GIFt us your lifts! (or other achievements!)
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kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »jennacole12 wrote: »
Great job!!! Honest question Bc I always wondered this.... what is the benefit of a rack pull over a conventional DL? Is it Bc the weight can be a bit higher since it is higher or just similar to partial movements focusing more the top half of the deadlift? Wondering if after my strongman meet I should add them to my split.
I always wondered this too when I first got seriously interested in both. It’s the same lift. The rack pulls keep the extreme bend out of the lift. Which does help a bit with lowering chances for injury. In my opinion it allows you to lift a bit more because you’re in a stronger starting position. Rack pulls are also not recognized in strength competitions. I have several friends that compete in strength comps and they train on dead’s leading up to comp and focus on racks the rest of the year. All have told me they notice little to no difference in the benefit on strength or muscle gains over the other. I’d also love to hear others opinions on the difference as well.
I agree with your assessment.
The one thing I would say though is it depends on the height you set your rack pull to. I know guys that are just at or below the kneecap and there isn't as much gain or improvement (unless focusing on that specific part of the deadlift) as lower depending on your height. The lowest rack I have available to me is mid-shin on me which is where I typically rack pull from. That's still 6 inches higher than a conventional for me.
I also like to think of rack pulls as a way to train different parts of a deadlift, because you can adjust height on them. The lower you pull the closer to the conventional you are. But sometimes you need to work on hip hinge, or lock out, or keeping lats tight through lift, grip, etc. To me it allows for me to break down what I need to strengthen in the entire movement, and focus on that as well just by adjusting bar height.
Personally, I can pull heavier weight from the rack. They are great for working on lockout at a higher weight, and if I notice if I'm struggling at the top of my lift I'll rack pull to strengthen that aspect
I also use rack pulls as an alternative to lacking gym equipment so I could simulate an axle bar pull that would be a bit higher-- think hummer tire deadlift.
Rack pulls are a lot lower risk to reward and if not training for something they are great. I would personally switch to the rack pulls completely (when not training for something with a deadlift event) but I love the deadlift too much and I just feel better when there is a deadlift in my program.
This was very enlightening!
I use rackpulls because of my lower back issue (still after almost 5 years)
But also, because i am freakinglishly tall.
I am almost 2 meter, but i have actually long legs as well.
You know that anatomy that if you would fold someone in half, the upper half of the body is as long as the legs, well not for me, if that would be the thruth, and taking my legs as the first half, it would make me almost 2.3 meter
Because of this, it is pretty hard for me to go low in my squats, and my deadlifts, and my starting position for my deadlifts is actually with the plates elevated about 5-10 cm as well (i use rubber mats for it in the gym).
My old coach later told me, that it would be better for me, to do rack pulls instead of conventional deadlifts, because of my longer legs. I've never competed, and never have the intention to do so, so i do not have to do deadlifts (altough it has always been my favourite lift)
Because i am forced to workout at home now, and because i do not have much plate weights at home, i am practicing on my conventional deadlifts now, trying to improve my beginning stance, and actually pick it up from the floor as well, but even with just 40 kg it is still a struggle sometimes2 -
jennacole12 wrote: »
Yes! It’s Burn Boot Camp...basically my only “fun” these days.2 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »
Thank you! It actually is an accomplishment for me to make it through each camp without having cardiac arrest. You’d think it’d be easier after going 1 1/2 years but...it’s not. You just do things harder. (Or gain 5-10lbs and have a built in “mod up” for all moves😫)1 -
DancingMoosie wrote: »I hit my squats 5x5@150. I'll try to post more later, but it's being super slow atm. Sorry for the pole in the way!
Speaking of kicking *kitten*! Great job1 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »I haven't been lifting much these past few days... I have an issue with my hip, and my back and abdomen are acting up again. (not from lifting, but doesn't make lifting fun).
Yesterday I raked the lawn and today I out on 19k and 18 floors cleaning, prepping, and painting a bedroom.
Finished off my night with pullups. I did 2-2-2-1-2 AND loosened the band by one loop, too!
This is the last set.
Sounds like one marathon of a workout to me.1 -
Bench 5x5@100
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Deadlifts 3x5@165
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OHP 5X5@65
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@DancingMoosie nice going!0
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DancingMoosie wrote: »Bench 5x5@100DancingMoosie wrote: »Deadlifts 3x5@165DancingMoosie wrote: »OHP 5X5@65
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[DancingMoosie wrote: »Bench 5x5@100
You make this look effortless! Excellent! Your form (on all the lifts) is looking really solid!1 -
A different kind of work, but still tiring for sure!kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
Sounds like one marathon of a workout to me.Sandy, you have and are doing so well!. Sometimes your body shows signs that it needs to recover.
