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miked8c
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In the left hand column you can see meets organized by state.
In the left hand column you can see meets organized by state.
miked8c
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Its all dependent on your area man. If you live in a city or some other densely populated area chances are there will be a good turnout with some strong dudes.
The 165 class would be something like:
Bench 250
Squat 315
Deadlift 355
If you can put up those numbers than you wont get blown away by the competition and could stand a good chance. Again, it is all dependent.
The 165 class would be something like:
Bench 250
Squat 315
Deadlift 355
If you can put up those numbers than you wont get blown away by the competition and could stand a good chance. Again, it is all dependent.
ChrisUlrich
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Well I would compete at 165 since I am 168lbs.
Benched 245 x 1
Squatted 365 x 1
Deadlifted 395 x 5
Those are numbers I have done within the last year. Bench most recent. I hurt my knee so my deadlift and squat took a little hit.
Knee was hurt from hockey btw, NOT from lifting!
bayoumuscle21
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You should always be able squat way more than you bench
ChrisUlrich
Banned
How could you rep 245 but max 225 now? Were you juicing and now your natural after a long lay off? I mean that's a HUGE difference in weight right there.
And yea dude, a 245 for reps bench is a pretty nice lift. 225 for reps on squat is a joke. I did 315lbs for 10 at one point. The single on squat was on a sore knee.
And yea dude, a 245 for reps bench is a pretty nice lift. 225 for reps on squat is a joke. I did 315lbs for 10 at one point. The single on squat was on a sore knee.
ChrisUlrich
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Legs are the toughest thing for most people because most people don't like the discomfort it brings. Squat hard and you'll gain. I don't think i've ever seen someone squat hard and not squat more than they bench.
How long have you been back in the gym?
How long have you been back in the gym?
My squats and deads dont seem to be going up yet I am doing squats more than any other exercise.
Eric Squatting - YouTube
Did I do them correctly? I am trying to do ATG squats.
Eric Squatting - YouTube
Did I do them correctly? I am trying to do ATG squats.
ChrisUlrich
Banned
Keep your shoulders back and chest up. You are real squirmy. Almost like you're not used to the discomfort that squat brings. You have to stay tight. And you could go lower. You're above parallel on some reps and just breaking it on others.
You should never have reps where you stop in the middle and then explode the weight up. That's all in your head and you seem to be ducking out of the rep before you even start it.
Also, squatting 5 days a week is crazy! I squat once a week. Maybe twice depending what i'm doing.
You should never have reps where you stop in the middle and then explode the weight up. That's all in your head and you seem to be ducking out of the rep before you even start it.
Also, squatting 5 days a week is crazy! I squat once a week. Maybe twice depending what i'm doing.
When I was hitting the bar was that going low enough? And my friend video 2011 10 27 22 16 52 - YouTube Does he do it right? Because I go lower than him.
miked8c
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Big advice on any type of lift:
I don't consider myself a master by any means, but this advice can add weight to any lift.
Man handle the bar, have some respect for the weight your moving, get pissed off.
When you squat, or do any other lift for that matter, but especially when you squat, you need to be TENSE. Your shoulder blades need to be fully retracted, your traps got to be tight because they are supporting the weight, not your shoulder and neck.
Don't come into a squat handling the bar all soft and tender. Shake the squat rack through the bar when your getting set up, build a solid foundation with your body under the bar. Before you unrack it take a huge breath and inhale straight into your chest cavity, then after you walk it out, take another deep breath before you go down for the rep, do this for every rep, exhale as you come up. TIGHT.
I don't want to toot my own horn, but watch this video of me as I prepare to squat. Notice how I literally charge under the bar and try to get the most tension as possible within my body before I even unrack the bar.
Back Squat: 450x1 - YouTube
Watch the goofy face I make right before I unrack the bar, you can see me taking a huge, deep breath, allowing me to tighten my core and provide maximum support. Also notice the depth, that is a competition squat and I went deeper than I had to. When you squat get solid depth, IMO below parallel, that is the depth that puts hair on your nads.
