Post Your lifting Vids!!

[ThomasG]

I know you guys have them

Here's some squat vids from a few months ago



Not the strictest form but hey it happens when you go heavy as fuck

365x2 @ 168.8lbs


YouTube - 365x2@168.8lbs

230x4 Front Squat at 168lbs Went pretty deep on these


YouTube - 230x4 Front Squat

Probably could have grinded out another rep but I never go all out on Front squats so I don't wear myself out for back squats.

4 plates by 2010 or bust!!

[darthvibrator]

:fap:

[evildave101]

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s116/evildave151/carbcake.gif

[crownvic21]

:fagtron:

[Hairyballzonya]

Cool thread let me see if I have any lifting videos, nope I dont.

[ThomasG]

I know DH and The nurse do.

[pl8er]

nice!!

I only have one vid of me lifting and that is just bench at 300. I'll have to take the camera to the gym sometime.

I'm sure that uber flaming will happen, but shit like this is good motivation for me. So keep em coming.

Oh and I suck at heavy legs. You destroy me there. I need to work harder at it.

[Captain Ahab]

nice

i'm a pussy and use a pad on the bar.

all my lifting vids are like 1 1/2 years old

[Pop Da Hatch]

Ill try and get some pics of me lifting in real world situations.

NOT

[Roadtrippin']

I am not gay but I can really see me going to town on that ass.

[Porch Monkey]

I am not gay but I can really see me going to town on that ass.
sounds like someone already is in the second video

[maddskillzz]

http://digidownload.libero.it/maloca/sadhus_file/image015.jpg

[ThomasG]

nice!!

I only have one vid of me lifting and that is just bench at 300. I'll have to take the camera to the gym sometime.

I'm sure that uber flaming will happen, but shit like this is good motivation for me. So keep em coming.

Oh and I suck at heavy legs. You destroy me there. I need to work harder at it.

Post it up! See bench is where I fail at. PR was 225x10 at 172lbs and 275@ 172lbs.

[Echo42987]

FYI your doing it wrong and now I don't have videos of myself lifting

[pl8er]

I've started to really push myself for long ass sets. 225X10 245X7 265X5 275X3 315X1 335X1

[adio]

I know DH and The nurse do.

i refuse to repost.......... plus those are bodyweight exercises, not weights

[adio]

I am not gay but I can really see me going to town on that ass.

:rofl:

[Captain Ahab]

i'll wait until about November when I hopefully have all my strength back and possibly bust some PRs

[ThomasG]

i'll wait until about November when I hopefully have all my strength back and possibly bust some PRs

Nice, I should have some PR vids in November as well. Possibly october.

[Captain Ahab]

actually busted a PR yesterday but it was on t-bar rows. who cares about seeing that. lol.

170x5

at least my back kept a lot of strength

[Hairyballzonya]

I really dont have any weight training videos as I am an all natural athlete. I do have some situp videos I will post, I do between 2000-5000 situps a day.

YouTube - Atomic Sit Up

[Hairyballzonya]

YouTube - Best Atomic Sit-Up EVER!!!!

[Captain Ahab]

i do those when I am eating teh poohsee

[Captain Ahab]

Took this tonight..Was going for 175x4 and busted out 6 reps..So I decided to film the next set..

185lbsx5

Not exactly the lift people want vids of, but I think its decent considering thats about how much I weigh.

http://s103.photobucket.com/albums/m122/deerhunt1988/?action=view&current=SS850013-1.flv

[gymfreak101]

I will try to post vid up monday. Got 405x3 reps monday.

[Hairyballzonya]

I will try to post vid up monday. Got 405x3 reps monday.

Damn you must be pretty strong, I bet you have some big thighs..Any pics of vids of your upper thighs? I am very interested.

[Captain Ahab]

I will try to post vid up monday. Got 405x3 reps monday.

goodness gracious
:keke:

[Hairyballzonya]

Really looking forward to those upper thigh pics and/or videos.

[Pop Da Hatch]

must be a fucking meathead.

[Captain Ahab]

must be a fucking meathead.

he used to be more obese than anyone on this forum :fyi:

talk about a turnaround

[gymfreak101]

True I lift no to get strong even though it helps. I lift because I hate cardio . And the 405 is on the bench press. I can't squat that much anymore

[Pop Da Hatch]

right on, I feel strong but it doesnt apply to the gym setting because I have long arms and bad form hence sucking at bench press.

[Captain Ahab]

True I lift no to get strong even though it helps. I lift because I hate cardio . And the 405 is on the bench press. I can't squat that much anymore

holy shit. benchin more than squat.

i have a nice bench, but i never see it being above my squat.

[Captain Ahab]

right on, I feel strong but it doesnt apply to the gym setting because I have long arms and bad form hence sucking at bench press.

pussy excuse.

[gymfreak101]

he used to be more obese than anyone on this forum :fyi:

talk about a turnaround

holy shit. benchin more than squat.

i have a nice bench, but i never see it being above my squat.

Something is wrong with my knee but have never been to get it checked out. Usually stick with like 225 for 5 sets of 12-15 reps and lots of lightweight lunges

[Pop Da Hatch]

pussy excuse.

:keke:

[Captain Ahab]

Something is wrong with my knee but have never been to get it checked out. Usually stick with like 225 for 5 sets of 12-15 reps and lots of lightweight lunges

i have a knee problem too but im a stubborn fucker who keeps on squatting heavy.

worked out legs yesterday and for same reason my acetabulum (joint where femur connects) is hurting pretty good today. Usually its my left knee hurting the day after legs..started last summer and it comes and goes..Afraid to get it checked out cause knees usually wind with surgery.

[ThomasG]

i have a knee problem too but im a stubborn fucker who keeps on squatting heavy.

worked out legs yesterday and for same reason my acetabulum (joint where femur connects) is hurting pretty good today. Usually its my left knee hurting the day after legs..started last summer and it comes and goes..Afraid to get it checked out cause knees usually wind with surgery.

Careful. Make sure you have good flexibility in your hammies to you don't have more than needed stress building up on the knees. You ever try wraps?

[Captain Ahab]

Careful. Make sure you have good flexibility in your hammies to you don't have more than needed stress building up on the knees. You ever try wraps?

never tried wraps but I really think I need too. My hammies are rather large no more than I have worked them.


