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  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
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    Would this be considered high bar? Trying to put the bar lower feels so strange. I don't really have much "meat" to set the bar on and feel secure. I did not feel the bar rubbing the posterior scapular today, though. So that was better.
  • kinetixtrainer2
    kinetixtrainer2 Posts: 9,274 Member
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    Would this be considered high bar? Trying to put the bar lower feels so strange. I don't really have much "meat" to set the bar on and feel secure. I did not feel the bar rubbing the posterior scapular today, though. So that was better.

    This looks more close to low bar squat to me. You’re just on or slightly above your rear delts.

    Looks like a great squat.
  • Minion_training_program
    Minion_training_program Posts: 13,438 Member
    I have serious muscle definition envy. I would say quad envy, but the calves, triceps, and pretty much every muscle has it. Lol

    Killing it, C.

    Agreed...100%!
  • dsc84
    dsc84 Posts: 208 Member
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    Would this be considered high bar? Trying to put the bar lower feels so strange. I don't really have much "meat" to set the bar on and feel secure. I did not feel the bar rubbing the posterior scapular today, though. So that was better.
    Definitely looks more low bar than high bar to me. Switching to low bar can feel weird at first, but over time it becomes the norm and high bar will feel weird. The Squat looks great. Best thing is if it doesn't feel better after trying it for a bit, you can always move to high bar and try other things (pad, towel, etc.) for the the posterior Scapular rubbing.

    Reverse Fly's and face pulls can help build up the rear delt giving you more "meat" to lock it on if it becomes a concern.
  • dsc84
    dsc84 Posts: 208 Member
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    Felt weak on legs today. All the racks were taken so I started with extensions.
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    End of the spam 😂😏

    Always killing it.
  • jennacole12
    jennacole12 Posts: 1,167 Member
    Freaky shoulder muscles? Lol

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    I think my form needs work, too.

    As for the form, you lend a little bit too far to the back at the top, making your back curve, aka cranking the weight.
    How is your stance?

    A good way to fix this, is stand with 1 feet in front of the other, preferable your weaker leg in front, if you want to make it easy, or stronger leg in front to make it a little harder.

    If that doesn't work, my coach always told me to lower the weight untill i got it right, better lower weight with good form, rather than high weight with bad form.

    Also, for this particular exercise, you do not need to extend your arms fully at the bottem, you can have a little bend in the elbow. Because now at the start, your elbos push back, behind your back as well, making the ROM kinda useless.
    Your elbows should not be moving back and forward, this indicates you are doing too heavy, which can lead to injuries in the long run

    Do you have microplates Sandy? If not, i suggest getting them. It's a game changer for sure

    I love all this advice!!! I often wonder about fill extension and the pros/cons and also am gonna try the foot placement!
  • kinetixtrainer2
    kinetixtrainer2 Posts: 9,274 Member
    dsc84 wrote: »
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    Felt weak on legs today. All the racks were taken so I started with extensions.
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    End of the spam 😂😏

    Always killing it.

    Thank you brother !
  • jennacole12
    jennacole12 Posts: 1,167 Member
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    End of the spam 😂😏

    Feel free to spam anytime 😍😂👏🏻 Also, loving how you do the single leg extensions and curls.... I’m gonna try adding that!
  • jennacole12
    jennacole12 Posts: 1,167 Member
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    Would this be considered high bar? Trying to put the bar lower feels so strange. I don't really have much "meat" to set the bar on and feel secure. I did not feel the bar rubbing the posterior scapular today, though. So that was better.

    I agree it always feels strange to me also, I used to bruise a lot but the. It just sort of stopped, not sure if I just got used to it or just don’t notice it anymore lol. Either way form looks great!
  • kinetixtrainer2
    kinetixtrainer2 Posts: 9,274 Member
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    End of the spam 😂😏

    Feel free to spam anytime 😍😂👏🏻 Also, loving how you do the single leg extensions and curls.... I’m gonna try adding that!

    Thank you and let me know what you think. They 🔥!
  • Minion_training_program
    Minion_training_program Posts: 13,438 Member
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    End of the spam 😂😏

    Feel free to spam anytime 😍😂👏🏻 Also, loving how you do the single leg extensions and curls.... I’m gonna try adding that!

    Thank you and let me know what you think. They 🔥!

    I actually never do them with both legs 🙈, since i wanna train my weaker leg, that is a great way to do it
  • Minion_training_program
    Minion_training_program Posts: 13,438 Member
    Freaky shoulder muscles? Lol

    covyxwgkit3y.gif

    I think my form needs work, too.

