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ITT post equipment, tips, or accessories that for you have been "Game Changers" (radically transformed or benefited your routine)
>>36461980
wut diz fat grip
>>36461990
wow just look at those results! I sure she owes it all to the Shakeweight © !
This shit will get you so stronk, so big, so anaerobically powerful, that Thor himself will bow down
>>36461980
For every push exercise you do, you have to do a pull exercise.
For anything that isn't a compound slow down the lift, drop the weight, and feel the muscles moving the weight. Especially in exercises involving lats.
>>36461990
I love mine, it has really upped my hand job game. I can jerk off 10 dudes in a row without having to stop.
>>36462059
From my experience, doing 1.5x pull exercises for every push exercise is extremely beneficial. The back has much more muscle than the chest and needs to be hit in different angles and with more volume. Plus it makes you look like a beast. As Bill Kazmier once said, "strong back, strong man."
>>36462067
Same.
I kept seeing anons talk about Rippetoe so I bought one and I really love it pic related
>>36462097
Only this. Absolute GOAT.
Also Romaleos 2.
>>36462181
is romaleos a meme here i just started coming here
i cant comprehend what the fuck could be in a weightlifting shoe to make it cost 200 dollars. shit better suck my dick for 200 dollars. romaleos better make me a fuckin fried egg breakfast for 200 dollars
Barefoot training. Stretching short adductors, not just hamstrings and calves, for squat depth. Active stretching--where you use the antagonist of the muscle you're stretching to pull yourself into the stretch. Never going to failure. Training a little every day.
>>36462131
GET RIPPED TOES IN JUST 3 WEEKS
>>36462247
Light, durable, cheap. Pick two.
>>36462338
I bought this thing too and 2 minutes later the rest of my body was ripped as well. Just do it brother.
>>36462361
yeah no it doesn't work like that, you're buying into shoe company meme shit
it costs about $2 of materials to make a shoe with the correct characteristics for lifting. how are romaleos better than chucks?
im talking about for real people, not people squatting 600lb
Actually monitoring my nutrition
Gooby's meal planner is fucking useful as hell for this
http://custommealplanner.com/
>>36462428
Why even use Cuck's? Just squat with your heels on plates. That's free.
>>36462428
Romaleos have a raised, solid heel and side support. Chucks are flat as fuck and let you push your feet slightly over the edge of the sole.
This changes the squat mechanics between the two. Which is better is somewhat individual - it tends to be dictated by proportions and squat style as much as anything (narrower stance, particularly if you're longer limbed, tends to benefit a lot from those changes. Wider stance less so).
They also tend to last longer than Chucks. I prefer using the flat shoes, but I've blown through a ton of them over the years as they wear down. The oly shoes I've got last far longer.
>>36462428
>thinking the materials are that cheap
>thinking it's just the materials
laughinggirls.jpg
>>36462023
>Can't tell if bait but actually interested
Where would you get one of these?
>>36462513
>thinking the materials aren't
LOL you actually think shoes cost anything to make
yeah nylon fibers, super expensive component there. foam rubber, etc. these things are precious and nearly unobtainable to the modern man
>>36462050
this, my favorite ab exercise
These bad boys, fambalam.
I use them on deads, shrugs, high pulls, and rows. I usually don't put them on until I want to lift heavy, but the control they offer is fucking amazing if you have lil bitch hands like I do.
>>36462529
That's a Yoke frame.
Generally you have to buy them from somewhere that sells strongman gear, but they're not that hard to make if you've got the tools. Utterly brutal exercise, albeit one that is really injury-prone if you go heavy on it.
>>36462569
>2016
>having a weak grip
>>36462545
Make them yourself for the same price, kiddo. I double dog dare you.
>>36462583
>crossfityokefailuremontage.webm
>>36462545
And don't forget to include your labor.
>>36462636
Pretty much. The regular yoke is a mean bastard, but the chain yoke they tried using in crossfit briefly is custom made to fuck people up.
>>36462569
How do you use this?
>>36462693
They're just lifting straps, dude. Those just have padded cuffs.
>>36462569
>shrugs
>not using them as a trap/forearm exercise.
But yeah, My max DL went up by 15k thanks to these. Terrifying.
>>36462640
>>36462624
>What is mass production in 3rd world sweatshops
>>36462097
>>36462181
Do you have to smash up the brick into a powder before use? Or can you just "draw" with the block on your hands? I've only used pre-powdered chalk
>>36462737
> my max dl went up 10000 lbs thanks to my gundam suit
no shit, the lift doesn't count if you aren't supporting the weight with your own muscles
>>36462131
Underrated toes
>>36462501
Once you get past 2 pl8 then thats nit viable anymore new friend.
not stable enough
>>36462023
Just did a 565 yoke walk yesterday. Also did zercher yoke carries @255. Jesus Christ, I thought I was going to die.
