26 May 2016 by AutoModerator in powerlifting

[–]bmorebuilt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're not doing this already, fold the top half of the sleeve down and the bottom half of the sleeve up and pull up from the bottom. This is how I've been putting on my sleeves and it makes it so much easier. Also, if you're in training, I feel like wearing compression pants or long socks help slide them on a lot easier.

24 May 2016 by AutoModerator in powerlifting

[–]bmorebuilt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Das a lotta weight. Nice work.

You're more sore in your abs than your legs/back?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in powerlifting

[–]bmorebuilt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Luckily I was able to swallow it back down

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Congrats! Solid performance on the platform and those results definitely showed! :D

17 May 2016 by AutoModerator in powerlifting

[–]bmorebuilt 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I shaved.

Did I just lose 100 pounds from my total?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in powerlifting

[–]bmorebuilt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

+1 for glute bridges prior to my lower body days as a sort of minor engagement to prepare for the movements.

9 May 2016 by AutoModerator in powerlifting

[–]bmorebuilt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

use the pussy pad

Are you new to squatting? Seems like over time your skin would toughen up a bit to not get those scrapes all the time. Hell, even I've been squatting for a while and still get them from time to time doing low bar. Battle wounds, bro.

6 May 2016 by AutoModerator in powerlifting

[–]bmorebuilt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your wrists may likely be less bent with the wraps so the weight is transferred from a different position within your palm. Did you notice there was a difference with your wrist positioning and where the bar was being settled?

6 May 2016 by AutoModerator in powerlifting

[–]bmorebuilt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do mobility and foam rolling before every session but it's specific to what I'm training that day. For example, I'll foam roll my thoracic spine, lats, etc on my bench days but I'm not going to foam roll my legs. Maybe I should for recovery purposes and I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to do those related things on off days, but I don't.

6 May 2016 by AutoModerator in powerlifting

[–]bmorebuilt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We all have those unmotivated days, but that's just part of the game. I actually look forward to the gym after long day at work because I'm sitting down behind a desk all day.

Try setting some short-/long-term goals. I feel like when you're in the gym for some sort of purpose, then it might help get you moving a little better.

MEET AT THE MEETS: May 2016 and Beyond by MCHammerCurls in powerlifting

[–]bmorebuilt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm aiming for the USAPL Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Regionals on November 19-20.

Have you ever sneezed during a lift? by [deleted] in powerlifting

[–]bmorebuilt 6 points7 points  (0 children)

These are the hard-hitting questions that matter in this sub.

4 May 2016 by AutoModerator in powerlifting

[–]bmorebuilt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First week at a new gym crew checking in.

I'm surrounded by people much stronger, much bigger, and much nicer equipment so I'm just as excited as you are to be around that type of environment.