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How are the 20rep squats going @JoRocka?
FML. LOL- that's the short version.
I have 5 more lifts- 180, 185, 190, 195 and 200.
2 years ago my final lift I believe was 175- I did 170- failed- repeated the next lift and squeeked it out and failed 175.
So- even with 5 more grueling lifts to go- I have already succeeded to myself that I am much stronger than I was two years ago. I felt VERY comfortable up to 165- it wasn't pretty- but I was okay. 170- not happy- 175- the grinding and the shaking has begun. I am pleased that psychologically have been holding up much better. It's starting to become a drain- but like I said- i was very comfortable with where I was up till Monday- Wednesday may be a whole new ball of wax- but we shall see.
https://youtu.be/0VVgsJS2MSc
unfortunately- they are long videos- but you might be able to see 3/4 of the way in- I've got some good leg shake starting to go on LOL- shakes and grunts- win!
so all joking aside- I am deeply happy I appear to have some shoulders developing (YAY for bulking)
NOT so happy that my squat still resembles a *kitten* low bar squat- I am thinking after this I'm going to go back and retrain incorporating front squats and over head squats to bring it back and deeper.
I'm tapering calories off- and going to level around 2200 I think- try to start dropping some weight as well- so that's going to massively suck- but must be done- so here we go!!!
Yeah your high-bar looks like mine. Low-bar squatting but with the bar in the wrong position
Why not just low bar squat? I can never get the hang of high bar squats, they always look just like yours. 0 -
sventheviking wrote: »Hit a lifetime best of 495 on sunday
Man, you've got the proper powerlifter look down!0 -
codsterlaing95 wrote: »Guy I know:
Is that really 505? I'm trying to figure out what combination of possible plate weights could work out. That looks like that 445-465ish to me (still beastly for the weight). Or are those some kinda crazy bumper plates that I don't normally see? Just curious.0 -
Awesome job! I think when I start, I'll probably be around 175 when I start and hope to hit 265 at the end. We'll see if my max drops any more between now and then
oiy- 175 sounds SO HIGH LOL.
Technically today is 180 for me- but I can't lift (well I could have- I just totally blew past my 5 AM alarm- I'll go tomorrow- which is honestly really good- I'll life Thursday and Saturday- I have to skip Friday b/c of work in the PM so I'll have time on Saturday. But I was walking up the stairs this morning thinking- man- I really needed that extra day off. Program says if you're feeling not up to it- to take an extra day- and pretty much only lift 2 x a week- I dont' mind sliding my workouts through to the weekend and not resetting on Monday- it doesn't bother me- so we'll see how I feel. SO HEAVY at this point LOL
@JoRocka When you started, did you just jump right in, or did you do any transitional period to work up to it? I'm still running 5/3/1 right now and so I'm only squatting twice a week - 1 heavy, 1 50-60% max for 5x10. I'm thinking of going back to stronglifts for a couple of months starting in a couple of weeks, but rather than do 5x5 for the squats, do 3x10 in preparation for starting the 20reps in May. I really prefer a 3 day lifting week, to a 4 and think squatting 3 times a week left me feeling stronger.
I was already running a heavy squat program (sheiko) so I just switched programs- and honestly- I start so low with the squats it's kind of a joke (My first week of lifting was all warm ups then 1 x 20 M @ 110, W @ 115, F @ 120- so- not particularly stressful for me) the whole program leads you into it. I saw no need to transition- I just switched LOL- granted the highest reps for sheiko is like 5 or 6- so that was kind of odd- but the weights are so light- it was a none issue. You may find the same for you at 175.
#bossforlife
(or something)
I tend to think of the 20 rep program as a between program. and not as a "Training" program- It serves two major purposes:
1.) up your base level of strength
2.) test your mental fortitude
A weak #3 would be- taking a break between full training programs.
If you want to do 20 Rep- you could slide it between 5/3/1 and strong lifts- which is what I would do rather than finish- do strong lifts and then do 20 rep. But- well- that depends on what you need/want and how you're eating.
I would 100% NOT recommend eating on a deficit for 20 rep... at all. Maintenance at a minimum... bulking optimally.
