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epic 3 inch range of motion ::)
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ill say it before ill say it again everyone looks like shit past 9 percent bodyfat. he looks soft like a fat breast no girl likes that look.
this bodybuilder randy falcon has more of a look that hoes want and a look like he can fvck them real good with his endurance ab muscles
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in diet mode you lose that ability to push 225 for 50 but in diet mode you have plenty of long term endurance energy, but not that superior power wich comes from muscles cells being SATURATED full of water and triglicerides and glucose
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I have no problem with the first 25-30 reps using typical half-rep style, but after that they quickly become quarter reps and then eighth reps before clearly not even being able to complete a full rep at the end.
Using good form with near-lockout, I'd say he's good for about 33 reps - no small feat in and of itself.
King of the Castleberry
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that was strong, sure, but he DEFINITELY cut those reps way short. my 25 at least got almost all of them to lockout and i'm sure as hell not on his level.
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is he 21 or 22?
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That's exactly it. Even with that poor form, he still lifts a lot of weight, and what is shown in the clip is still an example of great strength.
People on YouTube are particularly bad at criticizing form, even alright form. They will say the form sucks on one of my clips (actually, pretty well all of them), and it should be pointed out that even with my imperfect form, I am still demonstrating a fair amount of weight.
In Castleberry's case, assuming the plates are real, he is very strong. And ZachG_85 is extremely strong.
Yeah, you took a lot of undeserved grief for your dumbbell pressing form when you were utilizing a fairly full range of motion with perfect form and simply didn't have the wrist/forearm development to fully control the dumbbells. Either way, your form was better than 90% of people posting lifts - just a bit wobbly on the wrist stabilization.
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Why are you girls so obsessed with the kid? Does he make you feel like you miss on things?
MattC, you're gonna hurt yourself bro.
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You're the second person to tell me it was weak wrists which was the problem with my dumbbell presses. Someone recommended that I beat off more to amend this. Do you recommend bludgeoning the beefsteak to improve in this area?
I named the clip "Sad attempt at 410."
You need to frequently perform lifts that emphasize wrist stabilization such as overhead dumbbell presses and dumbbell bench presses and to increase the poundages at a pace that allows your wrist/forearm to keep up. You find this type of wobbly-wrist syndrome in guys who move up in strength very rapidly where the chest/shoulders can accommodate the weight but the wrists/forearms haven't really progressed from the 80lb dumbbells to the 120lbers.
And yes, sad attempt at 410 is aptly named.
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You're the second person to tell me it was weak wrists which was the problem with my dumbbell presses. Someone recommended that I beat off more to amend this. Do you recommend bludgeoning the beefsteak to improve in this area?
I had a very below average day today, due to waking up early yesterday and perhaps needing a little more sleep tonight to fully catch up on that. This will be my last day using NO-XS by Higher Power. My final grade = C.
http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/higherpowernoxsreview.html
That said, I did not use it exactly as directed.
I expected to deadlift 410 raw no less than three times and no more than 6-8 (with eight being wishful thinking):
I named the clip "Sad attempt at 410." Next week, I already suspect I will be having a very good back day. Also, I want to point out, that whenever I see people deadlift 400, 500, 600, etc, even with bad form, I consider them strong because merely getting it up is strong in and of itself.
dude are you doing SLDL's their was hardly any bend in your legs man it was all lower back, it hurt to watch
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dude are you doing SLDL's their was hardly any bend in your legs man it was all lower back, it hurt to watch
My sciatica is spaming just looking at it..
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Are you saying I will get cancer of the lower back lifting like that all the time? :-\
I meant spasming... need to work on your balance bro...
and I meant "Why are you girls so obsessed with the kid?" earlier... you went awol before I could slip a you in there ;)
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What does his face look like? I find face remains the ultimate marker of male physical attractiveness for women. What makes you say women are obsessed with him though? Just curious.
I've been warned, but I disagree. Like Bertil Fox, I bet I will never get an injury. It's genetic I think.
It felt good to do it, and it felt good leaving the gym again. My lower back has never felt better. It's pretty weird, actually...
With better form, the irony is that I would lift more, not less.
But my point is that even locking out on heavy weight, even with piss poor form, is indicative of strength. So you have to give Castleberry credit for that.
No doubt the weight is always the same weight no matter how you lift it, but bro I would definitly work on the form take it from somebody who has thrown there back out, sooner or later with that form your gonna fack something up bad man...I felt great up till the point i threw my back out, you shouldnt wait until there is a problem to address the cause 8)
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half-reps
50 x .5 = 25
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That makes sense, lol.
Good question, why the obsession with Castleberry?
Yea why....
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Matt, don't jerk the weight. It doesn't help in lifting more. Do it as quickly as possible but do it by squeezing the weight off the ground.
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Wouldn't that make lift off particularly difficult?
I don't think so. Another good que is to think that you're pushing the feet through the floor instead of lifting the weight. Then when it gets moving extend the back.
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I don't even think he's good for 30 full. The last 10-20 weren't even half reps, they were quarters. I would feel pretty goofy publicly announcing that I was about to bench 225 for 50 on and then film myself doing that.
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I don't even think he's good for 30 full. The last 10-20 weren't even half reps, they were quarters. I would feel pretty goofy publicly announcing that I was about to bench 225 for 50 on and then film myself doing that.
you know what your right...I myself have a video or two on youtube that can make me look pretty pathetic...But if i was going to release something, at least live up to what you say you are going to do...I don't know what is worse, Castle's 1/4 rep bench or Cormiers 1/4 rep pullups...I guess each pretty silly but who am i to talk...I'm a 35 year old man with 17 year old dancing behind me thinking i'm a god...I totally understand pathetic...
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I didn't see one full rep....... :-\
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heres another guy who got made fun of for not locking out on the bench....
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heres another guy who got made fun of for not locking out on the bench....
gh gets a pass for his posting ability...
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True...
But I always do a little less than I could do with loose form. So I am not pushing myself and using loose form. It is that combination which I think is dangerous.
Today, which was very off for me, I think I could have done 430 with that same form, but that would be a potential injury risk, so I did not do that. But I appreciate your comments, as I do not wish to be injures, so thank you.
spread your feet out a few more inches on each side and widen your grip about the same distance and your balance will be better, Matt.
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I expected to deadlift 410 raw no less than three times and no more than 6-8 (with eight being wishful thinking):
Did you seriously move your feet when almost at the top position? Wow....you must want a back injury in the future. One thing that helped me was some advice that John Parrillo gave me. When you are about to go, 'preload' the bar. Getting down, gripping, then take the 'slack' out of the bar (the bar will feel like its at tension). My deadlifting improved greatly.
There is some good advice about pushing through the floor and all...so you may want to heed it. SF suggested the moving of feet....you are doing conventional stance, so moving the feet wider may have you do sumo deads...which can be easier to do.
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Did you seriously move your feet when almost at the top position? Wow....you must want a back injury in the future. One thing that helped me was some advice that John Parrillo gave me. When you are about to go, 'preload' the bar. Getting down, gripping, then take the 'slack' out of the bar (the bar will feel like its at tension). My deadlifting improved greatly.
There is some good advice about pushing through the floor and all...so you may want to heed it. SF suggested the moving of feet....you are doing conventional stance, so moving the feet wider may have you do sumo deads...which can be easier to do.
he can move his feet out and still do a conventional pull, i saw his foot move on that and i just cringed, if his widens his feet and his hands he'll be able to maintain his balance.
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good physique on that dude !
seems like a douchebag tho
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The problem with his form is that hes on his toes.If he would pull with his heels jammed into the floor and pull the bar in instead of just up,he would be fine.He also needs to look about 6 feet in front of him at the start of the pull ,instead of straight down ,and lift the head as he comes to lockout.Most people miss at the top because they cant get their hips through.By pulling the bar up AND in the hips have room to come through instead of the bar being suspended 4 inches in front of you and the hips just locked up.I also think squads opinion about the grip more then the stance is good.
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You're the second person to tell me it was weak wrists which was the problem with my dumbbell presses. Someone recommended that I beat off more to amend this. Do you recommend bludgeoning the beefsteak to improve in this area?
I had a very below average day today, due to waking up early yesterday and perhaps needing a little more sleep tonight to fully catch up on that. This will be my last day using NO-XS by Higher Power. My final grade = C.
http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/higherpowernoxsreview.html
That said, I did not use it exactly as directed.
I expected to deadlift 410 raw no less than three times and no more than 6-8 (with eight being wishful thinking):
I named the clip "Sad attempt at 410." Next week, I already suspect I will be having a very good back day. Also, I want to point out, that whenever I see people deadlift 400, 500, 600, etc, even with bad form, I consider them strong because merely getting it up is strong in and of itself.
