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  1. Derek Re: (No subject) Hey Matt,<br /><br />No problem check is cool,<br /><br />Send here:<br /><br />Derek Minor<br />1105 E. Simmons Rd.<br />Madison, IN 47250<br /><br />I'll burn them up within a day or two and send them out Monday at the latest.&nbsp; <br /><br />Thanks,<br />Derek
  2. rodgersmadmax (No subject) We will be glad to have at the Worlds this year, and glad you found our Forum.<br />See you in Gatlinburg.<br />rodgersmadmax <br />Jesse Rodgers
  3. ambersuter Re: (No subject) Hey Kurt,<br /><br />We live about 4 hours north of Warner Robins near Chattanooga, TN. There's tons of stuff to do up this way for kids and adults. Downtown Chattanooga has Tennessee Aquarium, Mystery Theatre, Mall, Rave Surround Sound theatre, Chattanooga Zoo, Friday nights have a free outdoor concert downtown, and for adults they have a strip in the downtown area of famous bars and great food. <br /><br />Now if you're going towards Warner Robins there are fun stops along the way of Interstate 75 in Atlanta at the Cobb Parkway Exit and Barrett Parkway Exit. They have Major League Baseball, a huge Atlanta zoo, Six Flags, White Water water Park, Theatres, Concerts, parks. And off Interstate 85 Northeast of Atlanta is Stone Mountain, GA they have cool stuff on the weekends like lazer light shows at night, they used to have every one weekend out of the summer they'd have strongman and highland games!!! ;)<br /><br />The closest big city is Macon, GA slightly north of W-R. They have a music hall of fame, aviation museum, great family bowling, Starcadia Entertainment themepark, summer music at www.midsummermacon.com , sports hall of fame, all sorts of places to eat and have a good time. I have an uncle in Macon and an Aunt in Bowden, GA and my Mother was raised in Carrollton, GA. All close by Warner Robin. <br /><br />Let me know if that helps or if there's any specific stuff you want to do and I'll find it out exactly where it is for ya. Holler at us if you're close to Chattanooga, TN too. You can come hang out with us and we've got room for company if ya need it. It's hard having ex's live far away. I live an hour away from mine which isn't too bad, but if we ever move, it'll be a far one and you've got to consider the ex for the children.&nbsp; <br /><br />~Train Heavy~<br /><br />Amber
  4. punisher550 wvvabench hi<br />this derek wingo i was at the wvvabench meet. i have a question where and when was that apa meet you were tell me and zane about? by the way very nice numbers on todays meet. hope you come bay to lift in the wvvabench.<br />thanks<br />derek
  5. punisher550 Re: wvvabench hi<br />thanks im still new to competitions.lol this is my last year in the 20-23yrs jrs so im trying to get in all the meets i can before i turn 24yrs in oct.<br /><br />hope to see you all soon<br />derek
  6. rodgersmadmax Re: Next Meet Record in 275 Class is 200 and there is no curl record right now in the 259. SO go for it, someone news to set it.&nbsp; See ya soon.
  7. punisher550 Re: wvvabench hi.<br />you truly do have some amazing lifts. do you every use abench shirt?<br />i been doing the ryan kennelly method. it is center around the bench.<br />i talked to derek minors alot about board trainning. lol alot of people are suprise at the weight i lift they tell me all the time i don't look like i could do it. i just train to lift heavy any thing over 3rep is high reps. im still trying to figure out my bench shirt. minors told me i should be getting more out of my shirt seeing how my raw bench is close to my shirt bench. i need to get my tri's strenght up they are my weak piont in my bench. <br /><br />derek
  8. punisher550 Re: wvvabench hi,<br />my b-day is oct 08. thanks i may be asking for some help.lol<br />how long have you been powerlifting? i need to start doing full meet but i hurt my back and my deadlift are pretty dead right now. i was deadlifting 500raw pretty esay before i hurt my back now any thing over 405 hurts so ijust go very light on them now. i can still full squat 500lbs +raw my best has been 630 lol. i hope to have my lifts back up so when i start doing full meets.<br /> please keep me in mind when every you here about any meets. right now im gonna prepare for the spf worlds.<br />derek
  9. RYAN RIGDON (No subject) IS THIS BIG WADE JOHNSON. HAD TO ASK. IF IT IS GLAD TO SEE BOTH OF US POSTING HERE.
  10. Derek Re: (No subject) Hey Matt got your check.<br /><br />I have the dvd's ready to go, I'll mail them out Monday morning.<br /><br />Let me know when you get them.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Derek
  11. rodgersmadmax Re: Next Meet That's funny, I was just getting ready to e-mail you. I seen where you have joined our forum and glad to have you.<br /><br />I haven't Squated over 330 and 420 for the past 12 weeks until today. I put my routine on the forum today.<br />I will compete some where around Oct. or Nov. I said I wasn't competing again until I can Open at 720 Raw, so we will see if I can do it or not. I really want to do it and really think I will make it on this training cycle. My body weight is down to 239 and I am hoping it comes on down to at least 235 or less before I start training heavy again because last time I got up to 258. So I am sure I will get heavy again.<br /><br />My goal is to train heavy around 255-260 and still make the 242 class. I am 50 yr. old and want to Open 720, go 760 and try 800 Raw. Is that asking to much,LOL.<br /><br />How is your lifting going? Good I hope. We will have to compete together again some time. I love getting wild and turning on the heat.
  12. TOPHOGTUCK Re: Talk we will have a mono lift at the meet.
  13. punisher550 Re: wvvabench thanks, <br />i been training in it aleast once a week now since i talking with minors.<br />i was told from one of the lifters this weekend they couldn't believe as small as my arms were i could lift that kind of weight . but like i told them i never focused on how big i was i just lift low reps for strengh. and i get alot of well if i was as heavy as you from them also. i do admit i gain and lose weight alot to get stronger. i am currently gain 60lbs in a year to lift more weight. as of to day i will start deit down to compete at lighter weight.<br />derek
  14. Chainman (No subject) Never got a chance to say thanks for the help at the SPF meet . John helped me with my gear on the pulls..bad shoulder and all.&nbsp; Thanks a bunch....Mark
  15. Chainman Re: (No subject) Yes we will. Looks like we will have 4-5 lifters...not sure if Cheryl is doing this meet yet.&nbsp; Should be fun...Keep in touch....Thanks....Mark
  16. Derek Re: (No subject) Knees pretty bad, if you watched that video of it, you can audibly hear the pop when it blows out.&nbsp; I'm hoping that maybe somthing popped out of place then back in, but I wont know for sure till I get an MRI done.&nbsp; <br /><br />Derek
  17. TOPHOGTUCK Re: Talk Man that is great and with use having four meet a year here in RUSSELLVILLE I think it will draw allot of more lifters.
  18. Derek Re: (No subject) Sent off today man, should be there by wednesday/thursday.&nbsp; Let me konw if you have any problems with them.<br /><br />Derek
  19. TOPHOGTUCK It About funking time you got in here.
  20. TOPHOGTUCK How Is everething go in your life you need to talk I'm here for you.
  21. TOPHOGTUCK Where are you from.
  22. TOPHOGTUCK Re: Where Erik we what you to lift with TOPHOGS at the Worlds if would like, I'm putting together a kick ass team.
  23. TOPHOGTUCK Where You at Nationals and did you see me lift.
  24. TOPHOGTUCK The The TOPHOGS would love for you be part of are team.
  25. TOPHOGTUCK Re: Where Whats your name.
  26. Josh Kyllo (No subject) Kim has officially retired.&nbsp; I was under the impression for a little while she was going to bust a few records in powerlifting, but last time I talked to her she was thinking about getting into combat pistol shooting.<br /><br />Muscular Development is doing a big article about her lifetime achievements in October's issue..I think it was october's issue.<br /><br />Training is starting to pick up.&nbsp; I've finally trained my body to sleep for more than 2 hours at a time. (something that I had been doing for a couple years now).&nbsp; Now that I can sleep 5-6 hours at a time alot of my injuries have gone away and I'm making better gains.<br /><br />Going to do record breakers this year, or the push/pull in Trian.&nbsp; Hoping for 460/350/500<br /><br />Looking into highland games this year.&nbsp; They look like a lot of fun.<br /><br />Two weekends from now (19th 20th) do you and Pierre want to get together for some steaks and beer and liftin' heavy shit?&nbsp; We'll bring the S and B.<br /><br /><br /><br />
  27. rodgersmadmax (No subject) Shannon <br />Thanks for joining our forum board. I promise I will try not to let Bobby talk me into calling you Kermit any more. LOL<br />Hope you guys had a big 4th.&nbsp; Jesse
  28. rodgersmadmax (No subject) Not much just being pieceful and enjoying the day.<br />
  29. Christina Hart (No subject) Nice to see u on the forum.&nbsp; What are your stats?
  30. Bobby Hey Girl! Just wanted to see how you are doing?&nbsp; How's training?<br /><br />Did you see Christina Hart's training numbers?&nbsp; We took her out of Carol Ann's old champion suit, and put her in C.A.'s single ply Titan, and she hit 335 squat, her bench is 200 now, and changed her to sumo deadlifts, and I think she'll pull 365+ @ 132.....She's coming on!<br /><br />Would love to work with you on your squats!<br /><br />Bobby
  31. TOPHOGTUCK Talk Jason trains at world class fitness he is a big deadlifter he plays with 700 raw at 242.
  32. Christina Hart Phenom and HD Bench Shirts Hi Bob, I would like to purchase the Phenom and HD Bench shirts for $45.00 if you still have them.&nbsp; What is your mailing address?&nbsp; How do you want the check made out and how much for shipping.&nbsp; Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.
  33. ambersuter Re: (No subject) That's sad that Kim's retired from competition. She was so close to a top spot at nationals. I would have like to see her go all the way. She was only about 8-10 lbs of muscle behind the top girl last year. Plus Kim is a masters 40+ now so it gets less competitive I guess unless you stay in the open with the age 30 women. It's funny how her Mother constantly insulted her bbing and always pushed her to stop, but Kim never would. Now that her Mother has passed, she has retired...I wonder if she's still going to train people? I wish her the best and look forward to seeing her article.<br /><br />I'm so glad you're getting more sleep now. It'll take a while for your clock to reset, but like you said, your recovery will come easier and your lifts will take off by leaps again! I've been just doing deload training until last week of July. I tweaked my right hip flexor a couple weeks ago and it's been a bitch to heal up! I think my continued DL's have been aggrivating it. That's not a cool agrrivation to have, but it's getting better little by little. I could easily put on a pair of briefs and squat anyway, but I'd rather heal it right. At least I have the advantage of sports therapy knowledge/treatment. I need to buy an ultrasound system for my business. I've debated over it for years and I could have used it on myself this time.<br /><br />I'm gonna be there when you pull your 500! That's gonna be an awesome day! There is alot of people on the Power and Bulk Forum that do highland games. Also there is a man from kentucky that's friends with Jesse that does powerlifting, strongman, and highland games. I think he came to the spf kentucky that you and Melissa were at. He pulled a 4th attempt DL, if you remember it. He's a tall bald dude. I'll see if I can find his name. -Brian King- That's it. He might be a good connection on some of the highland games events. He's crazy strong!<br /><br />I'll be working a full meet in Tuscaloosa on the 19th but I still want you to come on over. I'll probably be home between 6-8pm GA time or earlier, depending on how many lifters enter. Pierre will be home with Ben and Kyle so he'll be ready to train that afternoon and I can catch up with you guys as soon as I get home. I've been wanting to start training the light stone for technique. I've already been working on my axle clean and press and am planning on doing the log this week. I'm checking with my brother on getting a keg. He's in college in Nashville and is going to parties quite often, as it sounds, and I told him to get a keg for me at their next little throwdown. :) Pierre and I were out Saturday night playing billiards and I tried one of the new Bud Light Lime's. It's suprisingly good. You need to try it.&nbsp; <br /><br />Let me know what time you want to come and I'll tell Pierre. You'll get to see the new strongman goodies Pierre's getting for his birthday Saturday. I got him a 20in stone mold, gorilla gold tacky cloths, and some rehband shorts to help with back and hamstring compression. Hopefully he like it all. He asked for the stone mold, so I know he can use it :)<br /><br />I need to run and help Jesse squat this afternoon. Take care and talk to ya soon! Keep up the awesome training!<br /><br />~Train Heavy~<br /><br />Amber
  34. Bobby Re: Gear Rep Question Usually when I get into gear I never go over a triple. When you do reps of 10 do you go to full depth on every rep or as low as the gear will take you? <br /><br />(Try to go to full depth, but not super important! For the sets of 10, use briefs, belt, and wraps only!)<br /><br />How about the pressure on your head with 10 reps? It's pretty dang strong when you do even a single. Have you ever had any problems with doing that many reps? I already feel like I'm gonna stroke out at 3 reps&nbsp; I guess it's something to just get used too?<br /><br />(Anytime you're in full gear, the pressure will be high. On your heavy week do triples, in full gear, and make depth)<br /><br />Call me and I'll give you some ideas on training weight, and reps!<br />Do your workouts (squat and bench) on&nbsp; a bi-weekly rotation, light/heavy! Some type of gear on every week, for all lifts! Bench, (week one)full range triples, (week two) max effort two board press!!!!<br /><br />Deadlift three week rotation: light-3 sets of 10, heavy-3 sets of 3, rack pulls from 2 inch above knees up tp a max effort single!<br /><br />
  35. Bobby (No subject) Amber, give me a few days and I'll try to have you something to go on!
  36. TOPHOGTUCK Talk A 1796 is very nice total you had a great day Big Wade. I always read your workouts.
  37. Bobby Re: (No subject) Why don't you try two board press up to a max effort single. Do like 8,6,4,2,1, reps.&nbsp; 20 pounds per set increase.&nbsp; Try to fininsh about 220
  38. Josh Kyllo (No subject) What is LinkedIn?<br /><br />I don't usually sign up for anything until I talk to the person about it.<br /><br />Lift big
  39. Christina Hart Re: bench shirt Thank you, I will drop a check in the mail today.&nbsp; My shipping address is:&nbsp; Christina Hart, 6144 Shantina Avenue, Crestview, FL&nbsp; 32539
  40. ambersuter Re: (No subject) Hey Josh,<br /><br />Linkedin is a network that has IM and contacts for friends, colleages, and people looking for jobs or to hire someone as far as I can tell. That's how BMF Sports and I communicate and when I signed up it sent a message to all in my address book. You can check my thing out and see if you want too, but it's not big deal. I'm not sure what all I'll use it for, but it seems cool. :)<br /><br />~Train Heavy~<br /><br />Amber
  41. TOPHOGTUCK Re: The We are glad to have you Erik you are one hell of a lifter ,we are going to have some fun at the world that is for sure.I would like for you to be part of the team and go out with use eat with use just hang around do everything we do if you would like.<br /><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; TOPHOGTUCK<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; You can call me if you would like any time home # is 1-479-229-1050<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; cell # is 1-479-970-9855
  42. rodgersmadmax (No subject) Glenn <br />Glad to see ya join the forum, hope you have some fun with it.<br /><br />Jesse
  43. rodgersmadmax (No subject) Erik<br />BMF wants you to send him a press prom ( Pitures, Powerlifting Records and details I guess). He may be going to pick you up also, check it out and see.<br /><br />Jesse
  44. TOPHOGTUCK Re: Talk Be careful Big Man lift safe on that knee listen to body.
  45. TOPHOGTUCK Re: Hey friend from Arkansas We are going to have allot of meets here in Arkansas come on down and stay the house and lift.
  46. BLANKENSHIP Re: (No subject) [quote author=Robyn B. link=action=profile;u=7 date=1215891218]<br />No&nbsp; :-[<br />[/quote]<br /><br />i love you
  47. BLANKENSHIP Re: (No subject) [quote author=Robyn B. link=action=profile;u=7 date=1215883668]<br />Are you my husband?&nbsp; ;)<br />[/quote]<br /><br /><br />i'm not sure..do you have big boobies?
  48. TOPHOGTUCK Talk How are you doing today Robyn.I just put in a long night of hell going to go home and get some sleep today is Squat day.I will have 10 TOPHOGS doing Squats with me today.
  49. Christina Hart Re: bench shirt Thank you
  50. Christina Hart (No subject) Bob,&nbsp; My husband Shannon wants the Titan Katans size 48 shirt for $50.00.&nbsp; I will mail a check tomarrow and if you want to send all the shirts in one package that would be fine.&nbsp; I will include extra money for postage.<br /><br />Thanks&nbsp; <br /><br />
  51. TOPHOGTUCK Meet 8/16/08 <br />SPF Arkansas State<br /><br />Powerlifting and <br />Bench Press Championship<br />(1st. annual Arkansas State meet, come and set all the Arkansas State Records) <br /> <br />The location will be Russellville Junior High School<br />Its on 2000w Parkway Ave Russellville 72834. <br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />Meet Directors: Terry Tucker (Top Hogs) <br />479-229-1050<br />479-970-9855 <br />E-mail: trtuck1969@yahoo.com <br />&amp; <br />More info Call: Jesse Rodgers 423-255-3672<br />or E-Mail: rodgersmadmax@bellsouth.net<br /> <br />Events to enter:<br />Raw/Equipped Powerlifting (Squat,Bench,Deadlift) 65.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Push/Pull ( Bench, Deadlift) 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Bench Only 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Deadlift Only 60.00<br /><br />Power Curls 50.00<br /><br />Bench Press for Reps. 45.00<br /> <br />All Lifters must wear Singlets, ALL LIFTERS in ALL EVENTS in ALL SPF MEETS. Can not compete without them. <br /><br /> <br />Come and Break State, National, and World Records<br /><br /> <br />Entry Fees as stated above, and if you cross over to other events take 10.00 on each crossover.<br /> <br />Early Weigh Ins: Friday Aug. 15th. 9:00 - 11:00 call for early weigh in location<br /><br />Weigh Ins Day of Meet: 8:00 - 9:00 am.<br />Rules Briefing: 9:15<br />Meet Starts at 10.00 Sharp <br /><br /><br /> Divisions:Teenage Men 13-15,16-17,18-19,Teenage Women13-15,16-17,18-19,Juniors 21-23, <br />Women, Women Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+, <br />Men Sub-Masters, Police and Fire, <br />Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+ <br /> <br />Weight Classes for each Division: 97, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 259, <br />275, 308, Super Heavy<br /> <br /><br /><br /> <br />Sponsored by APT,&nbsp; BMF, and by Ken Anderson (Titan Dealer)<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /> <br /><br /> <br />&nbsp; <br />Return to Contest Calendar <br /> <br /> <br />Contact Us About Us Links Open Classifications Raw Classifications Powerlifting Forum <br /> <br />~
  52. Kurt Mattison (No subject) I was looking over the training log section and ran across yours.&nbsp; I have a question for ya;&nbsp; What part of GA do you live in?&nbsp; My ex and her husband just moved to Warner-Robbins, I have to take my daughter down there week after next and was wondering about a few things to do in the area.&nbsp; <br /><br />Thanks, <br />Kurt
  53. TOPHOGTUCK Meet 8/16/08 <br />SPF Arkansas State<br /><br />Powerlifting and <br />Bench Press Championship<br />(1st. annual Arkansas State meet, come and set all the Arkansas State Records) <br /> <br />The location will be Russellville Junior High School<br />Its on 2000w Parkway Ave Russellville 72834. <br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />Meet Directors: Terry Tucker (Top Hogs) <br />479-229-1050<br />479-970-9855 <br />E-mail: trtuck1969@yahoo.com <br />&amp; <br />More info Call: Jesse Rodgers 423-255-3672<br />or E-Mail: rodgersmadmax@bellsouth.net<br /> <br />Events to enter:<br />Raw/Equipped Powerlifting (Squat,Bench,Deadlift) 65.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Push/Pull ( Bench, Deadlift) 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Bench Only 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Deadlift Only 60.00<br /><br />Power Curls 50.00<br /><br />Bench Press for Reps. 45.00<br /> <br />All Lifters must wear Singlets, ALL LIFTERS in ALL EVENTS in ALL SPF MEETS. Can not compete without them. <br /><br /> <br />Come and Break State, National, and World Records<br /><br /> <br />Entry Fees as stated above, and if you cross over to other events take 10.00 on each crossover.<br /> <br />Early Weigh Ins: Friday Aug. 15th. 9:00 - 11:00 call for early weigh in location<br /><br />Weigh Ins Day of Meet: 8:00 - 9:00 am.<br />Rules Briefing: 9:15<br />Meet Starts at 10.00 Sharp <br /><br /><br /> Divisions:Teenage Men 13-15,16-17,18-19,Teenage Women13-15,16-17,18-19,Juniors 21-23, <br />Women, Women Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+, <br />Men Sub-Masters, Police and Fire, <br />Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+ <br /> <br />Weight Classes for each Division: 97, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 259, <br />275, 308, Super Heavy<br /> <br /><br /><br /> <br />Sponsored by APT,&nbsp; BMF, and by Ken Anderson (Titan Dealer)<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /> <br /><br /> <br />&nbsp; <br />Return to Contest Calendar <br /> <br /> <br />Contact Us About Us Links Open Classifications Raw Classifications Powerlifting Forum <br /> <br />~
  54. TOPHOGTUCK Meet 8/16/08 <br />SPF Arkansas State<br /><br />Powerlifting and <br />Bench Press Championship<br />(1st. annual Arkansas State meet, come and set all the Arkansas State Records) <br /> <br />The location will be Russellville Junior High School<br />Its on 2000w Parkway Ave Russellville 72834. <br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />Meet Directors: Terry Tucker (Top Hogs) <br />479-229-1050<br />479-970-9855 <br />E-mail: trtuck1969@yahoo.com <br />&amp; <br />More info Call: Jesse Rodgers 423-255-3672<br />or E-Mail: rodgersmadmax@bellsouth.net<br /> <br />Events to enter:<br />Raw/Equipped Powerlifting (Squat,Bench,Deadlift) 65.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Push/Pull ( Bench, Deadlift) 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Bench Only 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Deadlift Only 60.00<br /><br />Power Curls 50.00<br /><br />Bench Press for Reps. 45.00<br /> <br />All Lifters must wear Singlets, ALL LIFTERS in ALL EVENTS in ALL SPF MEETS. Can not compete without them. <br /><br /> <br />Come and Break State, National, and World Records<br /><br /> <br />Entry Fees as stated above, and if you cross over to other events take 10.00 on each crossover.<br /> <br />Early Weigh Ins: Friday Aug. 15th. 9:00 - 11:00 call for early weigh in location<br /><br />Weigh Ins Day of Meet: 8:00 - 9:00 am.<br />Rules Briefing: 9:15<br />Meet Starts at 10.00 Sharp <br /><br /><br /> Divisions:Teenage Men 13-15,16-17,18-19,Teenage Women13-15,16-17,18-19,Juniors 21-23, <br />Women, Women Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+, <br />Men Sub-Masters, Police and Fire, <br />Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+ <br /> <br />Weight Classes for each Division: 97, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 259, <br />275, 308, Super Heavy<br /> <br /><br /><br /> <br />Sponsored by APT,&nbsp; BMF, and by Ken Anderson (Titan Dealer)<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /> <br /><br /> <br />&nbsp; <br />Return to Contest Calendar <br /> <br /> <br />Contact Us About Us Links Open Classifications Raw Classifications Powerlifting Forum <br /> <br />~
  55. Kurt Mattison Re: (No subject) we've been divorced for 8 years, my daughter is 9.&nbsp; I've been a &quot;weekend&quot; Daddy since she was 1, but if I wanted to see her more all I would have to do was drive 30 minutes.&nbsp; Her Mom and Step-Dad moved to WR in May, she's been with me ever since.&nbsp; She is a tom-boy and pageant girl all rolled up into one little package and if the gym I work at would let her in the weight room she'd be lifting now.&nbsp; A total Daddy's girl if there ever was one.&nbsp; I have to take her to WR next week, so I'm trying to find some cool things to do along the way.&nbsp; It will be our summer vacation, and I won't see her again till Thanksgiving, I will cry like a big ole baby all the way home.<br /><br />I don't get that direction much, but since I'm going to start lifting in some of the SPF meets it looks like I will be heading that way more often.&nbsp; I've been doing AAU, NASA, and USAPL meets for 7 or 8 years now, there are just not that many around here anymore so I'm going to have to &quot;upgrade&quot; if I want to compete.<br /><br />thanks for the &quot;heads up&quot;, I'll see if we can hit a few of those spots next week.&nbsp;
  56. TOPHOGTUCK Meet 8/16/08 <br />SPF Arkansas State<br /><br />Powerlifting and <br />Bench Press Championship<br />(1st. annual Arkansas State meet, come and set all the Arkansas State Records) <br /> <br />The location will be Russellville Junior High School<br />Its on 2000w Parkway Ave Russellville 72834. <br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />Meet Directors: Terry Tucker (Top Hogs) <br />479-229-1050<br />479-970-9855 <br />E-mail: trtuck1969@yahoo.com <br />&amp; <br />More info Call: Jesse Rodgers 423-255-3672<br />or E-Mail: rodgersmadmax@bellsouth.net<br /> <br />Events to enter:<br />Raw/Equipped Powerlifting (Squat,Bench,Deadlift) 65.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Push/Pull ( Bench, Deadlift) 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Bench Only 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Deadlift Only 60.00<br /><br />Power Curls 50.00<br /><br />Bench Press for Reps. 45.00<br /> <br />All Lifters must wear Singlets, ALL LIFTERS in ALL EVENTS in ALL SPF MEETS. Can not compete without them. <br /><br /> <br />Come and Break State, National, and World Records<br /><br /> <br />Entry Fees as stated above, and if you cross over to other events take 10.00 on each crossover.<br /> <br />Early Weigh Ins: Friday Aug. 15th. 9:00 - 11:00 call for early weigh in location<br /><br />Weigh Ins Day of Meet: 8:00 - 9:00 am.<br />Rules Briefing: 9:15<br />Meet Starts at 10.00 Sharp <br /><br /><br /> Divisions:Teenage Men 13-15,16-17,18-19,Teenage Women13-15,16-17,18-19,Juniors 21-23, <br />Women, Women Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+, <br />Men Sub-Masters, Police and Fire, <br />Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+ <br /> <br />Weight Classes for each Division: 97, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 259, <br />275, 308, Super Heavy<br /> <br /><br /><br /> <br />Sponsored by APT,&nbsp; BMF, and by Ken Anderson (Titan Dealer)<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /> <br /><br /> <br />&nbsp; <br />Return to Contest Calendar <br /> <br /> <br />Contact Us About Us Links Open Classifications Raw Classifications Powerlifting Forum <br /> <br />~