>>36461980
>>36462999
I have never thought I was going to die more than the time I had a Conans Wheel attempt at 350 in competition. Had to put the bloody thing down before the minute was up because I'd lost feeling in one arm and the other was starting to twitch randomly.
Except for the time I had an attempt at 310, except all the weights were hanging off chain rather than stuck in place. That was interesting.
>>36462899
How's your first year of lifting going?
True game changer at least for me, a lot less ass sweat everywhere so good for the gym too
>>36463040
Advice, o senpai: tape or sleeves for stones? I'm relatively new to strongman from powerlifting and have been getting road rash with stones. And does one put tacky on the tape/sleeve as well?
>>36463208
I don't use either, so I can't really say.
If you're using tacky, the tacky goes on whatever is going to be doing the gripping on the stone.
>>36463039
>not power perfect 2's or adipower
squat plug looks good tho
>>36463039
Picture of you with the squat plug in place?
>>36463207
Where'd you buy it? I need new underwear.
>>36463300
PL2 and PP2 are the same thing, just lower heels.
>>36463354
That one is not actually mine, took the pic from /fit/ :P
>>36463039
I have the same shoes, same color. What's with the buttplug?
>>36462100
thank you
>>36463398
Squat plug*
It's to help you brace and increase intra-abdominal pressure. Also prevents your anus from prolapsing when squatting or deadlifting heavy weights.
>>36463165
>being so stupid and insecure that you miss the joke
>>36463429
This has to be some ruse
>>36463483
>being this new
>>36463483
>>36463429
Fairly sure this is a ruse, you're supposed to mount your squat plug on the ground to make sure you go low enough on your 1 rep max. pic related is mine
>>36462970
there is literally a pic of Arnold squating like 5 plates on a board wearing chucks
>>36463594
>>36463695
Gay, that's a dildo.
>>36463039
>implying you actually squat
>>36463366
Go to Ross or tj maxx. They're like 8 bucks each, vs 25 at the actual nike/underarmor/reebok stores.
>>36462899
> my max dl went up 45 lbs thanks to bars
no shit, lift doesn't count unless your supporting the weight with your own muscles
>>36463767
>seeing a dildo in everything, even gym equipment
>calling others gay
you can only have one
strap 5kg plates on your gym's biggest dumbells to start rowing some real weight. I can row about 90kg and my back is now thick solid tight etc.
these things are so fucking addicting...
Got a set of 4 a few weeks ago. Closed the 1.5 and can almost close the 2. Really feeling gains in my forearms and hands from these.
>>36464377
I also got into COC after getting into shooting sports. Almost just as fun, I have 1-3. Getting the Silver Bullet soon too.
>>36463387
Exactly, need that oly heel Trappy ya Brazilian dingbat.
>>36463039
>/fit/: the picture
>posted by the current /fit/ mascot
>>36463207
Fucking cringy when guys with tiny quads use this shit
>>36462247
It's a niche market so, like with Brooks and all those running shoes, the price is marked up
>>36463429
Lifting plug*
>>36462181
>tfw Romaleos cured your knee aids
If I could buy my way out of joint aids, I would.
is that a pussy pad in the op?
>High-as-fuck-rep facepulls with babbyweight for dem posture and shoulder stability gainz
>Not being afraid of weighted dips and chinups
>suicide grip on OHP
Feels good, man
>>36466791
Why suicide grip on OHP? When the fingers slip up your head is the next place it'll land on
>>36466821
sorry, forgot to mention I only go suicide on warmup sets
I find it puts my shoulders in a better position, just feels comfy m8
>>36464821
I got into cock as soon as I visited /fit/
>>36466791
How many dips should I be able to do before I add weight?
>>36467008
No concrete rule really.
I started doing them when I could squeeze out about 7 or 8 (now can do 20+ easily.)
But really even grinding out 1-3 reps with 10 kg added will boost your unweighted max rapidly. Go try it and don't be afraid of failing.
>>36466740
No that's something to make the place where you grip the bar larger to simulate a thick bar without having to actually buy one.
>>36464377
What are forearm gains from these? They're too expensive imo to buy them all
>>36467072
Yeah I'm interested too it seems like a large investment.
>>36462396
>ripped_in_2_minutes.gif
>hard_in_2_seconds.webm
meh
>>36467072
>>36467080
This shit don't matter, seriously don't focus on the 3% advantage that bullshit gimmicks might get you and focus on dat dere DL
>>36467023
Thanks anon. I can do about 7. I don't weigh much though
>>36467023
<But really even grinding out 1-3 reps with 10 kg added will boost your unweighted max rapidly
That's strange, I can do sets of 8 chinups with 15kg added, but it hasn't added much to my max at bodyweight of like 11-13
>>36462873
I prefer to just rub the block over my hands
going from 3x5 to 5x5
>>36462560
I feel it in my abs but also in my back.
also i dont know how to progress i can do like 15 or more on my knees, but 0 standing.
>>36467223
11-13 with good form is pretty good to be honest
>>36467309
>doing 3 sets of 5 of anything except tortures like zerchers or sanbag thrusters
>expecting results
>>36467393
>what is starting strength
>>36467406
>>36467345
You shouldn't be feeling it in your back. Make sure your butt isn't dropping.
>>36467541
okay but what about progression ?
>>36466791
>High-as-fuck-rep facepulls with babbyweight for dem posture and shoulder stability gainz
>Not being afraid of weighted dips and chinups
Mah nigga
>>36467095
I don't think they are meant to be something you include in your gym routine, they're something to use while you watch TV or read a book or some other almost-idle shit
>>36462247
>>36462428
>>36462502
Because consumerism. If you can slap a label on something and do enough advertisement people will buy it regardless if it's outright ridiculous and overpriced or not. Just look at all the kids buying "gaming chairs" and similar stupid shit. Also don't underestimate the amount of shilling going on on 4chan.
>>36463039
Trappy I want your smooth little butt please come here and do squats on my dick
>>36461980
>>36467795
Do they match your purse?
>>36463387
>That one is not actually mine, took the pic from /fit/ :P
You do use one though right? Go get it and show us!
>>36467800
i literally made you type that aha
>>36467800
needed if deadlifting with a normal bar
>>36467966
I deadlift with a normal bar and I don't need no gloves
>>36468185
Yeah but its gimping yourself, with oly bar I can easily do 20 more Kg
>>36462082
Yeah. Currently doing madcow and I'm simply adding pull ups at the end of two of the weekly workouts.
>>36463039
Hey trappy is it true you and sparrow are actually adopted siblings?
Normally, most "equipment" to enhance your workout outside of straps, wrist wraps, and belts are broscience, but this motherfucker right here is scary, its like climbing on top of a motherfucking gain train with no brakes as your bench and chest explode in the distance.
>>36468445
>using tension to make the lift easier
>thinks it leads to more gains
>>36468401
Yeah well I prefer to stay natty.
>>36466791
I think its only suicide grip on horizontal presses
>>36461990
Topkek
>>36461980
My delts are popping like crazy after i started holding the weights infront of me and pointing my elbows forwards instead of outwards/to the side.
DB incline Shoulder press btw.
Such a small adjustment but the difference is crazy. All the other shit never did anything for my shoulders, except giving me fucking pain.
Doing wide upright rows with 5, 10s and 15kg plates. Obviously the ones that have holes in them.
It allows it to hang (putting no strain on the wrist like a DB/BB), and it allows it to get closer to your body unlike a kettlebell.
>>36469311
>My delts are popping like crazy after i started holding the weights infront of me and pointing my elbows forwards instead of outwards/to the side.
you would have to change the orientation of the DB's too right? if the weights are in front of you you're no longer holding them sideways
>>36469578
Yep, they are basically pointing forwards to if you can call it like that.
>>36469578
I think he's trying to describe neutral grip DB shoulder press
>>36469311
>I started doing something that isn't mechanically more efficient at building muscle but it worked because I believed it like every retard who thinks his broscience advice is actually legitimate
It makes zero sense that putting more pressure on the anterior head would make your delts "pop" out more, unless you're talking from the front, in which case nobody cares because everyone's delts do that already.
>>36468521
>gloves are steroids
>>36467552
Start doing the one on your toes with as much ROM as you can manage and work from there, increasing gradually until you can rep out full ROM.
>>36463039
can i see a rear glute spread to assess progress
Buying wrist wraps was one of the best things I've done, it makes both lowbar squatting and benchpresses so much easier on the wrists.
Rounding my upper back on deadlifts and using a slightly wider squat stance with feets pointed out more has also been good for my progression
>>36463387
>>36463039
it is mine.
>>36462050
It hurts my shoulders more than my abs. Am I retarded?
>>36475830
same, gives me a good arm workout lol
>>36475737
>filename
oh fuck, this guy isn't lying.
>>36475925
>implying filenames can't be changed
>>36462067
THIS