Please don't be hard on yourself. We all admire you! ♡♡ * tip ones hat* I stand in awe of you. 🙂😉
Thank you. 🤗 It's been a real grind lately, and not a good one. I appreciate the encouragement and love seeing all the posts here.
I really enjoyed the topic of the rack pulls ( @dsc84, @jennacole12, @kinetixtrainer2 and @Minion_training_program). There was some really great info in there!3 -
In the spirit of learning, I'd really like to seek some opinions from this group. I am curious at what age you would say it's okay to start lifting? I have read a good number of articles and sport medicine journals on this, but I'm guessing that some of you have had experience, and or have an opinion on this. I ask because my oldest (11yo Female) has expressed some interest in this, and quite honestly she's built like her Dad (thats me
) so I honestly think if she wanted to she would do well with lifting weights. I'm all for it and see no reason not to let her with proper supervision, low weight, and focus on movement/form right now, but I also know that there is another school of thought on this. 1 -
In the spirit of learning, I'd really like to seek some opinions from this group. I am curious at what age you would say it's okay to start lifting? I have read a good number of articles and sport medicine journals on this, but I'm guessing that some of you have had experience, and or have an opinion on this. I ask because my oldest (11yo Female) has expressed some interest in this, and quite honestly she's built like her Dad (thats me ) so I honestly think if she wanted to she would do well with lifting weights. I'm all for it and see no reason not to let her with proper supervision, low weight, and focus on movement/form right now, but I also know that there is another school of thought on this.
No reason she can't start now. Absolutely no reason why she can't start now.1 -
In the spirit of learning, I'd really like to seek some opinions from this group. I am curious at what age you would say it's okay to start lifting? I have read a good number of articles and sport medicine journals on this, but I'm guessing that some of you have had experience, and or have an opinion on this. I ask because my oldest (11yo Female) has expressed some interest in this, and quite honestly she's built like her Dad (thats me ) so I honestly think if she wanted to she would do well with lifting weights. I'm all for it and see no reason not to let her with proper supervision, low weight, and focus on movement/form right now, but I also know that there is another school of thought on this.
My little guy is only 2 right now but it's definitely in the long-term plan for him if he's interested. Squat University likely has some good articles or resources on this topic; they do for most things.2 -
I don't know how much of this is woo... but it seems pretty reasonable to me. TLDR... 13 is a good age to start lifting heavier and focus of form and control (high rep, low volume) as opposed to maxing out lifts which could stress growing ligaments, tendons and bones.
https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/weight-training-for-children-what-you-need-you-know.html0 -
In the spirit of learning, I'd really like to seek some opinions from this group. I am curious at what age you would say it's okay to start lifting? I have read a good number of articles and sport medicine journals on this, but I'm guessing that some of you have had experience, and or have an opinion on this. I ask because my oldest (11yo Female) has expressed some interest in this, and quite honestly she's built like her Dad (thats me ) so I honestly think if she wanted to she would do well with lifting weights. I'm all for it and see no reason not to let her with proper supervision, low weight, and focus on movement/form right now, but I also know that there is another school of thought on this.
I haven’t read any of the other posts responses yet but I’ve always heard 13 or 14 due to possible growth plate issues if started to early. But I honestly don’t know for sure.1 -
kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »In the spirit of learning, I'd really like to seek some opinions from this group. I am curious at what age you would say it's okay to start lifting? I have read a good number of articles and sport medicine journals on this, but I'm guessing that some of you have had experience, and or have an opinion on this. I ask because my oldest (11yo Female) has expressed some interest in this, and quite honestly she's built like her Dad (thats me ) so I honestly think if she wanted to she would do well with lifting weights. I'm all for it and see no reason not to let her with proper supervision, low weight, and focus on movement/form right now, but I also know that there is another school of thought on this.
I haven’t read any of the other posts responses yet but I’ve always heard 13 or 14 due to possible growth plate issues if started to early. But I honestly don’t know for sure.
My perception is that both that growth plate issue and the more existential threat of injury have largely been debunked, especially comparing the rates of concussions and ligament injuries to other more main-stream sports which are often considered safer.3 -
In the spirit of learning, I'd really like to seek some opinions from this group. I am curious at what age you would say it's okay to start lifting? I have read a good number of articles and sport medicine journals on this, but I'm guessing that some of you have had experience, and or have an opinion on this. I ask because my oldest (11yo Female) has expressed some interest in this, and quite honestly she's built like her Dad (thats me ) so I honestly think if she wanted to she would do well with lifting weights. I'm all for it and see no reason not to let her with proper supervision, low weight, and focus on movement/form right now, but I also know that there is another school of thought on this.