I don't consider myself a master by any means, but this advice can add weight to any lift.
Man handle the bar, have some respect for the weight your moving, get pissed off.
When you squat, or do any other lift for that matter, but especially when you squat, you need to be TENSE. Your shoulder blades need to be fully retracted, your traps got to be tight because they are supporting the weight, not your shoulder and neck.
Don't come into a squat handling the bar all soft and tender. Shake the squat rack through the bar when your getting set up, build a solid foundation with your body under the bar. Before you unrack it take a huge breath and inhale straight into your chest cavity, then after you walk it out, take another deep breath before you go down for the rep, do this for every rep, exhale as you come up. TIGHT.
I don't want to toot my own horn, but watch this video of me as I prepare to squat. Notice how I literally charge under the bar and try to get the most tension as possible within my body before I even unrack the bar.
Back Squat: 450x1 - YouTube
Watch the goofy face I make right before I unrack the bar, you can see me taking a huge, deep breath, allowing me to tighten my core and provide maximum support. Also notice the depth, that is a competition squat and I went deeper than I had to. When you squat get solid depth, IMO below parallel, that is the depth that puts hair on your nads.
Corp jonesy
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Eric your squat is nothing like mikes. Your weight is coming to far forward you need to be pushing up from your heals but you are pushing from your toes. Your knees are coming to far forward which gives the illusion you are going lower than you are. You are off balance and you will injure yourself! Trust me I did
you are bending your knees... dont do that... to squat properly, you break at the hips; then your knees will follow...
to learn, sit back onto a low chair... all the way back, and then without holding anything stand up...
do you know what ATG means? it stands for ASS TO GRASS, and to be honest, your squat is not even breaking parallel... your friend honestly has much better form, though it could still use some tweaking...
and like mike said above, keep your core tense and rigid... practice with lighter weight, because the way you are doing them now will most likely lead to injury once you start adding weight... but once you get your form down, you will be surprised how fast you can add on the weight...
i will post a couple vids of my squat below to help you get a picture... mike had a pretty damn nice squat too... just dont get frustrated; get mad at the bar... this isnt somthing learned overnight, after years and years even the strongest of squatters are still tweaking their technique...
to learn, sit back onto a low chair... all the way back, and then without holding anything stand up...
do you know what ATG means? it stands for ASS TO GRASS, and to be honest, your squat is not even breaking parallel... your friend honestly has much better form, though it could still use some tweaking...
and like mike said above, keep your core tense and rigid... practice with lighter weight, because the way you are doing them now will most likely lead to injury once you start adding weight... but once you get your form down, you will be surprised how fast you can add on the weight...
i will post a couple vids of my squat below to help you get a picture... mike had a pretty damn nice squat too... just dont get frustrated; get mad at the bar... this isnt somthing learned overnight, after years and years even the strongest of squatters are still tweaking their technique...
see how my hips go back first, that is the action before your knees bend... you want to keep your back as upright as possible, like sitting in a chair (though this is a max effort squat, so my form does break down a bit)...
see how my hips become parallel with my knees at the bottom... that is the minimum depth you want to aim for, and i would not even think to call this an ATG squat...
if you wish to go ATG, you will also probably do better if you narrow your stance a bit...
also see how low i have the bar on my back, it is just under the traps... it may take you some time to find that perfect spot, but you will get a better center of gravity...
also toes point just slightly out, and when you squat up, push out with your knees...
anything else you need better explaining with let me know and i will try to help...
ChrisUlrich
Banned
To me, this is what every squat should look like.
Matthew Allen 501lbs Raw Squat Attempt - YouTube
Matthew Allen 534lbs Raw Squat Attempt - YouTube
Matthew Allen 501lbs Raw Squat Attempt - YouTube
Matthew Allen 534lbs Raw Squat Attempt - YouTube
ianbell121
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do not people just use poster or banner when this kind of event take place?
ChrisUlrich
Banned
It's more of a safety thing than anything. You can lose some reps with bad form for sure but to me it's more safety than anything. I do low bar and it's placed firmly underneath but right up against my shoulder blades.
