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Hey folks, me back again, and I'm looking into buying a power rack to stick in my garage (updating an old generic adjustable bench/squat deal). Was hoping to get some input on brands, deals to be found, any advice at all really.

I've been keeping my eyes on Craigslist, but nothing has popped up in the last month or so.

Also, how much should I spend, I don't have a ton of disposable income, but I figure better this than anything else right? I'd have no problem dropping 4-500 on it, but could be convinced to spend more if theres an argument for spending more for higher quality.

Look in my log - the pics & vids will show what I have. Somewhere in there someone asked my opinion on that brand and I wrote a lengthy review that I dont want to rewrite.

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05-08-2011 , 11:42 PM

#10127

Chapmans

newbie

Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 31

As far as buying lifting shoes are concerned... is buying any pair of Chuck Taylor's good enough? Or is thre a difference between the different models like the All Star as opposed to the Cup?

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05-09-2011 , 12:01 AM

#10128

Carl Sagan

old hand

Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,746

Just bite the bullet and get some oly shoes. I started with chucks then went on to do-wins. Wish I had just started with the do-wins. Chucks are $40, do-wins are $120.

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05-09-2011 , 01:17 AM

#10129

cha59

ARTist

Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 25,254

Do Wins are nicer for squats, but Chucks are fine for basically anything.

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05-09-2011 , 05:37 AM

#10130

busto_in_hawaii

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Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,035

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Originally Posted by ThaHero

If I'm doing chin-ups and pull my knees up to my chest at the top of my last rep does it count as a kip? I guess so since I got a little extra momentum?

I'd call it a kip

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05-09-2011 , 05:39 AM

#10131

busto_in_hawaii

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Originally Posted by Slick Strawberry

So cliffnotes: Please give me or point me to a good resource for bodyweight training programs.

google 'grease the groove'.. Best way to get better at bodyweight stuffs is to do them often imo.

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05-09-2011 , 09:00 AM

#10132

skeletor121

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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,991

I used chucks until a little bit ago when I got VS Dynamo's on sale (shipped to my house for about $51, normally around 85 w/o shipping). I still use my chucks for DLs, but do everything else in the Dynamo's. They feel a lot better in squats than chucks, but chucks work on a budget.

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05-09-2011 , 09:48 AM

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DMC0627

adept

Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 769

Question on energy drinks - I have been very tired lately and was going to buy some energy drinks. A friend told me they can be dangerous, which I had never heard before.

I have high blood pressure and asthma (unsure if this matters) and would like to use these drinks to have some energy to help me get stuff done on the weekend. Other than those 2 problems I am okay, I think that the tired feeling is from working a lot of hours and probably not a health issue.

Are energy drinks safe? Are some better than others for a person with high blood pressure?

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05-09-2011 , 10:01 AM

#10134

HalfSlant

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Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,022

I prefer sugar free redbull. The other ones make me feel like **** (monster, amp, rockstar, nos). I have never tried those little 5-hour energy shots though.

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05-09-2011 , 10:46 AM

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Soulman

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Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 31,657

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Originally Posted by ceire

Beginner, so go easy on me

Iv been wanting to build my upper body for some time . Got a bench press and weights two week ago and have good work out routine and diet plane.
I play a lot of soccer so get a good cardio work out at least 3 time a week, my question is what do you guy think about protein shakes? I looked in the F.A.Q but only found a little section on them with no conclusion on them, i was wonder do any of you guys uses them and if so what ones? (if this has been answered a million time could someone link me to it and point me in the right directions, thanks for any help)

The important thing is that shakes aren't magical devices that will make you hudge. You need three things:
1) A caloric surplus
2) Enough protein (1-1.5 g/lbs of LBM)
3) A program that isn't crap

Btw, being a bro who does no lower body lifts is frowned upon here and will lead to an increased likelihood of not going easy on you

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05-09-2011 , 10:50 AM

#10136

riverfish1

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In regards to their safety - it's fine as long as you're not relying on them multiple times a day to keep on going.

But if you're tired even on the weekends - the better option is to sleep more rather than masking the long term symptoms of sleep deprivation. I use them to push through concentrated 2-3 day stretches of lots of work and little sleep. If I were consistently tired on the weekends over the long term, I would look for other solutions that would actually solve the problem.

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05-09-2011 , 11:12 AM

#10137

NHFunkii

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Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,649

is there a good resource for information about eating pre/post lifting? are protein shakes best at a certain time? what about generally eating before/after lifting? are there rules for specific amounts of time before/after?

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05-09-2011 , 11:23 AM

#10138

00Snitch

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Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 20,865

Short answer: Eat some carbs (fruit, ice-cream, cola, a handful of sugar, whatever) and protein (shakes are fine/great) before and after working out. Chocolate milk before/during/after workouts is great if you're not cutting and can stomach milk.

Long answer: http://www.ironaddicts.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=12650

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05-09-2011 , 11:30 AM

#10139

Ra_Z_Boy

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Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 36,966

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Originally Posted by ceire

Beginner, so go easy on me

Protein shakes are just useful supplements to help you consume adequate protein.

You planning doing upper body only? (Don't say your legs are strong from playing football lad!)

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05-09-2011 , 11:44 AM

#10140

NHFunkii

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so do most people doing protein shakes have them both before and after workouts?

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05-09-2011 , 11:45 AM

#10141

Ra_Z_Boy

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I only have one after rather than before, but I have another couple throughout the day.

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05-09-2011 , 11:47 AM

#10142

fredd-bird

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Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 19,337

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Originally Posted by NHFunkii

WWLMD

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05-09-2011 , 11:50 AM

#10143

NHFunkii

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Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,649

thanks. what/who is LM?

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05-09-2011 , 11:53 AM

#10144

Ra_Z_Boy

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Lyle McD? Hyper knowledgable nutrition guy.

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05-09-2011 , 11:53 AM

#10145

fredd-bird

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Lyle McDonald, our nutritional lord and savior.

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05-09-2011 , 12:33 PM

#10146

Soulman

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Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 31,657

Stupid Alan Aragon has removed his workout nutrition recommendations. He posted slightly updated ones in an earlier AARR this year. Oh wells.

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05-09-2011 , 01:46 PM

#10147

LearnedfromTV

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Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8,108

funkii buy the protein book... http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/the-protein-book

lots of good general info plus it has a whole chapter on nutrition around workouts

Last edited by LearnedfromTV; 05-09-2011 at 01:53 PM.

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05-09-2011 , 02:13 PM

#10148

LearnedfromTV

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Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8,108

right now i lift in cross trainers pretty similar to these... http://www.finishline.com/store/prod...tId=prod681914

do i need oly shoes or are these fine?

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05-09-2011 , 02:19 PM

#10149

Ra_Z_Boy

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Those look pretty crappy for lifting.

You don't NEED olympic lifting shoes but if you can get them they are highly recommended. If not a decent pair of shoes with a flat sturdy sole, rigid sides etc should be a priority.

I lift in these:

Other people recommend Chuck Taylors but I personally don't like them for lifting.

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05-09-2011 , 02:22 PM

#10150

sylar

Ivan Drago's homeslice

Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 20,307

no offense, but those are some fugly sambas.

in general however, sambas are awesome for squatting/deadlifting. i would pay special attention to the insoles and upgrade/replace them as needed.

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