Ya I watched this before. Maybe I was looking at it wrong. Thought the phases were more of a test to see where I'm at as opposed to a way to improve flexibility. You think I should just replace weighted squats with these and stretches/mobility exercises until it improves? Is it alright if I still do other leg exercises during that time like extensions/curls or will that impede progress?
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Ya I watched this before. Maybe I was looking at it wrong. Thought the phases were more of a test to see where I'm at as opposed to a way to improve flexibility. You think I should just replace weighted squats with these and stretches/mobility exercises until it improves? Is it alright if I still do other leg exercises during that time like extensions/curls or will that impede progress?
Psychotext
Member
Not got time to watch it again right now, but as far as I recall they were exercises you are supposed to use until you get the flexibility to do full on squats.
Two Clarence0 video's this week!
750 lb deadlift, hook grip and olympic shoes of course!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdTc2Gv52uI
October training compilation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QCj6Ek-REg
Freaking incredible stuff.
750 lb deadlift, hook grip and olympic shoes of course!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdTc2Gv52uI
October training compilation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QCj6Ek-REg
Freaking incredible stuff.
ExplodingKetchup
Member
holy shit that guy is incredibly strong
Jacksinthe
Banned
Yeah I'm just gonna... I'm just gonna bow out now, m'kay.
ExplodingKetchup
Member
Was feeling super stiff during squats today (day 2, week 4 of Smolov). My right hip flexor has been hurting for a few weeks now, and I finally got it to loosen up by foam rolling on it (RIP - pain was so bad). As soon as that happened, my lower back started to ache. Sometimes you can't win lol
He's been having setback after setback. He just started to get back to lifting heavier recently and then this back issue happened. A month ago he was down here in Boca and blessed my squat rack https://www.instagram.com/p/BK_e_SmBvGF/
He would win a lot of competition if he wanted to enter. Watch his squat videos, olympic lifts hell he does 730 lb deadlift with no belt or straps.
Uuuuugh OHP, I was going for 100 yesterday and got 4 of 5 reps on the last fucking set. Oh well, I'll get that shit next time.
OHP is hard. I got 105 for 5 and that was all I could muster. 5 rep max for sure.
Once I am done with my current program I am gonna up the volume on it on the second day that I do OHP.
Dead Prince
Banned
my OHP is poo. been trying to do strict OHP.
also it's week 7 waiting for my second inzer belt. i ordered the red/white/blue double prong belt. hoefully it comes soon.
Psychotext
Member
Wooh... 5x5 90lb deadlift! I'm a fucking machine.
(If I'm honest, it's quite refreshing to go in there and lift weights that I know I can actually lift)
(If I'm honest, it's quite refreshing to go in there and lift weights that I know I can actually lift)
mdsfx
Member
Happy Wednesday. A few things:
1. My brother is still alive and getting better! Thanks for all of the best wishes.
2. I'm now sick as a dog. I blame him.
3. The triathlon swim coach said my freestyle doesn't suck. Compliment of the century right there. He gave me one major pointer and it cut the number of strokes down by 20%.
4. My squat numbers have been going back up with 5x5. Get these chicken legs out of here!
Side note: The coach's first-hand account of the swim leg of Ironman Triathlons was fucking terrifying. It included words like "panic" and "gasping." I'm good, thanks.
1. My brother is still alive and getting better! Thanks for all of the best wishes.
2. I'm now sick as a dog. I blame him.
3. The triathlon swim coach said my freestyle doesn't suck. Compliment of the century right there. He gave me one major pointer and it cut the number of strokes down by 20%.
4. My squat numbers have been going back up with 5x5. Get these chicken legs out of here!
Side note: The coach's first-hand account of the swim leg of Ironman Triathlons was fucking terrifying. It included words like "panic" and "gasping." I'm good, thanks.
Psychotext
Member
velociraptor
Junior Member
I really need to get over my fear of excess fat gain during bulking.
I have gained -1kg on my '6 week bulk test'.
Yep, -1kg.
Time to increase calories by another 100-200 per day!
