Scarlet_Buckeye
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Jun 24, 2013 1:00pm
like_that
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Jun 24, 2013 1:04pm
Just did some farmers walks. Used 97 lbs kettle bells. AZ was not kidding, the first thing to go will be your grip. Def a strength I am going to need to develop. 97 lbs was a solid starting weight for me.
Raw Dawgin' it
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Jun 24, 2013 1:15pm
Do you walk until your grip gives out each time or did you pick a distance and do as many as possible until your grip gave out?like_that;1462107 wrote:Just did some farmers walks. Used 97 lbs kettle bells. AZ was not kidding, the first thing to go will be your grip. Def a strength I am going to need to develop. 97 lbs was a solid starting weight for me.
I bet you could go heavier with dumbbells too because of the weight distribution.
Fly4Fun
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Jun 24, 2013 1:28pm
A really easy way to work on your grip/forearm strength is to just make a fist, and then open it up really suddenly fully extended fingers, and quickly close to a fist again. Hold either the fist or extended fingers for half a second before quickly switching to the other. Do this for as many times as you can at the end of a work out and your grip will improve quickly.like_that;1462107 wrote:Just did some farmers walks. Used 97 lbs kettle bells. AZ was not kidding, the first thing to go will be your grip. Def a strength I am going to need to develop. 97 lbs was a solid starting weight for me.
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BR1986FB
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Jun 24, 2013 1:31pm
Unless you're looking to increase grip strength, use some deadlift straps. Less weight = stronger grip, more weight = weaker grip (using straps). Personally, I'd use the straps only because I'm not looking to compete in a strongman competition.like_that;1462107 wrote:Just did some farmers walks. Used 97 lbs kettle bells. AZ was not kidding, the first thing to go will be your grip. Def a strength I am going to need to develop. 97 lbs was a solid starting weight for me.
Commander of Awesome
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Jun 24, 2013 1:32pm
Agreed pretty sad, but then again it's only a select few posters who feel this way after all. :rolleyes::rolleyes:GOONx19;1461971 wrote:It's sad that this has to be asked three times before a response can be received due to one guy jacking off to his mod abilities. Every time he gets involved it turns a thread of mostly good conversation to shit.
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BR1986FB
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Jun 25, 2013 1:50pm
As an FYI, if you want to add a bunch of weight with that farmers walk, remember the hex bar for deadlifts we discussed? BINGO !
like_that
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Jun 25, 2013 2:09pm
Good call. Didn't even cross my mind.BR1986FB;1462529 wrote:As an FYI, if you want to add a bunch of weight with that farmers walk, remember the hex bar for deadlifts we discussed? BINGO !
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BR1986FB
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Jun 25, 2013 2:13pm
I saw it on Jim Wendler's site. Hadn't thought of it myself. The problem I have is that I have those Powerblock dumbbells. They go up to 125-130 lbs but you virtually can't use deadlift straps with them (very hard to get them down inside the handle). This will help a lot.like_that;1462535 wrote:Good call. Didn't even cross my mind.
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Sonofanump
Jun 25, 2013 3:05pm
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BR1986FB
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Jun 26, 2013 1:45pm
Azubuike24
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Jun 26, 2013 11:04pm
My gym finally replaced the ropes for the sled this weekend.
Six, 50-meter sprints pulling the sled with four 45's on it. 5000 meter row in just under 22 minutes.
Total workout time about 35 minutes, and I'm fucking exhausted!
BTW, BR, +1 on the hill running. Hell, if someone can't run on an incline due to knee issues, try carrying weight or a weighted vest and speed walk.
Things like what I just discussed in this post is how you "lose fat", but 95% of society will never go that intense.
Six, 50-meter sprints pulling the sled with four 45's on it. 5000 meter row in just under 22 minutes.
Total workout time about 35 minutes, and I'm fucking exhausted!
BTW, BR, +1 on the hill running. Hell, if someone can't run on an incline due to knee issues, try carrying weight or a weighted vest and speed walk.
Things like what I just discussed in this post is how you "lose fat", but 95% of society will never go that intense.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 27, 2013 7:26am
Azubuike24;1463535 wrote:My gym finally replaced the ropes for the sled this weekend.
Six, 50-meter sprints pulling the sled with four 45's on it. 5000 meter row in just under 22 minutes.
Total workout time about 35 minutes, and I'm fucking exhausted!
BTW, BR, +1 on the hill running. Hell, if someone can't run on an incline due to knee issues, try carrying weight or a weighted vest and speed walk.
Things like what I just discussed in this post is how you "lose fat", but 95% of society will never go that intense.
No real hills in the city, this why I sprint steps. Solid alternative?
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BR1986FB
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Jun 27, 2013 7:51am
Exactly. A lot of people don't realize that if they cut down their workout time and up the intensity (sprints, prowlers, etc), they are going to shed fat much faster than the long, drawn out excessive cardio.Azubuike24;1463535 wrote: Things like what I just discussed in this post is how you "lose fat", but 95% of society will never go that intense.
Raw Dawgin' it
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Jun 27, 2013 9:12am
Anyone here box? Lately after lifting I'll go do 7 or 8 rounds hitting the heavy bag with 1 min breaks in between rounds.
Azubuike24
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Jun 27, 2013 10:51am
Heck yeah. There is a state park about 2 minutes from my house with a great hill. Of course, in April they decided to "re-grow" the grass on and around it, so it's fenced off until next spring. WTF...like_that;1463607 wrote:No real hills in the city, this why I sprint steps. Solid alternative?
Don't know of a ton of other good hills really.
hasbeen
Posts: 6,504
Jun 27, 2013 12:04pm
Did farmer's walks finally. Did 45 pound plates, holding them on the edge, went down and back a basketball court twice about 6 times(down and back, down and back is 1). Then grabbed 80 lbs dumbbells and walked one court length about 4 times.
I could feel it. I loved it.
I could feel it. I loved it.
GOONx19
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Jun 27, 2013 1:33pm
^ How do I decide what weight to start at? Is the weight I do shrugs at about right, or should I do less/more? I don't want to be crippled tomorrow morning but I want a good workout.
hasbeen
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Jun 27, 2013 1:42pm
I'm not totally sure. The 45 lbs plates are easy, weight wise, but they gripping them with your fingers adds a level of difficulty. I started at 80lbs because that is pretty close to the highest I can go without straps and still get good distance.GOONx19;1464094 wrote:^ How do I decide what weight to start at? Is the weight I do shrugs at about right, or should I do less/more? I don't want to be crippled tomorrow morning but I want a good workout.
I would say trial and error is your best bet.
justincredible
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Jun 27, 2013 1:43pm
GOAT.BR1986FB;1447667 wrote:Grilled/baked brussel sprouts are quickly becoming my favorite vegetable/snack....that is all
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BR1986FB
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Jun 27, 2013 1:46pm
Are you shrugging with DB's or a barbell? Personally, I'd grab as heavy a weight that you can handle AND walk with and go. Rest when you crap out, pick em up and do it again.GOONx19;1464094 wrote:^ How do I decide what weight to start at? Is the weight I do shrugs at about right, or should I do less/more? I don't want to be crippled tomorrow morning but I want a good workout.
GOONx19
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Jun 27, 2013 1:54pm
DBs... usually around 85's. I've got legs tomorrow so I'll give it a try.
Azubuike24
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Jun 30, 2013 2:00pm
Have we discussed bulletproof coffee in this thread?
I've recently gotten 2 people, who are BPC virgins, to just try a single 8 ounce cup and they were amazed how they felt the subsequent 4-8 hours. These were regular coffee drinkers who mostly follow a standard diet. My only requirement was that I will bring them the cup, and they don't eat ANYTHING ELSE prior, and not for at least 6 hours afterward.
I've recently gotten 2 people, who are BPC virgins, to just try a single 8 ounce cup and they were amazed how they felt the subsequent 4-8 hours. These were regular coffee drinkers who mostly follow a standard diet. My only requirement was that I will bring them the cup, and they don't eat ANYTHING ELSE prior, and not for at least 6 hours afterward.
justincredible
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Jun 30, 2013 2:04pm
Azubuike24;1466040 wrote:Have we discussed bulletproof coffee in this thread?
I've recently gotten 2 people, who are BPC virgins, to just try a single 8 ounce cup and they were amazed how they felt the subsequent 4-8 hours. These were regular coffee drinkers who mostly follow a standard diet. My only requirement was that I will bring them the cup, and they don't eat ANYTHING ELSE prior, and not for at least 6 hours afterward.
I want to try it. Is there just one recipe or are there multiple ways to make it?
Dr. KnOiTaLL
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Jun 30, 2013 2:27pm
I have a friend who is eating paleo. I am new to this thread, and I just wanted to see how it is going for those of you who are following it. What kind of a results have you seen?