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I have short arms so I HATE deadlifting. I pull conventional, but I feel like sumo SHOULD be more comfortable for me. I've given it a shot before, but it just does not feel right at all.
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Sheeeeeeeeeeet!
I'll do Yoga in a heartbeat. Wish I had the time, don't care what the next man thinks. Whatever helps me feel better.
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I stretch for a good 10-15 minutes before every workout now. I feel so much better for my workouts and it helps control my nagging lower back issues. I was pissed that the sauna was malfunctioning again today, I had a hoodie and sweats on and barely broke a sweat after 5 minutes.
Btw whats a good way to incorporate more squats into my week? I only squat every 3 days, might make it a mission to try to have no more than a day or two inbetween squat days and kinda just throw it in wherever I can. Is this a sound strategy? Btw due to a minor hip flexor issue I do 135 for reps only.
Btw whats a good way to incorporate more squats into my week? I only squat every 3 days, might make it a mission to try to have no more than a day or two inbetween squat days and kinda just throw it in wherever I can. Is this a sound strategy? Btw due to a minor hip flexor issue I do 135 for reps only.
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Anybody have a link to a daily workout routine that would help me get started?
Have a 24 Hr membership.
Have a 24 Hr membership.
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If you're doing squats twice a week, why do more?
Also, is there any difference between front squats, high bar, etc or are they just different ways to do the same thing?
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BB.com is a good start
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No offense but uh...
Youre giving me squattingn advice, but then asking whats the difference between high bar/low bar and front squatting?
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Well what's your goal? If you're just trying to get stronger I recommend Stronglifts 5x5
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Was going to put that in my original post. Well, mainly looking to start lifting to get in better shape. Not trying to get super strong or compete or anything like that. I will take a look at that. Thanks for the recommendation.
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I just asked a question.No offense but uh...
Youre giving me squattingn advice, but then asking whats the difference between high bar/low bar and front squatting?
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Squat everyday, in some way, shape or form... [emoji]128557[/emoji]
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Thats like me giving advice on what car someone should buy and then asking whats the difference between AWD, FWD, and RWD.
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Where in that post, did I give you any direction?
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Lowbar is generally used by powerlifters because of effect on leverages. Mainly for squatting just to parallel. High bar for deeper squats/Olympic training
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I just do regular deadlifts. 5'9" with equal proportions. Arms vs. legs.
Dl day tomorrow for me. I might go swoop some chalk and just see if I can join the 315 club. No idea what my max is I never tried to find out. I think I'll try chalk before straps. Going to try that w/ overhand. I think I can get it if I don't wipe myself out first.
Tried resistance band bench today. The selection of bands sucked and one pulled way harder even though they were the same. Will try again at a different gym.
Dl day tomorrow for me. I might go swoop some chalk and just see if I can join the 315 club. No idea what my max is I never tried to find out. I think I'll try chalk before straps. Going to try that w/ overhand. I think I can get it if I don't wipe myself out first.
Tried resistance band bench today. The selection of bands sucked and one pulled way harder even though they were the same. Will try again at a different gym.
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Any opinions or reviews for the bowflex dumbbells? Figured it would be good for the crib when i cant make it to the gym.
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Yes, front squats the bar is across your shoulder/chest area, then back squats are obviously on your back. Technically high bar/ mid bar/ low bar are all the same lift with just different bar placement, putting the bar in different spots will use certain muscles slightly different. Powerlifters usually use more of a low bar position where as olympic lifters use more of a high bar position.
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I have become way more comfortable with low bar squats and sumo deadlifts.
I really like sumo deads i am tall-ish (6 foot). I feel like i can lift more sumo because it shortens the motion for me by a good amount.
Low bar squatting hasn't been as big of a revelation to me. But it has helped a little. It was def a tough transition though for me. Took about 2 months before i didn't feel like my wrists were going to snap off
I really like sumo deads i am tall-ish (6 foot). I feel like i can lift more sumo because it shortens the motion for me by a good amount.
Low bar squatting hasn't been as big of a revelation to me. But it has helped a little. It was def a tough transition though for me. Took about 2 months before i didn't feel like my wrists were going to snap off
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I have them. They're legit. Just make sure both sides are on the same setting or you will jam them up. Also make sure to put them back straight before you change the weight or you will jam them again. Just pay attention to that and you will be good.
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first day of candito has me feeling bad man.
I gotta re-adjust my squat numbers and work on conditioning.
anything past 4 reps was not happening...had to drop the weight just to finish then following it up with DL? [emoji]128557[/emoji]
I gotta re-adjust my squat numbers and work on conditioning.
anything past 4 reps was not happening...had to drop the weight just to finish then following it up with DL? [emoji]128557[/emoji]
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Then just break it up? e.g. do 4 reps, rest a minute, then get the rest?
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What's your food and water intake looking like?
I'm currently doing a 5x5 with Friday being prescribed as the "heavy" day. I had a huge bowl at Chipotle for lunch that day. BLASTED through my sets that evening.
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Bruh don't feel bad day one isn't a day one
You need to work up to day one trust me.My max 1 rep squat is 365. Day one is 290lbs by 6 by 4. Like na. I need 2 weeks leading up to that where I squat 2 times a week and condition up to that. I failed miserably my first try, i took 2 weeks straight and just trained up to get back to "day one" and start over. I finally did it and still felt like i was gonna pass out and vomit when i was done and then im supposed to go deadlift 370 x 6 x 2
You can readjust your numbers if you want but it is possible to do if you train to get there. But going in cold like oh i squat once a week and work up to about 335lbs for heavy doubles. Na ain't cutting it ive been there.
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Did you put in a true 1rm or estimated?
Don't forget that his "program" is just a cookie cutter template. Its not catered to anyone.
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