STAY/GET BACK IN SHAPE VOL 3.0 -- A New Niketalk = A New Thread

[bigboss]

 

Do static holds and try to hold onto them 10,15,20 seconds longer each time. This is will work the hell out of your forearms.

I'm doing the walks more for their overall benefit, not just forearms. I guess I should just walk further?

Edit- Pretty good T-nation article, gave me plenty of ideas. They suggest using straps once you hit 50% bodyweight per hand, thought that was interesting. Makes sense though, not much different than grip usually being the limiting factor when deadlifting.

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/the_farmers_walk_cure

Yeah do like Durden said as well.

I do static holds just for grip strength so using straps would defeat the purpose IMO. 

 

[bigboss]

Man Christian Guzman living the dream, would kill to own my own little gym like that.

 

[BranchLifestyle]

$65 for a nice powerlifting belt good?

Looking at an EliteFTS Premium 6.5mm P2 Single Prong Power Lifting Belt

 

[bigboss]

 
$65 for a nice powerlifting belt good?

Looking at an EliteFTS Premium 6.5mm P2 Single Prong Power Lifting Belt

Yeah thats straight. Personally I would just save up $30 or so more and get an Inzer. They keep black in stock so you won't wait long and nothing compares in quality.

They have 10 and 13mm which will definitely be better than the EFTS one.

 

[jking0821]

 
Man Christian Guzman living the dream, would kill to own my own little gym like that.

I swear i would be so anti social if i had a full fledged home gym.  

 

[jewbacca]

Man Christian Guzman living the dream, would kill to own my own little gym like that.

That guy is from the same area as me. We have a 100+ mutual friends on Facebook and I've never seen him in person.

 

[suavamente]

grainy video but 325 x 6, that **** form

 

[ronaldcinho]

I know this may seem stupid, but when do you guys usually take your pre workout? I usually take mine as I'm leaving my crib cuz it takes me like 15 mins to get to my gym and then 15 to warm up and what not. I see some dudes take it throughout their workout and some like an hour before lol. Just wanted to get some other's opinions/perspectives.

 

[byukid]

 
I know this may seem stupid, but when do you guys usually take your pre workout? I usually take mine as I'm leaving my crib cuz it takes me like 15 mins to get to my gym and then 15 to warm up and what not. I see some dudes take it throughout their workout and some like an hour before lol. Just wanted to get some other's opinions/perspectives.

I take it about a half hour before I will be in the gym, so it's kicking in right when I'm transitioning into work sets.

 

[jkitty]

$65 for a nice powerlifting belt good?

Looking at an EliteFTS Premium 6.5mm P2 Single Prong Power Lifting Belt

I can vouch for the Inzer's as well. I prefer the 10mm double prong. The 13mm is too hefty imo.

 

[bigboss]

That guy is from the same area as me. We have a 100+ mutual friends on Facebook and I've never seen him in person.

You should hit him up, get in a vid and give NT a shoutout 

 

[bigboss]

grainy video but 325 x 6, that **** form

Is that you? Form was straight for the first couple, clean it up some and you could add 20lbs quick.

 

 
$65 for a nice powerlifting belt good?

Looking at an EliteFTS Premium 6.5mm P2 Single Prong Power Lifting Belt

I can vouch for the Inzer's as well. I prefer the 10mm double prong. The 13mm is too hefty imo.

I can vouch for the 13mm being a ***** to break in but once it does 

 

 

[BranchLifestyle]

 

 
$65 for a nice powerlifting belt good?

Looking at an EliteFTS Premium 6.5mm P2 Single Prong Power Lifting Belt

I can vouch for the Inzer's as well. I prefer the 10mm double prong. The 13mm is too hefty imo.

Does EliteFTS rock with Inzer? And just rebrand?

 

[jkitty]

I can vouch for the 13mm being a ***** to break in but once it does

Lol. I got both of mine for a steal on CL and it was already broken in. Was a bit** when I first wore it, decided to just use the 10mm double. If I were moving 600+ lbs maybe, but the 10 has worked great for me. I cant imagine breaking in a 13, probably bruise your ribs and s**t.

 

[bigboss]

 
Does EliteFTS rock with Inzer? And just rebrand?

I don't believe so. House of Pain carries Inzer belts as well, looks like they mark em up tho.

https://houseofpain.com/product-category/powerlifting-gear/belts/

 

Originally Posted by BIGBOSS  
 
I can vouch for the 13mm being a ***** to break in but once it does

Lol. I got both of mine for a steal on CL and it was already broken in. Was a bit** when I first wore it, decided to just use the 10mm double. If I were moving 600+ lbs maybe, but the 10 has worked great for me. I cant imagine breaking in a 13, probably bruise your ribs and s**t.

Yeah it bruised the hell out of my love handles 

Is your 13mm a level or prong? 

 

[suavamente]

 
Is that you? Form was straight for the first couple, clean it up some and you could add 20lbs quick.

I can vouch for the 13mm being a ***** to break in but once it does 

 

Yessir. Been doing some floor presses and band work lately, hopefully it has a good carry over.

 

[jkitty]

Does EliteFTS rock with Inzer? And just rebrand?

I dont believe so. The one you want looks like a pretty decent deal for $55 on sale though. Its just a whole different belt, so it's all in what you prefer. I've read leather ones can move around on you if they're smooth on the inside. I'd also be a little concerned about a 6.5mm losing shape, every time I see someone with a leather one they look misshaped.

 

[jkitty]

Is your 13mm a level or prong? 

 
Single prong. Is yours lever? One dude at the gym has a white lever that is pretty slick looking.

 

[bigboss]

 

 
Is your 13mm a level or prong? 

 
Single prong. Is yours lever? One dude at the gym has a white lever that is pretty slick looking.

Yeah its a lever, its really easy to get on and off after a set.

What color and size is yours? 

 

[jkitty]

Yeah its a lever, its really easy to get on and off after a set.



What color and size is yours? 

Both black. The 13 is a medium. My 10 is a large.

 

[bigboss]

Damn I can fit a large, probably not a medium. 

I need to look for a steal on one, wouldn't mind having a prong for DLs.

 

[byukid]

I'm putting off buying a lever belt until I squat 700. Not because I'll need it then, just because it seems like a good milestone for my elitefts belt.

 

[jkitty]

I'd ask your waist size and try to help you out... but I's end up wanting to hold onto it simply bc of the deal I got on it. If I ever lose my 10 or some bs I'll have that extra. Ill keep an eye and ear open though for sure.

 

[bigboss]

 
I'm putting off buying a lever belt until I squat 700. Not because I'll need it then, just because it seems like a good milestone for my elitefts belt.

What are you at now? Thats a random number to pick lol 

I'd ask your waist size and try to help you out... but I's end up wanting to hold onto it simply bc of the deal I got on it. If I ever lose my 10 or some bs I'll have that extra. Ill keep an eye and ear open though for sure.

Good looks.

 

[byukid]

 
What are you at now? Thats a random number to pick lol 

Good looks.

Last competition I hit a 633, been out for a bit because of school/work and moving, but will aim to hit that by mid march. It's a big, round number.