@FlatsFarmer the shoes are Nike flywire free 5.0 tr. they are the flattest non squish sole I have. I used to run 30-40 miles a week. I didn’t like these for that because they were too firm on the road.
Quit running because I blew out an achellies after switching to hokas the footbeds were way to soft like running on pillows. Anyway…pics 
Busted, dirty old shoe pics!
I understand Somatypes and Neurotypes are silly, controversial ideas, but man, it’s wild how two dudes with skinny legs, who train the same, and log their workouts the same, wear the same fucking shoes! Or the other guy with a messed up hip has the same first name as I do. Guys who like the assistance lifts I like enjoy the same music I do. It’s crazy.
Haha!
Just like my legs! That’s why we both Deadlift with High Hips and lots of low back.
Speaking of deads, the recent video is a big improvement from early January’s video. Shins are way more vertical and the motion is much smoother. More of a Hip motion, and less of a leg press into a back extension, if that makes sense. So it looks like you’re on the right track!
Have you thought about using a lifting belt in your training?
@FlatsFarmer. Thx. I agree the form is better.
Belt… yeah thought about it. I will get one eventually. I thought shoes first. I did get some elbow and knee sleeves.
Knee sleeves are 7mm rocktape
Elbow sleeves are schiek.
I want to add a sling shot, wrist wraps, a belt, and shoes. Doing some research on shoes now.
For the belt. I’m thinking a leather belt with a single prong. Don’t really know any more about a belt than that…
I’m thinking I’ll get some sabos for shoes in the next month. But who knows after that.
Just kind of starting to take the next steps
It’s cool that you did RDLs, Defecit Deadlift, Rack Pull, Snatch Grip Rack Pull, DL with pause, and regular deadlift improved.
The variety didn’t distort your technique. It enhanced it.
Right on man. After reading a ton and watching you tubes, and reading through sheiko, and others I tried to build the accessories to enhance DL while supporting the squat. I want the DL to get 500+, squat 350-400, before I ever try to bench 315. At 43 I’ve got to work smarter and build efficient time is not on my side. If you see something to help I’m always open to advice…doesn’t mean I’ll take it 
. But it will be weighed and applied to the degree it would be effective for my goals. 3 plate bench, 4 plate squat, 5 plate DL before 50yrs old.
Thinking I want to pull 600 on the DL. Currently I’m trying to build the back strong and thick…a platform for the bench.
Measurement Day
Am: 238. Pm: 240
BF%: 17.14. (12,30,10)
Fat: 41.1
LBM: 198.8
Neck: 17
Shoulders: 51.75
Chest: 45.5
Ribs: 42
Belly button: 41.75
Waist: 41
R/L
Bicep: 15.5/15.75
Forearm: 12.25/12.5
Thigh: 25/24.5
Calf: 16/16
Tape is up everywhere. Weight is up. BF is up. Up up up…hard to explain with what is supposed to be a deficit. A piece of cake yesterday for wife’s birthday didn’t add 2 lbs. I’ve been up on average this week 2-3 lbs
I think you’re using a great approach to lifting. If you can build and develop athletes in the Field House, you can build your body and your develop lifts the same way. You’re already on a roll, just keep rolling.
2/12/18: Bench day
Bench:
45x10
95x5
115x5
155x3
185x3 felt heavy af
+195x8 rep pr
?205x4
?205x1
Paused bench
175x5
155x5x5.
Today I couldn’t find the groove. Missed the landing point with 185 multiple times and again with 195 or more reps would have happened. Was missing low belly side down on the sternum and couldn’t seem to find the groove.
The paused 155 was money on the groove but alas the work was done.
Incline: workout was total shit just going through the motions at this point.
95x8, 115x8, 135x6, 135x6
Wide lat pulls: 50x10, 110x20,20,20
Found this groove easily
Bent over barbell rows;
45x10, 155x18,17,15 new rep max
DB hammer curls:
30x20,20,20 hold weight for one more week
Kickbacks:
30x20,20,20 one more week
Decided to just land this in the experience in the gym pile and be done.
Pull-ups: goal (24)
1st set: 5
2nd set: 5
3rd set: 5
4th set : post workout. Yeah right…0
5th set: 6 (3hrs post workout)
6th set: 3 (done). 24!
Aye good luck man my goal is to add some significant poundage to my sbd as well.
The only stat that matters
That’s odd weight going up, if on a true deficit.
But you are chasing two birds: strength and muscles on the one side - and losing fat on the other.
That is very difficult to my knowledge.
Strength yes - muscles takes some skill and a very precise approach.
There were an article her on TN about cycling 2 weeks of 500 cal deficit then 2 weeks on maintenance.
If you decide to try something other than Keto.
But it has worked for you, can’t deny that.
Input is much appreciated. This keto cycle is the most odd cycle I have ever been on or recorded. I had cake with whole milk on back to back days before the Sunday weigh in. So I’m assuming it is a carb water grab. You are correct that this keto cycle has not worked for me. It’s odd because I have lost 50lbs in the past on keto. I’ve lifted and lost weight on keto. But this time I held weight and held BF on keto…while running a deficit (I think). My calories must be too high is all I can guess.
I am having a bit of a maintance week this week and then need to decide how I plan to move forward. Keto is not working like I want. I have a trip planned to the casino late this week. (Good luck on the diet there). Then next week I need to figure out how to progress.
Not thinking about it today…
So this was my problem on keto. You’re eating 70% of your calories from fat (ideally), and only 5% from carbs. Then, you eat carbs (cake) and now you’re no longer in keto and your body stores all of that fat instead of converting it to ketones. It’s like carb roulette.
You have to be so strict on the macros, and you’re playing with fire with all of that fat. When you slip (carbs/cake), it seems like all of that fat gets stored and your body switches to carbs/glucose.
If you can stay keto, it definitely works. But, it seems like, one false move and you are fucked.
Today’s bench was trash. I think I’m trying to fight off the flu…kid has been down since Friday. I felt off this morning but I don’t know if it is due to cake or illness…
No worries…pressing ahead and learning.
Oh Hog I think you misunderstood me.
I meant that keto was working for you, perhaps not this cycle. But I don’t think it’s the keto that doesn’t work, I just think that you’re not in a deficit any more.
And no matter what you’re on the laws still counts. If your intake of cals is less than you burns you’re losing weight, if intake is higher you gain. And some of it has to be fat, at least at our age I think.
Long post here, I just wanted to make sure you understood me. I think keto works for you. I don’t think I could do it. Counting calories works for me. I’m trying to get about 1 gram protein pr lbs body weight. The rest just have to be in my limits.
Rest day:
Switched over to carbs. Less than 200g carbs daily from clean carb sources. Honey, oats, veggies, sweet potatoes
Daily calories: 2500
Pull-ups
Set1: 5
Set2: 5
Set3: 5
Set4: 5
Set5: 6 done (26 reps.)
2100+/- calories. Protein 218, Carb 148, Fat 71.
Plan to stay under calories while I learn to fill out the diet. Basing off of Protien 200-300g, Carb less than 200, fat low but not restrictive. Good fats allowed…
Bonus set: 5
Just stumbled across this, in!
Thx for the follow. Welcome to my old lifter log…
