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re: Every time I find the 2.5s in the squat racks, I wonder WTF they are doing.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:30 am to Blutarsky
Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:30 am to Blutarsky
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Skip that 5lb sissy jump on squats.
I'll do you one better. I don't use 5lb weights. But I'm no pussy. I make 20lb jumps because I'm alpha as frick.
And I refuse to use 35lb plates. I think those were made for people who are trying to fake others out making them think they are 45s.
Stackin plates, and gettin dates
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Posted on 4/20/22 at 9:43 am to Blutarsky
They are used for micro progression. Lifters who like to do linear progression get to a point where making large jumps in intensity becomes impossible to train. Micro and fractional plates make it possible to progress in smaller, more attainable increments.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 10:02 am to DeafJam73
As a skinny guy those 2.5 weights add up over a few months. I use them for the squat rack and overhead press. Deadlifts not so much.
I find it funny that someone who "overloads" is scared of a little weight. You must be insecure about other things.
I find it funny that someone who "overloads" is scared of a little weight. You must be insecure about other things.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 10:43 am to Blutarsky
2.5 each side 5 lbs. a change in 5 lbs is not insignificant particularly for a beginner.
edit: ill add that i wouldnt put the 2.5's on the squat rack when down though. id return them to the standing free weight rack thingy.
edit: ill add that i wouldnt put the 2.5's on the squat rack when down though. id return them to the standing free weight rack thingy.
This post was edited on 4/20/22 at 10:47 am
Posted on 4/20/22 at 12:53 pm to Blutarsky
I did SL5x5 several years ago and those damn 2.5 were key. Went from empty bar (5x5) squats to 350lbs (5x5) without failure over the duration.
There is a big difference adding 15lbs vs 30lbs every week to your squats. Adding 30lbs would have created multiple failures.
There is a big difference adding 15lbs vs 30lbs every week to your squats. Adding 30lbs would have created multiple failures.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 12:59 pm to DarthRebel
Even now doing 531, I put on the weight the calculator says when I can.
If it says my set is 230 for bench or 320 for squat, I go find me some 2.5s to go next to the 2 or 3 plates on each side. I have learned following the plan gives best results.
If it says my set is 230 for bench or 320 for squat, I go find me some 2.5s to go next to the 2 or 3 plates on each side. I have learned following the plan gives best results.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 2:01 pm to Blutarsky
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Douchebag
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Blutarsky
Posted on 4/20/22 at 2:58 pm to Blutarsky
I have plates smaller than 2.5 for when I'm doing a linear program.
One time a guy laughed and said "What are you doing with those big arse washers?" Then he went back to the assisted dip/pullup machine.
One time a guy laughed and said "What are you doing with those big arse washers?" Then he went back to the assisted dip/pullup machine.
This post was edited on 4/20/22 at 3:04 pm
Posted on 4/20/22 at 3:19 pm to Irregardless
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I have plates smaller than 2.5 for when I'm doing a linear program
I use my 1.25s all the time. Hitting whatever number that was spit out to me by the calculator.
This post was edited on 4/20/22 at 3:21 pm
Posted on 4/20/22 at 3:24 pm to Lazy But Talented
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Hitting whatever number that was spit out to me by the calculator.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 4:41 pm to DarthRebel
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Went from empty bar (5x5) squats to 350lbs (5x5) without failure over the duration.
I also ran SLs at one time, and I find it hard to believe you never failed along your way to 350.
Posted on 4/20/22 at 6:40 pm to Bonkers119
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I also ran SLs at one time, and I find it hard to believe you never failed along your way to 350.
Never did in squats and bench.
Full disclosure though, I had a time-off deload in there around month 3. I had to miss a few weeks of working out and the app had me reduce weight by 10 or 15% (do not remember the exact amount). I am sure that helped. I also went to 3x5 around 300lbs.
Several fails in OHP and a few in dead lifts. I always struggled with OHP when nearing 150. I probably would have progressed better there using 1.25lbs weights
DLs were only one set, but there were times after squats I just could not nail it.
Posted on 4/25/22 at 6:34 pm to Blutarsky
I’ve hit walls before where 2.5’s got me over the hump.
Mentalities like this is a virus in the gym.
Mentalities like this is a virus in the gym.
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