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Definitely looks more low bar than high bar to me. Switching to low bar can feel weird at first, but over time it becomes the norm and high bar will feel weird. The Squat looks great. Best thing is if it doesn't feel better after trying it for a bit, you can always move to high bar and try other things (pad, towel, etc.)…

Are you low bar or high bar squatting. I used to be a huge fan of the high bar until weight started going up and I was bruising/hurting traps and shoulders. I switched to low bar and it mad all of the difference. Alan Thrall does a good job (though this is a lengthy video) of technique on with low bar.…

I would not call it cheating to continuously do a set. I reset between reps on heavy reps because I want to ensure I have form right. But on lighter reps I will go continuous. It doesn't make it any easier or harder, it depends on you. If you are competing, it may be different, depending on judge and rules, but in general…

Everyone reacts differently to Cortisone shots. Depending on the pain level/tolerance sometimes they don't even touch the pain. I've done it once and I did not care for it. It wasn't for a competition, it was just for some shoulder pain as a course of treatment from the doctor as dictated by the insurance company, but I'm…

Calvin reminds me of my 9 year old so much. Though he's starting to grow out of some of it, they have a very similar personality. Thanks for sharing!

You're killing it. That looked easy!

Sounds like you're in the right mindset and your results show. You're doing great things!

Currently 37. Married at 22 so married in 2006. USA. Wedding/rings/venue/food/dress(the most expensive part)/tuxedos etc. cost $1,500.00 Add in the honeymoon and we were at about $3,000 USD. We didn't have a lot of money at the time so we cut corners where and when possible. We also did not have help from parents/family…

I agree that it is a personal decision. In my experience, I've found that most people pass their judgment based on their life and life choices instead of seeing it from someone else's perspective. I also can say that I think there is some generational changes occurring that effect the way peoples perspective. Anecdotally-…

I’ve always been jealous of people that can do weighted pull-ups. You’re killing it!

It’s called Strong Workout Tracker. I use the free version which tracks PR’s, volume, etc. downside is free version only allows you to store 3 routines. Plus side you don’t have to routine to record a session. Paid version has more stuff but I usually program on paper and record on app.

Went for volume today. Happy with it. Should have but got lazy so I didn’t record my accessories. GIFs coming on next PR Attempts.

Solid! Looked easy.

Now I know to look for a Duplicator with an Ethicator when my children are behaving better than usual.... BRILLIANT!

I'm a dad- I have legs- I think I qualify. Here's one of them...

Man I'm jealous. I want to flip tires... Since it finally started warming up here maybe soon since I can't talk my Gym into getting one so I can train with it indoors. You're Killing it!

Building up the front squats. Easily one of my weakest lifts. Happy with the 225 for 3. I’m pretty sure I can do that weight for my working sets next time. Felt light as the squat, it’s the holding up and keeping the weight locked in Position that’s the struggle. Also definitely need to either get a gym partner, my wife,…

I see what you did there LOL

https://youtu.be/YT1eac6t3aI Friend just let me know they are releasing a new Album. We both really liked them as angsty teens- not sure how I feel about this now though...

No GIF today. Honestly I don't think I could have even worked my camera this morning let alone it seems that 5 AM is the time to be at the gym. I've never seen that many people at the gym ever. I'm not even sure why I thought a 5 AM workout was a good thing either but there I was so why not. Not my best lifts but it was a…

*Looks over both shoulders and thinks to self: DAMN I'm going to have to step up my game because she's going to to beat me in deadlift* Seriously though strong lift, looked easy, and I think what I like most is that your knees and hips lock out in sync which saves so much energy and makes heavier weights so much more…

Thanks for sharing these! It's something I look forward to everyday as a quick 5 minute break from work. Always makes my day!

Okay I know I shouldn't laugh, but this would be me and that's why I'm belly laughing right now. I'd be sitting there for 10 minutes not wanting to fail, confused about what was going on, multiple attempts to stand up, panicking on what to do next, and being deathly afraid of the geriatric crowd at the gym "turning me in"…

It’s been a rough couple of weeks for me. My step dad passed away (he really was my dad just not formally) and having to help the family and my mom has kept me out of the gym and also meant a lot of takeout, and little to no sleep, not to mention the emotional side of all of it. I’ve been to the gym once for a real workout…

I won't lie I'm slightly infatuated with Alan Thrall.... I watched these videos when I plateaued on my DL at about 225. The videos didn't make me perfect BUT it helped correct a lot and my numbers started to grow. Alan does such a great job of explaining lifts, and is great about noting errors in old videos or making…

Seeing your shirt just made me happy. I'll miss that show.

This... So much this. Form over weight every day. Accessory lifts to strengthen Glutes, hip flexors in addition will help. I started with rack pull's to start and work on form, lowering as flexibility and form improved.

STRONG lift! Love it! I don't really see any rounding at all, the only thing I see is your hips come up before you start to move the weight which is fine and would guess it's more due to your leverage points. Back and form look great. That Calculated 1 RM doesn't stand a chance. :smiley:

Hey All, Life has come at me hard in the last week and a half with family so I haven't been able to keep up in the thread, let alone find time to get to the gym, and or be able to make some GIF's. However, just wanted to say after doing a skim through you all are killing it!! I hope to be pushing some weight and sharing…

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