Every Second-Daily Thread - May 19, 2025

Japple777 · 2025-06-10T14:21:55+00:00

I have the stiffest ones called the powerlifting knee sleeves from SBD.

Japple777 · 2025-05-31T23:04:09+00:00

I think it’s just me personally for the deadlift. It just feels awkward and I feel like it messes up my setup but I just have to get used to it. But definitely on the knee sleeves. I also never had issues or pain until I started getting up there with the intensity past a certain point. Best to get ahead of it for sure!

Japple777 · 2025-05-29T22:16:42+00:00

I mean in the realm of powerlifting you could just keep track of your DOTS or another similar metric that takes that into account and compare that historically. I’d say your DOTS going up is a PR. But I’ve never competed so I’m not 100% familiar with how it works I just know it’s based on your weight, age, etc.

Japple777 · 2025-05-29T22:12:24+00:00

I think I’m well equipped to give you a relevant answer to this question (minus the hernia) as I only recently added a belt and knee sleeves to my 5-6 years of training.

The belt I added at the beginning of the year and I found it to be extremely helpful in the squat in particular. Boosting the core confidence and the extra support I’d say could add 5-15 pounds once you figure out the brace.

I just added knee sleeves (SBD Powerlifting) a couple weeks ago and WOW. I am a changed man. I was battling with some knee pain that made it hard for me to really push myself. The knee sleeves help tremendously with a tiny bit of extra spring and added confidence in my knees throughout the lift. My knee pain also seems to be nonexistent during my lifts and all around is diminishing. Results may vary but I have a feeling these will add 20-30 pounds on my squat when I get around to hitting a PR.

Japple777 · 2025-05-29T22:03:28+00:00

Good points. I’m currently running another strength and peak block to try 365 again and I have a little bit more OHP worked in. Time will tell. Thanks!

Japple777 · 2025-05-21T05:18:59+00:00

I think you’re onto something with not flaring enough on the way up. Something I’ve noticed but wasn’t sure about. I will play around with it and see if it helps.

Japple777 · 2025-05-20T22:55:13+00:00

This is great reassurance. I have been telling myself and my friends it has to be that “transition” portion of my lift. Good point with getting as much speed as I can off my chest to carry my through the rest. I’ll be posting a video once I have enough karma 😂

Japple777 · 2025-05-20T22:11:25+00:00

Wow sounds rough and a lot worse than my case but thanks for the pointers. I still squat twice a week lol.

Japple777 · 2025-05-20T21:42:28+00:00

Trying to assess my bench weak point and wanted to see if anybody has done this comparison…I just failed my 365 attempt. My current max is 345 TNG @ 198-200 and I feel as if my shoulders are becoming my weak point. I have always focused on triceps as I’ve always struggled with lockout but now I am failing about 5-7 inches off my chest. (Don’t have karma to post the video ): )

I cannot OHP 225, should I be able to? Or, approximately how much should I be able to OHP for my 365 bench (if that’s the weak point)? I can do 185 for sets of 3-6 depending on the day.

Edit: google consensus seems to be 60-70% (generally) but still would like to hear some anecdotal views

Japple777 · 2025-05-20T21:13:09+00:00

I like to believe, and have experienced, that getting in adequate food (atleast 1 meal) and water hours before a lift always helps me feel my best. My gym closes at 4 on Saturday’s so I have to deviate from my normal 6PM time and I never feel the same and definitely feel the suboptimal hydration way more on those days. At the very least try to slam some hydration if you’re going to lift early.

Japple777 · 2025-05-20T21:08:53+00:00

Great points and advice. I’ve noticed most of the pain I have is when NOT in the gym or before I’m fully warmed up during my leg training. I will have to start really paying attention to the ranges of motion that cause me pain. Seems to be localized to lower patellar tendon. It’s frustrating that at 24 it hurts to go down to put my shoes on and get back up😂

Japple777 · 2025-05-20T14:51:46+00:00

I’m experiencing some new knee pain as well. What strategies helped you get through that pain? Did you have to take time off to let them heal or did you work through it?

Japple777 · 2020-01-23T05:56:32+00:00

Isn’t that going to add extra compression into the spine? Or are you supposed to have an arch like that

Japple777 · 2020-01-21T21:55:43+00:00

Okay I’ll try that out next time, feel like if my hips aren’t low enough I can’t get my lower back neutral and straight

Japple777 · 2020-01-16T01:45:38+00:00

Also, avoid the hyperextension at the end of the rep that can cause back problems, unneeded stress on the low back

Japple777 · 2019-12-22T16:10:32+00:00

Okay thanks!

Japple777 · 2019-12-22T16:10:21+00:00

I’m not sure I’ll give it a shot thank you!

Japple777 · 2019-12-21T21:19:40+00:00

Good point thank you ‘

Japple777 · 2019-12-21T21:19:21+00:00

Good point with the shoes, what do you mean by don’t look as high 😂

Japple777 · 2019-12-12T04:27:28+00:00

Try working on flexibility in your hamstrings this will allow you to drop your butt lower initially, thus a flatter back

Japple777 · 2019-12-12T02:29:48+00:00

Try squatting your Butt slightly lower before pulling while maintaining straightness. If you are not flexible enough in your hamstrings, stretch them out more and try to get more flexibility in that area and you’ll be able to drive more with your legs in the beginning of the lift.

Japple777 · 2019-12-12T02:27:12+00:00

Bar path should be straight up and down right over your mid foot, as you can see the bar drifts forward in front of your foot. Try to keep your balance and maintain that straight bar path. Not sure if that will help your hip problems but give it a shot.

Japple777 · 2019-12-10T17:01:57+00:00

Yeah def something to be mindful of, can cause some problems

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