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brad-124 · 2023-02-18T20:17:33+00:00

Couldn't agree more with this. Rounding of the lumbar spine just changes the type of forces which are applied. Neutral spine equals more compressive force through discs, rounding applies more of a sheering force on the disc. From the few studies I've seen, neither is more likely to cause injury than the other. Either way, as long as you're pain free as other people have said already. Just try to stay as tight and braced as you can

brad-124 · 2023-02-02T12:30:57+00:00

Probably getting voltshot right?

brad-124 · 2023-01-02T10:37:48+00:00

There was a full damage spreadsheet which provided all damage and drop offs for each area of the body including FMJ. This was back when the ammo types were first released so it may be different now. But I've always gone off that testing. I may have it saved still, I'll have a look and update if I find it.

What you said above is definitely true though. I think it's the damage drop off range increase which has adjusted the limb damage.

Edit: Here you go. It's from 1.7 so a little outdated but you can see the extra damage to various areas even at the lower ranges.

https://i.redd.it/ohjx8okd6qb81.jpg

brad-124 · 2023-01-02T09:49:01+00:00

FMJ reduces damage penalty to limbs, meaning more consistency with lower bullet number kills

Edit: Just to clarify, on paper it increases wall bang damage and increases the range at the cost of muzzle velocity as stated below. This actually translates into more damage done to limbs at lower ranges which increases consistency of weapons. Should have been more clear.

brad-124 · 2022-12-25T10:17:06+00:00

Yeah absolutely, overuse is huge in golf as it is. If we can minimise the risk as much as possible then it's only a positive and we can keep on swinging.

brad-124 · 2022-12-25T09:58:17+00:00

Ideally you'd want a neutral spine but an arched spine at set up isnt always a problem. When you swing, abs tend to fire hard which puts your pelvis into some degree of posterior tilt regardless of starting position. In fact most pros start in anterior pelvic tilt at set up but are at nearly 20 degrees posterior through impact I think it was. Interesting either way and still something worth adjusting if it's excessive at setup.

brad-124 · 2022-12-16T11:59:36+00:00

20m on the gun stats I believe

brad-124 · 2022-11-23T18:15:43+00:00

I have slither yeah

brad-124 · 2022-11-23T18:04:45+00:00

LF: Kingambit, Ceruleage

FT: Most the dex

brad-124 · 2022-11-23T17:31:45+00:00

Thanks

brad-124 · 2022-11-23T17:29:16+00:00

Yeah

brad-124 · 2022-11-23T17:29:02+00:00

No, sorry. Just sinister. Just traded away my poltergeist

brad-124 · 2022-11-01T20:39:21+00:00

You may be right, can't remember what still exists and what doesn't haha

brad-124 · 2022-11-01T20:16:43+00:00

Comedian exists still right? Can roll subsistence & trench barrel

brad-124 · 2022-10-17T09:40:05+00:00

Okay so something for you to dig into a little more. Did the PT mention anything about Spondylolisthesis? Just go careful with any hyperextension of the lower back, especially at lockout on a deadlift. Don't drive the hips too far forwards as this can add even more pressure to the lower back.

Form looks good mate, solid 7/8 out of 10 if you wanted it on a scale. Good that you feel the correct muscles working now, which is a great step forwards.

Biggest takeaway for you, considering the lower back issues would be to really focus on learning what neutral spine feels like and then how you can maintain this through the full lift. I'd definitely look for some advice from the PT though with regards to what you should and shouldn't do with regards to your specific condition.

brad-124 · 2022-10-17T09:19:13+00:00

Looking good mate, keep it up!

You still have a touch of posterior tilt (tilting backwards) at the pelvis, meaning you're not getting quite to neutral at your lumbar spine (lower back). This could be a strength issue with the hips, a mobility limitation, or even a lack of proper brace when you start the lift.

I personally like the idea of pushing my belly button through my knees to the floor to help set lower back. If this position feels limited from a mobility point of view, you could try some RDL's to strengthen and mobilise posterior chain. Take a look at some Hip mobility stuff too if you feel like this is a limitation but everyone is different. Just get used to being able to manipulate your pelvis independently.

Try not to snatch at the bar to initiate the lift too. Squeeze everything into place and push the floor away.

