Squat, Bench, Deadlift, Snatch, C&J: Post your best videos
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LolBroScience wrote: »TresaAswegan wrote: »
235x3's. Comparing my wide/narrow stance squat. I thought narrow felt stronger, but I think I'm going to be sticking with wide for now.
Same... I've always felt more stable and much stronger with a narrow stance, but I'm trying to widen.
Yes! Coming out of the hole especially, I thought I felt much more solid with a narrow stance. Wider has been feeling like my glutes/hams lag behind for a split second, which made me nervous.
I tried 245 after this and had someone watch both, and he immediately said to go wide and pointed out that I lose speed mid way when I go narrow.
Testing max next week, hopefully I'll be able to push it a little more than last time now that I feel more confident with the wide stance!0 -
TresaAswegan wrote: »LolBroScience wrote: »TresaAswegan wrote: »
235x3's. Comparing my wide/narrow stance squat. I thought narrow felt stronger, but I think I'm going to be sticking with wide for now.
Same... I've always felt more stable and much stronger with a narrow stance, but I'm trying to widen.
Yes! Coming out of the hole especially, I thought I felt much more solid with a narrow stance. Wider has been feeling like my glutes/hams lag behind for a split second, which made me nervous.
I tried 245 after this and had someone watch both, and he immediately said to go wide and pointed out that I lose speed mid way when I go narrow.
Testing max next week, hopefully I'll be able to push it a little more than last time now that I feel more confident with the wide stance!
funny- I have a similar thing-makes me feel better that I'm not crazy. I feel stronger/more solid narrower but it definitely isn't as comfortable or smooth. I haven't analyzed enough to really see the difference. Constantly playing with that to get it "just right"1 -
Matched my bench pr from last spring today on bench. 305x1. 325 later this spring is looking more possible now.
Also happy with it because I've been out of the gym since Dec 5 with a sinus infection (on antibiotics) and a chest cold. Finally feeling human again.
https://youtu.be/BgrzolLURtU 9 -
No video unfortunately, because slingshot benching in a public gym with no real training partners is interesting enough...
But managed 205 lbs x 1 for a slingshot bench max yesterday! A little tough through my sticking point, but I was pretty happy with how fast it felt!
Working my way through different gym regulars to be spotters on bench max days, this guy was all right! Probably would have stopped after 185 had he not been so encouraging.
Thinking my straight weight max is around 165? Testing next week.6 -
TresaAswegan wrote: »No video unfortunately, because slingshot benching in a public gym with no real training partners is interesting enough...
But managed 205 lbs x 1 for a slingshot bench max yesterday! A little tough through my sticking point, but I was pretty happy with how fast it felt!
Working my way through different gym regulars to be spotters on bench max days, this guy was all right! Probably would have stopped after 185 had he not been so encouraging.
Thinking my straight weight max is around 165? Testing next week.
Awesome job with the slingshot! I used mine today for 2 sets of 2 with 275 lbs and my sticking point is about 3-4" from lockout. I think I need to program more accessory lifts that hammer my triceps to improve my bench.1 -
DeadliftsandDonuts wrote: »TresaAswegan wrote: »No video unfortunately, because slingshot benching in a public gym with no real training partners is interesting enough...
But managed 205 lbs x 1 for a slingshot bench max yesterday! A little tough through my sticking point, but I was pretty happy with how fast it felt!
Working my way through different gym regulars to be spotters on bench max days, this guy was all right! Probably would have stopped after 185 had he not been so encouraging.
Thinking my straight weight max is around 165? Testing next week.
Awesome job with the slingshot! I used mine today for 2 sets of 2 with 275 lbs and my sticking point is about 3-4" from lockout. I think I need to program more accessory lifts that hammer my triceps to improve my bench.
I've been trying to get a lot more close grip bench in, plus other tricep accessories I don't do very often.
This is only my 2nd month on my current program, but it has me finding my weakness and getting excited to smash them!1 -
piperdown44 wrote: »Matched my bench pr from last spring today on bench. 305x1. 325 later this spring is looking more possible now.
Also happy with it because I've been out of the gym since Dec 5 with a sinus infection (on antibiotics) and a chest cold. Finally feeling human again.
