Any gym rats?

[RavensEyeOffroad]

Got drafted out of high school to play pro baseball...then after 6 years of that...played college football....lifted consistently for 20 years now...6'5 275lbs ...bench 400 squat 500... deadlift is asking for back problems. Especially for tall guys

I envy you guys who got started early. Ive only been at it a few years.
Im real short and deadlift kills my lower back. SI joint.

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[RavensEyeOffroad]

Have a laugh fellas.

 

[Yellow1098]

I envy you guys who got started early. Ive only been at it a few years.
Im real short and deadlift kills my lower back. SI joint.

I am not a huge proponent of deadlifts even though I know it's all the craze these days....I think squats are a much better more natural exercise....I trained with very strong in amazing shape guys 20 years ago when I started and none did them....I have been doing this for a long time and had some of the best trainers and coaches....my knowledge comes from real life experience not like these internet experts....to start getting in great shape I wouldn't recommend deadlifts

 

[RavensEyeOffroad]

I am not a huge proponent of deadlifts even though I know it's all the craze these days....I think squats are a much better more natural exercise....I trained with very strong in amazing shape guys 20 years ago when I started and none did them....I have been doing this for a long time and had some of the best trainers and coaches....my knowledge comes from real life experience not like these internet experts....to start getting in great shape I wouldn't recommend deadlifts

I think they are ok, My buddy did 585 for 3 the other day. O_O but he is like 2 or 3 of me lol

 

[Yellow1098]

I think they are ok, My buddy did 585 for 3 the other day. O_O but he is like 2 or 3 of me lol

That's a great lift! Is he in great shape? I just don't see the muscle benefit ...though they give you a good base and are great for burning fat

 

[RavensEyeOffroad]

That's a great lift! Is he in great shape? I just don't see the muscle benefit ...though they give you a good base and are great for burning fat

yeah he does strongman competitions.
I mean he is huge dude but he runs alot too.

 

[RavensEyeOffroad]

I cant believe noone laughed at that video of me.

 

[Yellow1098]

Haha wait that was you?..

 

[RavensEyeOffroad]

Haha wait that was you?..

Yeah. Lol

 

[Yellow1098]

That is actually hilarious next time don't be Afraid to use clips lol

 

[RavensEyeOffroad]

That is actually hilarious next time don't be Afraid to use clips lol

the clip fell off lol
:10 into the video. All the weight just dumped right off and Whamo!

 

[RavensEyeOffroad]

265 lbs on bench today. 173 lbs body weight.
got a bit of revenge on farmer carry, I came up with a challenge we could all try and do with the hex bar.
Body weight +25lbs hold for time. I got with 225 lbs for 1:15.

 

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