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The Jimbo Slice memorial thread, feat Nate Dogg - The new Off Topic thread

Mellor

One thing that never ceases to amaze me with the gym is the sheer craziness of some people.
The other day, a women was using calf raise machine that was loaded to the hilt with plates. Tried to do a few reps, struggled immediately and blew her ankle. I don't know if it was a broken bone, or a torn ligament. I'd guess it was one or the other though. Stupid behaviour leads to accidents, the gym is no acceptation.
Then her lawyer contact the gym to let them know she is sueing them for damages. WTF?

I'm sorry she was hurt of course. But you you try to lift a weight that's too heavy for you, and you hurt yourself, that's your fault imo.

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Mr. CooL ICE

Portmanteau is a perfectly cromulent word

Alf Veedersane

Nicolas Cage wrote: »

Portmanteau is a perfectly cromulent word

It embiggens your status.

Alf Veedersane

Tom Martin pulls 400kg, beltless with a hook grip and a deficit.

As you do...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BftjzYDHsSO/

Mr. CooL ICE

Good to see his bicep is holding up.

Alf Veedersane

Nicolas Cage wrote: »

Good to see his bicep is holding up.

I think that's why he switched to hook grip.

That and the self loathing.

Caliden

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

I think that's why he switched to hook grip.

That and the self loathing.

Who needs feeling in your thumbs anyway?

ixus

Very quiet...I was full sure there would be some snow shovelling, mobility exercises on here by now....

I've been warming up, doing 10cm by 2x5m squared parallel driveway scoops the last two mornings. Have a beasting ahead of me in the morning. May try and break the Irish regional record of 4/50cm, 2x5sqm. Plus a finisher of design a maze in the back garden.

[Deleted User]

I did some foam rolling, reaching situps, assisted pull ups, and press ups yesterday. going cracked!!
i never wanted a home gym but on days like today...

mobility would definitely be the right call though

Mr. CooL ICE

I went for a walk in deep snow and did some squat sits yesterday, but that's it.

I'm working from home today but I don't care - I'm going to play in the snow later. Work can wait.

Alf Veedersane

Nicolas Cage wrote: »

I went for a walk in deep snow and did some squat sits yesterday, but that's it.

I'm working from home today but I don't care - I'm going to play in the snow later. Work can wait.

Did some shoulder dislocates yesterday morning - really helped with throwing snowballs.

Accuracy and power increased hugely. Some people were nailed.

Brian?

bluewolf wrote: »

I did some foam rolling, reaching situps, assisted pull ups, and press ups yesterday. going cracked!!
i never wanted a home gym but on days like today...
mobility would definitely be the right call though

I ate loads of sweets.

Mr. CooL ICE

Went for another walk. Wanted to do a slav squat in the snow but it was so high I would have ended up with a freezing wet arse and balls

Alf Veedersane

Was absent mindedly flexing and extending my wrists during a boring Skype meeting today when I forced my sore wrist into flexion and there was an almighty crunch and pain.

But the pain died quickly and it feels like something moved back into place.

I'll find out tomorrow (assuming I can train) if that pain I've had for 2 months is any better. It probably isn't but that was one of those pains that felt as good as it did bad.

Or maybe I'm a masochist.

MightyMandarin

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Was absent mindedly flexing and extending my wrists during a boring Skype meeting today when I forced my sore wrist into flexion and there was an almighty crunch and pain.

But the pain died quickly and it feels like something moved back into place.

I'll find out tomorrow (assuming I can train) if that pain I've had for 2 months is any better. It probably isn't but that was one of those pains that felt as good as it did bad.

Or maybe I'm a masochist.

Did you basically just become a chiropractor for yourself?

Alf Veedersane

MightyMandarin wrote: »

Did you basically just become a chiropractor for yourself?

Wrist specialist.

Says so on the cert I printed for myself straight after.

Alf Veedersane

Ray Williams squats 485kg at the Arnold's

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf4Fb2OBTh5/

Did think it was a touch high at first but second look and its clearly in

Alf Veedersane

Stefi Cohen deadlifts 247kg at 55/56kg at the Arnold's

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf4ChtPBBCt/

Mellor

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Did think it was a touch high at first but second look and its clearly in

It's absolutely high. Miles high. And that's even from the angle where it looks best. But that's what passes for depth at that level.
Does a side view exist?

Alf Veedersane

Mellor wrote: »

It's absolutely high. Miles high. And that's even from the angle where it looks best. But that's what passes for depth at that level.
Does a side view exist?

His records at IPF world level are always to depth. I would put money on his depth being fine from the side.

His hip crease is absolutely below that line

Mellor

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

His hip crease is absolutely below that line

I think we have different understandings on hip crease.
I'm no a PL judge, but to me hip crease is between the upper surface of the quad and pelvis.
Plus the camera is angled up so that blue line isn't parallel to the ground

Alf Veedersane

Mellor wrote: »

I think we have different understandings on hip crease.
I'm no a PL judge, but to me hip crease is between the upper surface of the quad and pelvis.
Plus the camera is angled up so that blue line isn't parallel to the ground

Given that I've squatted in competition, I know how the hip crease is defined in the IPF.

Go back and look at other squats from him and other SHWs. And compare front and side. Will always look high from the front because of the size of their thighs. Watched it in slow mo and I don't think there's an issue with depth.

Mellor

Just to add, I fully accept the hip crease rule hinders the big guys more due to having more mass on their bones. To get hip crease below the knee they probably need to hit a deeper hip/knee angle.

Mellor

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Given that I've squatted in competition, I know how the hip crease is defined in the IPF.

And was there any thing incorrect with my understanding above?

Go back and look at other squats from him and other SHWs. And compare front and side. Will always look high from the front because of the size of their thighs. Watched it in slow mo and I don't think there's an issue with depth.

Was talking about the above specific squat only. And others I've seen have looked fine.
The front might look higher in general. But dropping the camera below the knee also makes it look deeper. Side view is much more useful imo

Alf Veedersane

Mellor wrote: »

And was there any thing incorrect with my understanding above

No. But that doesn't mean we understand it differently. "Top surface of the leg at the hip joint". Watched it in slow motion, frame by frame and I think it was in. You don't and thats fine.

When a side view becomes available it will be clearer.

Brian?

Mellor wrote: »

It's absolutely high. Miles high. And that's even from the angle where it looks best. But that's what passes for depth at that level.
Does a side view exist?

I concur, looked a mile high from the front. Need a side view to really tell though.

Brian?

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Stefi Cohen deadlifts 247kg at 55/56kg at the Arnold's

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf4ChtPBBCt/

Savage lift at that weight. Do they always allow straps?

Brian?

I walked about 8km in the snow yesterday and another 3km this morning to retrieve the car and get to work. My legs are on fire sitting at the desk. I think I need to work on my conditioning for a while.

[Deleted User]

good news everyone
my gym has reopened today
i just have to survive the trip

DylanJM

Brian? wrote: »

Savage lift at that weight. Do they always allow straps?

That's just a demo, not a comp.

caviardreams

bluewolf wrote: »

good news everyone
my gym has reopened today
i just have to survive the trip

Mine doesn't reopen until tomorrow

Delighted the snow has finally gone - it had been very treacherous - think I broke my finger by catching it under a kettlebell as I had to train at home :mad: