How would you rate a smith machine squat when compared to free? I mean how much weight would you have to do on the smith to be comparable to a 405 free? I might try some for around Christmas. Unfortunately I shake too, 1-2 years back it was impossible for me to do a regular squat with broom stick without falling over. I'm much better now but I won't be doing regular free squat circa-maxes for a while.
Most I had on my back was about 25 years ago with IPF-banned 2.5 meter wraps pulled as hard as possible, 573lbs to barely parallel. Young and stupid

Brother Taffin can literally taste that glass from underneath...

You know it!!

You will be part of a much much bigger country soon..

You’ve got pretty solid geopolitics there. But let’s be honest – the odds are high the Russian bear is already hissing itself empty, pawing through its last gold reserves just to keep the show going.
And when the circus runs out of tricks, don’t be surprised if a botox‑enhanced peace dove suddenly flutters out the window…

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I'm actually lucky that we have very good cycle paths but you've still got areas where you've got to really stay alert as some people just don't give a shit.
I have to say though I've seen some seriously risky moves by guys on busy main roads like a guy I know who's a serious triathlon competitor.
Rather than using a parallel cycle path he goes on the main road & his reasoning was that he didn't want to buckle his expensive wheels on his expensive racing bike.
He then complained about car drivers shouting at him. 
I use a mountain bike which is robust & I'm not a serious triathlon athlete just for some heart training..Still I wear a helmet...don't give a fuck if I look like a dick head