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wearyotter81 said:Mustard chicken 🙏
I usually let it sit coated for at least half an hour so the flavors actually soak in, then I finish it all off in a non-stick pan.
Jamie Rivera70 said:Look, I’m not mocking you. Who else is going to teach me how to lift properly? 😁
From what I can see, every powerlifter ends up losing their glute shape (I mean, sure, they're moving massive weight, but still). Doesn't look healthy to me.
And those "popping" sounds... gives me the chills every single time.
That's great 😁
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd9amiLqIyc
Jamie Rivera70 said:Am I lying?
Come on, you can barely fit into a sedan with legs like those. 😁
Mmm, true. And every time he squats, you can hear this "click."
Is that the weight plates clanking or his knees? 🤔
We're talking massive weights here; I was actually wondering if his knees are going to give out.
Sure, technique and nutrition work wonders, but there’s a limit to what a human body can handle, and seeing him move this much at such a young age...
It could absolutely wreck him, couldn't it?
John Moore51 said:I actually filmed myself doing bench a few days ago, but the footage was a total disaster.
Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely be more careful next time.
As for squats, right now I’m strictly sticking to Olympic style (high bar, butt to the floor) and front squats.
I’m done with parallel bar work; that stuff is just garbage.
I’ll upload a clip of that one day too, just so we can tear it apart a bit...
Jamie Rivera70 said:You’re pulling those weights alright, though you've clearly got just enough strength to... well, as Mike would put it...
You're relying way too much on your lower back. You could end up seriously injured doing that, even if everyone seems to prefer you pulling with your back rather than your legs right now.
Have you tried squatting deeper and driving through your legs?
Technically, you're squatting, but you straighten out just before the drive, shifting all the load onto your spine...
Sure, your back is obviously strong, but maybe try putting more fuel in the tank first.
As for the weight... impressive.
Pull-ups are looking solid too. 👍
Michael Rivera63 is definitely the expert here. I've actually seen the guy lift in person, and he's an absolute beast... he can give you the best advice because the kid genuinely knows his stuff.
His legs are like two massive logs.
Jamie Rivera70 said:Look, Pat is a powerhouse. I saw him in action just a few days ago.
It's honestly fascinating watching someone who looks that lean overhead press such heavy weight. It takes serious stability to hold that.
Regarding Pat... the kid is pure fire. He makes lifting heavy look effortless, like it's no big deal at all.
But tell me, what kind of career do you see ahead of him? From what I can tell, if he keeps this up, he might just start breaking records...
John Moore51 said:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnrdP...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qSeV...om=PL&index=53
Some people just prefer it that way. Personally, I don't feel any load on my spine at all; it’s all in my posterior chain.
John Moore51 said:Here’s some deadlifts and a few pull-ups
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_vPsi2rRXI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgGT4wpz_B0
Jamie Rivera70 said:This random guy here... 😲
Jamie Rivera70 said:Maybe if I can talk Iced into it 😁
John Moore51 said:It’s hard to give an exact timeline right now. For the last five years, I haven't missed a single session...
Mind you, it hasn't just been about lifting weights; I also train boxing and Muay Thai—I actually run a recreational club over in a small town near Pittsburgh...
I'm 23, though I first stepped foot into a gym when I was 15.
Between 15 and 18, I’ll admit, I wasn't exactly "serious" about any of this...😁
Lately, my training has been focused on fast-twitch explosive power.🙂.
I just wrapped up the Bill 5x5 program, so in a few weeks, I'm going to test my 1RM for all the major lifts. I’ll probably film the attempts and maybe upload them to YouTube or something like that.
To be honest, I’d love to dive deeper into Olympic lifting, but there's a catch: our gym doesn't have a proper lifting platform. Plus, people give you those weird looks when you tell them you actually want to be strong rather than just looking like a bodybuilder...👎.
John Moore51 said:Just training for fun here in St. Louis, nothing too crazy.😁.
As far as I know, this is the only lifting I do in town.
Body weight is about 172 lbs.
Close-grip bench: 350 lbs
Olympic bench: 250 lbs
Front press: 240 lbs
Deadlift: 400 lbs
Bench press: 250 lbs
Power cleans: 200+ (my gym doesn't have a lifting platform, so I can't really drop weights... I just drop them onto my quads then onto the floor, which isn't ideal)
Bodyweight pull-ups: 47 reps
Dips-bez: easily doing dips with a 75 lb dumbbell (they don't have anything heavier)
John Moore51 said:It would be awesome if we all started posting our training sessions, PRs, and everything else in this thread.
I'm into powerlifting myself.
Here's a bit of motivation from Captain Kirk...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo1tU1YqPp0
David Collins18 said:What is even the point of all that chemical nonsense...?
If you aren't a professional athlete, I fail to see the point...🤷
It’s a hell of a ride while you're on it—you feel absolutely pumped up from the protein... but once you stop? You just end up looking like a deflated balloon... 🙄
Honestly, you really ought to go out and do some actual research on testicular cancer...
I know this one guy who was diagnosed with cancer, and you wouldn't believe the very first thing his doctor asked him...😳So, you’re an athlete... tell me, are you actually hitting the protein?
If it isn't natural, it simply isn't right...
Is it actually normal to see such a sudden spike in body mass? Or am I just losing my mind...
Hey there...