Squat, Bench, Deadlift, Snatch, C&J: Post your best videos
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_incogNEATo_ wrote: »Not a rep PR, but the most I've deadlifted with heavier weights in a while. Finally getting things dialed in with my back and staying tight. Like I say in the description though, I got my back fixed and just totally forget about head position. I guess if I can get my head and neck in a neutral position, I'll be good.
Nice pulling!
I do something similar with my neck. No matter how hard I try, I can't break myself of it. When you see the demos of people unable to create or maintain arm or leg tension when their neck is placed in an extended position, it makes me think that I'm leaving some full body tension on the table (and by extension - kg's) when I pull. If you work it out, find a drill, a cue, whatever I'd be interested in hearing it!
It's one of those things that is emphasized a lot but I've never really understood it. I see a lot of elite lifters with their heads up and it's something I do too. Doesn't cause any problems and my deadlift is my best lift by far so I'm a little skeptical that it's an issue for everyone. Maybe a POSSIBLE issue for some people I'm thinking?
Yeah, I'm thinking of the old martial arts demonstration, where you can make someone lose tensile strength in a joint by having them resist a force and then putting their neck into extension.
Of course, it may have no bearing on torso tension in the DL. I actually feel weaker during my pull if I consciously try to put my head into neutral, so maybe it's just the way I'm supposed to lift....0 -
_incogNEATo_ wrote: »
Good example. For me it helps keep me from falling forward on near-maximal weights so I don't think I'll be changing anytime soon.3 -
_incogNEATo_ wrote: »
Good example. For me it helps keep me from falling forward on near-maximal weights so I don't think I'll be changing anytime soon.
I agree. I think I'm going to keep doing what works for me (until it doesn't...)
I pulled in oly shoes for a whole year because it didn't bother my SI Joint rehab. I don't care if everyone says it's non-optimal/wrong/stupid** it kept me healthy and in the game while I healed.
At a certain point you've got to do what keeps you moving forward and healthy and turn off the internet...
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Heaviest (and slowest) squat I have on video.
https://instagram.com/p/BED_qwBquD8/?taken-by=jondrees&hl=en1 -
DreesPerformanceTraining wrote: »Heaviest (and slowest) squat I have on video.
https://instagram.com/p/BED_qwBquD8/?taken-by=jondrees&hl=en
Nice fight! Great lift.0 -
nakedraygun wrote: »These are my best lifts to date:
405 lbs. Squat:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Sfo2Ix7g5o
My best bench press is 305 lbs, but I didn't get any video of it, so all I have this on of this one at 255 lbs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knet-jY89aU
525 lbs. deadlift:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Br0QGjsJpE
(Now that wasn't pretty.)
Well done!0 -
Weighted Pull Up Sesh for accessory back day today. Did mostly sets of 8 with 45 but did 2 sets of 5 with 70.
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Weighted Pull Up Sesh for accessory back day today. Did mostly sets of 8 with 45 but did 2 sets of 5 with 70.
Nice @Hornsby ! Im upto 50# 5x5 for my program right now0 -
Weighted Pull Up Sesh for accessory back day today. Did mostly sets of 8 with 45 but did 2 sets of 5 with 70.
Nice @Hornsby ! Im upto 50# 5x5 for my program right now
Nice! I think I did 4 sets of 8 with 45 with the 70 sets in the middle. Then finished it with 2 sets of 12 with 25. My damn wallet got stolen or lost somehow yesterday so had to let some aggression out. Lol. What a pain in the *kitten* losing your wallet is.
I really love that you guys kinda persuaded me to get a dip belt (whether y'all know you did or not). I really enjoy them. They just make me feel strong I guess. I train each body part twice a week and have started incorporating them as my first power and Hypertrophy sets. Who knows how it's working but I'm having fun and that's half the battle
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Weighted Pull Up Sesh for accessory back day today. Did mostly sets of 8 with 45 but did 2 sets of 5 with 70.
I miss doing these. Looks like its bringing you good returns.0 -
_incogNEATo_ wrote: »DreesPerformanceTraining wrote: »Heaviest (and slowest) squat I have on video.
https://instagram.com/p/BED_qwBquD8/?taken-by=jondrees&hl=en
Nice fight! Great lift.
Thanks. I figured I better stand up or it wouldn't make for a very good video.0 -
DreesPerformanceTraining wrote: »_incogNEATo_ wrote: »DreesPerformanceTraining wrote: »Heaviest (and slowest) squat I have on video.
https://instagram.com/p/BED_qwBquD8/?taken-by=jondrees&hl=en
Nice fight! Great lift.
Thanks. I figured I better stand up or it wouldn't make for a very good video.
Sometimes that motivation is all it takes.0 -
I agree. I think I'm going to keep doing what works for me (until it doesn't...)
I pulled in oly shoes for a whole year because it didn't bother my SI Joint rehab. I don't care if everyone says it's non-optimal/wrong/stupid** it kept me healthy and in the game while I healed.
At a certain point you've got to do what keeps you moving forward and healthy and turn off the internet...
(** delete as appropriate)
That's about right- keep doing what it works until it doesn't.
Also- I'm having a REALLY hard time wiht the quote/like/awesome buttons being right next to each other- I keep trying to quote and I hit like.
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_incogNEATo_ wrote: »Not a rep PR, but the most I've deadlifted with heavier weights in a while. Finally getting things dialed in with my back and staying tight. Like I say in the description though, I got my back fixed and just totally forget about head position. I guess if I can get my head and neck in a neutral position, I'll be good.
Nice pulling!
I do something similar with my neck. No matter how hard I try, I can't break myself of it. When you see the demos of people unable to create or maintain arm or leg tension when their neck is placed in an extended position, it makes me think that I'm leaving some full body tension on the table (and by extension - kg's) when I pull. If you work it out, find a drill, a cue, whatever I'd be interested in hearing it!
It's one of those things that is emphasized a lot but I've never really understood it. I see a lot of elite lifters with their heads up and it's something I do too. Doesn't cause any problems and my deadlift is my best lift by far so I'm a little skeptical that it's an issue for everyone. Maybe a POSSIBLE issue for some people I'm thinking?
I'm not terribly concerned about C-spine position for what it's worth. In new lifters though I think there's merit to the idea that C spine position may effect other spinal segments and so in that regard it might be worth addressing.
I do think it's minimally important overall. Then again I'm pretty much a poster boy for rounded back pulling,0 -
Weighted Pull Up Sesh for accessory back day today. Did mostly sets of 8 with 45 but did 2 sets of 5 with 70.
Nice @Hornsby ! Im upto 50# 5x5 for my program right now
Nice! I think I did 4 sets of 8 with 45 with the 70 sets in the middle. Then finished it with 2 sets of 12 with 25. My damn wallet got stolen or lost somehow yesterday so had to let some aggression out. Lol. What a pain in the *kitten* losing your wallet is.
I really love that you guys kinda persuaded me to get a dip belt (whether y'all know you did or not). I really enjoy them. They just make me feel strong I guess. I train each body part twice a week and have started incorporating them as my first power and Hypertrophy sets. Who knows how it's working but I'm having fun and that's half the battle
Glad we persuaded you, lol. I had gotten up to sets of 70-75 the last time I had them as part of my structured, progressive, program. Not sure why I ever stopped them...they always make me feel strong doing them. Would love to get them up to two full plates.0 -
Not my Best, I've pulled 2.5KG over this..... This make me Laugh - The gym lads discussed if i would get this - The answer was "Yes, he will - Not through strength, but coz he will NOT let go, will not give up"
This one, I was particularly pleased with. 220KG\485Lbs was a weight i had been pinned by in my past
Advice - I'm an agresssive lifter, so volume down...
I've hit 232.5KG\512.5Lbs Pass, and 237.5KG\523Lbs Fail (Commands) since this
Heaviest Bench to date:
Building back to all this, slowly, 4 months off has not helped. Squats going well, Bench is weak, and Deadlifts are Submax Single at 250KG\551Lbs... 7 weeks back in, Sucks being so weak
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Nice lifts! @CarlKRobbo
I kinda get the whole weak train after coming back. Nervous for what my squat and deadlift are going to be like reloading late next month.0 -
5kg pr on two board press today! Hit 100kg/220lb for a relatively easy single.