Think wraps will help the knees? Like I seriously am afraid I may need knee surgery in the future. But i'm stubborn and have to squat heavy all the time.

[ThomasG]

I don't know if it will help your certain type of knee problem but its worth a shot. Also hip flexor and hamstring flexibility will help.

[ThomasG]

Hit 355x5 on Dead tonight. Went up pretty good too. Definite 360 or maybe even 360x5 next week. If my phone will send the vid to my email I'll post it up.

[adio]

Took this tonight..Was going for 175x4 and busted out 6 reps..So I decided to film the next set..

185lbsx5

Not exactly the lift people want vids of, but I think its decent considering thats about how much I weigh.

http://s103.photobucket.com/albums/m122/deerhunt1988/?action=view&current=SS850013-1.flv

wish i could do that much..............

[adio]

actually busted a PR yesterday but it was on t-bar rows. who cares about seeing that. lol.

170x5

at least my back kept a lot of strength

i'm catchin up......... i did 4 reps of 135lbs on the t-bar yesterday

[ThomasG]

Hit 385x1 on squat I'll get a vid up next session, Tuesday, of 395x1.

[Alpine4life89]

Goddamn, how do you foos get so strong? I am 6'3 and 189 and i can't bench for shit. 155 max right now, and the most i ever did was 165. I lift hard every day and work all my body parts and still can't get over the fucking hump. I should be benching like 200 at my size easily.

[_AnGeL_]

deca............

[mackin]

Goddamn, how do you foos get so strong? I am 6'3 and 189 and i can't bench for shit. 155 max right now, and the most i ever did was 165. I lift hard every day and work all my body parts and still can't get over the fucking hump. I should be benching like 200 at my size easily.

make sure you're switching up exercises and not doing the same thing all the time.

don't just do flat bench, make sure you include some incline and decline.

i'm sure other people have more input.

[ThomasG]

Goddamn, how do you foos get so strong? I am 6'3 and 189 and i can't bench for shit. 155 max right now, and the most i ever did was 165. I lift hard every day and work all my body parts and still can't get over the fucking hump. I should be benching like 200 at my size easily.

Squat, Deadlift, eat. To keep it as simple as I can.

[Goremageddon]

running i think should be included in every routine. but meh.

[ThomasG]

Why?

Running has great cardiovascular benefits but I disagree it should be included in every routine. Lots of people don't run yet are still very healthy.

[Captain Ahab]

Bench 290 5 reps

Am doing a 5x5 and this was the first set..Pretty sure I could have gotten 7 reps out of this set.

Ended up doing 4 sets of 5 reps and the last set I could only get 4. Bout time to change routines!

http://s103.photobucket.com/albums/m122/deerhunt1988/?action=view&current=SS850001-1.flv

[mackin]

i'll try to get a video of me doing 300x5 sometime.

[adio]

i'll try to get a video of me doing 300x5 sometime.

no u won't..............:keke:

[ThomasG]

Nice presses DH!

Here's my first attempt ever at 405x1 YouTube - 405x1 ThomasG

Next set I hit 415x1 I'll get that vid up next.

[Goremageddon]

Nice presses DH!

Here's my first attempt ever at 405x1 YouTube - 405x1 ThomasG (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMoa8BmsFHI)

Next set I hit 415x1 I'll get that vid up next.

says en error has occured.


what do u mean by x1? u did 1 squat? or one set of squats? or one rep?

[Hairyballzonya]

Damn bro I cant wait till DH posts his upper thigh pics, I am really proud of him.

[Goremageddon]

whats the point of doing like one squat?


shouldnt u be doing a couple sets of reps?

[ThomasG]

says en error has occured.


what do u mean by x1? u did 1 squat? or one set of squats? or one rep?

Works for me? Still not work? 415x1 mean 415lbs for 1 rep.

[Hairyballzonya]

Sometimes only one squat is all it takes.

[Hairyballzonya]

One pump chump.

[Hairyballzonya]

I used to sleep with my dick inside my girlfriends anus sometimes.

[ThomasG]

whats the point of doing like one squat?


shouldnt u be doing a couple sets of reps?

Doing heavy singles is good for building strength. I don't only do singles but towards the end of my working sets, it's doubles and singles.

[Goremageddon]

Doing heavy singles is good for building strength. I don't only do singles but towards the end of my working sets, it's doubles and singles.

i highly doubt that.

im guessing the one squat with an enormous amount of weight is just to "show-off" and could be dangerous to ur muscles imo.

go low and do sets of reps and build teh muscle quit trying to do one of the most amount u can.

like thats going to do anything.

[Captain Ahab]

I can't see the vid either Thomas.


I don't think I have ever did below 4 reps on squats. May try 2 or 3 reps with heavy weight in the next few weeks just for a vid and to see how much I can squat.

[Alpine4life89]

Deerhunt is fucking crazy for pushing that much weigh without a spotter.

[Hairyballzonya]

That really isnt that much, im pretty much the 2nd strongest kid in my class.

[Goremageddon]

when u pull a muscle and come on here bitching bring it to this thread.

[ThomasG]

i highly doubt that.

im guessing the one squat with an enormous amount of weight is just to "show-off" and could be dangerous to ur muscles imo.

go low and do sets of reps and build teh muscle quit trying to do one of the most amount u can.

like thats going to do anything.


lol you're an obvious noob to strength training. It's only what I do for a living but what do I know....

[Captain Ahab]

Deerhunt is fucking crazy for pushing that much weigh without a spotter.

Been doing it for years.

I have a safety catch about halfway up the rack in case I get in trouble. Use it every once in a while. If I ever have any doubts about making another rep I go ahead and rack it.

I can remember one time on decline I did have to dump the weights. Put a nice dent in the floor. lol

Only time I ever have a spotter is when I am maxing. Which should be coming up soon.

[Captain Ahab]

i highly doubt that.

im guessing the one squat with an enormous amount of weight is just to "show-off" and could be dangerous to ur muscles imo.

go low and do sets of reps and build teh muscle quit trying to do one of the most amount u can.

like thats going to do anything.

How do you think those kids who don't look like they hardly even work out can squat 450lbs and such?

Low reps, mane.

I got some huge thighs but kids out there with smaller can squat more due to their training.

[Goremageddon]

sounds good. just making sure u guys know ur shit.

