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I'm seeing a pattern here. You're trying to dodge the fact that you can't back up your ideas by attacking me. It's not working. In fact, it's the lowest rung on this old chart

All I asked was for you to back up your blanket assertion with a bit of evidence or at least logic. Instead you just exploded, which tells me that you don't have any. But I'll even skip the sarcasm and get to your points:

> Where is your vast wealth of evidence?

You made the claim, the burden of proof is on you.

However, there's a bunch of basic reading in our FAQ that back up myself and the others talking to you here. Greyskull LP is a popular beginner's program that has you curl twice a week and do chins in between those sessions. Many people here have seen good results from this program. Never heard of anyone overtraining.

There's also quite a few popular articles you can Google for, often titled something like "The Myth of Overtraining. The quality varies with the author, of course, but some of them are really good.

For fairly advanced stuff, people around here usually tell you to start off with this book.

>Tell me aside from the gym when was the last time you lifted something with your biceps, something heavy how often do you do that?

But we are talking about the gym. I never claimed I did isolation movements in "real-world" work. Why would I? What does that have to do with anything?

This was about someone training for the powerlifting strict curl in competition, anyway. They ARE training to lift heavy things with mostly just the elbow flexors (of which the biceps are only one). It may not be the best "real life" movement, but OP wants to train it for a comp, so it's valid enough.


>Have you ever even trained for strength? Because it doesn't sound like you know what is involved.

The irony of this statement is pretty heavy. As to your query: Yes I have. But this isn't about me. Again, you made the claim. You have to back it up if you want it to stand up to scrutiny.


>So you want a guy who like most people, does not use his biceps on a daily basis, and has little work capacity, to train for strength (block periodization, temporary over reaching, and heavy weight.) To train that way multiple times a week.

I don't want anything in particular of them, and I never said I did. I just wanted you to back up your assertion. The example idea that I gave for this debate was even a light beginner's linear program, starting with a light weight and moving up slowly (after which they'll have a better idea of their own capacity).

Seconded! I recently bought the Kindle book based on the reviews from yourself and /u/overnightyeti, so thank you both for the recommendation.

If anyone else wants to take a look, get the free pdf from Andersen's website. You give them an email address, they send a link to the Dropbox, which has two files: The blue and white one, "Swimming in Deep Water," is the one you want. The red and black one, Deep Water Superset Samples, has recommended combinations and links to Andersen's demo videos on YouTube. You can safely skip the autobiographical information (you're welcome). The program intro starts on Chapter 4 (page 33 of 78), and the outlines on page 36.

Or, you can skip that and get the $10 Kindle book and support the author. I like supporting people who provide free stuff, in the hopes they'll provide more free stuff in the future. But the text is exactly identical, as far as I can see. The free .pdf is maybe a little prettier, with the outlines visible at a glance instead of over multiple pages. Again, programs start at Chapter 4.

Make sure you've had your coffee if you read through or go to the website. Portions are like being yelled at by a wrestling announcer.

haha, screw whatever they think, they ought to be impressed :p

Have a look at Greg Everetts book it's pretty neat, and any videos you can find other form videos etc on that there youtube.

Post formchecks etc once youre confident you're on your way, there's a few oly lifters here who I'm sure are qualified to give you advice, jacques_chester is actually a coach I think, and maybe a couple of others :)

Strength Training for Life After 40:

https://www.amazon.com/Barbell-Prescription-Strength-Training-After/dp/0982522770/

Seems to be good one...

"The Barbell Prescription: Strength Training for Life After 40 directly addresses the most pervasive problem faced by aging humans: the loss of physical strength and all its associated problems - the loss of muscle mass, bone mineral loss and osteoporosis, hip fractures (a terminal event for many older people), loss of balance and coordination, diabetes, heart disease related to a sedentary lifestyle, and the loss of independence.

