I'll read through that now. Here is a quick video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSJ37O_XVZs
I have a feeling there's some glaring issue in the form I have in the vid. Hopefully someone can point it out.
Edit: ahaha.
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I'll read through that now. Here is a quick video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSJ37O_XVZs
I have a feeling there's some glaring issue in the form I have in the vid. Hopefully someone can point it out.
Edit: ahaha.
Now hold on a second there. That's only true if body dimensions permit it.
FallingEdge
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Love it. Thanks for the links/suggestions. I plan to try more body weight type of exercises closer to summer.
cuevas. PhD.
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Take one of a working set at the gym, since that's when you would struggle.
Your back is not going to be vertical in the squat, nor will your knees be. I would reproduce the position you were in at the 30 second mark on the video, but then use your elbows to shove your knees out.
I watched the Mark Rippletoe video from that website. I think I keep my legs too narrow. With a wide foot stance I can do a squat that feels much more natural. Should my feet be outside my shoulder width and pointing outward?
I've heard I should be able to do a narrow foot-stance squat when I don't have any weights on.
parrotbeak
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Hard to tell cuz there are a lot of issues here, but your ankles aren't flexing at all, so flexibility might be one major issue. Can you sit in the bottom of the squat? Use something to hold on to if needed to get there and then see where you are tightest. For me when I'm sitting in the squat I feel the tension most in my hips. For you I suspect it will be the ankles, but I'm just guessing.
cuevas. PhD.
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"everybody wanna be a bodybuilder but don't nobody wanna lift no heavy ass weights."
I love that quote, don't care how stupid he is.
I love that quote, don't care how stupid he is.
Where did you hear this from?
Anton Sugar
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I think he might be referring to a general flexibility "challenge"--I've heard the same: put your heels/feet together and squat down without falling over.
Tawney Bomb
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I've never posted here and I've only been going to the gym since this past June, so I figure you guys know more about this. How long until all the people who sign up for New Years stop showing up? There are so many of them...
February.
Tawney Bomb
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Close to halfway there then!
parrotbeak
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It was emptier than usual on Sunday. I may turn around and walk back out tonight if it's too bad; been in a foul mood because of back pain and would rather just go run hills than deal with crowds.
Think of it this way, they are subsidizing our fees by paying and not going the rest of the year.
Think of it this way, they are subsidizing our fees by paying and not going the rest of the year.
They'll be back come April to get ready for beach season though!
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
If Tits Mcgee and her way too small spaghetti strap tank top stay, I'm ok with that.
Tawney Bomb
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Ugh. Then after that I guess it's normal until January again?
That's what the gym was like before the rush. Now it's not so appealing.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Nope, around late March through early May is a slow buildup for summer season.
This chick is one of the resolutioners, and her boobs are at least a full DD if not bigger.
entremet
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Ronnie Coleman?
Tawney Bomb
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I'll just have to tough it out I suppose.
There are a handful of those floating around at my gym. We could always use a few more though.
Still with back pain? Sciatica again?
cuevas. PhD.
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Yep.
parrotbeak
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No, it's still tweaked from the body surfing on xmas. The sciatica is at normal levels. This is a hyperextension, I think. It's not bad, it's just taking a while to clear up. I was a lot stiffer before and now I have pretty normal flexibility, but it hurts to hyperextend.
Did you ever get an mri?
No real reason too. The only reason I would get one at this point is because I'm simply curious as to how my discs look. I could have 3 bulgings discs though and yet none of them could be the causes of any of my past symptoms -- as I'm sure you're aware. The lower back is so damn complex it could be so many things.
Luckily I am not experiencing any symptoms and haven't consistently since June. Maybe a rare issue that lasts for a day but it still minimal. I still get nervous about sitting for too often (i.e. movie theaters, car rides) and I still haven't done any sort of bilateral squatting or deadlifting as I am feeling great just doing single-leg stuff. Muscle wise, my legs/glutes are too big. So squatting wouldn't be necessary for that reason.
Though I have no intention of back squatting ever again, or conventional deadlifting. I would like to front squat, and RDL though. Maybe in the future. I am just babying it.
