Flat edged plates suck
Get out of heeled shoes
Get shoulders on top of and not way in front of bar
Sit back and load hamstrings
Brace core harder
[quote]Mattyb83 wrote:
Flat edged plates suck
Get out of heeled shoes
Get shoulders on top of and not way in front of bar
Sit back and load hamstrings
Brace core harder[/quote]
I very much dislike them too, but I have to go to 24 to deadlift since they have a military press and deadlift/military are paired on the same day. UFC has the circular plates, but no military press.
What do you mean heeled shoes? I’m not wearing lifting shoes, they’re just my regular Puma workout shoes.
Other stuff makes sense and will work on it–thanks 
Chest up before you pull. Your back shouldn’t round like that.
Just wanted to give some more perspective as far as how much to eat. I was surprised that you are 6’3 and 225 lbs and only eat 3300 cals. I am 5’11 and 190 lbs and eat 3100-3200 on weekends and 3500-3600 on weekdays. This might not even be enough. I’ve weighed the same for the last 6 months at least.
@ craze9, thank you for that.
@ DSD80, about to leave to Costco shortly and going to stack up on a lot of food. Starting at 4200 tomorrow, so we’ll see how that goes. Thank you for sharing.
[quote]syriangasol wrote:
[quote]Mattyb83 wrote:
Flat edged plates suck
Get out of heeled shoes
Get shoulders on top of and not way in front of bar
Sit back and load hamstrings
Brace core harder[/quote]
I very much dislike them too, but I have to go to 24 to deadlift since they have a military press and deadlift/military are paired on the same day. UFC has the circular plates, but no military press.
What do you mean heeled shoes? I’m not wearing lifting shoes, they’re just my regular Puma workout shoes.
Other stuff makes sense and will work on it–thanks [/quote]
Yes, the heel in the regular Puma workout shoe is going to angle you forward. Get something flat like converse, wrestling shoes or deadlift slippers.
What do you mean by military press? The seated shoulder press thing?
[quote]Mattyb83 wrote:
[quote]syriangasol wrote:
[quote]Mattyb83 wrote:
Flat edged plates suck
Get out of heeled shoes
Get shoulders on top of and not way in front of bar
Sit back and load hamstrings
Brace core harder[/quote]
I very much dislike them too, but I have to go to 24 to deadlift since they have a military press and deadlift/military are paired on the same day. UFC has the circular plates, but no military press.
What do you mean heeled shoes? I’m not wearing lifting shoes, they’re just my regular Puma workout shoes.
Other stuff makes sense and will work on it–thanks [/quote]
Yes, the heel in the regular Puma workout shoe is going to angle you forward. Get something flat like converse, wrestling shoes or deadlift slippers.
What do you mean by military press? The seated shoulder press thing?[/quote]
Gotcha. Got some Chucks I’ll start slipping on.
Yea, the seated overhead press station. I have to make my own at UFC, and it doesn’t feel very safe so I utilize 24’s.
Aye, well one more thing then: press standing. Use a rack or cage if you can’t/don’t want to clean, but the overhead press in 5/3/1 is to be done standing.
I hope all of these tips help you!
[quote]syriangasol wrote:
@ nighthawkz, could you elaborate please? [/quote]
Yup. You round your back to a degree that looks awful and will make your orthopedist cum in his undies. a hyperextended back isn’t necessary. A flat back is fine. A slightly rounded back may be fine but isn’t a great idea when it comes to longevity. What you are doing in this video is just asking for trouble.
[quote]syriangasol wrote:
Hey guys,
I’m currently on Wendler’s 5/3/1 (the T-Nation variation). Currently on Week 2 of 1.4.
Basically, I’ve followed the program quite closely. My biggest mistake was forgetting to add 5/10 pounds during 1.2. At the start of the program, my 1RM were as follows:
Squat: 315
Bench: 285
Deadlift: 405
Military: 225
Squat: squatted yesterday and I collapsed on 325 near the whole.
Bench: I did my heavy bench on Monday and barely made 285.
Deadlift: this is the only lift that has barely gone up. I’m at 435 now (form wasn’t perfect though).
Military: I can barely get 235.
Is this normal? My lifts have barely gone up and I’m quite disappointed with myself.
Background info: I’m 23 and 6’3 at 225lbs. Caloric intake is around 3300.
Any suggestions?
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Im just thinking, 3300kcal for a 23year old guy weighing more then 100kg? To me thats nothing