Arkk's Weight Lifting / Fitness Thread

Szeth_sl said:

I've never worn sleeves or a lifting shirt or whatever and don't really plan to, I'm not in it to power lift... But the knee wraps just seem like a good way to protect yourself, not enhance your lifts.

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Wraps can add anywhere from 50-80 pounds.

Brahma_sl said:

You don't wear gloves do you Itlan?

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I don't have a matching purse. So no.

Never worn knee wraps, or a belt when squatting or DLing. I haven't had any ligament pain either.

Since I've never worn them, I cant speak much for their benefits, but I have been under the impression that they're for injury prevention. I have heard others say that knee wraps, like a bench press shirt, can increase the weight you handle. Thats cool, but IMO I like the feeling that when I lift the weight, its all me and not some gear holding my shit together. Then again, I dont do powerlifting so to each his own.

Lemmiwinks_sl said:

Never worn knee wraps, or a belt when squatting or DLing. I haven't had any ligament pain either.

Since I've never worn them, I cant speak much for their benefits, but I have been under the impression that they're for injury prevention. I have heard others say that knee wraps, like a bench press shirt, can increase the weight you handle. Thats cool, but IMO I like the feeling that when I lift the weight, its all me and not some gear holding my shit together. Then again, I dont do powerlifting so to each his own.

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Belts help to create intra-abdominal pressure. Basically, a way to keep your spine straight. Is it for safety? Somewhat, but belts definitely help you lift more weight and you can still destroy yourself using a belt.

Knee wraps? Purely built for moving weight. Knee wraps can cause quad tears and knee dislocations if they're left on for too long. Sleeves help to keep the joints warm, but they're not going to save your knees from buckling.

I can't squat for shit but I use a belt once I'm in working sets. Without it I have a tendency to arch and itll fuck me up for 2 or 3 days. I can keep it straight if it's all I focus on but I'd rather just use the belt and push more weight.

Itlan_sl said:

I don't have a matching purse. So no.

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I hate you.

WHY would you want those calluses?

Brahma_sl said:

I hate you.

WHY would you want those calluses?

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Idk it just comes with the territory. I kind of enjoy watching my palms become mutilated after an intense deadlift session.

Cad_sl said:

My wife likes my hands to look as if they've just touched the keyboard and her tits all day.

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Good thing I don't lift to please your wife then ey?

Cad_sl said:

Good thing you don't do anything to please my wife, I'd have to fuck you up.

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Not with those girly hands.

Well that escalated quickly.....

Look he even wears gloves when shooting a gun. Does the gun fit in your matching purse?

But really I don't have a single friend who uses gloves. I enjoy tearing off my callouses. Is that gross?

Cad_sl said:

How you going to pass a gunpowder residue test if you don't wear gloves?

And yes

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Sorry, I know nothing of guns.

Dead skin is fun to play with.

Question for you folks since I cant find anything online.
Whenever I do bicep work (barbell, dumblell, cable, concentration etc etc) I get pain in both shoulders. Its like at the back of the shoulder, and sort of feels like a dull ache.

I have this with any weight starting at 15lb or a regular preacher bar. I have tried elbows tight in to my sides, elbows pushed back a bit and tight. Same if i do a bit of a swing cheat, or on a incline. Once biceps are done, pain is gone until next arm session.

In my early years this was never a problem, but nowadays I slack biceps bigtime because of it.

Dont know if it will be suggested but along with normal warm ups, I do rotator cuff work every day.

Thanks a lot!