[pl8er]

i highly doubt that.

im guessing the one squat with an enormous amount of weight is just to "show-off" and could be dangerous to ur muscles imo.

go low and do sets of reps and build teh muscle quit trying to do one of the most amount u can.

like thats going to do anything.

You shouldn't highly doubt it, it is true.

Go look at Olympian bodybuilders routines. Some days they spend the entire day doing a single rep per set and only a small range of motion.

Do you get ripped and strong doing a single set, no. There are however huge advantages to doing it too. I will regularly do a full workout and attempt to max out on that muscle group. Sometimes, the max out is for the max weight...sometimes it is the number of reps at a very low weight.

[pl8er]

DH is a TANK...I actually get pissed about the potential he has and how he is just all party all the time (like how I'm talking about you like you aren't even here brah?).

Only thing I didn't' like in your vid was you fully extending like that. Seems like your elbows are taking a beating.

[Goremageddon]

DH is a TANK...I actually get pissed about the potential he has and how he is just all party all the time (like how I'm talking about you like you aren't even here brah?).

Only thing I didn't' like in your vid was you fully extending like that. Seems like your elbows are taking a beating.

his elbows are really pointy.

[ThomasG]

does the vid work for anyone else?? the 415x1 vid is coming as soon as I get an memory card adaptor either tomorrow or tonight if my roommate has one.

[Captain Ahab]

DH is a TANK...I actually get pissed about the potential he has and how he is just all party all the time (like how I'm talking about you like you aren't even here brah?).

Only thing I didn't' like in your vid was you fully extending like that. Seems like your elbows are taking a beating.

Once I get into grad school I will probably become beastly at a fairly low bf%. Won't have much time at all to party then. And I know I have a lot of potential, doesn't bother me you say that. lol. But I want to enjoy my last year of undergrad school as much as I can, if you know what I mean.

And that may very well be why my elbows hurt sometimes. I just have always done them that way.

[pl8er]

vid works fine for me.

[pl8er]

Once I get into grad school I will probably become beastly at a fairly low bf%. Won't have much time at all to party then. And I know I have a lot of potential, doesn't bother me you say that. lol. But I want to enjoy my last year of undergrad school as much as I can, if you know what I mean.

And that may very well be why my elbows hurt sometimes. I just have always done them that way.

So figure out where you should be extending too and put a block up there to prevent it from going further....

[Hairyballzonya]

I got some huge thighs.

I dont believe this.

[pl8er]

I'm getting close to my maximum potential (I'd say around 405) but I bet you could hit over 500 with your stature.

[pl8er]

I dont believe this.

there are a few pics around here of his legs...he has some shredded legs.

[mackin]

no u won't..............:keke:

:sneaky:

[Alpine4life89]

How much protein do you guys eat? And how important is it? I don't think i am getting big because i only eat about 100 grams of protein per day, and i am 187 pounds. I need to get some protein shakes and shit, but haven't had the moneys lately.

[mackin]

I feel weak in these threads. :fyi:

Do you guys have tons of people in your gyms that have chicken legs?
There are dudes that have huge upper bodies, and then my calfs are bigger than theirs. it's ridiculous.

Also, arching your back while benching is pretty horrible amirite? Some kid was benching next to me doing maybe 10 pounds more than me, but he almost broke in half because he arched so much. He would look at me to see if I noticed he was doing more than me too. lulz.

You guys are too jacked for me though.

[Goremageddon]

How much protein do you guys eat? And how important is it? I don't think i am getting big because i only eat about 100 grams of protein per day, and i am 187 pounds. I need to get some protein shakes and shit, but haven't had the moneys lately.

i remember seeing someone say a gram per lb but im not sure.

[mackin]

i remember seeing someone say a gram per lb but im not sure.

I've heard this a lot as well.

[Alpine4life89]

I want teh experts opinion. Deerhunt didn't get that massive without downing like 2 scoops of protein shakes per day, lol

[mackin]

I am the expert. You must eat many calories and have many proteins. :fyi:

[Goremageddon]

inject the proteins in ur butt i think hoss has a device u can use

[mackin]

http://nutrition.about.com/library/bl_nutrition_guide_men.htm

check it, yo.

[pl8er]

I cross my legs up over me so I can't arch as much.

I personally have never done 1gram/lb..not saying it isnt' right but just too much for me.

[Alpine4life89]

http://nutrition.about.com/library/bl_nutrition_guide_men.htm

check it, yo.

You need 377.3 grams of carbohydrates, 99.6 grams of fat, and 150.9 grams of protein per day for 3018 calories to maintain your goal weight of 210 pounds.

Cool shit man!

[mackin]

I cross my legs up over me so I can't arch as much.

I personally have never done 1gram/lb..not saying it isnt' right but just too much for me.

yeah I almost started crying when I saw this kid arching. He would seriously get it down to his chest, then push his hips, chest, etc straight up in the air. It looked like a struggle.

I wanted to go over and say something lol.

[mackin]

You need 377.3 grams of carbohydrates, 99.6 grams of fat, and 150.9 grams of protein per day for 3018 calories to maintain your goal weight of 210 pounds.

Cool shit man!

you better start eating lolz.

[pl8er]

You need 361 grams of carbohydrates, 95.3 grams of fat, and 144.4 grams of protein per day for 2887.7 calories to maintain your weight of 212 pounds.

You need 372.7 grams of carbohydrates, 98.4 grams of fat, and 149.1 grams of protein per day for 2981.7 calories to maintain your goal weight of 225 pounds.

[mackin]

lots of eating going on around here.

And obviously it isn't an exact science, but it's a good place to start anyway.

[Captain Ahab]

So figure out where you should be extending too and put a block up there to prevent it from going further....

huh?

I'm getting close to my maximum potential (I'd say around 405) but I bet you could hit over 500 with your stature.

No way in hell I will ever get close to that.

Now my brother has the stature to bench 500lbs. Hes 6'3 with a build very similar to mine. BUt he would work out a few months, quit a few months. Never really got anywhere but hes BIG naturally.

there are a few pics around here of his legs...he has some shredded legs.

hes seen them. he just keeps asking. lol.

How much protein do you guys eat? And how important is it? I don't think i am getting big because i only eat about 100 grams of protein per day, and i am 187 pounds. I need to get some protein shakes and shit, but haven't had the moneys lately.

When I am trying to gain, I have no idea. But at least 1g/lb bodyweight.

