Squats the story - the Off Topic Thread...

Hanley · 06-03-2011 10:21pm

grimloch wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ensmFfAWGLI

New squat world record.

Bollox.

Knees wrapped, miles high and probably not even 2.5x bodyweight. Unimpressed.

Remmy · 06-03-2011 11:28pm

Hanley wrote: »

Bollox.

Knees wrapped, miles high and probably not even 2.5x bodyweight. Unimpressed.

How does one judge depth again?Its something like the hip crease to middle of knee joint?To my uneducated eyes that looked right on parallel or a smidge below.:eek:

the drifter · 06-03-2011 11:43pm

Remmy wrote: »

How does one judge depth again?Its something like the hip crease to middle of knee joint?To my uneducated eyes that looked right on parallel or a smidge below.:eek:

agreed that would have been called good in alot of feds. (IPF aside) also its 1000lb squat which seems to be called good if you manage to bend the knees a little

also hanleys just angry cause he's not a powerlifter anymore...

Hanley · 06-03-2011 11:48pm

the drifter wrote: »

agreed that would have been called good in alot of feds. (IPF aside) also its 1000lb squat which seems to be called good if you manage to bend the knees a little

also hanleys just angry cause he's not a powerlifter anymore...

I've always hated high squats.

Remmy wrote: »

How does one judge depth again?Its something like the hip crease to middle of knee joint?To my uneducated eyes that looked right on parallel or a smidge below.:eek:

Crease of the hip below the top of the knee. Look at the angle of his hamstrings, they're parallel to the floor. How can his hip have gone below his knee in the case?

the drifter · 06-03-2011 11:51pm

ill be honest...for a minute... when i seen the still frame i thought someone had got Daz some fake tan...

mrpink6789 · 07-03-2011 3:38pm

Remmy wrote: »

How does one judge depth again?Its something like the hip crease to middle of knee joint?To my uneducated eyes that looked right on parallel or a smidge below.:eek:

Isn't it make sure your arse goes below your knees? Obviously if you have a massive arse go lower.... :P

Hanley · 07-03-2011 3:48pm

Hanley wrote: »

Crease of the hip below the top of the knee. Look at the angle of his hamstrings, they're parallel to the floor. How can his hip have gone below his knee in the case?

mrpink6789 wrote: »

Isn't it make sure your arse goes below your knees? Obviously if you have a massive arse go lower.... :P

^^

Brian? · 07-03-2011 4:09pm

grimloch wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ensmFfAWGLI

New squat world record.

"Video has been removed by user" - Too much grief about squatting high?

Hanley · 07-03-2011 4:13pm

briankeating wrote: »

"Video has been removed by user" - Too much grief about squatting high?

Most likely. Was the lift done in the SPF? If so, it probably deserved to be ignored before seeing the vid. They don’t even let you film lifts from the side because it’d be super obvious that depth was never reached.

Brian? · 07-03-2011 4:17pm

Hanley wrote: »

Most likely. Was the lift done in the SPF? If so, it probably deserved to be ignored before seeing the vid. They don’t even let you film lifts from the side because it’d be super obvious that depth was never reached.

Is this deja vu? Didn't this happen last week.....

Edwardius · 07-03-2011 5:04pm

SPF was written on the monolift alright.

Da Za · 07-03-2011 7:05pm

It was an SPF Pro/Am, chad Wesley smith squatted 860 which I would assume was a very deep squat judging by his past Squats. I'd say he'll squat a grand in the next year or 2 easily.

Paul Tergat · 07-03-2011 7:28pm

Just a quickie

These any good for running (threadmill AND outdoor) :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asics-GEL-Nimbus-Running-Shoes-Size/dp/B003JW9F5M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1299521932&sr=8-1

I have money on amazon so want to buy them there. Pros and cos of them?

itsallaboutheL · 07-03-2011 7:28pm

Da Za wrote: »

It was an SPF Pro/Am, chad Wesley smith squatted 860 which I would assume was a very deep squat judging by his past Squats. I'd say he'll squat a grand in the next year or 2 easily.

He's starting to catch them higher.

He's also starting to look very like Chad Aichs :pac:

Molly · 07-03-2011 7:37pm

Convinced myself that the hotel gym where I live would have a squat rack. Should have known better, I was surprised to see they didn't even have a 7 foot bar

Da Za · 07-03-2011 8:13pm

Just saw Chad's Squats on his log and they were Deep. He is one strong boy!

grimloch · 07-03-2011 9:36pm

briankeating wrote: »

"Video has been removed by user" - Too much grief about squatting high?

Last time someone accused told him he was squatting high he completely flipped the lid and started calling people racists etc.

If I didn't know better I'd say he's doing a magnificent job of trolling the internet powerlifting community.

Hanley · 07-03-2011 11:33pm

briankeating wrote: »

Is this deja vu? Didn't this happen last week.....

Happens every week somewhere in the US...

Brian? · 08-03-2011 9:01am

Hanley wrote: »

Happens every week somewhere in the US...

Aye, was it the same guy though? Or was at a new "1000 pound Raw" squatter?

