I want a bench belt eventually, just haven't pulled the trigger on one yet.
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I want a bench belt eventually, just haven't pulled the trigger on one yet.
Worf
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I kinda wish I would have watched it before I bought the Inzer. Its a decent belt, it hasnt done me wrong yet. I looked back at the order info, I paid 102.00 shipped. The Inzer tends to cut into my hip flexors when I really crank it down on squats.
I'll probably get a Pioneer before too long, its been on my list. Although the SDB lever looks like anything and everything any powerlifter would ever want in a belt its just too damn much.
@RodgerThat has that super expensive SBD lever belt. Haven't seen him around in forever, but he really liked it.
Btcowboy
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How does a belt assist on bench? I can see core bracing.
Yeah, for bracing. Not sure how much it helps.
Btcowboy
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Good video not wanting the Mark Bell one now. Liking the Pioneer belts, of course I live in Canada so shipping from out of country although Rogue Canada has a Pioneer belt.
Well I got a 300 CAD refund coming to me in a couple weeks. Told the wife it's for lifting gear. I am going to get the XL STrong elbow sleeves week of the 11th when they come in. Then with the refund coming I want to get what I can so a decent belt, and a slingshot (while I got extra cash). So may just buy a prepaid card when it comes in and buy online. Gives me some time to pick. The KLA belts dont look bad and decent price.
Btcowboy
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Week 1 went well, learned alot. I still have alot to learn and grow in PL.
Weight is down another 1.6lbs. Dropped my cardio this week to see if I still drop and can drop slower and I can.
Pretty sore which is good for the most part. I know my elbow not so much but working on it. Skipped accessory day yesterday.
Week ahead us the x5 week. 2 deadlift and OHP days with 1 Bench and Squat day.
Weight is down another 1.6lbs. Dropped my cardio this week to see if I still drop and can drop slower and I can.
Pretty sore which is good for the most part. I know my elbow not so much but working on it. Skipped accessory day yesterday.
Week ahead us the x5 week. 2 deadlift and OHP days with 1 Bench and Squat day.
Btcowboy
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Deadlift and OHP x5 day
Deadlift
135x10
225x8
245x5
275x5
325x5 lost grip after 1 rep
345x8 amrap set
OHP
45x8
65x8
85x5
7x95x5
Facepulls
44x40
44x30
44x20
Pinwheel curls
20x10
25x10
30x10
35x10
40x8
Plate hold 2x5lb
2 round each hand 30 seconds
Grip is an issue, tried chalk and hook grip. Now I dont mind the hook grip but still lost it. So definately a huge weakness is my grip.
Deadlift
135x10
225x8
245x5
275x5
325x5 lost grip after 1 rep
345x8 amrap set
OHP
45x8
65x8
85x5
7x95x5
Facepulls
44x40
44x30
44x20
Pinwheel curls
20x10
25x10
30x10
35x10
40x8
Plate hold 2x5lb
2 round each hand 30 seconds
Grip is an issue, tried chalk and hook grip. Now I dont mind the hook grip but still lost it. So definately a huge weakness is my grip.
Worf
Member
Might be good to keep training hook since you’re new these weights and might be able increase as you progress. Or just use mixed grip, lol
If I could get all the nerve endings surgically removed from my fingers and thumb I'd start doing hook grip.
Btcowboy
Member
I am working with the gook grip straight through every lift until it fails. Hoping ot continues to get better and I should also add some mixed grip as well.
I took all my gear info from RT. Wonder how he’s doing
Shit man, haven’t seen him either. All the cool old heads need to come back.
I talked to him a week or so ago. He's doing pretty well except not lifting regularly, so make sure to give him shit when he pops in to respond here lol.
Worf
Member
Fuck 'em, more glory for us
We gotta keep lifting for our brothers that have fallen victim to laziness.
Btcowboy
Member
Squat and Bench x5 day
Squat
135x8
225x5
265x5
305x5
345x5
365x3 Amrap set felt heavy as fuck
Bench
95x8
135x8
155x5
170x7x5 (edit 7 sets of 5 not 5 sets)
Wide grip pulldown
115x10
126x10
148x10
170x8
192x6
Vbar pushdown
44x35
55x20
66x15
77x10
Every felt heavy and a grind today. I was out training last night until 1am, got home and to bed by about 130am and then up at 4am for work.....lack of sleep explains today..
Shoulder pain all the way down below the elbows both arms. Assume I am doing something wrong benching.....
Oh well ground it out
Squat
135x8
225x5
265x5
305x5
345x5
365x3 Amrap set felt heavy as fuck
Bench
95x8
135x8
155x5
170x7x5 (edit 7 sets of 5 not 5 sets)
Wide grip pulldown
115x10
126x10
148x10
170x8
192x6
Vbar pushdown
44x35
55x20
66x15
77x10
Every felt heavy and a grind today. I was out training last night until 1am, got home and to bed by about 130am and then up at 4am for work.....lack of sleep explains today..
Shoulder pain all the way down below the elbows both arms. Assume I am doing something wrong benching.....
Oh well ground it out
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A lot of people bring the bar down too high on the chest. Grindy reps tend to aggravate my shoulders and elbows as well though.
Shoulder pain to the elbow could actually be bicep tendonitis. It may just be your grip on the bench. You could play around with that. There’s some great YT videos on the subject.
