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I'm 5'7. Hovering around 157-161 pounds.

I stopped doing it because I started lifting weights. I only started the 100 pushup challenge because I wasn't doing any strength workouts and I thought it would be fun/challenging.

i also plan on lifting in vegas so anyone who has a 24 hr membership is welcome to join me. i don't plan on missing any workouts for a dod lan

i also forgot to mention that my 290 5x5 lift is when i am bulking. i drop to about 245-55 3-4x12 when i'm cutting due to higher reps and lack of calories. but i am planning to break the 3 plate barrier this upcoming winter on 5x5.

stile wrote:I gave up on it.

I did get my squat up to 290x1. I attribute that to adding front squats to my routine.

stats? hard to put 290x1 into perspective without your height/body weight. i rep about that much 5x5 ATG but i am about 175-190 depending on time of year.

i think i remember seeing you deadlift and you were a smaller/shorter/leaner asian dude so that is probably a pretty good lift for your size. i also remember your form being pretty good so i take it you apply good form to squats, which also makes that a strong lift. too many ppl don't know how to do squats

stile wrote:I gave up on it.

I did get my squat up to 290x1. I attribute that to adding front squats to my routine.

mind if I ask why? too hard ? too much of a commitment? or just random? my buddy was telling me about this and I then I saw your post...really curious about it

I gave up on it.

I did get my squat up to 290x1. I attribute that to adding front squats to my routine.

stile wrote:BUMP

how did this work out for you? make it to 100?

BUMP

if anyone is interested in the book "Becoming a Supple Leopard" I have a link to it right here.

https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B-Q1L6KG ... t=download

I've only skimmed through the book, but there are sections that focus on posture with the intention of decreasing the risk of injury, lifting techniques, and foam rolling/lacrosse ball exercises.

Hahaha

Bitch weight.

lolinus wrote:

crawtona wrote:

lolinus wrote:

You misstake Europeans from Scandinavians, We used to sacrifice christians with a little tiny bit of ritualistic lookalike actions (while we were not busy raping germans and russians). So we never had the need to inbreed, as we would simply go to random tribe across the ocean, kill all males, and pick their women and have a tiny bit of unconsented sex(nowadays, rape). Then we became Christians, and, well, we just continued to rape and pillage for a few 100's years.

I like how my nation is built on rape, pillage, and war.

Eh, I took a gamble. I actually have a significant amount of Scandinavian in my ancestry. I am fond of telling people that my ancestors raped and pillaged the world.

Let's just go with the humor got lost in translation, shall we?

crawtona wrote:

lolinus wrote:

PUNKYETi wrote:
I didn't really get it either. But I forgive you. As everyone knows, Europeans successfully removed funniness from their population long ago through ritualistic sacrifices and rigid inbreeding programs. So it's not really your fault.

Here's a nice, European approved joke for you: Knock, knock. Who's there? The police. I'm afraid there's been an accident. Your husband is in hospital.

You misstake Europeans from Scandinavians, We used to sacrifice christians with a little tiny bit of ritualistic lookalike actions (while we were not busy raping germans and russians). So we never had the need to inbreed, as we would simply go to random tribe across the ocean, kill all males, and pick their women and have a tiny bit of unconsented sex(nowadays, rape). Then we became Christians, and, well, we just continued to rape and pillage for a few 100's years.

I like how my nation is built on rape, pillage, and war.

lolinus wrote:

PUNKYETi wrote:

lolinus wrote: Wow, you're so dumb, you are so fucking wrong it's insane. Just stay out of the thread, giving bad advices to people is such a jerk move. Please stop. Just stop.

I hope the goverment pulls your PT license or whatever the fuck Somalia hands out to their PT's.

Idiot.

Are you fucking retarded? Its what Mac says in like, 3 episodes of It's Always Sunny...

You obviously does not get "Irony". Look it up.

I didn't really get it either. But I forgive you. As everyone knows, Europeans successfully removed funniness from their population long ago through ritualistic sacrifices and rigid inbreeding programs. So it's not really your fault.

Here's a nice, European approved joke for you: Knock, knock. Who's there? The police. I'm afraid there's been an accident. Your husband is in hospital.

Welcome to the internet, where EVERYONE is a personal trainer/nutritionist/9 inch dong wielding supermodel.

I don't think that's ironic.

PUNKYETi wrote:

lolinus wrote:

crawtona wrote: Most likely, yes. See, really, the key is to put it all in your groin and your back; take your legs totally out of the equation. Lift with your lower back in a jerking, twisting motion.

Trust me, I'm a professional.

Wow, you're so dumb, you are so fucking wrong it's insane. Just stay out of the thread, giving bad advices to people is such a jerk move. Please stop. Just stop.

I hope the goverment pulls your PT license or whatever the fuck Somalia hands out to their PT's.

Idiot.

Are you fucking retarded? Its what Mac says in like, 3 episodes of It's Always Sunny...

You obviously does not get "Irony". Look it up.

lolinus wrote:

crawtona wrote:

stealthlol wrote: Is that why I haven't seen any improvement? Thanks for the heads up. This should really boost my workout.

