Fortified Iron

Hi, i was researching metal militia's benching style one day and i thought i had come across an article or something that said that Louie Simmons now advocates pressing back and over the face as opposed to him formerly advocating pressing straight up and down. is there any truth to this?

Does anyone know where they can be purchased?

Thanks

I was looking for the entry form for the UPA Bench Press meet in Minneapolis. It comes up as on the Powerlifting watch UPA Website but I can't seem to find it on the UPA website. I know they have had to cancel in the past due to health problems but I was wondering what was up? Scott or Dammstrate?

This weekend, Charlie (aka: Kaddy) married the love of his life. The Lord has blessed him with a wonderful wife and He has also blessed us with a great friend. You're the best Deb.

Thanks for letting us share in your day.

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Scott and Rachel
Elite Barbell

Gregg, Debbie and Dave (aka: Dammstrate, Dammsilly and Dammbig)

Best of luck to you all. Come back with lots of PR's and WR's and know that we'll be thinking about you guys.

Scott and Rachel
Elite Barbell

I wanted to post this here because I wanted everyone to see that you're never to old to make gains!

My training partner hits a PR 453 for 3 reps! He is 66 and 165. His best at 165 was 451 for 3 last year... small PR but hey Its a PR!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEprATZbETA

I'm looking for suggestions on where to buy one. I need one for my garage. I know a lot of people like the Jesup bars, but they only sell 7' bars. I already have a 7' bar.

Anyone know were I can find Wade Hooper training routine. I know he uses Sheiko but didn't know if he modifies it at all. Thanks for the help.

The shop in UK where from I plan to order has only APT Convicts knee wraps.

Would 2m Convicts be too much for a 400lbs squatter? I don't use any other gear aside from belt and wraps.

Can anyone concur ?

I know a lot of sumo-style deadlifters include a lot of conventional stance DLing in their training, but does the opposite apply? do a lot of conventional pullers get any carryover doing sumo-style deadlifts? the weaknesses for each is the strength in the opposite no? the sumo deadlifter's weakness is gonna be breaking the bar off the floor, while the conventional deadlifter's weakness is usually around mid-shin?

Just want to let everyone know that Scott Nutter was in a bad car accident yesterday. He should be fine. He had surgery on his hand and had a bunch of cuts sewn shut, but long term he should be ok. He is a very lucky man. So if everyone could have Scott and his family in their thoughts and prayers that would be great.

Thanks.

Charlie

Elite Barbell

Basically i hurt my back circa 6 weeks ago.

I follow sheiko princibles and for the past 4 weeks have completed every set i am supposed to at the prescribed %ages. Basically today i had some slight pain but virtually zero power! was supposed to go up to 195 5x3 but only managed 2 reps on the first set then went down to 167.5 and only managed 2x3 on this weight!!!! Rack deadlifts i couldnt even budge 125kg.

I had a competition in around 8 weeks and need to make sure im fully fit for that! Strength feels fine overall, squats and bench are going well just the damn deadlifts!!!!!!

Basically my form feels like its gone to shiat, im so slow off the floor now its crazy! used to be much much faster. My form feels all wrong but im not sure why its just suddenly changed :S

Any reccomendations, its not painful just weak! drop percentages? drop volume? drop them all together???#

Just after some oppinions!

I'm contemplating buying this book. But before I part with my hard earned cash I'd like to know if it's actually worth it... My main concern is whether it is simply rehashing all those general articles on the WSBB website. I've heard people said it doesnt... and I've heard people say it does. So I don't know.

Any help?

I'm doing the full meet and I'm going to kick Barbaccio's ass...................I hope.




Anybody else lifting??

I have a metal king conventional (IPF) deadlift suit.

Any advice on how to break it in?
I still cant reach the bar in it.
It has been 4 sessions now, and I can just scrape the bar with the tips of my finger (on one hand)

Can I do low rack deadlifts in it to loosen it up? Would that be worth while?


So many gear questions!

What are you thoughts on it if you have.

Okay, I know everyone is tired of Wife Swap posts, so let me keep it as brief as possible.
First, a reminder of the air date.
Our appearance on Rachael Ray will be Friday, Oct 10th (same day as the swap). It is on NBC at 3:00 pm here. It is different all over as it is owned by Kingworld Productions, so you will have to check your program guide.
The Wife Swap episode will air on Friday, Oct 10th as well. Wife Swap is on ABC. It airs here on the east coast at 8pm.

Now for my plea.
Wife Swap is having a special 100th episode. They are putting 24 families up for America to vote. America brings it down to 4 families, and between those 4, RDF Media and ABC will choose 2 families to do a reswap. Our family is included in this contest.

The problem is that the contest begins on October 3rd. Our show doesn’t air until October 10th. It will be nearly impossible for us to survive the first week. We need you all to sign up at the ABC website and vote for us 

Voting begins on October 3rd, but feel free to sign up and have your login ready.
The rules are here
http://abc.go.com/primetime/wifeswap/index?pn=viewervote
The voting starts October 3rd at noon and end on the 10th. You can vote 24 times the first week. The second week, 12 families remain and you can vote up to 12 times that week. The third week there will be 4 families to vote on.
WE NEED YOU TO HELP US OUT ON THIS ONE!
Is it crazy that we would do it again? Probably, but honestly, we had a good time with it and we all agreed that it was an awesome adventure.
The bios for the families up for a rewap are here
http://abc.go.com/primetime/wifeswap/index?pn=viewervote
you can find ours there, or got to it directly
http://abc.go.com/primetime/wifeswap/index...ly&d=128545
Remember, voting begins this Friday afternoon, October 3rd at NOON Pacific TimeThanks so much for your support.
The McCaslins
Sandi, Zane, Sarah and Kerri

please keep Chris Taylor in your prayers,,He had a heart attack last night. As many of you know a lil over 2 years ago chris had a heart attack but made it through ok..he ended up losing over 50lbs and got his health in order but unforutnately last night he suffered another one. He is only 35 years old. I spoke to him and apparently this time their might be some damage to his heart..please pray for him..JESUS CAN HEAL

in HIS grip forever
john