Squats the story - the Off Topic Thread...

BlueIsland

jugger0 wrote: »

No its pretty hard to find out about what they're lifting unless some one mentions it in an interview, i suppose its not such a big deal in rugby compared to american football where its a massive deal, look at hook who plays for wales, looks like he never lifted in his life! there is a few others like that, doesn't seem to stop them from being good players though but i cant help but think if they were bigger and stronger surely they'd be better overall?

I think all players can benefit from being stronger etc but am still doesnt change the fact that the skills are the single most important attribute of a player in most sports. Like I was thinking about it and can think of a tonne of smaller, awkward players in different sports that remain ahead of the bigger, stronger chasing pack!

JJayoo

He looks much bigger+Leaner here.

Theresalwaysone

Yeah very true.

Kinda more expected than what was seen last night.

deadlybuzzman

Gummy Panda wrote: »

Then what's the benefits of it if it doesn't increase rm?

Because you still can get stronger on it, I did. Its not a programme that focuses on 1RMs at all, its more about increasing your max's in the 5-10 range.
On balance Id say its main strength is that its a good programme to get you out of a mental rut, its more of an instant gratification thing where every week you;re looking to beat the weight and/or reps of the last corresponding session as opposed to looking to build up to a peak that might be 6 or 8 weeks away.
Is it the best plan out there? Probably not but its fine for improving general strength, personally I believe Wendler is off his trolley when it comes to claiming its usefulness for powerlifting

Paudee

jugger0 wrote: »

He is skinny enough, doesn't look very strong, its the same with o gara and sexton, you'd expect them to have more muscle though its not the be all and end all of course, i imagine in o'garas case being bigger would help him with tackling as he gets run over a lot.

Would love to see one of these on sean o brien. Manu tuilagi would be interesting too, pretty sure he claimed a 190kg bench at 20 years old, absolute tank of a man.

There's more than likely one rather large difference between ROFG and Sexton vs SOB and Tuilagi.

jugger0

Paudee wrote: »

There's more than likely one rather large difference between ROFG and Sexton vs SOB and Tuilagi.

Of course its a bad idea to compare outhalfs to a back row and a center, but being a bit bigger could only be a good thing for the likes of o'gara who is targeted a lot because of his size, ive seen him ran over far too many times, compared to Wilkinson who destroyed most people who ran at him.

Paudee

jugger0 wrote: »

Of course its a bad idea to compare outhalfs to a back row and a center, but being a bit bigger could only be a good thing for the likes of o'gara who is targeted a lot because of his size, ive seen him ran over far too many times, compared to Wilkinson who destroyed most people who ran at him.

Swoosh.

jugger0

Paudee wrote: »

Swoosh.

Pray tell friend

Paudee

jugger0 wrote: »

Pray tell friend

I'd rather not get done for libel!

jugger0

Paudee wrote: »

I'd rather not get done for libel!

Ahhhh right... well if it is what i think it is you're suggesting sean o brien thinks you shouldn't have protein shakes, and if you do you should be over 18... take from that what you will. As for manu well have ya seen his family? it runs in the genes, i think rugby isnt too bad when it comes to that sort of stuff, but maybe im being naive.

jugger0

http://www.farmersjournal.ie/site/farming-Ready-to-rumble-13717.html



Every young rugby player in the country wants to be as big as Sean O'Brien. How does he do it?

''I don't actually do that much gym work. It took me a while to build up to this size. Every year you find yourself getting a little bit bigger, leaner, faster, more powerful. It's like tuning an engine.

''I wouldn't use protein shakes really. I don't think anyone should be touching that stuff until they're 18 or 19, and even at that it should only be if they need it; you know, if you can't put on weight. Eating well is more important.''

Mellor

googled eyes wrote: »

I'd love a go of a DEXA scanner

The breakdown they give can be interesting. The readings can fluctuate a bit depending on various factors.

JJayoo

Received my DB powerhooks in the post today. I was finding it very hard to feel "tight" on the bench when getting any DB over 40kg in place. Hopefully I will like them as much as the guy in the video :pac:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCiqT_d00ZM

Mellor

I'm looking for a quote/article from Dan John, one where he talks about lifting bench marks. One is bodyweight bench for X reps (15?). Will Geffernan might have linked it before, he might also have been mention in the same article.

Ring any bells?

d'Oracle

Mellor wrote: »

I'm looking for a quote/article from Dan John, one where he talks about lifting bench marks. One is bodyweight bench for X reps (15?).

Ring any bells?

Yep. 15 for a bloke.
He mentions it in at least two of his books.
I read it in Intervention last night.

Dermighty

I wish I could bench my bodyweight for 15 reps... or 10 reps :P

RidleyRider

Anyone know a sight that will be showing the Arnold Classic this year?

JJayoo

Mellor wrote: »

I'm looking for a quote/article from Dan John, one where he talks about lifting bench marks. One is bodyweight bench for X reps (15?). Will Geffernan might have linked it before, he might also have been mention in the same article.

Ring any bells?

It's in here somewhere

http://www.t-nation.com/ALSAuthor.do?p=Dan%20John&pageNo=1


Found it
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/figuring_out_your_life_and_lifting_goals&cr=

Mellor

d'Oracle wrote: »

Yep. 15 for a bloke.
He mentions it in at least two of his books.
I read it in Intervention last night.

Intervention, that's what it was about. Cheers.

Did done high rep benching recently, was curious as to where I'd fit in. Not quite 15 yet.

DL Saint

RidleyRider wrote: »

Anyone know a sight that will be showing the Arnold Classic this year?

I'd say bodybuilding.com may do a live webcast like they did the Olympia.