I have gained -1kg on my '6 week bulk test'.
Yep, -1kg.
Time to increase calories by another 100-200 per day!
mdsfx
Member
Lol I picture you on a unicycle in your house at all times, "walking is wrong."
Psychotext
Member
Walking is acceptable, but only indoors. 
had the best leg day in months but damn leg days are so taxing,
I was dreading every set but kind of in a good way. I was flexible enough for ass-to-grass ROM and muscles were activated. it felt good.
Since I can't go for 5RM sets because my left knee is shit and complains all the time, I've been in the 10R range for a while and it worked out quite well.
3 worksets,176 lbs/80 kg x 10, me being 158 lbs/72 kgs
I was dreading every set but kind of in a good way. I was flexible enough for ass-to-grass ROM and muscles were activated. it felt good.
Since I can't go for 5RM sets because my left knee is shit and complains all the time, I've been in the 10R range for a while and it worked out quite well.
3 worksets,176 lbs/80 kg x 10, me being 158 lbs/72 kgs
Ugh, my back is making a whole bunch of issues. Sometimes, it feels like I should just stay down.
My lower back is still healing, so I'm taking a break from squats and deadlifts. There's a pinched nerve near my neck area that's causing my right arm to feel numb. So, pressing motions are hindered.
Well, the only thing that I can seem to do is biceps. I guess I'll be doing curls for a while.
Let's start building some hurtin bombs.
My lower back is still healing, so I'm taking a break from squats and deadlifts. There's a pinched nerve near my neck area that's causing my right arm to feel numb. So, pressing motions are hindered.
Well, the only thing that I can seem to do is biceps. I guess I'll be doing curls for a while.
Let's start building some hurtin bombs.
God Dayumm
Banned
Smelling salts. Are they safe? You do them?
A buddy at the gym let me try a whiff. It helped me become more focused on my lift, but nothing crazier than a sip of coffee would do. Of course I only smelled very briefly and from a distance because I was afraid it was some sort of drug that kills brain cells. But apparently it's not?
A buddy at the gym let me try a whiff. It helped me become more focused on my lift, but nothing crazier than a sip of coffee would do. Of course I only smelled very briefly and from a distance because I was afraid it was some sort of drug that kills brain cells. But apparently it's not?
Psychotext
Member
Oddly enough, a few studies have shown that it didn't make any difference. People do like their placebos though.
I like anything that helps me breathe properly when lifting, so I've been known to use an oil vaporiser in my gym. I don't think it's going to help me stick 30lb more on the bar though.
I like anything that helps me breathe properly when lifting, so I've been known to use an oil vaporiser in my gym. I don't think it's going to help me stick 30lb more on the bar though.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Over 600lb deadlifts have NEVER moved this fast for me. My training program is working. This was 610lbs.
https://youtu.be/qD-WKdsaBaw
https://youtu.be/qD-WKdsaBaw
Randolph Freelander
Member
I did something to my lower back Tuesday night. Or maybe even prior to that, but I started feeling it during squats at the beginning of my workout, and it just got worse from there. I was able to do my whole workout (probably shouldn't have done bent over rows), but the back pain just got worse and worse once I left the gym.
I told myself that today I would just do upper body, like flat bench. But the more I think about it, I'm not even sure I can actually load the bar. Just carrying a laundry basket yesterday was too much. I still want to go to the gym, but what am I left with? Iso, machine exercises?! This is sad.
Good shit dude! Damn
Hey guys, just came across this thread and I'm looking for help regarding "meal plans" containing specific foods to eat. Thing is I'm scrawny as all hell and it's awful. I don't want to start lifting before I gain some weight as I feel that me being as scrawny as I am, burning more calories through lifting will only be a step backwards. I just wanna gain (healthy) weight I'm really tired of being so skinny.
Height = 6 Feet
Weight = 120 lbs
BMI = 16.3
^ Pathetic stats, I know. Is there any advice for me?
Height = 6 Feet
Weight = 120 lbs
BMI = 16.3
^ Pathetic stats, I know. Is there any advice for me?