  57. TOPHOGTUCK Re: Meet I want you to have a Big Day KURT.
  58. TOPHOGTUCK Meet 8/16/08 <br />SPF Arkansas State<br /><br />Powerlifting and <br />Bench Press Championship<br />(1st. annual Arkansas State meet, come and set all the Arkansas State Records) <br /> <br />The location will be Russellville Junior High School<br />Its on 2000w Parkway Ave Russellville 72834. <br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />Meet Directors: Terry Tucker (Top Hogs) <br />479-229-1050<br />479-970-9855 <br />E-mail: trtuck1969@yahoo.com <br />&amp; <br />More info Call: Jesse Rodgers 423-255-3672<br />or E-Mail: rodgersmadmax@bellsouth.net<br /> <br />Events to enter:<br />Raw/Equipped Powerlifting (Squat,Bench,Deadlift) 65.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Push/Pull ( Bench, Deadlift) 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Bench Only 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Deadlift Only 60.00<br /><br />Power Curls 50.00<br /><br />Bench Press for Reps. 45.00<br /> <br />All Lifters must wear Singlets, ALL LIFTERS in ALL EVENTS in ALL SPF MEETS. Can not compete without them. <br /><br /> <br />Come and Break State, National, and World Records<br /><br /> <br />Entry Fees as stated above, and if you cross over to other events take 10.00 on each crossover.<br /> <br />Early Weigh Ins: Friday Aug. 15th. 9:00 - 11:00 call for early weigh in location<br /><br />Weigh Ins Day of Meet: 8:00 - 9:00 am.<br />Rules Briefing: 9:15<br />Meet Starts at 10.00 Sharp <br /><br /><br /> Divisions:Teenage Men 13-15,16-17,18-19,Teenage Women13-15,16-17,18-19,Juniors 21-23, <br />Women, Women Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+, <br />Men Sub-Masters, Police and Fire, <br />Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+ <br /> <br />Weight Classes for each Division: 97, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 259, <br />275, 308, Super Heavy<br /> <br /><br /><br /> <br />Sponsored by APT,&nbsp; BMF, and by Ken Anderson (Titan Dealer)<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /> <br /><br /> <br />&nbsp; <br />Return to Contest Calendar <br /> <br /> <br />Contact Us About Us Links Open Classifications Raw Classifications Powerlifting Forum <br /> <br />~
  59. ambersuter Re: (No subject) KURT,<br /><br />Here's the site for Chattanooga. www.chattanoogafun.com . Holler at me or text when you come thru 256-60-0755 . I'll take you two to the Power Pit, maybe you can catch some of our training. My kids stay there with me this summer while I train. <br /><br />Need to get her a cell phone so you two can talk anytime you want and she can call you every night before bed. She sounds like the total package. You're gonna have to lock her in the closet when she gets older! I was the same way. I had a yard sale this weekend and got a laugh at my old pageant dresses that I had hanging on our strongman yoke! It's controversial to have a kids younger than 12 lift because their spines are vulnerable but I think it's cool if they do calisthetic type stuff - push ups, pull ups, sprints, obstacle courses, hand stands, etc. Most kids can't do stuff like that anymore but two of our oldest kids can almost make the President's list on the Physical Education test at school. Where most kids can barely do 1 pull up ours can crank em out and it's all due to training. Same with push ups - ours do them off steps once they mastered off the floor. <br /><br />Call us if you need us. It's hard, there's no doubt about it. As long as she knows she is your world and will always be, that's all that matters. <br /><br />~Train Heavy~<br /><br />Amber<br /><br />Look forward to you getting active with the SPF! :)
  60. TOPHOGTUCK Meet 8/16/08 <br />SPF Arkansas State<br /><br />Powerlifting and <br />Bench Press Championship<br />(1st. annual Arkansas State meet, come and set all the Arkansas State Records) <br /> <br />The location will be Russellville Junior High School<br />Its on 2000w Parkway Ave Russellville 72834. <br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />Meet Directors: Terry Tucker (Top Hogs) <br />479-229-1050<br />479-970-9855 <br />E-mail: trtuck1969@yahoo.com <br />&amp; <br />More info Call: Jesse Rodgers 423-255-3672<br />or E-Mail: rodgersmadmax@bellsouth.net<br /> <br />Events to enter:<br />Raw/Equipped Powerlifting (Squat,Bench,Deadlift) 65.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Push/Pull ( Bench, Deadlift) 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Bench Only 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Deadlift Only 60.00<br /><br />Power Curls 50.00<br /><br />Bench Press for Reps. 45.00<br /> <br />All Lifters must wear Singlets, ALL LIFTERS in ALL EVENTS in ALL SPF MEETS. Can not compete without them. <br /><br /> <br />Come and Break State, National, and World Records<br /><br /> <br />Entry Fees as stated above, and if you cross over to other events take 10.00 on each crossover.<br /> <br />Early Weigh Ins: Friday Aug. 15th. 9:00 - 11:00 call for early weigh in location<br /><br />Weigh Ins Day of Meet: 8:00 - 9:00 am.<br />Rules Briefing: 9:15<br />Meet Starts at 10.00 Sharp <br /><br /><br /> Divisions:Teenage Men 13-15,16-17,18-19,Teenage Women13-15,16-17,18-19,Juniors 21-23, <br />Women, Women Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+, <br />Men Sub-Masters, Police and Fire, <br />Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+ <br /> <br />Weight Classes for each Division: 97, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 259, <br />275, 308, Super Heavy<br /> <br /><br /><br /> <br />Sponsored by APT,&nbsp; BMF, and by Ken Anderson (Titan Dealer)<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /> <br /><br /> <br />&nbsp; <br />Return to Contest Calendar <br /> <br /> <br />Contact Us About Us Links Open Classifications Raw Classifications Powerlifting Forum <br /> <br />~
  61. TOPHOGTUCK Meet 8/16/08 <br />SPF Arkansas State<br /><br />Powerlifting and <br />Bench Press Championship<br />(1st. annual Arkansas State meet, come and set all the Arkansas State Records) <br /> <br />The location will be Russellville Junior High School<br />Its on 2000w Parkway Ave Russellville 72834. <br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />Meet Directors: Terry Tucker (Top Hogs) <br />479-229-1050<br />479-970-9855 <br />E-mail: trtuck1969@yahoo.com <br />&amp; <br />More info Call: Jesse Rodgers 423-255-3672<br />or E-Mail: rodgersmadmax@bellsouth.net<br /> <br />Events to enter:<br />Raw/Equipped Powerlifting (Squat,Bench,Deadlift) 65.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Push/Pull ( Bench, Deadlift) 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Bench Only 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Deadlift Only 60.00<br /><br />Power Curls 50.00<br /><br />Bench Press for Reps. 45.00<br /> <br />All Lifters must wear Singlets, ALL LIFTERS in ALL EVENTS in ALL SPF MEETS. Can not compete without them. <br /><br /> <br />Come and Break State, National, and World Records<br /><br /> <br />Entry Fees as stated above, and if you cross over to other events take 10.00 on each crossover.<br /> <br />Early Weigh Ins: Friday Aug. 15th. 9:00 - 11:00 call for early weigh in location<br /><br />Weigh Ins Day of Meet: 8:00 - 9:00 am.<br />Rules Briefing: 9:15<br />Meet Starts at 10.00 Sharp <br /><br /><br /> Divisions:Teenage Men 13-15,16-17,18-19,Teenage Women13-15,16-17,18-19,Juniors 21-23, <br />Women, Women Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+, <br />Men Sub-Masters, Police and Fire, <br />Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+ <br /> <br />Weight Classes for each Division: 97, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 259, <br />275, 308, Super Heavy<br /> <br /><br /><br /> <br />Sponsored by APT,&nbsp; BMF, and by Ken Anderson (Titan Dealer)<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /> <br /><br /> <br />&nbsp; <br />Return to Contest Calendar <br /> <br /> <br />Contact Us About Us Links Open Classifications Raw Classifications Powerlifting Forum <br /> <br />~
  62. rodgersmadmax Re: Thread Yes, I deleted it. I want this board to stay fun for everyone. I saw where you and your husband posted and I sent you guys an e-mail telling you that i sure appriciate what you guys do for us, and the Nationals and Worlds would not be leaving Tn. for a long time. That really wasn't even the suppose to be the topic<br />so I just got rid of it all together.<br /><br />Thanks and we will see ya soon<br />Jesse
  63. TOPHOGTUCK Meet 8/16/08 <br />SPF Arkansas State<br /><br />Powerlifting and <br />Bench Press Championship<br />(1st. annual Arkansas State meet, come and set all the Arkansas State Records) <br /> <br />The location will be Russellville Junior High School<br />Its on 2000w Parkway Ave Russellville 72834. <br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />Meet Directors: Terry Tucker (Top Hogs) <br />479-229-1050<br />479-970-9855 <br />E-mail: trtuck1969@yahoo.com <br />&amp; <br />More info Call: Jesse Rodgers 423-255-3672<br />or E-Mail: rodgersmadmax@bellsouth.net<br /> <br />Events to enter:<br />Raw/Equipped Powerlifting (Squat,Bench,Deadlift) 65.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Push/Pull ( Bench, Deadlift) 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Bench Only 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Deadlift Only 60.00<br /><br />Power Curls 50.00<br /><br />Bench Press for Reps. 45.00<br /> <br />All Lifters must wear Singlets, ALL LIFTERS in ALL EVENTS in ALL SPF MEETS. Can not compete without them. <br /><br /> <br />Come and Break State, National, and World Records<br /><br /> <br />Entry Fees as stated above, and if you cross over to other events take 10.00 on each crossover.<br /> <br />Early Weigh Ins: Friday Aug. 15th. 9:00 - 11:00 call for early weigh in location<br /><br />Weigh Ins Day of Meet: 8:00 - 9:00 am.<br />Rules Briefing: 9:15<br />Meet Starts at 10.00 Sharp <br /><br /><br /> Divisions:Teenage Men 13-15,16-17,18-19,Teenage Women13-15,16-17,18-19,Juniors 21-23, <br />Women, Women Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+, <br />Men Sub-Masters, Police and Fire, <br />Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+ <br /> <br />Weight Classes for each Division: 97, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 259, <br />275, 308, Super Heavy<br /> <br /><br /><br /> <br />Sponsored by APT,&nbsp; BMF, and by Ken Anderson (Titan Dealer)<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /> <br /><br /> <br />&nbsp; <br />Return to Contest Calendar <br /> <br /> <br />Contact Us About Us Links Open Classifications Raw Classifications Powerlifting Forum <br /> <br />~
  64. TOPHOGTUCK Meet I think this meet is going to be a big one.
  65. TOPHOGTUCK Meet 8/16/08 <br />SPF Arkansas State<br /><br />Powerlifting and <br />Bench Press Championship<br />(1st. annual Arkansas State meet, come and set all the Arkansas State Records) <br /> <br />The location will be Russellville Junior High School<br />Its on 2000w Parkway Ave Russellville 72834. <br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />Meet Directors: Terry Tucker (Top Hogs) <br />479-229-1050<br />479-970-9855 <br />E-mail: trtuck1969@yahoo.com <br />&amp; <br />More info Call: Jesse Rodgers 423-255-3672<br />or E-Mail: rodgersmadmax@bellsouth.net<br /> <br />Events to enter:<br />Raw/Equipped Powerlifting (Squat,Bench,Deadlift) 65.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Push/Pull ( Bench, Deadlift) 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Bench Only 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Deadlift Only 60.00<br /><br />Power Curls 50.00<br /><br />Bench Press for Reps. 45.00<br /> <br />All Lifters must wear Singlets, ALL LIFTERS in ALL EVENTS in ALL SPF MEETS. Can not compete without them. <br /><br /> <br />Come and Break State, National, and World Records<br /><br /> <br />Entry Fees as stated above, and if you cross over to other events take 10.00 on each crossover.<br /> <br />Early Weigh Ins: Friday Aug. 15th. 9:00 - 11:00 call for early weigh in location<br /><br />Weigh Ins Day of Meet: 8:00 - 9:00 am.<br />Rules Briefing: 9:15<br />Meet Starts at 10.00 Sharp <br /><br /><br /> Divisions:Teenage Men 13-15,16-17,18-19,Teenage Women13-15,16-17,18-19,Juniors 21-23, <br />Women, Women Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+, <br />Men Sub-Masters, Police and Fire, <br />Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+ <br /> <br />Weight Classes for each Division: 97, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 259, <br />275, 308, Super Heavy<br /> <br /><br /><br /> <br />Sponsored by APT,&nbsp; BMF, and by Ken Anderson (Titan Dealer)<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /> <br /><br /> <br />&nbsp; <br />Return to Contest Calendar <br /> <br /> <br />Contact Us About Us Links Open Classifications Raw Classifications Powerlifting Forum <br /> <br />~
  66. TOPHOGTUCK youtube Check out my new videos on YOUTUBE TOPHOGTUCK.
  67. TOPHOGTUCK Meet 8/16/08 <br />SPF Arkansas State<br /><br />Powerlifting and <br />Bench Press Championship<br />(1st. annual Arkansas State meet, come and set all the Arkansas State Records) <br /> <br />The location will be Russellville Junior High School<br />Its on 2000w Parkway Ave Russellville 72834. <br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />Meet Directors: Terry Tucker (Top Hogs) <br />479-229-1050<br />479-970-9855 <br />E-mail: trtuck1969@yahoo.com <br />&amp; <br />More info Call: Jesse Rodgers 423-255-3672<br />or E-Mail: rodgersmadmax@bellsouth.net<br /> <br />Events to enter:<br />Raw/Equipped Powerlifting (Squat,Bench,Deadlift) 65.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Push/Pull ( Bench, Deadlift) 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Bench Only 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Deadlift Only 60.00<br /><br />Power Curls 50.00<br /><br />Bench Press for Reps. 45.00<br /> <br />All Lifters must wear Singlets, ALL LIFTERS in ALL EVENTS in ALL SPF MEETS. Can not compete without them. <br /><br /> <br />Come and Break State, National, and World Records<br /><br /> <br />Entry Fees as stated above, and if you cross over to other events take 10.00 on each crossover.<br /> <br />Early Weigh Ins: Friday Aug. 15th. 9:00 - 11:00 call for early weigh in location<br /><br />Weigh Ins Day of Meet: 8:00 - 9:00 am.<br />Rules Briefing: 9:15<br />Meet Starts at 10.00 Sharp <br /><br /><br /> Divisions:Teenage Men 13-15,16-17,18-19,Teenage Women13-15,16-17,18-19,Juniors 21-23, <br />Women, Women Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+, <br />Men Sub-Masters, Police and Fire, <br />Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+ <br /> <br />Weight Classes for each Division: 97, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 259, <br />275, 308, Super Heavy<br /> <br /><br /><br /> <br />Sponsored by APT,&nbsp; BMF, and by Ken Anderson (Titan Dealer)<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /> <br /><br /> <br />&nbsp; <br />Return to Contest Calendar <br /> <br /> <br />Contact Us About Us Links Open Classifications Raw Classifications Powerlifting Forum <br /> <br />~
  68. TOPHOGTUCK (No subject) 8/16/08 <br />SPF Arkansas State<br /><br />Powerlifting and <br />Bench Press Championship<br />(1st. annual Arkansas State meet, come and set all the Arkansas State Records) <br /> <br />The location will be Russellville Junior High School<br />Its on 2000w Parkway Ave Russellville 72834. <br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />Meet Directors: Terry Tucker (Top Hogs) <br />479-229-1050<br />479-970-9855 <br />E-mail: trtuck1969@yahoo.com <br />&amp; <br />More info Call: Jesse Rodgers 423-255-3672<br />or E-Mail: rodgersmadmax@bellsouth.net<br /> <br />Events to enter:<br />Raw/Equipped Powerlifting (Squat,Bench,Deadlift) 65.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Push/Pull ( Bench, Deadlift) 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Bench Only 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Deadlift Only 60.00<br /><br />Power Curls 50.00<br /><br />Bench Press for Reps. 45.00<br /> <br />All Lifters must wear Singlets, ALL LIFTERS in ALL EVENTS in ALL SPF MEETS. Can not compete without them. <br /><br /> <br />Come and Break State, National, and World Records<br /><br /> <br />Entry Fees as stated above, and if you cross over to other events take 10.00 on each crossover.<br /> <br />Early Weigh Ins: Friday Aug. 15th. 9:00 - 11:00 call for early weigh in location<br /><br />Weigh Ins Day of Meet: 8:00 - 9:00 am.<br />Rules Briefing: 9:15<br />Meet Starts at 10.00 Sharp <br /><br /><br /> Divisions:Teenage Men 13-15,16-17,18-19,Teenage Women13-15,16-17,18-19,Juniors 21-23, <br />Women, Women Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+, <br />Men Sub-Masters, Police and Fire, <br />Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+ <br /> <br />Weight Classes for each Division: 97, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 259, <br />275, 308, Super Heavy<br /> <br /><br /><br /> <br />Sponsored by APT,&nbsp; BMF, and by Ken Anderson (Titan Dealer)<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /> <br /><br /> <br />&nbsp; <br />Return to Contest Calendar <br /> <br /> <br />Contact Us About Us Links Open Classifications Raw Classifications Powerlifting Forum <br /> <br />~
  69. TOPHOGTUCK Meet 8/16/08 <br />SPF Arkansas State<br /><br />Powerlifting and <br />Bench Press Championship<br />(1st. annual Arkansas State meet, come and set all the Arkansas State Records) <br /> <br />The location will be Russellville Junior High School<br />Its on 2000w Parkway Ave Russellville 72834. <br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />Meet Directors: Terry Tucker (Top Hogs) <br />479-229-1050<br />479-970-9855 <br />E-mail: trtuck1969@yahoo.com <br />&amp; <br />More info Call: Jesse Rodgers 423-255-3672<br />or E-Mail: rodgersmadmax@bellsouth.net<br /> <br />Events to enter:<br />Raw/Equipped Powerlifting (Squat,Bench,Deadlift) 65.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Push/Pull ( Bench, Deadlift) 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Bench Only 60.00<br /><br />Raw/Equipped Deadlift Only 60.00<br /><br />Power Curls 50.00<br /><br />Bench Press for Reps. 45.00<br /> <br />All Lifters must wear Singlets, ALL LIFTERS in ALL EVENTS in ALL SPF MEETS. Can not compete without them. <br /><br /> <br />Come and Break State, National, and World Records<br /><br /> <br />Entry Fees as stated above, and if you cross over to other events take 10.00 on each crossover.<br /> <br />Early Weigh Ins: Friday Aug. 15th. 9:00 - 11:00 call for early weigh in location<br /><br />Weigh Ins Day of Meet: 8:00 - 9:00 am.<br />Rules Briefing: 9:15<br />Meet Starts at 10.00 Sharp <br /><br /><br /> Divisions:Teenage Men 13-15,16-17,18-19,Teenage Women13-15,16-17,18-19,Juniors 21-23, <br />Women, Women Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+, <br />Men Sub-Masters, Police and Fire, <br />Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,7 5-79, 80+ <br /> <br />Weight Classes for each Division: 97, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 259, <br />275, 308, Super Heavy<br /> <br /><br /><br /> <br />Sponsored by APT,&nbsp; BMF, and by Ken Anderson (Titan Dealer)<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /> <br /><br /> <br />&nbsp; <br />Return to Contest Calendar <br /> <br /> <br />Contact Us About Us Links Open Classifications Raw Classifications Powerlifting Forum <br /> <br />~
  70. TOPHOGTUCK Training Hows your training going ? are you getting ready for the meet.
  71. rodgersmadmax Re: (No subject) Robyn<br />Yes I think he will do a great job, I actually was hoping this would take place.<br />Sorry it took me so long to get back to you but we had a&nbsp; meet down in Al. this past weekend and I went to Ms to look at anothewr place to hold a Pro-Am meet, but that place did not check out, BAD PLACE.<br /><br />I am back now and will put a thread on the forum about Brian coming on Board<br />too.<br /><br />Thank both of you guys for all your help and support. We will see ya soon.<br /><br />Jesse
  72. Derek Re: (No subject) Well I'm walking on it a bit. It's still really unstable and painful but thats gonna be the issue for awhile I think.&nbsp; Went to the doc today and he said I need to come back in another 3 weeks to see where it's at then to decide on surgery, I just want the surgery done and have it fixed so I can get back to heavy lower body work.<br /><br />It's affecting my bench as well, didn't realize that benching with one leg would take 80-100lbs off my press, I haven't been able to go over 565 on bench since the injury. <br /><br />In other words, knee sucks and I'm depressed about it :)<br /><br />Thanks for asking, and sorry for the longwinded reply, I'm just pissed right now at the doctor.<br /><br />Derek
  73. Bobby That was funny! [b]We didn't even know Carol Ann was ranked!<br />All she was doing was trying to qualify for the GPC Worlds, didn't have anyone in her class, only used an old pair of briefs/no suit, and just did her openers......lol!<br /><br />Her best at 165 is 565/281/451<br /><br />Then when she did the Birmingham meet. She was only in gear for three workouts...lol!<br /><br />I don't care if you post that, <br /><br />but don't post what I'm about to say!<br /><br />So far in training she has hit 555/275/455 @ 148<br />That squat would rank her 5th all time in the 48's[/b]
  74. TOPHOGTUCK BSN Yes,they do try the lean Dessert.
  75. JK Re: BSN [quote author=TOPHOGTUCK link=action=profile;u=19 date=1216671323]<br /> Yes,they do try the lean Dessert.<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Cool.&nbsp; Thanks.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />jack
  76. rodgersmadmax Re: (No subject) I think he will do a great job and I wanted to get into that area also.<br />I know Eugene Jones will be happy, he lives in that area too.<br /><br />I am sure we are going to build up some good meets up your way and have us<br />some fun.<br />I went down to Vicksburg Ms. Saturday after the meet in Alabama, that place is out, no way will we be doing meets there. VERY VERY BAD PLACE, lol,<br />we were scared to get out of your truck,lol.<br />
  77. Christina Hart Re: (No subject) Hi Bob&nbsp; Have you received the checks, if so have you sent the shirts?
  78. VikkiTee thanks for vote of confidence-Vikki ;D&nbsp; Thanks for the vote of confidence in this BMF Women's division....I'm still not sure what it is all about, but you're keeping me syked up.&nbsp; <br /><br />I may need to talk to you about my raw benching sticking point if you''re up to it.....<br /><br />Tks!&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br />Vikki
  79. Christina Hart Re: (No subject) Thank you.&nbsp; We look forward to using them.&nbsp;
  80. Robyn B. Re: thanks for vote of confidence-Vikki I'll be happy to help...my email is strongsquatter@aol.com<br />cell 540-309-9214<br />or just send me a PM on this forum<br /><br />You keep syked!!
  81. punisher550 Re: (No subject) well im stuck. i can't seem to get my bench passed 550. so i took two weeks off to let my body rest. the westside system i guess doesn't work that well for a drug free lifter. im thinking about going back to my old system of trianing. <br />so i read brian is going to be the va spf pres. i hope everything goes well. i really like the spf i just can't travel to tn that much to lift.<br />derek<br />
  82. Bobby (No subject) Hi Amber<br /><br />If you don't mind, make your picks for best lifters of the year, and lets see if we can get this thread jump started!<br /><br />Bobby
  83. Chainman Re: (No subject) Thanks for asking.&nbsp; Things are going strong.&nbsp; In the transition of training partners and a tweaking of my training program.&nbsp; I'm going to try and go Elite raw. Did it in multi-ply &amp; single ply so raw would be nice. Are you competing at the Expo? How is your training going? <br /><br />
  84. Bobby Re: That was funny! I don't think there were any lifts at the temple classic meet that would have a impact!<br />Try to get everyone having fun with this!
  85. Bobby Re: That was funny! Hey Girl<br /><br />Did you for get someone on the raw bench???&nbsp; Use the rankings Jesse posted!
  86. bmfsports Re: (No subject) Erik -<br /><br />Since you're a Top Hog, your sponsorship is as part of a team, not individually. If you want to be sponsored individually, (1) inform Terry Tucker and (2) put together a proposal of why we should sponsor you as an individual and what you can do for BMF Sports. A lifter's numbers and championships do not contribute to company volume or revenue, so please think of something tangible, proactive, productive and profitable which is what pays for sponsorships.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Bud
  87. Bobby (No subject) Big Wade<br /><br />Man, if you have time, have a little fun with the Best lifter predictions!!!<br />Trying to get everyone to have a little fun.<br /><br />Later
  88. Claude Bouyer Re: (No subject) no prob i know we go shut it down
  89. Hitman (No subject) HEY ROBYN,YOUR STEALING MY SPOTLIGHT!!! JUST KIDDING,RESCUE ANYONE LATELY? THIS IS THE HITMAN
  90. Claude Bouyer Re: (No subject) im go try 420 at worlds i been using the shirt sum both not alot what bout you
  91. bmfsports Signature line Danny -<br /><br />Please remember to link to BMF Sports in your signature lines.
  92. Robyn B. Re: (No subject) Hey Hitman! <br />I'm stealing your spotlight? Well take it back! It's too hot!&nbsp; ;D<br /><br />No, rescues...other than regular training exercises. That's ok, cause that means no ones hurt!<br /><br />How training?
  93. Hitman Re: (No subject) OH BY THE WAY YOU CAN HAVE THE SPOTLIGHT FOR NOW. I DON'T MIND SHARING IT. HAVE FUN AND TRAIN HARD.
  94. punisher550 Re: (No subject) tell me about it. my bench skyrocketed 740lbs lockout in the powerrack,<br />600lbs off 4boards and 585lbs off of 2boards.&nbsp; icould have done more but i was scared to try to with that kind of weight. i hit 550 easy. then my bench took a nose dive back to 500.lol im currently doing ryan kennelly bench routine and have got 550lbs again.<br />i hope to bench 550-585 at the spf worlds. i thought about trying some natural test supplyments but i don't know if i should or not. i current take nano vapor by muscletech with some gnc creatine. what do you think?<br />derek
  95. Hitman Re: (No subject) TRAINING HAS BEEN GOING GOOD AND I'M FEELING PRETTY GOOD. I HAVEN'T HAD ANY REAL FUN AT WORK SO THATS MEANS PEOPLE ARE LEARNING HOW TO ACT. I'VE BEEN TELLING SOME OF MY GYM MEMBERS ABOUT YOU AND THEY CAN'T WAIT TO GET TO SEE U LIFT. THE FIRE CHIEF HERE IS REALLY IMPRESSED WITH WHAT YOU'VE ACCOMPLISHED. HE GIVES ME A HARDTIME SAYING,I SHOULD COMSIDER A CAREER CHANGE.
  96. bmfsports Re: (No subject) [quote author=Hitman link=action=profile;u=42 date=1217697282]<br />WE'LL DEFINITELY GET TO WORK ON THAT PROPOSAL. FIRST HELP MY TEAM FURTHER THE SPORT AND THE GOOD NAME OF THE SPF AND BMF SPORTS. LASTLY HAVE SOME SERIOUS FUN WHILE DOING IT.[/quote]<br /><br />I think you may have misunderstood me. The Top Hogs are sponsored as a team, so if you're on the team, your sponsorship is circumstantial and we would not sponsor you independently. If you were to leave the team (depending on circumstance), you'd have to submit to the same application and screening process as everyone else. <br /><br />After 2008, we will not sponsor any adult lifters who are not (1) part of a sponsored team or (2) Special Olympians. The only possible exception would be lifters who can over $5k/mo in gross revenues for BMF Sports. Unless you can do that, it would be in your best interest to stick with the team and let Terry continue to work his magic as the team liaison.<br /><br />-Bud-
  97. rodgersmadmax Re: Arkansas State Powerlifting Which meet are you coming to? When we Squat we always use a Monolift.<br />Thanks for mailing in your entry's and we will see you at which ever meet you come to, my wife and I are at all of them.<br /><br />Jesse
  98. TOPHOGTUCK talk Hello Brother.
  99. rodgersmadmax Re: Arkansas State Powerlifting Ok, I see now, you are coming to the Arkansas State meet, good. That one is suppose to be a good one. I cant wait to get out there and meet all the new members.<br /><br />See ya there<br />Jesse
  100. linnrose Re: (No subject) Smitty,<br /><br />&nbsp; Thanks for the tips.&nbsp; This is a stupid question, but I have to ask or I won't know.&nbsp; No gloves and no straps, correct?&nbsp; Are elbow braces allowed?
  101. Bobby (No subject) Glenn<br /><br />What did tophogtuck edit on your predictions for best lifter?
  102. Kurt Mattison Re: TRX if I have to I'll use one of the shirts with a run in it.&nbsp; I'll only go about 450 so it should be ok, I hope.<br /><br />I stared a new DL routine today.&nbsp; I can tell right now it will be a &quot;b&quot;, I have NEVER been this sore and wore out in my hips, butt and hams.&nbsp; I have always been weak off the floor untill I pulled in the TRX now my lock out will be the weak point, but I still think 580-600 is VERY obtainable in Oct.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Sounds like your wife's training is coming along very nicely.&nbsp; ELITE is something I want very badly, hope she gets it.
  103. Phil Duke Jr (No subject) Hey Terry, this is Phil from Alabama. I've talked with a few lifters and members of other federations and some of them are wondering why the SPF doesn't have a drug free division. What would you think about getting a drug free division started in SPF? With NASA falling apart and WABDL on its way down, I think the SPF could cater to a lot of those lifters. Where else can they go to lift drug free in full powerlifting, push/pull, bench only, deadlift only, and also raw, single ply, or multi ply. What do you think? I know ya'll came from NASA and I've talked with a few WABDL chairmen this week who would like to be affiliated with us.
  104. VikkiTee how's it going? Hey Robyn, <br /><br />Just thought I drop you a line...I haven't posted my workouts yet...still deciding whether to compete again this year or wait until I drop some more weight and compete in the 148's (longterm goal) in 2009. <br /><br />Are you going to KnoxExpo meet in Sept or waiting for Worlds in Oct?&nbsp; I'll be there for both, but probably not competing....<br /><br />Vikki
  105. Robyn B. Re: how's it going? Hey Ms. Vikki!<br /><br />I've been looking for your logs!! I am good and it's good to hear from you!<br /><br />I'll be at World's in October, wish I could come to Knoxville, but looks like we won't be able to make the trip. Brian is having his shoulder scoped the end of August and probobly shouldn't travel for a few weeks after.<br /><br />Keep in touch...be thinkin' bout ya!&nbsp; ;D<br />-R.
  106. bigpappa160 Quad Briefs Yes sir they are still available. I apologize for not getting back to you. Been very busy beggining of the week.
