Message from @Brooke
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At what point is it a good idea to start using a belt for squats?
@Zyklonius B Gassem-LA good question. Someone said to me it's always good, though I haven't gotten to getting it yet. Neither that nor the lifting shoes I should get
I'm getting some Adidas adipowers for Christmas I'm pretty stoked for that. Never worn lifting shoes before
I'm almost up to 300lbs on the squat at 165, I'm not noticing a form deterioration
I love squats.
Also I know this is super novice world stuff, but I've been consistently adding 5kg to my squats every session for about 12 sessions now. I'll try not to get used to it, but it's the thing that's been consistently good for me. My bench on the other hand was disappointing yesterday. I shot for too high an increase, missed it, and then was too shot to even repeat my weight from last time.
I'm following the starting strength program so I'm effectively doing the same thing.
My bench is frustratingly bad. I hate it so much I think about quitting on bench days
NEVER QUIT
^
I use belt when squatting 80-85% of my max
Otherwise I don't use one because I want my core to strengthen
It's good that I don't always use one because at my first powerlifting meet I was so nervous I forgot to tighten my belt clasp, but made the lift regardless
I'm not quitting it's just frustrating when novices can bench more than you when I've been lifting for about a year.
Shitty ectomorph genetics
In the end you'll be better if you keep going.
Longer arms=longer levers=more force
I understand the frustration though
@Zyklonius B Gassem-LA I use my belt for squats once I get to my body weight or above. It’s a good idea to use it at lower weight to develop the muscle memory
@Zyklonius B Gassem-LA Hey I noticed you were talking about benching, so after me and @Goose were done with the program today I got my bench PR up to 225.
I had to do it to you.
U suck @Deleted User
Ur squat still sucks tho
But also congrats
@Brooke yes, penutbutter is very calorie dense for hoe much it will fill you up plus its full of protein and fat
Bad for T
ughhhh shut up boaut this hormone shit
nothing you eat is going to effect your hormones
What if I eat birth control?
aslong ass your healthy your hormones are fine
Oosh gookd point
Pour myself a glass of fresh tap
Get a nice dose of bc
I never heard peanut butter affects t btw
it dosent
nothing does
I was intrigued by that ectomorph comment you made and I found this article. http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/2009/01/01/the-benefits-of-being-an-ectomorph/
dont hate me senpai.
if your really wanna boost your t just fucking inject youself already otherwose shut up
T boost that shit bish
Thanks man. @Zyklonius B Gassem-LA