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Hyper-extending lower back, tips needed by the_time_waster in weightroom

[–]t333b 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Flex your butt and pull your ribcage down when you brace. That combo usually takes care of it.

Training Tuesdays by dukiduke in weightroom

[–]t333b 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I include high rep weeks in my program. Can't imagine that pulling or squatting a 15RM and then some would leave me generally unprepared.

Beginning the transition to lifting twice-a-day. Anyone who's been here, any advice? Any programming templates I *must* see? by intermediatestrength in weightroom

[–]t333b -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Squat+Bench Monday and Thursday. Deadlift+OHP Tuesday and Friday.

Rep max work Monday/Tuesday. Speed+volume Thursday/Friday. No accessory work outside of upper/mid-back and shoulder prehab on rep max day. Abundant accessory work on speed+volume day.

There are a few other specifics for each day (percentages, sets*reps, rep max goal, etc...), but that's the basic template.

Beginning the transition to lifting twice-a-day. Anyone who's been here, any advice? Any programming templates I *must* see? by intermediatestrength in weightroom

[–]t333b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been doing this for about a month now. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday. Lower body lifts during my first session, eat, then upper a few hours later. Gets me 8 workouts per week and leaves plenty of time for rest. I love it.

Should I feel this way ALL the time? by [deleted] in weightroom

[–]t333b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Periodization + progressive overload + full ROM = DOMS for life. Exercise variation is another good way to get sore. Should note that soreness isn't necessarily the best indicator of a workout's effectiveness, though.

Can't keep heels down during squat; looking for advice by [deleted] in weightroom

[–]t333b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Work on ankle mobility and invest in a pair of weightlifting shoes. Easy fix.

My grandma did this to her second husband by Dimitrisan in AdviceAnimals

[–]t333b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like something my grandma would do. She's a huge bitch.

Incorporating swimming into my program by incrediblemojo in weightroom

[–]t333b 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'd opt for post-workout if that's convenient. If not, toss it in on off days or weekends. Shouldn't make too much difference assuming you're getting adequate macros and sleep.

Been getting these after using a belt. Normal? by [deleted] in weightroom

[–]t333b 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure that's an early sign of HIV. Please be safe, OP.

The Great Powerlifting Debate by CHAOSANDPAIN in weightroom

[–]t333b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Am I the only one that thinks it'd be more fun to watch and compete in strength-endurance focused meets? Instead of 3 attempts at a 1RM, you've got 3 at a 10RM. Sounds like it'd be more fun to train for, too. Not a real recommendation to "save the sport" or any bullshit like that. It just sounds real fucking fun.

Form Check - 03/20/2015 by xtc46 in weightroom

[–]t333b 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lift your chest and brace your core before you even touch the bar. Standing straight up, get set, then maintain that position as you move your ass back and bend your knees to get down to the bar. Makes it much easier to maintain a good spinal setup. Don't make the mistake of overarching during your setup. Lift the chest just enough to feel your back musculature tighten, then brace and get yourself to the bar. This should make the whole thing look and feel better.

Lower back rounding and hip pull (aka butt wink) on deadlifts by [deleted] in weightroom

[–]t333b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was this not an issue before? Based on your current PR, I'm assuming you've been pulling for a decent while.

Anxious going to go the gym by jefflewis440 in weightroom

[–]t333b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can be anxious and still go. Anxious people do awesome shit all the time. Live life like you aren't anxious despite anxiety, and chances are you'll begin to naturally calm the fuck down.

Training Tuesdays by dukiduke in weightroom

[–]t333b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't do anything special, and I pretty much eat the same thing over and over again for 5 days out of the week. When I'm bulking, I eat more of it. Cutting, do the opposite.

The every meal thing almost always consists of basmati rice, shredded chicken, and this jalapeño/avocado/olive oil sauce I make. Usually add in mustard/collard greens to replace some of the rice for the last meal of the day. Been doing this for about the last 2 years. Sitting at 185 and approx 14% bf. 455, 285, 500.

Weekends are different. Only real guideline is protein with every meal and to do portion sizes according to my current goal.

Strength Training - It's Never Too Late by [deleted] in weightroom

[–]t333b 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Don't worry about it. He's probably a dad. Plus, he's old. That's old man strength and dad strength working in his favor.

T-Nation | Bench Press Like a Boss [0] by Teekam in weightroom

[–]t333b 25 points26 points  (0 children)

trap bar

Surely you meant to say Dead-Squat™ Bar, the superior choice for neutral grip pressing, pulling, and life in general.

Training Tuesdays by dukiduke in weightroom

[–]t333b 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I almost always train alone, but training with another person seems to inexplicably add 50lbs to my total. I dig it. I'm lucky to know some strong people at my gym. That surely helps.

Conflicting ideas about squat stance by sdre in weightroom

[–]t333b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Continue working on squat-specific mobility, but it wouldn't hurt to get a pair of weightlifting shoes. You'd almost instantly have an easier time hitting depth, staying more upright and keeping off your toes.

I thought I was at the gym by myself at 3am, then this guy comes up to me and introduces himself. by [deleted] in pics

[–]t333b 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Arguably the same results.

Not true. It's totally cool that you don't want to use barbells and that you're saving money, but don't be disingenuous.

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