Squat and General Activity Update

[Primemuscle]

What is that faggot shit? Looks like some sort of toileting aid for the elderly

Hey knucklehead,

JustPlaneJane said, "I think I can lift the 225, but the knurling on the bar really made a mark on the skin on my upper back." I posted the picture for her benefit. If she'd had this piece of equipment to use, the bar cutting into her skin on her back wouldn't be a problem. It doesn't make doing squats any easier, just a little more comfortable.

Almost every gym I've worked out at has at least one of these.

[Irongrip400]

JPJ, when are you posting a pic of yourself?

[Henda]

Hey knucklehead,

JustPlaneJane said, "I think I can lift the 225, but the knurling on the bar really made a mark on the skin on my upper back." I posted the picture for her benefit. If she'd had this piece of equipment to use, the bar cutting into her skin on her back wouldn't be a problem. It doesn't make doing squats any easier, just a little more comfortable.

Almost every gym I've worked out at has at least one of these.

Haha if you were using that in the gym and Elton John was in the rack next to you naked from the waist down squatting a 2.5lb fixed barbell onto a 12” black dildo every rep even he would glance over at you and call you a fag

[chaos]

JPJ, when are you posting a pic of yourself?

There's one on page 4.

[Primemuscle]

Haha if you were using that in the gym and Elton John was in the rack next to you naked from the waist down squatting a 2.5lb fixed barbell onto a 12” black dildo every rep even he would glance over at you and call you a fag

Clever. It appears you put a lot of thought into this response. Do you have "a thing" for Elton John? Oddly enough, when I've used this at the gym, no one has ever called me a fag. In fact, Getbig is the only place since junior high that anyone ever calls me a fag. Hmmm.   

[Primemuscle]

There's one on page 4.

Yes but she's in black face.

[Hypertrophy]

Hey knucklehead,

JustPlaneJane said, "I think I can lift the 225, but the knurling on the bar really made a mark on the skin on my upper back." I posted the picture for her benefit. If she'd had this piece of equipment to use, the bar cutting into her skin on her back wouldn't be a problem. It doesn't make doing squats any easier, just a little more comfortable.

Almost every gym I've worked out at has at least one of these.

I've used that pad. Never liked it. A towel wrapped around the bar works just as well.

[Primemuscle]

I've used that pad. Never liked it. A towel wrapped around the bar works just as well.

Some gyms have foam pipe insulation to use as padding on the bar. What I don't like about using that or a towel wrapped around the bar is that they move around too much and at least with the insulation can slip off.

Squats are probably the single most important exercise anyone can do, (if you do them right). I think that whatever it takes to help someone want to do them, is good. I used to wear a weight belt when squatting, but decided it was counter productive. I sometimes put a low stool under me so that I am sure to go low enough on each rep. I also occasionally use a 2 by 4 or an angled platform under my heals and I vary my stance just to change things up a bit and keep it interesting. 

[Irongrip400]

Placing a 2 X 4 under the heels or even a couple of 10 pound plates when squatting decreases range of motion at the hip and improves the range of motion at the knee,which helps to recruit more quad muscle fibers.

Any benefit/does it double up as a calf exercise?

[JustPlaneJane]

JPJ, when are you posting a pic of yourself?

I posted pics of myself previously and also earlier in this thread.

Post up a photo of yourself  “Irongrip400” so we can see what you look like.

Or push your luck like some of the other idiots posting in this thread…and I will post a photo of every member of your immediate family, including their names and where they live. 🤣

Your move.

[JustPlaneJane]

Yes but she's in black face.

You’re on thin ice already, you crying to OMR won’t save you this time.

Stick to the topic at hand.

[JustPlaneJane]

I've used that pad. Never liked it. A towel wrapped around the bar works just as well.

In looking at the photo of Mr. Cook I think I had the bar way too high up on my back. I’m just not sure that if I lower the bar to the area where he had it, that my back is thick enough to support it without slipping. I did notice that the other people squatting next to me (2 guys) had their heals elevated, but they were only using the same weight I was, so I’m not sure they were credible sources for workout form.

