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Discussion of all topics related to strength training: Bodybuilding, powerlifting, weightlifting, strongman, kettlebells, bodyweight training.

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/r/strength_training

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Took a break from deadlifts, strong start back! 500x2 and 405x10

1 Comment
2024/10/24
04:20 UTC

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Took a break from deadlifts, strong start back! 500x2 and 405x10

1 Comment
2024/10/24
04:19 UTC

3

Bench Pres 245x13

Getting back to form after being injured!

1 Comment
2024/10/24
02:50 UTC

2

210lb bw, 140kg 5rep set

On my journey to 405, can't wait to get there.

After this set, did an 8 rep AMRAP at 126kg.

Current 1RM is 150kg!

1 Comment
2024/10/24
02:35 UTC

15

1,815lbs // DL: 595 - BS: 495 - FS: 405 - Bench: 320

1 Comment
2024/10/24
02:19 UTC

94

Bench PR! 135 x 1

27 Comments
2024/10/24
01:18 UTC

4

PB 335x5, looking for a form check

I might have gotten that sixth but felt like I wasn’t braced well enough, I ordered a new belt that can go tighter and after trying it on today I’m excited to max squat again in a couple weeks, I can brace much better. I do feel like I could increase depth by a couple inches. What else could I do better?

2 Comments
2024/10/24
00:26 UTC

15

Deadlift form check.

First deadlift session in bout 6 months. I've deadlifted on and off for 10 years, conventional and sumo, with and without straps. I'm back to strapless conventional. Just seeing if you guys see anything alarming. This is a pretty light set for me.

4 Comments
2024/10/23
21:58 UTC

56

280KG deadlift

280kg at 82kg body weight. What’s your thoughts?

9 Comments
2024/10/23
20:27 UTC

1

155lbs x 5 OHP, 170lbs BW, 36 years old

I used to lift heavy when I was younger but I would use momentum, and I would just drop the weight on the eccentric. Now, I’ve dropped the weight and I’m trying to improve form so that it’s more sustainable as I get older. How else can the form be improved? At the moment, I’m increasing intensity by correcting form, and will keep this up until it’s perfect

2 Comments
2024/10/23
19:15 UTC

94

300kg

Comeback is gonna be epic, pulled this without any peaking

11 Comments
2024/10/23
17:18 UTC

14

PRd my clean ladder time for GRID

Tough one to get good at. Bars are 255-275-300-325lbs

1 Comment
2024/10/23
14:30 UTC

245

Advice

I recently am able to do 1 pull up/ 5’9 152 lbs. I started September 22nd doing pull ups with bands to assist and practiced every time I walked into my garage.

On October 5th I was able to do 1 pull without bands. Its been two weeks and I am trying to increase do two pull ups, will doing 1.5 reps help me like in the video or am I better off doing 1 with negatives.

167 Comments
2024/10/23
12:04 UTC

9

Good morning form check

It feels comfortable and I feel a good stretch in my hamstrings and soreness the next day, but read the knees should stay mostly straight so wanted some opinions. Thank you

24 Comments
2024/10/23
10:02 UTC

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Good morning form check

It feels comfortable and I feel a good stretch in my hamstrings and soreness the next day, but read the knees should stay mostly straight so wanted some opinions. Thank you

2 Comments
2024/10/23
10:01 UTC

335

Stopped cheating and came from the dark side (230kg/507lbs)

Moved to conventional after a full year of sumo lifting but it just still feels so awkward to me. I have a long torso so it's challenging getting into a strong position. Any tips as it looks like I'm losing tension half way through in my back.

86 Comments
2024/10/23
08:49 UTC

78

i feel like the first 2 reps were easy but 3rd rep felt extremely heavy did my form break or something? still kinda new to lifting to any and all advice is welcome

88 Comments
2024/10/23
04:14 UTC

27

Deadhang Pull-ups: 25lb for 3x10 @ 206lb BW

9 Comments
2024/10/23
01:45 UTC

101

612lbs at 229lbs BW with raw knees. I will hit 3x BW with raw knees in the near future.

7 Comments
2024/10/23
00:16 UTC

127

85kg/187lb snatch pr

12 Comments
2024/10/22
23:31 UTC

10

Strength training

Some floating snatches @287 and sets of 5 back squats @ 354

2 Comments
2024/10/22
22:34 UTC

103

Deadlift form critique please

This was the first time since pre c19 that I attempted anything over 365 lbs and it felt relatively easy during this attempt.

What can I do to progressively increase from here?

50 Comments
2024/10/22
21:56 UTC

11

Paused bench 175 x 2 PB

I did this 9 weeks out from a competition and it’s a above my best in competition for a double

8 Comments
2024/10/22
19:14 UTC

102

310kg x 1 deadlift effort PB

I did this deadlift 9 weeks out from my competition.

12 Comments
2024/10/22
19:11 UTC

11

365LBS (165KG) Zercher Squat @147LBS (67KG) Bodyweight

Failed 405 after 315 felt like air, but still had the energy to get up 365.

405 next week raw.

1 Comment
2024/10/22
19:09 UTC

5

295kg x 2 wrapped squat

I’m 6 weeks out from my competition and this is a PB and happy that the 1st rep moved real nice

1 Comment
2024/10/22
19:03 UTC

580

Banded Deadlift (Fail)

Was trying to figure out how to use what I have in my basement gym to test out some banded deadlifts for the first time. This was 225 with what I’ve mathed out to be between 150 and 200 pounds at the top. My max is 565 for reference.

Later realized the deficit caused a little too much band tension and if I just do them from the floor this doesn’t happen.

77 Comments
2024/10/22
18:38 UTC

38

Rear delt neck finisher

Protect your neck !

14 Comments
2024/10/22
18:35 UTC

4

3rd set of dumbbells

I’ve been reluctant to move up in weight until I can fix my form. Any tips?

1 Comment
2024/10/22
18:07 UTC

4

40kg/88lbs rod handle thumbless grip lift training

1 Comment
2024/10/22
17:51 UTC

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