  107. punisher550 wvva bench for cash hey,<br />we are having a bench for cash competition. chech out www.wvvabench.com for the details. hope to see you there.<br />derek
  108. rodgersmadmax Re: (No subject) MAtt<br />Good to hear from you. Yes the meet is still on and no it is not questionable.<br />We have to have 20 to 30 lifters in order to do it, so if we get that many enteries we will do it and if not, we will not. That is the whole reason of a pre-paid meet, that way we know what we have and not walk in to a huge room of people and have no lifters. Just covering our tale.<br />Evdryone that sends in there enteries will get there money back if for some freak instance it doesn't happen. There will be all kinds of people there doing all kinds of different things so we want to make sure we do our thing right.<br /><br />Since last Wed I have been on the road right at 100 hours. I don't want to even see a truck right now,lol.<br /><br />Hope to see ya soon
  109. Kurt Mattison TRX I had to get my suit taylored twice.&nbsp; When I got it the straps were so long that they didn't even tighten up till I got to about 1/2 way down.&nbsp; So, I drove the 3 hours to Longview TX so I could get the job done correctly.&nbsp; Get there and find out Inzer is nothing more than a large warehouse that takes up 1/2 a city block.&nbsp; They have a greeting area up front that is about the size of a normal living room, but NO customers are allowed in back.&nbsp; The lady comes out with her chalk and says how short do we need to make em.&nbsp; I have to put it on first but there is nothing to hang off of or anyway to get the suit all the way on.&nbsp; There is another guy there that between the two of em they finally get it on me.&nbsp; They took about 3 inches out of each strap.&nbsp; When I get it back to the gym it is REAL tight, if I wanted to keep having kids I had to be careful.&nbsp; I figured it would stretch like most poly suits but after allot of hanging off the smith machine and trying to get my form right so it would work I figured I'd better think about adjust the straps again.&nbsp; When I was under the bar I couldn't get my shoulders back, and when I was in the hole it made my back want to round out, NOT GOOD.&nbsp; I talked to some of the double ply guys I know and they say on a canvas suit they always have their handler lay two fingers flat on their shoulder and strap over that.&nbsp; I had my partner do that and we figured let the straps out 1/2 inch each.&nbsp; Back to Inzer, when I got it back with just that little adjustment I could tell a HUGE difference squatting, allot more room in the shoulders and much more easy to work with.&nbsp; I got a wild hair last week and decided to try pulling in it.&nbsp; I pull sumo and have never had a problem getting to the bar in my Max DL, with the TRX I had to REALLY use some effort to get down, but once I hooked in it seemed like a natural groove coming up. The bar stayed close to my legs, I could pin my shoulders back, and oh the explosion off the floor, like no other suit I've tried my grip actually started to slip on the way up, and that NEVER happens.&nbsp; My DL is my weak point, actually I think it sucks, but I think I can get another 50-70 lbs out of my TRX than I do from my MaxDL.&nbsp; Sorry to run on and on, but people that have the same problems as me, if I find a solution I am happy to share it.&nbsp; These companies, I feel, tell us this shit to get us to shell out the dollars for more equipment when all it takes is some tweaking on our part.&nbsp;
  110. VikkiTee No Motivation? :o&nbsp; okay, &quot;overtraining&quot; ?&nbsp;&nbsp; What are your next goals?&nbsp; Let's think of a way to get that mojo back girl.<br /><br />Work getting to ya?&nbsp;&nbsp; I know sometimes my head will win over the body and I'll crap out on the workouts....I'm here for ya if ya need to vent about anything.
  111. Kurt Mattison Re: TRX Yeah, about 4 or 5 workouts got my broke in, in the hips, I've still only &quot;strapped up&quot; 3 times in it.&nbsp; I ordered mine through Iron Gladiator, and went with hips plus 9.&nbsp; I talked to Brett and he said he'd pass that on to others that are buying the suit.&nbsp; I'm 5-8 and down to 210 right now so my suit fits a little looser than it did this winter.&nbsp; I use a Rage X to bench in and love it, I think since the TRX is the same material I'll learn to like it too.&nbsp; I'm going to try for a 700+ squat at worlds and I don't think I'll have a problem if I'm on that day.&nbsp; The suit really performs well if I do everything I should technique wise.&nbsp; I like it over other poly suits because it doesn't seem to squeeze all the time only when you load it up.&nbsp; I haven't ever tried canvas but I've heard that is how that material works too, when I start buying double ply I'll try canvas or go with a double ply TRX with velcro.&nbsp; There is no way I could get this thing on without velcro straps if it were a double.
  112. JK Re: TRX [quote author=Kurt Mattison link=action=profile;u=55 date=1218158232]<br />I had to get my suit taylored twice.&nbsp; When I got it the straps were so long that they didn't even tighten up till I got to about 1/2 way down.&nbsp;&nbsp; So, I drove the 3 hours to Longview TX so I could get the job done correctly.&nbsp; Get there and find out Inzer is nothing more than a large warehouse that takes up 1/2 a city block.&nbsp; They have a greeting area up front that is about the size of a normal living room, but NO customers are allowed in back.&nbsp; The lady comes out with her chalk and says how short do we need to make em.&nbsp; I have to put it on first but there is nothing to hang off of or anyway to get the suit all the way on.&nbsp; There is another guy there that between the two of em they finally get it on me.&nbsp; They took about 3 inches out of each strap.&nbsp; When I get it back to the gym it is REAL tight, if I wanted to keep having kids I had to be careful.&nbsp; I figured it would stretch like most poly suits but after allot of hanging off the smith machine and trying to get my form right so it would work I figured I'd better think about adjust the straps again.&nbsp; When I was under the bar I couldn't get my shoulders back, and when I was in the hole it made my back want to round out, NOT GOOD.&nbsp; I talked to some of the double ply guys I know and they say on a canvas suit they always have their handler lay two fingers flat on their shoulder and strap over that.&nbsp; I had my partner do that and we figured let the straps out 1/2 inch each.&nbsp; Back to Inzer, when I got it back with just that little adjustment I could tell a HUGE difference squatting, allot more room in the shoulders and much more easy to work with.&nbsp; I got a wild hair last week and decided to try pulling in it.&nbsp; I pull sumo and have never had a problem getting to the bar in my Max DL, with the TRX I had to REALLY use some effort to get down, but once I hooked in it seemed like a natural groove coming up. The bar stayed close to my legs, I could pin my shoulders back, and oh the explosion off the floor, like no other suit I've tried my grip actually started to slip on the way up, and that NEVER happens.&nbsp; My DL is my weak point, actually I think it sucks, but I think I can get another 50-70 lbs out of my TRX than I do from my MaxDL.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sorry to run on and on, but people that have the same problems as me, if I find a solution I am happy to share it.&nbsp; These companies, I feel, tell us this shit to get us to shell out the dollars for more equipment when all it takes is some tweaking on our part.&nbsp; <br />[/quote]<br /><br />Kurt,<br /><br />Thanks for the info.&nbsp; I got the TRX sort of on a whim right before the Temple Gym Meet.&nbsp; I had sent my hardcore back for tailoring---I'm 5'7&quot; and around 330 lbs, so EVERYTHING I own gear wise has to be tailored---and it seemed like it was taking for ever to get stuff back.&nbsp; Overall, Inzer has been great, but it does seem like when they are off, they are really, really off.&nbsp; <br /><br />I got the suit from House of Pain after quizzing the heck out of Jason.&nbsp; There was absolutely no way I could get into the first suit they sent me.&nbsp; I sent it back and got one one size bigger.&nbsp; I still gotta wiggle and squeeze quite a bit to get into this one--its TIGHT through the hips, but I got this one with velcro straps, so strap length isn't a problem.&nbsp; I tried it on, then didn't get a chance to take any weight with it prior to the meet.&nbsp; So it got put in a box were its probably going to sit until October when I break out the gear again for a November meet.&nbsp; <br /><br />Jason at HOP told me what I posted about deadlifting in it... I really dont' think I get much more than 25-30 lbs out of any deadlift suit I've ever used.&nbsp; I like the MaxDL because I think it keeps me tight and I can sit down in it to get my hips down, but its sure not adding huge weight to my RAW max.&nbsp; I'm going to have to play around with the TRX.<br /><br /><br />How long did it take to break yours in? I'm figuring 4-6 workouts for squats.&nbsp; Then I'll play around with deadlifting in it.&nbsp; <br /><br />Take care,<br /><br /><br />Jack
  113. JK Re: TRX [quote author=Kurt Mattison link=action=profile;u=55 date=1218205020]<br />Yeah, about 4 or 5 workouts got my broke in, in the hips, I've still only &quot;strapped up&quot; 3 times in it.&nbsp; I ordered mine through Iron Gladiator, and went with hips plus 9.&nbsp; I talked to Brett and he said he'd pass that on to others that are buying the suit.&nbsp; I'm 5-8 and down to 210 right now so my suit fits a little looser than it did this winter.&nbsp; I use a Rage X to bench in and love it, I think since the TRX is the same material I'll learn to like it too.&nbsp; I'm going to try for a 700+ squat at worlds and I don't think I'll have a problem if I'm on that day.&nbsp; The suit really performs well if I do everything I should technique wise.&nbsp; I like it over other poly suits because it doesn't seem to squeeze all the time only when you load it up.&nbsp;&nbsp; I haven't ever tried canvas but I've heard that is how that material works too, when I start buying double ply I'll try canvas or go with a double ply TRX with velcro.&nbsp; There is no way I could get this thing on without velcro straps if it were a double.<br />[/quote]<br /><br />I love my Rage X.&nbsp; Its the best bench shirt i've ever used.&nbsp; The grove of the shirt matches my natural groove perfectly.&nbsp; The biggest problem I had with it was getting the arms to fit right.&nbsp; <br /><br />I got the TRX with Hips -8 at first.&nbsp; I simply couldn't get the thing over my legs.&nbsp; I hung by the straps from the cross brace of my porch and literally bounced up and down in the suit. The legs were stuck with about 4 inches to go.&nbsp; I sent that one back and got one size bigger (Hips-6 inches).&nbsp; That one is super tight in the hips and legs, but I do feel like I can breath better in it than I can the Hardcore.&nbsp; The one thing I don't like about that suit is how it squeezes up high---I always feel like I can't breath the first 15 minutes I've got it on.&nbsp; I had 3 1/2 inches taken out of the shoulder straps on the hardcore.&nbsp; Its now about as tight as I can stand without it pulling my shoulders forward.&nbsp; <br /><br />Do you have any problems hitting depth in the TRX?
  114. Bobby (No subject) Hey Amber<br /><br />Give me a call. Gotta tell you about some training.
  115. Robyn B. Re: No Motivation? Thanks my friend!<br />And to answer your question, I do believe most of it is work. We have run some pretty bad calls lately, we have a recently new promoted Chief and he is really not making things easy for us &quot;little people&quot;. (every day it's just something else), and I have been stationed at the busiest firehouse for the past 4 years and I am ready for a transfer!<br /><br />I'll get over my gloom and doom, thanks for the support!
  116. TOPHOGTUCK Talk I will not be at the Gym today I've got to do a 8 hour turn around then go back in the morning at 7:00 for a clamp truck training for work. <br /><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; Todays Squat<br />&nbsp; bar x 12<br />&nbsp; bar x 12<br /> 135x8<br /> 135x8<br /> 225x8<br /> 228x8<br /> 315x3<br /> 315x3<br /> 385x2 four 4 set call it a day I will see you Sunday.<br /><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; TOPHOGTUCK
  117. RYAN RIGDON Re: (No subject) THANX. I HAVE IS NUMBER ALREADY. AND I WILL CONTACT HIM AS SOON AS I PULL INTO TOWN.
  118. Kurt Mattison Re: TRX According to my spotters I don't have any depth problem with the TRX, I'm going to try to compete this weekend so we'll see what the judges say.&nbsp; The problem I do have with the TRX is I can't &quot;feel&quot; depth, I have to almost wait until it feels like my head is going to pop before I come up.&nbsp; It will just take some getting used to, hopefully by Worlds I'll have it lined out.&nbsp; As far as how it fits, I'm happy with it, I've dropped about 15 lbs this summer so it isn't quite as tight as it was when I ordered it, but other than that Im fine.&nbsp; I can't however wear a T-shirt under it because its so tight in the belly and chest, so I pull the T-shirt up into a ball right about the chest opening of the suit, it looks like when chicks tie their shirts up.&nbsp; I can &quot;breath&quot; better in the TRX than I can the Hardcore with straps up, bc the TRX doesn't start to squeeze until I start to sit down, which I really like.&nbsp; It also makes me push my knees out and sit back, which you are supposed to do anyway, but that darn thing is like a coach, do it right or it doesn't work.&nbsp; <br /><br />The Rage X is a great shirt, I also have problems getting the darn arms to fit right.&nbsp; My shirt is a size 46 with 50 arms and it still leaves a big mark down the back of my tri-cep from the seem.&nbsp; Inzer is supposed to be coming out with a new shirt from the same material called the &quot;Bolt&quot;.&nbsp; The Rage X is a &quot;lock out&quot; shirt, and the Bolt is supposed to give more explosion from the bottom.
  119. JK pictures from the temple gym meet. Amber,<br /><br />Is there any way you could e-mail me a copy of that picture you took of me and amy and the one of me squatting that you took at the Temple Gym meet?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br /><br />Jack
  120. JK Re: TRX [quote author=Kurt Mattison link=action=profile;u=55 date=1218506128]<br />According to my spotters I don't have any depth problem with the TRX, I'm going to try to compete this weekend so we'll see what the judges say.&nbsp; The problem I do have with the TRX is I can't &quot;feel&quot; depth, I have to almost wait until it feels like my head is going to pop before I come up.&nbsp; It will just take some getting used to, hopefully by Worlds I'll have it lined out.&nbsp; As far as how it fits, I'm happy with it, I've dropped about 15 lbs this summer so it isn't quite as tight as it was when I ordered it, but other than that Im fine.&nbsp; I can't however wear a T-shirt under it because its so tight in the belly and chest, so I pull the T-shirt up into a ball right about the chest opening of the suit, it looks like when chicks tie their shirts up.&nbsp; I can &quot;breath&quot; better in the TRX than I can the Hardcore with straps up, bc the TRX doesn't start to squeeze until I start to sit down, which I really like.&nbsp; It also makes me push my knees out and sit back, which you are supposed to do anyway, but that darn thing is like a coach, do it right or it doesn't work.&nbsp; [/quote]<br /><br />I think you are wearing yours much tighter than I am, although I'm sure mine having velcro straps makes a HUGE difference.&nbsp; I honestly have a hard time telling depth in the Hardcore with briefs on (even the lightweight &quot;heavy duty&quot; ones).&nbsp; I just go as low as I can and then stand back up.&nbsp; With my short legs, thick torso, and the stance I use, I'm not getting much past parallel anyway.&nbsp; I'll dislocate my hips if I go lower.&nbsp; <br /><br />I push my knees out and sit back naturally, so I'm hoping the groove of the suit meshes with mine.&nbsp; I'm just going to have to get into it and play around.&nbsp; I'm pretty strict with the squat groove I use--I've messed up both knees through the years, so any suit that I have to fight against I tend to only use once.&nbsp; I want to be able to walk painfree, not fight against a suit to hit a certian groove.&nbsp; <br /><br />[quote]The Rage X is a great shirt, I also have problems getting the darn arms to fit right.&nbsp; My shirt is a size 46 with 50 arms and it still leaves a big mark down the back of my tri-cep from the seem.&nbsp; Inzer is supposed to be coming out with a new shirt from the same material called the &quot;Bolt&quot;.&nbsp; The Rage X is a &quot;lock out&quot; shirt, and the Bolt is supposed to give more explosion from the bottom.<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Yeah, I finally just stretched the shit out of the sleeves with a football and a n air pump.&nbsp; What is weird about the Rage X I've got is it seems to me that the sleeves return to &quot;shape&quot; if I don't wear the shirt for 6-8 weeks and leave it hanging.&nbsp; I can hardly get the arms on again and I have to stretch it out. I guess the shirt is still relatively new (i've used it for 8 workouts and 1 meet), but I've never seen a shirt with arms like that.&nbsp; The other problem I had was with the length of the arms.&nbsp; I had to get the sleeves shortened 3 times before I finally got one where the seam would stay above the point of my elbow.&nbsp; I tend to wear this shirt with no &quot;twist&quot; or &quot;jacking&quot; of the sleeves.&nbsp; Its the easiest to touch in shirt i've ever used, especially compared to the denims I first learned to bench in.&nbsp; One thing I don't like is if I do twist the sleeves a little too much, this shirt makes me feel as if its going to rip my biceps right off my arms.&nbsp; I can touch with the weight and have no problems locking it out, but man, its horribly painful on the lockout from the sleeves trying to twist back across my lower biceps or something.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><br />I've been trying to get my wife into a Rage (she tends to touch higher on her chest with less of an arch than I do).&nbsp; I've had one hell of a problem getting a shirt to fit her---she's not huge by any means at 5'8&quot;, competes as a heavy 132 or light 148.&nbsp; I'm seriously debating just catching Ken Anderson at an SPF meet and asking him to fit her.&nbsp;
  121. JK Re: amy's deadlift [quote author=Jesse link=action=profile;u=2 date=1218510308]<br />I just got threw looking her up and yes she is in Alabama Records and in the National and World Records.<br /><br />She was in Raw Push Pull, so her records are under Alabama Raw Push Pull and under the SPF NAtional Raw Push/Pull.<br /><br />She holds the Bench, Deadlift and TotaL (ALL 3)&nbsp; in the State, Nationals and World.<br /><br />You are probably looking under the Single Lift Events. She is under Raw Push/Pull<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Ok, well that explains it then.&nbsp; I was looking in single lift events.&nbsp; <br /><br />Thanks.&nbsp; Sorry for the confusion.&nbsp;
  122. JK Re: amy's deadlift [quote author=Jesse link=action=profile;u=2 date=1218509948]<br />Are you guys from Alabama? I might have put her in GA. I will look and see where it went.<br />[/quote]<br /><br />;D ;D&nbsp; &nbsp; Yeah, we both live in Alabama.&nbsp; Our address is Waverly, Alabama&nbsp; <br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br /><br />&nbsp;
  123. rodgersmadmax Re: amy's deadlift Are you guys from Alabama? I might have put her in GA. I will look and see where it went.
  124. rodgersmadmax Re: amy's deadlift I just got threw looking her up and yes she is in Alabama Records and in the National and World Records.<br /><br />She was in Raw Push Pull, so her records are under Alabama Raw Push Pull and under the SPF NAtional Raw Push/Pull.<br /><br />She holds the Bench, Deadlift and TotaL (ALL 3)&nbsp; in the State, Nationals and World.<br /><br />You are probably looking under the Single Lift Events. She is under Raw Push/Pull
  125. rodgersmadmax Re: amy's deadlift Yeah, I got ya, just look under push/pull
  126. rodgersmadmax Re: amy's deadlift No problem and PM or call anytime, 423-255-3672.
  127. rodgersmadmax (No subject) If you are still confused, call me tomorrow or anytime and I will try to help.<br />Cell 423-255-3672 all anytime.
  128. ambersuter (No subject) Hey Jack,<br /><br />What is the email I need to forward the picture to? It shows an email link, but I can't get it to function properly. I'll send it by this afternoon when I get back from training. Talk to ya soon! Have a great time taking care of the animals today and tell Amy hello for me!<br /><br />Train Heavy,<br /><br />Amber
  129. ambersuter Re: pictures from the temple gym meet. Sure :) That was a sweet Pic!<br /><br />Train Heavy,<br /><br />Amber
  130. JK Re: (No subject) [quote author=ambersuter link=action=profile;u=21 date=1218537919]<br />Hey Jack,<br /><br />What is the email I need to forward the picture to? It shows an email link, but I can't get it to function properly. I'll send it by this afternoon when I get back from training. Talk to ya soon! Have a great time taking care of the animals today and tell Amy hello for me!<br /><br />Train Heavy,<br /><br />Amber<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Sorry.&nbsp; Please send the email to jack_kottwitz@hotmail.com.&nbsp; That account can handle up to 20 mb attachments so it'll work without a problem.&nbsp; <br /><br />THANKS!!!<br /><br /><br />Jack
  131. JK Re: TRX [quote author=Kurt Mattison link=action=profile;u=55 date=1218575628]<br />I'm 5-8, and weigh right at 210 now, with a 36&quot; waist, so Im not real thick.&nbsp; I don't wear breifs bc I can't get my knees and feet out wide enough with the cheap Inzer ones and the like that are legal in single ply divisions.&nbsp; If I ever go double ply Im sure I can get into a set of predators or something like that and have better luck.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Now for me the Rage X sucks for touching but I've never used double ply or denim.&nbsp; But it I jack the sleaves or just get a little out of my groove I know what you are talking about with the biceps feeling like its going to rip off the arm.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />I'm going to do the SPF meet in Ark on Saturday.&nbsp; I still feel like shit and am pretty rubber legged right now, but I have to go bc it's the first SPF meet they've ever had here.&nbsp; Hopefully better things will happen in TN on Oct 4, I was looking at 1750-1800 in single ply till I got sick.&nbsp; <br />[/quote]<br /><br />I've got a pair of the hardcore power pants that took me a long time to learn, but now, I actually think they are pretty good single ply briefs.&nbsp; The key to them is to pull the crotch really, really high up and then once you get it as high as possible, pull the legs up another half an inch or so.&nbsp; &nbsp; You should have a small wrinkle of cloth at the outside point of you leg at the hip with the hardcore powerpants.&nbsp; If you leave the legs set at full lenght, the briefs will force your legs in for some reason if you are a wide stance squatter.&nbsp; In my case if I pull the legs up that extra half an inch, I can push my knees out and get into position without fighting the briefs.&nbsp; They also have a definite stopping point, just below my parallel point.&nbsp; For me this was a huge issue because I dont' have a monolift to train with. I have to use a rack for day to day training, so setting up after a walkout was important.&nbsp; <br /><br />I fought the hardcore powerpants and fought them when I first got them because of the way they forced my knees in.&nbsp; I even went so far as to call inzer and see if they'd make me a custom pair of single ply briefs from the bottom of a hardcore squatsuit.&nbsp; I don't remember who told me to hike the legs up that last little bit, but it makes a night and day difference.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />I'm thinking the hardcore briefs and TRX is going to be the combination to help push my squat up well over that 800 lb point next spring.&nbsp; I've got to condition my back and shoulders for holding that kind of weight for a while, but I'm building a concrete and 4x4 yoke as soon as I get back home from this conference.&nbsp; I figure heavy yoke work on Saturdays won't hurt my training in the gym and will work back and abs right were I need it.&nbsp; I think my wife finally has her schedule straight for November, so I think we are doing the Nov 1st Irontoberfest meet in Alabama.&nbsp; I think I can get my wife to a 335-340 lb deadlift at 132 by the first of November if things go right.&nbsp; I'm hoping the new gluteham raise is going to put some weight on her squat and deadlift fast with the way her body responds to new exercises.&nbsp; Id like to see her go 225, 145, 345 or so RAW and I'd like to go 805, 585, 585 in single ply.&nbsp; Its less of a drive for us to go to Hartford, but it depends on the elephant birth at work.&nbsp; If the cow goes late or has complications, we won't be doing a meet this fall I guess.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Are you still sick with the flu that you posted about the other week?&nbsp; If it is, it sure seems like its hung on for a long time this summer.&nbsp; Did you go to a doctor?
  132. Bobby Re: (No subject) I was just going to tell you Carol Ann's photo is in Southern Muscle Mag this month
  133. Kurt Mattison Re: TRX I'm 5-8, and weigh right at 210 now, with a 36&quot; waist, so Im not real thick.&nbsp; I don't wear breifs bc I can't get my knees and feet out wide enough with the cheap Inzer ones and the like that are legal in single ply divisions.&nbsp; If I ever go double ply Im sure I can get into a set of predators or something like that and have better luck.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Now for me the Rage X sucks for touching but I've never used double ply or denim.&nbsp; But it I jack the sleaves or just get a little out of my groove I know what you are talking about with the biceps feeling like its going to rip off the arm.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />I'm going to do the SPF meet in Ark on Saturday.&nbsp; I still feel like shit and am pretty rubber legged right now, but I have to go bc it's the first SPF meet they've ever had here.&nbsp; Hopefully better things will happen in TN on Oct 4, I was looking at 1750-1800 in single ply till I got sick.&nbsp;
  134. ambersuter (No subject) Sam's Number is 423-304-6827. He texts alot more than he talks, but if you'll leave him a message he'll call you back.
  135. JK Re: (No subject) [quote author=ambersuter link=action=profile;u=21 date=1218537919]<br />Hey Jack,<br /><br />What is the email I need to forward the picture to? It shows an email link, but I can't get it to function properly. I'll send it by this afternoon when I get back from training. Talk to ya soon! Have a great time taking care of the animals today and tell Amy hello for me!<br /><br />Train Heavy,<br /><br />Amber<br />[/quote]<br /><br />THANK YOU!!!<br /><br />I got the pictures.&nbsp; ;D <br /><br /><br /><br />Jack
  136. BigWade Re: (No subject) thanks very much!
  137. JK Re: (No subject) [quote author=ambersuter link=action=profile;u=21 date=1218592279]<br />Awesome. Glad to hear they made it. <br /><br />Got some news for you. My hubby wanted to know what I wanted for my birthday, so I asked for the squat suit, expecting that to b more than enough. So today as I passed the car I noticed a huge stack of papers. It was tons of info on the breed of dog I've been begging for for two years that he told me today I get to pick out the dog! I lean toward the boxer breed, knowing we have plenty of time to devote to a family pet/member. You're the first person I've told and I am so thrilled! I LOVE ANIMALS and my home would be a sanctuary if I didn't have so many kids :)! (Maybe it will b when they leave the nest). Jesse comes next since he's an awarded dog trainer. <br /><br />Enjoy the pics &amp; glad they came thru fine.<br /><br />Talk to ya soon!<br /><br />Amber<br />[/quote]<br /><br /><br />Yeah, I've heard of Jesses dog training skills.&nbsp; From what I've heard, he definately knows what he's doing.&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Boxers are AWESOME dogs.&nbsp; Amy and I had one for years--he was a rescue through the humane society we got before we were inveterinary school.&nbsp; Fen was hands down one of the toughest, most bullheaded, stubborn dogs I've ever met.&nbsp; He came into the shelter with 2nd and 3rd degree burns over the right thorax and abdomen---roughly 1/4 to 1/3 of his body was burned.&nbsp; He also had multiple stab wounds and the superficial flexor tendons of his left hind leg were cut.&nbsp; Why someone would do that to a boxer as nice as he was, or any dog for that matter, is beyond me.&nbsp; We looked and looked, but never found out who did it.&nbsp; He went through all of the rehab from the burns with minimal pain medication--the humane society simply didn't have it.&nbsp;&nbsp; He took the debridements and bandage changes that Amy did and kissed her afterwards.&nbsp;&nbsp; She basically decreed he was coming home with her and no one argued.&nbsp;&nbsp; We had him for almost 10 years before a tumor on his heart caused him to go into heart failure.&nbsp; Even with that tumor, and us draining almost 3/4 of a gallon of fluid off his abdomen a day, he still ate, still played, still ran around the yard like an idiot.&nbsp; We nursed him for almost a year before the heart failure got to severe to manage and I euthanized him.&nbsp; He was a &quot;dumb&quot;, goofy, flatulant dog that was simply flat out balls tough.&nbsp;&nbsp; We talked and talked about getting another boxer after he died.&nbsp; Amy decided she wanted another Mila so we ended up gitting the Hooo instead.&nbsp; <br /><br />Boxers are great... just beware of their genetic issues.&nbsp; Eye problems, severe obesity, heart disease, tumors (everything from lymphoma to heart base tumors to hemangiosarcoma---they are tumor factories) and knee issues are very, very common in American blood lines.&nbsp; Keep them lean and muscular and you'll reduce some of the risk of heart disease and knee issues, but there is a very strong genetic component.&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br />Also subtly check with your homeowners insurance policy before you get the dog and don't let them know you are checking for yourself.&nbsp; Some idiot insurance companies have listed boxers as a &quot;dangerous&quot; breed, in the same light as german shepards, pitbulls, and dobermans.&nbsp;&nbsp; Personally, I think its the owners, but insurance companies are stupid.&nbsp; I basically had a knockdown dragout fight with one when we lived in Ohio about our old dying boxer.&nbsp; The dumbasses didn't even know about the two pitbulls, 90 lb lab, the 80 lb 13 foot long burmese pythons or the 3 1/2 foot long nile monitor in the basement.&nbsp;&nbsp; They were bent out of shape because of the boxer.&nbsp; &nbsp; So, just be careful so you don't get burned.&nbsp; Where you live helps quite a bit too.&nbsp; <br /><br />The bottom line:&nbsp; Boxers rock!!!!!&nbsp; &nbsp; congratulations!!!!!&nbsp; ;D ;D ;D&nbsp; ;D
  138. bmfsports Re: (No subject) [quote author=Hitman link=action=profile;u=42 date=1218581334]<br />OKAY BIG SHAWN I GOT YOU NOW AND THANKS FOR CLEARING THAT UP FOR ME. I DO HAVE ONE QUESTION THOUGH. WHAT DOES OUR SPONSORSHIP CONSIST OF AS FOR THE TEAM.[/quote]<br /><br />To our knowledge, Terry Tucker is the Top Hogs team captain, so it's at his discretion to disclose any details and terms of the team's sponsorship. On our end, Terry is the recognized Top Hog contact and liaison, and all negotiations and agreements go through him.
