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Originally Posted by TooCuriousso1
Yeah I notice the same with OHP.
I see no reason not use straps if your grip is limiting you at certain points. You using a mixed grip? Also chalk works ****ing wonders. I also slap some chalk on my back for skwatts, but it's low bar.
I've lost any shame about using straps/belt whenever and also just got some wrist wraps which worked great for any wrist pain on the squat.
Nice progress, you're doing good brah.
chalk is a good idea. I use overhand grip, I do mixed grip sometimes for triples and use it for the paused set, but never really feel comfortable with the movement even though the grip is much easier. I've also tried hook grip a couple times but it hurts
I'm sure I'll use straps eventually, but I'll at least wait for another deload first. Having a strong grip is fun!
I hope you get some action in the BFI thread, will be railing (<1% chance he actually follows through unfortunately)
Squat
2x5x160
1x8x160
Used a belt for the first time. How tight is it supposed to be. I made it super tight, and it helped a ton, but thinking maybe its just supposed to be on firmly to press back on the core. Definitely could have done more than 8 with the belt, was more worried about oxygen flow
Bench
2x5x130
1x7x130
Forgot my microplates so repeated the weights rather than jump 5 pounds.
last rep barely counts as a new max, didn't feel like failing so threw my shoulders under the bar and forced it up.
Really focused on the 'so you think you can bench' concept of tightness, my legs were more sore by the end than on squats or deadlifts. Between the belt and the tight bench, this was one of my toughest workouts, maybe not in intensity but definitely in pressure.
Lunges 2x12x53
pull-ups 4x5 1x3
Had one set with a wide grip, so much more difficult than my usual ~shoulder width grip. I guess I should mix it up to distribute the gains but might lose some $tats temporarily.
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