Hail 2 Da Chimp · 08-03-2011 3:35pm

p_larkin99 wrote: »

Just a quickie

These any good for running (threadmill AND outdoor) :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asics-GEL-Nimbus-Running-Shoes-Size/dp/B003JW9F5M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1299521932&sr=8-1

I have money on amazon so want to buy them there. Pros and cos of them?

Your best bet is to try them on in a sports shop, it's the only way you can guarantee a good fit / good support.

Paul Tergat · 08-03-2011 3:42pm

Hail 2 Da Chimp wrote: »

Your best bet is to try them on in a sports shop, it's the only way you can guarantee a good fit / good support.

Yeah I guess that makes sense. The store selling em on Amazon has a physical store in my city centre so will give em a try on first.

Cheers

Mellor · 09-03-2011 3:06am

briankeating wrote: »

Aye, was it the same guy though? Or was at a new "1000 pound Raw" squatter?

Lst week was a diff guy with an epic WR squat who went no where near parallel.

It seams, given the way certain federatinos judge squats, that the bet way to train for big squats if to just get really fat legs so your arse is almost at your knees when you get into sumo stance.

Mellor · 09-03-2011 3:13am

Whats the opinion on lifting straps?
I lost my chalk bag ages ago, and kinda stopped doing DLs as much. found some straps the other day.
I know the immediat answer is, train without them your drip will get stonger. But i'm not looking to compete. I just want to use as much energy as possible to move the heaviest load as possible.
I have girls hands, not just small but soft. I'm never going to have a strong grip.
Straps are a bit awkward mio, but less messy compared to chalk. Straps don't rip the **** out of my hands as much.

Should I use them only double overhand, or is mixed just as good, better etc?
Basically, I haven't a clue about them tbh.

Hanley · 09-03-2011 10:10am

Mellor wrote: »

Whats the opinion on lifting straps?
I lost my chalk bag ages ago, and kinda stopped doing DLs as much. found some straps the other day.
I know the immediat answer is, train without them your drip will get stonger. But i'm not looking to compete. I just want to use as much energy as possible to move the heaviest load as possible.
I have girls hands, not just small but soft. I'm never going to have a strong grip.
Straps are a bit awkward mio, but less messy compared to chalk. Straps don't rip the **** out of my hands as much.

Should I use them only double overhand, or is mixed just as good, better etc?
Basically, I haven't a clue about them tbh.

IF you're gonna strap up, do it double over hand.

d'Oracle · 09-03-2011 11:57am

Mellor wrote: »

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I have girls hands, not just small but soft. I'm never going to have a strong grip.

But you can have a stronger grip than you have now.
Grip training is Cooooooo.

East Coast Barbell · 09-03-2011 11:21pm

d'Oracle wrote: »

But you can have a stronger grip than you have now.
Grip training is Cooooooo.

I am going to have to chime in with d'Oracle. Grip training is bizarrely fun. It is one of my prouder achievements that I have been able to close the Ironmind Captain of Crush number 3 gripper regularly and also with a credit card. A strong grip helps with every exercise so whether you train it exclusively or indirectly, it is very important either way.

deadlybuzzman · 09-03-2011 11:54pm

East Coast Barbell wrote: »

I am going to have to chime in with d'Oracle. Grip training is bizarrely fun. It is one of my prouder achievements that I have been able to close the Ironmind Captain of Crush number 3 gripper regularly and also with a credit card. A strong grip helps with every exercise so whether you train it exclusively or indirectly, it is very important either way.

Using regular gym equipment what would you recommend doing to improve grip strength?
Ive started wrapping a t shirt around the handle of the heaviest dumbell as a DIY fat grip and holding for time and so far its going ok-any other exercises youd recommend?

the drifter · 10-03-2011 12:49am

ive seen massive improvements over plain and simple double over hand barbell holds...nothing fancy..pick up a heavy bar and hold on!!!

Hanley · 10-03-2011 12:55am

the drifter wrote: »

ive seen massive improvements over plain and simple double over hand barbell holds...nothing fancy..pick up a heavy bar and hold on!!!

Fakt

Very easy on recovery too. Set the rack so the bar's almost at the top of a DL, pick it up and stand with it in your hands for 30 seconds. Then take as long a break as needed, and try to do it 2 more times. Over the next 5-6 weeks work on it 1-2x per week trying to add weight, reduce sets and time down to about 15 seconds as ya go.

And drifter, forgot to write back to ya today. Was up to neck all day! :mad:

the drifter · 10-03-2011 12:58am

Hanley wrote: »

Fakt

Very easy on recovery too. Set the rack so the bar's almost at the top of a DL, pick it up and stand with it in your hands for 30 seconds. Then take as long a break as needed, and try to do it 2 more times. Over the next 5-6 weeks work on it 1-2x per week trying to add weight, reduce sets and time down to about 15 seconds as ya go.

And drifter, forgot to write back to ya today. Was up to neck all day! :mad:

no probs dude...will catch up tomorrow or friday.

* do not use a texas deadlift bar for holds...the resulting loss of blood may cause distress to other gym members..

d'Oracle · 10-03-2011 12:30pm

Farmers Walks.

:smug:

Pinch gripping is supposed to be good too.

