new pr on deads today

[needsize]

what not go over to bodyline?

cuz tony's a prick and it would be even worse there, I like it at the club, for the most part people leave me alone, hell, I've been breaking the no chalk rule since day 1 and no one has said a word to me. The thing that bugs me the most is the personal trainers, especially when they go up to someone that I taught and tell them they are doing the exercise wrong....

 

[gymrat]

Yeah the PT's are dicks.

Why is Tony a prick? He's seemed ok with me.

 

[needsize]

Yeah the PT's are dicks.

Why is Tony a prick? He's seemed ok with me.

I dont know him myself, but I had a few buddies that were competitive sized bodybuilders that went over there, and they said he was a complete jerk to anyone who was bigger than him. I've also talked to a lot of people that say he yells at anyone that makes noise when training, and you cant deadlift this kind of weight without making some noise.

 

[Nonerz]

nonerz, great work, thats a great pull!!

thanks...I know I have a long way to go, but I felt really good about it. I can already feel it a bit today (lower back)...I'm sure tomorrow will be even "better." I've reset my goals...250, then 275, then 300. Who knows, I just may be able to do it!

as far as straps go, my grip really gives out after a few reps beyond 135. Upon the advice of one of the ladies on the women's board, I reluctantly bought some straps...but I only use them when I need them, not for every pull. I know, I'm a _____ (fill in the blank) but I am more concerned with pulling MORE weight than having a kung fu grip! With my sissy straps, I can move up my weights without freaking out about dropping the bar...

 

[needsize]

nonerz, if you need to use the straps during the deads, just try and do some extra grip work afterwards, and it'll catch up eventually

 

[Nonerz]

I don't think I've done anything to specifically work on my grip. Until recently, I've never used straps so I figured my grip would get worked by default. What do you suggest?