When I am cutting, I count my cals and proteinz. Shoot for closer to 1.5g/lb bodyweight then. Thats gonna be my goal when I start back cutting in January.


Do you guys have tons of people in your gyms that have chicken legs?
There are dudes that have huge upper bodies, and then my calfs are bigger than theirs. it's ridiculous.

Also, arching your back while benching is pretty horrible amirite? Some kid was benching next to me doing maybe 10 pounds more than me, but he almost broke in half because he arched so much. He would look at me to see if I noticed he was doing more than me too. lulz.


Calves are 75% genetics or more...Some people who don't even work out have great calves, while some who bust their ass struggle getting them up to par (me).

Now quads/hamstrings are where you can really tell if someone neglects lower body.




Arching back=very bad

I occasionally do it to get a last rep in. I focus on form now way more than I used to.

[mackin]

I'm talking like straight chicken legs. It looks like chop sticks.

And my legs are currently very weak. Finally grew a pair and am beginning to change that.

[pl8er]

huh?



No way in hell I will ever get close to that.

Now my brother has the stature to bench 500lbs. Hes 6'3 with a build very similar to mine. BUt he would work out a few months, quit a few months. Never really got anywhere but hes BIG naturally.



hes seen them. he just keeps asking. lol.



When I am trying to gain, I have no idea. But at least 1g/lb bodyweight.

When I am cutting, I count my cals and proteinz. Shoot for closer to 1.5g/lb bodyweight then. Thats gonna be my goal when I start back cutting in January.



Calves are 75% genetics or more...Some people who don't even work out have great calves, while some who bust their ass struggle getting them up to par (me).

Now quads/hamstrings are where you can really tell if someone neglects lower body.




Arching back=very bad

I occasionally do it to get a last rep in. I focus on form now way more than I used to.

Get to your correct extension and have someone mark it...just put something on the ceiling that comes down for you to bump.

I do agree that the protein intake is important (far more than I make it). Junior really has setup some nice plans for peeps on here and they work! I just have never felt good taking in that much protein.

[mackin]

you could put a string with a cute stuffed animal on it like people have in their garages.

[pl8er]

you could put a string with a cute stuffed animal on it like people have in their garages.

:rofl:

yeah that could work.....even just a rope dangling down would let him know he is going up too far.

[mackin]

Stuffed animal really helps you get pumped up though.

[Captain Ahab]

Get to your correct extension and have someone mark it...just put something on the ceiling that comes down for you to bump.

I do agree that the protein intake is important (far more than I make it). Junior really has setup some nice plans for peeps on here and they work! I just have never felt good taking in that much protein.
ah I see

And I worry way more about protein when I am cutting due to the caloric deficit.

My highest bench max was when I was eating whatever the fuck I wanted to and getting plastered 3 nights a week. lol.

you could put a string with a cute stuffed animal on it like people have in their garages.

LOL

:pedo:

[mackin]

LOL

:pedo:

:rofl:

use pedobear. you wont.

[ThomasG]

Arching your back is good for benching and helps fully utilize the chest and prevents torn pecs and shoulder joints.. Bridging the back however is a big time no no, unless you want to injure yourself. Always make sure your but, shoulders, and feet have contact.


Good.
http://www.criticalbench.com/images/bench-arch2.jpg

Bad
http://strength-oldschool.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/badbench.jpg

[Alpine4life89]

Arching your back is good for benching and helps fully utilize the chest and prevents torn pecs and shoulder joints.. Bridging the back however is a big time no no, unless you want to injure yourself. Always make sure your but, shoulders, and feet have contact.


Good.
http://www.criticalbench.com/images/bench-arch2.jpg

Bad
http://strength-oldschool.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/badbench.jpg

Dude, i've never seen anyone do it like that second pic. Not even close.

[mackin]

The kid that I was watching did it exactly like the second. He would like thrust his hips in the air lol

[ThomasG]

Heres the 415 squat

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1133996482931

[ThomasG]

Heres the 415 squat

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1133996482931

[Brian_smith06]

This thread is a great motivator. I actually started back up yesterday :D im nowhere near any of you though. My favorite lift is decline. I did 4 reps of 165 yesterday and it went 9,7,6,6

Nothing major but im pretty proud of myself. I have never broken the 200 barrier though :( However, I dont really care about the weight part. I just really want some 16" arms. That may sound huge to some and small to others but imo that is big enough to make me happy

[mackin]

Heres the 415 squat

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1133996482931
the cameraman should be a birth coach. sick weight, yo.
This thread is a great motivator. I actually started back up yesterday :D im nowhere near any of you though. My favorite lift is decline. I did 4 reps of 165 yesterday and it went 9,7,6,6

Nothing major but im pretty proud of myself. I have never broken the 200 barrier though :( However, I dont really care about the weight part. I just really want some 16" arms. That may sound huge to some and small to others but imo that is big enough to make me happy

you forgot about the rest of your body. :keke:

[Captain Ahab]

Heres the 415 squat

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1133996482931
Nice!


However, I dont really care about the weight part. I just really want some 16" arms.

how tall are you?

[Alpine4life89]

Been eating a shitload lately, lots of protein to gain weight. Every time i eat i feel like throwing up though because i'm used to eating small meals every hour or two.

[Brian_smith06]

you forgot about the rest of your body. :keke:

I just didnt mention them lol. I forgot what I did though :crap:



how tall are you?

Im 5'11" ish

[Captain Ahab]

I just didnt mention them lol. I forgot what I did though :crap:



Im 5'11" ish

16" is very reasonable then

i used to have a tad over 16" at 5'7"

[Goremageddon]

Bad
http://strength-oldschool.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/badbench.jpg

teh fail

[Brian_smith06]

16" is very reasonable then

i used to have a tad over 16" at 5'7"

thats good to hear. Like I said before im not looking to become a body builder by any means just have a decent amount of muscle mass.

[junior]

Hey all. Been a while since I've posted. Been busy with two full time jobs, and training several clients for shows lately.

As far as protein intake goes, a male needs 1 gram of protein per body pound in order to MAINTAIN the muscle they currently have. In order to GAIN muscle you need 1.5-2 grams of protein per body pound.

And Thomas is correct on proper form on bench. You SHOULD arch your back. only your shoulders and ass should be in contact with the bench.

