It’s easy to program a deload week but much harder to do one! I know they’re a good idea but I just can’t see the benefit to working out at 50% intensity, it just feels pointless and wrong, so my deloads end up being time off. If I can’t work out properly I’d rather be out of the gym. So using the time to try new exercises, grips, stances etc, like you’re doing is a good idea.
And did you really write “I was just playing with my snatch and then squatting for sets?”.
Well I suppose it’s something to do during your rest intervals!!!
[quote]FarmerBrett wrote:
It’s easy to program a deload week but much harder to do one! I know they’re a good idea but I just can’t see the benefit to working out at 50% intensity, it just feels pointless and wrong, so my deloads end up being time off. If I can’t work out properly I’d rather be out of the gym. So using the time to try new exercises, grips, stances etc, like you’re doing is a good idea.
And did you really write “I was just playing with my snatch and then squatting for sets?”.
Well I suppose it’s something to do during your rest intervals!!![/quote]
hahaha. I did write that half tongue in cheek about the snatch. The truth is I have a distant love of Olympic lifts put don’t try them all that often so I was trying to snatch with an empty bar and get down and under it fast. I will sometimes warm up for squats snatching a broomstick because it warms up my hips and shoulders at the same time.
[quote]FarmerBrett wrote:
It’s easy to program a deload week but much harder to do one! I know they’re a good idea but I just can’t see the benefit to working out at 50% intensity, it just feels pointless and wrong, so my deloads end up being time off. If I can’t work out properly I’d rather be out of the gym. So using the time to try new exercises, grips, stances etc, like you’re doing is a good idea.
And did you really write “I was just playing with my snatch and then squatting for sets?”.
Well I suppose it’s something to do during your rest intervals!!![/quote]
hahaha. I did write that half tongue in cheek about the snatch. The truth is I have a distant love of Olympic lifts put don’t try them all that often so I was trying to snatch with an empty bar and get down and under it fast. I will sometimes warm up for squats snatching a broomstick because it warms up my hips and shoulders at the same time.[/quote]
Playing with your snatch makes for one hell of a super set with squats.
I’m glad I wasn’t the only one whose mind went there when I saw the description of your Olympic lifts…
What I really want to hear more about is this notion of wooden training plates. I can guess that they’re light weight discs designed to get the bar the correct distance from the ground without adding much weight, but I’d love to hear more about what exactly they are, if you made or bought them, etc.
[quote]ag918w35 wrote:
I’m glad I wasn’t the only one whose mind went there when I saw the description of your Olympic lifts…
What I really want to hear more about is this notion of wooden training plates. I can guess that they’re light weight discs designed to get the bar the correct distance from the ground without adding much weight, but I’d love to hear more about what exactly they are, if you made or bought them, etc.[/quote]
The wooden training plates were a gift from a fellow t-nationer. He sold me most of my plates for a kick ass price. When I went to get them, he was cleaning he’s warehouse out and gave me the wooden plates and wooden boxes. The plates are the size of a 45 and are made of painted plywood. I don’t know how much they weigh but I estimate them at about 2 1/2lbs each.
Bang on. 2 1/2 lb. each. I use them to teach young kids and beginners. Work great and cheap. They last about 3 years and then you just throw 'em out and make some more.
Every time I read one of your posts I think of all those plates. Those fools at that club had no idea what they were getting rid of. One of the women that I’ve been strength training for the last 5 years recently won the gold medal at the National Rowing Championships. Some rowing people just don’t realize the importance of lifting as it applies to rowing.
[quote]TNT-CDN wrote:
Bang on. 2 1/2 lb. each. I use them to teach young kids and beginners. Work great and cheap. They last about 3 years and then you just throw 'em out and make some more.
Every time I read one of your posts I think of all those plates. Those fools at that club had no idea what they were getting rid of. One of the women that I’ve been strength training for the last 5 years recently won the gold medal at the National Rowing Championships. Some rowing people just don’t realize the importance of lifting as it applies to rowing.[/quote]
I have made a lot of people very envious when I tell them the deal I got on those plates; not to mention the boxes and wooden plates. At least you know they aren’t sitting anywhere collecting dust
I have 45 minutes left at my current job. I have to confess that there is some hard core dog fucking going on at the moment. Although, I did pull out all the stops earlier in the day to get a big custom quote out the door before I leave.
[quote]ouroboro_s wrote:
I have 45 minutes left at my current job. I have to confess that there is some hard core dog fucking going on at the moment.
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Here in the UK on someones last day at work we traditionally throw a small party, everyone signs a card, someone brings in some cream cakes, etc.
You North Americans have some strange ways of celebrating!
[quote]ouroboro_s wrote:
I have 45 minutes left at my current job. I have to confess that there is some hard core dog fucking going on at the moment.
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Here in the UK on someones last day at work we traditionally throw a small party, everyone signs a card, someone brings in some cream cakes, etc.
You North Americans have some strange ways of celebrating! [/quote]
[quote]ouroboro_s wrote:
I have 45 minutes left at my current job. I have to confess that there is some hard core dog fucking going on at the moment.
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Here in the UK on someones last day at work we traditionally throw a small party, everyone signs a card, someone brings in some cream cakes, etc.