No offense Matt cause I like you, but that was the most stupid and dangerous lift I saw this month
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heres another guy who got made fun of for not locking out on the bench....
Are you kidding? Ronnie's reps were alot more quality than Castleberry's. Plus, I don't think Ronnie had ever made a strength claim in his life and Castleberry is all over his own nuts.
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Anyone notice how their was just one plate on the right side of the bar at the end? I call bs...
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The problem with his form is that hes on his toes.If he would pull with his heels jammed into the floor and pull the bar in instead of just up,he would be fine.He also needs to look about 6 feet in front of him at the start of the pull ,instead of straight down ,and lift the head as he comes to lockout.Most people miss at the top because they cant get their hips through.By pulling the bar up AND in the hips have room to come through instead of the bar being suspended 4 inches in front of you and the hips just locked up.I also think squads opinion about the grip more then the stance is good.
I agree...
pull the bar up/in and against your shins and legs all the way up. use your bodyweight as an advantage when you pull.
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I don't care if this Castleberry kid's lifts are real or not......he constantly pushes everyone's buttons without trying and that makes me laugh.
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I don't care if this Castleberry kid's lifts are real or not......he constantly pushes everyone's buttons without trying and that makes me laugh.
Without intending it.
Around here, if you do/have something others can't/don't have with even the sligthiest cocky attitude, bashing comes in full throttle.
Remember the bathub calf raise incident? ;D
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No offense Matt cause I like you, but that was the most stupid and dangerous lift I saw this month
Form wise, I'm sure it was.
Weight wise, that wouldn't be dangerous for me unless I had 430-450 on the bar. I admit it was an off day for me, but I could still have lifted more there. The motion was awkward, but that situation above would be a lot more dangerous if I was using that same motion, but slowly rising the weight up, allowing time to put stress on various parts of the body. As it was, that did not feel particularly heavy for me, and I don't think it was dangerous, but that form using 450 would have quite possibly been an injury.
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Form wise, I'm sure it was.
Weight wise, that wouldn't be dangerous for me unless I had 430-450 on the bar. I admit it was an off day for me, but I could still have lifted more there. The motion was awkward, but that situation above would be a lot more dangerous if I was using that same motion, but slowly rising the weight up, allowing time to put stress on various parts of the body. As it was, that did not feel particularly heavy for me, and I don't think it was dangerous, but that form using 450 would have quite possibly been an injury.
you won't think it is dangerous until it snap
you could fuck up your back even with 200lbs in that position
be carefull Matty :)
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i'd bet money Dingleberry couldn't rep 225 for full reps more than 15 or so.
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Form wise, I'm sure it was.
Weight wise, that wouldn't be dangerous for me unless I had 430-450 on the bar. I admit it was an off day for me, but I could still have lifted more there. The motion was awkward, but that situation above would be a lot more dangerous if I was using that same motion, but slowly rising the weight up, allowing time to put stress on various parts of the body. As it was, that did not feel particularly heavy for me, and I don't think it was dangerous, but that form using 450 would have quite possibly been an injury.
the difference between 410 and 430 is negligible in terms of causing injury. your form was horrendously dangerous, and if you keep it up you WILL hurt yourself, and you'll probably do it on a lift that isn't as heavy as you think you can go.
everyone think their back is just fine with terrible form until it gives.
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Form wise, I'm sure it was.
Weight wise, that wouldn't be dangerous for me unless I had 430-450 on the bar. I admit it was an off day for me, but I could still have lifted more there. The motion was awkward, but that situation above would be a lot more dangerous if I was using that same motion, but slowly rising the weight up, allowing time to put stress on various parts of the body. As it was, that did not feel particularly heavy for me, and I don't think it was dangerous, but that form using 450 would have quite possibly been an injury.
LOL man you really do seem like a good guy which is why i think people are trying to critique instead of flame you bro...you know how i threw out my back? Letting the weight down after a set of cable rows (not bending at the knees bending at the back) It doesnt matter how much weight it is the form is off, when you do warm ups you dont just get in there and start throwing weight around do you? no you concentrate on good form, you form should get better with heavier weights not worse.
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i'd bet money Dingleberry couldn't rep 225 for full reps more than 15 or so.
