Yep that means I measured it right, damn time for a diet change..LOL...ATP has some nice ones in the super fat ass size. FTS is having a sale, but they are 3 weeks out for a belt, all made to order and the INZER is really nice, but a bit out of my price range at the moment.....SPUD Inc has a nice DL belt as well....choices, choices.....like a kid in a candy store...LOL
-B
You usually cant go wrong with APT. They are well priced and its solid gear, plus Alan usually throws in some extra stuff.
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You usually cant go wrong with APT. They are well priced and its solid gear, plus Alan usually throws in some extra stuff.
Yea he has a nice one 4" wide, 10MM thick, dbl prong for like 33 bucks. I will re-measure when I get home tonight, see if there are some belts in the gym I can try, get a better feel for the size range I want...dont want to get one too big or small....gotta order my singlet as well....oh boy oh boy....LOL...
-B
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Inzer is the shit. ordered the following from them:
Inzer rage x
Hardcore squat suit
Warmup pullover
Ammonia
Beanie
Double prong 10mm black belt( awesome)
Lifting singlet black
Kneewraps ( 2.0metres)
Wristwraps ( 60cm)
I am very pleased with the service. It took 5-6 days to ship From the US to my country in Europe. very awesome. Alle the equipment is extremely good quality. Would recommend it to anyone!!!
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Do you use it every day/week or only when going for a PR. Do you only use it for your heaviest sets, or for higher rep sets as well. Please help me a little more, as I have used it but not very actively and I believe it can be of great assistance.
Do you use it every day/week or only when going for a PR. Do you only use it for your heaviest sets, or for higher rep sets as well. Please help me a little more, as I have used it but not very actively and I believe it can be of great assistance.
I think most people use it for competition or a big PR in the gym. Not really a staple in everyday training from what I know.
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"A man with experience is never at the mercy of anyone with a theory."
Do you use it every day/week or only when going for a PR. Do you only use it for your heaviest sets, or for higher rep sets as well. Please help me a little more, as I have used it but not very actively and I believe it can be of great assistance.
i would use it as sparigly as possible, usually just for a PR or if you need a swift kick in the ass. i think that if you use it daily that you will start to become used to the smell and the effects of it....which would cause the amonia not to work.
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First off thanks for starting this post. I have 2 what I feel pretty important questions about my form and function with the squat and deadlift. I am starting to get pretty heavy in the lifts(for me that is)...about the 405+ region.
Question 1: When performing the deadlift what is possibly the best way to keep your knees from coming together about halfway through the lift. This also forces my back to bow out forcing me drive it up using my back and arms. Not sure if I need to go wider stance, sumo, or different grip?
Question 2: When performing the squat, what is the best way to keep from going over the top of your knees or leaning to far forward?
Thank you all so much for your help. I look forward to only getting better and stronger!
Thanks again bros. keep it real.
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First off thanks for starting this post. I have 2 what I feel pretty important questions about my form and function with the squat and deadlift. I am starting to get pretty heavy in the lifts(for me that is)...about the 405+ region.
Question 1: When performing the deadlift what is possibly the best way to keep your knees from coming together about halfway through the lift. This also forces my back to bow out forcing me drive it up using my back and arms. Not sure if I need to go wider stance, sumo, or different grip?
Question 2: When performing the squat, what is the best way to keep from going over the top of your knees or leaning to far forward?
Thank you all so much for your help. I look forward to only getting better and stronger!
Thanks again bros. keep it real.
On your deads sounds like you need to strengthn your inner/outer thighs. Adductor/abductor. You could try pointing your toes out a little bit, but I think that bringing up the weak muscles will help the most.
on the squats, break the hips 1st and sit back. Take a deep breath and spread your chest nice and wide. find a spot on the wall in front of you or a bit higher and keep stairing at it, where the head goes the body will follow, so if you look down, you will fall foward, or break at the waist...
-B
"Most powerlifters share some common defects. We, as a whole for whatever reason, LOVE to punish, beat and torture ourselves beyond the limits of mind and body. It is our spirit that prevails. This defect of intelligence and sensibility pushes us on to the next level, makes us better and stronger. ........ Thank God that therapy doesn't work on us. - Captain Kirk Karwoski"
First off thanks for starting this post. I have 2 what I feel pretty important questions about my form and function with the squat and deadlift. I am starting to get pretty heavy in the lifts(for me that is)...about the 405+ region.
