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MtlGuitarist97
United States1539 Posts
On January 23 2013 08:34 decafchicken wrote: Mtl, look into doing pistol squats. Plyometrics like box jumps and sprints etc are good too. Hmm, will those be an issue with my tight hamstrings? I've been foam rolling every day and stretching almost every day, but I can see it being a limiting factor. Also, really nice lifts Decaf, I always look forward to your Oly lifts =) | ||
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decafchicken
United States20166 Posts
Thanks for the kind words! | ||
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Deadeight
United Kingdom1629 Posts
On January 23 2013 09:16 HornyHerring wrote: Never heared him saying that, but he's always advocating perfecting form and safety is his number one priority with exercises. And well, squats aren't among the safest exercises, that's for sure. You can do all kinds of funky shit on a physioball as well. And doing 200 hlr reps is really out of my league. :D @Mtl: Lunges and jumping lunges are pretty cool. Ah sorry, I meant 200 crunches, I formed that sentence pretty poorly. One of my issues with crunches is I end up doing about 100 in a set, but with HLRs I feel trashed after about 8 if I do them strict and slow. | ||
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MtlGuitarist97
United States1539 Posts
On January 23 2013 09:56 decafchicken wrote: Nah its mostly quads and glutes, the limiting factor will be the stabilization and balance, they're pretty difficult. Start adding weight overhead and they'll get super hard lol. Keep up the stretching and rolling though. Thanks for the kind words! Yeah, I've actually been working with medicine balls (especially on one leg) and weighted jumps on one leg to help increase leg strength and balance. I've actually avoided doing barbell exercises because I wanted to train every muscle in my body pretty equally just in balance and lighter weights so that when I start barbell exercises I don't have any ridiculous muscle imbalances. But thanks decaf, hope to *eventually* join the likes of you and Blonde and extrem3. Edit: Also, anyone know where the best place to get a weighted vest is and around how much they'll run me money wise? I can do a decent amount of pull ups (around 12-15, haven't measured my max in a while) and I wanted to start adding more challenges to them. I know I could google, but I'm lazy  | ||
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decafchicken
United States20166 Posts
I hope to join their likes too :-P im not even close to a triple bw deadlift | ||
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MrBitter
United States2940 Posts
I feel. So. Good. Can't wait to hit it hard again tomorrow. Sauna is legit. I need to visit it more. | ||
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MtlGuitarist97
United States1539 Posts
On January 23 2013 10:45 decafchicken wrote: I think they're kinda expensive. Better off with a weight belt or dumbell between your legs till you get to heavier weights. I hope to join their likes too :-P im not even close to a triple bw deadlift Ok. Only reason I wanted the vest is cause it seemed easier to store and bring to the gym, but if I can get a weight belt that would be just as good (I also have a pretty handy supply of them since I go scuba diving in the summer). Lol, I don't understand how Blonde actually does it, it seems kind of ridiculous. | ||
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Rixxe
United Kingdom136 Posts
On January 23 2013 18:46 MtlGuitarist97 wrote: Ok. Only reason I wanted the vest is cause it seemed easier to store and bring to the gym, but if I can get a weight belt that would be just as good (I also have a pretty handy supply of them since I go scuba diving in the summer). Lol, I don't understand how Blonde actually does it, it seems kind of ridiculous. Think it's easier to use a Karate belt (or something similar) and just tie it around plates. It's not exactly comfy when you've got 55kg hanging around your waist, but it does the job. | ||
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MtlGuitarist97
United States1539 Posts
On January 23 2013 19:22 Rixxe wrote: Think it's easier to use a Karate belt (or something similar) and just tie it around plates. It's not exactly comfy when you've got 55kg hanging around your waist, but it does the job. Well the weight belt I have is basically a big padded belt with a zipper on it and compartments to store each weight. You can store up to around 12 lbs per compartment (it's more about the size of the weight being used more than anything) and you never have to worry about it slipping (completely adjustable). It's also decently comfortable, seeing as how I was able to swim in it for hours at a time, lol. But the karate belt does seem like it would work, just seems like the weights would get uncomfortable after a while. | ||
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Osmoses
Sweden5302 Posts
On January 23 2013 17:05 MrBitter wrote: Felt like I needed an extra recovery day, so instead of lifting I swam and hit the sauna tonight. I feel. So. Good. Can't wait to hit it hard again tomorrow. Sauna is legit. I need to visit it more. I like saunas, but I hate naked mouthbreathers, which is why I usually skip it. | ||
zatic
Zurich15366 Posts
On January 23 2013 17:05 MrBitter wrote: Can't wait to hit it hard again tomorrow. Sauna is legit. I need to visit it more. Did you ever go to the Sauna during your stay in Germany? | ||
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ShadeR
Australia7535 Posts
I don't know if it's some fuckery with my hip exstensors/flexors but i went back to rippletoe's vid and honed in on what he was saying about "HEEEP DRIAAVE" So back to the squat rack i went and lo and behold almost no hip swing! Just mentally envisioning my ass thrusting up and down during reps fixed my form. Anyway was wondering if anyone knew what cause this odd motion of the hips because it is still present (tough drastically reduced). Presently i think it's caused by some sort of imbalance or flexibility issue in my hips but i'm not sure. ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/2luVzn7.png) Edit: you guyss mirin dat ass? Oh yeah and Tough Mudder was awesome fun. I'm the one with the stupid sunnies on. + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/aQjFmnS.jpg) + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/rCeeAOT.jpg) | ||
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mordek
United States12705 Posts
For me weight shifts on to my right leg and my right knee seems to go lower and further forward. 99% sure it's my left hamstring being a wuss for the most part. | ||
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ShadeR
Australia7535 Posts
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phyre112
United States3090 Posts
On January 24 2013 00:29 ShadeR wrote: Yeah i started thinking for a bit that my right quad was obviously too mass for the rest of my frame, but that certainly isn't the case T.T most likely just certain muscle groups in one leg are stronger than the other, and it's forcing you to the side. The fix is just to try to force yourself the other direction most of the time, and perhaps to add one-legged lower body work. | ||
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KOVU
Denmark708 Posts
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MrBitter
United States2940 Posts
Your blog is the exact reason why I never went to sauna in Germany.  | ||
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farvacola
United States18866 Posts
On January 24 2013 00:29 ShadeR wrote: Yeah i started thinking for a bit that my right quad was obviously too mass for the rest of my frame, but that certainly isn't the case T.T Our of curiosity, have you ever been to a podiatrist? Part of the reason I had knee trouble had to do with years of not knowing that my right foot had a much higher arch than my left, which is usually not a problem for anyone who doesn't squat or do heavy dual leg work. But, if you work out your legs with any sort of intensity and regularity, that slight imbalance in the foot will work it's way up your leg, and in my case it ended up causing a sinking of the sacroiliac joint in the hip, which literally throws off every aspect of normal leg motion mechanics. Just something to consider  | ||
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GoTuNk!
Chile4591 Posts
Vids soon. FUCK YEAH | ||
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mordek
United States12705 Posts
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