    As for the form, you lend a little bit too far to the back at the top, making your back curve, aka cranking the weight.
    How is your stance?

    A good way to fix this, is stand with 1 feet in front of the other, preferable your weaker leg in front, if you want to make it easy, or stronger leg in front to make it a little harder.

    If that doesn't work, my coach always told me to lower the weight untill i got it right, better lower weight with good form, rather than high weight with bad form.

    Also, for this particular exercise, you do not need to extend your arms fully at the bottem, you can have a little bend in the elbow. Because now at the start, your elbos push back, behind your back as well, making the ROM kinda useless.
    Your elbows should not be moving back and forward, this indicates you are doing too heavy, which can lead to injuries in the long run

    Do you have microplates Sandy? If not, i suggest getting them. It's a game changer for sure

    I love all this advice!!! I often wonder about fill extension and the pros/cons and also am gonna try the foot placement!

    You are welcome Jenna
  • kinetixtrainer2
    kinetixtrainer2 Posts: 9,274 Member
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    End of the spam 😂😏

    Feel free to spam anytime 😍😂👏🏻 Also, loving how you do the single leg extensions and curls.... I’m gonna try adding that!

    Thank you and let me know what you think. They 🔥!

    I actually never do them with both legs 🙈, since i wanna train my weaker leg, that is a great way to do it

    Same. I have an old left knee injury. I started doing that with the curls to try and bring up my lagging hamstrings. I don’t know if the gifs properly display it but I start with the singles and finish with the double leg. It is a great intensity technique.
  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,678 Member
    I finally decided to pick up a pair of knee sleeves.

    Somehow this feels like I'm one step closer to being a "real" powerlifter. Haha

    Joking aside, it's funny how I feel like I can't call myself a powerlifter until I lift some undefined but really heavy weight. Silly brain. 😊

  • jennacole12
    jennacole12 Posts: 1,167 Member
    I finally decided to pick up a pair of knee sleeves.

    Somehow this feels like I'm one step closer to being a "real" powerlifter. Haha

    Joking aside, it's funny how I feel like I can't call myself a powerlifter until I lift some undefined but really heavy weight. Silly brain. 😊

    That is silly but I also get it 😂 I do the same and I can’t even define what the amount is lol
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
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    End of the spam 😂😏

    Feel free to spam anytime 😍😂👏🏻 Also, loving how you do the single leg extensions and curls.... I’m gonna try adding that!

    Thank you and let me know what you think. They 🔥!

    I actually never do them with both legs 🙈, since i wanna train my weaker leg, that is a great way to do it

    Single leg training is sooo good! I love/hate split squats.
  • Minion_training_program
    Minion_training_program Posts: 13,438 Member
    Super psyched!!! So many PR’s last night... got my working sets up to 165 for front squats and 3 new PR’s for my deadlift, the last one was 270 lbs, which is well over the 2x body weight goal I had set for myself 😁
    My coach said the tire was about 300 which makes sense now Bc this didn’t feel as hard as I feel like it should of. Anyway, so thrilled 😁🤗

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    Definatly a powerlifster there! Congrats on the PR's Jenna
  • kinetixtrainer2
    kinetixtrainer2 Posts: 9,274 Member
    Super psyched!!! So many PR’s last night... got my working sets up to 165 for front squats and 3 new PR’s for my deadlift, the last one was 270 lbs, which is well over the 2x body weight goal I had set for myself 😁
    My coach said the tire was about 300 which makes sense now Bc this didn’t feel as hard as I feel like it should of. Anyway, so thrilled 😁🤗

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    Wow! Super impressive. That pull You're doing is that essentially a rack pull using the boards?
  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,678 Member
    Super psyched!!! So many PR’s last night... got my working sets up to 165 for front squats and 3 new PR’s for my deadlift, the last one was 270 lbs, which is well over the 2x body weight goal I had set for myself 😁
    My coach said the tire was about 300 which makes sense now Bc this didn’t feel as hard as I feel like it should of. Anyway, so thrilled 😁🤗

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    Dayum, Jenna, you are SLAYING!!!

    Can't wait to hear how strongman goes! ❤️
  • kinetixtrainer2
    kinetixtrainer2 Posts: 9,274 Member
    Stronglifts... Feeling meh about it. It was a good workout, but I don't feel as excited about it.