[Alpine4life89]

As far as protein intake goes, a male needs 1 gram of protein per body pound in order to MAINTAIN the muscle they currently have. In order to GAIN muscle you need 1.5-2 grams of protein per body pound

Thanks. I never looked at it that way. It's kind of like you have to eat a certain amount of calories to maintain your body weight. I'm just going to start eating anything that has lots of protein, even if i'm not hungry.

[junior]

Thanks. I never looked at it that way. It's kind of like you have to eat a certain amount of calories to maintain your body weight. I'm just going to start eating anything that has lots of protein, even if i'm not hungry.

Best way to get your protein intake up is with shakes. The two main types of protein powder you should take are an isolate and a casein. An isolate is absorbed by the body very rapidly, so it is best to take right in the morning, and immediately after your workout. A casein protein breaks down very slowly, so it is best to take right before you go to bed, so your body can use it throughout the entire night to replenish muscle tissue. Just make sure that you eat as many, if not, more, solid food meals as you do protein shakes in a day.

[ThomasG]

Next ME Dead session I'll have a vid.. How about everyone else, DH, PL8?

[Captain Ahab]

I haven't worked out in 2 1/2 weeks. Hunting season, finals, partying........


Taken a toll on me........No vids from me anytime soon. I'd be ashamed.

[pl8er]

I need to take a flip with me to the gym to record some shit. I'm lifting well right now actually.

[ThomasG]

Nice, I'm in a good stride as well. Finally Dead lifted 405 for the first time. I've been bad about bringing the camera but I leave it in my car now so I'll have it with me more often.

[pl8er]

My head about explodes when I DL that much

[pl8er]

just more of technique. I'd say a good number of people could do that

[mackin]

I'd say I can't. :)

[pl8er]

You could within a short period of time....say half year

[mackin]

I can't wait until I'm home for a month. Then I can actually space out meals. I'm eating a lot up here, but it's basically a real meal twice a day, and then peanut butter bagels, beef sticks, etc.. throughout the day/night.

Thomas, your recipe for those protein/calorie bars is delicious. I'm eating those now too.

[Captain Ahab]

My head about explodes when I DL that much

I hate deadlifting much heavier than about 5 reps. One time I had to take 3 weeks off cause I started having these killer pains in the back of my head after trying to deadlift really heavy.

Same pains happened when I tried squatting for 2 reps once.

Still have no clue what the pains were really. Right above my neck on the lower back of my head.

[Alpine4life89]

I squat 270

[ThomasG]

I hate deadlifting much heavier than about 5 reps. One time I had to take 3 weeks off cause I started having these killer pains in the back of my head after trying to deadlift really heavy.

Same pains happened when I tried squatting for 2 reps once.

Still have no clue what the pains were really. Right above my neck on the lower back of my head.

Google Exercise Induced Headache. I used to get it during certain Plyometric and compound movements.

[Alpine4life89]

Squatted 300 today.

[tapout]

wewt

[Alpine4life89]

is that good for my size? I hear some people saying that 300 isn't that big of a deal for someone my size, but i don't see how someone my size could do much more.

[bigtoyota479]

Instead of patting yourself on the back, try a reach around. I hear they are more fun.

[mackin]

is that good for my size? I hear some people saying that 300 isn't that big of a deal for someone my size, but i don't see how someone my size could do much more.

You're great, sweetheart! :grin3:

[gymfreak101]

got 405 x 3 on the bench today, but weighed in at 261 also. I am fat as hell right now.

[tapout]

got 405 x 3 on the bench today, but weighed in at 261 also. I am fat as hell right now.

this. All of it.

Well, except the fact that I benched yesterday, and weigh 267. Feel like Im acting like a bitch about my weight. lol

gonna try and squeeze into my bench shirt this Sunday and get that elusive 500.

[gymfreak101]

this. All of it.

Well, except the fact that I benched yesterday, and weigh 267. Feel like Im acting like a bitch about my weight. lol

gonna try and squeeze into my bench shirt this Sunday and get that elusive 500.

Tried the shirt before and hurt my shoulder trying to sqeeze into it lol. Seen my little bro put up 505 with the shirt on though. And I hope the mirror in the bathroom is fogged up when I get out because I don't want to see how fat I am.

[junior]

got 405 x 3 on the bench today, but weighed in at 261 also. I am fat as hell right now.

this. All of it.

Well, except the fact that I benched yesterday, and weigh 267. Feel like Im acting like a bitch about my weight. lol

gonna try and squeeze into my bench shirt this Sunday and get that elusive 500.

Nice pushes. One day I'll be up there with you big boys!

I just benched tonight and did 385 for 2 plus 1 forced. seem to be stuck there for now. Haven't been able to focus on my training as much these last few months. Getting the gym back on track is taking up a crap load of my time.

I'm pretty happy though for being a 5'4" 200lb. midget!

Good luck on the 500 mark, Tapout. There's no way I'll ever see that day.

[Captain Ahab]

Glad to know I'm not the only one feeling guilty about my weight.

When do you guys plan on starting to cut?

[gymfreak101]

Glad to know I'm not the only one feeling guilty about my weight.

When do you guys plan on starting to cut?

Just got back from pt with my division we ran alot and did alot of plyo work but I just ate a bagel loaded with cream cheese. Going to try to lose 30 lbs by may because we are going on a Disney cruise.

[pl8er]

405 is an amazing mark to hit! Tapout, 500 scares me LOL. I've never tried a bench shirt, maybe I should give that go. I'm not doing static lifts lately so I'm stuck at 365...think I hit a 370 or 375 at some point, but it is cloudy.

As for the weight gain, suck it up bitches. I go through it too. Looking like a fluffy dough boy now means a cut up monster later. Just don't look in mirrors.

[gymfreak101]

405 is an amazing mark to hit! Tapout, 500 scares me LOL. I've never tried a bench shirt, maybe I should give that go. I'm not doing static lifts lately so I'm stuck at 365...think I hit a 370 or 375 at some point, but it is cloudy.

As for the weight gain, suck it up bitches. I go through it too. Looking like a fluffy dough boy now means a cut up monster later. Just don't look in mirrors.

I am not sure how much weight the shirt can add to the bench but it is alot. Basically its holds your arms straight out were you can't even bend them without a weight load on them. I never look in the mirror anymore besides when I shave. I gained more weight than my wife when she was pregnant this time.

[pl8er]

I'm at 220 currently....kinda stuck....working for 225 or 230

[gymfreak101]

I'm at 220 currently....kinda stuck....working for 225 or 230

your weight or your bench?

