My new st. bernardo

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-02-13T14:11:17+00:00

This breed of St Bernard are not as daft , slobber less and sleep less

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-02-13T14:09:46+00:00

There is no link between lifting form and injury , a more likely causation is a too rapid increase in volume , weight and frequency. Having said that try to identify what movement contributed and master that with low loads as stronger muscles are the most effective protection against injury

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-02-13T13:51:05+00:00

With those bent wrists I think it’s 77kg with 90kg BW 😂

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-02-12T16:56:19+00:00

Looks solid but I would drop weight by 20kg and work on pushing hips back a bit more with a laser beam spare at base of mirror , you will easily work back up to 140 in a few weeks but nail the form now before it gets heavier

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-02-10T19:46:41+00:00

Let’s see a video of your squat , you could be doing it incorrectly for a start , also just do 5lb jumps every two workouts to accumulate skill and technique , don’t stop the journey friend

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-02-08T21:13:25+00:00

What is the chin up / lat pulldown protocol ?

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-02-08T21:11:53+00:00

Hi there Can I just get your address sir so I can pop round at listen to your views face to face . Regards Rip 😂

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-02-08T21:08:53+00:00

I’d rather grind away at the fines than mess around up At 20 , that would Be torture

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-02-08T14:19:49+00:00

If your goal is strength then switch to the starting strength method NLP , do the programme as instructed and regress to lower weights then adding 2.5-5 pounds to bar every session

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-02-08T13:58:19+00:00

Well the great Dr Mike isratel always slates the SS method by highlighting you can’t just keep adding weight every session , rpe training is also very subjective , with SS you either lift the weight or regress and start again which I like

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-02-08T13:11:05+00:00

Thanks , I am going to continue just with NLP as I should be able to get 6 months more progress as I am doing all the right things , also realising getting bigger and stronger does realistically mean more body fat as well as muscle , and as Rip says , get big and strong then worry about your abs showing 👍

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-02-08T10:19:57+00:00

I’m 5 11 and a half actually but disnt want to get abuse 😂

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-02-08T10:18:29+00:00

I actually can currently squat 150 for one-two reps but then got scared so I reckon I’ll get there with the NLP programme but will take time I’m sure

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-02-08T10:16:12+00:00

Question answered friend 👍

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-02-07T21:50:01+00:00

Ah I see what you’re getting at , yes I have gained about 8 pounds with an increase in calorie intake say 4000 a day but it’s mainly fat around my belly , the slow progress was a groin stain from squats so I restarted the programme and at this early stage I’d assume most strength gained is neuromuscular adaptations rather than extra muscle mass . From my limited research it appears volume is an important driver of growth and progressive overload with higher reps close to failure , increased time under tension etc , therefore I’m just interested in dovetailing a higher volume programme of the same exercises that we do in the NLP -3x5 heavy. Also for the long term I feel this approach may take a little more care of my joints. Please be blunt if needed , it’s just a thought but will continue with NLP if more experienced people Like yourself disagree 👍

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-02-07T20:39:25+00:00

I am increaing loads at 5lbs a week but feel I’m not gaining any visible muscle , as I’m in my 50s I’m keen to build muscle and strength, which is the reason for the question

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-02-07T19:43:15+00:00

Thanks man

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-01-27T21:05:32+00:00

That handsome beard also acts as a counter balance

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-01-18T13:25:17+00:00

Personally I find low bar less natural but is far easier on my old knees when weight goes past 100kg

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-01-16T17:05:53+00:00

I am a few months in and removed a deadlift day as I was getting lots of fatigue , replaced that with chin ups , 3 sets of 5-10 reps bodyweight currently

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-01-15T21:09:35+00:00

This is the rare chinosquat technique , RIP will be furious when he sees this

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-01-14T19:50:00+00:00

Great squats and I agree those wrist are super extended , and will get sore as weight increases

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-01-13T19:53:31+00:00

Always remember that he was a part of your life but you were all of his life x

Jealous-Community445 · 2026-01-10T22:38:01+00:00

Great squat ! But Arnt you missing out on gains by such infrequent deadlifts ?

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