Few months into SL5x5 and weights are starting to get difficult. Why should I/shouldn't I consider using a belt?
A belt increases Intra-abdominal pressure. Helps with stability and limits any power leakage from an unstable core.
You should get a quality belt if you're trying to lift heavy especially for squats and deadlifts. I don't wear mine for anything else but those 2 lifts, but there are benefits to wearing it during others as well
Don't. Makes sense. I've been doing a modified 5x5 throughout. Now that I'm free I'm just wondering about the timeline for getting back to using it.
https://generalleathercraft.com/pro...r-lifting-belt-double-sided-suede-by-pioneer/ or https://generalleathercraft.com/pro...r-power-lifting-belt-by-pioneer-double-suede/ You don't have to get it embroidered. Inzer is another top, top notch brand (what I have), but it takes a lot longer to receive.
I held out on the belt for a long time. The first time I squatted with a belt I felt like it was cheating. Belt4life. And I'm not even using a leather one. I use http://www.roguefitness.com/schiek-2004-lifting-belt
It happened 4 weeks ago yesterday and I've already got pretty much my full ROM and am able to do some machine/cable work. Certain lifts/movements still aren't possible and it'll take some work to get there but I'm pretty damn pleased with where I'm at. The bump is kinda freaky tho and will take some getting used to.
I would suggest adding rotator cuff, and lower trap work. Those two things really have to work a lot harder to hold everything together now. I don't know how long ago I did mine in, but the only lift I get pain on is overhead triceps extension. Also foam rolling the infraspinatus is amazing
The struggle was real today. Ate all 4 tacos of the month on Sunday when I was hungover. Yesterday was bad. Really bad. Today was worse. I finally made it to the gym to do chest around 1:30ish and I'm surprised I made it. Those tacos had so much habanero and ghost pepper sauce on them my toilet is now Chernobyl.
I read the one that said "5 Foods You Should Absolutely NEVER Eat If You Want A Six Pack" all 5 were fruit. threw all mine away
This was my entire spring. It is nice working out late though especially if I've already eaten dinner at the office.
left side of lower back was a little sore last week up until maybe tuesday then it was fine the last two days. went to squat this morning. just doing 2nd warm up set with 225 (and belt). get down on maybe the 4th rep and feel not a "pop" but like when you're getting a massage and there's a knot that shifts over. was right in the middle of the area the belt covered. left center of the back so not on the spine itself. goddamn it hurts to bend over
For those of you who cycle off caffeine (for the psychological benefits), how long does it take to "reset" tolerance?
what pre workout do you take? do you still get a surge of energy. the preworkout i ordered has a ton of caffeine in it and i'm not digging the idea of it. havent tried it yet
dumb question probably would a rib cause lower back pain? I can feel the spot that hurts. it's right where a back dimple would be maybe an inch more towards the outside
Ah, thought you said it was on your side. It was like mid lower back kinda on the side....Probably higher than ur area
so protocol for something like this? rest and stay away from lifting and see how it feels tuesday? don't think i've ever dealt with something that made me stop what I was doing and leave the gym before the end of the workout.
I hate working out with someone because coordinating schedules is less convenient but for the past four weeks I've been training with a friend and I'm noticing big results. My plan is 3 days weights 1 day cardio but I usually miss a day here or there because of something but having to meet someone at the gym has kept me on point. And I think I've been pushing myself harder because of the competition. My 6 pack recommends
Training with people is great. Especially when they're better than you. I train at the same time with a guy that squats 600+ pulls 700+ and I put everything I've got when we're lifting at the same time
after you're done getting a belt, you're gonna want a nice set of clean bracelets to match. While you can go get the harbinger ones with useless foam padding that needs to be cut off of them from a dick's sporting goods, these are better options and won't fall apart after a year or two of steady use: http://www.ironmind-store.com/Strong-Enough-Lifting-Straps153/productinfo/1239/ http://www.ristosports.com/knee-wraps-wrist-wraps-straps/leather-straps-pair-made-in-the-usa/ http://www.chikarasport.com/csstore/
just ordered some. i've taken the kaged preworkout 3 times now and I've had probably some of my best workouts ever with it. but like today i took some at 12:30 and here it is 4:45 and I still feel real weird from it. So going stim free. I hope it helps me have some energy. That's the #1 thing I'm looking for, because I'm usually dead tired after work and need something to get me going.
Switch to dumbells. Switch it up. I never do incline bench anyways especially trying to go heavy on it.
Add volume after your 5x5. Like Hoss said, do some dumbbell incline, some sort of overhead press, etc
did legs for the first time in forever yesterday and i can hardly walk today. gonna get someone to check my form and work with me on squats because i had that lift all jacked up. was killing my shoulders. i've read a bunch about it and watched youtube videos and read some of the staring strength book on it , but i think i just need someone to work with me on it. i'm also super weak on that lift. a plate on each side was killing me yesterday. but i was going really low while most ppl i see in the gym are doing basically half squats.