  139. ambersuter Re: (No subject) Awesome. Glad to hear they made it. <br /><br />Got some news for you. My hubby wanted to know what I wanted for my birthday, so I asked for the squat suit, expecting that to b more than enough. So today as I passed the car I noticed a huge stack of papers. It was tons of info on the breed of dog I've been begging for for two years that he told me today I get to pick out the dog! I lean toward the boxer breed, knowing we have plenty of time to devote to a family pet/member. You're the first person I've told and I am so thrilled! I LOVE ANIMALS and my home would be a sanctuary if I didn't have so many kids :)! (Maybe it will b when they leave the nest). Jesse comes next since he's an awarded dog trainer. <br /><br />Enjoy the pics &amp; glad they came thru fine.<br /><br />Talk to ya soon!<br /><br />Amber
  140. TOPHOGTUCK YOU NEED TO REST,REST,REST AND EAT CARB UP REST EAT SLEEP SLEEP YOU WILL BE STRONGER.
  141. Kurt Mattison Re: TRX thanks for the info on the briefs I'm going to order a pair and see what happens.&nbsp; I can play with them a while its not like they are that expensive either.<br /><br />I like to add a set of bands on squat day so the weight coming off the pegs is WAY more than I'll ever squat.&nbsp; The bands we use add 250 at the top and 130 at the bottom.&nbsp; So you are not only training your CNS to handle more weight but the shoulders and upper back will get some benifit too.&nbsp; <br /><br />I got over the flu and still felt like shit, went to the Dr and he said ........ get this..........&nbsp; I had an ear infection.&nbsp; Gave me two shots in the butt, and put me on anti-biotics for 5 days.&nbsp; I still am a little &quot;rubber legged&quot; but its getting better.&nbsp; Im going to give it a try on Saturday, won't be 100% but I have to try or I'll be pissed at myself for not going.&nbsp; The way I figure it this is practice for Worlds.<br /><br />THe power rack we use is NOT bolted to the floor.&nbsp; We take all the plates off the sides when we squat and have another guy actually move the rack instead of us walking out.&nbsp; I have never used a mono-lift when/if I ever get some money ahead I'm buying one.&nbsp; I figure the moving the rack trick will work for now.&nbsp;
  142. ambersuter Re: (No subject) Awe, Fen sounds like a truly special being! It's going to be a joy to have a boxer despite their genetic disorders. We're going to pick a pup to raise, so hopefully no behavior issues, barring he's from a good line with no major issues. It's quite a journey. And thanks for the head's up on the homeowners ins. That's something I wasn't aware of. <br />Talk to ya soon!<br />Amber
  143. Phil Duke Jr Team Members Jeff Ray 220 Full Power<br />Charlie Lyons 242 Full Power<br />Phil Duke Jr. 165 Full Power<br />Adam &quot;Trim&quot; Guin 275 Push/Pull
  144. JK birth I really can't/shouldn't post this on the main message board.&nbsp; <br /><br />The baby is an apparently healthy male, 279 lbs.&nbsp; he seems in good health, but we've had some problems with maternal rejection so far--she's a first time mother.&nbsp; We are working through things, bottle feeding him as necessary, but its probably going to take a little longer.&nbsp; Hopefully everything goes well.
  145. Bobby (No subject) Left you a couple messages
  146. TOPHOGTUCK Training Video I have a new video on youtube check it out BIG TONY next arkansas meet is Dec the 6th.
  147. TOPHOGTUCK Training Video New video on youtube check it out we are ready for the meet.
  148. ambersuter Re: birth Wow! You are very fortunate to be in the field of Vet. Med. where you &amp; Amy deal with such wild creatures!<br /><br />I hope she takes the baby in an realizes her duty. If not, I'm sure it's in good hands. <br /><br />Congrats again!<br /><br />Amber
  149. TOPHOGTUCK Meet I think we are going to have a good meet 22 that came in tonight got Harley from tenn that is open with a 700 bench.
  150. TOPHOGTUCK Big Bench In Arkansas today Harley from tenn 730lbs. Big Deadlifts today 2 over 700 one was Raw 725 Big Raw squat 665 big curls 2 at 200 big raw bench 515 single ply 205 total 1640 it was just a great time today.
  151. Kurt Mattison Re: TRX I'm D O N E with Inzer bench shirts.&nbsp; I've been training with my Rage X for, what, 4 or 5 weeks, boards and the like.&nbsp; Yesterday, first meet, I blew it with only 470 on the bar.&nbsp; I'm thinking about a Metal bench shirt now.&nbsp;
  152. TOPHOGTUCK Re: Big Bench In Arkansas today His name is Jason Smith he is a TOPHOG and great friend of mine and thats not his best he can pull more I've seen him he was just playing with that and we do have it on video.
  153. JK Re: TRX You are kidding me.....&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><br />You know, I've never blown an Inzer shirt...ever.&nbsp; I do always carefully inspect the seams and threads before a meet and if they look slightly frayed, I won't use that shirt (I have a backup), but I've never blown one.&nbsp; <br /><br />From the people I've talked too, metal shirts are probably &quot;better&quot;.&nbsp; The problem I've had with anything metal is the fact that I have to have everything tailored so its weeks to get one, weeks to get it tailored, and then if it doesn't work, weeks to get it sent off and back.&nbsp; Hell, I generally dont' know If I'm doing a meet until the deadline for entry fees.&nbsp; I've actually debated running up to Ohio and seeing if I could get Jim or someone at Elitefts to try shirts on me and get an exact fit, with exact tailoring specs.&nbsp; I just haven't had time to seriously do it.&nbsp;
  154. TOPHOGTUCK Team Yes you can be on the team and yes you can still have a shirt I need your home Address.
  155. Kurt Mattison Re: TRX I looked up ELITE on the USPF and SPF sites and for 220 it's 1820 (I think).&nbsp; I assume that is for double ply, which I should be able to get by this time next year.&nbsp; Any idea what it is for single ply if they even have it?&nbsp;
  156. Bobby Hi JK Hi JK<br /><br />Just read that you and Amy were coming to the Hartford, Al. meet Nov 8th.&nbsp; Do you guys live close?<br />Carol Ann and I are in Defuniak Springs, Florida.<br /><br />Bobby
  157. JK Re: Hi JK [quote author=Bobby link=action=profile;u=17 date=1219167543]<br />Hi JK<br /><br />Just read that you and Amy were coming to the Hartford, Al. meet Nov 8th.&nbsp; Do you guys live close?<br />Carol Ann and I are in Defuniak Springs, Florida.<br /><br />Bobby<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Bobby,<br /><br />We live outside of Auburn, Alabama.&nbsp; I work in Montgomery and my wife works in Auburn.&nbsp; <br /><br />I think we are about 2 1/2 hours from Hartford.&nbsp; <br /><br />Jack
  158. JK Re: TRX [quote author=Kurt Mattison link=action=profile;u=55 date=1219271638]<br />if I have to I'll use one of the shirts with a run in it.&nbsp; I'll only go about 450 so it should be ok, I hope.<br /><br />I stared a new DL routine today.&nbsp; I can tell right now it will be a &quot;b&quot;, I have NEVER been this sore and wore out in my hips, butt and hams.&nbsp; I have always been weak off the floor untill I pulled in the TRX now my lock out will be the weak point, but I still think 580-600 is VERY obtainable in Oct.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Sounds like your wife's training is coming along very nicely.&nbsp; ELITE is something I want very badly, hope she gets it.<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Yeah, I honestly think she has no idea.&nbsp; She just lifts the weights.&nbsp; I'm the one that tracks the sport much closer than she does.&nbsp; Thats why records and trophies mean more to her, while i'm competing against myself only.&nbsp; its seriously weird.&nbsp; <br /><br />I want that elite total too.&nbsp; That and 2000 in single ply.&nbsp; Those to me are decent stepping stones.&nbsp;
  159. JK Re: TRX [quote author=Kurt Mattison link=action=profile;u=55 date=1219195548]<br />technically it's not &quot;blown&quot; like ripped to shreads but there are two runners, one on each side about an inch wide running from the neck to the shoulder area.&nbsp; It is not safe to use, the metal shirt &quot;should&quot; be here this week and I'll see what I have to do to get it to fit.&nbsp; All this with a meet in 6 weeks.&nbsp; <br />[/quote]<br /><br /><br />I think it depends on how the metal shirt fits your groove then.&nbsp; I've heard of people getting a new metal shirt, taking a single workout and then doing a meet in them (the same with TITAN shirts).&nbsp; I personally need alot more than that to feel comfortable in the shirt....<br /><br /><br />The wife and I are starting training for the Irontoberfest meet in Hartford on Monday. I think things will be calm enough with work by then for both of us as long as the animal rights nuts don't start making my life a living hell.&nbsp; I'm hoping her knee is solid again and she goes something like 225, 145, 335 since this will be her first full meet.&nbsp; I think that'll give her an ELITE RAW total, but I need to check.&nbsp; She's right on the edge.&nbsp; I'm breaking out the TRX and working with it over the next 8 weeks and see how things feel with it.&nbsp;
  160. Kurt Mattison Re: TRX technically it's not &quot;blown&quot; like ripped to shreads but there are two runners, one on each side about an inch wide running from the neck to the shoulder area.&nbsp; It is not safe to use, the metal shirt &quot;should&quot; be here this week and I'll see what I have to do to get it to fit.&nbsp; All this with a meet in 6 weeks.&nbsp;
  161. JK Re: TRX [quote author=Kurt Mattison link=action=profile;u=55 date=1219271919]<br />I looked up ELITE on the USPF and SPF sites and for 220 it's 1820 (I think).&nbsp; I assume that is for double ply, which I should be able to get by this time next year.&nbsp; Any idea what it is for single ply if they even have it?&nbsp; <br />[/quote]<br /><br />You know, I don't know.&nbsp; I've always gone by the numbers on the SPF sites, which is like 1990 for SHW.&nbsp; 220 is 1824.<br /><br /><br />I guess one of us should ask Jesse.&nbsp;
  162. JK Re: TRX [quote author=Kurt Mattison link=action=profile;u=55 date=1219272252]<br />I'll just shoot for 1824, you know I turn 45 in Feb, then I think it drops to something like 1675 according to USPF<br />[/quote]<br />really?&nbsp; <br /><br />I just checked. That seems like a huge drop to me.&nbsp; Oh well, gives you a choice I guess on when you want to total elite...&nbsp; &nbsp; ;)<br /><br /><br />I've always looked at 2000 as the magic number.&nbsp; I want to go 800/600/600 in a 3 lift meet in single ply.&nbsp; I think I've got what it takes, I just have to bring everything together on the right day.&nbsp; <br /><br />I guess maybe I should be more nonchalant about it like my wife.&nbsp; She's so competitive, in the gym its just about matching me for reps and exactly 1/2 of my weight most of the time.&nbsp;
  163. Kurt Mattison Re: TRX I'll just shoot for 1824, you know I turn 45 in Feb, then I think it drops to something like 1675 according to USPF
  164. Bobby Freaky Squats!!!! Girl, I have videos of the Freakiest Squat I have ever see, next to Sams!!!!<br /><br />We just moved our chains up 2 1/2 inches above where she breaks at, and Carol Ann Smoked 600!!!!!!<br />AT 148!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />Christina does 415!!!!!!<br /><br />Call me!<br /><br />Bobby
  165. Kurt Mattison Re: TRX Yeah, I guess they give allot of credit for us old farts getting old.&nbsp; <br /><br />Think about this.&nbsp; I did 650 on my squat fairly easy Saturday and got two reds for depth and it was questionable according to the judge that gave me a green and from the video I saw.&nbsp; Anyway it's my fault I shouldn't cut it that close.&nbsp; I have been sick as hell so I wasn't at my best and I can do better if I work my ass off.&nbsp; But 1820 is not that far off.&nbsp; 700-725 squat is obtainable soon maybe even in Oct.&nbsp; I have worked on my DL and got some very good advice from some double ply guys that were there last week, I pulled 560 easy, and 600 is there.&nbsp; That would leave me with a 500 BP to get 1800-1825 just depends on how the numbers line up.&nbsp; But, I can't get ahead of myself, have to hit 1700 before we get 1800.&nbsp; <br /><br />Are you and the Mrs. going to be at Worlds?&nbsp;
  166. JK Re: TRX [quote author=Kurt Mattison link=action=profile;u=55 date=1219285097]<br />Yeah, I guess they give allot of credit for us old farts getting old.&nbsp; <br /><br />Think about this.&nbsp; I did 650 on my squat fairly easy Saturday and got two reds for depth and it was questionable according to the judge that gave me a green and from the video I saw.&nbsp; Anyway it's my fault I shouldn't cut it that close.&nbsp; I have been sick as hell so I wasn't at my best and I can do better if I work my ass off.&nbsp; But 1820 is not that far off.&nbsp; 700-725 squat is obtainable soon maybe even in Oct.&nbsp; I have worked on my DL and got some very good advice from some double ply guys that were there last week, I pulled 560 easy, and 600 is there.&nbsp; That would leave me with a 500 BP to get 1800-1825 just depends on how the numbers line up.&nbsp; But, I can't get ahead of myself, have to hit 1700 before we get 1800.&nbsp; <br /><br />Are you and the Mrs. going to be at Worlds?&nbsp; <br />[/quote]<br /><br />It sounds doable if you can pull things together on the right day.&nbsp; The first thing to do is get healthy.&nbsp; We both know your weights will go up from there.&nbsp; <br /><br />Depth in the squat is something that I've struggled with because in a suit with briefs I really have no idea where my butt is in space.&nbsp; I sort of&nbsp; struggled with it at the Tuscaloosa meet-- I picked weights I knew I could get RAW for my openers, which probably was a mistake in and of itself, but I was so worried about hitting depth, that I figured if I got redlighted on the first two for depth, I'd just pull off the suit and briefs and hit my opener in knee wraps only.&nbsp; Looking back at the few pictures I think I was well below depth on every attempt, including the last one, which I missed.&nbsp; My wife laughed at me with my opener because she said I went down, looked the head judge at that meet in the face while pausing at the bottom and then dropped another inch before squatting the weight up.&nbsp; I don't know, I just felt like I had no clue where I was, so I went as deep as I could.&nbsp; <br /><br />One of these days I'll learn how to deadlift.....&nbsp; <br /><br />I don't know about worlds.&nbsp; I may come up, if things settle down at work.&nbsp; My wife has to work that weekend (she pretty much works 3 out 4 weekends per month), so it'd just be me.&nbsp; I kind of want to go and watch, I just don't know.&nbsp; <br /><br />
  167. pushmore behch shirt Derek,<br /><br />this is dan martin from arkansas (tophog) dont know if you remember me. This summer you loaned me a super phenom size 52 for me to try. despite our best efforts i just cant seem to make that shirt work. the concensus is it is too small. my question is this... would you have or be willing to loan me another double ply shirt size 54-56 or maybe larger. i'm trying to learn the double ply approach, but i simply dont have the money to do any trial and error. i would be happy to return your shirts at the worlds or at your direction. thank you in advance for any help you are willing to give me.<br /><br />Dan martin
  168. TOPHOGTUCK Arkansas State Meet I would like to see Dec the 6th for are meet I promise you will have a great time.
  169. Kurt Mattison Re: TRX well I dropped 50 lbs on my squat and DL openers bc I had been sick and 25 on my BP.&nbsp; I opened on my squat with 550, and I've taken that off the box numerouse times.&nbsp; &quot;Tis better to open light and live to lift another round than to ...... BOMB&quot;&nbsp; It's going to be hard to get much stronger between now and Oct 4, just have to work hard so I don't get weaker and work on technique.&nbsp; I have NEVER got called for depth, I have got called for not locking my knees out, and just plain missed the lift but never depth.&nbsp; We do everything in training off a box that is 1&quot; below parallel so it shouldn't be a problem.&nbsp; I knew when I came up it was &quot;close&quot;, the head judge and the one on my left gave me reds, the one on the right told me he thought I was deep enough and had at least another 20 lbs.&nbsp; He thougth because the two guys in front of me were RAW and going so much deeper than I did it hurt me.&nbsp; Oh well, need to fix that before Oct, I do know what you mean by not knowing where I'm at with my butt in space.&nbsp; I've been using the TRX for just a few weeks and will have to pick up on little clues for depth bc you sure can't feel it in that suit.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />I need to start putting some money back and get ready to start buying double ply gear.&nbsp; I don't know, what, in your opinion would be the carry over between single and double ply.&nbsp; I know its a generic question and it all depends on the gear, but I know the difference between raw and single, for me is pretty good, I finally have a suit that actually helps me on my DL, every thing else has only given me 20-40 lbs.&nbsp;
  170. rodgersmadmax Re: (No subject) Yes I got it and will will have around 25 to 30 hopefully
  171. JK Re: TRX [quote author=Kurt Mattison link=action=profile;u=55 date=1219456987]<br />We do ALLOT of board and &quot;CNS&quot; training and it seems to work out.&nbsp; I get about 75-85 lbs out of my Inzer off the chest, allot more depending on the boards.<br /><br />I got my Metal shirt in the mail yesterday.&nbsp; Guess what?&nbsp; Too darn tight, I couldn't even get my hands far enough apart to touch the indexing rings on the bar.&nbsp; It would not let me get further than straight in front and I tried everything including taking it back off and powdering up my shoulders and arms to make the thing slide into place better.&nbsp; <br />[/quote]<br /><br />For us the real keys are heavy, heavy lockouts, bottom position bench presses (or long pauses), and speed work.&nbsp; Amy has probably made the most improvements pound for pound the last year, which I'm attributing mostly to her doing speed work.&nbsp; The lockouts get us both past the &quot;oh crap&quot; feeling of taking a heavy weight from the liftoff.&nbsp; I think you should be able to hold at least 90% of your max on your chest for a 8-10 count without breaking form. If you can do that, you know you will stay tight and have what you need to get the weight moving.&nbsp; <br /><br />I get about the same out of my Rage, give or take a bit.&nbsp; I honestly haven't done a true paused max in the flat bench RAW for a long time.&nbsp; I can hit 405 x 6 on any given day relatively easy and I can do 495 x 3 off a 15 degree decline.&nbsp; I don't know what I can do flat.<br /><br />I like doing board work, but we do most of our boards RAW or we work up to a RAW max, then add the shirt and keep the weight close to the same for reps.&nbsp; &nbsp; I was sort of surprised, but what Louie wrote in this months PLUSA suremade sense to me.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Can you stretch the Metal shirt or do you have to send it back and get a new one?
  172. JK Re: TRX [quote author=Kurt Mattison link=action=profile;u=55 date=1219355881]<br />well I dropped 50 lbs on my squat and DL openers bc I had been sick and 25 on my BP.&nbsp; I opened on my squat with 550, and I've taken that off the box numerouse times.&nbsp; &quot;Tis better to open light and live to lift another round than to ...... BOMB&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; It's going to be hard to get much stronger between now and Oct 4, just have to work hard so I don't get weaker and work on technique.&nbsp; I have NEVER got called for depth, I have got called for not locking my knees out, and just plain missed the lift but never depth.&nbsp; We do everything in training off a box that is 1&quot; below parallel so it shouldn't be a problem.&nbsp; I knew when I came up it was &quot;close&quot;, the head judge and the one on my left gave me reds, the one on the right told me he thought I was deep enough and had at least another 20 lbs.&nbsp; He thougth because the two guys in front of me were RAW and going so much deeper than I did it hurt me.&nbsp; Oh well, need to fix that before Oct, I do know what you mean by not knowing where I'm at with my butt in space.&nbsp; I've been using the TRX for just a few weeks and will have to pick up on little clues for depth bc you sure can't feel it in that suit.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />I need to start putting some money back and get ready to start buying double ply gear.&nbsp; I don't know, what, in your opinion would be the carry over between single and double ply.&nbsp; I know its a generic question and it all depends on the gear, but I know the difference between raw and single, for me is pretty good, I finally have a suit that actually helps me on my DL, every thing else has only given me 20-40 lbs.&nbsp; <br />[/quote]<br /><br />You know, the only double ply I've ever lifted in was one workout in a double denim bench shirt where I couldnt' touch a single weight taken and I dumped half of what i tried.&nbsp; &nbsp; I consider that a wasted workout.&nbsp; <br /><br />I've always looked at gear as a means of supporting my joints and tendons and not as a means of lifting an extra 20 lbs.&nbsp; Heck, I think on any given day, given the correct conditions, any person can probably push 20 more lbs out of their maximum lift if they can line everything up correctly.&nbsp; Or at least I can and with my wife, I can usually push her for 5 more lbs RAW if I manage to piss her off enough right before she does the lift.&nbsp; The mind will hold us all back.&nbsp; I think even elite lifters, people who've trained away the fear of heavy weights, will still have a bit of a mental block becuase of inate injury prevention mechanisms we all have.&nbsp; <br /><br />I guess some day I'll move up to double ply.&nbsp; right now I don't think I've hit anywhere near my peak using single ply.&nbsp;
  173. rodgersmadmax (No subject) That seemed to fix the problem. Found 40 problems and fixed them.<br />System seems to be working faster again and no pop ups.<br /><br />Thanks you are the man
  174. JK (No subject) Is this you?&nbsp; <br /><br />JK
  175. Kurt Mattison Re: TRX We do ALLOT of board and &quot;CNS&quot; training and it seems to work out.&nbsp; I get about 75-85 lbs out of my Inzer off the chest, allot more depending on the boards.<br /><br />I got my Metal shirt in the mail yesterday.&nbsp; Guess what?&nbsp; Too darn tight, I couldn't even get my hands far enough apart to touch the indexing rings on the bar.&nbsp; It would not let me get further than straight in front and I tried everything including taking it back off and powdering up my shoulders and arms to make the thing slide into place better.&nbsp;
  176. Kurt Mattison Re: TRX I sent it back, I'm not going to deal with trying to stretch it.&nbsp; If the 54 is too loose I'll probably send it back get a refund and buy another Inzer.&nbsp; I wasn't happy when elite said, &quot;we can't make a custom shirt, we sell off the rack you might want to call Ginny&quot;.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />There is a very good article in Powerlifting USA this month by Louie.&nbsp; Tells how doing JUST board presses can kill your bench because your body gets used to moving the weight a certain number of inches doing boards.&nbsp; Then when you finally get to a meet you don't have the muscle memory to do a &quot;full rep&quot;.&nbsp; We are going to start to do a few &quot;light&quot; full range sets THEN move to boards.&nbsp; If you never touch, the meet is not the place to learn how.&nbsp; <br /><br />I guess it would be the same as when we were doing JUST band squats.&nbsp; Our CNS got one heck of a workout, but when we went to do a non-box full range squat our bottom was gone.&nbsp; So now we do box squats with the bands till failure, then take the bands off and do a few that way.&nbsp; The bands add 260 at the top, and 120 at the bottom but nothing is a replacement for &quot;real&quot; weight.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
  177. Derek Re: behch shirt Hey Dan,<br /><br />I thought it was a 54 I gave you.&nbsp; Anyway the thing is the Phenom needs to be very tight to work.&nbsp; I don't have any other shirts that are bigger that I'm not using.&nbsp; I'll see if I have anything that's not being used to let you try out.&nbsp; <br /><br />Derek
  178. Derek Re: behch shirt Another guy that will be at world's has 2 of my RageX's both of them 52 (but bigger than Phenom)&nbsp; if he brings them both, I might be able to give you one of those to try.<br /><br />Derek
  179. pushmore Re: behch shirt ok thanks bro. we will keep on working with it and see what hapens. hope to go double ply by december. thanks for all of you help. look forward to seeing you in october. dan
  180. rodgersmadmax Re: (No subject) I might get an AIM but my wife already stays on me now for being on the internet so much,lol.<br /><br />Thanks you have really help me out I know that, see ya soon
  181. JK Re: TRX [quote author=Kurt Mattison link=action=profile;u=55 date=1219531538]<br />I sent it back, I'm not going to deal with trying to stretch it.&nbsp; If the 54 is too loose I'll probably send it back get a refund and buy another Inzer.&nbsp; I wasn't happy when elite said, &quot;we can't make a custom shirt, we sell off the rack you might want to call Ginny&quot;.&nbsp; [/quote]<br /><br />Yup, thats one of the reasons I've stayed away from METAL gear.&nbsp; Everything I have has to be tailored in some way or shape.&nbsp; Inzer has been good with getting things right for $25.00.&nbsp; By the time you send stuff back and forth to Ginny (she's great from what I hear) its 3 months later and you are out an additonal $75 on getting things to fit right.&nbsp; I don't mind dropping 200 or 300 on something like a squat suit I know will last a while, but combine the money with the time, and its just too much hassle for what I feel like I'm getting from gear anyway.&nbsp; Like I said before, I've debated driving to London, Ohio and seeing if I could get one of the guys working there (ie Jim or someone) to fit me, but thats a big pain too.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><br />[quote]There is a very good article in Powerlifting USA this month by Louie.&nbsp; Tells how doing JUST board presses can kill your bench because your body gets used to moving the weight a certain number of inches doing boards.&nbsp; Then when you finally get to a meet you don't have the muscle memory to do a &quot;full rep&quot;.&nbsp; We are going to start to do a few &quot;light&quot; full range sets THEN move to boards.&nbsp; If you never touch, the meet is not the place to learn how.&nbsp; [/quote]<br /><br />Yeah, like i said, the article made complete sense to me.&nbsp; I don't buy into the guys who say NEVER use board with a shirt because your groove is different.&nbsp; I just tend to work the boards RAW and save the full range stuff for shirt work.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />[quote]I guess it would be the same as when we were doing JUST band squats.&nbsp; Our CNS got one heck of a workout, but when we went to do a non-box full range squat our bottom was gone.&nbsp; So now we do box squats with the bands till failure, then take the bands off and do a few that way.&nbsp; The bands add 260 at the top, and 120 at the bottom but nothing is a replacement for &quot;real&quot; weight.&nbsp; [/quote]<br /><br />That was part of my concern with the last meet.&nbsp; I've learned now that since the box we use is below parallel, all I really have to do is squat as if I was on the box and everything will be fine.&nbsp; Amy, well, she's a bit of a different story.&nbsp; We are getting ready to experiment with some divebomb type squats with her and see if that makes a difference.&nbsp; I'm not sure whats going to happen there.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />[/quote]
  182. Kurt Mattison Re: TRX here's something you might try on your wife, it has worked with the high school/college kids I train.&nbsp; For some reason they get &quot;loose&quot; about the time they hit the box or they &quot;plop&quot; down on it.&nbsp; I use the same height box, only I put some car seat foam on it about 5 inches thick, they can't plop down on it or they will never get up.&nbsp; For my partner and I we like the foam every now and then because you can't &quot;push&quot; off the foam like you do a solid box, it keeps you honest.&nbsp; After worlds I will be doing NO equipment lifts for at least two months maybe longer depending on how long before my next meet.&nbsp; Also I will be doing allot more RAW, no board bench presses to max, I want to build some raw strenth and give the CNS training a rest for a while. <br /><br />The boarded shirt vs boarded raw debate will go on forever, but from what I have seen in my training I can't live without both.&nbsp; The Westside followers say raw boards up until three weeks out, but I like the training they do up at Big Iron Gym in Omaha (Becca Swanson and crue).&nbsp; They follow a Westside template but do hardly any raw board work, they say you lift in gear so you have to train in gear, which makes sense to me and basically all gear board training is for is CNS, same with gear pin press, floor press, etc.&nbsp; I still think you have to use a combination of everything and use what's best for you.&nbsp; The Westside guys don't like to pull but every two weeks, but they do good mornings, dimil DL's, and allot of DL simulation type exercises.&nbsp; That crap did me no good, if I want to pull heavy I have to pull in some method every week, whether it's MEDL or DEDL, I have to pull.&nbsp; My DL went nowhere for two years until I change my program up to suit me.