Interesting. I was thinking a big factor would be pure hypertrophy with 20s. But yes, mental fortitude for sure!0 -
1 rep shy of a new rep max this morning on OHP. Got 130x7 and 8 would have put me there.
https://youtu.be/stgtGBUfzE4
I've also been adding in weighted pull-ups 3x5 (wide/rock hold/narrow) for the last couple of weeks. Adding 5 lbs progressively. Trying to get back up to 70+lbs for 3x5. Here's wide with 35lbs.
https://youtu.be/Tgrjpskk9eE
And last but not least. Here's my bar flying video that I promised earlier in the week. 4' gap, 6' gap, 4' gap. People kinda gave me the side-eye this morning with that "what is this guy doing" look LOL
https://youtu.be/up7IC3ycxvg 0 -
How are the 20rep squats going @JoRocka?
FML. LOL- that's the short version.
I have 5 more lifts- 180, 185, 190, 195 and 200.
2 years ago my final lift I believe was 175- I did 170- failed- repeated the next lift and squeeked it out and failed 175.
So- even with 5 more grueling lifts to go- I have already succeeded to myself that I am much stronger than I was two years ago. I felt VERY comfortable up to 165- it wasn't pretty- but I was okay. 170- not happy- 175- the grinding and the shaking has begun. I am pleased that psychologically have been holding up much better. It's starting to become a drain- but like I said- i was very comfortable with where I was up till Monday- Wednesday may be a whole new ball of wax- but we shall see.https://youtu.be/0VVgsJS2MSc
unfortunately- they are long videos- but you might be able to see 3/4 of the way in- I've got some good leg shake starting to go on LOL- shakes and grunts- win!
so all joking aside- I am deeply happy I appear to have some shoulders developing (YAY for bulking)
NOT so happy that my squat still resembles a *kitten* low bar squat- I am thinking after this I'm going to go back and retrain incorporating front squats and over head squats to bring it back and deeper.
I'm tapering calories off- and going to level around 2200 I think- try to start dropping some weight as well- so that's going to massively suck- but must be done- so here we go!!!
Yeah your high-bar looks like mine. Low-bar squatting but with the bar in the wrong position Why not just low bar squat? I can never get the hang of high bar squats, they always look just like yours.
yeah- I really get annoyed with that- but I find I prefer while warming up- I sit back more like I'm supposed to- but then as I get heavier- I low bar...
I've tried low bar squatting- and I have found I get weird spinal compression that makes me uncomfortable. I am thinking with the wedding coming- I'll take time off running programs and focus on doing front squats and over head squats to get my depth and form back with the a tighter high bar stance b/c it's getting away from me I think. I have hip tightness which is why I think I wound up in a low bar stance... but the low bar position on my back is uncomfie- so I gotta sort it out- it's just getting away from me in my quest to get big LOL
Awesome job! I think when I start, I'll probably be around 175 when I start and hope to hit 265 at the end. We'll see if my max drops any more between now and then
oiy- 175 sounds SO HIGH LOL.
Technically today is 180 for me- but I can't lift (well I could have- I just totally blew past my 5 AM alarm- I'll go tomorrow- which is honestly really good- I'll life Thursday and Saturday- I have to skip Friday b/c of work in the PM so I'll have time on Saturday. But I was walking up the stairs this morning thinking- man- I really needed that extra day off. Program says if you're feeling not up to it- to take an extra day- and pretty much only lift 2 x a week- I dont' mind sliding my workouts through to the weekend and not resetting on Monday- it doesn't bother me- so we'll see how I feel. SO HEAVY at this point LOL
@JoRocka When you started, did you just jump right in, or did you do any transitional period to work up to it? I'm still running 5/3/1 right now and so I'm only squatting twice a week - 1 heavy, 1 50-60% max for 5x10. I'm thinking of going back to stronglifts for a couple of months starting in a couple of weeks, but rather than do 5x5 for the squats, do 3x10 in preparation for starting the 20reps in May. I really prefer a 3 day lifting week, to a 4 and think squatting 3 times a week left me feeling stronger.
I was already running a heavy squat program (sheiko) so I just switched programs- and honestly- I start so low with the squats it's kind of a joke (My first week of lifting was all warm ups then 1 x 20 M @ 110, W @ 115, F @ 120- so- not particularly stressful for me) the whole program leads you into it. I saw no need to transition- I just switched LOL- granted the highest reps for sheiko is like 5 or 6- so that was kind of odd- but the weights are so light- it was a none issue. You may find the same for you at 175.
