GIFt us your lifts! (or other achievements!)
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springlering62 wrote: »OK I tried hip thrusts for the first time Friday, 55 pounds. (I was experimenting with feet out versus feet closer to hips, a lá yoga/Pilates style, which I’m accustomed to.)
Weight was no problem, but how are you guys padding your hips?
I no longer do a particular yoga pose because of the deep, painful bruises it leaves on my hip bones. Thrust is hitting same exact spots.
I have always seen the hip thrusts done with your shoulders on a bench so that at the top of the thrust, you're squeezing your glutes and making a bridge.
That said, those kind of bridges are crazy effective, so I'm sure these work well too!
For the bruising, I bought a section of pipe insulation and fit it over my bar. It's a grey foam tube that has a cut down the side and is used to keep pipes from being exposed to the elements. It looks like you have the squat bar pad... Is it stiff or spongy?
I've also seen people use a rolled up towel.
It's been a while since I did them, but I still remember the bruises!
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Been a while, but I did some light squats (100lb to test out the hip. Still some mobility issues at the bottom of the squat. Sigh)
Here's a highlight reel...
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The Kitty Kiss crunches are awesome. My cat likes to climb underneath me during arm balances. Oh well, more incentive to hold without crushing the little booger.1
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@springerling62
I bought a thick foam bar pad on Amazon for hip thrusts and glute bridges2 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »springlering62 wrote: »OK I tried hip thrusts for the first time Friday, 55 pounds. (I was experimenting with feet out versus feet closer to hips, a lá yoga/Pilates style, which I’m accustomed to.)
Weight was no problem, but how are you guys padding your hips?
I no longer do a particular yoga pose because of the deep, painful bruises it leaves on my hip bones. Thrust is hitting same exact spots.
I have always seen the hip thrusts done with your shoulders on a bench so that at the top of the thrust, you're squeezing your glutes and making a bridge.
That said, those kind of bridges are crazy effective, so I'm sure these work well too!
For the bruising, I bought a section of pipe insulation and fit it over my bar. It's a grey foam tube that has a cut down the side and is used to keep pipes from being exposed to the elements. It looks like you have the squat bar pad... Is it stiff or spongy?
I've also seen people use a rolled up towel.
It's been a while since I did them, but I still remember the bruises!
My trainer is very particular about starting new things in ways I’m least likely to hurt myself til she can gauge how to proceed. Hence floor and big bumpers.
It was a squat pad but didn’t give enough padding. I have crazy bony hips. I’ll try your suggestions. Thanks!1 -
DancingMoosie wrote: »@springerling62
I bought a thick foam bar pad on Amazon for hip thrusts and glute bridges
Oh jeez. There’s such a thing as a thrust and a glute bridge? Heading off to google…….0 -
Oh, I've also heard of people using a pool noodle. Cut to fit and sliced down the width.3
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Ahhhhh!!
I've been working on wide grips lately and I did a pile of singles and assisted yesterday. Today... I don't know what happened... But look!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Awesome!1 -
springlering62 wrote: »DancingMoosie wrote: »@springerling62
I bought a thick foam bar pad on Amazon for hip thrusts and glute bridges
Oh jeez. There’s such a thing as a thrust and a glute bridge? Heading off to google…….
The thrust is with your shoulders elevated(like on a bench) and a glute bridge is flat or feet elevated. I have been doing single leg elevated glute bridges because we have padded body bars at the gym around 20lb and then I don't have to load bar and plates.1 -
I am excited to say that (knock on wood) the gyms here will re-open this wednesday...FINALY!5
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Minion_training_program wrote: »I am excited to say that (knock on wood) the gyms here will re-open this wednesday...FINALY!
Yes!! That is so awesome!0 -
Minion_training_program wrote: »I am excited to say that (knock on wood) the gyms here will re-open this wednesday...FINALY!
Where are you at? Our gyms, here in Missouri, have been open for many months, with a mandatory mask rule. The mask rule was lifted/suspended last Friday (May 14th).0 -
Minion_training_program wrote: »I am excited to say that (knock on wood) the gyms here will re-open this wednesday...FINALY!
Where are you at? Our gyms, here in Missouri, have been open for many months, with a mandatory mask rule. The mask rule was lifted/suspended last Friday (May 14th).
I live in Netherlands
All inside sports were cancelled since december and will re-open this week.
Inside sports with appointment only, no masks though, just cleaning machines/equipment after useKickassAmazon76 wrote: »Minion_training_program wrote: »I am excited to say that (knock on wood) the gyms here will re-open this wednesday...FINALY!
Yes!! That is so awesome!
