Squat, Bench, Deadlift, Snatch, C&J: Post your best videos
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arditarose wrote: »I got to AMRAP tonight and I got 175x9 with decent depth. If this means my 1rm is finally 225 it will knock my panties off.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kuAteVtsBU
Dang amazing, shoes help me a ton as well. Hip mobility is just not as good as I want it to be.0 -
Y'all have me about convinced to order some shoes.0
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Y'all have me about convinced to order some shoes.
Do it. The first time I squat with them I literally just had more FUN squatting.
If you have a real adidas store near you they carry the weight lifting shoe, if you want to try it on first. That's what I did. Didn't like them so ordered the Nike.1 -
arditarose wrote: »Y'all have me about convinced to order some shoes.
Do it. The first time I squat with them I literally just had more FUN squatting.
If you have a real adidas store near you they carry the weight lifting shoe, if you want to try it on first. That's what I did. Didn't like them so ordered the Nike.
I might check the Nike outlet and see if I can get lucky. Who knows?0 -
arditarose wrote: »Y'all have me about convinced to order some shoes.
Do it. The first time I squat with them I literally just had more FUN squatting.
If you have a real adidas store near you they carry the weight lifting shoe, if you want to try it on first. That's what I did. Didn't like them so ordered the Nike.
I might check the Nike outlet and see if I can get lucky. Who knows?
I currently have the Adidas Adipower shoes and love them. A good thing to try them out first to find which platform height works best for you.0 -
Willbenchforcupcakes wrote: »Kinda blew myself away today. So I hit my max that I've been using for my percentages the last week of April last year, and the week after that I injured myself (separated both SI joints which uncovered an underlying muscle imbalance). The percentages have been working, even with this crash reload, so I've been sticking to it. Today I was scheduled for 90% singles, and I hit them. First couple were a fraction shallow, and then this was my 5th single. 130.5/287.
I freak out when I see my shoulders- my left shoulder lives about 1.5" forward of my right shoulder- same with my hips.
SI joint issues also- I believe they are both significantly tied together- I haven't found someone I can afford who can fix me yet. It's killing me. and it totally freaks me the *kitten* out.
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Willbenchforcupcakes wrote: »Kinda blew myself away today. So I hit my max that I've been using for my percentages the last week of April last year, and the week after that I injured myself (separated both SI joints which uncovered an underlying muscle imbalance). The percentages have been working, even with this crash reload, so I've been sticking to it. Today I was scheduled for 90% singles, and I hit them. First couple were a fraction shallow, and then this was my 5th single. 130.5/287.
I freak out when I see my shoulders- my left shoulder lives about 1.5" forward of my right shoulder- same with my hips.
SI joint issues also- I believe they are both significantly tied together- I haven't found someone I can afford who can fix me yet. It's killing me. and it totally freaks me the *kitten* out.
For me, hypermobility can suck the big one. What's helped the most, besides doing all my body weight correctives to first correct and now keep the imbalance at bay, is that I essentially stopped stretching. I stretch my IT band just enough that I can hit depth, my hamstrings cause they like to be crazy tight with no passive range of motion, and my back for bench. I miss stretching but I love the stability more.
My coach is paranoid that I'm going to hurt myself again. Just going to have to prove to him again and again and again that I'm listening to what's going on in my body and modifying accordingly.0 -
juliewatkin wrote: »arditarose wrote: »I got to AMRAP tonight and I got 175x9 with decent depth. If this means my 1rm is finally 225 it will knock my panties off.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kuAteVtsBU
It's the shoes. They're like magic
That looked easy and your depth was more than decent on most of them.
Have you thought about testing your 1rm?
@juliewatkin - I've been coaching her for a bit now in preparation for her upcoming meet so I'll reply to this one as well, I hope you don't mind! The temptation is definitely there to see where her strength levels are at. So far the volume block of training is going incredibly well.
We are using a DUP type of set up that is also block periodized in that we are doing a volume block followed by an intensity block followed by a taper into the meet. Right now we are in a volume phase, still making weekly increases to load but keeping the total volume as the primary goal. We will eventually transition into an intensity block where rep ranges go down and load goes up a bit faster.
At that point we should have a much closer idea as to where her strength levels are at for the upcoming meet.
I am curious as hell about where her 1rm is currently but it's one of those things where the plan is working very well, so we stick to the plan
I didn't realize there was a meet coming up. For sure then, resist the temptation. On a platform is the best place for a PR. Where's the meet?0 -
juliewatkin wrote: »juliewatkin wrote: »arditarose wrote: »I got to AMRAP tonight and I got 175x9 with decent depth. If this means my 1rm is finally 225 it will knock my panties off.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kuAteVtsBU
It's the shoes. They're like magic That looked easy and your depth was more than decent on most of them.
Have you thought about testing your 1rm?
@juliewatkin - I've been coaching her for a bit now in preparation for her upcoming meet so I'll reply to this one as well, I hope you don't mind! The temptation is definitely there to see where her strength levels are at. So far the volume block of training is going incredibly well.