You should definitely lift. Do a program like Starting Strength and eat a lot. Hard to suggest what you could eat without knowing what you enjoy.
Edit: also, how many calories do you consume daily, now?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9zCgPtsups
and eat. eat. and eat. then eat again. none of that empty cheap calories like cheetos and cookies.
Silphonica
Banned
Guys, whats the general advice on gaining weight doing starting strength and the massive gut it produces? my stomach is getting so bloated, so fast. Is this something that can come from diet, as in will cutting back on milk and changing those calories to solids, help?
Im a skinnyfat guy. tall and lanky, tiny wrists and ankles but the biggest of guts. I feel like if i bulk at this rate ill look like im housing an elephant in my belly.
Im a skinnyfat guy. tall and lanky, tiny wrists and ankles but the biggest of guts. I feel like if i bulk at this rate ill look like im housing an elephant in my belly.
Psychotext
Member
Sounds like you're just unlucky genetically. How much actual weight are you gaining?
Milk does make some people bloated, so it may be that you can avoid the worst of it by staying away from lactose.
Milk does make some people bloated, so it may be that you can avoid the worst of it by staying away from lactose.
Wolfe
Member
Yeah I dunno dude, never had any issue with "massive gut" while doing SS (as a tall skinny person). I drink at least a half gallon of milk a day most the time too. Maybe try subbing out the milk with other protein rich foods like you suggested above.
Just want to follow up. Did squats last night (keycard at gym wasn't working for 2 days -_-) and maybe got a little more depth but still not parallel. Then did some goblet squats and was able to hit parallel without too much issue, using a bench that's exactly parallel to make sure I was being honest with myself. Makes sense since I can get low as long as some counter-weight is preventing me from falling backwards. Not sure where to go from here though. Thinking about doing a couple sets of conventional squats and 4-5 sets of goblet squats on leg day as well as daily stretches on my hip flexors and calves until I can hit parallel with the bar on my back without losing balance.
Honestly Mass Gainer Shakes do it for me. Some are against it and prefer to make their own but someone's who lazy and always on the go and doesn't feel like blending 338922389 things to make the same thing I can buy in the store.
Dymatize Super Mass Gainer is amazing. If milk is an issue use Lactaid milk. Taste the same. Don't bloat or use water but ehhh water made protein shakes taste so yucky to me.
God Dayumm
Banned
How many calories are you consuming? You need to eat at a surplus but muscle builds slowly and the rest becomes fat so too much excess is bad.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Finally took my new yoke for a spin. It's awesome. 460lbs empty.
https://youtu.be/4C8ShjEgRnw
Thanks bud, I'm feeling real strong again.
https://youtu.be/4C8ShjEgRnw
Thanks bud, I'm feeling real strong again.
Beastly.
Psychotext
Member
I'm fairly certain I couldn't even lift that, let alone move with it.
Cindi Mayweather
Member
Okay so I'm looking to become vegan and I'm confused. I'm confused because I've been paleo for so long. First thing I see on vegan diet search is to consume whole grains. This really freaks my paleo side out. It feels like the opposite of paleo and I don't know what to think. The idea of consuming wheat again almost scares me.
I looked for a medium between paleo and vegan and it looks pretty good. I just don't know.
I'm so confused with this diet.
http://drhyman.com/blog/2014/11/07/pegan-paleo-vegan/
I looked for a medium between paleo and vegan and it looks pretty good. I just don't know.
I'm so confused with this diet.
http://drhyman.com/blog/2014/11/07/pegan-paleo-vegan/
Psychotext
Member
I don't know if Team Jones has been around lately, but he's vegan, and whatever he's doing is working, because that motherfucker is ripped.
Maybe try sending him a PM?
What new program are you running? Your strength is Marvel-tier right now.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Made my own after everything I've learned. Involves alternating max effort, bands, and chains as well as rep schemes. I also have a strongman and "body building/prehab" day.
I appreciate it, lets just see how sustainable it is, and what result it yields at the meet.
Thanks bud, hope you feel better soon.
You might be surprised actually.