[Powerlifter]

(Original post by SummerSofas)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fnJF-AdzbE

what do you think of my technique? the gym instructor said i have the bar too high up my chest and that i have a right hand dominance

I can tell, ask Ah Ha instead

[SummerSofas]

(Original post by Powerlifter)
I can tell, ask Ah Ha instead

I'm thinking about switching to DB bench to correct my slight imbalance, do you think its suitable to run madcows/starting strength with DBs?

[Oh I Really Don't Care]

lolol

[Clubber Lang]

(Original post by Mdawg)
Hi Powerlifter,

I got someone to video me squatting today on a warm up set because I was concerned about form. Turns out this was justified because my heels are coming off the ground which is pretty bad. I just have trouble sitting back and feeling balanced like that. That said I was quite pleased with depth because I'm naturally pretty inflexible. Anyway here's the video, any pointers from you or others would be much appreciated.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoa871jbIWQ

Thanks in advance!

I have just started doing squats and does quite a bit of reading up on how to do it properly - I think you are pretty much doing most things wrong as mentioned by others!

Knees are far too far forward

Coming up too fast

I cannot work out how much weight you are doing but I started off light and found once I got to a fairly heavy weight it was actually easier to try and sit back into a squat. When I had lighter easily manageable weights I found I was trying to control/hold it perfectly and ending up all over the place, when I got up to weights that I struggled to keep up easilly it was much easier to sit back because the weight just pushed you down and you had less places to move to - if that makes sense.

Be careful though as it is very easy to fall backwards IMO.



It is good that you did a video though - I think I will do the same, just to make sure.

[iqlu]

(Original post by Powerlifter)
I can tell, ask Ah Ha instead

I have a question, when doing farmer walks should I breathe in the same way as I do for squats (holding air and pushing abs out) or suck in like bracing for a punch? In fact should I ever suck in my abs for stuff like ab wheel rollouts?

[Powerlifter]

(Original post by brent_dlk)
Acceleration and short distance sprint speed for rugby

Power cleans, olympic squats, romanian deadlifts, lunges

[Powerlifter]

(Original post by iqlu)
I have a question, when doing farmer walks should I breathe in the same way as I do for squats (holding air and pushing abs out) or suck in like bracing for a punch? In fact should I ever suck in my abs for stuff like ab wheel rollouts?

You just breathe with farmers - the idea is speed - you are not gonna be running 25m for example without breathing

[Powerlifter]

(Original post by SummerSofas)
I'm thinking about switching to DB bench to correct my slight imbalance, do you think its suitable to run madcows/starting strength with DBs?

I refuse to answer that question

[The Blind Monk]

What are your thoughts on ab training for increasing your powerlifting or O-lifting total? In the sense that should I be training any kind of flexion movements like crunches or should I stick exclusively to anti-rotation/stability stuff like planks, pallof presses, ab rollouts etc.

[brent_dlk]

(Original post by Powerlifter)
Power cleans, olympic squats, romanian deadlifts, lunges

Thanks bro

[Powerlifter]

(Original post by The Blind Monk)
What are your thoughts on ab training for increasing your powerlifting or O-lifting total? In the sense that should I be training any kind of flexion movements like crunches or should I stick exclusively to anti-rotation/stability stuff like planks, pallof presses, ab rollouts etc.

It needs to be sports specific - crunches are nonsense for either sport so I wouldn't even consider them.

[U.S Lecce]

I haven't been to the gym for about a month because of a talus fracture. I was on crutches for 2 weeks and had foot and ankle support for 2 weeks after my crutches. I want to start squatting again, but should i only do dynamic exercises and cardio for a week or so or can i just go straight back into squatting (even if it's at a lighter weight than i usually do)?

[Powerlifter]

(Original post by U.S Lecce)
I haven't been to the gym for about a month because of a talus fracture. I was on crutches for 2 weeks and had foot and ankle support for 2 weeks after my crutches. I want to start squatting again, but should i only do dynamic exercises and cardio for a week or so or can i just go straight back into squatting (even if it's at a lighter weight than i usually do)?

Squat with a lighter weight provided your pysio is a good one and gives you the ok

[U.S Lecce]

(Original post by Powerlifter)
Squat with a lighter weight provided your pysio is a good one and gives you the ok

I haven't seen a physio yet, but i'll try to see one next week, before i start doing any weights. Thanks for the advice.

