GIFt us your lifts! (or other achievements!)

tuckerrj wrote: »

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 use

KickassAmazon76 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.

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.

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.

steveko89 wrote: »

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!

steveko89 wrote: »

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.

Solid pull man!

dsc84 wrote: »

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.

DancingMoosie wrote: »

Got through my lifting today. Tried something a little different to work through this mind/body connection block on my squats. I guess if I keep up the volume it's ok if I don't hit the heavier weight. Still a bummer though.

I just had a random thought; is it possible it has something to do with balance? Do you have seasonal allergies?

DancingMoosie wrote: »

Hmm...idk about the balance thing. I was still off today. I feel like I'm just balking. Or it has something to do with my breathing and getting my hips back. I guess a coach would help.
Basically did the same routine today:

If you’ve been doing this strength workout for a while maybe switch to a more volume/hypertrophy workout to break it up a bit

cowsfan12 wrote: »

DancingMoosie wrote: »

Hmm...idk about the balance thing. I was still off today. I feel like I'm just balking. Or it has something to do with my breathing and getting my hips back. I guess a coach would help.
Basically did the same routine today:

If you’ve been doing this strength workout for a while maybe switch to a more volume/hypertrophy workout to break it up a bit

This is new since I couldn't do my heavy 5x5. I thought this was more of a volume approach for squats.... maybe not.

tuckerrj wrote: »

Okay, they're not GIFs, but they're stills from my powerlifting meet last weekend. Did relatively easy 297.6 lb Squat, 241 lb Bench and 330 lb Deadlift. I wanted to go 9 for 9 and avoid injury. I accomplished both goals. Sorry about the size of the pics . . .

Awesome job and very inspiring