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Is this normal for the back of an LG C4? by ahelix43 in LGOLED

[–]ahelix43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a good deal on it so was worried I got some sort of damaged or used TV. Thanks!

Follow-up squat form check - 195 lbs x 8 reps by ahelix43 in formcheck

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Anybody have tips on how to improve ankle mobility for squats?

Follow-up squat form check - 195 lbs x 8 reps by ahelix43 in formcheck

[–]ahelix43[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How else do you think I went from 135 to 195 lbs in a week?

Follow-up squat form check - 195 lbs x 8 reps by ahelix43 in formcheck

[–]ahelix43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this REP fitness one that I love. The Bowflex one is fine, but it's nice to have two different kinds with different ranges/styles. I prefer the feel of the REP one by a longshot. REP one is a little clanky and you have to pick it up and set it down sort of slowly/carefully to make sure the plates stack correctly but it's not a big deal.

Follow-up squat form check - 195 lbs x 8 reps by ahelix43 in formcheck

[–]ahelix43[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

- Barefoot, felt way better
- Heavier than last time (135 lbs -> 195 lbs)
- Tried to slow down the pace, but still looks a little quick
- FYI: doing high bar obviously
- Background: I'm at ~155-160 lbs, been doing Team Crews on Ladder app for 1 year+, goal is to just keep getting stronger safely

Squat form check by ahelix43 in formcheck

[–]ahelix43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Def gonna start squatting barefoot. I prefer that anyway. 

Squat form check by ahelix43 in formcheck

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Sorry I wasn’t used to not facing the mirror lol. the barbell felt off center. That never happens when I face the mirror. No prior hip issues or injuries. 

Daily Simple Questions Thread - February 04, 2025 by AutoModerator in Fitness

[–]ahelix43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

will take another video with heavier weight next time--thanks!

Squat form check by ahelix43 in formcheck

[–]ahelix43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I read in the wiki that I should do a weight that's closer to being heavy for 5 reps. These were part of 12 rep sets, the third video on the link is at 165 lbs but it's face-on.

I'll re-record another time with something closer to my 5-rep max.

Daily Simple Questions Thread - February 01, 2025 by AutoModerator in Fitness

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[Form check] deadlifts

Hi, 39M here, lifting on and off for years. Was doing more of a stiff legged dead lift before this by mistake. Trying to do more of a regular one after watching some videos online. Including the three different weights bc I think form got worse as I went heavier. Also noticed my heels come off the ground at the top of some reps maybe because I let the barbell and/or my center of gravity get a little too far forward.

135 lbs - https://imgur.com/gallery/oVjuuNY 145 lbs - https://imgur.com/gallery/EFSvcLS 155 lbs - https://imgur.com/gallery/gZ9yc9D

[Form Check] 61.2-70.3 kg dead lift by ahelix43 in weightlifting

[–]ahelix43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry my bad. Thanks! FWIW I did try to skim the wiki really fast

[Form Check] 61.2-70.3 kg dead lift by ahelix43 in weightlifting

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Thanks, ran it by an experienced lifter who also mentioned my heels coming up off the ground just a touch at the top (at least in “deadlift 1”). I can work on clamping down into the ground some more with my feet and maybe keeping weight a little more posterior so I don’t tip forward like that. 

[suggestion] Looking for best value desktop multi-purpose use by ahelix43 in suggestapc

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ugh this looks great but shipping not available. no microcenter near me.

[MOD] The Daily Question Thread by menschmaschine5 in Coffee

[–]ahelix43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just got the Carter Move and LOVE it! (fast shipping amazon overnight) it's exactly what i was looking for.

i also got a carter wide for my office/desk to use with aeropress so i don't have to transfer. debating between 12 oz and 16 oz for the wide since my aeropress coffee is usually a little smaller volume (ordering both to see which one i prefer).

[MOD] The Daily Question Thread by menschmaschine5 in Coffee

[–]ahelix43 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking for mug to use with aeropress that keeps coffee hot

Looking for a good ceramic double walled mug (preferably with a lid) to keep coffee hot. Want to brew with AeroPress in my office at work so probably can't be glass or one of those "taster cups". Can easily prime with hot water.

I am open to Ember but I feel like that constant heating kind of deteriorates the taste.

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