Damn Al420 I was hoping you wouldn't bring up the BW vs Squat issue! I'm only 180 lbs over bodyweight which sucks.
Very interesting points on the "Oly Depth w/ No Belt, No Wraps, No Spotter..."
I don't think the pic of the wheels is necessary since many guys don't have really impressive legs...
Some pretty impressive squats around here - DaveTSI is a fucking animal in his 470 video
415 raw and natural was my best for 1 - weigh 235 lbs 5'10"
Trying to get to 500 this year - doing alot of box squatting
Box squatting I've hit 435 but from what I understand, box squating is easier than...
I gotta admit Crocodome I cracked up when reading:
"this bastard sneaks up behind me and shoves the bar into the rack just as I'm lining up one end at a time..."
Dave - I was pretty pissed but just wanted to focus on how my back would feel more that get into it with him. I ended up with a...
"wannabe" what?
Not really clear on what you're talking about - simply saying that you looked to be in great shape and to get there must know what your doing - good work
Wait - my bad if you mean you "wannabe" - if that's the case then you look like you're ready
Interesting - 95 lb shoulder press is pretty impressive - I suppose it has alot to do with your motion on the press - where your forearm is located during the movement - or if you have any rotator or shoudler injuries. If you're not having any issues while doing the military presses then it may...
I've read similar things about them being potentially dangerous especially since the strain the shoulders go through when the bar hits the back of your neck/traps. May be better off sticking to db's to keep the weight balances and slightly in front - if you insist on hittine shoulder presses 2...
Hi,
New to the forum but have been watching it for awhile.
Best gains I've ever had were running Madcow/Rippetoe/Star 5x5 method followed by Westside - that was over a year ago and spent 2007 just being a pussy but am now trying to work on strength again.
Little Rant
Last Wed was max effort...