We are using a DUP type of set up that is also block periodized in that we are doing a volume block followed by an intensity block followed by a taper into the meet. Right now we are in a volume phase, still making weekly increases to load but keeping the total volume as the primary goal. We will eventually transition into an intensity block where rep ranges go down and load goes up a bit faster.
At that point we should have a much closer idea as to where her strength levels are at for the upcoming meet.
I am curious as hell about where her 1rm is currently but it's one of those things where the plan is working very well, so we stick to the plan
I didn't realize there was a meet coming up. For sure then, resist the temptation. On a platform is the best place for a PR. Where's the meet?
Brooklyn. My hood.0 -
DeadliftsandDonuts wrote: »DeadliftsandDonuts wrote: »juliewatkin wrote: »arditarose wrote: »arditarose wrote: »I just bought the freaking Nike Romaleos this week and jesus...I'm in love. I have not hit this depth at this weight, ever. Part of it is definitely due to the shoes but I probably should give a little credit to myself, training, and trying not to be a wimp too. But the shoes...
my friend just got squat shoes- and he's all limbs (arm and legs) so he's a really awkward squatter. But he was like- I don't know how I ever squatted without these shoes- best thing.EVER.
I'm hoping to find someone on Prime Day tomorrow for sale. I'd definitely like to have a pair!
Yeah honestly I shouldn't have spent the money I did on mine. I'm too vain to wear the cheap ones and the adidas which are a little cheaper did not feel good. I don't regret it though. I will never go back.
now you got me really wanting shoes LOL
It's a good investment. I've had mine for 8 years. It's not like you wear them all the time to wear them out. I've only had to replace the laces and the rubber on the bottom. The rubber damage was a result of my bench set up though when I drag my toes to get my feet set up.
Do real weightlifting shoes make squatting that much better? I've always lifted in flat minimalist running shoes because those were what I had when I started lifting regularly. I would like to get more into powerlifting, but I'm still on the fence if the benefit of lifting shoes is worth the $150-200.
It depends.
The elevated heel will reduce ankle dorsiflexion demands on the squat. If you have great ankle mobility then it may not add much -- although there are other features like (typically) a very solid bottom (not very compressible) and metatarsal strap which could make a slight proprioceptive difference (basically it feels sturdy/stable).
For people who lack ankle mobility they are a MFin GAME CHANGER, seriously. Some people will immediately gain several inches of depth on the squat AND reduce lateral collapse at the ankle which tends to happen at end ranges of ankle dorsiflexion.
Here's my last squat triple today in my flat shoes that I use for lifting (Merrell Trail Gloves). They're getting old and are falling apart which is why I'm looking for new lifting shoes. Do you think the raised heel will give me better depth on squats?
Your depth is fine. If you go too deep, you're giving up weight. FWIW, I've been a referee for about 5 years now.1 -
arditarose wrote: »juliewatkin wrote: »juliewatkin wrote: »arditarose wrote: »I got to AMRAP tonight and I got 175x9 with decent depth. If this means my 1rm is finally 225 it will knock my panties off.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kuAteVtsBU
It's the shoes. They're like magic That looked easy and your depth was more than decent on most of them.
Have you thought about testing your 1rm?
@juliewatkin - I've been coaching her for a bit now in preparation for her upcoming meet so I'll reply to this one as well, I hope you don't mind! The temptation is definitely there to see where her strength levels are at. So far the volume block of training is going incredibly well.
We are using a DUP type of set up that is also block periodized in that we are doing a volume block followed by an intensity block followed by a taper into the meet. Right now we are in a volume phase, still making weekly increases to load but keeping the total volume as the primary goal. We will eventually transition into an intensity block where rep ranges go down and load goes up a bit faster.
At that point we should have a much closer idea as to where her strength levels are at for the upcoming meet.
I am curious as hell about where her 1rm is currently but it's one of those things where the plan is working very well, so we stick to the plan
I didn't realize there was a meet coming up. For sure then, resist the temptation. On a platform is the best place for a PR. Where's the meet?
Brooklyn. My hood.
Enjoy yourself. The first is really awesome. Everyone is very supportive and wants to see new lifters succeed. I've got close to 30 meets in and remember the first like yesterday.2 -
Just realized that I never posted on how I did at the meet last weekend. Since I went alone, I didn't get any video, but the state chair was gracious enough to snap a few of me.
SQUAT: I blew my last attempt squat not because I didn’t make depth, but because I rocked back on my heels locking knees out.Missed platform PR, but second attempt tied last meet best. 2/3 squat. 1: 402/182.5. 2: 412/187.5. 3: 424/192.5: no good. I think I jinxed myself informing them that it was a PR attempt.
BENCH: First attempt of 275 and the safety pins were too high. Head ref allowed me to come back, but I was like, no let’s get this done, reset the bar. 3/3 bench press. 1: 275.5/125. 2:292/132.5 3: 303/137.5kg USAPL PR. I think I had more in me too. Next time. Also, I didn’t inform them that this was a PR attempt. No jinx!
