My 1RM thread

[RottenWillow]

Using straps will NOT strengthen your grip. If anything, it will do the opposite,

I know. That's why I stated that I "do it without straps sometimes in order to strenghen my grip".

I guess I need to re-define my personal goals. I am principally concerned with hypertrophy not strength gains. I want to develop more thickness in my upper back. No offense to the PL'ers but I could give a flip how far I can carry 200lbs or whatever. But I do agree I need more balance as you mentioned. I need to seriously considering adding some forearm specific training to my routine since I'd like to add some size there as well.

Slinky, what the heck are dimels and rack pulls??

 

[Nonerz]

sorry girlie...I miss-read your post.

Rack pulls are done on a squat or power rack. You put the pins in around knee level (or what ever area you want to work on) and pull from that height vs. from the floor. You got me on the dimels...

 

[Hannibal]

You got me on the dimels...

http://www.asylum-strength.com/videos/dimel.mpg

 

[JJFigure]

Are you significantly stronger on your DL when you use straps? I apologize if this is in your training log - I haven't had time to look at it - but what are your poundages with mixed grip and with straps?

 

[Nonerz]

http://www.asylum-strength.com/videos/dimel.mpg

Thanks Hannibal!

 

[Hannibal]

Thanks Hannibal!

Make sure Nate sees the link....then thank me later.

 

[spatts]

I know. That's why I stated that I "do it without straps sometimes in order to strenghen my grip".

I guess I need to re-define my personal goals. I am principally concerned with hypertrophy not strength gains. I want to develop more thickness in my upper back. No offense to the PL'ers but I could give a flip how far I can carry 200lbs or whatever. But I do agree I need more balance as you mentioned. I need to seriously considering adding some forearm specific training to my routine since I'd like to add some size there as well.

Slinky, what the heck are dimels and rack pulls??

No offense taken...powerlifters don't carry weight anywhere. Maybe you're thinking of strongman.

Also, no one who has neglected strength has seen their gnentic potential for hypertrophy. Look at some of the top female BBs. Let's say Heather Lee and Bonny Priest. They both squat/bench/dead more than most men. You want to grow? Train for strength AND size. You will get more of both that you could ever expect.

...and no you won't get "bulky."

 

[RottenWillow]

...and no you won't get "bulky."

Sister girl want to get bulky! At least a lot more so than I am now.

As for carrying stuff I was referring to the farmer's walks Nonerz mentioned. Yeah I shouldnt have mentioned that in the same sentence with PL'ers; I know that's a strongman competition thing.

 

[RottenWillow]

Are you significantly stronger on your DL when you use straps? I apologize if this is in your training log - I haven't had time to look at it - but what are your poundages with mixed grip and with straps?

Yes I can lift a lot more using straps but still less than my squat. Without straps as I mentioned I can barely hold on to the bar long enough to finish one rep but with them I am up to 225 now. But even with straps I can barely do one rep with 40lbs less than my 5RM squat.

 

[spatts]

Sister girl want to get bulky! At least a lot more so than I am now.

As for carrying stuff I was referring to the farmer's walks Nonerz mentioned. Yeah I shouldnt have mentioned that in the same sentence with PL'ers; I know that's a strongman competition thing.

I guess I meant "blocky." You won't get that thick waisted look unless you're really short waisted (generally). Heather and Bonny both squat over 400 pounds for reps (not a lot of reps, but still).