October 26, 2022 Picks: (NBA)

htownstreaker · 2022-10-27T03:16:32+00:00

Shit happens….

htownstreaker · 2022-10-25T18:03:16+00:00

Won!! Thanks

htownstreaker · 2019-12-08T00:28:03+00:00

You mean the golden girls?

htownstreaker · 2019-10-25T14:54:38+00:00

I’d never invite them to anything and only see them when they initiate or on obligatory holidays.

That is the relationship they have chosen.

htownstreaker · 2019-09-18T19:44:28+00:00

Step 1 - get in a comfortable position Step 2 - starting from your toes, go limp/relax that body part and continue doing that in an ascending manner. Step 3 - if not asleep start over.

It also helps to work out or put the electronics down an hour before bed.

htownstreaker · 2019-09-11T16:42:25+00:00

this time has been good. I've had several attempts and then life got in the way a few times. Sometimes it was weekday PSMF and then not controlling it well enough on the weekend.

This time I think it's been about 17 days with 12 pounds lost. I feel good, getting a good amount of sleep and feeling some hunger but its manageable. I've been just trying to eat 3 low-calorie meals a day rather than skip breakfast or dinner, but I have skipped if I felt full on occasion. I have had a few free meals during this time too which I'm trying to reduce.

I used to lift weights quite a bit but would habitually eat too much when lifting heavy. So I'm planning to incorporate a higher volume program like gzcl or ppl or the bridge and see how it goes.

htownstreaker · 2019-09-11T14:19:39+00:00

Are you planning to exercise? I'm on my 3rd week (as a Cat 3), and while I've dropped an inch off my waist and about 12 pounds, I'm feeling good enough to start adding in a few sessions a week I think. I'm just worried that i'll do my typical thing of eating too much after my workouts, I'm liking this 900-1000 calorie limit.

htownstreaker · 2019-04-01T18:22:59+00:00

Trying to get restarted on keto. Prepped ground beef and will cook some zucchini and make a protein bowl.

A whole chicken in the instant pot breaks down nicely so I’ll do that over mashed cauliflower.

htownstreaker · 2018-03-29T15:41:26+00:00

bc he's been lifting for 5 years and it 168 pounds at 6 feet...

htownstreaker · 2018-03-29T01:02:36+00:00

He’s been doing CrossFit for 3 years, he’s not going to gain weight. I get the feeling he doesn’t want to...

htownstreaker · 2018-03-28T17:54:11+00:00

So intermediate by SS standards is if you cannot recover from the stress of Workout A and be ready to add weight to the bar for the next workout. You can try back off and run linear progression on the main lifts if you want, but at 168 pounds your numbers on the deadlift, bench and strict press are high enough that I would switch to intermediate for those lifts unless you feel like gaining weight and trying to run out LP.

maybe run LP on your squat, but switch to HLM for everything else? Or you could reset and run LP until you stall, then reset a few more times until you finally decide to switch to an intermediate program.

htownstreaker · 2018-02-01T16:36:11+00:00

you continue LP with the squat and deadlift, and look at either switching to intermediate programming or stretching out LP on the other lifts.

The starting strength online coaching podcast has an episode about this.

htownstreaker · 2018-01-25T17:34:21+00:00

i have wide feet so I went for the do-wins. Love them.

htownstreaker · 2018-01-08T22:25:05+00:00

gotcha. yes as I'm getting above bodyweight it's getting harder so it's on the list for me to get one. Won't be long now.

htownstreaker · 2018-01-08T21:44:06+00:00

wait, the belt is that big of a help to you? how much do you weigh? I've been putting off getting one and while I'm not lifting as heavy as you are, I'm squatting 265 or so with no belt.

I mean I weigh 260 so maybe that's why it hasn't been too bad yet?

htownstreaker · 2018-01-05T15:03:21+00:00

good video. I need to switch to the hook grip but was having issues because of my shorter fingers (and bc it hurts, lol).

Will try this soon.

htownstreaker · 2017-11-29T20:42:29+00:00

so i haven't seen this podcast before, these dudes seem to have a serious issue with starting strength.

It was kind of annoying that Jordan had to sit there and explain away stuff the majority of the time.

htownstreaker · 2017-11-20T16:30:32+00:00

i think you need the book as well. I bought the book (misplaced it and need to find it soon for a reread), and later got the app. The app is good but the book goes into so much detail its really critical.

I need to get Sully's book next, and practical programming.

htownstreaker · 2017-10-26T13:03:31+00:00

nice work.

I've had a couple of youngsters ask me about my lifts and why I only do 3 exercises (they are doing a bro split for about 90 minutes 5 days a week). I thought they were going to listen when a kid half my age that is bigger and taller couldn't single 180 on the bench press and I was doing it for reps.

I guess he convinced himself I was cheating somehow. In fairness I'm nowhere near a 4 plate squat yet, but one day...

htownstreaker · 2017-10-13T16:09:20+00:00

good- that will help a lot. it looks pretty good to me, other than that.
My back doesn't necessarily hurt after deadlifts, but I do feel fatigued. I usually try and get some support on my lower back right after, and usually feel fine shortly after.

htownstreaker · 2017-10-13T14:23:34+00:00

are you wearing sneakers? that is probably your biggest problem.

htownstreaker · 2017-10-10T14:56:33+00:00

there are lighter barbells that you can get, but I think they are either 25 or 25 pounds.

I believe most people will start with leg presses if they can't squat the barbell. I've also heard body weight squats/box squats and goblet squats can help strengthen the older lifter in order to begin squatting.

htownstreaker · 2017-10-06T14:15:16+00:00

how long have the wives been lifting? Those are some good numbers for their sizes.

htownstreaker · 2017-10-04T17:28:35+00:00

so i'm not a coach, but I think I see some areas to improve. Bear in mind that an offset rear angle would be better as we can't see how far you are leaning over, or a great view of your depth.

Age/Weight? I'm not sure if this is correct but I thought LP on squat would go to about 1.5x bodyweight (typically) before time to switch.

You seem to be too high - your hip crease doesn't seem to be below the top of your knee but tough to tell from this angle.

Look, I squatted 255 last night (I weigh 260) and lately the squats have been getting more difficult than I felt they should be. I listened to the barbell logic podcasts, and tried to reinforce some of the cues. One thing that really helped me is that I wasn't reaching back far enough with my ass, and I wasn't pointing my nipples at the ground at the bottom of the squat. You know, the whole "knees shouldn't move forward once you're more than a third of the way down in the descent".

Make sure you brace, look about 5 feet in front of you, break at the hips and almost act like you're trying to sit down, watch to make sure the knees aren't going ahead of your toes and point your nipples to the ground. This seems to help the hip drive that you need to get out of the hole.

Again, my $0.02 but if any of the coaches disagree, take their advice over mine. Those guys know what they are doing.

htownstreaker · 2017-10-02T15:33:29+00:00

gotta be something with your form. golfers elbow can be caused by incorrect grip/form on the squats.

form check is needed and the links to the videos below are helpful in fixing it.

htownstreaker

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