The Progress Thread 2012

[chaugner]

When deadlifting heavy, is it bad to do many single sets as opposed to trying to do 8-10? I do that because I find it hard to keep good form if I don't.

I have a similar issue, every time I go for high weight singles or doubles my form goes to ****. Been keeping it at 5-8 reps now and a bit lower weight. I think for me its more frustration since I dropped around 50-90lbs on dead/squat due to having to take a break from some injuries and moving jobs in the last 3-4 months. Its frustrating coming back and not being able to continue from where you stopped. So giving myself a bit of a break and just doing the next 2 months with higher reps until I get back to where I was before ...

[spoolin215]

When deadlifting heavy, is it bad to do many single sets as opposed to trying to do 8-10? I do that because I find it hard to keep good form if I don't.

No it is not bad.

[::xander::]

I don't see why your form would break down more on singles that volume? my first few are good but by the end of 8+ reps I am a bit sloppy.

[kryptonik]

and nice pull. 430 is getting up there. you are light right? like 180 pounds?

Thanks! I'm a bit heavier now. About 190. I got my diet to a point right now where I am maintaining this weight, but, still seeing gains weekly. I'm hoping this will result in a really slow bulk, where I will ultimately be shedding fat, while still building mass.

I personally enjoy higher rep deads. My last "work" set of deads was 325 for 5/5/10. I wouldn't say my form goes to **** on the last set, but, it's probably not as great as if I do one single. With that said, I have been doing high rep sets for a while, and I like to think that I've been training for them, so I may have better results than people who are doing them once in a while, and staying in the 3-5 rep range most of the time.

[autodubbin98]

Progress: Officially signed my offer letter and am moving 3,000 miles to San Francisco. Hopefully now that my mind is cleared, and I'm done the majority of my work load for the semester I can focus on my training until nationals (3.5 weeks). Test day today for squat. Going to about 98%

[Chilledman]

Progress: Officially signed my offer letter and am moving 3,000 miles to San Francisco. Hopefully now that my mind is cleared, and I'm done the majority of my work load for the semester I can focus on my training until nationals (3.5 weeks). Test day today for squat. Going to about 98%

Cool !

Just a FYI theirs a Gay thread in OFF topic

[autodubbin98]

Squatted 7 tonight. Cut it a bit high because my knees were wrapped so tight I shook the whole way down. Shot up fast as hell though.

[Rob Cote]

Is there a reason to do a half squat (approx 45° above horizontal) followed by a calf raise? It seemed like he didn't know what he was doing, but maybe I just don't know?

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[Sir Biggz]

Is there a reason to do a half squat (approx 45° above horizontal) followed by a calf raise? It seemed like he didn't know what he was doing, but maybe I just don't know?

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What did this person look like?

[leakypipeDCI]

Damn, somehow this thread got bumped off my Subscriptions.

X- Fly out here last weekend of June. I won't be competing but we'll have about a dozen or so team members at a local meet. (eh, just remembered about your supplements)

auto- WEST COAST = BEST COAST


Progress: 5x5x100s. I like doing these. Started doing some declines and high-rep stuff as well. Gotta get my bench up.

[::xander::]

I'll be in las vegas mid july that's the only time I go near the west coast (going for 3 trips this year baby!)

and don't knock my supplements, just because you compete in natty events doesn't mean the guys are all natural. what do they test? 2%?? LOL

[leakypipeDCI]

American records are tested. Anyone putting up out of the ordinary numbers gets tested at the local level.

[Rob Cote]

What did this person look like?

A clown, to be honest. But then someone was spotting him..? In the squat rack? Is that necessary? I mean I've failed a few times in there, nothing really happens it just lands on the rack...

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[Chilledman]

A clown, to be honest. But then someone was spotting him..? In the squat rack? Is that necessary? I mean I've failed a few times in there, nothing really happens it just lands on the rack...

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Did he look like the guy on the previous page ?

[autodubbin98]

I'll be in las vegas mid july that's the only time I go near the west coast (going for 3 trips this year baby!)

and don't knock my supplements, just because you compete in natty events doesn't mean the guys are all natural. what do they test? 2%?? LOL

10% + 1. They would absolutely test you. You are leaner then most usapl lifters and you have a pronounced quad and vascularity.

[Rob Cote]

Did he look like the guy on the previous page ?

Pretty much, a little smaller though.

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[::xander::]

10% + 1. They would absolutely test you. You are leaner then most usapl lifters and you have a pronounced quad and vascularity.

way to take things so serious!

[kryptonik]

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Please stop writing this.

[::xander::]

Please stop writing this.

agreed time 10 effing million

[motherleopard28]

hit a pr today on bench, did 255x1 then 265x1 felt pretty good too ..will prob try for 275 next week. still weighing in around 180

Ryan

[Rob Cote]

You guys hate every Tapatalk signature?

[::xander::]

You guys hate every Tapatalk signature?

how many signatures do you need per post?

is:
Nothin' to see here.

S.W.A.G. -Groshree Gettah

air is for breathing and bags are for groceries...

not enough??? you have a username too, so we know who you are big guy.

[scandalous_cynce]

[Papa Dras]

[Chilledman]

DL no straps 555
DL with straps 610

Wife DL no straps 275 !

Will post video of her later

[spoolin215]

Just got back from Burlington, VT coaching some people through a powerlifting meet. My lifters went 1 and 2 out of 3. One of my girls also had the biggest opening squat despite being in the lightest weight class. Pretty good weekend overall.

[autodubbin98]

Benched 375 raw tonight. Went really smooth, had a little left in the tank

[Rob Cote]

Tried hack squats for the first time tonight; worked up to 225 then 3x5'ed it.

[kimlin85]

DL no straps 555
DL with straps 610

Wife DL no straps 275 !

Will post video of her later

dang, nice. def post up a vid.

[Chilledman]

Crappy form here , she did much better at 245 .


There you go.

[prom king]

how many signatures do you need per post?

is:
Nothin' to see here.

S.W.A.G. -Groshree Gettah

air is for breathing and bags are for groceries...

not enough??? you have a username too, so we know who you are big guy.

lmao

[kimlin85]

Crappy form here , she did much better at 245 .


There you go.

its a red X

[Chilledman]

its a red X

Hmmm will fix it tonight when I get to my hotel

[tweezy!]

right click on the red x and "open in a new tab"

that being said dude, holy ****, she's a strong girl but that form was pretty frightening

[kryptonik]

lol, I don't even see a red x.