And all your dips and pull-ups are giving me the sads. The strength is there but my shoulders utterly hate both movements.0 -
Willbenchforcupcakes wrote: »And all your dips and pull-ups are giving me the sads. The strength is there but my shoulders utterly hate both movements.
Same here, which is why I don't do either.
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Willbenchforcupcakes wrote: »Nice lifts! @CarlKRobbo
I kinda get the whole weak train after coming back. Nervous for what my squat and deadlift are going to be like reloading late next month.
Thanks @Willbenchforcupcakes
As for the strength loss, i think i'm 2 weeks out from being where i started at the program that got me to the lifts above. To get back there will be another 2 months at least 0 -
Well, I am back at it,but only as a quasi-powerlifter in the meantime while the dumb chest injury heals. At least I am back in my garage gym.
Rebuilding and retooling my deadlift starts here. 410 hard triple. Last rep PR around this weight was 415x9.
https://youtu.be/XqyuvJ3qqLg
I knocked off 20 pounds in this reset.0 -
Nice solid form NDG0
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Nicely done Matt!
@CarlKRobbo - I've been on the injured list for lower body lifts for the last 11 1/2 months, although I've had medical clearance to reload since late November. Just had important competitions that were bench only and therefore reloading didn't make much sense. 41 days and then I get to see what has happened o my upper range0 -
Thanks Dana!Willbenchforcupcakes wrote: »Nicely done Matt!
From this morning, hit my rep goal of 8 at 330 lbs. In the meantime, I am going to continue to build my squat while I reset on bench and deadlift.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxjJrw54XJc 3 -
nakedraygun wrote: »
Thanks Dana!Willbenchforcupcakes wrote: »Nicely done Matt!
From this morning, hit my rep goal of 8 at 330 lbs. In the meantime, I am going to continue to build my squat while I reset on bench and deadlift.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxjJrw54XJc
Looks good mate.
It's funny that we've got such a similar squat style. I wonder if we've got the same limb/torso ratio's even though I'm a hobbit and you're a corn-fed giant (or whatever they're feeding you in Wisconsin)?0 -
nakedraygun wrote: »
Thanks Dana!Willbenchforcupcakes wrote: »Nicely done Matt!
From this morning, hit my rep goal of 8 at 330 lbs. In the meantime, I am going to continue to build my squat while I reset on bench and deadlift.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxjJrw54XJc
I love watching you lift. Seriously just makes me happy2 -
Giant? lol. You should see some of the younger high school athletes out here nowadays, both men and women. They tower over me. CrazyLooks good mate.
It's funny that we've got such a similar squat style. I wonder if we've got the same limb/torso ratio's even though I'm a hobbit and you're a corn-fed giant (or whatever they're feeding you in Wisconsin)?
IDK, perhaps this is a case where lengths of body parts are not as relevant, but strengths and weakness in muscle groups that affect technique are?
Why thanks! I think I love lifting as much as you love watching me lift!Willbenchforcupcakes wrote: »I love watching you lift. Seriously just makes me happy
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nakedraygun wrote: »
Giant? lol. You should see some of the younger high school athletes out here nowadays, both men and women. They tower over me. CrazyLooks good mate.
It's funny that we've got such a similar squat style. I wonder if we've got the same limb/torso ratio's even though I'm a hobbit and you're a corn-fed giant (or whatever they're feeding you in Wisconsin)?
IDK, perhaps this is a case where lengths of body parts are not as relevant, but strengths and weakness in muscle groups that affect technique are?
Why thanks! I think I love lifting as much as you love watching me lift!Willbenchforcupcakes wrote: »I love watching you lift. Seriously just makes me happy
Aww thanks Matt! I'm having a minor freak out meltdown over my next meet. I think it's hitting home just how big it is and how many people will be watching, not necessarily in person but on the live stream.0
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