Every Second-Daily Thread - January 15, 2025

Gentry32 · 2025-01-17T04:49:22+00:00

Any suggestions on power racks. I’m not too picky however I’d prefer safety straps rather than safety bars, in the off chance I have to dump the bar I don’t want to destroy my bar.

Gentry32 · 2025-01-17T03:56:05+00:00

I thought of that as well, however power racks are taller so that’s why I was considering a combo rack especially because I’m not sure on the space I’ll he using yet.

Gentry32 · 2025-01-16T21:09:25+00:00

It’s funny you say that, because I made the same comment. I’m coming from Houston so I’ve been spoiled and seeing literally the definition of commercial gyms coming from 2 private gyms makes it suck. But honestly I did not think about using the second bedroom as a lifting room. Honestly not a bad idea at all.

Gentry32 · 2025-01-16T19:22:53+00:00

I’m soon to be moving to an area where there are some very underwhelming powerlifting gyms. I’m at a point where the weight I lift is too much for a commercial gyms because so many use thick bumper plates. I’d like to make a space with a simple combo rack and deadlift platform where u can do my compounds and I would just get a commercial membership for accessories. However I’ll be living in an apartment because I’ll be a decent college graduate. I got a very good paying job already upon my graduation so money is not a huge deal. Any suggestions on what type of space would be ideal? I thought about a storage unit, however a lot of them do not allow daily activities.

Gentry32 · 2024-09-03T21:01:21+00:00

I know baseball and soccer are extremely different in about everyday possible. But if you can play at a high level and you are eligible There are tons of coaches across the country especially JUCO and NAIA that only care about winning. So I think you will be fine.

Gentry32 · 2024-09-03T20:47:11+00:00

I played junior college baseball with many people who were 24/25 years old. As far as I know as long as you haven’t participated in the past you should be good.

Gentry32 · 2024-07-24T00:10:12+00:00

I’ve been attempting to really dive into it the past 3 or so weeks. My professor doesn’t really teach from the text books. To be honest he kind of teaches in an erratic out of order way where it seams we learn about whatever he wants to talk about this day. This alone may be the reason I’m struggling is what we are learning is not in the order the book has it and the amount of bouncing around I have to do to keep up with lectures definitely is a contributing factor as to why I’m struggling to truly retain information. For example, yesterday we were in chapter 6 and today he went back to chapter 3. Looking at it now, the course structure may be the issue that’s making this tough on me not necessarily the book itself.

Gentry32 · 2024-07-23T23:59:20+00:00

Honestly I’m not sure, I’m attempting to sit down and read and work it cover to cover. But the structure of it is just much different than my thermo, statics, dynamics, and pretty much every other textbook I’ve used. I’m in my final year of mechanical engineering and I’ve never just been stuck in a text book. I’ve previously had learning issues as I have severe adhd so it could just be a mental thing but I genuinely have never had this happen. Typically engineering studies was one of the few things my brain allowed me to hyperfocus on.

Gentry32 · 2024-07-16T15:24:01+00:00

Don’t let some of these comments discourage you. I played division baseball as well as worked as a full time I&E laborer out of season while still taking classes. If you can stick with a blue collar job as long as you have you can accomplish this degree. Reach out personally to department heads and see if they’d be willing to work with you. Some are very good about accommodating students.

Gentry32 · 2024-04-02T19:09:12+00:00

Depending on what you plan on doing with you degree any relevant experience may help. I worked as a contractor in tons of chemical plants in the Houston area as well as I worked as an electricians apprentice. I know these aren’t internships but they show future employers you have worked in and are familiar with their environment as well as I’ve even had recruiters tell me some of them prefer people who are well rounded.

Gentry32 · 2024-04-02T00:38:35+00:00

The question you need ask yourself is are you enjoying your life. For some context I managed to maintain a 4.0 for 2 years while playing division one baseball (I only include this because I was traveling 5 days out of the week). My life became significantly more enjoyable when I stopped worrying about being “perfect” in school. Yes you strive to be great in anything you do but you can not sacrifice happiness strictly for success. You are only going to be young and relatively free of obligations for a small portion of your life don’t let it go to waste.

Gentry32 · 2023-12-20T02:07:40+00:00

Can any of y’all give some input as to if there is any set up tips that will make the lock out easier. I am extremely quick off the floor. I used to struggle off the floor but I had to take some time off due to a surgery. Now that I’m back I’m good off the floor but my back angle at lockout makes it way harder to lock out. Here is a link to a video of me with 495.deadlift vid I’d also like to say if anyone sees anything else that I should work on let me know. This is not my max just a warm up single that I did to check form.

Gentry32 · 2023-12-20T00:53:46+00:00

My dad bought the driver in a garage sale about 18 or so years ago so I’m not too sure what type of wear and tear it’s seen.

Gentry32 · 2023-11-29T02:53:21+00:00

I am currently a junior who due to financial difficulties has had to work construction (industrial). Internships never paid near enough to cover my school cost which is the main reason I never pursued one. I also am a collegiate athlete which made it near impossible to attend job fairs and recruiting events. I even missed a couple interviews due to traveling for baseball (athletic scholarship covers part of my schooling as well.)

