Originally Posted by RRxtar (Post 7290399)

ever think that your back might be stronger had you not used a belt and you would have developed significantly more core strength in that time?


if i tried to deadlift a year ago what i lift now, my back would absolutely fucking explode. but since ive put a year into it, my back and core have become 100x stronger and provide 100x more support than a year ago. when i first started DLing and squatting heavy, my lower back felt like it would give out at any time but now, after a year of deadlifting, my lower back is strong as fuck and not even a thought in my mind.

had i been wearing a belt the whole time, my back would still be weak as fuck, and really, whats the point of that in the end? im a firm believer in total body conditioning.

the only time i'd use a belt is on the a final set in an overload scenario when you're into big numbers. definitely not all the time.


its the same as using straps. more than a few people on here have said they use straps to deadlift 200lbs, and ive seen it alot in the gym. how come i can hang on to 400lbs and not even think about grip being a problem? and theres people on here who hang onto 600+lbs without straps. if your grip sucks, improve it, dont find a way around it.

Originally Posted by ws6ta (Post 7290418)

sorry dude don't understand...you have a meal then wait 1.5 to 2 hours have your no2 and then hit the gym another 30-45 mins later?

isn't that too long? it thought 1 hour was a long time to wait.

i saw in the quickest car thread you said you are benching 275 now. how many times?

Originally Posted by RRxtar (Post 7290437)

did you mean your PWO drink like 1mr or whatever? i maybe got screwed up and you actually ment a different drink


last good chest day was i think 1x6x245 feeler lift followed by 3x5x275 heavy

Originally Posted by T.T (Post 7289954)

Hate having to drive to the gym just to do HIIT on my off days so
I'm planning on jumping rope for HIIT. Has anyone done it? If so, any thoughts?

Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp (Post 7290396)

Word no belt, no gloves, no foam padded bars... Not saying it's better or worse, but it feels awesome just to lift heavy shit by yourself, even if it isn't as heavy as if you could lift with helper gear.

Originally Posted by dynamite (Post 7290512)

my rotator cuffs been itching lately, what can i do to heal it? lay off the weights and rest? any specific exercises i can do?

Originally Posted by LC21 (Post 7290538)

Damn no gloves? I'm assuming you all have mad calluses.

Originally Posted by dhillon09 (Post 7290544)

Dunno bout heal, but to avoid it in the future

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y86TYYpaMoA

go to 44 seconds. I had serious problems with my shoulders hurting after chest/tricep days .. started doing this and big difference.

Originally Posted by dynamite (Post 7290512)

my rotator cuffs been itching lately, what can i do to heal it? lay off the weights and rest? any specific exercises i can do?

Originally Posted by RRxtar (Post 7290399)

ever think that your back might be stronger had you not used a belt and you would have developed significantly more core strength in that time?


if i tried to deadlift a year ago what i lift now, my back would absolutely fucking explode. but since ive put a year into it, my back and core have become 100x stronger and provide 100x more support than a year ago. when i first started DLing and squatting heavy, my lower back felt like it would give out at any time but now, after a year of deadlifting, my lower back is strong as fuck and not even a thought in my mind.

had i been wearing a belt the whole time, my back would still be weak as fuck, and really, whats the point of that in the end? im a firm believer in total body conditioning.

the only time i'd use a belt is on the a final set in an overload scenario when you're into big numbers. definitely not all the time.


its the same as using straps. more than a few people on here have said they use straps to deadlift 200lbs, and ive seen it alot in the gym. how come i can hang on to 400lbs and not even think about grip being a problem? and theres people on here who hang onto 600+lbs without straps. if your grip sucks, improve it, dont find a way around it.

Originally Posted by Hondaracer (Post 7290241)

Originally Posted by nns (Post 7290766)

Maybe you should take a look at the link I posted before from bodybuilding.com about belts. I won't bother reiterating what's mentioned there, because I think they do a pretty good job of explaining it.

Basically, the belt is not a crutch that impedes development.

Originally Posted by Hondaracer (Post 7290968)

so how does this carb breakdown work? still dont understand how they claim to have 3G per bar when the sugar alchohol are not considered fibre carbs are they?

Originally Posted by Hondaracer (Post 7290968)

so how does this carb breakdown work? still dont understand how they claim to have 3G per bar when the sugar alchohol are not considered fibre carbs are they?

Originally Posted by ws6ta (Post 7291141)

what is your guys macro breakdown?

i'm trying to do about 300g protein 120g carbs and 60fat

puts me at a ratio of 54% protein 21.5% carbs 24.5% fat

decent ratio????

my weight hasn't moved in 6 weeks. it fluctuates between 199 and 201

those that are cutting are you monitoring sodium intake? if so how much sodium are you taking in?

Originally Posted by strykn (Post 7291239)

6 weeks no drops with only 120g carbs?? How much cardio are you doing lol

Originally Posted by strykn (Post 7291286)

Does your gym have a sauna? Sit in the sauna for a while after workout then weigh yourself.