    Squats: 5x5@200lb.
    Ohp: 5 sets of 10@55lb.
    Deads:
    1 set of 5@135lb
    1 set of 5@185lb
    1 set of 5@220lb
    1 set of 5@230lb
    Assisted pullups 2-1-1-1-3

    Here's a highlight reel...
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    Looks like a lot to be proud of. Those are some solid weights there. 💪🏼💥
  • jennacole12
    jennacole12 Posts: 1,167 Member
    Stronglifts... Feeling meh about it. It was a good workout, but I don't feel as excited about it.

    Squats: 5x5@200lb.
    Ohp: 5 sets of 10@55lb.
    Deads:
    1 set of 5@135lb
    1 set of 5@185lb
    1 set of 5@220lb
    1 set of 5@230lb
    Assisted pullups 2-1-1-1-3

    Here's a highlight reel...
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    Strong af girl, when I do squats alone I seem to always go so much lower than what I do with my coach standing there. How do you force yourself to keep getting higher? Maybe it’s just a mental block I have.
  • jennacole12
    jennacole12 Posts: 1,167 Member
    Super psyched!!! So many PR’s last night... got my working sets up to 165 for front squats and 3 new PR’s for my deadlift, the last one was 270 lbs, which is well over the 2x body weight goal I had set for myself 😁
    My coach said the tire was about 300 which makes sense now Bc this didn’t feel as hard as I feel like it should of. Anyway, so thrilled 😁🤗

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    Wow! Super impressive. That pull You're doing is that essentially a rack pull using the boards?

    I guess so but with side grip. My coach is trying to replicate the car deadlift platform, Bc the form is slightly different and I need to perfect it if I’m going to hit the weight they want. You are sort of supposed to push backwards on a lean like a leg press. It’s so hard for me, I guess Bc it’s so new. I’ll just keep on grinding and hope for the best lol!
  • jennacole12
    jennacole12 Posts: 1,167 Member
    Super psyched!!! So many PR’s last night... got my working sets up to 165 for front squats and 3 new PR’s for my deadlift, the last one was 270 lbs, which is well over the 2x body weight goal I had set for myself 😁
    My coach said the tire was about 300 which makes sense now Bc this didn’t feel as hard as I feel like it should of. Anyway, so thrilled 😁🤗

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    Definatly a powerlifster there! Congrats on the PR's Jenna

    Thank you!!!!! 😁😁😁
  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,678 Member

    Looks like a lot to be proud of. Those are some solid weights there. 💪🏼💥

    Thank you 😊
    Strong af girl, when I do squats alone I seem to always go so much lower than what I do with my coach standing there. How do you force yourself to keep getting higher? Maybe it’s just a mental block I have.

    Thanks Jenna!!

    Honestly... I don't know. 😊 By the time I get to the bottom, I'm ready to come up again. Lol

    Funny thing... Tonight my first set of squats, last rep, it was like my brain stopped working. I just kind of stopped mid rise and stayed there. Felt like forever, but really was a second or two before I shook my head and realized I could move again. Lol

    Clearly it wasn't too heavy (cuz I did 4 more sets), it was just like I forgot how to squat. Haha.

    Anyhoo... The mirror in front of me is a good guide, and it's just... By feel now. Sorry I can't be more helpful! ❤️


  • kinetixtrainer2
    kinetixtrainer2 Posts: 9,274 Member
    Super psyched!!! So many PR’s last night... got my working sets up to 165 for front squats and 3 new PR’s for my deadlift, the last one was 270 lbs, which is well over the 2x body weight goal I had set for myself 😁
    My coach said the tire was about 300 which makes sense now Bc this didn’t feel as hard as I feel like it should of. Anyway, so thrilled 😁🤗

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    Wow! Super impressive. That pull You're doing is that essentially a rack pull using the boards?

    I guess so but with side grip. My coach is trying to replicate the car deadlift platform, Bc the form is slightly different and I need to perfect it if I’m going to hit the weight they want. You are sort of supposed to push backwards on a lean like a leg press. It’s so hard for me, I guess Bc it’s so new. I’ll just keep on grinding and hope for the best lol!

    I have no doubt you’ll get it.
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    Super psyched!!! So many PR’s last night... got my working sets up to 165 for front squats and 3 new PR’s for my deadlift, the last one was 270 lbs, which is well over the 2x body weight goal I had set for myself 😁
    My coach said the tire was about 300 which makes sense now Bc this didn’t feel as hard as I feel like it should of. Anyway, so thrilled 😁🤗

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    Wow😲
    So strong, working hard!
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
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    Just a few from today.

    Rack Pulls: 3x10 315 lbs
    Seated Pull Downs: 3x12 160 lbs
    Flat Press: 3x10 225 lbs

    Nice work!