Did them a bit although I'm not sure if they are that good or owt.
Basically have two plates pinch them together with your fingers on one side and your thumb on the other.

Lift and hold for time.

It may not transfer directly to the barbell, but may come in hand for holding to certain objects or scaling some surfaces when the Zombies come.

Hanley · 10-03-2011 12:42pm

d'Oracle wrote: »

Farmers Walks.

:smug:

Pinch gripping is supposed to be good too.

Did them a bit although I'm not sure if they are that good or owt.
Basically have two plates pinch them together with your fingers on one side and your thumb on the other.

Lift and hold for time.

It may not transfer directly to the barbell, but may come in hand for holding to certain objects or scaling some surfaces when the Zombies come.

Pinch gripping is useless for barbell strength. It's primarily a thumb strengthening exercise. May be of value if you hook grip the bar.

Farmers walks are good, but highly impractical unless you train somewhere like Ironside which has the facilities to do them.

d'Oracle · 10-03-2011 12:52pm

Hanley wrote: »

Pinch gripping is useless for barbell strength. It's primarily a thumb strengthening exercise. May be of value if you hook grip the bar.

Again, we need to be aware that when the Zombies come, ones deadlift numbers will be of less importance.

TommyKnocker · 10-03-2011 1:05pm

FYP

d'Oracle wrote: »

Again, we need to be aware that when the Zombies come, ones deadlift numbers will be of less importance to how fast you can run .

Brian? · 10-03-2011 1:19pm

d'Oracle wrote: »

Again, we need to be aware that when the Zombies come, ones deadlift numbers will be of less importance.

I'm not sure what thumb stregth will do against the Zombies though.

d'Oracle · 10-03-2011 1:22pm

briankeating wrote: »

I'm not sure what thumb stregth will do against the Zombies though.

Climbing ****.
A strong pinch grip is useful for climbing ****.
Zombies can't climb.

the drifter · 10-03-2011 1:26pm

d'Oracle wrote: »

Climbing ****.
A strong pinch grip is useful for climbing ****.
Zombies can't climb.

f*ck climbing... im going to need that famers walk practice for carrying away their headless bodies...

Hanley · 10-03-2011 1:29pm

d'Oracle wrote: »

Climbing ****.
A strong pinch grip is useful for climbing ****.
Zombies can't climb.

What are you training in a gym for so?

Go join a climbing club.

d'Oracle · 10-03-2011 1:31pm

the drifter wrote: »

f*ck climbing... im going to need that famers walk practice for carrying away their headless bodies...

Yeah, great idea.

Mob of zombies there, I had better knock the heads off them and then TIDY UP?!?!?

Civic Minded, even in the face of Armageddon.

itsallaboutheL · 10-03-2011 1:34pm

d'Oracle wrote: »

Yeah, great idea.

Mob of zombies there, I had better knock the heads off them and then TIDY UP?!?!?

Civic Minded, even in the face of Armageddon.

Can't be having dirty undead bastards ruining the view from drifters castle

the drifter · 10-03-2011 1:36pm

d'Oracle wrote: »

Yeah, great idea.

Mob of zombies there, I had better knock the heads off them and then TIDY UP?!?!?

Civic Minded, even in the face of Armageddon.

I welcome Armageddon...it will give me something too do...

Remmy · 10-03-2011 2:43pm

d'Oracle wrote: »

Again, we need to be aware that when the Zombies come, ones deadlift numbers will be of less importance.

Yeah it all rolls back to hand to hand combat when the zombie horde arrives.I took out my machete for a walk there a few days back and got in some much needed practice..:eek:

Edwardius · 10-03-2011 2:50pm

Armageddon's only an excuse to get a shotgun and a motorcycle. You're ****ed if your fran time isn't up to scratch though.

COH · 10-03-2011 3:34pm

I'd prefer to train my trigger finger

itsallaboutheL · 10-03-2011 6:54pm

It's rare that it happens, but sometimes people commenting on youtube vids get it right..

Some Chap on YouTube wrote: »

I DEMAND YOU MAKE A FUCKING BATTLESHIP OUT OF BACON..

Indeed.

squod · 13-03-2011 12:23am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Etv75_q1Qk0

AB benching in I think a double ply shirt. Anyone know when Andy lifted in a tested federation last?

itsallaboutheL · 13-03-2011 12:27am

squod wrote: »

AB benching in I think a double ply shirt. Anyone know when Andy lifted in a tested federation last?

According to wikipedia about 20years ago, however it says BAWLA which to me is a weightlifting fed.

Why?

squod · 13-03-2011 12:47am

Thanks L just curious. Just watched an interview of him from last year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1Ud1HjfNUY

Says he hasn't taken any steroids ( I believe him) but I haven't seen him compete in a tested fed.

itsallaboutheL · 13-03-2011 12:51am

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

jive · 13-03-2011 6:31am

squod wrote: »

Thanks L just curious. Just watched an interview of him from last year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1Ud1HjfNUY

Says he hasn't taken any steroids ( I believe him) but I haven't seen him compete in a tested fed.

lol how could you believe him? Some people need to gain some perspective on what is attainable naturally Jesus H. Christ

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