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09-11-2020 10:03am

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Not sure what difference bumpers will make.

If you can, deadlift in your socks so that when the toes spread, it's not being pushed against a shoe so it won't be as bad.

I just meant that I didn't want to use 20kg plates off the bat as a tester and I need the height from the bumper plates.

Yeah could try just socks. It's a Viet gym. Some guys do their entire workouts barefoot. Thanks for the tip.

caviardreams · 09-11-2020 8:21pm

I think a mod needs to clean this thread up - no talk of people accessing gyms please, should be banned atm tbh :P:P:P

Or spoiler tags at least so we can all brace ourselves for the tears and wailing.

Alf Veedersane · 12-11-2020 8:52pm

Black Sheep wrote: »

Can anyone tell me... Are all those rubber hex dumbbells sold by all these different companies actually basically the same item?

Has anyone ever noticed a difference in the type of hex dumbbells I'm talking about from different companies?

Can't say I've ever noticed a difference in any of them. Maybe the degree of fatness of the middle of the handle but that's very minor

Alf Veedersane · 18-11-2020 9:57pm

Belkin pulls 445kg at a BW of 103kg. Beltless, as per.

His only attempt.

JJayoo · 19-11-2020 10:54pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Belkin pulls 445kg at a BW of 103kg. Beltless, as per.

His only attempt.

This guy annoys me, imagine how much he could lift if he Eddie Halled it and spent 18 months ballooning up to 400 lb. Sure sleeping and moving and travel and breathing and living might be hard but could break the world record.

D'Agger · 19-11-2020 11:50pm

From the thumbnail I thought average Joe in the adidas shorts was gona rock up and lift it, got some shock with the size of the boy Belkin

Dtp1979 · 21-11-2020 1:15am

I see Larry Wheels and Michael Todd do these bench press into sit-up into overhead press movements. Look very hard. Anyone try these?

Brian? · 21-11-2020 7:23am

Dtp1979 wrote: »

I see Larry Wheels and Michael Todd do these bench press into sit-up into overhead press movements. Look very hard. Anyone try these?

Got a video?

Sounds extremely difficult.

Dtp1979 · 21-11-2020 9:01am

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=V8yJd1AqAnU

Brian? · 21-11-2020 9:14am

Dtp1979 wrote: »

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=V8yJd1AqAnU

Apart from showing off, I really don't see the point. But it would look pretty cool if you got it right.

21-11-2020 9:31am

Fúck that.

Alf Veedersane · 21-11-2020 9:41am

I've done a bench press/sit up/ row before.

Oh yeah and there was a roll of shame in there as well.

Dtp1979 · 21-11-2020 10:59am

Brian? wrote: »

Apart from showing off, I really don't see the point. But it would look pretty cool if you got it right.

I wouldn’t say it’d be a useless excercise but maybe one for when the gym is quiet and definitely a spotter present.

Brian? · 21-11-2020 11:03am

Dtp1979 wrote: »

I wouldn’t say it’d be a useless excercise but maybe one for when the gym is quiet and definitely a spotter present.

The risks definitely outweigh the potential benefits.

Alf Veedersane · 21-11-2020 11:56am

Dtp1979 wrote: »

I wouldn’t say it’d be a useless excercise but maybe one for when the gym is quiet and definitely a spotter present.

I wouldn't say it's useful.

Dtp1979 · 21-11-2020 12:53pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

I wouldn't say it's useful.

But you get to build a huge chest, shoulders and strip away belly fat all in one movement

Alf Veedersane · 21-11-2020 12:57pm

Dtp1979 wrote: »

But you get to build a huge chest, shoulders and strip away belly fat all in one movement

Just do planks.

I think it was Baz Luhrmann who wrote a song about it inallinanywayaz

Dtp1979 · 21-11-2020 12:58pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Just do planks

But planks remove the possibility of dislocating both shoulders at once as a barbell falls on my throat. I like danger

Alf Veedersane · 21-11-2020 1:00pm

Dtp1979 wrote: »

But planks remove the possibility of dislocating both shoulders at once as a barbell falls on my throat. I like danger

If you like danger, give Larry your credit card and a laptop.