Today we did abs, calves, and stretching and then we tried to make a video of me wheelying the dirt bike. My Mom went jogging and I told her I had to log in and work for a while, but I really just took a nap.

Tomorrow we are going to make a Voodoo Doll that looks like Chaos !
🤣  💋

[The Scott]

In looking at the photo of Mr. Cook I think I had the bar way too high up on my back. I’m just not sure that if I lower the bar to the area where he had it, that my back is thick enough to support it without slipping. I did notice that the other people squatting next to me (2 guys) had their heals elevated, but they were only using the same weight I was, so I’m not sure they were credible sources for workout form.

Today we did abs, calves, and stretching and then we tried to make a video of me wheelying the dirt bike. My Mom went jogging and I told her I had to log in and work for a while, but I really just took a nap.

Tomorrow we are going to make a Voodoo Doll that looks like Chaos !
🤣  💋

Once more, with feeeeewing...Steel Toe Work boots. Ankle high.  Trust me. 

As for making a Voodoo Doll, make one of Strawmanlette.  It shouldn't be too difficult to find a dog turd with some grass clippings in it.  I am in a mood.

[JustPlaneJane]

Once more, with feeeeewing...Steel Toe Work boots. Ankle high.  Trust me. 

As for making a Voodoo Doll, make one of Strawmanlette.  It shouldn't be too difficult to find a dog turd with some grass clippings in it.  I am in a mood.

Hi The Scott 🙋‍♀️

Do you mean boots like these ones ?

https://www.catfootwear.com/US/en/paisley-6-inch-steel-toe-work-boot/41276W.html?dwvar_41276W_color=P91098#cgid=womens-steel-toe&prefn1=isOnSale&prefv1=false&start=1

[wes]

Any benefit/does it double up as a calf exercise?

I think it targets the lower quad teardrop are if you use a close stance with toes pointed forward.

I know the entire quad is involved but I firmly believe that this will work lower quad done in this manner.

Give `em a try.

[wes]

In looking at the photo of Mr. Cook I think I had the bar way too high up on my back. I’m just not sure that if I lower the bar to the area where he had it, that my back is thick enough to support it without slipping. I did notice that the other people squatting next to me (2 guys) had their heals elevated, but they were only using the same weight I was, so I’m not sure they were credible sources for workout form.

Today we did abs, calves, and stretching and then we tried to make a video of me wheelying the dirt bike. My Mom went jogging and I told her I had to log in and work for a while, but I really just took a nap.

Tomorrow we are going to make a Voodoo Doll that looks like Chaos !
🤣  💋

Put your elbows up when the bar is on your back and rest the bar low on your rear delts.........forms a kind of cradle for the bar to sit in.

Hard to explain but that`s the best way to do it hands down.

[wes]

This is something like I`m trying to explain.

[JustPlaneJane]

Put your elbows up when the bar is on your back and rest the bar low on your rear delts.........forms a kind of cradle for the bar to sit in.

Hard to explain but that`s the best way to do it hands down.

Oh, that makes sense and seems pretty easy to do.

It would probably work a lot better if I actually had bigger rear delts. LOL

I’m going to try this tomorrow morning when the workout facility opens. The Voodoo Doll is going to have to wait.

Thank you Wes !

[wes]

Oh, that makes sense and seems pretty easy to do.

It would probably work a lot better if I actually had bigger rear delts. LOL

I’m going to try this tomorrow morning when the workout facility opens. The Voodoo Doll is going to have to wait.

Thank you Wes !

Also Jane,keep your head up focusing your eyes on a spot real or imaginary on the wall.

Stay tight and go for it.

[JustPlaneJane]

Stay tight and go for it.

Excuse me ?
😳

LOL !

[wes]

Excuse me ?
😳

LOL !

I meant keep your spine tight. 

[pellius]

In case anyone was wondering where the loud skinny Getbig chick has been lately ?
🤣

My Mom came to visit and we are in Colorado with a group of friends. We went hiking in Estes Park and saw a herd of Elk which was cool. We lifted weights with our arms and worked our calves. I got a vest to stay warm while still showing off my twig arms in my long sleeve shirts.

We went to Vail for a few days and did downhill mountain biking with the gondola. My Mom is wicked fast and absolutely left me in her dust. But….

That night we did squats and I did two 205 lb back squat sets, one with my belt and no knee wraps (forgot my wraps) and one with my knee wraps and no belt (forgot my belt). I weighed 133 lbs after working out. I was sore the next two days but not from lifting, more from falling off the mountain bike.

Next we spent a few days in Aspen…I did the supermodel thing and did not show off my massive bhank thighs too much. I did buy clothes and tried not to bother my mom too much with theories of foot placement during squatting. We bought my Mom a black party dress and went to a concert.

The last few days we have been in Ouray, Silverton, and Telluride dirt biking. My Mom skipped that because she can’t ride a motorcycle anymore. The Austrians make the best dirt bikes !

Last but not least…. I am going to work on my squat the next few weeks until it is 40% of Tommy’s 551 lb bench.

That is all - wish you the best in your lifts and always remember, no matter what happens,  “at least you’re not Shitzo.”

How old is your mom? And did you bring your cool wrist wraps?

[Henda]

In looking at the photo of Mr. Cook I think I had the bar way too high up on my back. I’m just not sure that if I lower the bar to the area where he had it, that my back is thick enough to support it without slipping. I did notice that the other people squatting next to me (2 guys) had their heals elevated, but they were only using the same weight I was, so I’m not sure they were credible sources for workout form.

Today we did abs, calves, and stretching and then we tried to make a video of me wheelying the dirt bike. My Mom went jogging and I told her I had to log in and work for a while, but I really just took a nap.

Tomorrow we are going to make a Voodoo Doll that looks like Chaos !
🤣  💋

There is no right or wrong way regarding where the bar sits it depends on the goal, powerlifters will generally squat low bar as generally can move more weight and it puts more load on the glutes due to the tendency for torso to lean forward, high bar is more quads due to being easier to remain more upright torso which increases knee flexion. Same with the elevated heal it only serves to increase knee flexion to load the quads more. If your goal is to simply lift more weight go low bar with no elevated heel, for hypertrophy high bar and perhaps elevated heel if it’s needed to maximise knee flexion

[The Scott]

Hi The Scott 🙋‍♀️

Do you mean boots like these ones ?

https://www.catfootwear.com/US/en/paisley-6-inch-steel-toe-work-boot/41276W.html?dwvar_41276W_color=P91098#cgid=womens-steel-toe&prefn1=isOnSale&prefv1=false&start=1

Pretty much but I prefer the Redwing brand. I wear Redwing steel toe boots all the time now.  Have for years actually and they seem to be the brand that fit with my leg braces the best.  Steel toe because I am a forklift driver/laborer so they protect me at work and when exercising.  I wear them when I feel brave enough to ride my Sporty but that is becoming a rare event as I tend to fall due to my crappo right leg being so weak.  Time to get a sidecar?  I have thought about the Piaggio Mp3 500 "tadpole" scooter (2 wheels up front) but it may well just be time to stop trying to be me, if you will.  My brothers and son will give me hell if I got a scooter, LOL!  I just want to ride for as long as I can but my doctors agree with my family.  Dammit!  I have gone off tangent again!

Try the boots.  The squat changed me and it will work for anyone willing to put the effort into it. 

They have enough of a heel that I didn't feel the need for a 2X4 under my heels when I was still able to do the squat. 

[Cook]

There is no right or wrong way regarding where the bar sits it depends on the goal, powerlifters will generally squat low bar as generally can move more weight and it puts more load on the glutes due to the tendency for torso to lean forward, high bar is more quads due to being easier to remain more upright torso which increases knee flexion. Same with the elevated heal it only serves to increase knee flexion to load the quads more. If your goal is to simply lift more weight go low bar with no elevated heel, for hypertrophy high bar and perhaps elevated heel if it’s needed to maximise knee flexion

Henda here explains it exactly like I would.