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Strongman groups?
Hi all, I can't figure out if there is a way to search for groups and I am thinking about dabbling in strong(wo)man now that I have a few powerlifting meets under my belt. Does anyone know of any on here (or some way of searching groups? Hard to find like-minded people to network with when you can't search groups, MFP!!!)
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Strength comp!
I’m really happy with how my competition went Saturday! It was a combo Oly/PL meet where you got 5 min (Oly) or 4 min (PL) on the clock for each lift. Whatever your best attempt in that time was your score. I managed 4 or 5 attempts for each which was actually better than I thought I would do. There was about an hour in…
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jump rope for double unders
Even though I still don't really care about double unders, I know a bunch of people at my box are working on them and they are going to be programmed fairly frequently... that being said, the ropes at our box kinda suck. I think most of them are just too long for me, but some are kinked or twisted and I just struggle to…
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1RM Testing?
How often does your box do 1RM testing? I think ours does it 2-4x/year. Since a lot of the strength moves and even metcon weights are based on a percentage of your current 1RM. We are testing this week and my numbers are kinda funky, I think. Back Squat: 205 (I recently switched to high bar from doing low bar for years, so…
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crossfit and "core training"
So, before CF I hadn't done a sit-up or crunch in years. My previous trainer used mostly slow, controlled movements like dead bugs, wall press abs, chops and lifts (anti-rotation), loaded carries, etc. I always thought sit-ups worked the hip flexors more than the core but they don't hurt me so for the rare occasion I've…
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working on Oly technique
Just curious to hear how others have worked on their Oly technique. I have a competition in 2 months where I will find my 1RM for snatch, C&J, back squat, bench press, and DL. I'm focusing most of my time on the Oly lifts and just maintaining as much of my strength base on the powerlifts as possible. My question is, what…
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Please help with stall
Hi guys, I've been struggling to drop a weight class for powerlifting since I think based on the way I look right now, competing at 148 would put me at a relatively lean but not impossible to achieve/maintain physique. I believe I've made some body comp changes (see bf thread) but would really like to see the scale to…
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healthy treats to share?
I'd like to bring in a healthy treat to share at work (rather than something like donuts or bagels). Besides a fruit tray, does anyone else have ideas of what to bring? I am staying in a hotel and have access to a small fridge and microwave but no other cooking equipment. I am considering getting a fruit tray and a small…
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Are there any exercises you just won't do?
I am just starting out in crossfit and halfway through my Foundations program. I think I have a pretty decent knowledge of exercise science for a recreational exerciser, though like most people, much of my "book knowledge" has been taken from the internet. I have also had several conversations with coaches over the years…
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Deficit vs. eating to support strength training?
This is more of a vent than anything, but I guess I'm wondering if anyone else experiences this: It seems like I can *either* eat at a deficit OR gain strength. When I eat at a deficit my performance in the gym goes to *kitten* and I am cranky and irritable. Then I decide strength is more important to me right now, so I…
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clean vs. dirty carbs for muscle recovery
I've been limiting my calories as per my stall thread. But I don't want my performance to tank in the gym, so I was planning on adding in some PWO carbs on my heaviest lifting days to replenish glycogen (still within my targets). Is there any advantage to eating something like oatmeal or Ezekiel bread over something…
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Logging "zero calorie" items?
Before I go through and fill out an intake form, I'm just wondering how people here handle logging zero/very low calorie items. Usually I just ignore them because it shouldn't affect my totals that much and I don't want to feel neurotic about logging. Examples: diet soda Splenda packets (usually have 2-3/day) BCAAs (have…