[newts2k]

(Original post by Powerlifter)
Now I will be the first to admit I am not normally this charitable, but I am also one of the most knowledgeable though both science and experience people on this forum.

I am again also one of the only qualified personal trainers, powerlifitng, strongman and bodybuilding qualified judge/referee. My personal training was done in the military.
Again I have access to info that many others don’t being very close to a qualified dietician.
And as another string to my bow I have excelled at several sports, a little summary is below:

Shot Putt: Midlands champion U17, District Champion U17, 3rd in All England Championship U17
Boxing: 27 fights, 19 wins – 16 by way of KO, 2 draws, 6 losses – best result was semi finals in the ABA championships.
Rugby: Played professionally in the 1st division – tighthead prop, and once loosehead (played loose for the 2nds a few times too)
Powerlifting: Have done 320kg raw deadlift in comp and a 200kg raw bench press. I have also hit a 350 squat in just briefs and knee wraps (gym lift) and the same but 330kgs in comp.
Strongman: First show recently, 4 weeks training and managed 3rd Place in St Ives strongest man (intermediate comp) .

Right enough of the self glorification crap.

I get a lot of crap come through to my inbox shall we say, so here is an open offer to all.
I will happily give advice on diets, sports specific training and body sculpting (please note not bodybuilding as it were, not my bag lol) and health to give realistic and positive effects.

So, if you want this help please PM me with your situation. Please note two key things though:
1: I am not your mother, I will not do it all for you. Please read up on information available – some which is in my signature for the girls (and guys trying to loose to be fair). One of the key things to weight loss, power training or whatever is effort, so show some please!

2: I will be taking parts of messages and publically posting them, I will exclude names and compile a list of information for you guys for easy access.

hey mate, thanks for this. Im currently tryhing to bulk up as an ectomorph, I think I have gained a few measley pounds. Anyway, I was wondering if you know of any effective bulking protein powders? I have been using whey protein powder and its only 19g protein per serving and wuld like to find a cheapish, high content protein powder, cheers

[Shawshank]

^ Use two scoops?

[Powerlifter]

(Original post by newts2k)
hey mate, thanks for this. Im currently tryhing to bulk up as an ectomorph, I think I have gained a few measley pounds. Anyway, I was wondering if you know of any effective bulking protein powders? I have been using whey protein powder and its only 19g protein per serving and wuld like to find a cheapish, high content protein powder, cheers

Two scoops works well enough, or try My Protien website.

But if you really are ecto just chug milk and add cheese to everything, and eat everything in sight.

[newts2k]

(Original post by Powerlifter)
Two scoops works well enough, or try My Protien website.

But if you really are ecto just chug milk and add cheese to everything, and eat everything in sight.

thanks for that, I prob wouldnt sya Im a pure ecto, maybe like ect/meso. I mean Im not like really thin but am about 12.5 stone and 6"2. Im trying to get a Ryan Reynolds build, stay slim and athletic but ripped. Basically, force feeding myself etc. but prefer not too drink too much milk as it can give me acne. The serving size is 2 scoops=19g protein. However, I was jus ttryin to get a high protein content powder. For building muscle, do these other chemicals in protein powder have much significance? cheers

[Powerlifter]

(Original post by newts2k)
thanks for that, I prob wouldnt sya Im a pure ecto, maybe like ect/meso. I mean Im not like really thin but am about 12.5 stone and 6"2. Im trying to get a Ryan Reynolds build, stay slim and athletic but ripped. Basically, force feeding myself etc. but prefer not too drink too much milk as it can give me acne. The serving size is 2 scoops=19g protein. However, I was jus ttryin to get a high protein content powder. For building muscle, do these other chemicals in protein powder have much significance? cheers

Most protien powders are much of a muchness so I wouldn't worry about it - myprotien is a good one for decent priced decent stuff.

Milk is not likely to give you acne - stop being a faggot and drink that stuff.

[SummerSofas]

(Original post by Powerlifter)
Most protien powders are much of a muchness so I wouldn't worry about it - myprotien is a good one for decent priced decent stuff.

Milk is not likely to give you acne - stop being a faggot and drink that stuff.

Question for you herr Powerlifter: were you surprised when you saw my beastly bench presses? Or did you think I was telling the truth all along?