Forum: Nutrition
01-03-2009, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,506
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
12-25-2008, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 18,139
Re: pull up bar accident
Eva
Ask your welder if he/she is American Welding Society certified. If they are then you are good to go. This is the standard group welders go to for certification. Most any welder will be AWS...
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Forum: Injuries
12-21-2008, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,406
Re: wrist strength
Depending on strength levels, grab a sledge hammer or mini sledge and hold it in your hand with your arm straight out. Lever it towards your face, away from your face, side to side etc. Make sure...
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Forum: Equipment
12-15-2008, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,273
Re: MD Grippers
Shawn relax pal. I assumed, incorrectly I suppose, that you did not know much about grip training because you asked about those cheapo grippers and most people that train grip already know the...
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Forum: Equipment
12-14-2008, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,273
Re: MD Grippers
I lack the computer skills to provide a link, but if you go over tothe gripboard.com you will find plenty of stuff on both grippers and supporting grip. I am not saying that you will not see any...
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Forum: Equipment
12-14-2008, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,273
Re: MD Grippers
They are the same thing as the Heavy Grips and Bonecrusher grippers just with a different packaging. Compared to a COC the quality is pretty bad, but the price is great. They will most likely...
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Forum: Exercises
12-04-2008, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,898
Re: pullups/grip problems
Hex head dumbell holds, plate pinches(put two plates together smooth sides out), bar hangs for time, anything with a thick bar. All can be done for time, weight, etc. Check out the Dieselcrew.com...
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Forum: Digital Coaching
11-19-2008, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 11,119
Re: My Zercher Deadlift
You may want to try doing them from the rack or off blocks if you have no rack. I always liked doing them out off the rack at about knee height or a little below. When the weight gets heavy a thick...
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Forum: Equipment
11-15-2008, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 13,988
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Forum: Exercises
11-01-2008, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,900
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Forum: Equipment
10-17-2008, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,876
Re: Weighted Vest / Your experiences or advice
I do not have any experience myself but in Steve Justas book Rock, Iron, Steel, he talks about this extensively. You can get the book from Ironmind. Basically he wore a very heavy vest all day at...
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Forum: Digital Coaching
09-21-2008, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 8,213
Re: Dead lifting.
I figured i would toss my two cents in for a slightly different view on things.
I could not see your grip on the left but if you are not using a over/under grip it will help you hang onto the bar. ...
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Forum: Digital Coaching
09-19-2008, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,474
Re: Box squatting form check and questions
I am by no means an expert but the best part of box squatting is to sit back and overload your hamstrings and glutes. Try to sit back so your shins are past vertical. This will be great if you have...
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Forum: Injuries
09-07-2008, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,483
Re: lower back/glute
Kinda hard to tell if its somwthing you should be worried about. Here are a few things I do as recovery activities.
Band Good-Mornings These are great cause they can be done at home. Stand on...
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Forum: Exercises
09-07-2008, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 15,177
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Forum: Exercises
09-06-2008, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,812
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Forum: Exercises
08-27-2008, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,267
Re: Grip Strength's influence on generel strength
I have been training grip for a long time now and am close to closing the Im no.3 gripper. The general feeling in the grip community is that grippers are fairly specific to grippers. There is some...
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Forum: Injuries
08-20-2008, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,726
Re: Nonstop overtraining
Sled dragging is great. I drag in one way or another every day. Sometimes for some cardio but usually as a form of recovery. Dragging for the upper body is excellent because of the endless...
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Forum: Exercises
08-17-2008, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,876
Re: Heavy deadlifts and belts
This is the exact reason I use a belt when I deadlift. I don't keep it tight at all but I still use it to give my abs LOL something to push against. If you do decide to go and use one again try it...
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Forum: Equipment
08-17-2008, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,320
Re: Identify this bar please....
Sounds like it might be a Jessup power bar. If it is they are a good bar. Nice and cheap but can take a ton of abuse. Hope this helps.
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Forum: Fitness
08-14-2008, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 9,439
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Forum: Fitness
08-13-2008, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 9,439
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Forum: Digital Coaching
08-03-2008, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,234
Re: deadlift help
Pherhaps I should go a bit further with my explanation as it may have been a little incomplete. At the start I will agree that the shoulders will have to be over the bar. Some people will be able...
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Forum: Digital Coaching
08-02-2008, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,234
Re: deadlift help
Not bad at all. I agree with Britt about losing the shoes. Maybe try wrestling shoes or chucks. I powerlifting it is generally thought to be ok to lift with a rounded upper back as long as the...
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Forum: Equipment
07-31-2008, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,900
Re: Straps - I know, I know...
The Ironmind straps sre very strong. The material is however a little abrasive. If you are using them for heavy pulls and such they will cause some calluses on your wrists. My wrists are tattooed...
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