Reply With QuoteAlso, you probably have the best lifter youtube name ever.
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Welcome back. Good job with all your lifts.
Very deep squats. You can shave on them to lift even more!
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Also, you probably have the best lifter youtube name ever.
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Impressive lifts you've got there Lindsey! So how long have you been training, and what kind of programming are you doing right now?
Ps. By the way, I hope you don't fail the squat again, but if you do, do it in a squat rack with adjustable uprights. That 4th failed rep seemed dangerous...
Last edited by Rezart Erindi; 05-02-2014 at 06:59 AM.
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Hey guys, I know that failed rep looked bad. The pins are adjustable, I just forgot to adjust them. I have never forgotten before; I'm not sure what distracted me that day. I spend a lot of time stretching in that exaggerated bottom position, so the drop was more awkward and unexpected than uncomfortable. I thought I could lower it to the pins; when that didn't happen I just let it roll off my back.
ANI stands for As Nature Intended, and it's a company that makes really lightweight athletic shoes that I learned of while browsing YouTube's strength channels one day. They're about $75, and the all-black ones I want won't be available until June (last I checked).
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I'm too scared of a high squat! I'm pretty comfortable with that range anyhow.Originally Posted by Tennisgolfboll
Haha thanks! I thought of it back in 2006 around when I starting lifting, and I just couldn't believe it wasn't already taken!
Thank you. I lifted for about three years in high school/college for track, starting in 2006. After that I did my own uneducated thing until about a year ago when I read Starting Strength and began actually planning my workouts. My "program" is loosely based on the one outlined in the book, however I haven't completely eliminated my habit of wanting to just do what I feel like doing when I go to the gym.
*Covers face* Ashamed to say I don't get it.. quickly googled it and I'm still lost! 😔
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Carry on then. Fine squats!
Last edited by Tennisgolfboll; 05-03-2014 at 02:49 AM.
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@King of the Jews It's my understanding that weightlifting shoes have an elevated heel in order to aid a lifter (more commonly Olympic) in hitting depth/maintaining balance during a squat. I've just never felt they were necessary for me.
Catching up!
5/6/14 (Tuesday)
Squat 215x6x4
Press 90x5x3
Deadlift 260x5x3
Pullups BWx8
5/7/14 (Wednesday)
Squat 230x5x3
Paused BP 135x4x4
Chins BWx8x4
Dips BWx5x4
Took Thursday off. One of the other cooks at the restaurant I work in got a bad cut at his other job Friday morning, so my early prep shift turned into a weird sorta-double and I missed my workout.
5/13/14 (Tuesday)
Squat 235x4x4, 205x8
Press 100x2, 95x3x4
Deadlift 275x3x3, 255x6
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KKyvbtX8qaA
Chins BWx9x3
Deadlifts felt kind of funny today. I was trying to focus on keeping my lats tight, but I think the bar may have been a little too far away from my shins at the start. The bar kept swaying after lockout as well. My lower back was not happy for the rest of the day. I also think I figured out why my videos are so small: the app I use (YouTube Capture) only shows videos full screen when you film them with the phone turned sideways. Next time!
5/14/14 (Wednesday)
Squat 220x5x5, 135x5x2 (form check, no rest)
Bench Press 155x2 (paused), 150x2x4 (paused), 115x10 (touch-n-go)
Squats have been feeling a little off lately. I feel like I'm trying to find my form again. More research is in order!
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Interesting, I'll have to read up on that. I'm not even exactly sure what lateral instability in a squat is. I'm deadlifting barefoot for now until I get some flatter shoes, but I never wear a belt! I used to put one on from time to time because I thought I had to (from watching my peers during track practice), but now that I realize it isn't a requirement, it's just my preference not to wear one at all.
Last edited by Linds; 05-14-2014 at 09:55 PM.
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Most notably, lifting heavier weights, thus getting stronger, thus lifting heavier weights, thus getting stronger.Again, a belt and shoes are not necessary to lift, but they offer significant advantages to lifting
Still, nice numbers lately :-)
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That's funny--is my not wearing a belt really as ridiculous sounding as this??
Pretty good workout today, and (slightly) better videos:
5/15/14 (Thursday)
Deadlift 260x5x3
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i5W_d24OQEs
Pullups (close grip) BWx8x3
Front Squat 155x5x3
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NacksNpbgOc
Single-Leg Squat BWx6x4
The single-leg squats were done on a box. I haven't done these in years, and I kept losing my balance. I think I'll keep doing them. Deadlifts felt much better today.
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