#bossforlife
(or something)
I tend to think of the 20 rep program as a between program. and not as a "Training" program- It serves two major purposes:
1.) up your base level of strength
2.) test your mental fortitude
A weak #3 would be- taking a break between full training programs.
If you want to do 20 Rep- you could slide it between 5/3/1 and strong lifts- which is what I would do rather than finish- do strong lifts and then do 20 rep. But- well- that depends on what you need/want and how you're eating.
I would 100% NOT recommend eating on a deficit for 20 rep... at all. Maintenance at a minimum... bulking optimally.
Interesting. I was thinking a big factor would be pure hypertrophy with 20s. But yes, mental fortitude for sure!
yes- I should say- it serves 2 major purposes for me- ultimately the program is sold on for size- I got ahead of myself LOL. yes- size size size. people GOMAD with this program- I couldn't- but it is something that puts along side it sometimes.0 -
So I started a new channel. . Purely for the ridiculousness. Don't judge me.
https://youtu.be/zFIbpOBNQqk 1 -
So I started a new channel. . Purely for the ridiculousness. Don't judge me.https://youtu.be/zFIbpOBNQqk
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Well I didn't want to be on the "side-lines" with my mediocre lifting....so here's a few clips......
DL challenge - 1.5x BW for 60 seconds
https://youtu.be/UaQTJ-bUr0A
Squat - FAIL - - because we don't PR every time we attempt one........
https://youtu.be/TePQRnRtyP4
Sumo DL (PR) - looks like I left some in the tank for next time! (did I hitch at the end????)
https://youtu.be/uXHbHEUlphs?t=15s 0 -
Nice job @jmule24 ... What's your BW on these lifts? I think we're pretty close to each other.
@piperdown44 You've definitely got 315 in you by the end of the year...lots of time left.
Here's my top set from this morning 340x5 and down to 180 BW
https://youtu.be/wq13tVFba74
Trying to reset after every rep per several ppls advice and hopefully I'm not curling the bar on these @DopeItUp LOL0 -
So I started a new channel. . Purely for the ridiculousness. Don't judge me.https://youtu.be/zFIbpOBNQqk
I'm straight up trying to pimp my squatting to help me make money for my wedding- not going to lie- there will be random squats. EVERYWHERE.0 -
I have nothing to add of my own, everything is a battle right now it seems.
Great lifts in here and so much silliness.
@McCloud33 the leaping from bar to bar is great. I'm pretty sure my lack of any sort of coordination would kill me trying that.
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@McCloud33 I'm currently sitting at 170-172 lbs. So nothing fancy but working my way up....little by little.0
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Also @DopeItUp I shifted my bar yesterday a hair down the back and tried to stack up my lats more- and I was surprised at how good it was- I'm wondering if I was just TO far down last time I was toying with low bar that caused the problems.
Yeah I've been messing with bar position a bit lately too. Amazing what such a small difference can make in the feel of the squat.0 -
I just switched to low bar today. First ever heavy low bar workout and I hit #300 easy. I had been sitting at 285 since October on high bar.0
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Arg. So close @jmule24!Squat - FAIL - - because we don't PR every time we attempt one........https://youtu.be/TePQRnRtyP4
Look at it this way, you are now beginning to flirt with three plates. For me, after breaking that three plate barrier has really given me the mompntuemum to keep adding weight to the bar without two much consternation. Load and go. I bet next time, you'll nail 3 plates dead nuts.
IMO, no... no hitch. Even if there is a bit on that side, at the very least you would have received two white lights for the lift and thus it would count.Sumo DL (PR) - looks like I left some in the tank for next time! (did I hitch at the end????)https://youtu.be/uXHbHEUlphs?t=15s0 -
That, that looks fun @McCloud33And last but not least. Here's my bar flying video that I promised earlier in the week. 4' gap, 6' gap, 4' gap. People kinda gave me the side-eye this morning with that "what is this guy doing" look LOLhttps://youtu.be/up7IC3ycxvg0 -
So I started a new channel. . Purely for the ridiculousness. Don't judge me.https://youtu.be/zFIbpOBNQqk
Oh! Me next!0 -
This is not pretty. Last week was the third week of 531. I repped 350 for 5 or 6 reps in a very ugly, not even a face a mother could love manner. Hell IMO, I didn't even hit depth.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8irRGo4sgY
This week is a deload week, and since I suck at deloads I just had to go back in redeem myself. From Thursday.
https://youtu.be/QjxYcGI18Ec
Can't always be pretty I suppose. I had trouble in the set-up and execution from top to bottom. But as my friend pointed out, I did power through this lift pretty strong, so there is always that. Yesterday still bothered about last weeks squats, I trained at a CF gym (for free) and hit some heavy singles of 350, 365 with no mirror. Didn't get any video, but like the Harkonen threat on Arrakis, I know the depth was there and real.
