I liked the one I had but I didn't feel it was really adding much to a workout. Great if you have crappy shoulders, a neutral grip is kinder when pressing.
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I liked the one I had but I didn't feel it was really adding much to a workout. Great if you have crappy shoulders, a neutral grip is kinder when pressing.
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Hello again chronic back pain. I haven't missed you at all. 
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https://i.imgur.com/EvJhSh6.gifv
How had I not noticed how good the lighting in the work bathrooms was before?
Arms looking surprisingly lean for a 112kg fatty
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I think I have to accept that if I want to squat and deadlift I'm going to suffer.
Going to try and get some videos at the weekend hopefully you guys can tell me what I'm doing wrong.
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https://i.imgur.com/EvJhSh6.gifv
How had I not noticed how good the lighting in the work bathrooms was before?
Arms looking surprisingly lean for a 112kg fatty
Good job!
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You don't have to squat and deadlift to build a great physique
I know. I'm really trying to get powerlifting strong though. Getting a good physique takes too long. Seeing those numbers rise is quicker.
I may have to stop with the squats and deadlifts if it gets too much though. I figure I must be doing something wrong.
I know. I'm really trying to get powerlifting strong though. Getting a good physique takes too long. Seeing those numbers rise is quicker.
I may have to stop with the squats and deadlifts if it gets too much though. I figure I must be doing something wrong.
Take it from someone who did powerlifting (and competed), unless you're trying to compete you don't need to perform those lifts. Especially if they are causing you pain.
I look better than when I did powerlifting; I don't deadlift (well conventional, I do RDL) and my squats are geared towards growth (so not heavy). My bench press is the only lift that is respectable but I love the lift.
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Fair enough. My plan was to finish stronglifts then move to a hypertrophy routine anyway. I was hoping to include squats/deads in it but maybe I'll try something without. I think I'm a bit old to pack on loads of muscle while only able to train 3 days a week anyway but it's fun to mix things up I guess.
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Good man. Strongman stuff is awesome - and yes you end up with bruises and pains you never knew your body existed!
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You don't have to squat and deadlift to build a great physique
Lies. Squats and deadlift or go home.
Lies. Squats and deadlift or go home.
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Everyone knows all you need is chest and arms
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I am wild.. yeah I just thought I'd do my random check-in (received a few pings from this place) and come and wind some people up and bugger off after! :'D
How the devil are you? The only man to ever (almost) drive me bicurious.
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Almost? Must try harder. You are still one of the sexiest men I've ever met.
I'm really well - couple of kids, and work keeping me sane... or insane. I've mildly fallen back in love with lifting again as @LiE can attest to.
I'm in a good place actually - considering the **** that this year has brought, I'm feeling rather good.
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