DEADLIFT: My first attempt of 485/220 I pulled on the bar and said out loud “OH MY GOD WHY IS THIS SO HEAVY!” Many people were laughing. Warming up with all those bumper plates didn’t prepare me for competition plates. 3/3 deadlift. 1: 485/220. 2: 507/230. 3: 512/232.5 kg — ties last meet attempt. Yay!
It was a very good meet, and I didn’t cede any ground from my last meet in February and before all the injuries. I improved the total amount I lifted (by 2.75 kilos) over last meet and maybe even my Wilks — depends on my bodyweight of course.
I await the official score from WI-USAPL. But I think I did improve my Wilks by a few points.
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^ Great job at that meet! Very nice work!0
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I'm working on a blog post for one of my clients. As part of that I'm doing some before/after video footage of her lifts -- thought I'd post one in here since she's getting rather impressively strong IMO.
When we started way back in Sept 2014 her 5rm was 155, almost to parallel. Her last meet she hit 308, here's a vid before/after showing an early form check followed by a triple at 270 from this week.
Also if this is considered spammy that I'm showing client progress, cool -- just let me know and I'll delete it with no hard feelings. This is one of our MFP members, she just doesn't post often.
https://youtu.be/63klUp2bJIs
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So the left quad and left oblique are still strained which is making me regret ever being born, but my bench is better than ever.
255x9.
Exceed rep goal by 1 and I had another in the tank.
I'm less than 4 weeks out from my next meet and then some much needed time off.1 -
nakedraygun wrote: »So the left quad and left oblique are still strained which is making me regret ever being born, but my bench is better than ever.
255x9.
Exceed rep goal by 1 and I had another in the tank.
I'm less than 4 weeks out from my next meet and then some much needed time off.
I love watching you lift. (And I don't mean that in a creepy stalkerish kinda way.)2 -
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I'm working on a blog post for one of my clients. As part of that I'm doing some before/after video footage of her lifts -- thought I'd post one in here since she's getting rather impressively strong IMO.
When we started way back in Sept 2014 her 5rm was 155, almost to parallel. Her last meet she hit 308, here's a vid before/after showing an early form check followed by a triple at 270 from this week.
Also if this is considered spammy that I'm showing client progress, cool -- just let me know and I'll delete it with no hard feelings. This is one of our MFP members, she just doesn't post often.https://youtu.be/63klUp2bJIs
Whaaaaa?! Can I have 270? I want dat.0 -
I matched last weeks AMRAP at 9 reps with 10 lbs added to the bar. 185 this week. I can't tell if my depth is good enough. Some of the reps are a little high.
I weigh anywhere from 136-139 here. Who knows anymore.
P.S. I apologize for all the noise I'm making. Maybe should have muted the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHuFA2AR32w 4 -
arditarose wrote: »I matched last weeks AMRAP at 9 reps with 10 lbs added to the bar. 185 this week. I can't tell if my depth is good enough. Some of the reps are a little high.
I weigh anywhere from 136-139 here. Who knows anymore.
P.S. I apologize for all the noise I'm making. Maybe should have muted the video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHuFA2AR32w
Nice work! Your depth looked good to me, you were at least hitting parallel on all reps.0 -
Last weekend's USAPL meet. Video is muted because the music was terrible and I'm weird about sharing my name on the internet, which they call out on several ocassions.
Best Lifts:
SQ - 501 lb (Platform PR)
B - 314 lb (poverty level)
DL - 512 lb (Platform PR, All-Time PR)
Total:
1327 lb (Platform PR, All-Time PR)
Wilk's Score:
352.28 (PR)
BW - 248 lb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXyGE-31MoM 6 -
This thread gives me all the warm and fuzzies.
I heart so much.
SideSteel- no- no hard feelings with showing off clients who are okay being shown off. I love watching people work.
(I obviously don't speak for everyone- but that's my opinion)2 -
This thread gives me all the warm and fuzzies.
I heart so much.
SideSteel- no- no hard feelings with showing off clients who are okay being shown off. I love watching people work.
(I obviously don't speak for everyone- but that's my opinion)
I agree. I love watching the videos. Inspirational for sure. Helps me work harder so maybe one day I can post a video here!!0 -
@_incogNEATo_ Nice my man!1
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Here's my new deadlift rep max from yesterday: 505x7 after 3 doubles.
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arditarose wrote: »@_incogNEATo_ Nice my man!
d'aw! Thanks guh!0 -
505x7 Wow! @zach_lifts0
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_incogNEATo_ wrote: »arditarose wrote: »@_incogNEATo_ Nice my man!
d'aw! Thanks guh!
I thought you died or something.......0 -
DeadliftsandDonuts wrote: »Here's my new deadlift rep max from yesterday: 505x7 after 3 doubles
This is outstanding
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