Cill94 · 21-11-2020 1:07pm

I think it's important to remember that Larry Wheels doing this with 120kg is the equivalent of about 40kg for most of us.

Dtp1979 · 22-11-2020 6:43pm

Has anyone bought the new adjustable lever belt?

Alf Veedersane · 22-11-2020 7:15pm

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Has anyone bought the new adjustable lever belt?

Needs more detail

Dtp1979 · 22-11-2020 8:09pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Needs more detail

Like some decorative trimming on the edge?

Dtp1979 · 22-11-2020 8:10pm

It can be used on existing belts apart from SBD belts.

Dtp1979 · 22-11-2020 8:19pm

It’s on Alan thralls latest Instagram video

Deano7788 · 22-11-2020 8:59pm

That’s Brandon Campbell Diamonds video on it. It’s from Pioneer, who pretty much specialise in belts, most of theirs aren’t ipf approved as they refused to pay the rather large fee (only really relevant here for IrishPF Nationals and Junior Nationals, so fine for Open comps, not sure on other federations but think it’s fine), although they do make the belts for A7 which are approved. Not sure what way the lever itself would be classified.

It’s essentially an alternative to the SBD belt, in that it’s an adjustable lever, but rather than have to buy a brand new belt the lever works with any existing lever belt like a Titan or Strength Shop.

Alf Veedersane · 22-11-2020 9:39pm

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Like some decorative trimming on the edge?

Like WTF it was......and if it needs some sequins.

And more cow bell.

JJayoo · 23-11-2020 1:02am

Social media exercise.

27-11-2020 5:35pm

Any good black friday weights deals around that aren't sold out

Patsy167 · 28-11-2020 1:19pm

MyProtein Sale
Use code "Beast" for 52% off your entire basket

https://www.myprotein.ie/

JJayoo · 28-11-2020 7:44pm

Patsy167 wrote: »

MyProtein Sale
Use code "Beast" for 52% off your entire basket

https://www.myprotein.ie/

Beast gets 47% off

Which is still pretty impressive

Alf Veedersane · 28-11-2020 8:27pm

JJayoo wrote: »

Beast gets 47% off

Which is still pretty impressive

It's case-sensitive, which is why you only got 47% for 'Beast'.

'BEAST' gets you 52%.

Dtp1979 · 28-11-2020 9:27pm

JJayoo wrote: »

Beast gets 47% off

Which is still pretty impressive

Yep. Thanks Eddie Hall

Patsy167 · 02-12-2020 6:21pm

I know the joke is on me for reading rubbish in the media but I found the below article incredibly frustrating to read and kick in the teeth to a lot of people. Very damaging to portray it as all being so easy

https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2020/1202/1181854-joe-wicks-im-healthy-fit-and-ive-never-tracked-my-calories/

Some of the highlights:

One of Wicks’ biggest criticisms of the dieting industry is the "pressure to not only cook really healthily and exercise, but you’ve also got to track your calories and know your macros and all this stuff", he says.

"I’m healthy and fit and I’ve never tracked my calories. I don’t know how much I eat,

Dtp1979 · 02-12-2020 6:38pm

You don’t have to track your calories unless you’ve a particular goal in mind.

Alf Veedersane · 02-12-2020 7:15pm

Man with no weight issues doesn't have to manage his food intake.

Shocker.

If you have weight to lose, just buy his bukes.

JJayoo · 02-12-2020 8:57pm

I ate 1kg of peanut butter in two days.

Bagles + butter + peanut butter+ Skyr yogurt and jam/honey = amazing

bladespin · 04-12-2020 10:38am

Patsy167 wrote: »

"I’m healthy and fit and I’ve never tracked my calories. I don’t know how much I eat,

If they had ever seen one of Joe Wick's programs they'd quickly realize it's nothing but macros and calorie based, very disguised but that's the key.

Mellor · 04-12-2020 10:59am

Joe Wicks sells millions of copies of diet books build around carb restriction for cutting and smart use of carbs at heavy training cycles.

