[quote]slimsaw00 wrote:
-Grip is killing my pull, any suggestions?
-Matt[/quote]
Mixed grip? I hear it recommended a lot for grip issues. I’m going to try it on my next Dead day. I noticed on my 210 that my grip was starting to feel a little weak. If you figure out something good ,let me know.
[quote]slimsaw00 wrote:
-Grip is killing my pull, any suggestions?
-Matt[/quote]
I am about to post my latest session, but I just had the same problem. I was DL’ing 210 lbs and only got 4 reps, but because of the grip, otherwise my back was fine.
If you find a solution, let me know as well!!
Hey man! Great log. I thought I’d chime in here.
You mentioned a grip issue. Are you being sure to deload after every rep; that is, put the bar back on the floor? I can see the grip being an issue for 235 IF you’re constantly holding the weight, but if you’re deloading it shouldn’t really be a problem.
And yes, the mixed grip WILL help.
[quote]dharmabum31 wrote:
Hey man! Great log. I thought I’d chime in here.
You mentioned a grip issue. Are you being sure to deload after every rep; that is, put the bar back on the floor? I can see the grip being an issue for 235 IF you’re constantly holding the weight, but if you’re deloading it shouldn’t really be a problem.
And yes, the mixed grip WILL help.[/quote]
Thanks for the input man! What I do is this. Setup for my 1st rep and go for it, then proceed to set the bar on the mat and re-grip the bar after each rep. I tried a single rep with a mixed grip and it felt kinda awkward.
-Matt
[quote]slimsaw00 wrote:
Setup for my 1st rep and go for it, then proceed to set the bar on the mat and re-grip the bar after each rep. I tried a single rep with a mixed grip and it felt kinda awkward.
-Matt
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Same with me, Matt. I’m thinking it has to do with the wrist? Could it be the wrist can’t handle the increased weight?
I might try the mixed grip as well, but I can see the grip becoming a roadblock as I increase the weight on my deadlift.
hey i just started rippetoe’s starting strength program and i was wondering how much changes youve been seeing in your body. is it getting bigger, more mass, lean, etc?
[quote]seaside wrote:
hey i just started rippetoe’s starting strength program and i was wondering how much changes youve been seeing in your body. is it getting bigger, more mass, lean, etc? [/quote]
Just using the mirror test, I do look bigger and this coincides with seeing some weight gain on the scale. BF% has probably increased a little bit, but since I’m a skinny bastard its okay.
Good luck with Starting Strength!
-Matt
Starting Strength: B
*dynamic warmup
A) Squat
185x5/5/5 (+2 total reps)
B) Row
120x5/5/5 (+1 total rep)
C) OHP
110x 4/4/4 (+1 total rep)
D) Pullups
BWx4/4
*Notes
This was good! Somebody kinda pissed me off at work so I used that as some incentive in the gym today.
Squats were f’in hard! haha. Damn I should go on the “see-food” diet just to see if my gains would improve.
Rows were hard. I really need to focus on squeezing those shoulder blades back.
Added some pullups today just because. Might not be an everyday thing but I felt like a little bit extra today. I’ll be cautious with this, as I don’t want to mess with the progress on my core lifts.
Weigh-in tomorrow just as a check.
-Matt
Morning Weigh-in:
167.8 lbs
18.6% BF
Weight is up, as is body-fat percentage. I think that I’m going to start implementing some light conditioning work. I’m not thinking of any type of HIIT, more like a nice incline walk on our treadmill downstairs. If anything it will help with recovery; and nothing wrong with exercising the heart.
-Matt
Starting Strength: A
*dynamic warmup
A) Squat
190x4/4/4 (+5 lbs)
B) Bench
155x4/4/4 (+5 lbs)
C) DL
235x5 (+5 lbs, HELL YEAH!)
D) Dips
BWx8/8
*Notes
I’ve felt lazy on my dynamic warmups, I need to pay more attention to this.
Squats were hard, but the bar didn’t feel ridiculous like they have on some days. Let’s nail this on Monday!
Bench was decent. Didn’t get a spotter, I need to just ask people; shouldn’t be a big issue right?
FINALLY! I nailed all 5 reps on my pull. The fourth was hard, and after I put the bar down I wiped my hands off (damn sweat) and told myself to go get it! Chalk needs to purchased I’m thinking.
I added dips and now I wonder why? I’m wondering if some carefully selected accessory PC movements would be better suited to this rather than some simple bodyweight movements. IDK, I’m rambling.
-Matt
Hey I’m back! An illness knocked me out for most of this week, and I wanted to make sure I was over it before hitting the gym again. I tried to go on Tuesday, but on my 2nd warmup set I just didn’t have it. . .so I pulled the plug. Kinda funny being at the gym for like 10 minutes.
Anyway, back to the grind.
Starting Strength: B
*dynamic warmup
A) Squat
170x5/5/5
B) Row
100x5/5/5
C) OHP
95x5/5/5
*Notes/Thoughts
I wanted to choose a weight that I could nail all the reps. . . I didn’t think it was good to try and grind where I left off, figured that would have been counterproductive. My strength will come back fast if I eat and sleep like its my job.
Everything was solid. But it is amazing how just a few days can really tap into your conditioning. It was like my mind saying you can do this no problem, but my body was saying “whoa, hold up bud!”
Quick rebound ahead. . . .
Oh, and I’m down 4 lbs. . . shit!
-Matt
Starting Strength: A
*dynamic warmup
A) Squat
180x5/5/5
B) Bench
150x5/5/5
C) Deadlift
225x5
*Notes/Thoughts.
Its amazing how the human body works. After being fully recovered from being sick last week I still find myself somewhat lethargic in the gym. I’ve been sleeping/eating well, but it just shows that it takes time to get back in the game so to speak.
Everything was solid, considering the fact that I was gassed during this workout. I’m finding that I much rather would lift in the afternoon but my work schedule often prevents that from happening. Damn you retail job! But I’m reminded of Dave Tate’s mantra: either suck it up and do it, or stay home (I’m paraphrasing).
-Matt