Bro, you got 315.2 -
My coach is truly trying to kill me. Rdls for my third pulling day of the week. Pretty sure that this is a rep pr at 110kg, even for rdls
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More skwats. Speed day- 245x5x2, 265x1x2 - I think that's a rep PR? Haven't worked with anything above 250 for reps before. Had to modify a little because I couldn't get to the other gym to squat with box and chains, so I added a little weight to try to get a similar RPE. I think this still felt a little easier though. Box squats kick my buttttt.
And a clip of sumo, I did 235x8x2. First reps of the last few sets were feeling pretty fast! Might be figuring it out finally. I've been trying to pull sumo at least 1-2x a month.4 -
TresaAswegan wrote: »No video unfortunately, because slingshot benching in a public gym with no real training partners is interesting enough...
But managed 205 lbs x 1 for a slingshot bench max yesterday! A little tough through my sticking point, but I was pretty happy with how fast it felt!
Working my way through different gym regulars to be spotters on bench max days, this guy was all right! Probably would have stopped after 185 had he not been so encouraging.
Thinking my straight weight max is around 165? Testing next week.
I haven't uses a sling shot yet- I'd like to at some point- but ugh- more things to buy- I need to get a new belt first. finding a good spotter is such a *thing*- I get really annoyed when my regular people aren't there.
Also- you're recent squat video- the wheel on the far side when the video isn't rolling yet totally makes it look you like you have Guinness record style boobs. I was like- HOLY CHIT- props for being so dedicated with such boobage- then- it was just the weight.Willbenchforcupcakes wrote: »My coach is truly trying to kill me. Rdls for my third pulling day of the week. Pretty sure that this is a rep pr at 110kg, even for rdls
I heart those pants so much.0 -
TresaAswegan wrote: »No video unfortunately, because slingshot benching in a public gym with no real training partners is interesting enough...
But managed 205 lbs x 1 for a slingshot bench max yesterday! A little tough through my sticking point, but I was pretty happy with how fast it felt!
Working my way through different gym regulars to be spotters on bench max days, this guy was all right! Probably would have stopped after 185 had he not been so encouraging.
Thinking my straight weight max is around 165? Testing next week.
I haven't uses a sling shot yet- I'd like to at some point- but ugh- more things to buy- I need to get a new belt first. finding a good spotter is such a *thing*- I get really annoyed when my regular people aren't there.
Also- you're recent squat video- the wheel on the far side when the video isn't rolling yet totally makes it look you like you have Guinness record style boobs. I was like- HOLY CHIT- props for being so dedicated with such boobage- then- it was just the weight.Willbenchforcupcakes wrote: »My coach is truly trying to kill me. Rdls for my third pulling day of the week. Pretty sure that this is a rep pr at 110kg, even for rdls
I heart those pants so much.
I am in complete and utter love with them. And the feather leggings. I'm super jealous that you have the brick ones and want them so bad!1 -
@JoRocka I'm laughing so hard at "Guinness record style boobs" hahahahahaha
Sling shot work is so much fun! Had my regular max weight flying!1 -
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Holy *kitten*.
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL2 -
Ran a mock meet today. Deadlifts were super exciting for me today. 1st attempt was 235lbs, 2nd attempt was 245lbs and 3rd attempt was 265lbs for an 11.5lb PR! And because it was a mock meet I was all YOLO and decided to try 275lbs. It was slow and ugly but I locked it out and didn't hitch! I have to say today was a good day
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Swollen hands and elbows, but some reps that eluded me the last two months.
130x15
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Finally failed on my 20 rep squat program...last rep too ugh...