MickeyKnox
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Your biggest problems right now are hip and ankle mobility. Couch stretch, soleus stretch, foam roll like a motherfucker, and work towards collecting 10 minutes in the bottom position of a squat (ass to ankle)
BlueScrote
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Really? Last summer here really thinned the place out. It may be because of the heavy college crowd and people go home over summer, but it's hard to say.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
I meant to get ready for summer. It dies back down after May.
Anton Sugar
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Are you actively TRYING to keep your shins vertical? You shouldn't be--your knees WILL extend over your toes, especially if you have long limbs.
Yes this.
There's been an influx of new equipment at my gym: Hoist. Never heard of them before and I tried a couple of pieces yesterday. Wasn't hugely impressed (although I usually use free weights for the majority of my training). Went to the maximum setting on the tricep dip machine which supposedly equates to around 160kg (on a 150lb user weight) but it certainly didn't feel like 160kg*.
Anyone have any views?
http://www.hoistfitness.com/
*I'm sure those figures are wrong but that's how I remember them. Will check again tomorrow.
Anyone have any views?
http://www.hoistfitness.com/
*I'm sure those figures are wrong but that's how I remember them. Will check again tomorrow.
I resisted posting pics.
Oh, and in case anyone's wondering my ass doesn't look like that one in the pic!
It's like the fucking dawn ages is occurring in the background as she works her ass. I also enjoy the dimensions and the range of motion being listed like they actually mean anything. I also particually like how everyone is either shirtless or wearing short shorts.
And then there's this
Holy shit, what is going on with that kid at the end? Is he about to die? This entire picture is devoid of energy and passion and all the thing I see when people train. It just seems like they're designed to plop yourself down (all of them, except for superman in the back there, are sitting down), bang out some shitty reps, and then go to class.
But to answer your question, Slider, they look like some high quality pieces of equipment.
And then there's this
Holy shit, what is going on with that kid at the end? Is he about to die? This entire picture is devoid of energy and passion and all the thing I see when people train. It just seems like they're designed to plop yourself down (all of them, except for superman in the back there, are sitting down), bang out some shitty reps, and then go to class.
But to answer your question, Slider, they look like some high quality pieces of equipment.
What Anton said essentially.
Awesome, I was hoping there might be a few stretches to look into. Thanks.
EDIT: holy shit at the angle between this chick's foot and shin. I'm not even close.
I'm trying to get my thighs and calves to make an acute angle. That's starting to seem like an unrealistic goal with the narrow stance I was using in the video.
MickeyKnox
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This should be your new favorite fitness related site:
http://www.mobilitywod.com/
Speaking as a tall guy (6'4") learning everything I could about mobility drills from there pretty much changed my entire outlook on what I could and should be able to do even with long ass levers.
Anyone got any ideas? I feel like I'm really starting to need one especially on my DL.
Does anyone at your gym have one (meaning any decent belt)? If so see if you can use it to test it out.
There's this place :http://www.bestpricenutrition.com/Best-Belts.html, and Elite isn't too bad. I know Shogun uses one from Elite, and he's a strong mofo.
And then there's this
Holy shit, what is going on with that kid at the end? Is he about to die?
I can't stop laughing at that dude in the way back. That dude is crushing it in the gym.
Is yours leather all the way through? Mine is like hard plastic with leather on either side. Hard as hell to break in, but seems durable. Was expecting it to be all leather.
Holy shit, what is going on with that kid at the end?
Looks like that machine is trying to be a Reverse Hyper, but without being a Reverse Hyper (TM). The Reverse Hyper is trademarked by Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell. I wish I had a real Reverse Hyper at my gym. My dream home gym would be a squat rack, DL platform, 0-90 bench, reverse hyper and a GHR.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
I use that Elite FTS one, so does Deadbeef and Anton. I think a few others do too. It's pretty damn nice, but takes a while to break in.
Another great idea.
Wish I was stronger.
And yeah, I use that exact one he linked.
Yeah, the plastic inside threw me off, but it's pretty damn rugged.
lol.
What do the sizes actually mean?
I have a home gym and don't know anyone else that lifts but that would be a good idea.
but didn't it take like 6 weeks to get? I read that even though they say they usually have black in stock, they usually don't, and they don't tell you. Maybe I'll call them instead of ordering online.
Cool, that's the only one I saw on their site except a nice discounted red lever belt that is way too big for me.
About how long did it take you to get it?
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