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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.
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DancingMoosie wrote: »
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.1 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »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%!
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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.DancingMoosie wrote: »
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.
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.
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kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
Felt weak on legs today. All the racks were taken so I started with extensions.kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
End of the spam 😂😏
Always killing it.2 -
Minion_training_program wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Freaky shoulder muscles? Lol
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!1 -
kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
Felt weak on legs today. All the racks were taken so I started with extensions.kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
End of the spam 😂😏
Always killing it.
Thank you brother !0 -
kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
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!2 -
DancingMoosie wrote: »
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!2 -
jennacole12 wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
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 🔥!1 -
kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »jennacole12 wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
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 it1 -
jennacole12 wrote: »Minion_training_program wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Freaky shoulder muscles? Lol
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 Jenna0 -
Minion_training_program wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »jennacole12 wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
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.1 -
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. 😊
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »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 lol1 -
Minion_training_program wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »jennacole12 wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
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.2 -
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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jennacole12 wrote: »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 😁🤗
Definatly a powerlifster there! Congrats on the PR's Jenna1 -
jennacole12 wrote: »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 😁🤗
Wow! Super impressive. That pull You're doing is that essentially a rack pull using the boards?0 -
jennacole12 wrote: »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 😁🤗
Dayum, Jenna, you are SLAYING!!!
Can't wait to hear how strongman goes! ❤️0 -
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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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »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...
Looks like a lot to be proud of. Those are some solid weights there. 💪🏼💥2 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »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...
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.0 -
kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »jennacole12 wrote: »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 😁🤗
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!3 -
Minion_training_program wrote: »jennacole12 wrote: »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 😁🤗
Definatly a powerlifster there! Congrats on the PR's Jenna
Thank you!!!!! 😁😁😁1 -
kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
Looks like a lot to be proud of. Those are some solid weights there. 💪🏼💥
Thank you 😊jennacole12 wrote: »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! ❤️
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jennacole12 wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »jennacole12 wrote: »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 😁🤗
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.1 -
jennacole12 wrote: »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 😁🤗
Wow😲
So strong, working hard!3 -
Just a few from today.
Rack Pulls: 3x10 315 lbs
Seated Pull Downs: 3x12 160 lbs
Flat Press: 3x10 225 lbs
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kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
Just a few from today.
Rack Pulls: 3x10 315 lbs
Seated Pull Downs: 3x12 160 lbs
Flat Press: 3x10 225 lbs
Nice work!2
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