I did see him put up a sloppy 455 at about a 220-225bw, so I am sure he could hit 15 full reps pretty easy.
The guy definately a HEAVY over-exaggerator with a very arrogant attitude which I absoultely can't stand, but 455 raw in reality would probably completly crush 99.9% of the users on getbig if they were to try it. So bash him but be real about it.
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I did see him put up a sloppy 455 at about a 220-225bw, so I am sure he could hit 15 full reps pretty easy.
The guy definately a HEAVY over-exaggerator with a very arrogant attitude which I absoultely can't stand, but 455 raw in reality would probably completly crush 99.9% of the users on getbig if they were to try it. So bash him but be real about it.
i agree, a sloppy 455 should give you probably a GOOD 30 for full reps, maybe a couple more and that's exactly what he would have gotten if he'd done full reps, 50 plus full reps is the territory of mid 500's benchers.
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you won't think it is dangerous until it snap
you could fuck up your back even with 200lbs in that position
be carefull Matty :)
I respectfully disagree. I've been lifting with the same form for years now and I've never had anything remotely close to a training injury. I also spent years in the army and and a lot of the training there is not exactly back friendly.
The fact is, I don't get injured obviously due to genetics. Same reason Bertil Fox never got injured despite consistently training with even worse form than me. I train like this because I can get away with it. I'm not saying my form doesn't suck or that I shouldn't try to fix it. I'm merely asking that you acknowledge that yes, I can get away with it.
A lot of the people telling me to fix my form got injured doing movements much safer and with less weight than I use, so I am compelled to believe I am genetically inclined to not sustain injuries nearly as easily as most people. Even today, my back feels fantastic and I've been sitting on the computer for almost two hours now.
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if nothing else, mathias, it would behoove you to change form so your poundages go up. injury aside, the way you lift puts you at a terrible mechanical disadvantage.
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TBH Matt's form isn't as horrible as some people are making it sound, the worst thing he did is move that foot which I'VE NEVER SEEN ANYONE DO IN MY LIFE but he only hitched it a little and he should have squatted down a little deeper to start the pull.
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TBH Matt's form isn't as horrible as some people are making it sound, the worst thing he did is move that foot which I'VE NEVER SEEN ANYONE DO IN MY LIFE but he only hitched it a little and he should have squatted down a little deeper to start the pull.
lol he did a rounded lower back stiff leg deadlift. Worst form you can possibly use. Nothing correct about it. And moving the foot.....i dont know WHAT to say....but if he deadlifts like that on a regular basis he will have back problems in the future without a doubt
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I respectfully disagree. I've been lifting with the same form for years now and I've never had anything remotely close to a training injury. I also spent years in the army and and a lot of the training there is not exactly back friendly.
The fact is, I don't get injured obviously due to genetics. Same reason Bertil Fox never got injured despite consistently training with even worse form than me. I train like this because I can get away with it. I'm not saying my form doesn't suck or that I shouldn't try to fix it. I'm merely asking that you acknowledge that yes, I can get away with it.
A lot of the people telling me to fix my form got injured doing movements much safer and with less weight than I use, so I am compelled to believe I am genetically inclined to not sustain injuries nearly as easily as most people. Even today, my back feels fantastic and I've been sitting on the computer for almost two hours now.
Man I sure hope so b/c a back injury can leave you out for 6 months or more, that statment sounds like a few famous last words but hey your body bro, but like magoo said if nothing else youll be able to put more weight in the air with better form.
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Too all,
I appreciate your comments and that is why I post videos to begin with.
Older people suffering from problems stemming from their youth applies to someone who had symptoms and did nothing about them, not so much people who train in a manner which would appear to be conducive to injuries but have no symptoms.
Long term joint and related problems do not just pop up overnight. Isn't it a little odd that after years and years of training the way I do above, that I don't have anything even remotely close to resembling an injury or pain or discomfort or anything at all? If I was like Tom Prince and on a slow drip IV of parabolin and a haze of nubain, maybe I just wouldn't notice. But being as body conscious as I am and opioid free, I would recognize the signs and do something about it.
Some people can just get away with it, and clearly I am one of those people. It's genetic.
"But Matt C, you are a young man, and that is why you can get away with it."
Not exactly...
Two people my age, and one who always criticizes my form, sustained back injuries. Surely my age would be a factor comparing my lack of injuries to those of a more advanced age, but how do people explain my lack of injuries compared to those in my age demographic?