  183. JK Re: ???? [quote author=Lloyd link=action=profile;u=92 date=1219662662]<br />I guess that I'm me. Who are you?<br />[/quote]<br />haha.&nbsp; so you dont know me then.&nbsp; Cool.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />I think I thought you were someone else, but then you could be that someone just farting with me.&nbsp; We'll figure it out in the gym sometime.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Sorry to bother you.&nbsp;
  184. Lloyd Re: (No subject) I guess that I'm me. Who are you?
  185. Robyn B. (No subject) Hey friend...<br />Sorry to hear about your friend. Are you going to take up a fund for him and his family? Let me know and I'll send support!<br />Take care!<br />Robyn (540) 309-9214
  186. Lloyd Re: ???? No problem. Cool avatar.
  187. JK Re: ???? [quote author=Lloyd link=action=profile;u=92 date=1219746472]<br />Cool avatar.<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Oh, and yup. The Blues Brothers is the greatest movie ever made.&nbsp; Followed by The Big Lebowski and Alien.&nbsp; ;D&nbsp; ;)
  188. JK Re: ???? [quote author=Lloyd link=action=profile;u=92 date=1219746472]<br />No problem. Cool avatar.<br />[/quote]<br /><br />I thought you were one of the guys I lift with fucking around with me (his name is loyd).&nbsp; I know he's been to this website and probably on the board.&nbsp; I read your bio post today and realized i wasn't just wrong, I was flat out stupid wrong.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Sorry.&nbsp;
  189. Lloyd Re: ???? No problem. Lloyd is my given name, but everyone calls me Buddy, blue or Nick - depending on who you are. Belushi and Akroyd were definitely greats. I can remember watching them both on the original SNL episodes. Telling my age a little. If you're coming to the meet in Knoxville, let me know - would like to talk a little Westside with you during some of the downtime.<br />best,<br />Buddy, blue, Nick or Lloyd (I'm schizophrenic... and so am I)
  190. Bobby (No subject) Hi Sir,<br /><br />Did Christina Hart get in contact with you about your Titan Boss????
  191. JK Re: TRX [quote author=Kurt Mattison link=action=profile;u=55 date=1219603349]<br />here's something you might try on your wife, it has worked with the high school/college kids I train.&nbsp; For some reason they get &quot;loose&quot; about the time they hit the box or they &quot;plop&quot; down on it.&nbsp; I use the same height box, only I put some car seat foam on it about 5 inches thick, they can't plop down on it or they will never get up.&nbsp; [/quote]<br /><br />I have to figure out something with her.&nbsp; She has absolutely no power what so ever getting off the box.&nbsp; if I give her a fingers assistance to get her going, she launches herself into the air.&nbsp; I'm looking into foam pads---did you use a specific type or any old foam?&nbsp; <br /><br />I've also thought about just eliminating box squats for her and teaching her to do what I originally did---pausing at the bottom of the squat for a 2 count or something.&nbsp; She's a divebomb deadlifter who YANKS the bar off hte floor.&nbsp; I have to wonder if her squatting isn't something similar where she&nbsp; has to descend quickly and explode out of the hole.&nbsp; These controlled descents like box squatting don't allow her to build up kinetic energy.&nbsp; <br /><br />I dont' know, I just know she's frustrated.&nbsp; <br /><br />
  192. JK Re: ???? [quote author=Lloyd link=action=profile;u=92 date=1219834444]<br />No problem. Lloyd is my given name, but everyone calls me Buddy, blue or Nick - depending on who you are. Belushi and Akroyd were definitely greats. I can remember watching them both on the original SNL episodes. Telling my age a little. If you're coming to the meet in Knoxville, let me know - would like to talk a little Westside with you during some of the downtime.<br />best,<br />Buddy, blue, Nick or Lloyd (I'm schizophrenic... and so am I)<br />[/quote]<br /><br />I don't think I'm going to be able to make the Knoxville meet.&nbsp; My schedule just changed at work and I have to work that weekend.&nbsp; Worlds is still up in the air. I'm thinking about going just to help and I've considered the bench for reps just to play around, but I gotta get work figured out first.<br /><br />Westside is the only way to train as far as I'm concerned.&nbsp; Different people will respond differently (like my wife with her squats) but by and large, I've put on more overall strenght with this training method than any other I've used in the 18 years I've been lifting weights.&nbsp; It works.&nbsp; :D
  193. Lloyd Re: ???? [quote author=JK link=action=profile;u=43 date=1219875831]<br />[quote author=Lloyd link=action=profile;u=92 date=1219834444]<br />Westside is the only way to train as far as I'm concerned.&nbsp; Different people will respond differently (like my wife with her squats) but by and large, I've put on more overall strenght with this training method than any other I've used in the 18 years I've been lifting weights.&nbsp; It works.&nbsp;&nbsp; :D<br />[/quote]<br />Sorry to hear that - look forward to meeting you. I very much agree with you about Westside. A friend of mine introduced the philosophy to me about 7 years ago. I had wasted 17 years at that point - knees and shoulders were shot, was in the process of recovering from my second surgery to repair a torn bicep - was just about ready to quit. When he told me about Westside, it was like when the ray of light was shining on Belushi in the church - that was what I had to do. I've bastardized it a little to fit my needs (include some big band tension stuff from Joe Average), but it's the smartest move that I've ever made (outside of kicking my ex-wife to the curb&nbsp; ;) ).<br />Anyhow, we'll get together at a meet soon. Stay strong and best to you and yours.<br />blue
  194. Bobby (No subject) Thanksd for PMing me back! Yes Christina is trying to reach you about the boss suit, If you can please give her a call, or drop her a PM.<br /><br />Thank you,<br />Bobby
  195. MACKEY Re: (No subject) YES WE ARE MIGHT HAVE A BENCH MEET IN HIS HONOR AND GIVE HIM THE MONEY<br /><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; HS NAME IS ROBERT MOSS<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; KEITH MACKEY<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 5 WOODS END TRAIL<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; CANDLER NC 28715&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; THANK YOU SO MUCH......
  196. JK Re: TRX [quote author=Kurt Mattison link=action=profile;u=55 date=1220110289]<br />I &quot;dive bomb&quot; on my squats too, down fast up fast, but I stay thight too.&nbsp; But I don't dive so fast that I'm not controlled, try the foam thing with about 4 inches of car seat foam on a box 2&quot; below paraellel and see what happens.&nbsp; The thing about the foam is it absorbs the energy of the weight so you can't push back off the box, and it is a bithch, believe me.&nbsp; <br />Also make sure she is pushing her butt back and knees out, even on the down.&nbsp; I catch myself not pushing knees out every now and then and it kills the up part of my movement.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Here's a problem you might be able to help me with:&nbsp;&nbsp; raw benching isn't too bad, a little discomfort but nothing major, but put the shirt on and I am in so much pain from my shoulders to my elbows that I can't even move.&nbsp; Especially about the last 2&quot; of bicep to the elbow.&nbsp; I couldn't even pull hard enough to get 365 to touch yesterday bc it hurt so bad, the lower the bar comes the worse it hurts.&nbsp; I'm using an OLD Rage X so I know the shirt isn't too tight, but I'm wondering if I have tendonitis or some crap like that.&nbsp; It kinda feels like when I used to play allot of baseball or softball and I threw too much.&nbsp; I don't want to go to worlds and have to bench raw, or not go at all.&nbsp; Any idea what's going on?<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Is it hurting only when you are benching in the shirt or only when you are benching or all of the time?<br /><br />Does it hurt when you do curls or pulldowns of any type?
  197. MACKEY Re: (No subject) THANK YOU HE IS A GREAT MAN A VERY NICE PERSON.....
  198. Kurt Mattison Re: TRX I &quot;dive bomb&quot; on my squats too, down fast up fast, but I stay thight too.&nbsp; But I don't dive so fast that I'm not controlled, try the foam thing with about 4 inches of car seat foam on a box 2&quot; below paraellel and see what happens.&nbsp; The thing about the foam is it absorbs the energy of the weight so you can't push back off the box, and it is a bithch, believe me.&nbsp; <br />Also make sure she is pushing her butt back and knees out, even on the down.&nbsp; I catch myself not pushing knees out every now and then and it kills the up part of my movement.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Here's a problem you might be able to help me with:&nbsp; raw benching isn't too bad, a little discomfort but nothing major, but put the shirt on and I am in so much pain from my shoulders to my elbows that I can't even move.&nbsp; Especially about the last 2&quot; of bicep to the elbow.&nbsp; I couldn't even pull hard enough to get 365 to touch yesterday bc it hurt so bad, the lower the bar comes the worse it hurts.&nbsp; I'm using an OLD Rage X so I know the shirt isn't too tight, but I'm wondering if I have tendonitis or some crap like that.&nbsp; It kinda feels like when I used to play allot of baseball or softball and I threw too much.&nbsp; I don't want to go to worlds and have to bench raw, or not go at all.&nbsp; Any idea what's going on?
  199. Robyn B. Re: (No subject) ok thanks, I'll send something in the mail this week.<br />Take Care!
  200. John_UCA email Hey Wade,<br /> I didnt see an email from you. My email is johncronejr@yahoo.com<br /><br />What is your new email?<br /><br />I looked over your post but didnt see rep ranges. If you could email me perhaps we could come up with something.<br /><br />Thanks Wade.
  201. Bobby Re: (No subject) Thank you very much!<br />HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />I am proud of you. It takes a lot of will power to turn away from a delicious B-day cake.....Beleive me I know, mine was Aug. 3.........<br /><br />I hate to tell you this on your B-day week, but if you are really serious about getting into a lighter weight class,you'll like this......John Micka the nutritionist that does Carol Ann's diet will be in Destin the weekend after the Worlds, on vacation, and will be meeting us along with Christina, and a friend Nicole from Ga. to work up diets for all of them.......He charges 250, (the diet is specific for each person) and well worth it.....He could probably get you to the 181's with out loosing muscle or strength!!!!!!!!<br />You seen what he done for CA, 1000 total and ripped, Figure show, and next BB!!!!!<br /><br />If you are interested call me and I will tell you all I know, and let him know!!!!!<br /><br />Then you're going to have to come train with us one weekend!!!!!<br /><br />CA pulled 465 last night!<br /><br />Talk soon, <br />Bobby
  202. Lloyd Reverse Hyper His name is Kurt Hall and he lives in Charlotte. I'm not sure what he's asking for it, but I'll find out. He's doing the USAPL bench nationals this weekend, but I'll get in touch with him tonight and ask him the price and let you know. Good luck with work - hard times build character. I'm quite a character!&nbsp; ;D
  203. Kurt Mattison Re: TRX it hurts a little benching raw, but nothing like it does when the shirt is on.&nbsp; doesn't hurt when i pull either
  204. JK Re: TRX [quote author=Kurt Mattison link=action=profile;u=55 date=1220286666]<br />it hurts a little benching raw, but nothing like it does when the shirt is on.&nbsp; doesn't hurt when i pull either<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Does it hurt when you do hammer curls?&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Heres a thought based on an injury i've managed to have with both forearms---your brachioradialis muscle acts to pronate, suponate, and flex the forearm.&nbsp; If you are lifting a maximal weight and tucking in your elbows while still trying to hold your forearms steady, you can strain that muscle.&nbsp; You'll have pain radiating at the base of your biceps across the top of your forearm.&nbsp; This muscle is innervated by the radial nerve, so its possible that you'll have pain radiating from your shoulders downward.&nbsp; <br /><br />See if you can tape your bench presses and check to see the position of your elbow relative to your wrist, especially as you get close to touching.&nbsp; If you are dropping your wrists back and tucking the elbows in, I'd be willing to think this may be the muscle involved with the pain---along with biceps tendons consideng the biceps function for supination/pronation. <br /><br />Hope this helps some.....
  205. Lloyd Re: Reverse Hyper Hey!<br />Kurt does want to sell the RH. His e-mail address is KAHall@Metlife.com. He doesn't want to ship it - would rather have someone come pick it up. I think that he has some pics that he could send also. Sorry about your job. I'm a quality and safety manager - gets stressful at times, but it pays for my equipment and meet entries, so I ain't bitchin'. Have a great one.<br />best,<br />blue
  206. JK Re: Reverse Hyper [quote author=Lloyd link=action=profile;u=92 date=1220192672]<br />His name is Kurt Hall and he lives in Charlotte. I'm not sure what he's asking for it, but I'll find out. He's doing the USAPL bench nationals this weekend, but I'll get in touch with him tonight and ask him the price and let you know. Good luck with work - hard times build character. I'm quite a character!&nbsp; ;D<br />[/quote]<br /><br /><br />LOL.&nbsp; I seriously love my job and wouldn't trade it for the world, but right now, its HIGH, HIGH, HIGH stress.&nbsp; Things better get straight soon or I'm worried about peaking for the November meet we had planned on doing.&nbsp; I may have to push things off until Feb or so.&nbsp; &nbsp; <br />
  207. Kurt Mattison Re: TRX that is exactly what a physical therapist of mine told me.&nbsp; It didn't bother too much today, actually had a decent workout, but I took 2 motrin before I hit the gym.&nbsp; <br /><br />thanks for the help
  208. JK Re: Reverse Hyper [quote author=Lloyd link=action=profile;u=92 date=1220524714]<br />Hey!<br />Kurt does want to sell the RH. His e-mail address is KAHall@Metlife.com. He doesn't want to ship it - would rather have someone come pick it up. I think that he has some pics that he could send also. Sorry about your job. I'm a quality and safety manager - gets stressful at times, but it pays for my equipment and meet entries, so I ain't bitchin'. Have a great one.<br />best,<br />blue<br />[/quote]<br /><br />I'll have to figure out how far away Charolette is from where I live.&nbsp; Its not an unreasonable day trip if I remember right.&nbsp; The thing is, there is no way I could pick it up right now.&nbsp; I'm the chief of staff/director of animal health for the zoo where I work and with the elephant baby needing to be bottle fed right now, I pretty much won't be able to go anywhere more than an hour to two hours away from the zoo.&nbsp; <br /><br />Like I said before, I love my job, but this is one of those times when I'm pretty much married to it.&nbsp; Oh well.&nbsp; the baby is worth it.&nbsp; &nbsp; ;)
  209. TOPHOGTUCK Call me B.J. give me a Call if you would like 1(479)970-9855.
  210. JK Re: TRX [quote author=Kurt Mattison link=action=profile;u=55 date=1220574827]<br />that is exactly what a physical therapist of mine told me.&nbsp; It didn't bother too much today, actually had a decent workout, but I took 2 motrin before I hit the gym.&nbsp; <br /><br />thanks for the help<br />[/quote]<br /><br />LOL.&nbsp; Well, the 14 some odd years of college, graduate school, veterinary school, internship, residency and what not pays off from time to time.&nbsp; ;)&nbsp; :D<br /><br /><br />Do you have a reflex ball or a &quot;knobber&quot;&nbsp; type release wheel?&nbsp; You can get them from Elitefts for something like $10-15 or so.&nbsp; The wheel 2 times a day works wonders on my forearms and helps with biceps tendon issues.&nbsp; I'm sure it'd work with this type of a problem too.&nbsp;
  211. Lloyd Re: Reverse Hyper Understood. Just remember, moving large infant mammals equals major GPP!&nbsp; ;D<br />best,<br />blue
  212. Robyn B. (No subject) Sent you something in the mail for your friend today...hope it helps!<br />Robyn
  213. MACKEY Re: (No subject) THANK YOU IT WILL HELP HIM HE HAS MANY RECORDS IN THE SPF ROBERT IS A GREAT GUY YOU ARE SO SWEET DO YOU HAVE A TWIN SISTER.........
  214. VikkiTee saw this and thought of you Getting stronger I see from your training journals!&nbsp;&nbsp; I've kinda stalled and really want to lose some weight but kills me when I can't lift as much...<br /><br />but anyway...just saw this and thought of you...http://www.elitefts.com/documents/firefighters.htm<br /><br />Keep strong and hope Brian is doing well
  215. Kurt Mattison Re: TRX well, i'll look it up on elitefts thanks........<br /><br /><br />oh, now I have tendonitis in my left knee.&nbsp; maybe someone is trying to tell me something......
  216. Robyn B. Re: (No subject) No problem, I hope it helps them out. No twin...sorry&nbsp; ;)
  217. iron creature (No subject) Are you from ohio? if so check out Ohio Raw Wars,<br /><br />There is a pro Push and Pull Division as well.
  218. MACKEY (No subject) I GOTTHE CHECK WILL GIVE IT TO ROBERT TOMORROW THAT WAS VERY VERY NICE OF YOU GOD BLESS&nbsp; KEITH MACKEY 828 242 2622
  219. Robyn B. Re: (No subject) I hope it helps! Bless you too!
  220. TOPHOGTUCK Talk I look forward to see you at the Worlds and sharing the platform with you.
  221. Chainman Re: training No problem bro.. Your squats looked darn solid to me. You looked damn comfy in that squat suit. Thats freakin hard to do...lol Send some vid. of your squats and deads or better yet get with Lloyd/Buddy.&nbsp; I learned and still am from him.&nbsp; Between all of us we can get more....<br />I can't wait to see what kind of monster your going to turn out to be...<br />I'll be in knoxville a couple of times before the end of the year ...We shall train...<br />Thanx<br />
  222. iron creature Re: (No subject) NO I SURE DON'T, I JUST FIGURE JESSE HAS SOME OTHER PEOPLE INTERESTED IN THE WAY HE TALKS.<br /><br />I&nbsp; HOPE SO TO, LIKE I SAID THE MORE MEETS THE BETTER.<br /><br />ARE YOU A FULL MEET PERSON, OR WHAT IF NOT I WOULD TRY TO ACOMADATE AND ADD A BENCH AND DL EQUIPPED DIVISION POSSIBLEY
  223. Bobby Re: Best lifters stats Hi Vikki<br /><br />My sincerest apologies!!!&nbsp; You were correct!!!&nbsp; I have looked at so many numbers that they start running together. I wanted to list the top three so everyone got the recognition they deserve!!!!<br /><br />I rounded you weight down!<br /><br />If you see anything else I missed, would you please PM me so I can fix it.<br /><br />See you at the Worlds!<br />Thanks again!<br />Bobby
  224. ironchick63 Re: (No subject) nice job big guy<br /><br />and I took 2 weeks off from worlds and started back monday,I think my arms are going to fall off,needed the break,but damn it sucks starting back.<br /><br />dont know if I am going to lift at breakers,yet but I will be there,I say that now and watch me lift,lol<br /><br />well congrats on the meet and will see ya at breakers,take care of yourself.<br /><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; jojo
  225. Bobby (No subject) VERY GOOD PREDICTIONS!!!!!&nbsp; EVEYONE WILL KNOW TOMORROW!!<br /><br />Bobby
  226. VikkiTee email addresses Great to meet and workout with you.&nbsp; Glad we could show you something new....Lones is great at that.&nbsp; We usually follow the Westside template with Sun = ME Upper&nbsp; Mon=DE lower&nbsp; Wed=DE Upper<br />Thurs=ME lower&nbsp; &nbsp; <br /><br />If you have any questions or suggestions please feel free to give a shout.&nbsp; We're here to help and support each other.&nbsp; <br /><br />My email is: vikkitee2002@yahoo.com or just PM me here. <br />Donna email is: donna_caporale@yahoo.com<br /><br />Keep in touch...Vikki&nbsp; <br /><br />Are you going to @ Worlds?&nbsp; I'm going but probably not lifting...Jojo is benching though
  227. TOPHOGTUCK TOPHOGS Are you going to lift with TOPHOGS at the Worlds.
  228. TOPHOGTUCK Here You a new video to watch. ;D ;D ;D :P :P
  229. TOPHOGTUCK ARE YOU READY TO ROCK.
  230. iron creature (No subject) bigWade, the meet will be in almost the most southeastern part of Ohio, real close to the Ohio River the biggest town is Gallipolis, THE MEET IS ABOUT A 15 MIN COUNTRY DRIVE OUT OF GALLIPOLIS. PRETY EASY TO FIND I SUPOSE I HAVE HAD LIFTERS COME FROM INDIANA TO LIFT AND THEY SAID IT WAS EASY TO FIND.<br /><br />IF YOU NEED ANYMORE INFO PLEASE CONTACT ME, or just post it on the topic.<br /><br />Thanks<br />JASON PECK<br /><br />gl_jpeck@seovec.org
  231. rodgersmadmax Re: Hey man I already have you and Melissa a room reserved for Friday&nbsp; night and Saturday night. I hope this is right if not let me know.
  232. Claude Bouyer (No subject) hey amber i got sumthing to ask you can you call me at 334-441-9120 thanks
  233. rodgersmadmax Re: Lifters for WORLDS Oh we are are going to have a ball.
  234. ironchick63 knee hey big guy<br />how is your knee holding up,I had both mine reconstructed,so I know the challenges with a bum knee.<br /><br />I push off on my legs alot when I bench,and have to work them pretty heavy,I still deadlift and squat,just not in contest.cant take that chance anymore.<br /><br />hope your doing well and see ya at Worlds<br /><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; jojo ;D
  235. ambersuter Re: (No subject) Here's some more info. for you Claude.&nbsp; If you've got a strain and going to attempt a max effort bench in 10 days I would be cautious to do a blood pumping day other than really light just to get some active recovery or skip the day all together to let it heal itself and be as close to 100% as you can get it by the 4th. <br /><br />Also in your mind at night before you sleep take some deep cleansing breaths, relax your entire body, and focus your mind on the injury and it being repaired by bands, muscle fibers of steel. Like meditation/relaxation techniques. All the greats use it!<br /><br />__________________________<br /><br />Rupture (or strain) of the pectoralis major tendon <br /> <br />&nbsp; <br />What is the pectoralis major tendon?<br /><br />The pectoralis major muscle is a large powerful muscle at the front of the chest. It used to rotate the arm inwards, pull a horizontal arm across the body, pull the arm from above the head down and pull the arm from the side upwards. It is most likely to rupture at the point where it inserts into the arm (humerus). It is more common in weight training, especially when performing a Bench Press.<br /><br /> <br /> Symptoms include:<br /><br />A sudden sharp pain at the front of the arm or shoulder. <br />Pain and swelling over the front of the shoulder or upper arm. <br />Pain when you try to bring your arm inwards and across your chest against resistance. <br />Pain when you try to rotate you arm inwards against resistance. <br />A gap or lump visible in the muscle. <br /><br />What can the athlete do about it? <br /><br />Apply R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, elevation) at least for the first two days. [color=red]Addition: after icing and getting it deadened, do some light stretching for about 1 -2 minutes.[/color]See a sports injury therapist or doctor. <br /><br />What can a sports injury therapist or doctor do?<br /><br />Operate if it is a total rupture (torn right through the muscle) <br />Advise on a rehabilitation programme. <br />Apply sports massage techniques after the acute period. [color=red](this is what I need someone to do on you every 2-3 days until Friday before - the last day to do it would be Thurs)[/color]<br /> <br /><br />Rehabilitation (Pectoralis Major Strain / Tear) <br /> <br />&nbsp; <br />The following guidelines are for information purposes only. We recommend seeking professional advice before attempting any rehabilitation.<br /><br />If the injury is a complete rupture then surgical repair is advised and the sooner the better. A partial rupture may be treated over a period of 4 to 6 weeks.<br /><br />Aims of rehabilitation:<br /><br />Decrease pain and swelling. <br />Regain mobility and flexibility. <br />Improve the strength of the shoulder. <br />Gradual return to full fitness. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Rehabilitation can be broken into four stages:<br /><br />Phase 1 - Immediately following injury<br /><br />Apply cold therapy or ice. Do not apply ice directly to the skin as it might cause burns but wrap in a wet tea towel. Ice can be applied for 20 min every 2 hours for the first 2 to 3 days depending on severity of injury. Frequency can then gradually be reduced to 3 times a day.<br />Cold therapy should be continued until swelling and inflammation has disappeared. <br />Rest from aggravating activities. A sling my be helpful for the first couple of days. [color=red]No, don't use a sling![/color] It is not good to have the shoulder immobilized for any length of time as mobility and muscle strength may be lost. No sports specific training is allowed! <br />Mobility exercises should begin as soon as pain will allow. They should always be done in a pain free range of movement. <br /><br />Flexibility or stretching should also begin when not painful, specifically for the pectoralis major muscle initially. <br /><br />Strengthening exercises should also begin as soon as possible without pain. Initially exercises will be specifically directed towards the pectoralis major muscle. As the athlete progresses, more general shoulder strengthening exercises will be introduced. <br /><br />Phase 2 - When the athlete can perform normal daily activities without pain.<br /><br />Continue to apply cold therapy three times if swelling is still present and especially following a training or strengthening session. Application of heat before a stretching or strengthening session may help improve function.<br /><br />Mobility exercises for all ranges of movement in the shoulder should be done until full range of movement is achieved. <br /><br />Stretching exercises should continue for all range of movement in the shoulder joint. <br />Sports massage applied to any tight muscles will aid the rehabilitation process. <br />Strengthening exercises can be progressed by increasing the number of repetitions and increasing the intensity. The emphases at this stage is on improving muscular strength and endurance. Power and speed training will come later. <br /><br />It may be possible to begin some sports specific activity as long as it does not stress the injured shoulder. For example running should be continued to maintain aerobic fitness. Games players can do sports specific running drills without using the arm and weight / power athletes will have to make do with training the rest of their body. <br /><br /><br />Phase 3 - When the athlete has good strength, endurance and range of motion.<br /><br />Rehabilitation training is now focused more on sports specific activities and developing muscle speed and power. <br />Applying heat treatment for 10 minutes before stretching and strengthening sessions may enable the muscle to function better during training. <br />Strength training is developed by increasing the intensity (resistance) of exercises rather than the number of repetitions. <br />The speed of strength training can be gradually increased to normal sports specific loads. <br />Functional activities such as walking on hands and medicine ball throwing as well as sports specific strength exercises should be developed. <br />The athlete may be concerned with re-injury during this stage so it is important to take things slowly and assess the injury following training as well as the next day. Any adverse effects should be treated with cold therapy and rest. <br /><br /><br />Phase 4 - Returning to competition / full training<br /><br />The athlete is ready to return to full training or competition when and only when<br /><br />Time has been allowed for the injury to heal (usually 4 to 6 weeks depending on the severity) [color=red]If yours is just a slight strain, with no visible bruising, dips or craters in the muscle that is visible, or muscle rolled back,&nbsp; use your better judgement on how much time you need. It could be&nbsp; 2-3 days, a week, or more. Listen to your body.[/color]<br />Full, pain free range of movement has returned. [color=red]( I don't believe PLers have any pain free ROM)[/color]<br />Good strength and flexibility has been achieved. <br />No swelling is present. <br />Sports specific skills have been regained. <br />The athlete is ready. <br />If there is swelling, poor range of movement or weakness then a re-injury is more likely. The athlete should not stop rehabilitation once they have returned to sport but continue with stretching and strengthening as part of training routine.<br /><br />Stretching &amp; Mobility (Pectoralis Major Strain / Tear) <br /> <br />&nbsp; <br />The following guidelines are for information purposes only. We recommend seeking professional advice before attempting any rehabilitation.<br /><br />Pendulum exercise<br /><br />Gently swing the injured arm forwards and backwards as far as it will go without causing pain. Do 10 to 20 swings and then repeat the exercise swinging from side to side. <br />Gradually aim to increase the range of movement and size of swings. <br />Perform 3 times a day. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Front of shoulder stretch<br /><br />Place the arm to be stretched against a wall and gently turn away. <br />Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and repeat 5 times. <br />Stretch at least every day. <br />If any pain is felt then discontinue and rest. <br />A gentle stretch at the front of the shoulder should be felt but no pain. <br />Pectoralis major<br /><br />This is similar to the stretch above but with the elbow placed against the wall, not the hand. <br />This stretches the Pectoralis major muscle more specifically. <br />Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and repeat 5 times. <br />Stretch at least every day. <br />If any pain is felt then discontinue and rest. <br />A gentle stretch at the front of the shoulder should be felt but no pain. <br />Extension stretch<br /><br />The arm is placed from the side, as far backwards as it will go whilst keeping the palm of the hand facing downwards. <br />This position is then increased to stretch the front of the shoulder. <br />This can be done either with a partner assisting by passively pulling the arm backwards and upwards or by placing the hand on a table behind and lowering the body to increase the stretch. <br />Doorway stretch<br /><br />The arm is placed behind the top of a doorway or similar and the athlete moves forwards whilst maintaining contact with the top of the doorway. <br />A stretch should be felt in the front of the shoulder. <br />Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, repeat 5 times. <br /> <br /><br />Strengthening (Pectoralis Major Strain / Tear) [color=red]This is only if it's severe and part of an active recovery phase that won't allow to bench until strengthening pec but thought it might be some useful info [/color] <br />&nbsp; <br />The following guidelines are for information purposes only. We recommend seeking professional advice before attempting any rehabilitation.<br /><br />The Pectoralis major muscle performs different functions in different positions. The following exercises will strengthen the muscle through different ranges of movement. Other general exercises should also be included in the program for other muscle groups so long as pain allows.<br /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Static contraction medial rotation<br /><br />Place one hand against the corner of a wall with the elbow bent at 90 degrees. <br />Gently push against the wall as if to push the hand across the front. <br />Hold for count of 3 and relax. Repeat 10 times. <br />Vary the exercise by standing in different positions to vary the stretch on the muscle. <br />Dynamic medial rotation<br /><br />Attach a rehabilitation band to a fixed point and medially rotate the shoulder. <br />Aim to build up to 3 sets of 30 repetitions before increasing the resistance / changing the band. <br />This exercise can also be done by lying down on the back and then side and rotating against the resistance of the dumbbell. <br />Front raise <br /><br />Simply lift the weight up forwards from the side. <br />Only go as far as horizontal and within the limits of pain. <br />Aim for 3 sets of 30 repetitions before increasing the weight. <br />Lateral raise <br /><br />As above but lift the arm out to the side. <br />Dumbbell pullover <br /><br />Lying on the back, take a very light weight and from straight above your chest, lower the weight over and behind you head. <br />Only go half way down to begin with as too far may risk hitting a weak point in the shoulder and causing damage. <br />Aim for 3 sets of 30 from 1 set of 10. Build up gradually. <br />Pec Flys<br /><br />Lying on back, start with arms straight out above your chest. <br />Lower to the sides, bending the elbows as shown, as far as is comfortable and return to the start position. <br />Aim to build up gradually from 1 set to 10 to 3 sets of 30 repetitions. <br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br />
  236. JK Re: hey [quote author=Claude Bouyer link=action=profile;u=30 date=1222715702]<br />oh k yea bj has got alot stronger i turned his max to a warm-up he lives in dadeville and goes to a gym in alex city but comes every two weeks to train at my gym lanny's is a powerlifting gym we dont have a monolift but we have everything else and we can use chalk and yell you know all the good stuff lol but if you want to come down sometime and train just let me know we'll be glad to work with you and are you coming to gatlinburg this weekend me and bj will be there hope to see ya there.... 8)<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Thanks for the invite, I really appreciate it.&nbsp; We'll definately keep it in mind.&nbsp; <br /><br />BJ doesn't live very far from me at all.&nbsp; I have a Waverly address, but I'm closer to Auburn.&nbsp; What gym is he going to in Alexander City?&nbsp; My wife and I'll hopefully be moving in the next year or so.&nbsp; The commute back and forth to Montgomery for me every day is killing us with gas prices what they are.&nbsp; We are looking for a place somewhere closer.<br /><br />I still don't know if I'm going to be at Gatlinburg or not.&nbsp; I'm having a hard time with backup at work and there is the question of a rhino move next week thats complicating things quite a bit.&nbsp; I'll hopefully know for sure if I can make it or not tomorrow.&nbsp; It sounds like its going to be a great meet!&nbsp;
  237. rodgersmadmax Re: Lifters for WORLDS I will try to fix it, if not all will be good when we get to gatlinburg
  238. Bobby (No subject) Hey Girl.<br /><br />Call me.
  239. Claude Bouyer Re: (No subject) k thanks so much im going to skip the gym and just rest for worlds and the pain is not severe its like it only hurts at different moments and the pain is not intense or anything its really mild i think ill be good by worlds
  240. ironchick63 Re: knee well damn,I understand about the work thing,I have to fly out the next day after worlds to wisconsin for the outage at Point Beach.I will be a tired puppy,lol<br /><br />I will be at Record breakers,may not lift but will be there for support,body is needing a good break,shoulder is starting to give me hell,the shot the doc gave me is starting to fade,still waiting to have it fixed,I am a Veteran so I am on a wait list for surgery,which sucks,but they keep me together enough till its worked on.<br /><br />take care of that knee and see ya soon<br /><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; jojo
  241. Sorefoot834 hey Are you lifting at G-burg?&nbsp; Sorry I haven't been keeping up lately.&nbsp; I just read your website.&nbsp; If your not lifting, I was wondering if you are offering your massage services at the meet? (Friday,Sat)&nbsp; I'd definatly could use a little extra help getting loose. Myofasia release just isn't cutting it :(<br />Thanks<br />Dana<br /><br />feel free to e-mail me at Love ii Lift@aol.com if you'd like
  242. rodgersmadmax (No subject) JK<br />Your answers are dead on with what we had planned along with the SPF and the WBPLA. We have never made any bones about it to most people because they wouldnt understand anyway.<br />I have just been having some fun letting people think and talk about it.<br />You and Bud Lite actually know what is going on.<br />I have LIVED the SPF for 10 years, I don't see it changing because someone that dont even lift in the SPF thinks it should.<br />The are Southern and intend to always be Southern, it is are roots and our base.