I'm not sure if the same applies for girls but; If pre-pubescent males start lifting before they hit puberty, the muscle growth they see is ridiculous. The natural growth combined with the hypertrophy is explosive.
Science aside, if she is careful and you supervise and are careful as well, do it. It will be a great father-daughter experience. My boys and I lift and its fantastic.2 -
kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »In the spirit of learning, I'd really like to seek some opinions from this group. I am curious at what age you would say it's okay to start lifting? I have read a good number of articles and sport medicine journals on this, but I'm guessing that some of you have had experience, and or have an opinion on this. I ask because my oldest (11yo Female) has expressed some interest in this, and quite honestly she's built like her Dad (thats me ) so I honestly think if she wanted to she would do well with lifting weights. I'm all for it and see no reason not to let her with proper supervision, low weight, and focus on movement/form right now, but I also know that there is another school of thought on this.
I haven’t read any of the other posts responses yet but I’ve always heard 13 or 14 due to possible growth plate issues if started to early. But I honestly don’t know for sure.
My perception is that both that growth plate issue and the more existential threat of injury have largely been debunked, especially comparing the rates of concussions and ligament injuries to other more main-stream sports which are often considered safer.
That’s good to know, thank you. So what age have you heard is OK to weight train? I have a 10 year old that’s chomping at the bit.2 -
kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »In the spirit of learning, I'd really like to seek some opinions from this group. I am curious at what age you would say it's okay to start lifting? I have read a good number of articles and sport medicine journals on this, but I'm guessing that some of you have had experience, and or have an opinion on this. I ask because my oldest (11yo Female) has expressed some interest in this, and quite honestly she's built like her Dad (thats me ) so I honestly think if she wanted to she would do well with lifting weights. I'm all for it and see no reason not to let her with proper supervision, low weight, and focus on movement/form right now, but I also know that there is another school of thought on this.
I haven’t read any of the other posts responses yet but I’ve always heard 13 or 14 due to possible growth plate issues if started to early. But I honestly don’t know for sure.
My perception is that both that growth plate issue and the more existential threat of injury have largely been debunked, especially comparing the rates of concussions and ligament injuries to other more main-stream sports which are often considered safer.
That’s good to know, thank you. So what age have you heard is OK to weight train? I have a 10 year old that’s chomping at the bit.
Im absolutely shocked that you dont have this kid in the gym with you already!
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GymGoddessGoals wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »In the spirit of learning, I'd really like to seek some opinions from this group. I am curious at what age you would say it's okay to start lifting? I have read a good number of articles and sport medicine journals on this, but I'm guessing that some of you have had experience, and or have an opinion on this. I ask because my oldest (11yo Female) has expressed some interest in this, and quite honestly she's built like her Dad (thats me ) so I honestly think if she wanted to she would do well with lifting weights. I'm all for it and see no reason not to let her with proper supervision, low weight, and focus on movement/form right now, but I also know that there is another school of thought on this.
I haven’t read any of the other posts responses yet but I’ve always heard 13 or 14 due to possible growth plate issues if started to early. But I honestly don’t know for sure.
My perception is that both that growth plate issue and the more existential threat of injury have largely been debunked, especially comparing the rates of concussions and ligament injuries to other more main-stream sports which are often considered safer.
That’s good to know, thank you. So what age have you heard is OK to weight train? I have a 10 year old that’s chomping at the bit.
Im absolutely shocked that you dont have this kid in the gym with you already! sounds like some perfect daddy & me time.
My 17 year old is. I enjoy that time with him for sure. My others have been coming with me to the gym since they’ve been in car seats. They just haven’t been allowed to “lift”. It may be gym specific but I think the gym I’m at now won’t allow anyone under 13 lift. I’ll check on that tomorrow and report back 😉3 -
kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »GymGoddessGoals wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »In the spirit of learning, I'd really like to seek some opinions from this group. I am curious at what age you would say it's okay to start lifting? I have read a good number of articles and sport medicine journals on this, but I'm guessing that some of you have had experience, and or have an opinion on this. I ask because my oldest (11yo Female) has expressed some interest in this, and quite honestly she's built like her Dad (thats me ) so I honestly think if she wanted to she would do well with lifting weights. I'm all for it and see no reason not to let her with proper supervision, low weight, and focus on movement/form right now, but I also know that there is another school of thought on this.
