wrong/right in my RDLs?

More hip hinge / glute smash needed. Hinging back in to the movement is the eccentric, focus on loading up the hamstrings here, and then you really need to slam the concentric as well, firing the glutes and thrusting hard. Try to maintain a neutral spine all the way up including your head, so chin down.

Here is my RDL's from yesterday, just for reference on the points I am making.

DrToffnar · 10 Jul 2019 at 10:54

Syla5 said:
Awesome work mate, excellent progress, enjoy the summer and then clean bulk away.

More hip hinge / glute smash needed. Hinging back in to the movement is the eccentric, focus on loading up the hamstrings here, and then you really need to slam the concentric as well, firing the glutes and thrusting hard. Try to maintain a neutral spine all the way up including your head, so chin down.

Here is my RDL's from yesterday, just for reference on the points I am making.

Good lord man, that's practically softcore!

So basically, hump the hip of the bar? xD

Syla5 · 10 Jul 2019 at 10:55

Yes, hump the bar, hard.

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