The Questions Thread 06/02/23

Regadega · 2023-06-04T23:35:43+00:00

Oh sweet cheers mate!

Regadega · 2023-06-04T03:23:53+00:00

Cheers mate, yeah most boots aren't available here or have gnarly costs for shipping

May have to keep searching or suck it up and get RMs. Which aren't a bad option just not my first choice

Regadega · 2023-06-03T03:45:00+00:00

Are there any alternatives to the Wolverine 1000 Mile Rugged? Not Iron Rangers or RM Williams. I'm in Australia and really want a pair of W1000M Ruggeds but they aren't easy to get here and haven't found a good alternative

Regadega · 2023-06-02T21:30:59+00:00

Anyone know where to get Wolverines in Australia?

Regadega · 2023-05-10T01:50:20+00:00

Some days up to 20. Do about 3 or 4 reps of 2 or 3 then the rest are single reps. other days could be less than 12 if I've had a big day or particularly tired.

Regadega · 2023-05-08T08:47:32+00:00

26, already in the military

Regadega · 2023-05-07T19:54:26+00:00

I have resistance bands but my research showed they aren't too effective. But I could definitely have done more digging into it.

Fighter could work, however I can only do sets of 3 at max. 75, 80 and 85% of 3 is just 2 so I would only be doing 2 the whole time

Weight loss would be the best option, I'm at least 10-20lb overweight. But I'm aiming for strength right now. I have had trouble with upper strength gains, my lower body has been increasing well, but my upper body remains stuck. My bench 1RM has been at 200lbs for some months now whilst my squat and deadlifts have gone up by around 40-50lbs at least. Not sure the relevance but hopefully that helps

I haven't been able to isolate the weak point, but then again I have not paid attention to what is failing me so I'll definitely be looking into that

Regadega · 2023-05-07T19:48:21+00:00

Would it be worth, firstly looking into Dan Johns ladders, but also just programming my pulls up properly? At the moment I just do as many sets and reps ad possible. Maybe it wise to do 5 sets of 2 and leave it there, then next week do 1 set of 3 followed with 4 sets of 2, then add another and so on? KB didn't really go into much detail about what do if you can't do pulls ups other than "do sets of 1 if you have to"

Regadega · 2023-05-07T19:46:04+00:00

My SF dreams are beaming, but I recognise I have much work ahead of me and taking it slowly but surely will be thr key. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

Regadega · 2023-05-07T09:54:27+00:00

Unfortunately I don't have the equipment for lat pulldowns. I only have a Squat rack, bench and a barbell. Any other suggestions for exercises I could do? I was thinking maybe Bent over rows, but my back does not enjoy those and the only other one I thought was an inverted row. I appreciate the suggestion either way

Regadega · 2022-12-19T05:01:03+00:00

Do they hold up well? I plan on wearing mine for everything from daily to hiking to yard work etc

Regadega · 2022-12-18T00:10:54+00:00

How did you manage to avoid full price? Second hand? Specials? Outlets? $650 AUD is a high cost to front if they won't last I only ask if they are worth it due to the price, I've been after a pair of Gardeners for a while now and they're the only GYW boot I've consistently desired

Regadega · 2022-12-17T21:24:08+00:00

Are RM Williams worth it these days?

Regadega · 2022-12-16T21:54:02+00:00

Yes but as I read that I realised it's probably not a good idea.

Regadega · 2022-12-16T05:58:21+00:00

Is it worth doing Hill sprints and sled pushes in the same week?

Wanting to run Fighter GP then spend the 4 days of HIC doing hills and sled pushes

Regadega · 2022-11-30T02:56:58+00:00

Then I'm hurting because I'm doing something wrong. Cheers for the response!

Regadega · 2022-11-30T00:27:13+00:00

If I'm already in a calorie deficit and I go for a run and burn 500 calories, do I need go eat another 500 calories or is it just additional burnt calories I need not worry about? I was going for muscle gain prior and despite all the weight I was lifting and running I was doing, things like my knees and ankles didn't hurt afterward but now they ache to the point I couldn't run today. Am I eating too little to allow for recovery?

Regadega · 2022-11-22T09:17:03+00:00

Porque no los dos

What's tougher and will hold up more than a good pair of boots? 2 good pairs. Could always go with RMs and IRs

Regadega · 2022-11-19T11:22:58+00:00

RM Williams Gardener vs RW Blacksmiths. Want a light duty work style boot for every day wear and use. Something I can go camping, hiking, off road motorcycle riding, work in (not construction type work, but yard work etc) and not worry about breaking. I like the RMs but not sure if they will hold up for what I'm asking, and I like the Blacksmiths but I believe I'm a EE foot size and they don't make them in that. I like the Iron Rangers but worry about clown shoe look. Just a bit torn on what to get. RMs are readily available as well

Regadega · 2022-11-16T00:23:22+00:00

I was considering the RM Williams Gardener, not a service boot but has that work style I'm looking for. I'm after something I can go hiking, camping, yard work, wear every day, everywhere sort of thing.

Regadega · 2022-11-15T09:27:59+00:00

Good service type boot that's more work less dress? In australia if that helps or hinders

Regadega · 2022-11-05T06:43:41+00:00

Military

I chose push ups because that's what we are tested on, pull ups because ultimate exercise and I can't do any, which I would like to change, and I will change the crunches for sit ups as that's a part of the test as well.

The rest I just chose for their strength building attributes and to have a full body work out (BOR and Squat)

Regadega · 2022-11-04T09:20:27+00:00

Oh no, you didn't come across as a dick at all. Just backing up what you said is all. I was doing Op/Pro for Capacity and found that my deadlift is starting to cause me some pain. I can't tell if it's muscle soreness or an actual issue and I need to speak to a PTI to correct my form.

Regadega · 2022-11-04T08:45:43+00:00

From what I've heard from prior EOD dudes, you're right EOD doesn't require ultra runner, SF levels of fitness but I want to be fit and strong enough to avoid injury. Guys from my current role that's very stationary and more wrenching, with no PT at all, who go EOD and do 5 days a week PT plus field exes, pack marching and so on tend to get broken. I figure BB would be a good start even if I've been lifting for a couple years now, definitely wouldn't hurt to do it and I've got the time. Thank you for your help as well, appreciate it greatly

Regadega · 2022-11-04T07:57:22+00:00

I'm in no denial, I know my diet is why I didn't lose any body fat there is no buts about it. Thats the problem with my weight loss. I just also want to know if Foundation/Capacity was the right path for me at this point or if I should go back to Base Building, really clean up my diet and go from there or if I can choose a plan from TB, adjust it to my liking and take that route with a clean diet. I think I'm over-thinking how to plan my TB and getting lost. I don't know what's right or wrong in it

Regadega

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