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Alf Veedersane

Dtp1979 wrote: »

I’m pretty sure I am. I think, as the other poster said, I have the belt too low

I'm only offering it as a possibility because when I started using a belt, I didn't breathe enough into the lower part of my lungs and so it was mostly upper...chest would rise and shoulders come up and I wouldn't expand out to fill the belt for bracing against.

It's unlikely that it's too low.

deadlybuzzman

For the Second year in a row I've noticed a big jump in gym newbies after Jan payday, much bigger than at the start of the month.
Is this the same everywhere?

Alf Veedersane

deadlybuzzman wrote: »

For the Second year in a row I've noticed a big jump in gym newbies after Jan payday, much bigger than at the start of the month.
Is this the same everywhere?

I'd have thought that was the norm.

Everyone is broke after Christmas. January payday is the real start of the month-long new year resolutions.

deadlybuzzman

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

I'd have thought that was the norm.

Everyone is broke after Christmas. January payday is the real start of the month-long new year resolutions.

Yeah makes sense, up to now though I've been in real cheapo gyms that you could pay your months membership with what you found down the back of the couch.
Talking of which the Mrs got the deal of the year a few weeks back, 3 months membership and 3 pt sessions for 30 euro!

cloudatlas

Hooley crap 50 euros to listen to social influencer/wellness/fitness coaches... sure all their info is already splurged all over the internet...

https://www.ticketweb.ie/event/the-creator-agency-summit-part-royal-dublin-society-tickets/8058495

BadBannana

CM24 wrote: »

Speaking of people who are strong AF, Martin Berkhan from Leangains just made a new post, all about Reverse Pyramid Training.

He deadlifts over 315kg with NO equipment at 89kg bodyweight and like, 6% body fat (apparently natural too) and credits RPT with most of his results.


https://leangains.com/reverse-pyramid-training-guide/

Just fell down a rabbit hole of leangains stuff. That reverse pyramid style training is interesting but I'm very doubtful about such low volume being effective for a long time.

Reps4jesus

Flyefit macken st have got in a safety squat bar which is nice. Old gym used to have one and i loved using it. given my general lack of shoulder/ upper back mobility i always felt more comfortable squatting with this and also always found it easier to squat deeper using one vs a barbell

Alf Veedersane

Reps4jesus wrote: »

Flyefit macken st have got in a safety squat bar which is nice. Old gym used to have one and i loved using it. given my general lack of shoulder/ upper back mobility i always felt more comfortable squatting with this and also always found it easier to squat deeper using one vs a barbell

How long before the neck pad comes off with abuse?

I do like them though. Have been using them for some squat assistance the last couple of training blocks and like them. And it's a welcome break for my elbows.

Reps4jesus

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

How long before the neck pad comes off with abuse?

I do like them though. Have been using them for some squat assistance the last couple of training blocks and like them. And it's a welcome break for my elbows.

Yeah i have no doubt it will be ruined by gob****es in a few months time so will try and take advantage of it while i can

Alf Veedersane

Reps4jesus wrote: »

Yeah i have no doubt it will be ruined by gob****es in a few months time so will try and take advantage of it while i can

Enough time for it to ruin you!

j@utis

Reps4jesus wrote: »

Yeah i have no doubt it will be ruined by gob****es in a few months time so will try and take advantage of it while i can

one of those has been in our gym for years now and still holding up well. not so many people are using it, mostly women.

Alf Veedersane

j@utis wrote: »

one of those has been in our gym for years now and still holding up well. not so many people are using it, mostly women.

A lot of people I've seen have a go with it don't know how to use it and promptly put it back!

whippet

I use the SSB bar every week when using squats as an accessory ... I find it great for giving the elbows a rest but the dynamic of it is different, depending on the angle of the handles it can work the quads a lot more and allow for proper depth ... at heavy weights it will move quite a bit more and really work your core and stability.

Alf Veedersane

whippet wrote: »

I use the SSB bar every week when using squats as an accessory ... I find it great for giving the elbows a rest but the dynamic of it is different, depending on the angle of the handles it can work the quads a lot more and allow for proper depth ... at heavy weights it will move quite a bit more and really work your core and stability.