The worst advice an older person ever gets is, Take it easy. Easy makes you soft, and soft makes you dead. The Barbell Prescription maps an escape from the usual fate of older adults: a logical, programmed approach to the hard work necessary to win at the extreme sport of Aging Well. Unlike all other books on the subject of exercise for seniors, The Barbell Prescription challenges the motivated Athlete of Aging with a no-nonsense training approach to strength and health - and demonstrates that everybody can become significantly stronger using the most effective tools ever developed for the job."

I've been doing squats and deadlifts in my socks for a couple of months now. Would like to not be "that guy" anymore. I was looking around Amazon for some flat shoes and these popped up:

https://www.amazon.com/adidas-Samba-Classic-Soccer-Running/dp/B0007PN9YW/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=flat+shoes+men+lifting&qid=1574259477&sr=8-3

I have a past love for these shoes with indoor soccer. Would these work as a flat for lifting?

Cheers!

Nah, that looks crazy haha

I use one of these. Super cheap, super effective.

W1D2: Bench Day of BBB went pretty well. It was easier than yesterday, which I'm assuming is just attributed by being more conservative in my TM. It was a good bench session, overall. I was really nailing the timing of my 5s and then my 10s and making sure to utilize leg drive. Ran a little killer circuit/superset of Incline Bench/Lat Pulldowns/Tricep Extensions/and BB Rows. It felt really awesome.

For those who utilize a scale for tracking weight at home, what do you recommend? this is one i've had in my Amazon cart a while but i've been waiting to see which one I like.

Best option I found was on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U6QVG92/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Used that for box squats while rehabbing knee issues to take load off the knee at bottom of the squat. Worked great.

Smallest plates my gym has are 1.25 kg. My ghetto version of micro-loading is to put three pairs of collars on. If successful, next session I add 2.5 kg and don't use any collars.

On Amazon, these spring collars are 6.4 ounces each (12.8 for the pair). Another pair are listed as 1 lb.

Not sure how sustainable this is, though. Seems like it may eventually be a good idea to use collars while pressing, and not use them while benching (alone).

Edit: CHARTER MEMBER C C C C COMBO BREAKER

So stick with it for as long as it is effective, do the resets. By the triple reset point you'll have different numbers, and probably a whole new perspective on what you want from another program.

Also I forgot to mention, I've recently picked up kelly starrett's book. This is another tool that I think will eventually be seen as on the same level as SS. I think the guy is pretty brillant, and the book can help with form a lot. Not to mention the other half of the book is mobilization and recovery techniques.

I do have a leather weightlifting belt but prefer not to use it. I would rather grow stronger slower than rely on it at the lighter weights I am currently lifting. If I ever get back to intermediate level/competitive numbers, I will consider using it. Until then, it's breathing and bracing.

Cheers!

This one is only $120. I have one and it's pretty sturdy. Paintjob is meh but it's perfectly functional and doesn't bend at all. At least not at 450 lbs.

Sounds like you may not be following an established program. If not, it would be a good idea to start. This book has a lot of good info on training and programming for older folks:

https://www.amazon.com/Barbell-Prescription-Strength-Training-After/dp/0982522770

if you have never really lifted before (specifically squats) you are going to be SORE. sore muscles are painful. so just understand you probably aren't doing anything wrong. I started Stronglifts 5 x 5 a year ago for the same reasons and about the same weight.

1. for your squats just STICK TO THE PROGRAM. Squat 3x week move up 5 lbs each workout if you can. don't overcomplicate this. Just do that. hit your reps = move up 5 lbs next workout. This keeps things simple and adds a large volume of work for your legs. This is where you get bigger and stronger. Squats are the key to stressing your system so that you adapt and grow to that 180 lbs you are shooting for.
   
   
2. STICK TO THE PROGRAM. you need practice so that you get muscle memory. who gives a shit if you squat 45 or 75 or 85 lbs. have the foresight to realize that in 6 months you will have 2 plates on each side of the bar (aka 225 lbs). Check out all the Kelly Starrett resources for stretching/mobility/caring for sore and tight muscles.
   