PS - correct form on the deadlift will result in more weight lifted, not less! :)
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PS - correct form on the deadlift will result in more weight lifted, not less! :)
FALSE! If your legs are weak then correct form will result in LESS weight lifted. Trust me, iv trained people to deadlift for a long time and iv had to correct this many times. Also, weaker upper back will result in less weight lifted with proper form. Improper form in the way demonstrated in the video = compensating for weak muscle groups with lower back, hams, glutes......and making yourself VERY succeptable to lower back injury with the rounding of the spine in the lift (rounding spine takes away full contraction of lower back leaving it vulnerable to injury!)
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FALSE! If your legs are weak then correct form will result in LESS weight lifted. Trust me, iv trained people to deadlift for a long time and iv had to correct this many times. Also, weaker upper back will result in less weight lifted with proper form. Improper form in the way demonstrated in the video = compensating for weak muscle groups with lower back, hams, glutes......and making yourself VERY succeptable to lower back injury with the rounding of the spine in the lift (rounding spine takes away full contraction of lower back leaving it vulnerable to injury!)
I didn't compensate for weak muscle groups, I didn't use them at all. ;D I didn't even really give my legs an opportunity to assist in the lift, but in all fairness, as small as my legs are, they are fairly strong. It is predominantly hamstrings being utilized in deadlifts, is it not?
PS - how Rich is Rich Gaspari? ???
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I didn't compensate for weak muscle groups, I didn't use them at all. ;D I didn't even really give my legs an opportunity to assist in the lift, but in all fairness, as small as my legs are, they are fairly strong. It is predominantly hamstrings being utilized in deadlifts, is it not?
PS - how Rich is Rich Gaspari? ???
Deadlift is full body. Lower/Upper back, hams, glutes, and quads (yes quads). If legs or upper back is weak, form will not be held on heavier lifts....and gleaming lower back weakness stands out when you see the lower back round (lower back is not strong enough to hold full contraction, which would be a flat and contracted lower back). That was pretty much a ham/glute lift....YES proper form will lead to bigger DL...but that is after all imbalances are improved and the entire chain is strengthened....
Wouldnt know...havent seen him in almost a year and dont care to. No grudge, just dont care to associate with cheap arrogant pricks (so the majority consensus says)
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I didn't compensate for weak muscle groups, I didn't use them at all. ;D I didn't even really give my legs an opportunity to assist in the lift, but in all fairness, as small as my legs are, they are fairly strong. It is predominantly hamstrings being utilized in deadlifts, is it not?
PS - how Rich is Rich Gaspari? ???
The form you have yes your hams are definitly the predominant leg muscle being used, but with better form its probably about equal if not more on the quad (at least for me b/c im short about 5'6" - 5'7") Your reasoning of genetics seems flawed to me but like i said to each is own. I really hope you dont get hurt but when you do let me know I know some good exercises to help out...
LOL im sure rich is pretty rich or at least comfortable beyond most people.
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Thanks guys. Keep in mind that I named the clip "Sad attempt at 410." (REF: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=501NGB1tM-A). So it is not as though I am oblivious to the fact my form in that particular clip sucked. Here is how I normally deadlift, whether it be with 135, 225, 315, 405, etc:
I would go up to say for example 410 for 3-6 with that same form, which is why the other clip I posted is particularly bad. It bewildered me that I only got one poor rep out of the deal.
So if you are going to school me on technique, the above clip would be a better source to be assessed since that is more representative of my usual form.
PS - is Rich Gaspari worth 10 million? ??? Discuss.
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Thanks guys. Keep in mind that I named the clip "Sad attempt at 410." (REF: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=501NGB1tM-A). So it is not as though I am oblivious to the fact my form in that particular clip sucked. Here is how I normally deadlift, whether it be with 135, 225, 315, 405, etc:
I would go up to say for example 410 for 3-6 with that same form, which is why the other clip I posted is particularly bad. It bewildered me that I only got one poor rep out of the deal.
So if you are going to school me on technique, the above clip would be a better source to be assessed since that is more representative of my usual form.
PS - is Rich Gaspari worth 10 million? ??? Discuss.
Better form but to me it sill looks like your doing a SLDL than a regular dead
It doesnt suprise me that hes worth that much i actually would have thought a little more.
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Better form but to me it sill looks like your doing a SLDL than a regular dead
It doesnt suprise me that hes worth that much i actually would have thought a little more.