Question 1: When performing the deadlift what is possibly the best way to keep your knees from coming together about halfway through the lift. This also forces my back to bow out forcing me drive it up using my back and arms. Not sure if I need to go wider stance, sumo, or different grip?
Question 2: When performing the squat, what is the best way to keep from going over the top of your knees or leaning to far forward?
Thank you all so much for your help. I look forward to only getting better and stronger!
Thanks again bros. keep it real.
Good Questions!
Question 1: When you are pulling, push your knees out. That should help. Also, Pull back on your heels, you may be too far forward.
Question 2: SIT BACK NOT DOWN!!!! To help with this squat to a box, it will help teach you to squat by sitting back, not by sitting down.
Hope this helps, if you need more clarification, just ask away!
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Sounds great! I am going to put this advice into practice today. I appreciate all the help. I will probably be asking alot of y'all soon because I will starting an intense Westside/EFS lifting program. Here's to it Bros. thanks again.
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Sounds great! I am going to put this advice into practice today. I appreciate all the help. I will probably be asking alot of y'all soon because I will starting an intense Westside/EFS lifting program. Here's to it Bros. thanks again.
Sweet, looking at that one myself for after my meet, the next cycle.....Going to start a log?
-B
"Most powerlifters share some common defects. We, as a whole for whatever reason, LOVE to punish, beat and torture ourselves beyond the limits of mind and body. It is our spirit that prevails. This defect of intelligence and sensibility pushes us on to the next level, makes us better and stronger. ........ Thank God that therapy doesn't work on us. - Captain Kirk Karwoski"
Sounds great! I am going to put this advice into practice today. I appreciate all the help. I will probably be asking alot of y'all soon because I will starting an intense Westside/EFS lifting program. Here's to it Bros. thanks again.
Sounds good bro. You cant go wrong with a Westside template.
"There are No Stupid Questions. But there a LOT of Inquisitive Idiots."
"A man with experience is never at the mercy of anyone with a theory."
Yea, I think I might start a log. Not really sure how to go about it though. I would be really excited to post my template and get some good feedback and pointers on the program. Thanks again bros.
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To stop the knees from caving inward, do the 4 way hip machine every workout for 2 sets of 20 on bench days, and 3-4 sets of 12 on sq/dl days. On the squats, move your stance wider and force your knees out like your going to show the world your crotch.
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Take a miniband and step into it and have it about knee height. This will cave your knees in if you dont fight the band. Will make you aware of the problem and make you work to fix it.
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What would be some good exercises to improve the start of my deadlift? So long as I can get the bar past my knees, I can lock any weight out.
And for beginners with bands and chains, how should I begin to integrate them into my dynamic effort work? Any mini cycles?
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This is probably going to be the dumbest question asked on this entire site, but its been bugging me for a while. In the comps I watch online, lifters apply chaulk to there thighs, im guessing to help the bar slide up the front of there bodies. But I thought powder was supposed to help you grip the bar? Is the chaulk the put on there hands and thighs two different types? Sorry for the stupidity, I just cant figure it out.
For the start of the deads try: pulls of plates, speed pulls, and some heavy non-bouncing deads for reps... Now this is where i differ in respect to band usage. If you're a beginner, don't use them. You can still make awesome gains without them. I went from a 315 squat to 620 w/o ever using them (in a year time frame). And from there, i've managed to push my lifts continually higher with minimal use of them. My belief is save them till you need them. If you're at level A don't use level C training tools.
Always, always, check identity before grabbing your "girlfriend’s" ass from behind. You might get a hand full of a body builder’s 34 year old wife. If you do, immediately yelling "OMG, I thought you were my 20 year old girlfriend!" can save your life.
For the start of the deads try: pulls of plates, speed pulls, and some heavy non-bouncing deads for reps... Now this is where i differ in respect to band usage. If you're a beginner, don't use them. You can still make awesome gains without them. I went from a 315 squat to 620 w/o ever using them (in a year time frame). And from there, i've managed to push my lifts continually higher with minimal use of them. My belief is save them till you need them. If you're at level A don't use level C training tools.
i agree with mark on this completely. my squat went from barely 300 to 500 in the past 8 months doing basic westside with a 2 week excercise rotation. just pick a template and stick with it with nothing fancy and dont get ahead of yourself. chuck vogelpohl told me to stay away from bands on my max effort squat until i'm in the 700lb range and i intend on taking his advice to heart
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