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Arms Like Garth - a weight-training wire

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Gooner Sep 2023 12:36pm, 21 Sep 2023 19,462 posts	0 Gooner Mac - I record here from my Garmin, it logs every set with a weight and exercise type which I always have to refine but it will do until I start a strength programme again, that is based of a spreadsheet I have with macros in tow work out percentages of my 1rm for each lift to know what weight to lift as the rep range changes on a weekly basis. Happy - training to failure has its place, but as a general rule, the best benefits seem to be gained with less negatives by leaving at least a couple of reps in reserve at the end of the set. Moreso as things get heavier and with compound lifts though, not as important for lighter, isolation work. Anybody that is worried about safety with bigger weights, maybe see if you can find a cheap wall mounted or free standing half rack with safetys on to catch the bar should you fail. That and/or look up how to bail out of the lifts you're worried about. Bench is painful but generally not dangerous, squats can be but not too bad if you have clear floor behind you and know what you need to do with your arms.
Maclennane Oct 2023 8:53am, 3 Oct 2023 31,357 posts	0 Maclennane new squat PB this morning 4 x 5 x 140Kg, felt like my form was OK, didn't do the final set of five, because the complainy muscle on the inside of my left thigh started complaining
Ness Oct 2023 9:09am, 3 Oct 2023 34,875 posts	0 Ness Congratulations on the PB.
Gooner Oct 2023 1:44am, 4 Oct 2023 19,563 posts	0 Gooner Nice, everybody loves a sneaky PB
Maclennane Oct 2023 7:30am, 5 Oct 2023 31,365 posts	0 Maclennane Tried the deadlift again today, went heavier, and the grip strength was the biggest struggle. Maybe I shouldn't be doing sets of 5, maybe I need straps or hooks
lammo Oct 2023 7:34am, 5 Oct 2023 12,351 posts	0 lammo Or maybe you should work on your grip strength I went to the gym on Monday, for the first time in a very long time, thank goodness for the pink plastic weights Will be back again tonight
Maclennane Oct 2023 7:37am, 5 Oct 2023 31,366 posts	0 Maclennane Did think about that lammo, but I do a fair bit, I deadhang nearly every day
lammo Oct 2023 7:39am, 5 Oct 2023 12,352 posts	0 lammo I think its always the weakest link, why all the big dudes wear straps
Oscar the Grouch Oct 2023 7:41am, 5 Oct 2023 6,550 posts	0 Oscar the Grouch Or maybe you should work on your grip strength I went to the gym on Monday, for the first time in a very long time, thank goodness for the pink plastic weights Will be back again tonight Me too, Lammo, but oh boy, I wasn't as sensible as you and I have the DOMS badly!!
lammo Oct 2023 7:58am, 5 Oct 2023 12,353 posts	0 lammo Oh dear Oscar, hope it soon fades. I was mildly sore and its gone now so back to it again, but will be another very easy one, and for a week or two year building up very slowly Its good to be back though