I always used to hear it'd work your core and was a bit sceptical but after it reappeared in my training, I could feel how much my core had worked afterwards.

Reps4jesus

whippet wrote: »

I use the SSB bar every week when using squats as an accessory ... I find it great for giving the elbows a rest but the dynamic of it is different, depending on the angle of the handles it can work the quads a lot more and allow for proper depth ... at heavy weights it will move quite a bit more and really work your core and stability.

Yeah i only use about 75% of my back squat weights for my working sets but the relative instability of it definitely works the core more, my spinal erectors in particular get a great workout on them

Mr. CooL ICE

I'm only doing them a few weeks now but so far, I've found them useful for hitting the quads and the spinal erectors harder. Haven't noticed it in the core, but then again, I haven't gone too heavy yet (~60-65% back squat).

I don't have an issue with sore elbows in general so can't comment on the usefulness there.

D'Agger

Anybody use one of these trigger point devices? Buddy got one and I'm thinking of ordering after using it briefly - would come in handy for getting the back loosened after sitting for most of the day. You can leverage it and get a good bit of pressure on certain areas. Haven't used it for hamstring, quads or anywhere but seems to have a lot of good reviews so yknow what...that's it....you people can't hold me back any longer....I'm getting one and that's final!

Alf Veedersane

Found caffeine tablets in The Gym Press at home that I'd bought a while back. Tried 400 mg doses twice in last couple of weeks and got nada.I don't drink a lot of coffee so I doubt it's cos I have a high tolerance. Thankfully I got them on special but don't bother yer hole if you're considering it.

IvoryTower

If you dont usually take caffeine 400mg would feel like ecstasy

Yeah mine are 200mg and i hardly take them anymore they're very strong

Alf Veedersane

IvoryTower wrote: »

If you dont usually take caffeine 400mg would feel like ecstasy

I have 2 coffees a day.

I'm not sure caffeine tablets are a great source of caffeine. I get more of an effect from an actual coffee.

Alf Veedersane

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

I have 2 coffees a day.

I'm not sure caffeine tablets are a great source of caffeine. I get more of an effect from an actual coffee.

I thought you didn't drink much coffee

Alf Veedersane

bluewolf wrote: »

I thought you didn't drink much coffee

2 cups isn't much.

Dtp1979

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Found caffeine tablets in The Gym Press at home that I'd bought a while back. Tried 400 mg doses twice in last couple of weeks and got nada.I don't drink a lot of coffee so I doubt it's cos I have a high tolerance. Thankfully I got them on special but don't bother yer hole if you're considering it.

Were they out of date maybe? 400mg is a lot.

Alf Veedersane

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Were they out of date maybe? 400mg is a lot.

Thats what I did think and meant to check. Had a look there now and theyre still good. 400mg is a lot and I only tried it cos 200mg didnt do anything any time I tried before. If I had a double espresso, I'd know about it.

Dtp1979

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Thats what I did think and meant to check. Had a look there now and theyre still good. 400mg is a lot and I only tried it cos 200mg didnt do anything any time I tried before. If I had a double espresso, I'd know about it.

Could be a bad batch of tablets perhaps.

DylanJM

What brand are they? Can't write off caffeine tablets as a whole based on one brand's product. I started use the myprotein ones a while back and find them pretty useful. I used to not understand the fuss about caffeine at all but now have a different perspective. Probably worth mentioning that I don't drink tea nor coffee (I know, I'm a weirdo) so my caffeine experience comes entirely from the tablet form.

Alf Veedersane

DylanJM wrote: »

What brand are they? Can't write off caffeine tablets as a whole based on one brand's product. I started use the myprotein ones a while back and find them pretty useful. I used to not understand the fuss about caffeine at all but now have a different perspective. Probably worth mentioning that I don't drink tea nor coffee (I know, I'm a weirdo) so my caffeine experience comes entirely from the tablet form.

Was Bulk Powders and yeah, it could be the batch or brand.

Tbh, i was really only curious to see what if any impact there would be off them. I drink 2 coffees a day so i have sone caffeine but I assumed I would get something from 400mg.

Dtp1979

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Alf Veedersane

Dtp1979 wrote: »

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Interesting. I must check that study out.