Oh I should mention -- but no video -- since I was in the gym later on Thursday there were plenty of bro for spots. I nailed another 315 lb bench press. Pause was suspect, but this gives me confidence that I will be able to increase my platform best bench press by a few more pounds next meet on April 23rd.
Today (Sunday) -- family now-allowing -- a drive an hour west of me I will be training at strongman gym. The gym owner has a gaggle of Atlas stones and other strongman equipment to train with. Please family, let me go, let me go and lift this stuff.0 -
Nicely done Matt! @nakedraygun yup. Some days are grindy but those are the best days.
@kelly_e_montana nice! I noticed a huge power increase when I switched to low bar as well.
Currently working on leg drive for bench right now. It's a kinda frustrating process but the end result is more than worth it. 77.5 was feeling the easiest for triples it ever has, and was even able to grind up a rep with lats and hamstrings in complete spasm. We are playing around to find the best position for my feet that is going to allow for lots of leg drive with zero risk of hips popping up.
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kelly_e_montana wrote: »I just switched to low bar today. First ever heavy low bar workout and I hit #300 easy. I had been sitting at 285 since October on high bar.
I am jelly. very jelly.
My goal is 275 this year- I had a dirty 250- so I feel like 25 pounds is doable. maybe. LOL
@jmule24 I didn't see a hitch. Nicely done on both- you could have had that squat- would have been a grinder- but you had it. I faith!!0 -
nakedraygun wrote: »Arg. So close @jmule24!
Look at it this way, you are now beginning to flirt with three plates. For me, after breaking that three plate barrier has really given me the mompntuemum to keep adding weight to the bar without two much consternation. Load and go. I bet next time, you'll nail 3 plates dead nuts.
IMO, no... no hitch. Even if there is a bit on that side, at the very least you would have received two white lights for the lift and thus it would count.
Thanks for the feedback Matt! It's good knowing I've got more in the tank for sumos and @jimmmer made a great point I didn't full commit to the squat. I need to get tighter.
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kelly_e_montana wrote: »I just switched to low bar today. First ever heavy low bar workout and I hit #300 easy. I had been sitting at 285 since October on high bar.
I am jelly. very jelly.
My goal is 275 this year- I had a dirty 250- so I feel like 25 pounds is doable. maybe. LOL
@jmule24 I didn't see a hitch. Nicely done on both- you could have had that squat- would have been a grinder- but you had it. I faith!!
Thanks Jo! Appreciate the feedback!0 -
Did some Atlas Stone training yesterday.
Second series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt7Zxf3LzM4
Third Series:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EHK2L6ndUI
Lifting stones reminded me of stacking hay when I was a kid.
Last lift, 200b/91kg.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ky9Vi1bMd8
On this last lift, I bruised my chest and after that I called it quits. No need to push it and aggravate it further.0 -
impressive @nakedraygun!0
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Rough morning at the gym. Had company over last night, so I didn't get to bed on time...hit the snooze a few extra times and so I only had time for my squat this morning. Looks ugly to me. Fighting my knees caving the whole time. Only two more weeks on this cut though, so hopefully they'll start getting better again as I up the calories over the next 6-12 weeks.
290x2@181BW
https://youtu.be/BXnsD_pchc8 0 -
https://youtu.be/PlFzVfTGLSg 190 and yes I'm reaching the limit for sure.
I have 195 and 200 yet to do- but I'm guessing 195 maybe it- I'll attack that on Wednesday.0 -
Overhead press today. Did 5x5 at 125.
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Also, a bent over row vid.
And boring but I like my back in it. Finish off back day with pull-ups. Amazing how much harder they are after a full back workout. Lol.0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKSX0V8swoI
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