RidleyRider

Recieved Hanleys newsletter this morning and I love how the first heading was 'Train, don't test' :P It was like it was made for me

COH

RidleyRider wrote: »

Recieved Hanleys newsletter this morning and I love how the first heading was 'Train, don't test' :P It was like it was made for me

Promptly sent to the 'disregard' folder yeah? :pac:

Hanley

RidleyRider wrote: »

Recieved Hanleys newsletter this morning and I love how the first heading was 'Train, don't test' :P It was like it was made for me

You and 90% of the other people who lift up heavy stuff.

COH wrote: »

Promptly sent to the 'disregard' folder yeah? :pac:

Double LOL

RidleyRider

COH wrote: »

Promptly sent to the 'disregard' folder yeah? :pac:

Marked as spam:pac:

Nah, some good info in there..

SteelyDanJalapeno

How can I sign up for this spam filler?

Hanley

TiltedBrain wrote: »

How can I sign up for this spam filler?

RevolutionFitness.ie and the link for this months one (since you've missed it) is on the RevFit FB page. Both linked in my sig!

ronanc15

Hanley wrote: »

RevolutionFitness.ie and the link for this months one (since you've missed it) is on the RevFit FB page. Both linked in my sig!

Ill have me some of that too for the read

Gummy Panda

Discuss.. lol

imnothim

yeah, thats exactly why my waist is so eh, "thick", because of the muscles...

Mellor

Gummy Panda wrote: »

Discuss.. lol

What's to discuss?
I might be missing something. Haven't had my coffee today

ronanc15

Hanley wrote: »

RevolutionFitness.ie and the link for this months one (since you've missed it) is on the RevFit FB page. Both linked in my sig!

Just breezed through the newsletter there, have to say I thought the youtube analysis of that guys deadlift was a very cool little addition, very sky sportsish

Fair play dude, good read

BEEFCAKE!

BEEFCAAAAAAKE!!

Sangre

d'Oracle wrote: »

Yep. 15 for a bloke.
He mentions it in at least two of his books.
I read it in Intervention last night.

Tried this out this morning without a spotter and managed 10 (82.5kg@82kg BW) . Had 1 maybe 2 more in the tank but didn't risk without spottter. Good thing too as guy next to be got pinned by 110kg or so not more than 2 minutes later. 15 seems like a decent benchmark to aim for though.

Haven't gone anywhere near 1RM on bench in good while but based on the above RM calculator has my 1RM around 110kg (would be good 5kg PR). These are usually quite accurate for me so intersting to note. Not planning on testing anytime soon but hopefully this is a sign losing a few kgs hasn't had a too much of an effect on bench.

Gummy Panda

I caved and finally ordered a pair of Adidas Adipowers 2012

Hanley

Gummy Panda wrote: »

I caved and finally ordered a pair of Adidas Adipowers 2012

Why didn't you get the 2013 model dude?

GoldCobra

I seen those new Adidas running shoes yesterday, Bounce I think they're called? they look like the sole is Styrofoam.

Gummy Panda

Hanley wrote: »

Why didn't you get the 2013 model dude?

What does the 2013 look like?

The ones I bought look like the 2012 but are called Adipower Core Energy.

the drifter

where did you order fro>

Gummy Panda

the drifter wrote: »

where did you order fro>

I ordered from profitness supplies.

Hanley

Gummy Panda wrote: »

What does the 2013 look like?

The ones I bought look like the 2012 but are called Adipower Core Energy.

Ah man they're unreal... Pretty similar to the 2012 but better lock system and colour choices.

























....I'm sorry, totally yanking your chain. There's no such thing. Well wear on your shoes. I love mine

the drifter

The crossfitters are trying to make me get some....

Jarren

Is this me or those are the same weightlifting shoes ,just a different marketing name ?

http://www.profitness-supplies.com/clothing-and-accessories/lifting-shoes/adipower-weightlifting-core-en.html

http://www.sport-enzinger.com/Powerlifting/Schuhe/adidas-Adipower

Gummy Panda

Jarren wrote: »

Is this me or those are the same weightlifting shoes ,just a different marketing name ?

http://www.profitness-supplies.com/clothing-and-accessories/lifting-shoes/adipower-weightlifting-core-en.html

http://www.sport-enzinger.com/Powerlifting/Schuhe/adidas-Adipower

I think Adidas just renamed them. I found this out due to Hanley having me searching for 2013 Adipowers

ronanc15

No experience with actual weightlifting shoes. Are they worth the 200 bills?

Jarren

Guys

Fitness Courses

NCEF CEHF/DEHF, NTC National Qualification in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training.

What your opinions would be on it as regards employment opportunities, would it be recognised in other countries, what level of qualification it is etc.

A friend of mine asked me about it and I'm not really sure what the answer is

Any recomendations ?

Paudee

the drifter wrote: »

The crossfitters are trying to make me get some....

I'll sell you mine for 100bucks :pac:

DylanJM

ronanc15 wrote: »

No experience with actual weightlifting shoes. Are they worth the 200 bills?

Well if you're a weightlifter they probably are worth the money. If your just looking for a pair of shoes for squatting or general gym use then you could get away with some of the cheaper shoes like power perfects, do wins etc.

Hanley

Jarren wrote: »

Guys

Fitness Courses

NCEF CEHF/DEHF, NTC National Qualification in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training.

What your opinions would be on it as regards employment opportunities, would it be recognised in other countries, what level of qualification it is etc.

A friend of mine asked me about it and I'm not really sure what the answer is

Any recomendations ?

100% Leisure Industry Academy. I wouldn't waste my time anywhere else.

Fast track package - L3 gym instructor, L4 PT - reps accredited with international recognition.

And the quality of the content is f*ckong awesome. Hell I spent my own money to go there and do their L4 in jan.

Mellor

Just out of the gym, on the way to work (it's 8.30). I forgot to bring my breakfast and lunch. Food suggestions?