Bummer. I’ve got COVID. We can be grumpy together.
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Id take the covid at the moment
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Well, my husband’s family cancelled Christmas entirely today because of it. Lol
I will mostly be annoyed because I won’t be able to lift properly for a bit. I’m legit sick and COVID puts me down hard.
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Seated BTNP press: 50% x 5
60% x 5
70% x 5
Close grip swiss bar: 5 x 10…. did these as a alternative to dips. Used only 50% of my BW
medium grip pull downs: 5 x 10
arm curls : 20/3 Tr 22 . Just some pump work
Thick rope curls: 26/2 TR 26
Easy session obviously. Plan on putting in a planned Deload after 2 waves. Give my old ass a chance to play catch up and recharge my batteries.
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Merry Christmas Bulldog! 
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Merry Christmas!
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I had to buy a new pair of knee sleeves when I started back up so I went with with these from Slingshot.
After wearing them for months now . IM finding that im not 100% impressed.
Just went back and ordered from Elitefts and got the the type I had used for years.
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Someone going on a spending spree? Lol
Sorta… its a better version of what I have with a more aggressive curve.
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What’s the point of the curve? If you don’t mind educating me …
The design is known as a Buffalo bar…
Im too lazy to type so I will cut and paste.
A Buffalo Bar is a specialty barbell with a gentle curve or arch, designed to make heavy squats and bench presses more comfortable by shifting weight and reducing stress on the shoulders, wrists, and elbows, allowing for a deeper stretch and greater range of motion, ideal for lifters with shoulder mobility issues or those wanting to build strength in the bottom portion of a lift.
Key Features & Benefits:
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Ergonomic Design: The slight bend positions the weight differently, taking pressure off the biceps, shoulders, and wrists, making it more comfortable for people with limited mobility.
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Increased Range of Motion: For bench presses, the curve allows the bar to sink lower towards the chest, creating a deeper stretch and promoting greater muscle development.
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Versatile: While excellent for squats and bench presses, it’s also used for good mornings, lunges, and shrugs.
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“Duffalo” Variation: A more exaggerated version, the “Duffalo Bar” (Duffin + Buffalo), offers even more shoulder relief and range of motion.
I have a issue doing a conventional squat with a powerbar. Between my upper back thickness and mobility issue with my left shoulder from a labrum repair. I can do it… but only for a short period of time before it starts beat the dog shit out of me. Hence the Buffalo bar.
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Huh. Interesting. Maybe I should give that a shot. Perhaps it would help my pathetic squat get better. 
Thank you for the info!
Id only suggest it if you need it.
I can see it being easier on the shoulders during squats, but I am not grasping how it would help shoulders on bench.
Yeah… thats the odd comment. I cant grasp how it would either. I’ve used the bar for Benching in the past to improve strength off the chest. Can’t say its was exactly more shoulder friendly.
I suppose it probably wouldn’t make much difference. I can’t do low bar squats. My shoulders won’t allow it. So I exclusively do high bar. I suppose for my purposes ( to not be pathetically weak) either way is fine.
Honestly low bar and high bar position has been greatly exaggerated.
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Probably a fair point. Either way mine is weak. Hopefully this 5/3/1 will help.