GIFt us your lifts! (or other achievements!)
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@KickassAmazon76 Random but I just noticed your shoes in the squat. Are those lifting shoes? They look like it but GIF's can play tricks
If so do you like them? Do you potentially have a model name? Like I said random... Anyway keep up the good work!
nobullproject.com has a nice selection. They are quality. Have two pairs.2 -
GymGoddessGoals wrote: »@KickassAmazon76 Random but I just noticed your shoes in the squat. Are those lifting shoes? They look like it but GIF's can play tricks If so do you like them? Do you potentially have a model name? Like I said random... Anyway keep up the good work!
nobullproject.com has a nice selection. They are quality. Have two pairs.
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll have to check them out.1 -
@KickassAmazon76 Random but I just noticed your shoes in the squat. Are those lifting shoes? They look like it but GIF's can play tricks If so do you like them? Do you potentially have a model name? Like I said random... Anyway keep up the good work!
They ARE lifting shoes. I actually bought them off kijiji (buy/sell) from a guy for $100 (they were regularly about 180). I think they're adidas, but I'll check and let you know. - eta: yep Adidas Adipower.
I like them. They keep my feet from sliding around in my shoes, I can plant better, they don't slip, and they don't have give in the sole. It's like lifting barefoot, but with grippy bottoms and a very slight wedge.1 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »@KickassAmazon76 Random but I just noticed your shoes in the squat. Are those lifting shoes? They look like it but GIF's can play tricks If so do you like them? Do you potentially have a model name? Like I said random... Anyway keep up the good work!
They ARE lifting shoes. I actually bought them off kijiji (buy/sell) from a guy for $100 (they were regularly about 180). I think they're adidas, but I'll check and let you know. - eta: yep Adidas Adipower.
I like them. They keep my feet from sliding around in my shoes, I can plant better, they don't slip, and they don't have give in the sole. It's like lifting barefoot, but with grippy bottoms and a very slight wedge.
Thank you. I'll check them out as well.2 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »@KickassAmazon76 Random but I just noticed your shoes in the squat. Are those lifting shoes? They look like it but GIF's can play tricks If so do you like them? Do you potentially have a model name? Like I said random... Anyway keep up the good work!
They ARE lifting shoes. I actually bought them off kijiji (buy/sell) from a guy for $100 (they were regularly about 180). I think they're adidas, but I'll check and let you know. - eta: yep Adidas Adipower.
I like them. They keep my feet from sliding around in my shoes, I can plant better, they don't slip, and they don't have give in the sole. It's like lifting barefoot, but with grippy bottoms and a very slight wedge.
Thank you. I'll check them out as well.
Normally I wouldn't buy shoes used... but the guy used them 3 times. They were basically brand new and my size so I jumped at it! And they were an exact match (size and all) to a pair my buddy let me try on at the gym.
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Well... Today I was tired and running like crazy. Didn't get into my basement til after 8pm. But... I did it.
5x5@175lb. This is the last set, and it felt heavy, but I threw in an extra set of 5 after this set, so I am totally going for 180lb next round!
And for what it's worth... I often see posts from these amazing powerhouse women, squatting 300 and 400lbs, and I feel... Inadequate. Weak. Like a faker. Like I can't dare call myself a powerlifter.
It's at that point I need to remind myself that I am me... And this is badass for ME. And THAT is the ONLY thing that counts in terms of what I am lifting.
You know - I work out at a local gym - been going steady for about 2 years now - I’m the smallest guy there - all those guys lift way more than me - it used to bother me - but then i realized I’m not competing with them - I’ve got stronger since I started - I got my squat up to 205 last year then hurt my back and haven’t got past 185 since - recently started 5x5’s back up and completely deloaded and started over and adding the 5lbs per week - I’m just now back to 145 - in my head I want to get to a 300lb squat - 225 bench and at least a 115 ohp - will I make idk - but I’ll keep trying - you’re kicking *kitten* - keep up the grind - it’s inspiring my friend
I like your mindset. It’s all about being the best version of yourself. Regardless of age or stage of progression.8 -
Here goes...
Not a GIF but...shows beginning, full depth, and the ascent.
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DancingMoosie wrote: »Here goes...
Not a GIF but...shows beginning, full depth, and the ascent.
That’s great depth! Awesome lift.0 -
DancingMoosie wrote: »Here goes...
Not a GIF but...shows beginning, full depth, and the ascent.
That’s great depth! Awesome lift.
I concur! Great job and I'm so glad you shared!! ❤️1 -
More deadlifts. Honestly these are bad angles. Backside and front side look terrible. I have no Butt so it always looks like my back is rounding. But it went up easy. Supposed to be lighter day so maxed out at 365 for 5.
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More deadlifts. Honestly these are bad angles. Backside and front side look terrible. I have no Butt so it always looks like my back is rounding. But it went up easy. Supposed to be lighter day so maxed out at 365 for 5.
You make it look like you're just lifting the bar! It just goes up so easily! 😍1 -
DancingMoosie wrote: »Here goes...
Not a GIF but...shows beginning, full depth, and the ascent.
Great lift - look at your head/neck position in the first pic - try to maintain that all the way down - rather than looking straight ahead when you descend - this was suggested on the 5x5 Reddit sub - I tried it and it feels a bit more comfortable to me - I’m no expert just thought I’d pass along something that’s helped me - keep up the grind4 -
DancingMoosie wrote: »Here goes...
Not a GIF but...shows beginning, full depth, and the ascent.
How dare you cheat us out of a gif!?!
I’m kidding this is awesome. Nice squat.3 -
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I love this thread. Let’s keep it going everyone!5
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Idk how to post a video on here but pretty psyched that the 215 I pulled during my meet last month I was able to pull for 4.... 215 may not sound like much but I’m 122 and 4’11 so it sure does feel like it 🤣
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jennacole12 wrote: »Idk how to post a video on here but pretty psyched that the 215 I pulled during my meet last month I was able to pull for 4.... 215 may not sound like much but I’m 122 and 4’11 so it sure does feel like it 🤣
Get It! That’s a great pull. I’m impressed.2
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