You North Americans have some strange ways of celebrating! [/quote]
It isn’t North American so much as Canadian but the dogs are all happy
Yesterday was beautiful out. It was a perfect fall day and we spent a part of the afternoon walking in the local conservation area.
This afternoon, I met up with the executive assistant for the owner of the new job I’m starting on Monday to talk about a few things. Apparently my title is Construction Chief of Staff. I’m super impressed with myself.
I notice in the squat vid that you started with a 2 prong belt and finished with the lever. Any particular reason?
I’m trying to decide on getting a lever belt. The only thing I’m not sure of is if there is any reason I would want the adjustment capability of a prong belt. I don’t think I would since either it is protecting my back with the proper tightness during a squat or dead or it isn’t.
I notice in the squat vid that you started with a 2 prong belt and finished with the lever. Any particular reason?
I’m trying to decide on getting a lever belt. The only thing I’m not sure of is if there is any reason I would want the adjustment capability of a prong belt. I don’t think I would since either it is protecting my back with the proper tightness during a squat or dead or it isn’t.
What do you think?[/quote]
If I were you, I’d just get the lever. The reason I’ve used two belts is because the lever is set up to the appropriate size over a squat suit with the straps up. It needs to be tighter when I’m raw or suited with straps down.
When I’m using the suit straps up, I use the prong belt when I’m warming up so I don’t have to play around adjusting the lever one. It saves time for me. Since you don’t use gear, you won’t have that problem.
I notice in the squat vid that you started with a 2 prong belt and finished with the lever. Any particular reason?
I’m trying to decide on getting a lever belt. The only thing I’m not sure of is if there is any reason I would want the adjustment capability of a prong belt. I don’t think I would since either it is protecting my back with the proper tightness during a squat or dead or it isn’t.
What do you think?[/quote]
If I were you, I’d just get the lever. The reason I’ve used two belts is because the lever is set up to the appropriate size over a squat suit with the straps up. It needs to be tighter when I’m raw or suited with straps down. When I’m using the suit straps up, I use the prong belt when I’m warming up so I don’t have to play around adjusting the lever one. It saves time for me. Since you don’t use gear, you won’t have that problem.[/quote]
Excellent. That is a big help.
How about knee wrap recommendations? I’m using some discount wraps that give me very little pop but make my knees feel better. Since I’m ordering a belt I thought I would add some decent wraps to the order. The APT stuff gets great reviews but might be too hardcore.
I notice in the squat vid that you started with a 2 prong belt and finished with the lever. Any particular reason?
I’m trying to decide on getting a lever belt. The only thing I’m not sure of is if there is any reason I would want the adjustment capability of a prong belt. I don’t think I would since either it is protecting my back with the proper tightness during a squat or dead or it isn’t.
What do you think?[/quote]
If I were you, I’d just get the lever. The reason I’ve used two belts is because the lever is set up to the appropriate size over a squat suit with the straps up. It needs to be tighter when I’m raw or suited with straps down. When I’m using the suit straps up, I use the prong belt when I’m warming up so I don’t have to play around adjusting the lever one. It saves time for me. Since you don’t use gear, you won’t have that problem.[/quote]
Excellent. That is a big help.
How about knee wrap recommendations? I’m using some discount wraps that give me very little pop but make my knees feel better. Since I’m ordering a belt I thought I would add some decent wraps to the order. The APT stuff gets great reviews but might be too hardcore.
Thoughts?
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My first set of wraps were APT blue power 2 metre wraps. They are fairly soft and pliable. I’ve recently started using APT convicts and they are stiff as fuck and tire my hands just wrapping my knees. Alternatively, you may want to consider Rehband knee sleeves. They aren’t supportive and don’t give any carryover but keep the knees warm and cozy. I use those extensively when I’m training. I don’t like to use wraps more than necessary because I hate them.
I notice in the squat vid that you started with a 2 prong belt and finished with the lever. Any particular reason?
I’m trying to decide on getting a lever belt. The only thing I’m not sure of is if there is any reason I would want the adjustment capability of a prong belt. I don’t think I would since either it is protecting my back with the proper tightness during a squat or dead or it isn’t.
What do you think?[/quote]
If I were you, I’d just get the lever. The reason I’ve used two belts is because the lever is set up to the appropriate size over a squat suit with the straps up. It needs to be tighter when I’m raw or suited with straps down. When I’m using the suit straps up, I use the prong belt when I’m warming up so I don’t have to play around adjusting the lever one. It saves time for me. Since you don’t use gear, you won’t have that problem.[/quote]
Excellent. That is a big help.
How about knee wrap recommendations? I’m using some discount wraps that give me very little pop but make my knees feel better. Since I’m ordering a belt I thought I would add some decent wraps to the order. The APT stuff gets great reviews but might be too hardcore.
Thoughts?
[/quote]
My first set of wraps were APT blue power 2 metre wraps. They are fairly soft and pliable. I’ve recently started using APT convicts and they are stiff as fuck and tire my hands just wrapping my knees. Alternatively, you may want to consider Rehband knee sleeves. They aren’t supportive and don’t give any carryover but keep the knees warm and cozy. I use those extensively when I’m training. I don’t like to use wraps more than necessary because I hate them.
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It was the Convicts or Strangulators that I was looking at but “stiff as fuck” seems to be the general opinion.
