Senor Bairn Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 200+ deadlift is class, It's the one lift I really struggle in and that number seems mad to me.That’s funny because your bench numbers seem on another planet to me. Think I’ve got a slight advantage for deadlifts to most folk due to my height.I used to really struggle with squats but I’ve got my form sorted now and it’s a doddle so I’ll probably give it a bash Sunday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggy1929 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Senor Bairn said: That’s funny because your bench numbers seem on another planet to me. Think I’ve got a slight advantage for deadlifts to most folk due to my height. I used to really struggle with squats but I’ve got my form sorted now and it’s a doddle so I’ll probably give it a bash Sunday. when I was like 18 I used to be bad for being a 'gym bro' and benching twice a week and barely squatting or deadlifting so I'm guessing that's why my bench is a bit more advanced than my other lifts. I'm quite short (like 5'7/5'8) and I think that means my deadlifts should be good but they just aren't. I'm waiting for a poster on here to come out and say they squat 180-200. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senor Bairn Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 when I was like 18 I used to be bad for being a 'gym bro' and benching twice a week and barely squatting or deadlifting so I'm guessing that's why my bench is a bit more advanced than my other lifts. I'm quite short (like 5'7/5'8) and I think that means my deadlifts should be good but they just aren't. I'm waiting for a poster on here to come out and say they squat 180-200.Anyone squatting that much must have one hell of an arse on them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpar Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Finally got round to the Staggy challenge last night, I'll get my excuses in nice and early and state that for the past few years I've been squatting and deadlifting 135lb/60kg as I felt my old knees couldn't hack it anymore. Turns out this was just a poor excuse and I surprised myself last night. Bare in mind the weights here are in pounds so I've converted to kgs and rounded up/down Squat: 88kg 1.02 Bench: 107kg 1.24 Deadlift: 116 1.35 I plan to attempt these again at the start of Octorber 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Aldo Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 when I was like 18 I used to be bad for being a 'gym bro' and benching twice a week and barely squatting or deadlifting so I'm guessing that's why my bench is a bit more advanced than my other lifts. I'm quite short (like 5'7/5'8) and I think that means my deadlifts should be good but they just aren't. I'm waiting for a poster on here to come out and say they squat 180-200.I used to squat 180+ fairly regularly. I think 190x5 is the heaviest I've ever gone for reps.Haven't gone near that sort of weight for a while now. I'm sure if I specifically trained for it then I'd be able to do it again but I'm not training for a powerlifting competition or anything like that so don't see the point. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggy1929 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Ron Aldo said: I used to squat 180+ fairly regularly. I think 190x5 is the heaviest I've ever gone for reps. Haven't gone near that sort of weight for a while now. I'm sure if I specifically trained for it then I'd be able to do it again but I'm not training for a powerlifting competition or anything like that so don't see the point. The boy I train with holds Scottish records for his age and weight group in powerlifting and he gave it up so that he could get more mass and lift a lot heavier, he used to lift at 59kg and he weighs 70ish now so he's fairly bulked up. 190 for 5 is madness though fair play 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross. Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Tried pacing myself a bit better. Slower on the bike and faster on the treadmill. Faster overall but still not happy overall. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Going to try and have a few weeks getting my fitness up so will try and chop a bit more off this.. Makes a good warmup at the gym. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpar Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 After trying for my 1RMs on Wednesday, Friday's workout was a struggle, hoping a few days off mean I can get back to normal on Tuesday. Do any of the guys on here who lift use a belt? Do you think it makes a difference towards lifting heavier and stopping soreness? And are there any brands/models you would recommend? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 I use a belt, it's a crap one that I bought from Decathlon. I think the narrower ones are considered better. How do people go for their 1RMs? I've never done it, I always do three sets of five or shorter for my heaviest lifts. Do you just incrementally add weight for one offs or is there more of a science to it? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggy1929 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I don't use a belt personally but feel like I should for deadlifts. 15 hours ago, ICTChris said: How do people go for their 1RMs? A rule of thumb for me with bench is to warm up as normal with 60kg then do 5 of 80kg 3 of 100kg then singles from there until I hit my max. Same logic can be used for deads and squats but I don't really like going all that heavy with them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Tricep workout tips please gents. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggy1929 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 14 minutes ago, lichtie23 said: Tricep workout tips please gents. drop sets, so you feel a proper burn in the muscle, do pushdowns on the cables, and after every 10-15 reps drop the weight then keep going. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senor Bairn Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) 52 minutes ago, lichtie23 said: Tricep workout tips please gents. Staggies spot on, supersets are great for triceps as well. Usually do tricep pushdown with overhead cable extensions, another good one is a skullcrusher supersetted with a close grip bench press. Edited September 10, 2019 by Senor Bairn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Underhand grip rather than over on the cable pulls so you're not getting as much help from other muscles, too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Aldo Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 18 hours ago, Torpar said: After trying for my 1RMs on Wednesday, Friday's workout was a struggle, hoping a few days off mean I can get back to normal on Tuesday. Do any of the guys on here who lift use a belt? Do you think it makes a difference towards lifting heavier and stopping soreness? And are there any brands/models you would recommend? I use a belt for my top sets on squats and deadlifts but, where possible, I'll try and go without. As has been said, a belt is to help brace your core rather than an "all out" support. I'd definitely say it helps for heavy sets but if you're not going all out then it's good to go without a belt where possible so that you can teach yourself how to properly brace. I've also got an RDX belt from Amazon. Have had it for a few years and for someone who only really lifts weights as a hobby it does the job. Strength Shop do good belts but they can be quite expensive and I'd be doubtful as to whether they're worth the extra outlay if you only tend to workout casually. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I shaved 10 seconds off my mini triathlon time and went 23:17. I did this with a higher Rowing resistence, next time I'll pull that down see if it makes a difference. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpar Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Appreciate the advice, time to buy a belt I think. Played ice hockey for the first time since April last night, thought I would breathing out of my arse but didn't feel too bad. Other than walking my dog and prowler runs I'd done zero cardio over the summer. So I guess prowler runs do wonders for your cardio. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Still losing a minute getting the bike to warm up/stop asking pointless questions: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross. Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Back at the gym tonight after pretty much 10 days off due to being too busy and then being back home. Depending on how busy it is I might try and get myself under 26 minutes on the triathlon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.