Yes it is, i might even post a lifting gif to celebrate.
Already scheduled a 2 hour sessions for wednesday and another hour for saturday morning.2 -
Idk what's wrong with me. I'm so frustrated. I can't squat. Uggg. Changed up the whole routine after totally bailing on my squats.
I'm not sure what to do anymore. It's like I'm going backwards.
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DancingMoosie wrote: »Idk what's wrong with me. I'm so frustrated. I can't squat. Uggg. Changed up the whole routine after totally bailing on my squats.
I'm not sure what to do anymore. It's like I'm going backwards.
Training is nothing if not humbling. Keep at it and don’t overthink it, you’re still lapping everyone on the couch.3 -
Sorry i haven't been around much. Finally starting to feel right post surgery. Hope all are doing well. Keep up the good work.2
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A friend of mine gave me a new workout plan. I'm going to try it and see how it goes. I am learning new movements, so form will come... But I think the change up is needed.
Here's a highlight reel.
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375lbs this morning. This felt really smooth so I went for 400, which would’ve matched a lifetime PR, but couldn’t get it passed my shins. Debating if I keep this for my entry to the garage gym comp or make another run at it. Should’ve moved the bench for better lighting too. Probably should’ve punted anyway as our son kept waking up late last night.6 -
@steveko89 awesome job!
Just keep adding little weights and in a few weeks the 400 will be light as well (say's the guy that can't even lift 200)0 -
Minion_training_program wrote: »@steveko89 awesome job!
Just keep adding little weights and in a few weeks the 400 will be light as well (say's the guy that can't even lift 200)
I hit 385 on Saturday, if I'd had more time this morning I'd have gone for 385 or 390 again but if I'm being honest I didn't really have enough time to properly work up to a single this morning before work. I've also not been putting in enough heavy work on DL or Squat to really expect PRs. The extra 1/2 scoop or preworkout I took wasn't enough to spackle over all my training and recovery sins.2 -
Minion_training_program wrote: »@steveko89 awesome job!
Just keep adding little weights and in a few weeks the 400 will be light as well (say's the guy that can't even lift 200)
I hit 385 on Saturday, if I'd had more time this morning I'd have gone for 385 or 390 again but if I'm being honest I didn't really have enough time to properly work up to a single this morning before work. I've also not been putting in enough heavy work on DL or Squat to really expect PRs. The extra 1/2 scoop or preworkout I took wasn't enough to spackle over all my training and recovery sins.
Well i am still impressed with this, i hope one day to be where you are now2 -
375lbs this morning. This felt really smooth so I went for 400, which would’ve matched a lifetime PR, but couldn’t get it passed my shins. Debating if I keep this for my entry to the garage gym comp or make another run at it. Should’ve moved the bench for better lighting too. Probably should’ve punted anyway as our son kept waking up late last night.
That 375 looked solid! Great work! Honestly I think you can hit that 400 with a little more time to set up and a good nights rest. For your competition does it need to be a fluid movement or can you go "continental?" Good luck if you attempt the 400 for the comp!
Side note- Super jealous of your set up. Someday I'll get my wife talked into letting me set up a home gym-- until then I'll just be jealous of everyone elses!1 -
So after being pouty about it at my desk all day, I came home, changed, chalked up, loaded up my favorite bar and worked up 155, 225, 295, 365, 395 and got 400 for the first time since 12/7/18.
Appreciate all the kind words from everyone on my earlier post.8 -
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Twerking practice
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For your competition does it need to be a fluid movement or can you go "continental?" Good luck if you attempt the 400 for the comp!!
As far as the competition goes, it’s pretty unofficial but basically generic powerlifting rules. No equipment or form limitations, essentially just needs to “look like a proper squat, bench and/or deadlift. It’s a fun event to follow each year on IG and the prizes and sponsors have really grown in the three years I’ve known about it (4th overall if memory serves). Any lift of any weight gets you entered into a raffle for the majority of the prizes. There are some awards for top competitors but most of what they give away comes from the open raffle.2 -
So after being pouty about it at my desk all day, I came home, changed, chalked up, loaded up my favorite bar and worked up 155, 225, 295, 365, 395 and got 400 for the first time since 12/7/18.
Appreciate all the kind words from everyone on my earlier post.
This is incredible! Way to push through, way to know what you are capable of, and way to not give up!!! Good luck on your virtual comp.
As for the weight... Dayum, you make it look pretty freaking light!0 -
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Today’s story is similar to yesterday without the successful ending. My left shoulder has been bothering me and a repeat of a 300 bench or more was not in the cards. Hit 285 but three misses on 300.
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