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Not having to do cross fit using light weights and millions of boring reps when the state imprisons me and shuts the Gym. God awful horrible,...

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Pray for forgiveness, well, or/and some extra barbells for your rack.

I’m not sure Steph, hence the question mark. I use straps for back offs anyway. Got to say I really prefer not to use them, it’s a kinaesthetic thing...

I think they might be a form of mental prop, but there’s nowt wrong with that. My squat shoes have very little heel or sole, so the difference is...

That feels like cheating Matt ? LOL I’m not sure it’s the same, but I appreciate the input and your lack of concern for my wallet.

It’s the same if you hook grip, or mixed grip. It’s just the natural position for the bar to rest. If you try and artificially hold the bar higher,...

Here’s a conundrum. More weight thinner bar, or less weight thicker bar ? If that’s a thing ? Lifting with the thicker bar has made it possible to...

I’ve been lifting in my squat shoes because of the struggle to change in and out of the SABO boots.

Did you in fact fail it ? Did you fail to attempt it, or give up part way through ? Failing is when you actually go for it, when you spend what feels...

You aren’t tight. The result is that you are pulling your chest up into extension when coming out of the hole, rather than being in extension through...

Why would you do that ? You got weak, did a bunch of silly shit stretching things that don’t need stretching, getting even weaker, then you wonder...

That old chestnut. “That might be true for you, but not for me” “fine in theory, but not in practice” “things aren’t black and white, they are really...

Yes my training age is young, but because I began later, it is shorter. For instance if you begin training at 80 then you aren’t going to be getting...

What did you do, catch it in your mouth and hook grip it with your tongue ? Benching alone isn’t a good idea if you can’t make it safe.

You were sufficiently clear, but that’s going to be a different place for everybody. I read it to mean you push until multiple injuries mean it’s...

5’8” 180lbs. I’m definitely stronger, but then I started from a very low base-looking back I really struggled with 120 Lb squat. I was 140lbs and...

No apology needed. I didn’t really expect a reply from Rip, so any discussion is very welcome. I’m assuming you have been training for many years...

That’s prompted lots of questions about potential, age and length of time lifting. What about lifters that started around 60 years old, clearly...

Cheers Rip, that’s a much cheaper option. It’s only an 1/8” or so, but I can experiment to find the best shim.

These aren’t the anti-lockdown protestors, they are just the plain old red brigade stinkies-XR, BLM, Antifa type mob. They will do more to get that...

I think you’ve answered your own question. 3” belts are for those that struggle with 4” as you don’t, then get another 4”. I struggle with a 4” on...

What the hell is daylight saving time all about in the modern age ? It’s like a religion.

Thanks for that, gives me an idea of where to go.

I’ve wondered about the rack pulls and halting deadlifts but I don’t know how those are programmed for anyone other than an advanced lifter. I...

Knowing Andy having been coached by him, I think excuses for going lighter or, less are few and far between. They usually involve unintentional...