Most likely, yes. See, really, the key is to put it all in your groin and your back; take your legs totally out of the equation. Lift with your lower back in a jerking, twisting motion.

Trust me, I'm a professional.

Wow, you're so dumb, you are so fucking wrong it's insane. Just stay out of the thread, giving bad advices to people is such a jerk move. Please stop. Just stop.

I hope the goverment pulls your PT license or whatever the fuck Somalia hands out to their PT's.

Idiot.

Are you fucking retarded? Its what Mac says in like, 3 episodes of It's Always Sunny...

crawtona wrote:

stealthlol wrote:

crawtona wrote:No, no no. You're doing it all wrong. What you need to do is take all the weight on your neck. Then you're going to jam your legs down and hyper-extend your ankles, and then shoot back up and lock your knees in place. Fucking rookie.

Is that why I haven't seen any improvement? Thanks for the heads up. This should really boost my workout.

Most likely, yes. See, really, the key is to put it all in your groin and your back; take your legs totally out of the equation. Lift with your lower back in a jerking, twisting motion.

Trust me, I'm a professional.

Wow, you're so dumb, you are so fucking wrong it's insane. Just stay out of the thread, giving bad advices to people is such a jerk move. Please stop. Just stop.

I hope the goverment pulls your PT license or whatever the fuck Somalia hands out to their PT's.

Idiot.

stealthlol wrote:

crawtona wrote:No, no no. You're doing it all wrong. What you need to do is take all the weight on your neck. Then you're going to jam your legs down and hyper-extend your ankles, and then shoot back up and lock your knees in place. Fucking rookie.

Is that why I haven't seen any improvement? Thanks for the heads up. This should really boost my workout.

Most likely, yes. See, really, the key is to put it all in your groin and your back; take your legs totally out of the equation. Lift with your lower back in a jerking, twisting motion.

Trust me, I'm a professional.

crawtona wrote:No, no no. You're doing it all wrong. What you need to do is take all the weight on your neck. Then you're going to jam your legs down and hyper-extend your ankles, and then shoot back up and lock your knees in place. Fucking rookie.

Is that why I haven't seen any improvement? Thanks for the heads up. This should really boost my workout.

stile wrote:hang power clean.

The "fucking rookie" was a little bit uncalled for don't you think? You can talk shit to me, but keep it out of this thread.

That was a quote from It's Always Sunny. It was funny because it is the worst advice possible, and half of it doesn't even make any physical sense. I posted it in response to your video because your video was attempting to point out your form in lifting, and it is funny to give absolutely, and obviously, terrible form advice to such a thing. Saying "Fucking rookie" is calling out the fact that I have no idea what I am talking about, yet call you the rookie. You should consider unpuckering your asshole, as I wasn't "talk[ing] shit." Jesus you're dumb ( <-- that is talking shit).

hang power clean.

The "fucking rookie" was a little bit uncalled for don't you think? You can talk shit to me, but keep it out of this thread.

stile wrote:take 2!

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No, no no. You're doing it all wrong. What you need to do is take all the weight on your neck. Then you're going to jam your legs down and hyper-extend your ankles, and then shoot back up and lock your knees in place. Fucking rookie.

take 2!

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Practicing hang cleans.

Rumor has it that Dan's legs run on forever.

I don't know why you would be joking. It is a little bit hard to believe that you'd be having trouble putting up 1xBW unless you're a novice lifter.

I'm not putting up huge numbers, but I am able to do 5x225 at 155 lb's. What is your program?

stile wrote:You're having trouble hitting a 225 HB squat? Do you usually low bar? I feel like you're joking.

I'm not joking, why would I be joking?

You're having trouble hitting a 225 HB squat? Do you usually low bar? I feel like you're joking.

knockout wrote:

scorch- wrote:

PUNKYETi wrote:6'1 240 and keep getting heavier...ROFL


Just did my first 300+lbs squat tho so bring that weight onnnnnnnnn

damn son, I'm at 250 and struggling with getting to 2 plates on high bar.

I just hit 420 on the highest bar #yolo

Well la de dah, Mr. Fancy Pants. I'm pushing 480 at the seediest bar in town. Be jealous of the gains.

GOD I LOVE THIS FUCKING THREAD.

Let's workout at VegLan?

I understand what you're saying. I've read that when people reach a certain point of strength, it's beneficial for them to start concentrating on sport specific exercises. For grappling that means grip strength, neck strength, and hip explosiveness.

When I say I "reset my max" I meant that I lowered the percentage of the weight that I am lifting.

For example my 1RM is 300, but I only lift up to 90% of 300.

stile wrote:Had a really hard deadlift session after not deadlifting for almost a month. Back felt loose and I was tired from work. I reset my max so I can get back into my groove.

Going to squat today. Trying to squat twice a week. I'm at a point where I'm wondering if I should solely concentrate on sport specific S&C instead of barbell lifts. Price is the main concern.