[pl8er]

weight...bench is 365ish (i swear I hit 370 for a max rep, just cannot recall how long ago now :()

[gymfreak101]

weight...bench is 365ish (i swear I hit 370 for a max rep, just cannot recall how long ago now :()

I don't know my max, weightlifting to me is about the illusion that I am strong more than I really am. Plus I get mentally defeated when I try to max.

[pl8er]

I'd love to see 405...i just need some extra strength training I think.

[gymfreak101]

I'd love to see 405...i just need some extra strength training I think.

I have got 445 back in 06. Honestly on the bench I tell people I work out with to get used to holding heavy weight if they want to move up. Just unrack it hold it rack it and mentally prepare yourself for it, I need to know I have control of it before I try to press it.

[Porch Monkey]

:skeet:

[Alpine4life89]

this. All of it.

Well, except the fact that I benched yesterday, and weigh 267. Feel like Im acting like a bitch about my weight. lol

gonna try and squeeze into my bench shirt this Sunday and get that elusive 500.

What is your bench without a bench shirt?

[J31Bro]

What is your bench without a bench shirt?

Die?

[mackin]

What is your bench without a bench shirt?

It's pretty good for his size. He's not sure if it is though because people have been telling him it isn't that good for his size. :domo:

[_AnGeL_]

http://rlv.zcache.com/be_the_bench_shirt-p2354646679899647273pvi_400.jpg

[Captain Ahab]

Just got back from pt with my division we ran alot and did alot of plyo work but I just ate a bagel loaded with cream cheese. Going to try to lose 30 lbs by may because we are going on a Disney cruise.

I see. I'm gonna aim for 6lbs a month and am starting again in Jan.

I don't know my max, weightlifting to me is about the illusion that I am strong more than I really am. Plus I get mentally defeated when I try to max.

Well after cutting up last summer I have decided I'd a lot rather be the leanest mofo out there than the biggest/stoutest. Biggest/stoutest used to be my goal, but I liked being lean wayyyyyyyyy too much.

I have never been one to max much. I actually haven't maxed in a year and a half.

http://rlv.zcache.com/be_the_bench_shirt-p2354646679899647273pvi_400.jpg

:hilarious:
rep'd

[pl8er]

I'm going to use the maple syrup drink for 10 days to cut down.

[Captain Ahab]

wtf

never heard of that

[_AnGeL_]

:hilarious:
rep'd


thnx :)

[adio]

wtf

never heard of that

google 'master cleanse'

[Porch Monkey]

and hope you're not a diabetic

[mackin]

I'm going to use the maple syrup drink for 10 days to cut down.

is that the diet that Kelly used in The Office?

[Captain Ahab]

Wtf

why not just stick to a regular, high protein cutting diet

[mackin]

Wtf

why not just stick to a regular, high protein cutting diet

This cleanses the body. Whatever that means lol.

[pl8er]

Wtf

why not just stick to a regular, high protein cutting diet

Because I like to aggravate you :P

Na, I want to clean out my system and get to a really strict diet after. I put some pretty bad things into my body and want to start fresh.

[Captain Ahab]

System cleanout..hmm...Maybe I need to do a detox after all the alcohol I have consumed this semester.

No more partying the rest of my senior year...Partied out anyway..
Put on *gasp* 27lbs since August.

[mackin]

System cleanout..hmm...Maybe I need to do a detox after all the alcohol I have consumed this semester.

No more partying the rest of my senior year...Partied out anyway..
Put on *gasp* 27lbs since August.

What the hell are you going to do if you aren't partying?? :drunk:

[Captain Ahab]

Same thing I did this past Spring/Summer.

Party maybe once every month. Not get near the pussy I get when I party. Turkey hunt. Focus on getting into grad school.

All for the sake of getting cut.

[mackin]

dedication ^

[ThomasG]

Floor press
255+chain weight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyPCU6fu4Lc

[Spider Monkey]

WTF is a chain weight for?

[pl8er]

Floor press
255+chain weight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyPCU6fu4Lc

Weird, I just did these on Monday. 315 for me. I find these to be really easy compared to a regular bench press.

[pl8er]

You almost turned your head...that would have ended badly.

[ThomasG]

Weird, I just did these on Monday. 315 for me. I find these to be really easy compared to a regular bench press.

Good press! If you can floor press more than your bench then your bench technique is off or you triceps are ridiculously stronger than your chest. Correct your form and I guarantee your numbers will go up. How's your leg drive and arch while bench pressing?

Couple vids from tonight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCpeDbLQ3aY

140x15 incline DB Press

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K9MGHJXq8o

[Captain Ahab]

Floor press sounds interesting. If i had someone who'd fucking spot for once i'd try it.

[ThomasG]

Floor press sounds interesting. If i had someone who'd fucking spot for once i'd try it.

Yea its a great ME exercise and really help with locking out and finishing through on the bench press.

[Alpine4life89]

Are those 140 each!!!!??

[Pop Da Hatch]

no way those are 70 per.

[mackin]

Are those 140 each!!!!??
lol


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCpeDbLQ3aY

AIR BALLLLLLLL!!

[Alpine4life89]

I only squat 300 and bench 195, does that qualify for a vid?

[mackin]

yes. lets see your form.

[Pootie]

I only squat 300 and bench 195, does that qualify for a vid?

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w235/thekefren/GIF%20War/shenanigans.gif

[Alpine4life89]

Here is me squatting 300. Some say it isn't a full squat and i just tell them to fuck off. I keep my base narrow anyways.

http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/endofdays89/?action=view&current=S7300394.flv

[mackin]

wtf that was a half squat. Don't even tell me to fuck off either. :fyi:

[Alpine4life89]

no, it was about 90%.

[ThomasG]

Here is me squatting 300. Some say it isn't a full squat and i just tell them to fuck off. I keep my base narrow anyways.

http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/endofdays89/?action=view&current=S7300394.flv


Welp, you might as well tell me to fuck off too cause that was no where near parallel. Don't take it as an insult just work on your form bro you'll get there.

[Alpine4life89]

and this is? I went down further than this dude.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLwPTWWcx8c

[ThomasG]

No you didn't.

Squats from a front view is the worst angle. He may have been slightly above parallel some federations are sub-parallel but again shitty angle for a squat. Parallel is where the knee meets the crease of the hip.