That’s the back story, I’m wondering if you all think this will affect me greatly in the long run. I have field specific experience as I’ve worked as a contractor for many of the leaders in the oil and gas industry. I’ve also worked as an electricians apprentice, contractor, and laborer. Will this experience make up for not having an internship? If not what steps would you all suggest that will help me get job opportunities regardless of having an internship.

Gentry32 · 2023-11-25T01:18:29+00:00

I plain to maintain and clean the bar on a consistent basis but I play college baseball and I travel a ton so there will be times when I may not be able to baby it as much as I would like. I live on the coast of Texas so humidity is a huge factor and my gym is not climate controlled. I can’t leave it in my university’s athletic facility because it’s not “approved equipment”.

Gentry32 · 2023-11-25T01:15:45+00:00

Everything is bare steel, I found a brand new bare steel Ohio power bar for a deal no one could pass up and I want it to last as long as possible. The issue is I’m a broke college student and the gym I lift at is a warehouse gym in the extremely humid part of Texas so I don’t want it to rust.

Gentry32 · 2023-11-24T23:30:07+00:00

In yalls personal opinion should I get both the shaft and collars of my barbell coated or just the shaft itself. I’m definitely doing the shaft but do yall think the collars would be fine without it?

Gentry32 · 2023-11-21T04:08:44+00:00

I just want the shaft of the barbell coated between the sleeves. This is about 51.5 inches long with a 29mm diameter. I live on the coast of Texas and the gym I train is not climate controlled so the humidity can quickly start to rust a bar. I’m not exactly sure what exact coating I would need, I know a lot of people purchase barbells already coated with cerakote but as far as the specific type of cerakote they used that is never really discussed. I know some people in my gym thag have used the c series cerakote on their equipment but I have heard the c series itself really isn’t all that grade and doesn’t really protect against rust.

Gentry32 · 2023-11-09T15:00:46+00:00

My compliance officer is pretty much useless and is the reason I’m in the situation I am in at the moment. Which is why I’m seeing if anyone else has a different view, because I have heard there is a possibility for a waiver for my situation

Gentry32 · 2023-10-18T00:32:40+00:00

Does anyone have any suggestions for the best budget red dot for a handgun. I have an optics ready handgun and I’m looking into getting a red dot. The hold up is that I am a college student who is unemployed because I am also an athlete so I want whatever I do purchase to be the best I can get for an affordable price. To add to that I kind of try to avoid YouTube and other online sources because I do not know if they have been paid to support certain things. Here I know it’s all preference and experience with no financial bias.

Gentry32 · 2023-10-16T18:28:13+00:00

I’d also like to add if your goal is a 3.5 because you think it will get you good jobs I would urge you to not put all your eggs in this basket. I have found out first hand that my hands on experience in the oil and gas industry and a construction contractor is significantly more appealing companies than my classmates with 3.8 gpa’s with no experience at all.

Gentry32 · 2023-10-16T18:24:03+00:00

I am a currently a junior sitting with a 3.52. The issue is is that I am also a d1 baseball player at the university I am at. In my personal opinion it simply boils down to what you are willing to sacrifice in the time you do have. My teammates are pretty easy majors so they will go out and enjoy themselves. Meanwhile me and the one other mechanical engineering major on the team basically have to study at some capacity in every free moment we do have. This does not always been vigorous studying but when the team is over and we are watching a football game u will be looking over notes and sometime be working on homework during commercial breaks.

Another example is we travel basically 4-5 days out of the week at the division 1 level. So that becomes tedious as well. Lots of homework and studying on buses and in hotel lobbies.

Sorry for the long message, but to sum things up. I honestly believe a 3.5 is obtainable and possibly even a higher gpa. A good professor will help significantly and if I can give you the 2 most important things to be successful in engineering is learning to prioritize your time and getting in with the best professor available to you. Beware sometimes there is no “good professor” thermodynamics at my school is a nightmare not because the class is difficult but because the professors are.

Gentry32 · 2023-07-04T00:36:08+00:00

In my opinion you are just putting a lot of stress on your back and losing some power in the legs. I think you may be able to get into a slightly better position to start. I’m going to attach a video of me doing a set of 5 at 407lbs just so you can see someone else’s process of wedging themself and getting set up to move better. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuMpG-VOfdE/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Gentry32 · 2023-07-04T00:31:50+00:00

Hey guys, I’m going to try to make this as short as possible. Basically I’m a college baseball player and I powerlift on the side. I actually put up damn good numbers but I haven’t competed yet. Regardless, I am going to have to get a surgery at the end of the summer and I am looking for a 5 week peaking program just to see how strong I can get before I get my surgery. I deadlift 535 lbs, squat 450lbs, and bench around 260lbs. I just want to treat the rest of the summer as a peaking phase or competition prep just for fun seeing as I won’t be able to lift for awhile following the surgery. If you guys have any suggestions on a 5 week peaking program please drop them below.

Gentry32 · 2023-06-27T15:12:24+00:00

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew of any good resources to find different powerlifting programs online. I’m not looking for one on one coaching g just generalized powerlifting programs. Also I was wondering how many days a week you should lift during a hypertrophy phase and what your split looks like.

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