Unless your competing in a bodybuilding competition or powerlifting or just love to lift strictly weights.....you need to alter your routines and what workouts and types of workouts constantly. I go into the gym with a goal in my head snd thats to bust my ass snd improve so depending on my mindset and how i feel that week im very spontaneous during my routines and week to week has different routines but they all benefit me all aroubd this way and ive discovered it is a great thing to do for my body type and my genetics. Dont focus on maxing out. focus on improving everything evenly the best you can....strength endurance stamina cardio form and one quality i teach people to pay attention to starting their first week is. Be symetrical ! Check at the end of a week or two and focus on anythings thats lacking.

Had a really hard deadlift session after not deadlifting for almost a month. Back felt loose and I was tired from work. I reset my max so I can get back into my groove.

Going to squat today. Trying to squat twice a week. I'm at a point where I'm wondering if I should solely concentrate on sport specific S&C instead of barbell lifts. Price is the main concern.

scorch- wrote:

PUNKYETi wrote:6'1 240 and keep getting heavier...ROFL


Just did my first 300+lbs squat tho so bring that weight onnnnnnnnn

damn son, I'm at 250 and struggling with getting to 2 plates on high bar.

I just hit 420 on the highest bar #yolo

PUNKYETi wrote:6'1 240 and keep getting heavier...ROFL


Just did my first 300+lbs squat tho so bring that weight onnnnnnnnn

damn son, I'm at 250 and struggling with getting to 2 plates on high bar.

6'1 240 and keep getting heavier...ROFL


Just did my first 300+lbs squat tho so bring that weight onnnnnnnnn

kirk wrote:

ReFreshing wrote:Gained 15 lbs in about 2 months.

Gains brah

And if you're lucky, four pounds of that was muscle! Keep it up, breh.

increase your water intake to a gallon/gallon 1/2 a day instead of your 1-2 glasses and watch how you lose 10 pounds in 2 1/2 weeks

james i would be glad to put together a routine for you to do to strengthen your lower back and legs. To me it seems the main focus we need to work on is your core as a whole....a lot of times compensating for back pain and even upper leg/pelvis pain can be done by strengthing your core and legs at the same time. focusing on your entire lower body from your core down will allow you to balance everything as you recover and increase recovery rate from the pain you've been suffering....core workouts with just your body weight and gradually including extra weight over time(months) we need to focus on getting your body strong enough to handle its self first and then building from there to avoid this the rest of your life. ...We need to get you doing efficient core workouts as well as lower body workouts to get you painless and feeling better. Hit me up on here with your email or phone # and we can discuss this more.


Also you do not need to be doing much running at all right now. If you can do some swimming pool routines....I can recommend and show you examples of some. When repairing injured muscles/areas we need to do the best possible to remove as much wear and tear to allow you to workout as efficiently as you can with as little pain as possible so that we can get you better in a quick manner while avoiding injuring anything else due to pain compensation while you train.

ReFreshing wrote:Gained 15 lbs in about 2 months.

Gains brah

Teach me your ways

ReFreshing wrote:Gained 15 lbs in about 2 months.

Gains brah

And if you're lucky, four pounds of that was muscle! Keep it up, breh.

Gained 15 lbs in about 2 months.

Gains brah

kirk wrote:

scorch- wrote:Yeah pretty much. I don't have control over my diet because I'm not buying my own freezer and maggie will not relinquish fridge space for chicken.

You could probably find a suitable freezer for $50 - $100. Just imagine how much your life will improve if you can start eating bacon, chicken, beef, etc. on a more regular basis.

If it was a money limitation, that wouldn't be a problem. Situation will be remedied shortly though.

stile wrote:You can't do physical therapy? Strengthen your back or whatnot?

I have done physical therapy, but it didn't do much for me. The therapy is mostly for pain and not actually adjusting curvature.
The best thing I've found is lower back and hamstring stretches but it's a short term fix.

scorch- wrote:doctors said X, let's go to the internet for a 2nd opinion

Pretty much. I'm not going to fuck with spinal fusion surgery.
I've already asked on a few other sites and found that it's a somewhat common issue with a few different treatments. Figured it was worth a shot asking here.

scorch- wrote:Yeah pretty much. I don't have control over my diet because I'm not buying my own freezer and maggie will not relinquish fridge space for chicken.

You could probably find a suitable freezer for $50 - $100. Just imagine how much your life will improve if you can start eating bacon, chicken, beef, etc. on a more regular basis.

doctors said X, let's go to the internet for a 2nd opinion

You can't do physical therapy? Strengthen your back or whatnot?

Anyone know any exercises or stretches for straightening out your spine/pelvis?
Had slight scoliosis since I was a kid, but never caused any problems so I never did anything about it.

Now in my mid 20s it's causing problems and doctors said there isn't much I can do besides surgery (lolfukthat) apparently braces are only effective when you're still growing.

The problem isn't really with back pain, but more so my legs. My back/pelvis causes one leg to hang lower than the other and it's causing me problems while walking and especially running/jogging.

I've been doing yoga for a couple months and while it's great for core strength and relaxation, it hasn't done much for my legs.

I was thinking inversion therapy may be worth a shot, but I didn't find a lot of info on it for scoliosis treatment.

Any ideas?