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Of course lol
you let people work in?
If so...we could be best friends
But no one really squats at my gym
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But no one really squats at my gym
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My old gym had a pull-up/dip station that was a sturdier looking version of the one in the pic below but the same size and setup. The pull-up bar was just part if the frame with no extension and the dip handles were right on the frame.
I was setting up to do weighted dips and as I'm stepping up to get into position this guy walks up on the other side and reaches for the pull-up bar, while I'm practically inside the frame! We would have literally been chest to chest, I was like "sorry man I'm about to do a set" he goes "oh, ok" and steps back. I get up, in suspended on the dip handles with like 90lbs strapped to my waist and before I could do the first rep he steps forward and reaches up again. I had to step back down I was like "What the #%*! are you doing?!" I literally had to explain to him that it would be weird for us to go at the same time. He's the type of guy, when the subway car is 99% empty he sits down right next to you cause that's the seat he likes.
I was setting up to do weighted dips and as I'm stepping up to get into position this guy walks up on the other side and reaches for the pull-up bar, while I'm practically inside the frame! We would have literally been chest to chest, I was like "sorry man I'm about to do a set" he goes "oh, ok" and steps back. I get up, in suspended on the dip handles with like 90lbs strapped to my waist and before I could do the first rep he steps forward and reaches up again. I had to step back down I was like "What the #%*! are you doing?!" I literally had to explain to him that it would be weird for us to go at the same time. He's the type of guy, when the subway car is 99% empty he sits down right next to you cause that's the seat he likes.
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Just vary up the different types of grips with bicep curls. That should do the trick.
My physio said I have huge pretty big forearms for a slim build. Might be from carrying my heavy DSLR as well.
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Lifted heavy for the first time since college football training. lol Got up 275 once. Feels good to know I still have some strength.
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Sounds like you were low key getting hit on hahaha
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About as douchey as wanting a 6 pack while being incapable of beching 225
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bigboss
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Ohhh the feels this is going to cause. Thank you.
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An hr of just squats? That's front and back squats right
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Nah just back. Im including foam rolling, warm ups and rest breaks in that time.
On all 3 lifts I take at least a hour to do them, then hit accessories. PL training is different then what most in here do.
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I'm curious on what an hour squat routine looks like. Like how many sets, rest time, etc.
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Damn, just back squats. What's that, like 15-20 sets?
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At what point do you start thinking about using a belt on back squats?
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When i did smolov i was taking 15 minute breaks and it took 2.5 hours to finish.
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Its not even really about the amount of volume, its the intensity of the work being done.
For my last 5x5 about a month ago before my prep, I would take 5 minutes minimum up to 10 or a little more minutes to rest between sets. This is common amongst all Plers, 10 mins is nothing to some guys. You gotta remember if your training at 90% of your max thats taxing as hell on your body and the slightest breakdown in form can **** you up, so rest is key.
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Man smolov is crazing isn't it? Does it have to squat 4 times a week to start?
Everyone gets great results from it though, Ive seen people get a good bit of lbs to their bench just by running it.
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Whenever you want to, then gradually over time increase the weight before you add it.
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I'm at about 360lb max rep back squat. Wanted to increase that this month, and wasn't exactly sure if at a higher weight i should be throwing it on.
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Well theres going to be some (2 lol) guys in here that tell you not to use one and then some people will say use it whenever you want.
In my opinion as long as your doing some training without one, I have a day where I never put one on for squats, then you will be fine. Even when you wear one its not like it takes your core out completely. For example if you keep getting stronger, by the time you hit 400lb then you should be able to take the belt off and hit 360 belt less no problem. ja feel me?
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That new avy is sick Boss. What's it from?
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I can dig it. Thanks for the insight.
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Wow, 2.5 hrs of squatting. *cue all the gifs*
Had no idea PL training was like this.
Had no idea PL training was like this.
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Yeah man, of course thats just my personal opinion based off what has worked for me.
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Its the logo for Westside Barbell. Its the owners old dog, Nitro. I have a friend whose from the town where its located. I personally just think its badass lol
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Yup 4x per week, on week 4 i collapsed on the floor after my last set and started cramping everywhere lol
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lol that **** will make a man or a boy out of ya quick.
Do you follow a BBBSM program or something else? I know a little bit about from what Brandon Campbell posts on YT.