  243. rodgersmadmax Re: (No subject) I aim to start the meet by 9:00 if I can
  244. JK Re: (No subject) [quote author=Jesse link=action=profile;u=2 date=1222631400]<br />JK<br />Your answers are dead on with what we had planned along with the SPF and the WBPLA. We have never made any bones about it to most people because they wouldnt understand anyway.<br />I have just been having some fun letting people think and talk about it.<br />You and Bud Lite actually know what is going on.<br />I have LIVED the SPF for 10 years, I don't see it changing because someone that dont even lift in the SPF thinks it should.<br />The are Southern and intend to always be Southern, it is are roots and our base.<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Jesse,<br /><br />Thanks for the message.&nbsp; <br /><br />I actually think putting it out and letting it be discussed like you did is a great idea.&nbsp; Its seems pretty obvious that the general thought from the lifters is don't change the name.&nbsp; By doing it that way, things have been talked about in a public forum with the opportunity for everyone to put in a few words if they see fit to do so.&nbsp; For the people who don't lift in the SPF or who don't have direct ties to the SPF via sponsership, products, meet venues, or some other way, I personally think THE HECK WITH THEM, they are not part of the SPF, their opinions do not matter.&nbsp; In this day and age of the internet it is way, way too easy for people to spout crap and hide behind anonymous names or fictional monikers which ultimately does nothing but make themselves feel better as they rip others apart.&nbsp; <br /><br />I know my wife and I are relatively new to the SPF, but we really like what we've seen with this federation so far.&nbsp; Hopefully through the next year we'll be bringing more quality lifters with us who all seem to have the same goal:&nbsp; lift as much weight as we can and have fun doing it.&nbsp; Our biggest problem is work schedules, but we are working things out and will be doing a few meets as they come up the next year.&nbsp; <br /><br />I'm sure you can tell, I don't mind voicing my opinions when the opportunity arises.&nbsp; Please don't hesitate to let me know if you think I say something out of line.&nbsp; Our intention is to support the SPF as much as we can.<br /><br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Jack
  245. rodgersmadmax Re: (No subject) I think you are a good man Jack, that knows whats going on. I like putting things out there and getting everyones opinion on the SPF, it helps me make figure things out and it lets everyone be a part of it.<br /><br />I way it is suppose to be as far as I name goes, SPF is our NAtional name and the WBPLA is our World Name or Umbrella. A lot of people that have been around a long remember when this came about and a lot of people such as yourself just plan know it when you see it wrote out. A lot of people have not seen these letters so therefor dont understand. I am suppose to use them every time I sign off or sign any papers, most of the time I forget.<br /><br />I like playing around and joking as much as the next lifter and some time my wife even gets on me and tells me I can't do that, not everyone sees me as a lifter, they only see me as the President of there federation.<br /><br />The SPF is for real and very serious, we have made that point many times this year alone but we can still have fun and lift many pounds doing it.<br />SPF is full of Southern Pride and heritage, thats just the way we want it and if anyone wants to join in from any part of this country, they are welcome, but we are still the SPF.<br /><br />The reason I am sending these PM is I dont want to spoil everyone else fun on the board.
  246. rodgersmadmax Re: (No subject) Are you coming up to Gatlinburg this weekend?
  247. iron creature Re: (No subject) Than I take it your not coming to Ohio Raw Wars LOL.<br /><br /><br />THANKS<br /><br />
  248. JK Re: (No subject) [quote author=Jesse link=action=profile;u=2 date=1222644818]<br />Are you coming up to Gatlinburg this weekend?<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Unfortunately probably not.&nbsp; <br /><br />Work has been stupid busy for me the last month with the elephant birth in August, and then everything that went with it, I'm still trying to get caught up.&nbsp; Amy doesn't go off clinics this month until Sunday the 5th (I'd originaly thought she was off on Saturday, so we'd both run up).&nbsp; <br /><br />I may still at the last minute if a couple of the guys from the gym want to ride along.&nbsp; I won't find out until Wednesday when I meet with my backup veterinarian at the zoo.&nbsp; <br /><br />I'll let you know for sure if I'm coming.&nbsp; Do you need help with things with the meet?&nbsp; I'd be glad to help out if I can make it.&nbsp; <br /><br />
  249. rodgersmadmax Re: (No subject) Yeah was going to get you to help run Monolift during Squats and help with anything else you wanted to.
  250. JK Re: (No subject) [quote author=Jesse link=action=profile;u=2 date=1222646347]<br />Yeah was going to get you to help run Monolift during Squats and help with anything else you wanted to.<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Ok, well I'll let you know as soon as I find out.&nbsp; What time would I have to be there?
  251. Claude Bouyer hey hey sup jk i see you live in alabama what city do you live in? i stay in enterprise and i train at lannys 24 hour fitness i have been currently looking for some more people to train with i currently train with Bj Harper but if you live close by i would love to train with you and others.
  252. JK Re: hey Claude,<br /><br />I live outside of Auburn and work in Montgomery.&nbsp; We train at the Golds in Auburn most of the time, although sometimes we'll go to the other gym for a change.&nbsp; BJ has competed in the touch and go bench meet that that Golds puts on in the fall.&nbsp; That was the first place I saw him bench---the guy is strong thats for sure.&nbsp; My wife won the female class overall a couple of times and I had the biggest bench for my class and overall a couple of times.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Enterprise is what?&nbsp; 2 1/2 hours from Auburn?&nbsp; How is Lanny' as a gym?&nbsp; Do they have a monolift?&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />If things go as planned, within the next couple of years I'll have a complete private gym set up--with competition benches, monolift, power racks, GHR, reverse hyper, etc.&nbsp; Its just a matter of time, space, and finances.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Jack
  253. Claude Bouyer Re: hey ummm i cant remember what gym who goes to in alex city but i do know he goes to the golds gym there sometimes i think hes going to try and move closer to enterprise cause its a good area and lots of places to live and me and bj are going to try and start our own barbell club and i hope everything goes well for you and your wife so yall can come to gatlinburg we look forward to seeing ya.
  254. Claude Bouyer Re: hey oh k yea bj has got alot stronger i turned his max to a warm-up he lives in dadeville and goes to a gym in alex city but comes every two weeks to train at my gym lanny's is a powerlifting gym we dont have a monolift but we have everything else and we can use chalk and yell you know all the good stuff lol but if you want to come down sometime and train just let me know we'll be glad to work with you and are you coming to gatlinburg this weekend me and bj will be there hope to see ya there.... 8)
  255. Bobby (No subject) I'll call you tomorrow....<br /><br />Great lifting!!!<br /><br />Bobby
  256. ambersuter Re: BMF Sponsorship I guess on the sponsorship agreement, even the new one he sent. It seems like he's getting too much and not giving enough to me. Sometimes I just dont know how to spit it out :)
  257. JK Re: Meet Saturday Jesse,<br /><br />I won't be able to make it to the meet this Saturday in Gatlinburg.&nbsp; I dont' have anyone to cover me for emergencies (my backup has prior commitments that cant be changed) and there is still that darned Rhino move next week complicating things.&nbsp; <br /><br />Sorry.&nbsp; I really wanted to go to this meet,<br /><br /><br />Jack
  258. punisher550 (No subject) hey,<br />it was great to see you and brian again. well i bombed lol, i guess i will just have to trian harder for feb 09 meet. <br />derek
  259. ironchick63 Re: knee hey big guy<br />well it was a kick ass contest,evereyone did great,I didnt do what I wanted,but I got my 275 and that was cool,the bench that jesse used this time was a real thick pad and when I brought the weight down my shoulders would sink further in the pad and I didnt have anything to push off of.<br /><br />I am use to the thin hard pads,so it kind of messed me up,but you know how it goes,good days and off days.<br /><br />I did 63 reps with 80lbs ,that was fun,made the young guys work hard to beat it and they couldnt,lol<br /><br />Dana was the most impressive of the day,just amazing.she is truly a great lifter.<br /><br />we missed ya there,there was so many lifters,will for sure have to be a 2 day event next time.<br /><br />so I may do record breakers,see if I can get that 285,and maybe 300.<br /><br />will see how it goes,I am in wisconsin now working and will be home in 3 weeks,so I will see ya in nov,I hope.<br /><br />take care of tht knee and see ya soon<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; jojo
  260. JK Elite Bobby,<br /><br />I saw the listings for lifter of the year next year and it got me to thinking about an ELITE total.&nbsp; &nbsp; I then tried to look on the website and couldn't find what I was looking for...<br /><br /><br />Do you know were i can look to find out what is needed for ELITE status for single ply?&nbsp; Or do I just need to ask Jesse?<br /><br /><br />Thanks<br /><br /><br />Jack
  261. Bobby Re: Elite Hi JK<br /><br />Scroll to the bottom of the SPF home page, and click Raw or Open Classifications. You will find what you are looking for there....Good Luck!!!!!<br /><br />Talk soon.<br />Bobby <br />
  262. Bobby Help Hi Jo Jo<br /><br />Just talked to Jesse, and we need help. He's wanting to move the Nationals to the Knoxville area, and needs help findin a location!<br /><br />I think he should try to keep it close to the interstate.<br /><br />His number is 423-255-3672<br /><br />He's on the road right now, and wants you to call.<br /><br />Bobby
  263. Bobby Re: (No subject) Amber<br /><br />I just watched your video, and I saw what is wrong with your pull.... I will talk to you about it this weekend! I think it will make a difference.<br />If you get curious try to find a video of CA or Christina's pull. Look at their starting point, and then look at yours (Top of thighs) You have to sit back more, and drop your ass down. Start the lift with your legs....Totally different than conventional!!!!!!<br /><br />Will explain this weekend!<br /><br />Drive carefull,<br />Bobby
  264. Bobby Re: Elite Sorry JK, I misunderstood!!! There is NO ELITE status for single ply!<br />The Elite table was set up many years ago, before there was Multi-ply. So it is basically for single, just that no one has uped it for multi.<br /><br />Single ply can compete with multi, if the lifter has lots of experience! Example: USAPL/IPF, a lifter will put on a suit so tight, it may take them 30 minutes to get in it. Usually a multi-ply lifter can get in their suit by themselves, in 5 miutes or less....You will see some exceptions!!!<br /><br />That's why there's not a different status for the two!!!<br /><br />Any other questions, just dropme a PM....<br /><br />Bobby
  265. JK Re: Elite [quote author=Bobby link=action=profile;u=17 date=1223387634]<br />Sorry JK, I misunderstood!!! There is NO ELITE status for single ply!<br />The Elite table was set up many years ago, before there was Multi-ply. So it is basically for single, just that no one has uped it for multi.<br /><br />Single ply can compete with multi, if the lifter has lots of experience! Example: USAPL/IPF, a lifter will put on a suit so tight, it may take them 30 minutes to get in it. Usually a multi-ply lifter can get in their suit by themselves, in 5 miutes or less....You will see some exceptions!!!<br /><br />That's why there's not a different status for the two!!!<br /><br />Any other questions, just dropme a PM....<br /><br />Bobby<br />[/quote]<br />Thanks Bobby.&nbsp; <br /><br />I asked originally because I'm hoping to zero in on an 800/600/600 total this year, if everything goes as planned.&nbsp; My wife and I got to talking about Worlds this year and the meet we are planning on doing in November.&nbsp; She brought up getting an ELITE total--for her RAW at 132 or 148 and for me at SHW in single ply (I have only competed RAW or Single Ply, multiply would be a whole new world to me).&nbsp; Basically she was asking if I thought i'd be able to hit it in November or at least get over 1900.&nbsp; When I looked at the chart, I only saw multiply....<br /><br />I figured that was my goal at this point, so that was what I was going to do.&nbsp; I assume if I hit 1990 (ELITE for SHW multiply) it won't matter.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Thanks for answering my questions.&nbsp;
  266. Bobby Re: (No subject) Thank you, but got a lot more to do....
  267. Josh Kyllo ACL Hey man,<br /><br />How was surgery?
  268. JK Re: coefficients and scoring again [quote author=Bobby link=action=profile;u=17 date=1226684460]<br />Hi JK<br /><br />You were right again, as usual.....lol!&nbsp; Jesse has Amy in the raw division so she does not make the top five, but you do!<br />If you take a look at the results you'll see that he had her down with the mens coe.&nbsp; I will have to start checking him myself!<br />At the worlds he gave the best lifter to the wrong lifter, and then again for the second time, then I came home and found out that Joe Morrow was actually the Best lift, told him and he got pissed!<br /><br />Sorry, I should have looked myself, and the mistake on yours was my fault!!!!<br /><br />The meet I wanted to put on, not sure if it's going to happen yet. J and I are butting heads on the date. He thinks it would hurt his Nationals being three weeks after. As so as I know for sure I will post it again!<br /><br />Good luck in your future meets !<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Bobby<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Bobby,<br /><br />Oh wow..&nbsp; I wasn't even thinking lifter rankings for the SPF, I was still strugging with the math.&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><br />As far as the meet you have been talking about.&nbsp; I'll be honest with you, it would probably end up with Amy and I having to choose that meet or nationals but not both.&nbsp;&nbsp; We've got several reasons for thinking that way, but it basically boils down to work schedules and time off work, Amy's classes she's teaching, the classes I may be teaching next spring/summer, our oncall schedules, and the simple fact that for us the Nationals is a HUGE meet.&nbsp;&nbsp; We've never been to a meet that big, so its a bit intimidating.&nbsp;&nbsp; Bottom line is work though.&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Thanks for checking things for me.&nbsp; &nbsp; I'll keep watching the numbers if you want me to and let you know if I find something that seems off.&nbsp; I don't know if you are aware of it or not, but this is the online calculator we were using:&nbsp; http://tsampa.org/training/scripts/relative_strength/&nbsp; SO far it seems very accurate if you set it up right and it seems to be very accurate.&nbsp; <br /><br />
  269. TOPHOGTUCK YOUTUBE I put you on my YOUTUBE page check it out TOPHOGTUCK.
  270. bigpappa160 (No subject) If you need a extra suit for anything or you know of anyone that needs and wants a suit I still have the Metal IPF V Type squat suit for sale $100. I also squat wide stance. Alittle outside shoulder width. The suit still has alot of life left in it. The reason I'm selling the suit is I'm not competing anymore because of health reason and I have passed the lifting torch to my son. I still train but not so intense like training for a meet. Maybe if you come to the Irontoberfest meet we can meet and talk.
  271. bigpappa160 Re: Irontoberfest Sounds good. See you 8 Nov
  272. Bobby Re: deadlift Hi JK<br /><br />I'll get her in there. I just finished the 09 best lifter rankings, and will be starting this tomorrow or Saturday.<br />If she knows her exact weight let me know. It could make a difference in a couple spots<br /><br />Thank you!<br />Bobby
  273. glennb242 (No subject) Are you competing in Mufreesboro in Dec? (CellBlck meet)
  274. JK deadlift Bobby, <br /><br />I just saw the deadlift rankings thread.&nbsp; My wife has an SPF record (I don't think its been broken) from this last summer.<br /><br />MEET: July 19th SPF Temple Gym Classic, Tuscaloosa, AL<br />BWT at time of meet:&nbsp; I'm sorry I don't know from the meet.&nbsp; I'll have to ask her.&nbsp; She lifted in the 132 lb class and was on the upper end of that weight class<br />WEIGHT LIFTED: 305 lbs RAW<br />NAME: Amy Munsterman.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />We won't talk about my deadlifts.....&nbsp; :-[
  275. JK lifter rankings Bobby,<br /><br />I apologize for keeping bugging you the last couple of days.&nbsp; I was looking over the lifter rankings today and I have a question on how they were calculated.&nbsp; <br /><br />I have a 1705 total at SHW (I think I was 337 that meet) single plye.&nbsp; &nbsp; By my calculations that gives me 835.62 as a Schwartz score.&nbsp; &nbsp; <br /><br /><br />I'll be the first to admit I may have done the math wrong with calculating my numbers.&nbsp; Can you please double check things for me?&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br /><br />Jack
  276. rodgersmadmax Re: (No subject) Good, Mark is a great lifter, that is for sure.<br />If I haven't ready given them there Lifter of the year awards that both of them have coming, I will bring them with me. They haven't contact me yet. They probably will.<br /><br />Thanks you guys, <br />Jesse
  277. JK Re: deadlift [quote author=Bobby link=action=profile;u=17 date=1223593639]<br />Hi JK<br /><br />I'll get her in there. I just finished the 09 best lifter rankings, and will be starting this tomorrow or Saturday.<br />If she knows her exact weight let me know. It could make a difference in a couple spots<br /><br />Thank you!<br />Bobby<br />[/quote]<br />I want to say 132 1/2 but I'm not sure.&nbsp; I'll let you know what she says.&nbsp; She normally weighs around 135 and she didn't really cut weight for that meet.&nbsp; I know she wasn't below 130.&nbsp; <br /><br />Thanks
  278. Bobby Re: lifter rankings JK<br />You are correct with your numbers, but I do not see you in the results for the 08 Worlds. Let me know if I am just over looking it. These rankings started with this years Worlds.<br /><br />Bobby
  279. Derek Re: ACL Surgery went good. I'm on my back now for a week. <br /><br />I should be able to start training in about a month and 100% in 5-6 months.&nbsp; I'm thinking about doing full power at nationals in June<br /><br />Thanks for asking man, appreciate it<br /><br />Derek
  280. rodgersmadmax Re: (No subject) It's ok with me if he comes, he just didn' like the judging at the other meet and<br />he turned his boys loose on the internet to hammer the judging. I'mok with it.<br /><br /> Tell to come on. See you guys soon
  281. rodgersmadmax (No subject) Derek is there any way we can fix our site to stop Jon from dragging our stuff <br />(Video's) over to his site. His shit has got to stop. What can we do? Anything?
  282. BigWade Re: (No subject) I wish I could be there. I have to be at work all day. <br /><br />I'm hoping to be at te state meet in Knoxville.
  283. JK Re: lifter rankings [quote author=Bobby link=action=profile;u=17 date=1223594541]<br />JK<br />You are correct with your numbers, but I do not see you in the results for the 08 Worlds. Let me know if I am just over looking it. These rankings started with this years Worlds.<br /><br />Bobby<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Bobby,<br /><br />No you are correct. My meet results were from last summer.&nbsp; <br /><br />I apologize for the confusion, I was looking over numbers this afternoon with while thinking about what i've done and what I plan to do.&nbsp; Thats how I ended up doing calculations because I wanted to see where I set in relation to whats been done so far this year.&nbsp; Then I got a bit confused with the math and asked for your help.&nbsp; <br /><br />I apologize again for any confusion.&nbsp; My question was more about checking my math than anything else.&nbsp; <br /><br />Thanks for doing that.<br /><br /><br />Jack
  284. punisher550 Re: (No subject) lol i can't wait. lol that pause is something i got to work on. im not use to pausing that long on bench. also im getting in to a single ply shirt again i bench the same in a single as i do a double with out the trouble of trying to touch right. i will be trying to get the world out to everyone about the meet in feb.
  285. Bobby Re: hey Hi Jeff<br /><br />Sorry for the mistake!!!!&nbsp; It's taken care of!&nbsp; <br /><br />Also Thank you for the post you made about Carol Ann on Powerlifting Watch....You both lifted Great over the weekend!!!<br /><br />Bobby
  286. BigWade Re: (No subject) I just found out I don't have to work that weekend. I won't do the full meet but, I might bench and try to get a 700 in officially finally. Not bad for an old guy I guess. <br /><br />What about you guys?
  287. Bobby (No subject) Hi Derek<br /><br />Hope you're feeling a little better! I know it will take a while!<br /><br />When you cut Carol Ann's squat vid out, here's the address to email it to. <br /><br />alaqua-pits@netzero.com<br /><br />Thank you, and get better!<br />Bobby
  288. JK Chain So what have you got in terms of chain?&nbsp; <br /><br />Jack
  289. Bobby Re: (No subject) See you tomorrow!<br /><br />Also the female powerlifter is on Wife Swap right now (ABC)
  290. Bobby Re: (No subject) No never got it.&nbsp; Can you also comfirm my user name and pass word?
  291. nucadet97 (No subject) Hey Amber here's my contact info<br /><br />Angie Adams<br />114 Wainwright Road<br />Oak Ridge, TN 37830<br />865-806-6500<br />aladams@mactec.com
  292. ambersuter BMF Sponsorship Hey Robyn,<br /><br />It's Amber. I got my email from Bud on our 2009 sponsorship contract. I'm not very happy about it. I really didn't know what to do or say to improve things for all of us sponsored lifters by voicing my discord alone. Bobby called me and said he and Carol Ann are unhappy with the terms of her contract. He is drawing up a new one to suggest to Bud, but he'll only change it if he agrees to it. There are no guarantees if he doesn't like, tough sh@@ for all of us. Anyway, I asked Bobby to work on the contract and email it to me so I can see it. <br /><br />Do you and the other lifters want a copy before we sign the contract? I think somebody's got to be pretty desperate for a sponsor to sign the present one. <br /><br />What I&quot;m unhappy with is that we're limited to APT and Critical Bench gear when we don't even receive samples or free products sent from Bud/BMF on their behalf (except a free protein shaker cup once worth $5) What it is, is APT and Critical Bench support BMF but they don't support us as lifters directly as they should. Normally they provide their own sponsorship if they see fit. This way, they get a free ride off us lifters.<br /><br />Also, it sounds as if the contract allows Bud to use our name/pictures/video etc forever when this is ONLY a contract for 2009. He should ONLY be allowed to use those thing during our contract period and not afterwards for advertisement on his behalf. He limits our time, but not his own. <br /><br />The hundreds of dollars in fines if we don't comply with those certain rules are insane. There are, in no way, hundreds of dollars put up on any one powerlifter, that would account for having to reimburse anything other than an entry fee, travel and hotel monies, a free tshirt or product. It doesn't cost $500 in advertising to put a pic on the website. If they choose to buy a backdrop on the platform of a meet, it's to advertise BMF, not the lifter. We, the lifter, wear a tshirt to advertise BMF and ourselves as partners. A BMF backdrop just says BMF supports that meet. Otherwise everyone who steps on that platform, BMF sponsored or not, stands in front of the sign and could say they were sponsored.&nbsp; <br /><br />I also did a meet this year that didn't have enough notice to get entry fee sent to Jesse so I was told to pay for it myself and he would reimburse me when he cut the next months check. I never received that money. So for him to suggest a meet-by-meet contract where we pay for ourselves and submit it for reimbursement scares me. I might as well just hitch a trailer to my ass and let him get in a ride while I go lift everywhere. It's like the chicken before the egg drama.<br /><br />If you don't like the contract either and want some changes, I suggest we all do it together. Let me know if you agree. I'm waiting on Bobby to get the contract that he's changing for Carol Ann to me so I can see it. I'll forward it to you guys if you want.<br /><br />Talk to ya soon!<br /><br />Amber<br /><br />
  293. Chainman Re: Chain I have sold most of it.&nbsp; Had around 500lbs to sell. I think Lones is getting some and Loyd got some. I'll let you know...Thanx....
  294. JK Re: Chain [quote author=Chainman link=action=profile;u=44 date=1223763566]<br />I have sold most of it.&nbsp; Had around 500lbs to sell. I think Lones is getting some and Loyd got some. I'll let you know...Thanx....<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Sounds good.&nbsp; Thank you.&nbsp;
  295. Lloyd Re: (No subject) [quote author=Smitty link=action=profile;u=9 date=1223734431]<br />I read in your log where you use an EFS rack on speed day.&nbsp; If you don't mind me asking, are the racks really that good?&nbsp; Do you know which one you have?&nbsp; The reason I'm asking is because I've been wanting one for a while.&nbsp; I actually started stashing a little money away hoping to get one by the end of the year.&nbsp; Of course, that money will be used to pay the bills if things don't start getting better with the economy!&nbsp; &gt;:( Anyway, I just want to know if their racks are worth the price before I decide to get one.&nbsp; They do carry a pretty big price tag!<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Hey Smitty!<br /><br />This is the one that we have: http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?cid=301&amp;m=PD&amp;pid=893<br /><br />It works great for us. We got it last April (tax refund money, of course). I really love the band pegs - work out great for squat, bench and deadlift work. Also, the pin holes are nice and close so that you can make small adjustments on rack pulls, etc.. Never use the chin up attachment or dip bars much, but for a good heavy duty powerlifting rack it's really hard to beat. <br />[/quote]
  296. Lloyd Re: (No subject) No problem - can't think of a better investment!
  297. Christina Hart (No subject) Hey Girl.&nbsp; How are you doing on your diet?&nbsp; Have you started it yet?&nbsp; I started yesterday.&nbsp; I started late on breakfast so I had to get all meals down in 10 hours instead of 12 hours.&nbsp; It was tough.&nbsp; Let me know how you are doing.&nbsp;
  298. Lloyd Racks Check out this link to deals on racks on Elite Fitness: http://asp.elitefts.com/qa/default.asp?qid=82281&amp;tid=
  299. Josh Kyllo Hendo Henderson has created a user name &quot;DATDUDE&quot;.&nbsp; The forum told him that a activation email has been sent, but he didn't get anything.&nbsp; Could you please look into this for him.<br /><br />His email is &quot;www.bighen74@yahoo.com&quot;,,yes it really is www. in the address.<br /><br />Thanks <br />Josh
  300. ambersuter Re: (No subject) K. yeah Murphreesboro. I get therr &amp; Mancheester mixed up :) See ya soon!