   
3. Eat a lot. Eat more than a lot. Then when you are full....eat again! try to stick a healthy diet. But you need all types of meat. You need chicken, beef, pork, fish, turkey etc. Eat full meals and don't look back. get the extra meat, get the double size portion, etc. I started at 175 and gained 25 lbs in 6-8 months. I'm assuming you have a scale. I would weigh myself in the morning and eat and drink enough every day so that I weighed about 5 lbs more that day. Keep that up and eventually you will keep the weight and it will be 75% muscle and 25% fat gain Thats how your body works. You will be eating all the time so don't worry about your abs turning into a solid gut. This is good. Keep your diet good not much fast food, etc. and you will be fine. http://70sbig.com/blog/2011/10/protein/
   
   
4. In terms of programming your workouts you can read this: http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Programming-Strength-Training-Rippetoe/dp/0982522754
   
   or you could get on "the internet" and look up more workout program templates for which days to lift.
   
   Keep running if you want. But realize that you can't train for marathons while training and gaining weight.
   
   I can't answer aesthetic questions bc I won't try to fix your visual perception of what is aesthetic.
   
   about moving to a advanced routine, read this: http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/who_wants_to_be_a_novice_you_do&cr

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UMM4QC/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_TwUfub01K3KAE

Check this one out. I've used it for 2 years and have never had problems with it. It is significantly cheaper but it is still great quality.

that looks like it would be wobbly. look for something with corner braces and if you're buying off amazon get something shipped and sold by amazon (i.e. not marketplace) so you can take advantage of amazon customer service if something goes wrong. this one is priced less after free shipping:

http://www.amazon.com/Powerline-PPR200X-PowerLine-Power-Rack/dp/B000VLRVSC/ref=sr_1_6?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1464361201&sr=1-6&keywords=power+rack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=54&v=ipc4pR4rkks

I have very similar issues, foam rolling and shoulder/back stretching has helped but more recently I purchased a peanut massage ball i use in my upper back area and just lay on it where it feels best a couple times a day and it has helped tremendously
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it's too late now, but going forward, this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R6P72JO/ref=s9_dcacsd_dcoop_bw_c_x_4_w?th=1 has been the most amazing thing for taking down calluses so they don't tear. Worth every penny of the whole giant $7 it costs.

I really like Science and Practice of Strength Training

It's just called Deep Water, haha. Good read though.

That looks great! Is this the exact program you're referencing: 1 [2] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DRIYWBU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00DRIYWBU&linkCode=as2&tag=powtowin-20&linkId=CEHQ3H6PFJYLIXYP)?

I own this guy and am happy with it. Unfortunately, it isn't like an airdyne where you use your arms to help propel as well. I've mitigated this by wrapping a light band around it and just pulling on that as I cycle.

kind of. What about those smaller portable ones like this from titan? I'm wondering if buying them is worth it or not. I think they'd fit in my gym bag (although god, they'd take up most of it). So I could take them to my gym and use 'em.

Nice! Jjust to be sure, practical programming by mark rippetoe right? http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Programming-Strength-Training-Rippetoe/dp/0982522754

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http://www.amazon.com/Leather-Power-Weight-Lifting-Medium/dp/B0028H00HG/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1342040689&sr=8-7&keywords=weight+lifting+belt Best bang for the buck. Or if u wanna get serious http://www.inzernet.com/search_results_belts.asp?txtsearchParamTxt=&txtsearchParamCat=8&txtsearchParamType=ALL&txtsearchParamMan=ALL&txtsearchParamVen=ALL&txtFromSearch=fromSearch&iLevel=1

I don't know that it's that much better than a roller, but I do feel like it works a more targeted area than rolling. I haven't used it on anywhere other than quads, hamstrings, IT band and calves though. I have this one

EDIT: link formatting

High bar squats don't use as much hamstring as low bar squats. Or oly squats don't use as much hamstring as powerlifting squats. I'm reading this and he said just as much in the first few pages, but said that they hams do get used during the second pull of the actual oly lifts.

And like Wendy said, dominant just meaning they're stronger than the hamstrings. If you're trying to do a low bar squat and the bar/weight is coming forward every single time, you're in effect transferring weight onto your quads and then driving up. One's form can drift into that if your quads are stronger than your hams/glutes from the start. You have more strength there, so when the weight gets heavy instead of failing the rep you kind of tilt forward, hit the quads, and power through it. After a while you can be doing that every single time because it's the only way you can do your work sets. At least, that's how it worked for me.

This took me like five minutes to find just going through recent youtube videos. See how the bar starts over his mid foot and on the way down it goes over the balls of his feet? That's squatting with your quads.

My personal theory is that's the same reason you see people doing the stair machine with their torso leaned forward and their ass in the air. More of your weight goes up with your stronger quads and the pain becomes more tolerable.

Only $127 on Amazon right now with free shipping.

Any suggestions of lifting-related equipment I can nab for $50 or less? I’ve got some birthday money from relatives and I’d like to save most of it but get myself a little something.

Current ideas include a heavy-ish medicine ball (45 lb), an adjustable sandbag (seems kinda pricey considering I can get a bag of sand for under $5 and throw it in an old duffel bag), a Viking press landmine attachment, one of those A7 shirts with the grippy back,
and these portable Titan farmer handle things. Think I’ve ruled out the duffel and the medicine ball though.

Juggernaut Method starts you off with a 5x10 workout and peaks you to around a new 5 rep max over the course of 4 3-week cycles. The TM increases more based on how well you do on last workout of every cycle. The book is currently $6.50 as an Amazon ebook.

This is the one I got:

PowerLine PPR200X Power Rack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VLRVSC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_crcvxbPSBXXAR

I really like it. It's very sturdy and doesn't seem to shift or sway at all. I'm a big guy (6'5" 260#) and it doesn't move much at all even when I'm doing pull ups.

I bought this book and I quite like it: http://www.amazon.com/Olympic-Weightlifting-Complete-Athletes-Coaches/dp/0980011116/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323208354&sr=8-1

I bought something like this belt back in 2013. I still have it.

Gray Cook's book Movement covers everything you just described. That, combined with Kelly Starrett's Becoming a Supple Leopard and you're set. One more book I recommend, Travell and Simons' The Trigger Point Manuel.


This is just skimming the surface though. A thorough understanding of kinesiology, anatomy, and physiology, while not required, will help you understand the theory behind the human body.

This is the one I use. So, I guess since it "orbits" instead of spins, that may help in the whole "preventing from cheese grating your skin" department.

They only have these guys, and they're pretty old and bent out of shape. I use them, but I'll have to try getting them even tighter.

>i don't know this book.

becoming a supple leopard

>is it teaching squats?

it covers all movement types - dips, pullups, squats, bench press, OHP, KB swings etc - and provides a comprehensive list of mobility drills by body part.

I'm a big fan of the belt I bought five years ago. It's similar to this one.


The belts at mylocal sporting goods store felt too flimsy or weren't good for lifting (thick in the back, thin in the front--you know the type) Try as many as you can before buying.

Bought this one on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Power-Squat-Deadlift-Bench/dp/B004UMM4QC

Works for me.

https://www.amazon.com/Juggernaut-Method-2-0-Strength-Athlete-ebook/dp/B00DRIYWBU/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=juggernaut+method&qid=1558696329&s=gateway&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Power-Squat-Deadlift-Bench-Racks/dp/B004UMM4QC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452126982&sr=8-1&keywords=atlas+power+rack

Seems a bit expensive with shipping, I am in the market for one right now

here

> Now I just need to be able to afford a belt...

I've found that for $30-$40 this is pretty damn workable: Ader Leather Powerlifting Belt -
4" Black