Strength was down on everything today and ended up dropping weight just to get some more reps in.
https://youtu.be/Ymh_zHiAQUA 3 -
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I wasn't planning on putting this up when I took it. But I need some additional input on depth. I didn't think I quite got there on the 1st rep, thought the 2nd was maybe OK. I asked one of the other competitive powerlifters at my gym and he thought they both looked parallel. I kinda stumbled a little coming out off the pins, but I don't think that really affected me, as everything from 315 on up felt really heavy today. So what do you guys (and gals) think of this attempt at 385x2? I know the lighting and angle (and the black shorts don't help) make it difficult to see the hip crease.
eta: I'm totally counting this on my exercise log, BTW.2 -
@TROberts - depends on fed. Ipf/raw I could see that getting redlighted on depth all day long, but I know a couple gpc lifters who squat to that depth on the platform and are fine.0
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I was whiny today. So whiny one of the strength coaches took a look at my program and went, "well, today is better than your bench day ... holy *kitten* you have a lot of *kitten* days in here"
Box squats supersetted with pause squats. Followed by deads.5 -
1st didn't look parallel based on thigh angle, 2nd was better/deeper but still I think It'd be shallow in the stricter feds.I wasn't planning on putting this up when I took it. But I need some additional input on depth. I didn't think I quite got there on the 1st rep, thought the 2nd was maybe OK. I asked one of the other competitive powerlifters at my gym and he thought they both looked parallel. I kinda stumbled a little coming out off the pins, but I don't think that really affected me, as everything from 315 on up felt really heavy today. So what do you guys (and gals) think of this attempt at 385x2? I know the lighting and angle (and the black shorts don't help) make it difficult ...
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I wasn't planning on putting this up when I took it. But I need some additional input on depth. I didn't think I quite got there on the 1st rep, thought the 2nd was maybe OK. I asked one of the other competitive powerlifters at my gym and he thought they both looked parallel. I kinda stumbled a little coming out off the pins, but I don't think that really affected me, as everything from 315 on up felt really heavy today. So what do you guys (and gals) think of this attempt at 385x2? I know the lighting and angle (and the black shorts don't help) make it difficult to see the hip crease.
eta: I'm totally counting this on my exercise log, BTW.
I'm sorry but those would get three reds. Keep working on it. I know when the weight feels heavy, the tendency is to cut them high. I do the same thing. It's like a survival instinct.1 -
juliewatkin wrote: »I'm sorry but those would get three reds. Keep working on it. I know when the weight feels heavy, the tendency is to cut them high. I do the same thing. It's like a survival instinct.
this is my constant struggle- I bail constantly about 3" to high.
(can't see video at work to comment- but this- this comment is my life)0 -
345 lb dead for a 20 lb PR since last month. Up 40 lbs in the last two months.
Whuuuuut.8 -
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Sorry for *another* post.
295 lb squat max today. My all time best was previously 300 at 30 lbs higher body weight. Should have just slapped some 2.5's on for the heck of it! Still really happy, basically matched it
Running two 3 week cycles back to back next. Taking to my coach to figure out how we can get me more acclimated to heavy squats. (I tried 315 after and missed, but mostly I was disappointed the confidence wasn't there with the heavy weight.
Regardless, awesome cycle, awesome max week. Strongest and most confident I have ever been.8 -
As fast as you got that up, you probably could have thrown 10s on there. Skip the 2.5s. HahaTresaAswegan wrote: »
Sorry for *another* post.
295 lb squat max today. My all time best was previously 300 at 30 lbs higher body weight. Should have just slapped some 2.5's on for the heck of it! Still really happy, basically matched it
Running two 3 week cycles back to back next. Taking to my coach to figure out how we can get me more acclimated to heavy squats. (I tried 315 after and missed, but mostly I was disappointed the confidence wasn't there with the heavy weight.
Regardless, awesome cycle, awesome max week. Strongest and most confident I have ever been.1 -
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As fast as you got that up, you probably could have thrown 10s on there. Skip the 2.5s. HahaTresaAswegan wrote: »
Sorry for *another* post.
295 lb squat max today. My all time best was previously 300 at 30 lbs higher body weight. Should have just slapped some 2.5's on for the heck of it! Still really happy, basically matched it
Running two 3 week cycles back to back next. Taking to my coach to figure out how we can get me more acclimated to heavy squats. (I tried 315 after and missed, but mostly I was disappointed the confidence wasn't there with the heavy weight.
Regardless, awesome cycle, awesome max week. Strongest and most confident I have ever been.
Oh I did! But mental block + some technical flaws and this was not my day for it.1
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