You should definitely try it out. I’m not sure I can justify spending that much on programming per month. I’ve read mixed reviews, so I dunno how much of a cash cow it is for CWS. Juggernaut has a plethora of free content already though, so I can’t fault him for it if that’s the case haha
My theory (about a decade removed) is that it was partly this and partly the shitty mechanics @aldebaran talked about. I pull touch and go so beyond rep 1, I would pull in a much more lower back/hamstring dominant way that suited me better. Even now, you’d be hard pressed to tell my deadlifts from my SLDL
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I have no problem with him trying to monetize his knowledge but I have my doubts about how well the program will work, I’ll have to read up on it more before diving in. It seems like the sheiko one is pretty solid though but I’m not familiar enough with that style of training yet to buy into that either. There is a good fb community around that app though with the creator/ML guy commenting frequently. I’ll probably spend a month or so deloading, doing my own program, and researching new ones after this block, will hopefully make a decision by then.
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Maybe this was the push I needed to finally inch toward buying a belt. I now did a bit of researching and think these are decent candidates:
http://www.bestbelts.net/Powerlifting-Belts/The-3-Inch-Belt.aspx
I guess I should have expected Rogue to be sold out though. I don’t want to overthink this, but are there any other quality 3" belts out there I should have on my radar?
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I have a Pioneer, love the single prong. I’ve not tried a ton of belts but it’s by far the best quality belt I’ve had in hand.
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Why 3 inch? What is your long term goal with lifting?
I have heard rather underwhelming things about Rogue’s belts, especially in the cost to benefit department. The other one I don’t know.
If cost effiency is a major concern, I have good things to say about Cerberus. If price isn’t a number one thing: Inzer!
Although you are in the US and have a wider selection of quality suppliers.
@Voxel I would prefer to not give Pioneer my money.
@Koestrizer 3" because I am not only small but also a small person with relatively long legs and short torso. I read online that many women with a similar build find that a 4" does not fit as it should. I would use the belt for squats and deadlifts. I don’t see myself competing in anything anytime soon. Not super interested. I find powerlifting kind of boring, but I’m not opposed to trying a meet in the future.
I thought Inzer only made 4" belts. I am a “buy nice or buy twice” person, so if I splurge a little, then so be it. Interesting since I read a lot of good things about Rogue’s Ohio belt, but maybe I need to dig a bit deeper.
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Oh I made a mistake there. I converted wrong (could you guys and Libya please switch over to the metric system?) and thought you were walking about thickness instead of width.
May I ask why?
@Koestrizer Sorry, hahaha. If it makes you feel any better, I use the metric scale much more in my daily life.
@Voxel I think a company has every right to create whatever products it wants, and whether an item should or should not have been made is not the question to ask. Especially because Pioneer creates belts uniquely catered to the customer, which may or may not reflect the company’s values. However, at the same time I can be selective if a company creates or says something that rubs me the wrong way. Pioneer posted an image of a belt with an offensive message a couple years ago and responded poorly to criticism. Eventually the image was taken down, but I don’t want to support people who lack this forethought.
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130 cal assault bike in 16:05
40 band pull aparts
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I think a belt will be a great investment for you! Can’t wait to see your progress in 2021.
FWIW I have a pioneer single prong 4 inch belt. I’ve had it about 10 years; it’s rock solid.
I am also pretty short waisted–a 3 inch belt probably would have been a better fit for me as well especially when DLing–but the 4 inch has worked just fine.
Good luck in your search!
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That’s a fine reason
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Thank you. I too was thinking that a 4" could be fine for squatting, but I would be a bit concerned when pulling.
I’m glad you brought this up because I’m reflecting more now. I realize that, for example, whenever I wear leggings while lifting, I always pull them up higher before squatting and deadlifting as if to make a “makeshift” belt of sorts. While I’m not sure this indicates a need for one, I think it’s a sign that a belt would be useful.
8s realization
3x3 jumps
Squat
35x5
80x5
100x3
115x2
130x16
Deficit RDL
135x11,8,7
125x7
Belt Squat
+45x16,14,11
+35x15,13 (lots of pauses and no locking out in some cases)
Standing ab wheel progression 16, 8
16 kneeling reps
Tabata assault bike
Disappointed in myself. I can’t even want to call my top set a PR because my reps were all shallow squat mornings. I wish my legs didn’t suck so much.
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What helps me is a wider stance. But tbh if you’re going for 16 reps you’re bound to end up with a few good mornings
Noooo.
PIONEER FIT!!
Untamed10 for discount!
edit: just saw what you wrote next. oh well
You’re low barring right? Watched older videos. If you have the same build as me then F. low bar. F. Rippetoe. I always end up good morninging my low bars when there is intensity. Also looks like you could use a tiny bit of ankle moblity (or that you are not focusing on footwork)
@whang Yeah, would rather not support the company. I’m going to buy a tape measure today and probably order from Best Belts. Thanks though!
@aldebaran Ankle mobility isn’t an issue for me. At lighter weights I sometimes squat too deep in some people’s opinions. I think yesterday I was afraid because it’s around this weight that I psyche myself out. When I started this log I squatted high bar, and my technique was even worse. I’m probably using more of a “mid bar” position now. Of course there’s the primary culprit as well, that my quads are still stupidly weak.
Ain’t such thing 
You meant that you squatted a bit more shallow then? Aren’t we all guilty of that…
Welp I feel you, after the surgeries my quads were weak toothpick. Spent years squatting low bar, wide stance. Yeah I have a big strong butt and lower back. If you want something to change then you have to change something. Personally high bar or medium allows me to use more my quads, stay more upright, and push through a better form. If you said you always had this issue then I’m not sure more quad work will necessarily help. I’d advise slow tempo and paused squats…