Worf
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No spot, probably had another rep but knees started caving on rep 2 so I called it.
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Worf's 1st meet log
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Worf
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Bw:218
Powerlifting Coaching Seminar
Only 4 people showed up to this thing. They really didn’t market it well but I Got some great coaching due to this. The Jailhouse strong guy Josh Bryant was coaching this. Great information. Well worth the price.
Squats-
Was told I was getting loose in the hole and they tried several different things with me. Got my stance right and toe position right. Biggest thing was putting plates under my heels. Once they did that my squats looked perfect. So I’m gonna try wearing my heeled shoes again and see how I do for the meet prep.
Deadlift-
Got a couple of good cues. Worked on both sumo and conventional. They told me I should be pulling conventional. According tothem my build is better suited for it and I looked much better at it. Conventional moved it very well. Even hit a PR at 530
bench-
Got some really good tips here and , got some reps in. They liked my form for the most part. Just some advice on being set before lift off and having my feet wider.
Powerlifting Coaching Seminar
Only 4 people showed up to this thing. They really didn’t market it well but I Got some great coaching due to this. The Jailhouse strong guy Josh Bryant was coaching this. Great information. Well worth the price.
Squats-
Was told I was getting loose in the hole and they tried several different things with me. Got my stance right and toe position right. Biggest thing was putting plates under my heels. Once they did that my squats looked perfect. So I’m gonna try wearing my heeled shoes again and see how I do for the meet prep.
Deadlift-
Got a couple of good cues. Worked on both sumo and conventional. They told me I should be pulling conventional. According tothem my build is better suited for it and I looked much better at it. Conventional moved it very well. Even hit a PR at 530
bench-
Got some really good tips here and , got some reps in. They liked my form for the most part. Just some advice on being set before lift off and having my feet wider.
Btcowboy
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Congrats on the PR some coaching in person sounds like what I need.
Nice job on the PR
Always good to have people look at your form.
Hopefully the heeled shoes help you reach a squat PR too.
What's your knee wrapping technique like?
Worf
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Thanks man.
When I bought them I felt like they threw me off but Im gona have to give them another try. I do have some pain when hitting depth. I need to work on mobility for my low back. Had so many injuries to my low back its a wonder I can squat heavy at all
4 wraps to the outside and an X then pull the slack back under the top with needle nose pliers like Joe Sullivan
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Worf
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Just picked up the slingshot blue wraps. They are much easier to self wrap. Been screwing around with them in my living room. I can get them much tighter than the Kraits. I’ll start using them in training Tuesday. I need a couple days off, I feel like I just did a meet. Lol
I've tried a handful of wraps and the blue slingshot ones are the best I've tried. Phenomenal rebound. Ended up buying a second pair of those after not liking any others.
It took some getting used to for me to squat in higher heels.
What truly works for me is a certain brand of Kodiak work boots.
I literally only use them for squats lol.
(Terras for work)
Really helped me feel comfortable while squatting.
One day I'll upgrade to proper shoes, it they just feel off to me, I'll have to get used to it, just like you I suppose.
I’d pay a hefty amount to go to one of his seminars. Josh’s advice is fucking golden.
Worf
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Yea man, guy is a great coach. Since there wasn’t many people there I stayed about 45 after the meet and talked programs, weight classes, cues, overload techniques, wraps, federations. Also met some other lifters a USPA judge/coach and talked shop before the meet. All in all a great fucking day. Probably months worth of internet research and trail and error training to gain what I gained in 5 hours today.
I’m jealous. And the last part you said is 100%. A few hrs with someone like Josh could change your entire trajectory when it comes to lifting.
Only 3 people I really wanna see at a seminar: Josh Bryant, Dave Tate and Justin Harris. So much knowledge between them.
Worf
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I’d really like to get a coaching seminar with Ed Coan , Dave Tate, Ben Pollack, Matt Wenning. If I get the chance I will for sure
Ben’s definitely a beast too. I like what he’s doing with Justin Harris. Matt, I like his stuff but I feel he’s a watered down version of Dave Tate lol. I’ve learned some from him, but I feel Dave just has more experience.
I forgot to add Chris Duffin. I’d love to get squat cues from him.
Worf
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Bw: 218
today’s Training
Heavy Bench/ Squat Variant- Light
comp bench
135x8
185x6
225x5
255x3
275x3
295x2
OHP
135 2x5
185x3
SSB Squats w/wraps
155x10
245 3x5
Was pretty fatigued so I didn’t do much else to finish out the session. Back still sore from that deadlift PR. Wore my heeled lifting shoes. Didn’t feel bad, maybe the problem was more mental. Just had to be mindful of keeping my weight on the heels Instead of leaning forward. I think they will take some getting used to, I shouldn’t have been so quick to dismiss them. Played around with the wraps. Just trying to get used to the self wrapping thing, take every opportunity to get there I can.
today’s Training
Heavy Bench/ Squat Variant- Light
comp bench
135x8
185x6
225x5
255x3
275x3
295x2
OHP
135 2x5
185x3
SSB Squats w/wraps
155x10
245 3x5
Was pretty fatigued so I didn’t do much else to finish out the session. Back still sore from that deadlift PR. Wore my heeled lifting shoes. Didn’t feel bad, maybe the problem was more mental. Just had to be mindful of keeping my weight on the heels Instead of leaning forward. I think they will take some getting used to, I shouldn’t have been so quick to dismiss them. Played around with the wraps. Just trying to get used to the self wrapping thing, take every opportunity to get there I can.
Still a solid day in the gym!
I find, when I have a day that I am using a new piece of equipment.... OR I'm really focusing on my form, I never end up being able to lift heavy.
But these days are just as important I think
Worf
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To anyone who’s used wraps in a meet? Do you believe in having a spare pair that are identical just Incase ?
Btcowboy
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Do you high bar? I I assume so wearing heeled shoes
Worf
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Not normally. I use it occasionally as a variation.
I had a training pair and a meet pair so the meet pair wouldn't get stretched out.