Sudden after 8 books. And milking the template. It’s all about mental health and feeling goood.

bladespin · 04-12-2020 11:01am

Mellor wrote: »

Joe Wicks sells millions of copies of diet books build around carb restriction for cutting and smart use of carbs at heavy training cycles.

Sudden after 8 books. And milking the template. It’s all about mental health and feeling goood.

Business strategy, get then fit then fat again so they go back.

Cill94 · 04-12-2020 1:46pm

Mellor wrote: »

Joe Wicks sells millions of copies of diet books build around carb restriction for cutting and smart use of carbs at heavy training cycles.

Sudden after 8 books. And milking the template. It’s all about mental health and feeling goood.

Yep, he has no integrity. He just parrots whatever the current nutrition trend is, and so manages to stay relevant.

James Smith did a good podcast breakdown a while ago about how many times this guy has flip-flopped on his advice.

Cill94 · 07-12-2020 12:20pm

Jim Wendler banned from Instagram and Twitter for.. nothing?

https://jimwendler.com/blogs/jimwendler-com/social-media-blackout

I follow him on IG and can't say I've ever seen him post anything other than training stuff and the odd libertarian opinion on hating government and taxes.

Alf Veedersane · 07-12-2020 12:40pm

Cill94 wrote: »

Jim Wendler banned from Instagram and Twitter for.. nothing?

https://jimwendler.com/blogs/jimwendler-com/social-media-blackout

I follow him on IG and can't say I've ever seen him post anything other than training stuff and the odd libertarian opinion on hating government and taxes.

He stalled and became part of The Great Reset, innit

Brian? · 07-12-2020 1:18pm

Cill94 wrote: »

Jim Wendler banned from Instagram and Twitter for.. nothing?

https://jimwendler.com/blogs/jimwendler-com/social-media-blackout

I follow him on IG and can't say I've ever seen him post anything other than training stuff and the odd libertarian opinion on hating government and taxes.

Considering some of the things I see on Facebook and Twitter that aren't actioned, it must be something pretty serious

Mellor · 07-12-2020 2:15pm

Cill94 wrote: »

Jim Wendler banned from Instagram and Twitter for.. nothing?

https://jimwendler.com/blogs/jimwendler-com/social-media-blackout

I follow him on IG and can't say I've ever seen him post anything other than training stuff and the odd libertarian opinion on hating government and taxes.

Claiming that he was given strikes for “body-weight” sounds like BS. His reference to “freedom” is also a bit of a flag.
His new website Parler is a notorious alt-right platform. They’re is a reasonable chance he simply closed them down and spun a sob story.

Brian? · 07-12-2020 2:27pm

Mellor wrote: »

Claiming that he was given strikes for “body-weight” sounds like BS. His reference to “freedom” is also a bit of a flag.
His new website Parler is a notorious alt-right platform. They’re is a reasonable chance he simply closed them down and spun a sob story.

He wouldn't be the first person to claim persecution by social media companies and dry up on alt right social media

Cill94 · 07-12-2020 2:47pm

Unless he posted something very recently, I'm up to date with his most recent posts and there was nothing that could be deemed as hate speech in there.

He definitely has conservative viewpoints, but I don't think that's a good enough reason to ban someone.

ancapailldorcha · 07-12-2020 2:55pm

bladespin wrote: »

Business strategy, get then fit then fat again so they go back.

I was never into Wicks but is he a nonsense peddler?

Brian? · 07-12-2020 4:43pm

Cill94 wrote: »

Unless he posted something very recently, I'm up to date with his most recent posts and there was nothing that could be deemed as hate speech in there.

He definitely has conservative viewpoints, but I don't think that's a good enough reason to ban someone.

It isn't and he definitely wouldn't be banned for it.

Brian? · 07-12-2020 5:19pm

ancapailldorcha wrote: »

I was never into Wicks but is he a nonsense peddler?

I think he just peddles what he thinks sells. There is not a lot inherently bad about anything I've seen from him, but he's not ground breaking or original.

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