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Holy Cow - If i did that I would get a major back pain!

If my form that bad?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w41aec05nuI

My deadlift numbers are going up while my squats are remaining the same. They have actually gone down a bit in the last year.

Ryan has already given me some excellent advice to improve my form here. More suggestions are welcome.

You're spot on - Ryan told me almost the same thing. The initial pull is where I feel the weakest. I feel like I'm not driving completely with my legs, and I'm slightly hunched over.

My legs will probably be wrecked for a few days. I'll try to get some better footage next week.

Nothing wrong with pulling 300 @ 140 lbs. bodyweight - plenty of guys I've seen struggle with less than that and weigh more than you do.

 

Looking good, for sure. You definitely have a fast lockout once it clears the knees - work on that initial pull a bit and I bet that you'll find that you can add a lot more weight before too long.

So a fast lockout is bad? I know my form is pretty poor on this. That was my 7th set - i was pretty beat. Thanks for the headsup

This looks excellent. Can't wait to give it a go.

Bars should only be used in emergency situations when you're in a jam (i.e. RARELY). Whole foods are much better... at the least pre-making a shake is better then bars.

i eat 2 or 3 larabars a day, and/or sometimes a couple organic food bars. youre saying this is unhealthy? there's only a couple ingredients in them, and it helps me get in more calories.

1 packet of amazing grass green superfood

pistachios

sunflower seeds

pepitas

cranberries

chopped apricots

cinnamon

May 12, 2009

** superset of barbell curls, and db press **

bb curl

10x40

8x50

6x70

6x70

6x70 with hammers: 4x40

5x70 with hammers: 6x25

5x70 with hammers: 6x20

hammers: 6x20

db press

8x35

6x45

6x45

6x45

6x45

6x45

flys

8x83

8x83

5x92

5x92

5x92

calf raises

3x6x100

I've been lifting, and eating - just haven't been keeping up with logging everything.

Monday May 11, 2009

current body weight: 140lbs (63.5kg)

squats

7x135(61.2kg)

7x135(61.2kg)

4x185(83.9kg)

4x185(83.9kg)

4x185(83.9kg)

3x195(88.4kg)

2x195(88.4kg)

2x195(88.4kg)

deads

8x135(61.2kg)

8x135(61.2kg)

6x185(83.9kg)

6x205(92.9kg)

6x205(92.9kg)

3x275(124.7kg)

2x285(129.2kg)

2x285(129.2kg)

2x285(129.2kg)

Check out the OCB schedule I posted in the Bodybuilding section.

 

Lots to think about! A bunch of events in DC where we have tons of supporters, one back in AZ, etc.

 

 

Something to think about, that's all.

Shoot me an e-mail if you're in Pittsburgh.

Not sure if the health benefits outweigh the alcohol. I believe my health is fine without it, but I haven't done extensive research on it. Maybe there's some amazing benefit to it that I should really be getting. On the other hand, my personal belief system includes abstaining from alcohol, so I probably wouldn't start drinking it. I still think it's interesting though.

Didn't mean to offend. I was just posing a question. I don't buy into all the litter on the label - i just think it taste good when I crave something carbonated.

I can't handle them because of the alcoholic content. Everyone else I know except for my girlfriend and I love them though. I kinda feel like I'm missing out. haha.

Don't you think the health benefits far exceed the miniscule percent of alcohol?

So good. I hate when you get a flat one though. I want that sucker to explode, and spew lactobacilli all over the place when you open it.

Robert, what brand/flavor are you into? I've only had GT's. My favorite flavors are divine grape, passionberry bliss, and mystic mango.

Whole Foods is the only place that sells them around here, and they cost $3.69

My lower body is feeling much stronger - while my upper half is still lacking. Oddly, my squats have gone down to around 200lbs(90.7kg), and deadlifts have shot up to 280lbs(127kg).

 

Woah! squatting 90,7kg and DL'ing 127kg at a body weight of 63 is impressive!

really? I think I should be lifting a bit more since I gained some weight.

...and you gotta try Kettle Korn and Cocoa Pistachio

ahhhh, don't tempt. this is what scares me

Dang, 118 to 140 is pretty crazy! Good job. I'd say keep it up. And just out of curiosity, do you have any progress pics on the board?

Thanks. I'll get on the progress pictures. There's not much to see though. I still look very small.

Holy smokes - no longer 118lbs(53.5kg). About 4.5 months ago I eased up on tracking my macros, and continued to lift heavy. I'm upto 140lbs(63.5kg) now. I feel much better, and less stressed. Although, I still feel kinda weak, and look wimpy, but it's a start.

My lower body is feeling much stronger - while my upper half is still lacking. Oddly, my squats have gone down to around 200lbs(90.7kg), and deadlifts have shot up to 280lbs(127kg).

I've been popping in and out of here, but haven't been participating as much.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Just had a superfood slam - so good. I wish they weren't $3.69 though. I think I'll have to stick to larabars, and organic food bars.

Guys at the gym I belong to are pulling this kind of weight.

 

http://www.cellisfitness.com

 

http://www.cellisfitness.com/thumb/300/barready.jpg

 

That right there says it all.

 

Doesn't Steve MacDonald lift at your gym? I'd swear the video of him doing a 700 lb. x 7 rep deadlift set was filmed on that platform. Good stuff!

Sure does.

Guys at the gym I belong to are pulling this kind of weight.

http://www.cellisfitness.com

Stone Ipa Pale ale? Cute! I would really take that before going to the gym!

I knew people who used to drink while lifting. Anyway, I maybe have 1 beer a month - if that.

I fear that i'll be hooked on these things so I've yet to try them. Plus the price is a bit hefty for me. Also, the fat, and saturated fat seem awfully high. Am I missing something here? 25g of fat 5g of saturated fat, what the...

I have almond butter, and cinnamon, on ezekiel sesame toast almond every day. so good.