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| shaunclegg |  | ... | 30-03-2010 @ 17:35 |
 The official olympic weightlifter of SB (juniors) Member 495, 3531 posts SQ 201, BP 137.5, DL 200538.5 kgs @ 69kgs UnEq | Not a fan of that back mate  | ||
| Mike_Hawkins | | ... | 30-03-2010 @ 17:41 |
 Nobbed she-ra whilst he-man watched Member 687, 260 posts SQ 170, BP 127.5, DL 215512.5 kgs @ 87.7kgs UnEq | Tell me about it, wait til the 185 uploads!! It's not like I mean to do it that way, just kinda happens!! | ||
| good4gains | | ... | 30-03-2010 @ 17:43 |
 good with physics, not so with grammar Member 900, 2544 posts SQ 300, BP 220, DL 350870.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq | Good videos and nice PB too. | ||
| andydanjosh | | ... | 30-03-2010 @ 17:45 |
 ^^ thats me that is !! ^^ (the hair is a wig) Member 776, 8709 posts SQ 140, BP 127.5, DL 180447.5 kgs @ 74kgs UnEq | nice vid good pb. | ||
| Mike_Hawkins | | ... | 30-03-2010 @ 17:59 |
Nobbed she-ra whilst he-man watched Member 687, 260 posts SQ 170, BP 127.5, DL 215512.5 kgs @ 87.7kgs UnEq | Thanks guys, its so odd to see myself DL, I mean I knew my back rounded, but thats just insane!! | ||
| IainKendrick | | ... | 30-03-2010 @ 20:34 |
 some nice relaxing jazz. Member 77, 12599 posts SQ 265, BP 165, DL 280710.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq | "Kinda happening" isn't good. Is your rowing coach happy with that exuse?   As you are a rower you have a well conditioned and above all flexable back used to being rounded. Plus you have power and drive carried over from rowing. I'd actually prefer you to fix the back rounded at the beggining rather than have it collaspe. As Pauls tech is so is yours in making your lockout harder and hence tendency to hitch (note: your lockout will probably always be you weakest phase). Start getting into a better extended position in all lifts from power cleans to deadlifts to RDL's. Think the weightlifting 'get set' position. You might loose kgs in the short term but you'll win in the long term. As I mentioned a purposly fully rounded upper back can be no bad thing if done correctly, the above rounding strikes me as a deficinecy in either strength, technique or both. Anyway well done on a nice pb and 400lb pull! | ||
| Mike_Hawkins | | ... | 30-03-2010 @ 20:42 |
Nobbed she-ra whilst he-man watched Member 687, 260 posts SQ 170, BP 127.5, DL 215512.5 kgs @ 87.7kgs UnEq | Many thanks Iain, rowing is out of the question these days, so no need for flexibilty anymore, to an extent! So, upper back work ftw? Rows? | ||
| just_t | | ... | 30-03-2010 @ 20:50 |
 Mr.Fit Member 164, 5028 posts SQ 170, BP 135, DL 230535.0 kgs @ 84kgs UnEq | Mike_Hawkins said:Videos from today: Ahh yeah it is you! Nice deadlift and snazzy singlet! Looking ripped. | ||
| IainKendrick | | ... | 30-03-2010 @ 20:58 |
some nice relaxing jazz. Member 77, 12599 posts SQ 265, BP 165, DL 280710.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq | Mike_Hawkins said:Many thanks Iain, rowing is out of the question these days, so no need for flexibilty anymore, to an extent! So, upper back work ftw? Rows? Yes but practise the deadlift with an extended spins. Force it to keep tight and adjust the weight. If it slips. reduce the load or get a hold of yourself lol Do RDL's and or SLDL good morinings in the same fashion. Same with squating keep tight. Do you do any weightlifting moves Power clean etc? Again get in a proper get set position | ||
| Mike_Hawkins | | ... | 30-03-2010 @ 21:03 |
Nobbed she-ra whilst he-man watched Member 687, 260 posts SQ 170, BP 127.5, DL 215512.5 kgs @ 87.7kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 30.03.2010 @ 21:08 PM by Mike_Hawkins Ok, I'll give that a bash, really focussing on keeping tight. I do do some power cleans and the like, I'll focus on this also. I have a feeling trying to improve my posture in general (I have quite slouched shoulders) may help also!!I'll also try some static holds with a light barbell or kettlebell squeezing my rhomboids/trapezius together and holding for a set time. Do you think this may help? Thanks Iain | ||
| Mike_Hawkins | | ... | 30-03-2010 @ 21:33 |
Nobbed she-ra whilst he-man watched Member 687, 260 posts SQ 170, BP 127.5, DL 215512.5 kgs @ 87.7kgs UnEq | just_t said: Ahh yeah it is you! Nice deadlift and snazzy singlet! Looking ripped. Haha, thats me, tall skinny guy!! Thanks mate, tis a rowing singlet, I think it may be too padded round the legs to be used in a comp unfortunately. Ripped...thanks, doesn't help much with strength though  Operation gain some size has begun!!! | ||
| Luuuuuukey | | ... | 07-04-2010 @ 16:35 |
 Hill sprints are fun! Member 731, 3253 posts SQ 200, BP 127.5, DL 232.5560.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq | 185?! You're moving further ahead of me on PBs, not happy about this ha! Well done mate | ||
| VinnyfromCustardLand | | ... | 09-04-2010 @ 10:56 |
 JEDWARD Member 454, 980 posts SQ 225, BP 170, DL 275670.0 kgs @ 106kgs UnEq | Get your arse back in th gym Mike! | ||
| Mike_Hawkins | | ... | 09-04-2010 @ 10:58 |
Nobbed she-ra whilst he-man watched Member 687, 260 posts SQ 170, BP 127.5, DL 215512.5 kgs @ 87.7kgs UnEq | Haha, cheers vin, I'll be doing some garage sessions next week, then back to exeter the following week. I'm so excited | ||
| Mike_Hawkins | | ... | 19-04-2010 @ 17:16 |
Nobbed she-ra whilst he-man watched Member 687, 260 posts SQ 170, BP 127.5, DL 215512.5 kgs @ 87.7kgs UnEq | FINALLY back in the gym, good to be back! Squats: Bar x some Bar x some more with new Do-Wins on!! 60kg x 5 60kg x 5 80kg x 3 80kg x 3 100kg x 2 120kg x 2 - easy 135kg x F - don't know what I was thinking! 120kg x 2 - looked messy, but never close to failure! 100kg x 5 80kg x 5 (x2) 60kg x 10 (x2) Calf raises and core stuff - DONE!! All in all pretty good, the shoes helped I feel, just need to get used to bombing it down to the ground again! Glad to get back into it!! Mini aims before summer: Get up to 85kg in body weight! Squat 140kg Bench 110kg DL 190kg - with better form FS 110kg OH 80kg Strict press 70kg Huzzah! | ||