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    Ehhh they weren't easy or hard. Squats been struggling lately. I just need to get used to getting under heavy weight more often.

    Yea I don't think they are but a lot of people think vibrams are douche baggy for whatever reason.. Hell if their comfy I'd wear them in social setting IDGAF is they're socially acceptable or not.
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    @ Chaos bench: holy stabilizers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ThomasG View Post
    Does anyone here have experience with Vibrams for squatting dead lifting and GPP work like the sled and prowler? Right now I've been changing shoes almost daily between my chucks and running shoes for GPP work. I don't care if people think they look gay. I'm looking at this from a performance aspect.
    Used them for ~1 year or so. Were great for sprints, and I liked them for deads. Squats they felt a little...squishy. The durability was horrendous, however.

    They also trap odors like nobody's business.
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    i tried the vibrams and didnt like

    i ended up buying some merell barefoot embark train glove goretex shoes instead. they do use the vibram sole though. i did deads in them recently and theyre nice. i still prefer adistars for squats though. nothing beats that wooden block heel
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    Not really a fan of Vibrams. They aren't durable at all...they will start smelling bad (unless you have 5-toe socks which are lame and a chore)...and I never felt the same response from them as I did my Chucks or pumas. I am considering getting oly shoes for squatting. I heard they are better for raw lifters.
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    Hmmm I've been reading mixed reviews everywhere it looks like something Ill just have to find out for myself. And Rob oly shoes are dependent on stance. I squat wide so they wouldn't be good for me.

    Saturday I worked to up to 375 off a one board. Meh... Progressing on the bench at this point is pretty damn hard. Thinking back to when I smoked 365 I was religiously doing heavy DB bench, mostly 4x8. For some reason I stopped. Actually I stopped cause I suck at them which is a big reason I should be doing them. I'm going to start doing more DB Work and see how things go.

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    I saw some pretty cool shoes in the gym the other day. Merrells are basically Vibrams minus the toes.
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    Back from a De-load. I wish I would have taken one sooner.

    Back, shoulders

    DB Row-Haven't done these in forever.
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    100x10

    Lateral Raise
    40x10
    35x12
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    25x12

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    x8

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    Forearms are shot for whatever reason could only do one set.

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    DE Lower

    Squat-Deep 2 second Pause
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    fuuuu feel so much better since deloading. It was long overdue. Pretty sure beast mode has been re-engaged.

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    Fast pull Thomas!!!
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    that was pretty quick... we ever gonna see that DL platform in action?
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    Not gonna lie I kinda lol'd at the psyche up seeing as it was 355.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian Hopper View Post
    Fast pull Thomas!!!
    Thanks!

    Quote Originally Posted by thecityalive View Post
    that was pretty quick... we ever gonna see that DL platform in action?
    What you mean?

    Quote Originally Posted by Invain View Post
    Not gonna lie I kinda lol'd at the psyche up seeing as it was 355.
    haha I psyche up for speed.
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    Umm.... that was fast.

    That's all I got.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Time+Patience View Post
    Umm.... that was fast.

    That's all I got.
    x2.....filler
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    Thanks guys I was happy with speed, and speed is a really good indicator for me on deadlifts.
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    ME Upper
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    Benched by myself no lift off was a bitch.

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    I'm going to use a stronger band next time for these. First time experimenting around with these got an epic pump I could really feel the muscled being worked, loved it.

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    Nice work on bench Thomas. Sucks that you had to lift alone, 420 self liftoff is no joke.
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    I swear sometimes you expend more energy just unracking the weight than you do with the actual press, lol. I feel your pain having no spotter to give you a lift-off.
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    That was the most intense speed pull i ever saw lol, great F'n speed! I love your work ethic dude. Always 150%, impressive.
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    I saw this and for some reason I thought of you


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    Quote Originally Posted by mike95763 View Post
    Nice work on bench Thomas. Sucks that you had to lift alone, 420 self liftoff is no joke.
    Thanks. If I didn't have clients I'd probably come lift with you guys.

    Quote Originally Posted by Invain View Post
    I swear sometimes you expend more energy just unracking the weight than you do with the actual press, lol. I feel your pain having no spotter to give you a lift-off.
    Word. I had to bench in the power rack too which for whatever reason is kinda awkward.

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    That was the most intense speed pull i ever saw lol, great F'n speed! I love your work ethic dude. Always 150%, impressive.
    Thanks Brian!

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    haha I love that video! I think I posted it on Utah powerlifting one time.
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    Okish pull day. Strength is coming up...

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    Holy shit I suck at those. That's a good think though found another thing I need to get stronger at.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ThomasG View Post
    Sumo Stiffies
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    Holy shit I suck at those. That's a good think though found another thing I need to get stronger at.
    I used to do these like crazy 2 years ago. I decided to go with the Sumo stance for variety and just loved them from the jump.

    315x reps is a nice starting point I'd say!
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    I think as I get strong at them they will help me off the floor

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