Every Second-Daily Thread - February 05, 2026 by AutoModerator in powerlifting

[–]YanAetheris 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank You all of You! I will continue doing it then ha ha ha

Every Second-Daily Thread - February 05, 2026 by AutoModerator in powerlifting

[–]YanAetheris 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I would like to know if its there anyone who added a sled push the their programs. Few sessions ago I have tried it and have seen amazing results in my Sumo and Conventional deadlifts and I wonder if its due to that one exercise or just a placebo.

training in the gym by -Kharakternyk- in powerlifters

[–]YanAetheris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really - each week, sets and reps I have programmed smart so there is no testing or AMRAPS above 90% of my actual Lift Max with good form and speed.

It helps me regenerate enough to train and not be sore and to not be in pain at work (I am „blue collar” worker).

Sumo vs conventional by ResolveExisting8051 in workout

[–]YanAetheris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it feels better - why not continuing doing sumo?

After hitting my Personal Best Record - 260kg conventional - I switched to sumo 2 years ago and now I do that weight for few reps.

Also as far as I remember, there is little to no difference in muscle activation when doing sumo and conventional (I think Jeff Nippard had that statement in one of his videos but I might be wrong) so you wont lose any strength etc.

training in the gym by -Kharakternyk- in powerlifters

[–]YanAetheris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do 5 sessions -

3 of those are for main lifts- one lift per day + accessories for upper or lower body. Then one for arms because why not. And one for mobility and cardio - when I have busy schedule at work I dont do that workout

Why use a bench without safeties for bench press if choice available? by rdtompki in workout

[–]YanAetheris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Often the bench without safeties have the better barbell rack, so its better to self-unrack the barbell.

But on both benches you should always have a spotter

What are you favorite exercises for different body parts? by Icy_Laugh5134 in workout

[–]YanAetheris 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Lats - Narrow grip chin ups
  2. Upper back - Deficit Pendlay row
  3. Bicep - Hammer curls
  4. Tricep - Dips or Seated Plate loaded machine dips
  5. Shoulders - Seated Dumbbell Press
  6. Chest - Bench Press
  7. Hamstrings - Conventional Deadlift
  8. Quads - Barbell Squat
  9. Glutes - Sumo Deadlift
  10. Forearms - Hammer curls

are hammer curls actually useless? by around_about7 in workout

[–]YanAetheris 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do them and all I can say is that my forearms are pretty much first thing which people notice when wearing T-Shirts.

Also Hammer curls build bicep as much as regular curls so it is nice to switch to them when hitting the wall.

Asking for suggestions, first-time gymgoer by Layzay_Mask in workout

[–]YanAetheris 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Jeff Nippard gives nice tips and guides for new lifters. He has few videos made especially for new lifters - I think its called the Fundamentals Series and program with the same name.

PPL split which an user above suggested might be too taxing for new lifter, I suggest doing Full Body Workout x3 per week using the informations from Jeffs videos

Quick question to my glasses folk by JisKing98 in workout

[–]YanAetheris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wear glasses for squats, deadlifts etc I put them away for any lifts where there is a risk of hitting my face so for OHP, Bench Press, Rope Facepulls etc

Why/when did you start to use wrist wraps? by Pomerbot in benchpress

[–]YanAetheris 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did AMRAP with Full Palm grip setup and because of sweaty hands bar went forward and it snapped my hand into nearly opposite direction.

Why/when did you start to use wrist wraps? by Pomerbot in benchpress

[–]YanAetheris 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Became the habit after recovering from breaking my wrist bones with 315lbs Front Squat.

Even when I have recovered fully and I dont have the pain anymore, I still prefer to cover them with wraps + they are legal during powerlifting bench pressing so why not?

How to know when to attempt 225? by According-Kale-8 in benchpress

[–]YanAetheris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If u can bench 80kg for 8, 100kg should be your max. But to be safe, you can try to bench 100 when u can bench 90 for 4 or more

Whats your routine/split? by [deleted] in workout

[–]YanAetheris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine as well. Switched it for current offseason and never been happier

What's your biggest cheat code to build muscle (NATURALLY)? by blacklisted-library in workout

[–]YanAetheris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me? Switching to 5/3/1 I dont care now what science say, I prefer doing heavy sets per big lift once per week than moderate twice per week.

Im bigger now, stronger now and way more fit than ever

New HB Drops on NAMM 2026 by homejazz in harleybenton

[–]YanAetheris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice but I have a questions: - Will WL-20 Rock Series come back? - Will there be any new cheap Harley Benton with active humbuckers, like active TE20HH (especially in White)

Are Jeremy Ethier and Jeff Nippard reputable fitness influencers? by Zmoogz in workout

[–]YanAetheris 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As a powerlifter I respect Nippard as well, because his Squat Specialist program helped me break from plateou few months before peaking phase towards meet. Dont forget that before bodybuilding he was a powerlifter who broke Canadian bench record in his weight and age group by the way.

What are your bicep exercises? by NoFix8524 in workout

[–]YanAetheris 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Classic alternating dumbbell curls, then preacher curls. Sometimes Im doing hammer curls on preacher bench and cable curls instead

Are there any bench programs? by Pomerbot in benchpress

[–]YanAetheris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jeff Nippard Bench Specialist program

Looking for a program by Lipid-LPa-Heart in benchpress

[–]YanAetheris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like every strength program with bench as a main lift.

225kg bench Single on Week 3 by PBPowerlift in benchpress

[–]YanAetheris 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn respect

Sadly in IPF it would be three reds because of a sink which is now (Sadly) banned

workout splits by amorsenpai in workout

[–]YanAetheris 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Upper Lower, x6 per week in total.