  301. David Shirley Re: (No subject) hey man we made it home. she's got the pics downloaded. what's your address and she will send you a cd of the whole meet? sorry it took so long to get back to you i didn't see you sent me a message till today. talk to you later.&nbsp; oh by the way i got 455 off of 2 boards thur. it was easy. i think i'll like the shirt. I was planning to only use the shirt every other week b/c I am not sure I am going to go equipped in Dec. Do you think that's a good idea or bad?
  302. Claude Bouyer Re: hey whats up hey man no prob if you send me your email i will be more than happy to send a workout routine and supplement list
  303. Josh Kyllo (No subject) Amber,<br /><br />Why is there a circle with a question mark in it next to my training log?<br /><br />Are you and Pierre going to be at Trion this weekend?<br />
  304. Josh Kyllo Re: (No subject) Thanks. I didn't understand the icon thing.<br /><br />Y'all have a safe trip.&nbsp; Dec 6th is in Murphreesboro, isn't it?
  305. ambersuter Re: (No subject) Hey Josh,<br /><br />I changed the question mark. There's a &quot;message icon&quot; on that particular post and it was set to that icon. I just put it back to the standard icon. :)<br /><br />The kids fall break starts this weekend so Scott's keeping my 3 and we're dropping B &amp; K off at the ATL airport to go to their grandmother's on Saturday and heading to Orlando for a seminar for Pierre's work. We should be home late Wednesday night. <br /><br />What are you guys doing this weekend? Are you working in Trion for the meet? It shouldn't be that bad since it's just a push/pull. The only one's I'm set to work so far is the OCtober 25th in Kentucky (Pierre's staying home to train) and December 6th in manchester.<br /><br />Gotta go and get kids on the bus. Talk to ya soon!<br /><br />Amber
  306. ambersuter Re: Hendo k. I will. I know mine took a little while but it shouldn't take that long. :)
  307. Bobby (No subject) The videos you're posting looks good!<br />When you post the deads of Carol Ann, Christina Hart, and Robyn. Can you PM me?
  308. bigpappa160 Irontoberfest I talked to Scotty today and he said if you want, you can send entry form and fee to:<br />BBS<br />509 S 3rd Ave<br />Hartford, Al 36344<br />If not just bring it when you come the day of the meet.
  309. rodgersmadmax Re: Qualifying for worlds Danny we are aiming to bring back a lot of things let forgotten, due time, little by little.<br /><br />You placed 1st at the World two weeks ago. It wasn't your fault that no one else entered your division. All that matters is you got 1st, you are qualified for the World next year and we hope you can make it. You are also qualified for the Nationals too. You are setting on top, you can lift where ever, when ever you please. It waas great to meet you.
  310. Bobby Re: Deadlift rankings. DONE
  311. JK Re: Cell Block Pictures [quote author=VikkiTee link=action=profile;u=11 date=1228961637]<br />Great pictures....still can't believe I didn't get to meet you both...Amber was trying to point you out to us...but those Westside guys did have most of my attention...lol.<br /><br />Also wanted to let you know that one pic w/ me sitting on floor...that gal next to me is actually Donna not AnnaR....AnnaR was mainly in the back by the Cell block T-shirts, but yes, they both have reddish dark long hair....just thought you'd like to know.<br /><br />Vikki<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Vikki,<br /><br />Well shoot.&nbsp; I thought I knew who I was secretly taking pictures of...&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />See, this is why I'm a zoo veterinarian, not a professional stalker or a reporter.&nbsp;&nbsp; ;)<br /><br /><br /><br />I saw you and recognized you from the pictures from other meets.&nbsp;&nbsp; Donna threw me because she SORT of looked like what I could remember AnnaR's pictures looking like, but her hair was a lot longer than what would have fit with Anna (I've only seen pictures of Anna with her hair in a braid), I don't know who Donna is, but I knew Anna was at the meet.&nbsp;So I sort of went for it and guessed.....&nbsp; I was wrong.&nbsp; I appreciate you correcting me though.&nbsp;&nbsp; I tend to associate people with little things from the first time I meet them (from back from when I had more students, the mind tricks you play to remember their names), so I could see myself developing some sort of permenant brain short on who Donna and who Anna are.&nbsp; &nbsp; I may still mess things up.&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><br />We'll meet face to face some day in the future I'm sure.&nbsp;&nbsp; It'll be fun.&nbsp;&nbsp; Think of it as a fine wine.... .the best comes with time.&nbsp; ;D <br /><br /><br />I promise, the next time I see you at a meet I'll march up and stick my hand out.&nbsp; &nbsp; Hows that sound?&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Take care.<br /><br /><br />Jack
  312. Lloyd Re: Racks [quote author=Smitty link=action=profile;u=9 date=1224074823]<br />Well, I've made the call.&nbsp; I keep getting Mr. Wendler's voice mail.&nbsp; &gt;:( Maybe he'll call back.<br /><br />I have a bunch of Q's about your rack.&nbsp; After all, that is the set up I've been looking at for months now!&nbsp; <br /><br />Is the 2x2 frame sturdy enough without being bolted down?&nbsp; Does it wobble quite a bit or is it solid? [b]I would bolt it down - we did, and I think that's the best choice.[/b]<br />Does the sumo base really allow enough room for wide stance squatting?&nbsp; [b]I think that it's wide enough. If you look back through my logs you will find a video of me squatting at the Knoxville meet in September. If you can see my stance, then go about 6&quot; wider than that, and that's how wide you can go (the cross supports are about 4&quot; off the floor, so you can get your feet under them easily).[/b]Does the sumo base get in the way of pulling off the floor inside the rack? [b]You don't need a sumo base to pull inside this rack - you can pull sumo inside of it easily. Also, the band pegs make it so that you don't need a sumo base.[/b]Is the 0-90 bench strong and sturdy enough for heavy bench work?&nbsp; Is it really built to competition specs (height and width)?&nbsp;[b]I never do any incline work, but one of my training partner uses the same bench for reverse band inclines all the time. It's plenty sturdy and has on one end to roll it around (heavier than a dumbell bench). I use it every speed day, and I would say that it is slightly higher than competition height, but a good bench.. well padded too.[/b]<br />As of now, this is my plan....subject to change at a moments notice, of course....<br /><br />Westside has a rack that looks like the same basic rack as yours minus the extra sets of spot pins and J hooks.&nbsp; It also does not come with the 0-90 bench or the dip attatchments. Look toward the bottom of the page on the right side. <br /><br />http://www.westside-barbell.com/louies_equipment_line.htm<br /><br />That would get me the rack delivered to my door for $1400.&nbsp; I could order the 0-90 bench from EFS later for $680 delivered.&nbsp; What are your thoughts?<br /><br />I kind of wanted the extra pins and hooks, but like you said about the dip bars......they'll probably never get used.&nbsp; Do you have any words of wisdom for me? [b]My training partner got his rack new for ~$2100 - him and another guy each ordered one together so they were able to split the shipping.[/b]<br />Mr. Wendler could make the whole decision easier by calling me back with a deal I can't refuse!&nbsp; ;)<br /><br />Thanks for your time<br />[/quote]<br /><br />[b]Jim is a low on patience from what I've heard, so you may need to have enough for the both of you.[/b]&nbsp; ;)
  313. rodgersmadmax Re: Qualifying for the World's in 2009 Matt<br />I am the one that included (or by special invite) at the meeting. Now with that said, anyone at the meeting can tell you the reason I included is so that NONE of the people that help build the SPF into what it is today can not EVER be excluded from taking part in the (Big One) or any other meet that they want to take part in. You and many others are always invited by me personally. <br /><br />I think you know me well enough to know I or the SPF is unlike any other federation or President. I don't care if we become the biggest federation out there tomorrow we will NEVER forget or leave out the ones that help build it. You and many others are as much part of the SPF as I am. Without you there would have never been a SPF. That will NEVER be forgotten, not as long as I am alive and still own the SPF. We are friends and part of an organization that we all built, not me, ALL of us.<br /><br />The (special invite) is for you and many other people I call the BASE of the SPF, not the BIG ELITES or any one else, it is for whom I poersonally see fit, and it was understood at the meeting only a special invite can come from me. <br /><br />I am an Elite myself and I am no better or more special than anyone.<br /><br />The SPF belongs to you as much as me and your vote and opinion means as much as the next guy.<br /><br />You are always welcome, after all who else will help me set up a monolift, LOL.<br /><br />Now, see I have as much time on my hands as you do, LOL.
  314. JK Re: Irontoberfest [quote author=bigpappa160 link=action=profile;u=18 date=1224090407]<br />I talked to Scotty today and he said if you want, you can send entry form and fee to:<br />BBS<br />509 S 3rd Ave<br />Hartford, Al 36344<br />If not just bring it when you come the day of the meet.<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Malcolm,<br /><br />Thanks for checking on the address for us.&nbsp; I talked with Amy today and we decided we'll probably just bring everything down the day before the meet.&nbsp; That way nothing is lost in the mail. <br /><br />Thanks again,<br /><br />Jack
  315. CellBlock Re: (No subject) We are having a very small bench meet.You are always welcome
  316. Robyn B. Re: (No subject) Thanks Amber, I just got you PM.
  317. ambersuter (No subject) Hey Robyn, <br /><br />Will you call Jesse? He's away from the computer and needs to get in contact with you. I told him I'd PM you :)<br /><br />Train heavy!<br /><br />Amber
  318. JK Re: hey [quote author=Sorefoot834 link=action=profile;u=40 date=1225168978]<br />Hey from reading your post.. do both of you guys ride horses or just your wife? I hope your mare is ok.&nbsp; I guess she was pretty messed up if you had to bring her to a clinic.&nbsp; I use to have horses. Sold my last one in 2004.&nbsp; Been riding for like 18 years.&nbsp; Use to show in the Hunter/Jumpers and when I was a Jr. I did the Big EQ, Medal McClay's/USET classes.<br />Dana<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Dana,<br /><br />We are both veterinarians.&nbsp; My wife is a board certified equine surgeon working on a postdoctoral fellowship in equine emergency and critical care.&nbsp; She's also a professor/clinical faculty at Auburn's College of Veterinary Medicine.&nbsp; I'm just a lowly zoo veterinarian&nbsp; ;)&nbsp; Actually I'm the Director of Animal Health at the zoo where I work trying to get my crap together so I can take my specialty board exams.&nbsp; After my residency I just burned out on sitting infront of a textbook for hours on end.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Horses are pretty much a part of our life, whether I want them there or not.&nbsp;&nbsp; I'm more of a cattle man--I grew up on a hog and cattle farm in Missouri and I'll be the first to admit its been 2 or 3 years since I last rode a horse.&nbsp; <br /><br />The horses we've got now are all sort of special &quot;rejects&quot; in their own way.&nbsp; Pine, the mare that went down last summer, was a donation/euthanasia quarterhorse I gave my wife as a gift so she'd have one to ride where we were living. She has two saddlebreds at her parents house in Kansas City.&nbsp;&nbsp; We treated her for EPM and Pine actually did really well.&nbsp;&nbsp; Until she relapsed.&nbsp; And then she relapsed again.&nbsp; And then she broke her foot.&nbsp; And then she relapsed, and then she got hung up in the fence and almost cooked..... you get the idea.&nbsp; She's a great horse, just not one I'd trust outside of a padded room.&nbsp; I'm sure you understand.&nbsp; She's doing great now (all things considered), even though I thought for sure she wasn't going to make it out of the hospital.&nbsp; What she lacks in grace and poise (she's neurologic) she makes up for with just flat out bawls toughness.&nbsp; I gotta respect that in an animal or a human.&nbsp; <br /><br />Chomp is an off the track thoroughbred that was one of my wifes research horses for her residency.&nbsp; He had gutteral pouch mycosis and laryngeal paralysis.&nbsp; He was one of the first gutteral pouches she fixed as a resident and he was part of a research study to implant a new device in his neck to fix his laryngeal paralysis.&nbsp; Of the three horses done in the pilot study, he was the only one it worked well with.&nbsp; So when the time came to euthanize him, my wife refused and I caved in.&nbsp; He's a good horse.&nbsp; Typical kentucky thoroughbred butthead.&nbsp; &nbsp; :D&nbsp; &nbsp; He's the horse she rides the most---mostly just on the farm or in the round pen, nothing fancy.&nbsp; She showed saddlebreds as a kid and has been threatening to start jumping Chomp.&nbsp; I try to protest.&nbsp; I'm generally not successful, but I keep trying.<br /><br />Midget is the percheron foal my wife brought home.&nbsp; Some day, I plan to joust with that horse.&nbsp; My wife hasn't realized it, but I'm dead serious.&nbsp;&nbsp; She brought the horse home saying &quot;guess what?&nbsp; You can joust with her.&quot; and I'm going to do it.&nbsp; I'll probably break a leg in the process, but hey, its a goal.&nbsp; ;D&nbsp; i'm not the most graceful on the back of a horse, so I'm hoping she stays slow with her charge.&nbsp; ;)<br /><br />My wifes actual goal with her is to use her as a recipient mare for embryo transfer from Pine since Pine probably wouldn't survive a pregnancy and my wife really wants a foal off of her.&nbsp; I've agreed to it on the condition I get a monolift first.&nbsp; We'll see what happens.&nbsp; The Midget has a couple of more years to mature before that can happen, so we'll see what actually happens.&nbsp; <br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Jack
  319. rodgersmadmax Re: (No subject) Again Happy Birthday from me and Vickie. We just got home from dining out too.<br /><br />I was just wondering if Shawn (BMF) was trying to pressure you into going to the Raw Unity Meet in Florida and wanted to just tell you only do what you want to do. He holds no power over you or the SPF.<br />Personally I do not suppoert the Unity meet in any way and they all know that, I make sure they do. It is an unsanction meet which means it hold no sand with me in any way and I personally think it goes against what any federation stands for. But this is just my opinion and have expressed it very loudly with Shawn and everyone else.<br /><br />This that being said, I also hold NO string to you or any other lifter. Any decision to lift anywhere&nbsp; to solely your choice and will not hurt my feelings in anyway.<br /><br />I just wanted to tell you to do what you want when and if he contacts you about it. It is your choice. Do not let him force you into anything and do not think that the SPF stands in your way. My thoughts on things are only that, my thoughts, not the thoughts of the SPF as a whole.<br /><br />Good luck with everything you and Brian do.<br />Jesse
  320. rodgersmadmax Re: (No subject) Don't worry I want say a thing to Shawn. I just wanted to make sure no one trys to pressure you or any other member of the SPF to do anything.<br />Your choice is yours alone.<br /><br />They already know my feelings on the subject.<br /><br />Thank you for verything<br />Jesse
  321. Josh Kyllo hey You feelin' any better?
  322. miss_6ft2 (No subject) yo, hows the knee?
  323. Sorefoot834 hey Well howd surgery go?&nbsp; I read that you were on bed rest.. Are you able to really move yet?&nbsp; Drop me a line. <br /><br />Dana.<br /><br />PS im on AOL under LOVEiiLift
  324. Josh Kyllo Re: hey &quot;he got his food, sat down at an empty table and tried to put the meanest face he could on so no one would sit with him!&quot;<br /><br />That's too funny!&nbsp; hang in there Pierre.&nbsp; It will all be over soon.&nbsp; Remember, just nod and fake semi-grin.&nbsp; Find someone who dominates the room and is speaking past everyone&nbsp; and just stand in there crowd, and act like your listening.&nbsp; The day will go by a lot faster.<br /><br />Glad to hear your starting to feel better Amber.<br />
  325. ambersuter Re: hey Hey Josh,<br /><br />I'm feeling alot better today compared to the last three. Still can't eat solid food &amp; no energy:(<br /><br />I've ate jello &amp; room service soup for days &amp; we watched in room PPV movie one night -Hancock &amp; went out last night to see a movie - Max Pain. Pierre gets out of his stuff at 4 today and noon tomorrow.<br /><br />I brought my gym bag to train but in vain. They have a 4000 sq ft gym at the hotel &amp; Brian Shwabb's gym is only half hour away, but I'm too sick &amp; it sucks!<br /><br />Pierre's hanging in there. He's seen 2 people from his company and sat with one during a meeting. The 'in between' times is what makes him have his social anxiety so bad when u have to mingle &amp; talk to people &amp; sit at tables at their breakfasts and lunches with people he doesn't know. HE CRACKED ME UP YESTERDAY! I asked him how breakfast went &amp; he grinned saying he got his food, sat down at an empty table and tried to put the meanest face he could on so no one would sit with him! I just shook my head...<br />Hope ur doing well &amp; enjoying the new pup!)
  326. Bobby (No subject) Call me. I don't text!
  327. miss_6ft2 (No subject) Hey, I'm planning on ordering tomorrow i think.&nbsp; we should be able to get free shipping this time.<br />I know you said you wanted protien with more carbs, I would suggest MASS MAKER. i know it mixes well, its 43 per seving, but serving size is 3 scoops, I would suggest you cuz the size if you dont want 43 carbs.<br /><br />the others are 4-5 per serving. and the mass maker is only 20 bucks. also wanted to know if you were ready for ultra C?&nbsp; its $11, thats for 100 tablets (horse sized)<br /><br />if i get the order placed tomorrow then i will bring it to alabama this weekend and josh can get it to you monday or whatever.<br /><br />Just let me know what you want me to get ya.<br /><br />THANKS Hope your feeling better
  328. Bobby Re: (No subject) I put it and the 485 pull on Iron Scene, but left no question that it was not a full range squat.<br /><br />Here's the activity in just 24 hours.<br /><br />Carol Ann Myers squatting 600@148 <br />This is a partial squat!!!(for core work) &lt;br /&gt;<br />The chains were intentionally set a few inches high! The video was taken at knee level! <br />Rating&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Views: ( 137 )&nbsp; &nbsp; Duration: ( 00:00:24 )&nbsp; &nbsp; Uploaded: 10-20-08 <br />Tags: squat <br />&nbsp; <br />
  329. ambersuter Re: hey I let him know you were thinking about him. He skipped the lunch thing to eat in the room with me. He must feel pretty pressured down there to pass up a free lunch versus room service! LOL. I'm starting to feel better so we're gonna go see the Cirque Du Soleil tonight after dinner. That'll keep his mind off things. :)<br /><br />Talk to ya soon!<br /><br />P.S. I saw your deadlift day....very impressive!
  330. Bobby Re: (No subject) I just didn't want anyone to try and Bash her. She works to hard! <br />It's fun what you said about scaring the other girls, because Jesse didn't want me to post it before the Worlds for that very reason....lol!<br /><br />Anyway, she wants to squat 625, bench 300, and pull 525 at the Worlds this year. I think it's all do able.<br /><br />We all want to see you hit some big numbers also. Say 500/270/425?????????&nbsp; Very do able, it's all about form!
  331. bmfsports Re: (No subject) [quote author=glennb242 link=action=profile;u=69 date=1224622435]<br />what is your e-mail? I need to send you something.<br /><br />Glenn Baggett<br />NGBB Elite<br />[/quote]<br /><br />You can email me at bud@bmfsports.com. If what you're sending is over 2MB, please send it to bmf.sports@gmail.com
  332. Bobby (No subject) Good morning!<br />How do you feel?&nbsp; Better I hope!<br /><br />If you get a chance, you should see how many views those two vids have today....lol.
  333. Bobby Re: (No subject) Good to hear you're starting to feel better. Now you'll be able to get back to training!<br /><br />Here's the views in just 48 hours.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Carol Ann Myers 485@148 deadlift. <br />Carol Ann Myers deadlifting 485@148 while training for the SPF/WBPLA Chamionships. <br />Rating&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Views: ( 204 )&nbsp; &nbsp; Duration: ( 00:00:28 )&nbsp; &nbsp; Uploaded: 10-20-08 <br />Tags: deadlift <br />&nbsp; <br /> <br /><br />Carol Ann Myers squatting 600@148 <br />This is a partial squat!!!(for core work) &lt;br /&gt;<br />The chains were intentionally set a few inches high! The video was taken at knee level! <br />Rating&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Views: ( 204 )&nbsp; &nbsp; Duration: ( 00:00:24 )&nbsp; &nbsp; Uploaded: 10-20-08 <br />Tags: squat <br />
  334. Bobby Hey Sam Jesse said to send this to you. He also said you're a pussy if you can't keep up with Buddy McKee.....LOL!<br /><br />Just Hacking on ya!<br /><br /><br /><br />I did a 225 x 50 reps PR last night on the bench press at the end of my bench work. This is a reduced intensity week before I start peaking for World's so I stopped at 50 with probably 5-6 left in the tank. I was supprized! I may try for 60 or more soon when I crank the intensity back up. <br /> <br /><br />Proudly Sponsored by Titan Support Systems Inc. and Gold's Gym/Rainbow City, Al. <br />-&nbsp; -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><br />On 9-24-08 I did a set of squats to a parellel box with 505 lbs. x 25 reps in Boss briefs, Belt and Titan THP Wraps. This was done after a set of 5 with 700 lbs. <br /> <br /><br />Proudly Sponsored by Titan Support Systems Inc. and Gold's Gym/Rainbow City, Al. <br /><br /><br /><br />
  335. Bobby Re: Amanda's email Please don't give her email out to anyone else.<br /><br />Amanda Micha &lt;AMicka@zandllaw.com&gt; <br /><br />Here's her response! <br />(OMG!&nbsp; Yes!&nbsp; That would be awesome!.&nbsp; Just let me know what I need to do.&nbsp; Thank you so much!)<br /><br />I told her yo could email it to her Monday.<br />Maybe you'll get some Great publicity for such great interviews in powerlifting USA!!!!<br />I know you'll get Great publicity from all of us!!!!!<br /><br />Take care!<br />Bobby<br />
  336. ironchick63 (No subject) hey Big guy<br />how ya doing,havent seen ya on the boards in awhile,everything going ok.<br /><br />holla at me<br /><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; jojo<br /><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
  337. rodgersmadmax Re: (No subject) I will be around there until 6 or 7 so if you can catch me there I will be glad to weigh you in on Friday night. I too have to have some rest,lol. But just catch me walking around there and I will do it. My cell is 423-255-3672.
  338. Sorefoot834 hey Hey from reading your post.. do both of you guys ride horses or just your wife? I hope your mare is ok.&nbsp; I guess she was pretty messed up if you had to bring her to a clinic.&nbsp; I use to have horses. Sold my last one in 2004.&nbsp; Been riding for like 18 years.&nbsp; Use to show in the Hunter/Jumpers and when I was a Jr. I did the Big EQ, Medal McClay's/USET classes.<br />Dana
  339. VikkiTee Cell Block Pictures Great pictures....still can't believe I didn't get to meet you both...Amber was trying to point you out to us...but those Westside guys did have most of my attention...lol.<br /><br />Also wanted to let you know that one pic w/ me sitting on floor...that gal next to me is actually Donna not AnnaR....AnnaR was mainly in the back by the Cell block T-shirts, but yes, they both have reddish dark long hair....just thought you'd like to know.<br /><br />Vikki
  340. JK Re: hey [quote author=Sorefoot834 link=action=profile;u=40 date=1225245524]<br />Oh she's ADORABLE!!!&nbsp; Well that stinks your so far away :(&nbsp; Wish you were closer. I could of had you as my vet :)&nbsp; Its nice to know that they found a less expensive way to treat EPM.&nbsp; I guess EPM never goes away kind of like mono? or is it the luck of the draw?<br />I hope you get your monolift. Are you getting the one that Jessie has that was custom made?&nbsp; Thank God I don't squat and have to worry about that stuff lol.<br />How do you insert an image?&nbsp; I click on the picutre and it give me [img]http://www.southernpowerlifting.com/powerforum/index.php????<br /><br />[/quote]<br /><br />I've got to get a place to put the monolift first. We are living in a rental for the time being, so there isn't a place for it.&nbsp; I'm looking at a couple of different ones right now.... There seems to be about half a dozen used ones floating around now too which kind of stinks because I dont' mind getting a used one as long as its not too beat up.&nbsp; <br /><br />I've just gotten to the point where walking out as much as I squat, especially after I broke that stupid ankle the other year, makes me very, very nervous.&nbsp; I can do it, but i feel better with the setup in a monolift. I'll get one someday.&nbsp; ;)<br /><br />I noticed your prosthesis in the pictures from worlds.&nbsp; Do you mind if I ask what happened? You mentioned breaking your back in 98 and squatting before that.&nbsp; If not I apologize.&nbsp; <br /><br />I was involved with the kangaroo that had the prosthetic leg built for the International Kangaroo Society in Ohio a few years back that was on the Today Show.&nbsp; I was an intern at Ohio State at the time.&nbsp; I know the company that designed that prosthetic leg had a heck of a time getting something strong enough to withstand the forces of a subadult kangaroo hopping.&nbsp; My wife has been involved with a couple of horses and a cow with prosthetics.&nbsp; They seem to get by well enough, but despite the heavier weight, they dont have that sudden force a hopping kangaroo has.&nbsp; I imagine the problem with powerlifting is the angle of the stifle joint as you squat down and being able to&nbsp; equilibrate forces to keep your balance and keeping it attached.&nbsp; It seems there should be a way to do it, but its going to take some special engineering.&nbsp; <br /><br />Again I apologize for the questions if they are something I shouldn't be asking.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />inserting images are prettty easy. they have to have a online address ending in .jpg or .tiff generally.&nbsp; You can click on the image icon or just type [img]www......(address of picture)......[/img]&nbsp; that'll insert the pictures at a reasonable size to see them.&nbsp; If you push the image icon, the curser will appear in the middle of the [img][/img].&nbsp; Just type or insert the address there.&nbsp; <br /><br />Does that make sense?&nbsp; Rereading it I feel like I was talking circles.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><br />Have a GREAT DAY!<br /><br />Jack
  341. bmfsports Raw Unity Site Derek -<br /><br />I'm redoing the Raw Unity site and linking some of the lifters names to their videos on IronScene.com. I particularly want to link to videos from the SPF Nationals and Worlds. If you'd rather I not do this, let me know.<br /><br />-Bud-
  342. JK Re: hey [quote author=Sorefoot834 link=action=profile;u=40 date=1225230864]<br />Where in Bama are you guys?&nbsp; I have my heart set on moving down to Lawrenceburg,TN which is only like 1/2 hr from Florence,AL.&nbsp; I never knew you guys were vets!&nbsp; Very cool bout jousting.. I stil have my crazy dream of riding a bull one day.&nbsp; Your just a lot closer to getting your dream than me right now LOL. Let me know how it goes.<br />My Jr. Hunter/ Big EQ horse contracted EPM back in 97'.&nbsp; I worked with a vet Dr. Milne and a EPM specialist down in KY I forget his name.&nbsp; It took a while for him to bounce back which was ok b/c I was comming off a broken back and had surgery so we were both laid up lol.&nbsp; We started with sulphur rx then to diclazoral (sp) then back to sulphur liquid. The diclazoral looked like Pot and was $600 per bag! They used him in a small study.&nbsp; He ended up comming back but not fully.&nbsp; He got his cordination back (4th level dressage) and was able to jump. Ended up selling him as a low level dressage horse/trail rider.<br />HOneslty I think the boston creme donuts and coffee is what helped him get thru the stall rest.&nbsp; <br />I live bout 20 min from an equine trama center. WOW I've only been there 1x with my baby (TB yearling) a few years ago.&nbsp; He got himeself into a huge mess but what I'm saying is I got the grand tour of the center.&nbsp; I can't believe that an equine clinic has more technology than a ppl hospital! They get better treatment, nicer rooms LOL! and A whole heck of a lot more Love.&nbsp; It was worth every penny.<br />Are you still going to get board cert but just at a slower pace?&nbsp; Do you have any pictures of your young ones?<br />I'm thinking if and once I move down to TN, I would like to go baby hunting (horse)maybe go western this time.<br />[/quote]We live outside of Auburn now, trying to find a place about halfway between Auburn and Montgomery so I don't have to spend so much time driving back and forth to work.&nbsp; &nbsp; Lawrenceburg is about 3-3 1/2 hours from where we live.&nbsp; Maybe a bit further.&nbsp; Theres a dairy farm somewhere around there I talked to the owner about getting good Timothy/orchard grass hay for the horses from.&nbsp; The problem was he was getting in 4x4x8 foot bales and I had not way to get them off the back of the truck and through the door of the barn.&nbsp; Its pretty country around there.&nbsp; <br /><br />Yeah Diclazuril isnt' cheap.&nbsp; Since marquis (ponazuril) is available now in the US, its pretty much replaced Diclazuril.&nbsp; We've had Pine on a boat load of different drugs through the years.&nbsp; She actually does best with plain old Sulfa/Pyrimethamine.&nbsp; EPM is a frustrating disease.&nbsp; <br /><br />I'm taking my sweet time for boards.&nbsp; I'm eligible for American Board of Veterinary Practitioners: Avian Practice and the new Exotic Mammal Practice boards right now if I'd&nbsp; just fill out the application and credential.&nbsp; I'm one peer reviewed paper and 2 years as a fulltime zoo veterinarian short of credentialing for American College of Zoological Medicine.&nbsp;&nbsp; ACZM is my ultimate goal.&nbsp; The others are extra I'm really torn about doing because its time and money.&nbsp; What I really need to do is work to get some papers published and get that stuff done, then think more about boards.&nbsp; I go through phases where I'm gung ho about it and then others where I just don't care.&nbsp; Its not going to make a bit of a difference with the job I currently have, but it will give me more bargaining power with other jobs and I'm up for a couple of adjunct faculty/guest lecturer positions that sound interesting.&nbsp;&nbsp; We'll see.&nbsp; &nbsp; ;)<br /><br /><br />I actually dont' have alot of pictures of the horses.&nbsp; these are two of the Midget right after she came home---about 6 months ago.&nbsp; <br />[IMG]http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/Vet1/P1010201.jpg[/img]<br />[IMG]http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/Vet1/P1010202.jpg[/img]<br /><br />She's since grown ALOT and shed out the grey for a much darker red/black color.&nbsp; I think she's going to be all black come this spring.&nbsp; Shes' also learned to tolerate the flash (and me in general) a lot better.&nbsp; If I remember right, she was between 2 and 4 weeks old in those pictures.&nbsp; Something like that.<br /><br />Take care, <br /><br />Jack
  343. Sorefoot834 Re: hey Where in Bama are you guys?&nbsp; I have my heart set on moving down to Lawrenceburg,TN which is only like 1/2 hr from Florence,AL.&nbsp; I never knew you guys were vets!&nbsp; Very cool bout jousting.. I stil have my crazy dream of riding a bull one day.&nbsp; Your just a lot closer to getting your dream than me right now LOL. Let me know how it goes.<br />My Jr. Hunter/ Big EQ horse contracted EPM back in 97'.&nbsp; I worked with a vet Dr. Milne and a EPM specialist down in KY I forget his name.&nbsp; It took a while for him to bounce back which was ok b/c I was comming off a broken back and had surgery so we were both laid up lol.&nbsp; We started with sulphur rx then to diclazoral (sp) then back to sulphur liquid. The diclazoral looked like Pot and was $600 per bag! They used him in a small study.&nbsp; He ended up comming back but not fully.&nbsp; He got his cordination back (4th level dressage) and was able to jump. Ended up selling him as a low level dressage horse/trail rider.<br />HOneslty I think the boston creme donuts and coffee is what helped him get thru the stall rest.&nbsp; <br />I live bout 20 min from an equine trama center. WOW I've only been there 1x with my baby (TB yearling) a few years ago.&nbsp; He got himeself into a huge mess but what I'm saying is I got the grand tour of the center.&nbsp; I can't believe that an equine clinic has more technology than a ppl hospital! They get better treatment, nicer rooms LOL! and A whole heck of a lot more Love.&nbsp; It was worth every penny.<br />Are you still going to get board cert but just at a slower pace?&nbsp; Do you have any pictures of your young ones?<br />I'm thinking if and once I move down to TN, I would like to go baby hunting (horse)maybe go western this time.
