» Berkshire gyms (Go to post) | 06-06-2014 @ 15:19 | ||
Bridge Road Barbell, in the bridge road trading estate just off of the frimley road. Thats where I train. We've got a monolift, Er Rack, 3 other squat racks, prowlers, sleds, tyres, stones and loading platforms, logs, farmers, yoke and lots of other stuff. The website is a little out of date but you'll pick up the location from there. You wont find many other places like it in the local area. | |||
» Tender bump below kneecap (Go to post) | 18-06-2013 @ 15:42 | ||
I've got osood schallters in the right knee (although I was never sporty at all when I was younger.) If I squat much beyond parallel for any consistent amount of time the tendon flairs up and becomes painful. At this point stairs and kneeling down start cause issues. Best thing I've found is just to not squat as deep most of the time and try to reduce forward knee movement in the squat and leg movements generally (i.e. use more hips.) My depth is good enough for the GBPF so I dont push it beyond that because I know its only going to cause discomfort. I'll never squat ATG but that doesnt bother me. | |||
» six pack shortcuts (Go to post) | 05-04-2013 @ 14:53 | ||
Whenever I do planks I dont passively hold the position as its a bit easy. Im pretty sure it was Pavel who wrote about putting significant effort into planks. You get into the full plank and statically contract as many muscles as you can recruit all at the same time. Glutes, quads, lats, hipflexors, abs, everything You cant hold really hold it for more than 10 seconds but it definitely teaches that "full body" stabalisation. Apart from that do front levers, front pulls and dragon flags. | |||
» How To Squat Like A Champion (Go to post) | 02-04-2013 @ 12:01 | ||
I cant low bar squat with just the bar weight to depth. Whether its stabalistation or poor mobility I dont know, but get the first plate on and a couple of sets I can hit where I need to. However, high bar and my arms over the top of it I can get down with the bar alone. | |||
» low carb snacks (Go to post) | 11-03-2013 @ 08:17 | ||
coconut, avocado, eggs. | |||
» Have a butchers and critique please (Go to post) | 22-02-2013 @ 14:24 | ||
haydnward said: Biggest question is what is more likely to benifit my squat number? Or is it dependant on.individual n how they respond? Depends whether your goal is basic base building or getting a bigger squat. Specificity is the key if you want to build a particular lift. | |||
» Knee Pain (Go to post) | 22-02-2013 @ 14:18 | ||
Wigan said:Also, I wouldnt put much faith in NHS physio, I had 8 weeks with them for a bad shoulder and they did jack all for it. x2 far better off going private to sports physio or osteo, one who is actually familiar with weight training. You'll get it sorted faster with more success. | |||
» training ruts (Go to post) | 21-02-2013 @ 12:38 | ||
brownbear said:nice improvement on that hepburn method I had been messing around at the 185kg level for a little while not really getting anywhere. I can practice alot more effectively with a lighter weight. Its getting to the point where anything from 170kg to 200kg feels the same because im using the same technique. Im slowly understanding why I see some powerlifters make maximal effort look explosive, easy and no different to sub-max work. | |||
» training ruts (Go to post) | 21-02-2013 @ 10:23 | ||
Post Edited: 21.02.2013 @ 10:24 AM by Spiderdan Remember you only train to satisfy yourself, if you're not enjoying it try changing things round completely.Personally Im avoiding worrying about rep or weight maxes. Trying to compete with yourself all the time will only lead to disappointment. This is why i always struggled with programs like 5/3/1 - I would always be highly annoyed if I didnt hit a rep max, I couldnt see that doing the minimum was okay. I picked up the hepburn method at the beginning of the year. I hit 200kg on the squat (for what wasnt a true max) last week, my work sets for january were with 155kg and for this month it is 162.5kg. When i come in for a squat session I know that even on a crap day I can hit those weights because its only around 75-80% of my true max. On a good day the weight feels and light moves quickly which is a great confidence boost. Im doing nine sessions with that weight only adding 1 rep per session before moving it up and by the time thats done the weight is easy. I do push myself if I want to and if things feel great but if they dont....no sweat, I still did more than last time. Its slow but you see progress every session and you avoid getting yourself into a rut. Bottom line.......ditch the ego and dont worry what your numbers are get better at lifting, become more technically proficient. Lift with speed and a bit of explosiveness and you'll still get a decent training effect. Use a weight that forces you to use good form but is not too heavy that it breaks it or you down. | |||
» 200kg Squat @ 83kg (Go to post) | 16-02-2013 @ 14:35 | ||
Cheers chaps. Hoping for the 500lb by the end of the year. No rush though. | |||
» 200kg Squat @ 83kg (Go to post) | 16-02-2013 @ 13:22 | ||
Post Edited: 16.02.2013 @ 13:25 PM by Spiderdan I know its pretty weak compared to the monsters on here but I was quite happy with it. Probably a little more in the tank too. Any advice appreciated. | |||
» Calorie dense foods (Go to post) | 11-02-2013 @ 07:22 | ||
Creamed coconut. Good combination of protein, carbs, fiber and fat. About 700 calories for 100g. | |||
» errrrrm wtf? (Go to post) | 08-02-2013 @ 07:48 | ||
Just out of curiosity. This woman seems has a significant amount of weightlifting experience and probably has spent alot of her training time concentrating on the lifts. This would also likely be at the expense of other forms of exercise and training modalities. Now its common advice for pregnant women not to take up other forms of exercise that they are not used to. So what would you have her doing instead? | |||
» Is constant lower back ache normal for a strength trainee? (Go to post) | 05-02-2013 @ 11:37 | ||
Post Edited: 05.02.2013 @ 11:38 AM by Spiderdan martin said:Stretching and rolling is all ok but if it pain you are experiencing then its better to get an idea why you are in pain and then fix the problem. Rolling tight areas will put you at risk of real injury if they are tight due to overuse as a stabiliser and then you go turn them off with a load of stretching and foam rolling. x 2 Generally speaking the area that is in pain is not the one causing the issue. Looking at the psoas and glute function will probably help the lower back. However, if you have to constantly roll and stretch the same areas for months on end you've got to ask if you're actually solving the problem or whether the issue is more deep rooted in muscular imbalances and poor movement patterns. Best thing I ever did for my back pain was create a standing desk at work. I get uncomfortable sitting down for long periods of time. Second best was learn to use cruise control in my car instead of the accelerator, especially for any motorway journeys. Having the foot constantly on the pedal shifts the hip slightly and caused some of my lower back pain. Keeping the feet and thus the hips even really helped. | |||
» Arterises (Go to post) | 04-02-2013 @ 09:49 | ||
Post Edited: 04.02.2013 @ 09:49 AM by Spiderdan arterial plaque (the stuff the builds up on the arteries) forms when the arterial lining gets damaged. The bodies response to damage is inflammation. It increases the amount of white blood cells along with chlosterol and other healing factors. This is why people think high cholesterol causes heart attacks but its a symptom not a cause. This healing slightly stiffens the arterial wall by making it a little more fibrous. The net result is its more resistant to damage. However, repeated and consistent damage causes more and more fibrous tissue to build up until the arteries start narrowing. The increasing pressure behind the blockage will eventually cause it to break off (think a scab) this causes a blockage somewhere else in the circualtory supply and thus a heart attack occurs. So the key is to avoid or reduce the damage and the inflammatory process in the first instance. The advice that herman gave from Robb Wolf will generally speaking improve your health, reduce disease markers and thus help in the long term. |