[Alpine4life89]

Well, look at his base. I was much narrower, i'm sure if i went anywhere near as wide as him i would have went down all the way no problem. I'll go wider next time then.

[mackin]

90% of a 70% squat. :fyi:

[Alpine4life89]

Stop hatin brah, what can you squat????

[mackin]

Stop hatin brah, what can you squat????

lol I'm fucking with you. But that really wasn't a full squat. Just making sure you know.

I haven't been able to squat recently because I got shingles which makes my lower back hella fucking sore. Once I get back into squats I will try to get heavy with it, but like always, no spotter.

[Alpine4life89]

lol I'm fucking with you. But that really wasn't a full squat. Just making sure you know.

I haven't been able to squat recently because I got shingles which makes my lower back hella fucking sore. Once I get back into squats I will try to get heavy with it, but like always, no spotter.

i wasn't pissed dude, lol.

[mackin]

holla. respek. http://tarmojuristo.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/ali-g.jpg

[Pootie]

Here is me squatting 300. Some say it isn't a full squat and i just tell them to fuck off. I keep my base narrow anyways.

http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/endofdays89/?action=view&current=S7300394.flv

That's not 300lbs

[ThomasG]

a narrow stance is no excuse to do half squats. Why do you keep it narrow? A narrow stance is a fine variation to do but not always. Get a little bit wider go to parallel or below and post another vid :).

[pl8er]

Good press! If you can floor press more than your bench then your bench technique is off or you triceps are ridiculously stronger than your chest. Correct your form and I guarantee your numbers will go up. How's your leg drive and arch while bench pressing?

Couple vids from tonight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCpeDbLQ3aY

140x15 incline DB Press

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K9MGHJXq8o

I max 365 on bench. Good point on the leg and arch but I keep my legs up and crossed for everything but max lifts. Also toe-in so when I am heavy I still cannot arch up.

Floor press sounds interesting. If i had someone who'd fucking spot for once i'd try it.

You can do 225-275 without spot big boi, no question about it. Floor bench is way easier than regular bench IMO

Here is me squatting 300. Some say it isn't a full squat and i just tell them to fuck off. I keep my base narrow anyways.

http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/endofdays89/?action=view&current=S7300394.flv

Good job! I would recommend working lighter weights to build up form...but you handled that nicely.


Side note....took my first dosage of jack3d today. Off to the gym...will report back later.

[pl8er]

I have to work on FORM for squat hardcore. I worked out with 225 yesterday and if my lil sis wasn't there, it would have been bad. I'm always crossing the knees over the toes and shit. The weight is nothing to me however.

[Pootie]

b
Side note....took my first dosage of jack3d today. Off to the gym...will report back later.

Let me know how that works for you might try it out.

[ThomasG]

I max 365 on bench. Good point on the leg and arch but I keep my legs up and crossed for everything but max lifts. Also toe-in so when I am heavy I still cannot arch up.





Sooo? Do you floor press more or bench more?

[pl8er]

I never tried maxing out on floor....just something I do really. Only about twice a quarter.

Jack3d is scary strong and I'm a big time energy guy. I have read that you will fail drug tests on it though so that is a bit scary.

It made me high pretty much instantly and I had a great lift day, Saturday's usually are though. I'll give feedback on how well it really works after another dose.

[Alpine4life89]

That's not 300lbs

yes it is.

[Alpine4life89]

a narrow stance is no excuse to do half squats. Why do you keep it narrow? A narrow stance is a fine variation to do but not always. Get a little bit wider go to parallel or below and post another vid :).

Squat day is tomorrow so i will do another video, i might even be able to add some more weight hopefully.

[ThomasG]

Squat day is tomorrow so i will do another video, i might even be able to add some more weight hopefully.

Sweet man I look forward to it.

[ThomasG]

I never tried maxing out on floor....just something I do really. Only about twice a quarter.

Jack3d is scary strong and I'm a big time energy guy. I have read that you will fail drug tests on it though so that is a bit scary.

It made me high pretty much instantly and I had a great lift day, Saturday's usually are though. I'll give feedback on how well it really works after another dose.

Where did you purchase your jack3d from? On bb.com they have it for 26.99. I've been reading reviews on it seems like good shit.

[pl8er]

Where did you purchase your jack3d from? On bb.com they have it for 26.99. I've been reading reviews on it seems like good shit.

Ebay. 28.95 with free shipping. BB.com is 26.99 and 5.99 shipping.

[pl8er]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280433363773&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2108wt_939

[pl8er]

Link may not work because that is from my ebay account.

[mackin]

I never tried maxing out on floor....just something I do really. Only about twice a quarter.

Jack3d is scary strong and I'm a big time energy guy. I have read that you will fail drug tests on it though so that is a bit scary.

It made me high pretty much instantly and I had a great lift day, Saturday's usually are though. I'll give feedback on how well it really works after another dose.

Have you used it again? I am curious about this.

[adio]

no, it was about 90%.

i can see that

[ThomasG]

Weight lifting bands came today!! Jack3d should be here any day now, really slow shipping.... I'm excited to add both of these tools into my training!

[ThomasG]

Nope :(

[ThomasG]

420x1. Went up good to. Didn't even have to grind it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCcoJ_XE9n0

[Alpine4life89]

Are you sure thats not 405?

[CockMuncher]

Here is a vid of my friend dead lifting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ypYPtQcEzs

[ThomasG]

Are you sure thats not 405?

Hmmmm y'know, now that you mention lets add this shiz up. 45x8=405+5+5+2.5+2.5=??? I really don't know :(.

What was I thinking, putting thought and planning into my routine with set weights and percentages when I can't even do math?

[tapout]

lulz

[power-fanatic07]

since when does 45x8 equal 405 :confused:

im glad i saw this thread though, need to start lifting regularly again

[tapout]

since when does 45x8 equal 405 :confused:

im glad i saw this thread though, need to start lifting regularly again
THe bar is 45lbs

[pl8er]

Jesus people.....if he says its 420, at least believe that or take the time to see the smaller plates at the end and just take a GUESS that he has the same on the other side.

[tapout]

Uh oh, someone hasn't taken their happy meds this morning.

[pl8er]

for realz :P Actually headed to lift right now.

Does annoy me when people who nothing of lifting try to reinvent the wheel though (you sure that is X, or you know you are not doing that right). Put up or shut up.

