Once you get through the pain, you'll definitely be able to pull more as your grip will no longer be a limiting factor. The ROM is also slightly decreased compared to mixed grip.

Anyways, haven't checked up on this thread for a while:

Still currently sitting around 162-165lb, and hit a close-grip bench PR of 225x15 yesterday.

Haven't attempted a 315 bench yet since I failed at lockout ~4 months ago, but I definitely feel it's there. One more 5-week training cycle before I go for a (hopefully) new 1RM.

that dude is fucking half yeti, the speed on his 2nd attempt was unreal looked like 135

man you're definitely over 315 normal grip if u can get 225 for 15 cgbp i think. pretty nuts, almost double bw

In the NSFW section (can't have ads on a drugs thread)

adidas Men's Power Perfect 2 Shoes - White | adidas Canada

40% off right now, so they're $72+tax

Usually they exclude these kind of shoes from the sale, so better order them soon lol

Anyone know how hard these shoes are? Can I just wear them around the gym? I don't care about wearing them down. I just hate switching shoes back and forth

I walk around with my Adipowers (Which has a very stiff heel) all day at the gym. The Power Perfects are definitely softer.

Finally back in the 3 plate 1rm range for bench press. Haven't hit 315 since gr12:alone:

^ I was doing 225 for like a double in grade 12 l 0 l

315 for 16

Dood you have a sick beard.

awesome man. do 405x8+ next!

I have had these shoes for a few years now. Very happy with them. Perfectly fine for wearing around the gym.

Wish that my calves would grow:alone:

those of you with the mpow, how do you deal with the cord not going to one side and tugging on the other side lol so dam annoying

how do you deadlift then?

You be an instantneedle and hit a bench record :alone:

Quick video I thought some would enjoy. 17 Year old Sara Ahmed 69kg (152lbs) Egyptian olympic lifter squats 397lbs, 418lbs, and 440lbs for singles.


Rich

I let the cord hang in front.

Just bought the SBD knee sleeves in a Large from innerstengthproducts at the Richmond oval. Felt fine there, but i just tried them on again for 5 mins straight and it started to cut off my circulation. Does anyone know if it will stretch overtime?

Didn't know Innerstrength was having a booth...would have been the perfect time to grab a pair of SBD wrist wraps + save on shipping, but I have school today :fuuuuu:

Thinking about adding some dip bars to my squat rack this year, tired of doing bench dips.

Has anyone ever used the bars below? The ebay one is a lot cheaper, but looks pretty shitty using set screws to hold it in place...

Pair Power Rack Adjustable Width DIP Attachments FOR 1" Safety Bars Cushion Grip | eBay


http://www.amazon.com/Titan-Attachme...ywords=dip+bar

What are your ohp's numbers in relation to bench press.

Any of you guys use compression leggings? Just got some from under armour, and never had them before so im not sure if youre supposed to wear boxers or not lol bought it mainly as i am hoping to start running outside a few times a week

You'll get used to it eventually. It stretches a tiny bit, you'll get used to it in a few uses.

boxers under compression shorts, I can only imagine how uncomfortable that must feel :fuckthatshit: