TweetSupr, what exactly does "raw" mean? I always thought it meant nothing at all, just raw strength. But I see videos of people using belts, is that acceptable?

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Originally Posted by Ezskanken

Supr, what exactly does "raw" mean? I always thought it meant nothing at all, just raw strength. But I see videos of people using belts, is that acceptable?

Depends on the organization.
Raw to me means no lifting suits. Lifting without a belt is dumb at these weights. Wraps can be okay too. Some of the multi ply suits can add over 200lbs to a squat.

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Originally Posted by suprfast

Depends on the organization.
Raw to me means no lifting suits. Lifting without a belt is dumb at these weights. Wraps can be okay too. Some of the multi ply suits can add over 200lbs to a squat.

Okay, makes sense now. Yeah, none of them were wearing suits. Thanks bro!

TweetNot that wearing a suit and squatting 800 isn't impressive but its not for me. Ronnie Coleman has a squat suit on when he hits the 800 for reps. Impressive nonetheless. When he goes to get out of it he basically is pried out of it.

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Originally Posted by suprfast

I need to find a way to test grip independent of each other. One of the events is farmer walks where you carry 250-300 lbs in each hand with a 2" grip. Yes I said each hand. We only have 140lb DB that I can practice with.

i would bend over with that 140 lber in my right hand and roll it up until fatigued then do the other hand.

TweetYea buddy, feels great to be back at the gym. I dont know if it was the fear of rust after a week and a half, maybe two weeks off but I pushed through with decent weights.

warm up carido

FIST protocol flat BB bench
warm up
3 x 245
3 x 245
3 x 245
3 x 245
3 x 245
3 x 245
3 x 245
3 x 245
3 x 245
3 x 245

incline DB bench
8 x 80
8 x 95
8 x 110
5 x 120

machine flys
10 x 295
10 x 295
10 x 295

low grip cable flys
10 x 45
10 x 60
10 x 70

Got home and had a huge box of true nutrition protein waiting for me. GAME ON.

TweetFelt a flu or something coming on and decided to tackle it. Meds and in bed by 830. Hit the gym for 30 minutes of fasted cardio at 5am. Hoping to sweat this thing out.

TweetJust curious.... any updates on the strongman?

Former competitor myself and would love to hear how this went...

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Originally Posted by AmericanViking

Just curious.... any updates on the strongman?

Former competitor myself and would love to hear how this went...

Tore me lat doing some heavy deads. In recovery mode before I get back to it.

Bruise is gone, and I've been doing light weights. Thanks for following.

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Originally Posted by suprfast

Tore me lat doing some heavy deads. In recovery mode before I get back to it.

Bruise is gone, and I've been doing light weights. Thanks for following.

That sucks. I know how you feel. Have had my share of injuries man. Let it heal before you start beating on it again.

TweetIts been a little over three weeks since I touched a weight.

New year so I had to get back into the groove.

Warm up cardio

Seated DB press
15 x 25
12 x 30
10 x 40
10 x 50
6 x 60 (felt the lat tightening up, thought it would be a good idea to stop)

Side lat raises
3 sets of 15

Rear lat machine
3 sets of 15

DB triceps extension behind neck
3 sets of 10

Seated triceps extension machine
3 sets of 15

Lots of stretching for my sciatic nerve. This has been killing me more than the lat tear.

Tweettake it one day at a time and ill be following along.......

Tweetgood to see you are back at it smart supr. only you know your body and looks like you are listening wisely to it.