Thanks. I will keep everything you say in mind.
PS - looks like Rich Gaspari beat Lee Haney after all, at least in that respect. :)
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that was strong, sure, but he DEFINITELY cut those reps way short. my 25 at least got almost all of them to lockout and i'm sure as hell not on his level.
Yeah, and dont forget this is a lifetime natty
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Better form but to me it sill looks like your doing a SLDL than a regular dead
Seconded. That first lift was 'diesel-weaselish' and my lower back got sore just looking at it. :-X
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Thanks. I will keep everything you say in mind.
PS - looks like Rich Gaspari beat Lee Haney after all, at least in that respect. :)
I honestly would have thought it would have been more but hey for a lifetime of doing something you love, shit thats more than enough money
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looks to me like your weight is on the balls of your feet with every rep. seems like you're tipping forward and as a result the lockout is weak.
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looks to me like your weight is on the balls of your feet with every rep. seems like you're tipping forward and as a result the lockout is weak.
http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/showthread.php?t=4793
Fat Joe would be proud. ;D
(http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4279&stc=1&d=1207179125)
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http://forum.bodybuildingpro.com/showthread.php?t=4793
Fat Joe would be proud. ;D
yeah, you locked it out, but it's obvious that's the weakest part of your lift. that's why your leg turned and why you hitched. even on your sets with 365 the last six inches are awkward and stilted. that's largely because you start tipped forwards and it's probably why when you DO lock it out you're leaned back like that.
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yeah, you locked it out, but it's obvious that's the weakest part of your lift. that's why your leg turned and why you hitched. even on your sets with 365 the last six inches are awkward and stilted. that's largely because you start tipped forwards and it's probably why when you DO lock it out you're leaned back like that.
Zach_G85, teach me how to lift more.
PS - do you deadlift 600? ???
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Full range of motion at least:
I say Castleberry is good for 30 like that.
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epic 3 inch range of motion ::)
The 70's called. They want their hair back.
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The 70's called. They want their hair back.
Pubes too?
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Why are you girls so obsessed with the kid? Does he make you feel like you miss on things?
MattC, you're gonna hurt yourself bro.
no shit... there's a million things wrong with that deadlift...the first one would be jerking it off the floor. Hope you enjoy a nice bicep tear... good lord.
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....Here is how I normally deadlift, whether it be with 135, 225, 315, 405....
your form is still shit
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that is some shitty deadlift form and youre going to get injured lifting like that. You are barely bending your knees and you are rounding your back a bit. You should try lifting less pounds, go slower, and concentrate on proper form. You're obviously familiar with youtube, maybe you should youtube deadlift form and watch some videos. See what you're doing wrong. The approach and setup of the lift is real important. Check this one out...
see how he sits back, thighs almost parallel before he moves forward and starts to lift?
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that is some shitty deadlift form and youre going to get injured lifting like that. You are barely bending your knees and you are rounding your back a bit. You should try lifting less pounds, go slower, and concentrate on proper form. You're obviously familiar with youtube, maybe you should youtube deadlift form and watch some videos. See what you're doing wrong. The approach and setup of the lift is real important. Check this one out...
see how he sits back, thighs almost parallel before he moves forward and starts to lift?
Perfect form.
Takes a while to master it, but once you get it down you are much stronger.
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Perfect form.
Takes a while to master it, but once you get it down you are much stronger.
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"perfect form" is BS when strength is the goal. look at konstantin or benni's pulls. they use very little by way of legs but they're both strong as shit. as long as you push with your heels and keep your lower back from rounding like a caterpillar, whatever muscle is most dominant (be it legs, hips, or back) will take the lift and that's fine.
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Thanks guys. I will be applying these deadlift techniques during my next workout, but I don't imagine I will be lowering the weight much to start, if at all. Even if I do, I think after perfecting the form, I will be lifting more than ever. This is similar to those who use deadlift suits who at first lift less weight than usual than upon mastering the suit use more weight than ever. :)
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Are you kidding? Ronnie's reps were alot more quality than Castleberry's. Plus, I don't think Ronnie had ever made a strength claim in his life and Castleberry is all over his own nuts.
oh ok I didnt know castulenuts claims to be a powerlifter seems like a bber to me from his physique there. Alot of powerlifters make fun of ronnies form, but hey he is not in for 1 rep he just wants to build muscle any way possible.