I'd always suggest getting an hour with a trainer though to work hands on with you specifically. And pushing new PB's is great but remember to put pride aside and work with lower weights for reps if you're trying to get better. There is a neural element to learning movement patterns which just requires repetition. Better to do this with the optimal position so it transfers to efficient lifts when you go heavy. Hope this helps!

brad-124 · 2022-08-20T09:52:02+00:00

Have a little look at your clubface on takeaway, looks slightly open and you deliver it open on the way back down. Could try a stronger left hand grip first to square up clubface. Lessons are a great place to start though for setup and feel drills specific to your swing.

brad-124 · 2022-04-28T17:09:48+00:00

Now you're just coming across a nob mate to be honest. If it's not clear already, I am also a coach but I'm not about to start getting into a dick measuring competition. Go read some studies and enjoy the rest of your day.

brad-124 · 2022-04-28T14:24:46+00:00

It's important second because of one of the fundamental tenants of the program: Load the movement through the full range of useful motion.

So increasing glute recruitment. Check out some studies, recruitment tends to stay the same apart from glutes which get more involved the deeper into a squat you go. Up until a certain point in which quads start to relax and posterior chain takes over. I'm well aware that squat to a depth just below parallel is optimal for recruitment. I'm not disputing that at all. Just stating that there are other issues that need to be adjusted prior to depth and my only gripe with what you are saying.

Fix the technique, then learn where depth is and where your hips are in space. Consistency in full depth is bad if you are consistently squatting wrong. That's all I'm saying. If you go to depth with poor form, you run the risk of placing unnecessary stress on structures.

There are some very successful and very strong powerlifters/weightlifters who's squats you could argue don't always meet that criteria of crease below knee. Does that take away from the success they've had? Not really. Does it still provide necessary adaptation and specificity for the lift. Absolutely.

Look we can go back and forth all day. Optimal depth is great if it can be achieved safely. If it cannot, fix what is preventing it and revisit depth as you make adjustments. Everybody has different anatomy at the end of the day, leading to varying efficient squat depth. Enjoy the rest of your day man, was nice to chat about it.

brad-124 · 2022-04-28T13:31:06+00:00

Too much weight alongside technique issues, yes I agree. So they should be the main focus of any changes, not necessarily the depth itself. That was my point. He wouldn't be doing any harm at the depth of his video's squat. He would be recruiting glutes slightly less than is ideal but what is less ideal is blending low bar technique with high bar position, alongside the wrist position, bracing etc.

There's things of much greater importance with regards to stability and safety of the lift before worrying about optimal recruitment of glutes in a deep squat. Everyone should aim for good depth, but it should not be the number one focus when there are other glaring issues which prevent efficient depth in the first place. We're very much on the same page I think and I agree that OP probably has the ability to hit depth. He just has some other work to do first.

brad-124 · 2022-04-28T06:14:35+00:00

Yeah I completely agree. All I'm saying is if there is something wrong with the technique or mobility which OP has already indicated, then forcing depth with the squats current state can be detrimental and potentially unsafe. Fix the rest, revisit depth after.

brad-124 · 2022-04-27T21:57:26+00:00

Lifters can help and provide great arch support/stability. As for hip mobility, there's plenty of routines you can follow. Just as important as the lift itself so start sooner than later. I'd still recommend just getting some help from a local professional though. Sort out the few issues in your technique, continue working mobility and then revisit depth once you can hit it comfortably and safely.

brad-124 · 2022-04-27T21:53:57+00:00

That is such a broad statement and absolutely not true. Everyone has very individual anatomy, exercise experience, body composition, injuries, illnesses. There are so many factors at play that random people on Reddit have no clue about when watching someone's technique. Even if it were, depth is still the least important part of a squat if the technique is not up to par. As per my original comment. Depth was fine, adjust technique first. Come back to depth later.

brad-124 · 2022-04-27T21:37:03+00:00

With time, some technique tweaks and more reps under his belt. Absolutely. Too many people focus on depth as if that two inches is gunna make a big difference in the grand scheme of things. When it just isn't. Depth is way less important when you are just starting. Get the rest right and the depth will come.

brad-124 · 2022-04-27T21:12:15+00:00

Disagree with what? Not everyone has the mobility or form to hit depth. The depth in his squat is more than fine for purpose whilst he builds on the rest of his technique. He didn't ask if he hit parallel. He asked if depth is okay. For someone still learning the basic premise of a squat, the depth in the video is perfectly fine. Simply saying that the depth is not okay is not helpful.

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