[power-fanatic07]

so the statement should have read 45x9. gotcha though.

back when i was lifting a few years ago i benched 335. i also weigh about 250 so im sure i could get it up a tad more

[pl8er]

so the statement should have read 45x9. gotcha though.

back when i was lifting a few years ago i benched 335. i also weigh about 250 so im sure i could get it up a tad more

kinda assumed that you know how much a bar weighs...if he said 45X9 we would have called HIM stupid because he would have been unbalanced.

But dude, I'm giving you shit and just shit. 335 is an impressive bench! Whats holding you back from starting back up?

[pl8er]

also

:wave:

welcome to the forum :) Glad to have you.

[power-fanatic07]

kinda assumed that you know how much a bar weighs...if he said 45X9 we would have called HIM stupid because he would have been unbalanced.

But dude, I'm giving you shit and just shit. 335 is an impressive bench! Whats holding you back from starting back up?

well lately ive been working 5-6 12 hour days so im tired as fuck when i get off work but i just moved into my new house a few months ago so im thinking of just buying a bench and some freeweights for the garage. already have a couple sets of db's. that floor press looks pretty interesting, gonna have to try that one out

[power-fanatic07]

also

:wave:

welcome to the forum :) Glad to have you.

preciate it, i joined last year when SM bant me on ca.com. he got butt hurt about something i said :shrug: lulz

[ThomasG]

for realz :P Actually headed to lift right now.

Does annoy me when people who nothing of lifting try to reinvent the wheel though (you sure that is X, or you know you are not doing that right). Put up or shut up.

Word.

[adio]

how much do the ez curl bar weigh?? back in high school, they were 25 lbs. still the case?

[pl8er]

all but one of ours weighs 25 at my gym. I believe the other is 27.5 or 30.

[adio]

yay!!

[ThomasG]

They vary. Most of the time I've seen them at 15lbs. But not to long ago I was using a 32lb one. Just weigh it on the scale at the gym, that's what I do.

[ThomasG]

Rough draft training vid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2z51OTiNMg

[Captain Ahab]

lol @ fatass in background of first part

Fuck that jump roping. Looks like you had an audience in the background.

VERY nice vertical jump

Why the chains and bands on bench though? What benefit do you get aside from just adding heavier weight on a standard flat bench.

[Captain Ahab]

So tapout, did you ever get 500lbs with the bench shirt>?

[mackin]

Why the chains and bands on bench though? What benefit do you get aside from just adding heavier weight on a standard flat bench.

the further you push, the harder it gets.

I think. Maybe that helps something lol.

[Captain Ahab]

I want to press with midgets hanging from both sides of the bar

[ThomasG]

the further you push, the harder it gets.

I think. Maybe that helps something lol.

Yea for chains that how simple it really is. You can't just coast through the lockout bands and chains make the tension a lot more heavy at the top.

Bands you can set up in many different ways.

To sum it up bands increase the time of maximal or near maximal force and increase the eccentric load which lead to increased strength. They also decrease deceleration so the movements are more like the movements in sports and allow you to work at close to maximum power output throughout the entire range of motion.


http://www.elitefts.com/documents/science_behind_bands_and_chains_.htm

A lot more effective that just using straight weight. It makes the sessions so much fucking harder though.

[ThomasG]

Wtf why arent all you other lifters posting vids? Don't be a pussy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-bxp8lR6hg

[mackin]

I'm not strong enough for any worthwhile videos. Good job though.

[Alpine4life89]

The fuck, you got that without a spotter. You can easily do 450. You don't look like you can do that much though.

[ThomasG]

I'm not strong enough for any worthwhile videos. Good job though.

I don't care how strong you are as long as you go at it with intensity.

The fuck, you got that without a spotter. You can easily do 450. You don't look like you can do that much though.

I don't like having a spotter when I squat. If I cant get it I just dump it on the pins.

[Captain Ahab]

i won't be doing anything but getting weaker as I cut.

but heres a vid from yesterday.not bad considering I only worked out chest 1 time from mid-November til January 6. This was my 3rd chest workout since I got back in my routine the 6th. Strength comes back so quick its amazing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86xmQY1bYNw


Shoulda took a vid back at the beginning of November. Think I could of got 335x4 possibly but had noone around to spot me.

[ThomasG]

Strong pressing I cant even hit 3 plates for a single yet :(. I'm a little confused on what you're doing with your feet though.

[pl8er]

I'd post vids but I only got 300lbs at home and would look like a queer at the gym (not saying you do, but I don't bring people along on Sat when I do my heavy days so I can't just be like "here bro, record me")

Until I go past 305, I keep my legs up in the air and crossed. Keeps my back flat as soon as I hit 3 plates, I switch to floor.

[pl8er]

I'm not strong enough for any worthwhile videos. Good job though.

I think you are misunderstanding why I like these videos. It doesn't matter to me how much, I like seeing the different techniques and it helps to give each other advice on the stuff we are doing (perhaps incorrectly).

Always someone who can lift more brah. You shouldn't ever be disappointed in your best.

[Porch Monkey]

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

[mackin]

I think you are misunderstanding why I like these videos. It doesn't matter to me how much, I like seeing the different techniques and it helps to give each other advice on the stuff we are doing (perhaps incorrectly).

Always someone who can lift more brah. You shouldn't ever be disappointed in your best.

I suppose. I would also look like a queer asking some kid to record me lol.

[Captain Ahab]

Strong pressing I cant even hit 3 plates for a single yet :(. I'm a little confused on what you're doing with your feet though.

I just noticed that. lol. When I decline my feet won't even touch the ground. ha . short legs.

I'd post vids but I only got 300lbs at home and would look like a queer at the gym (not saying you do, but I don't bring people along on Sat when I do my heavy days so I can't just be like "here bro, record me")

Until I go past 305, I keep my legs up in the air and crossed. Keeps my back flat as soon as I hit 3 plates, I switch to floor.

I suppose. I would also look like a queer asking some kid to record me lol.
x3. ahahaha. Never even worked out at a gym but a few times but theres no way I'd ask for someone to record me unless I was the biggest baddest mofo that worked out there.

May try the legs crossed thing. My main focus is keeping my butt and shoulders on the bench on the last heavy rep or two I push up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QajCzsYcqxM

Okay so I got tired of watching shoulder presses and shrugs.

Was hoping for some heavy benches, deads, or squats.