I haven’t read any of the other posts responses yet but I’ve always heard 13 or 14 due to possible growth plate issues if started to early. But I honestly don’t know for sure.
My perception is that both that growth plate issue and the more existential threat of injury have largely been debunked, especially comparing the rates of concussions and ligament injuries to other more main-stream sports which are often considered safer.
That’s good to know, thank you. So what age have you heard is OK to weight train? I have a 10 year old that’s chomping at the bit.
Im absolutely shocked that you dont have this kid in the gym with you already! sounds like some perfect daddy & me time.
My 17 year old is. I enjoy that time with him for sure. My others have been coming with me to the gym since they’ve been in car seats. They just haven’t been allowed to “lift”. It may be gym specific but I think the gym I’m at now won’t allow anyone under 13 lift. I’ll check on that tomorrow and report back 😉
Do tell. I didnt think about it being a gym age limit issue. People seem to bring their smaller ones to crossfit gyms all the time. Never occurred to me.
Love that your babies go to the gym with you.0 -
We got our 2 y/o little foam dumbbells. He loves to watch and help us count when we lift (basement gym). He could count to like 15 by 18 months from laying on my back while I did push ups.5
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It’s been awhile but thought I’d share this. With that said I’m still proud of this. Having stalled out on squats recently at 335 tonight things were feeling good. I was able to do 365 for a triple for two sets tonight.
When the first set went well so I made my wife grab a quick video of my second set. I was moving slow so you only get to see one rep. Very close to parallel but I didn’t get as deep as I wanted. In the moment it felt much deeper but the camera does lie. I will be adding some box squats to get my depth better.4 -
Thanks to everyone that weighed in on my question. I checked with my gym tonight and they have said 16 is the minimum to train their so I think I’ll invest in some dumb bells and start working with her from home to start. Will take it slow and see if she enjoys it. If she does it may be worth investing in some gym equipment or find a new gym.2
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DancingMoosie wrote: »OHP 5X5@65DancingMoosie wrote: »Deadlifts 3x5@165DancingMoosie wrote: »Bench 5x5@100
Great job and wonderful form 👏🏻👏🏻0 -
In the spirit of learning, I'd really like to seek some opinions from this group. I am curious at what age you would say it's okay to start lifting? I have read a good number of articles and sport medicine journals on this, but I'm guessing that some of you have had experience, and or have an opinion on this. I ask because my oldest (11yo Female) has expressed some interest in this, and quite honestly she's built like her Dad (thats me ) so I honestly think if she wanted to she would do well with lifting weights. I'm all for it and see no reason not to let her with proper supervision, low weight, and focus on movement/form right now, but I also know that there is another school of thought on this.
I think she could start now! My 14 year old has been lifting for a year and doing amazing. My 6 year old meets with my coach but does very very light dumbbell work, just to start familiarizing him with the equipment and form and more so to start making it a habit, he also begs to do it Bc of me and his brother 🤣1 -
GymGoddessGoals wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »GymGoddessGoals wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »In the spirit of learning, I'd really like to seek some opinions from this group. I am curious at what age you would say it's okay to start lifting? I have read a good number of articles and sport medicine journals on this, but I'm guessing that some of you have had experience, and or have an opinion on this. I ask because my oldest (11yo Female) has expressed some interest in this, and quite honestly she's built like her Dad (thats me ) so I honestly think if she wanted to she would do well with lifting weights. I'm all for it and see no reason not to let her with proper supervision, low weight, and focus on movement/form right now, but I also know that there is another school of thought on this.
I haven’t read any of the other posts responses yet but I’ve always heard 13 or 14 due to possible growth plate issues if started to early. But I honestly don’t know for sure.
My perception is that both that growth plate issue and the more existential threat of injury have largely been debunked, especially comparing the rates of concussions and ligament injuries to other more main-stream sports which are often considered safer.
That’s good to know, thank you. So what age have you heard is OK to weight train? I have a 10 year old that’s chomping at the bit.
Im absolutely shocked that you dont have this kid in the gym with you already! sounds like some perfect daddy & me time.
My 17 year old is. I enjoy that time with him for sure. My others have been coming with me to the gym since they’ve been in car seats. They just haven’t been allowed to “lift”. It may be gym specific but I think the gym I’m at now won’t allow anyone under 13 lift. I’ll check on that tomorrow and report back 😉
Do tell. I didnt think about it being a gym age limit issue. People seem to bring their smaller ones to crossfit gyms all the time. Never occurred to me.
Love that your babies go to the gym with you.
Same my gym has a 13 year rule as well.1
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