  344. JK Re: (No subject) [quote author=bigpappa160 link=action=profile;u=18 date=1225381896]<br />I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. I've had a stomach virus since Monday night and have not done much of anything, but puke all night Monday and stayed in bed all Day Tues. I did get up late afternoon and watch a movie and sucked on some soup. I'm back at work, so I'm trying to catch up on emails. JK, I don't know what direction your coming in from, but pm me and I'll give you some directions so you won't be driving around forever. See ya on 8 Nov.<br />[/quote]<br /><br />I'm coming down from Auburn unless I have to swing by work on Friday, in which case we'll be coming from Montgomery through Enterprise.&nbsp; If we are coming from Auburn, we'll probably just cut across country to Dothan and then come down 52 to Hartford.&nbsp; If we come from Enterprise, we'll come down 167.&nbsp; <br /><br />Do you know where weigh ins will be on Friday?&nbsp; Id rather just get weighed in and settled on Friday then mess with it on Saturday morning.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Take care of yourself.&nbsp; I hope you feel better soon.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />jack
  345. Sorefoot834 Re: hey Oh she's ADORABLE!!!&nbsp; Well that stinks your so far away :(&nbsp; Wish you were closer. I could of had you as my vet :)&nbsp; Its nice to know that they found a less expensive way to treat EPM.&nbsp; I guess EPM never goes away kind of like mono? or is it the luck of the draw?<br />I hope you get your monolift. Are you getting the one that Jessie has that was custom made?&nbsp; Thank God I don't squat and have to worry about that stuff lol.<br />How do you insert an image?&nbsp; I click on the picutre and it give me [img]????<br />
  346. JK Re: hey [quote author=Sorefoot834 link=action=profile;u=40 date=1225316062]<br />yeah i got 2 msgs from you.. the first one containing nothing lol.. yeah thats a small glitch lol<br />[/quote]<br /><br />What the heck?&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br />The first message was a long one talking about squatting and I asked about your prosthesis and the biomechanics of being able to squat with it.&nbsp; I was involved with the Kangaroo that was on the Today Show a couple of years back that had the prosthetic leg built for her.&nbsp; This was part of a project from the International Kangaroo Society in Ohio.&nbsp;&nbsp; My wife has worked with a couple of horses and cattle also with prosthesis and there was a recent publication about a juvenile Asian elephant with a foreleg prosthesis that caught my wifes eye last month.&nbsp;&nbsp; Anyway, I rambled on about that and some other stuff.&nbsp; <br /><br />I'm really not sure what happened to that message. <br /><br /><br />I also answered your question about how to put in images:&nbsp; all you have to do is type [img ]http://and follow it up with[/img]&nbsp; type the address of the picture between those two codes and elminate teh space after the g and ].&nbsp; I had to put that space there or else the board reads it as an actual image and will give you a red x image because there isnt a picture there.&nbsp; If you push the image icon, the curser will appear in the middle of the [img ]http://&nbsp; and[/img] Just type or insert the address there.&nbsp; <br /><br />Does that make sense?&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><br />Rereading it I feel like I was talking circles.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><br />Have a GREAT DAY!<br /><br />Jack<br /><br />
  347. JK Re: hey [quote author=Sorefoot834 link=action=profile;u=40 date=1225245524]<br />Oh she's ADORABLE!!!&nbsp; Well that stinks your so far away :(&nbsp; Wish you were closer. I could of had you as my vet :)&nbsp; Its nice to know that they found a less expensive way to treat EPM.&nbsp; I guess EPM never goes away kind of like mono? or is it the luck of the draw?<br />I hope you get your monolift. Are you getting the one that Jessie has that was custom made?&nbsp; Thank God I don't squat and have to worry about that stuff lol.<br />How do you insert an image?&nbsp; I click on the picutre and it give me [img]????<br /><br />[/quote]<br /><br /><br />Ok, that was seriously weird.&nbsp; Did you just get a message from me?&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />I'm having some weird computer glitches right now.&nbsp; I gotta figure out what is going on.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Take care.&nbsp;
  348. Sorefoot834 Re: hey yeah i got 2 msgs from you.. the first one containing nothing lol.. yeah thats a small glitch lol
  349. bigpappa160 (No subject) I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. I've had a stomach virus since Monday night and have not done much of anything, but puke all night Monday and stayed in bed all Day Tues. I did get up late afternoon and watch a movie and sucked on some soup. I'm back at work, so I'm trying to catch up on emails. JK, I don't know what direction your coming in from, but pm me and I'll give you some directions so you won't be driving around forever. See ya on 8 Nov.
  350. JK safety catch system Wade,<br /><br />I remember reading an article a while back about some sort of safety catch mechanism you evaluated.&nbsp; If I remember right this was a rope and pully system that could be set up inside of a power rack to sort of mimick a monolift.&nbsp; It had a handle that ran with the bar that you depressed and the bar would move along the pullys, but if you let up on it, the pullies would lock the rope, stopping the bar.&nbsp; What was the name of that apparatus?&nbsp; There was a website, I can't remember the name of it to find the website back.&nbsp; Am I remembering it right in thinking it was a means of hanging a bar in a rack that could work like a monolift? <br /><br />What I'm doing is I&quot;m looking for something I can set up in the gym until I finally get a place to put a monolift.&nbsp; As it stands its going to be at least 5-6 months and probably longer.&nbsp; I'm at a point with my squats where the walkouts are just scaring me with the setup I've got at the commercial gym where we workout.&nbsp; The j cups are sharp and deep so catching a finger is a big concern, not to mention they are set every two inches and I'm half way between each setting---ie I can barely get the bar out or I've got to set it up really low.&nbsp; This is a 3x3 rack, so its strong enough, we just need to work with it a bit.&nbsp; We could back up the system I'm remembering with spuds safety straps so, I think it'd be safe enough to hang the bar from the top of the rack and give it a definite bottom stopping point.&nbsp; &nbsp; <br /><br />Do you know what I'm asking about?&nbsp; <br /><br />Thanks<br /><br /><br />Jack
  351. bigpappa160 Re: (No subject) We suppose to have weigh ins at the gym. But, I have students that Friday afternoon and can't get off. I'm going to call Scotty and see if we can have the early weigh in at the Armory. We have a guy that works there full time so he should be there most of Friday. Let me get ahold of Scotty and I'll pm you back. Thank You, I do feel better. Rested Tues and Weds and have been eating chicken noodle soup.
  352. Sorefoot834 Re: hey Ahh yes squatting.. It's a love/hate realationship there.&nbsp; I do plan on squatting again.&nbsp; I just went to my prostetic guy this morning and got my new leg.&nbsp; I'm definatly shrinking which is good.&nbsp; We had a great conversation.&nbsp; He said he would sponsor me.&nbsp; My PL leg would cost me 60k b/c of the foot (j curve/L part) has to be WELDED to the socket (has steel rods put around for support) and multiple layers of carbon graphite has to cover the entire prosthetic.&nbsp; He said he would cover everything but 15k. So now I just need to find &quot;a&quot; sponsor or a couple to lessen how much each would need to give. As I would pretty much be selling space to advertise on my leg.<br />Back to squatting.&nbsp; I tried squatting in a wide stance which doesnt work. I have crappy hips and tempermental lower back.&nbsp; So I'll be doing a conventional stance which I should be able to do once I get that new lifting leg.&nbsp; He said it would have excess padding at the bottom to support the force going into the socket.&nbsp; This is going to take some practice and prolly a lot of morphine LOL.&nbsp; If you have any ideas on how to or to make it less painfull I'm all ears.<br />I'm slowly getting the hang of DLing and slowly distributing weight evenly.&nbsp; I hope to buy a DL suit for 2009, as us raw pullers don't get any love!&nbsp; I&quot;ve never used a DL or squat suit.<br /><br />ps: on photos.&nbsp; where do i get this link for the picuture to put in the middle if the [img]&nbsp; [img]?&nbsp; Sorry I'm not very puter literate.<br />thanks<br />Dana
  353. JK (No subject) Wade,<br /><br />Sorry to keep bothering you. This was the piece of equipment (and article) I was talking about in the message I sent earlier:&nbsp; http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/8745<br /><br />Do you think it'd be a reasonable subsitute for a monolift until I can get things set up?&nbsp; <br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Jack
  354. BigWade Re: safety catch system http://www.shermworks.com/<br /><br />That is the one. Sherman sent me one to field test and I have some stuff I did on youtube. <br /><br />It works really well. The only obstacle I can see for you is setting up the squat like a monolift. Because the weight isn't resting on anything, it will sway when you try to get under it. You'll have to figure something out there. I load tested it with a grand and it help fine.
  355. JK Re: safety catch system [quote author=BigWade link=action=profile;u=8 date=1225403044]<br />http://www.shermworks.com/<br /><br />That is the one. Sherman sent me one to field test and I have some stuff I did on youtube. <br /><br />It works really well. The only obstacle I can see for you is setting up the squat like a monolift. Because the weight isn't resting on anything, it will sway when you try to get under it. You'll have to figure something out there. I load tested it with a grand and it help fine. <br />[/quote]<br /><br />My training partners and I are talking about exactly how we'd use it.&nbsp; What can happen is I can have one of them on either side stabilize the weight as I &quot;arch&quot; it up like in a monolift.&nbsp; It'll be a little less stable than a monolift, but I think it'll work.&nbsp; <br /><br />So you had a grand on it without a problem?&nbsp; I saw the video links, but Youtube is blocked at work.&nbsp; How do the ropes seem to old up?&nbsp; Do they wear quickly?
  356. BigWade Re: safety catch system you like SPud's straps as a safety? I was thinking of getting them for at least one of my monolifts. That would help on days when we didn't have enough spotters. <br /><br />Always glad to answer questions. Always feel free to contact me. If I'm able to help, I'm glad to.
  357. JK Re: safety catch system [quote author=BigWade link=action=profile;u=8 date=1225463664]<br />I think that should work<br /><br />The rope is rigging rope, that stuff will hold up really well. <br /><br />Are you going to set this up in a power rack? If so, I'll get some more video and pics done and show you how I set mine up. <br />[/quote]We've got a 3x3 powerrack in the gym that we'll be setting it up in.&nbsp; This is a pretty solid rack, but its older and its not the best overall design in my opinion&nbsp; (2 inch hole spacings, not all the way down, old solid pin lock system).&nbsp; I think it'll work though.&nbsp; Its heavy and its bolted to the ground, so those are two big plusses as far as I'm concerned.&nbsp; <br /><br />I'd love to see any video you've got of the system and how you set it up.&nbsp; I watched the You-Tube videos last night from the links on Sherms website. Those combined with what you've said and the email I got from Sherm makes me think this system will work really well as a temporary thing until we can get the gym set up (I say 6 months, but who knows how long its really going to be).&nbsp; We are probably going to order it next week.&nbsp; What I'm thinking of doing is adding the Spud Inc Safety Straps on the rack beside the ropes.&nbsp; I've literally dropped 600+ in those straps and feel very confident that they'll work as a good backup catching mechanism for safety.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Thanks for answering my questions.&nbsp; I really appreciate it.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Jack
  358. BigWade Re: safety catch system I think that should work<br /><br />The rope is rigging rope, that stuff will hold up really well. <br /><br />Are you going to set this up in a power rack? If so, I'll get some more video and pics done and show you how I set mine up.
  359. JK Re: hey Dana<br /><br />Ok, this is cool as hell.&nbsp; IF there is any way my wife or I can help I'd be glad to do so.&nbsp;&nbsp; I think it'd be awesome if we could get you to squat again.&nbsp;&nbsp; I'm going to ramble a bit with some random thoughts on the whole thing.&nbsp; Please forgive me if I lose you or seem like i'm not making sense.<br /><br />Can I ask you where your prosthetic will rest on your leg?&nbsp; Is it above or below the stifle (knee joint)?&nbsp;&nbsp; That was a big deal with the kangaroo that we built the leg for.&nbsp; She had an amputation in the mid tibial region of her leg, so the quadriceps, glutes and hamstring muscles were basically unchanged.&nbsp; This allowed her to develop full power for a hop.&nbsp; She needed the leg more for support than anything.&nbsp;&nbsp; The problem was she didn't have a good shock absorbing mechanism for the forces acting on her stump.&nbsp; Once she got going and built up speed, the prosthesis she has takes a pounding.&nbsp;&nbsp; So material strength is definately a dooable thing.&nbsp; Squatting, you won't be generating that kind of concussive force, it'll be more of a torsional force and shear force.&nbsp; Heres a website with a picture of her and talks little about Dave (he was the faculty clinician on the case).&nbsp; http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/14968<br /><br />I've done some similar beak rebuilds in birds to the ones in the link.&nbsp; Bird beak prosthetics suck unless its a duck or a crane.&nbsp; Otherwise they will eventually get broken.&nbsp; <br /><br />I dont' know but what&nbsp; &quot;medium&quot; to slightly wide stance wouldn't be the best for you (this is without me ever having seen you squat).&nbsp; You don't necessarily want to go ultra wide because you want to maximize gluteal/hamstring tie in.&nbsp;&nbsp; You'll have to keep your tibia bones perpendicular to the floor for balance (and this'll be the easiest with a stance such that when you squat down, clasp your hands together and put your elbows on the inside of your knees (this is described in Rippetoe's starting strength book--if you dont' have it, let me know, I'll see if I can get a digital image of the squat setup I'm talking about. )&nbsp; You run a high risk of literally &quot;popping out&quot; of the prosthesis if your tibia tracks forward over your feet or backwards.&nbsp;&nbsp; I don't know but tying it in with a squat suit might not be a bad idea just for security for the prosthesis.&nbsp; Either that or you may need a special support up the back of the leg to keep things in alignment.&nbsp;&nbsp; Do you have any idea what size you'd wear?&nbsp;&nbsp; I might have some older Inzer suits lying around I'd gladly just send you to play with/tear up.&nbsp; I'm a SHW (around 330 lbs) and my wife is a lightweigth (132or 148) so I'm not sure if we'd have anything that would come even close to fitting.&nbsp; do you have a big difference in size from one leg to the other?&nbsp; You may be able to get Inzer or Titan to donate something if it has to be significantly altered.&nbsp; Velcro straps are always nice too.&nbsp; ;)<br /><br />Weight distribution is going to be the biggest issue.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Your nonprosthetic leg is going to be the leg actually &quot;lifting&quot; the weight, so you will have torsional forces on your lowerback whether you want it or not.&nbsp;&nbsp; I dont know but what a tibial piston design might not be something to think about, but it will limit the amount of weight you can lift.&nbsp;&nbsp; Basically, it would be for balance, so I'm not sure it would work.&nbsp; It may make you really off balance.&nbsp; <br /><br />Can I ask how you lost the leg?&nbsp; The reason I'm asking is because you mentioned the pain issue.&nbsp;&nbsp; I'm assuming you have a good healed end to the leg and don't have any problems with chronic ulceration or chronic phantom limb pain.&nbsp; If you do, thats an issue that may complicate things.&nbsp;&nbsp; I'd be espeically concerned about ulceration.&nbsp;&nbsp; There isn't a way I can think of that won't prevent pressure on the end of your leg and probably torsional forces as you squat and the leg slides down.&nbsp; Its going to happen, so thick padding is going to be a must have.&nbsp;&nbsp; The thing is I'm not sure you can't possibly make the paddnig too thick to where the tip of your leg slides.&nbsp; This won't be a good thing.&nbsp;&nbsp; Let me know if I can help with the development of this leg.&nbsp; I think this is really awesome and I'd love to see you squat again.&nbsp; ;D <br /><br /><br /><br />As far as the images go, I uploaded images to www.photobucket.com and then inserted the url for the individual images in between the image brackets.&nbsp;&nbsp; If you have an online picture, right click on it, get info, and put it between image brackets:&nbsp; for example, the picture of you and Mellissa from worlds [img]http://www.southernpowerlifting.com/powerforum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=204.0;attach=73;image[/img].&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br />I also think I figured out what happened with those messages from yesterday.&nbsp; You can only send so many words per PM.&nbsp; I wrote too much...&nbsp;&nbsp; ;)&nbsp; :D
  360. iron creature Re: 5/3/1 Program Jim Thanks alot the program looks great, It is basicly a old westside LOOKING templet along with something new to me the 5/3/1/ cycle it is very interesting.<br /><br />I just made myself a 4wk Homemade plan taken from alot of things. Now you got my interest stocked a bit.<br /><br />I noticed you are still doing 2 days with a pressing movement the second day being floor presses.<br /><br />Is the normal speed day knocked out because of some of the sets are light enough% to train fast anyway.<br /><br />well thanks for the info I wil not pass it around.<br /><br />Thanks again.
  361. JK squat and deadlift bars Jesse,<br /><br />I'm looking to get a squat and deadlift bar for Christmas.&nbsp; Who did you get the bars we use in meets from?&nbsp; I'm assuming those are a &quot;texas&quot; squat bar and a &quot;Texas&quot; deadlift bar.&nbsp; Am I wrong with that assumption?&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Jack
  362. Sorefoot834 Re: hey Hey.&nbsp; I think the only way i'll be able to squat is conventional shoulder width.&nbsp; I'm about 200-220lbs.&nbsp; Yes there is a considerable difference in thigh size.&nbsp; I still have about 4&quot; below the knee.&nbsp; I lost my leg playing football in a truck yard 3 years ago.&nbsp; I jumped up and fell into a pothole. I came down and my ankle made a stage right.&nbsp; and 220 doesn't come down lightly.&nbsp; I snapped everything and the bones tore everything 100% off from the rest of the body.&nbsp; The doc's here in NJ thought it would be great for thier bio if they were able to re-attach my foot.&nbsp; Well no one took in consideration on how my life would be. The fact that the bones were open to air for so long never healed from the inside out.&nbsp; My bones detirated inside out.&nbsp; It felt like putting a puma stone against an open wound with salt and every time I would put downward pressure it would be rubbing together.&nbsp; The neve pain and bone pain was unbelieveable!&nbsp; It got to the point this past May that I couln't even get up out of bed and sit and put presure on my foot.&nbsp; Thus I found 3 different docs and they all came up with the same thing &quot;amputation&quot;.&nbsp; As they all mentioned fusions, bone seperation w/ halo. But they all agreed that it was less than 50% that I wouldn't have pain or be able to walk correctly.&nbsp; And I would be another 4 yrs older before they would know if it worked.&nbsp; I don't want to be 40 yrs old and go thru all of this to find out it doesnt work and I've lost the best part of life..&nbsp; So poof I'm cut and back to life!&nbsp; The pain I have now is nowhere NEAR what I was going thru.&nbsp; I'm so happy that I made this decision.<br />My PL leg would be carbon fiber with Ossur (medi 4?) foot.&nbsp; it would be welded to the back of the socket along with the steel shafts that go around the socket w/ about 8 layers of graphite and some concocksion material so it woulnt splinter under all that weight.
  363. Sorefoot834 Re: hey as far as bing healed, its going to be a while.&nbsp; I was cut 4 more times because after the first time, I got mersa. I had HUGE egg size blisters. They drained 14cc's of fluid once they were done!&nbsp; Gatta love the high tech hospitals in NYC. I even had my own infectious disease docs.&nbsp; I dont have a smooth stump.&nbsp; The suture line looks like a chain saw went thru it LOL. but It's closed.&nbsp; I still get a lot of pain at night when I finally sit down and relax. Still taking fentenayl (sp) 200mcg's.&nbsp; I just work thru the pain.&nbsp; I refuse to sit and cry as I could easily do!&nbsp; Do you have a e-mail addy that I could send pics to as I can't quite figure out this thing with this website :(&nbsp; &nbsp; I can drive an 18 wheeler. Find my way across the country w.o a map and fix my truck but can't figure out how to put up a pic on here :(&nbsp; Do you have a myspace account?&nbsp; I'm at www.myspace.com/sorefoot834 <br />I'm doing body weight squat while holding onto a rope tied off from the squat rack. Thats pretty cool about the kangaroo! and a custom bird beak lol.
  364. JK Re: hey LOL.&nbsp; I've lived through the NYC specialists.....&nbsp; &nbsp; ::)&nbsp; I still sort of feel regret to the dumb resident who suggested to me that cheese was a cleaner protein source than Whey Protein...&nbsp; &nbsp; I should have had enough sense to record the butt chewing I gave her.&nbsp; ;D <br /><br />I guess, since my residency was at AMC, I was technically one of those specialists at one point in my career.&nbsp; I miss THE CENTER..... well, not really, but I miss the people here.&nbsp; NYC is this farm boy from Missouri's idea of hell on earth.&nbsp; The only place worse is Paris, France.&nbsp; &nbsp; <br /><br />My resident mate did quite a bit of work with MRSA as part of her residency research project.&nbsp; Its such a simple organism that can be so brutal.&nbsp; <br /><br />Your injury sounds similar to one that happened with my wifes Aunt a few years back, except hers was lower near and involving the ankle.&nbsp; She was working near a conveyer belt in the factory she works in when she stepped over the belt.&nbsp; Something happened and the belt caught her foot, basically breaking her leg and jamming her foot into a ceiling pole beside the belt.&nbsp; It nearly detached her entire foot cleanly.&nbsp; They were able to put her foot back together and fuse the ankle.&nbsp; To talk to her, she lives a life of constant pain now.&nbsp; She can't walk well, but she's getting by.&nbsp; My understanding is it depends on position of the leg where the injury occurs and blood flow both to the bone and skin.&nbsp; If either are compromised, then good healing isn't likely to occur.&nbsp; I really can't imagine the pain you've described.&nbsp; I've broken bones and done lots of stupid things in my life, but thats different.&nbsp; Its instant and sudden, not chronic.&nbsp; <br /><br />I think its a very interesting project to see if we can get you to squat again.&nbsp; Its a project I'd love to help you with, even if its just moral support or being overly cerebral in things.&nbsp; Personally, you sound like you've got the will to do it.&nbsp; Thats the single most important thing.&nbsp; You've decided you want it, now its time to start taking the steps to get it.&nbsp; With the will the next step is formulating the plan to develop the way.&nbsp; WIth a portion of the tibia there, you should have the attachment for your hamstrings and quadriceps.&nbsp; The leg is smaller because of atrophy, but the muscle function should be there.&nbsp; Can you move the portion of your leg below the knee that you still have?&nbsp; Thats a big key, because if you can, you can build the quads and hamstrings back up.&nbsp; The muscles are smaller, but if they aren't fibrosed, then they will still work.&nbsp; <br /><br />I think the one legged squats are a great idea.&nbsp; Even 1 legged belt squats are something to consider as your leg gets stronger.&nbsp; Ironmind makes a great belt that I think would work for you once you get to that stage.&nbsp; I've got connections with some people, we might be able to get something along those lines for you to try out.&nbsp; Building back strength on the amputated leg will be much harder.&nbsp; The scar may be a site of pain no matter what is done.&nbsp; Its something you are going to have to be aware of and be able to deal with.&nbsp; <br />&nbsp; <br />And its funny about the truck.&nbsp; My kid brother is a diesel tech, works for Clarke in St. Louis.&nbsp; Well, not St. Louis anymore since they closed down that shop, he works out of the Wentzville shop, but I guess the company still has a St. Louis office.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />I don't have a myspace account, but i've got about half a dozen emails.&nbsp; This one:&nbsp; jack_kottwitz@hotmail.com is probably the best to get ahold of me with.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Jack
  365. rodgersmadmax Re: squat and deadlift bars I use a Okie Deadlift and a Masterdron Squat Bar.<br />Deadlift Bar is 45 lb. nd Squat BAr is 60.<br />I think they came from Elite Fitness
  366. Sorefoot834 HEY Hey long time no hear.&nbsp; Hows the Strongman comps/training going?&nbsp; I hear everyone is doing the record breakers at the end of Nov. I miss you walking and jumping on my back! Are/did you buy the CDs of the meet? Hows the hubby and your young one doing?&nbsp; I swore after the Oct 11th meet in NY would be my last till 2009.. Now mike wolf wants me to do his meet Dec 6th in OH.. ughh&nbsp; decisions :(<br />I have a question about EMS/Tens Units.&nbsp; I'm having hard times trying to work quads, hams and glutes on my bad leg.&nbsp; JK suggested a possible purchace of a Tens Unit? Whats the difference between Tens and EMS? I saw a couple sites with them but I have no idea what I need or want.. (besides that fact I don't want to break the bank buying one)&nbsp; He said maybe you might know more about that stuff?&nbsp; <br />He said too with going back to work in the truck, it would be a great way to stay in shape?&nbsp; Whats your thoughts?&nbsp; I think it's kinda cool that i could now electrcute (sp)myself LOL.<br /><br />Dana
  367. Sorefoot834 Re: HEY www.toneamatic.com&nbsp; check it out..&nbsp; I don't care if its painfull.&nbsp; the goal is to build up the muscle and keep the muscle imballance to a min if possible so I can DL and possibly squat evenly.&nbsp; Tens might be nice on my lower back :)
  368. JK benefit meet There were emails sent today to producers at the Today Show suggesting the benefit womens meet as a story to be covered during the &quot;4th hour&quot;.&nbsp; <br /><br />It should be reviewed during the next week or two and then they'll get back with me.&nbsp; &nbsp; <br /><br /><br />I just want to let you know where things are.&nbsp; I really don't know where this is going to go, so I don't want to post on the main board.&nbsp; Once the decision is made to pick it up as a story (or not to pick it up), things will be completely out of my control.&nbsp; Its going to boil down to if hey want to cover it before or after the meet, if they decide to cover it.&nbsp; <br /><br />Is this going to be an &quot;open card' meet where any female powerlifter can compete?&nbsp; I've asked a couple of online friends to put the word out to see if there is any interest.&nbsp; I'm not sure where that is going to go either.&nbsp;
  369. Sorefoot834 Re: HEY Do you anything about the strengths of these machines that I should be looking at?&nbsp; Ie: how many pads for a tens unit and channels etc.. and for an EMS?<br />Thanks for getting back to me :)<br />I think Melissa would love to do strongman comps.. She'd be awesome at it. Wish I could do it :(&nbsp; maybe down the road a bit....<br />Dana
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