Exodus Strength

hector wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:09 am

DCR wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:35 pm What do you mean by “pinch grip”?

I meant hook grip. I’m an idiot.

DCR wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:57 am

hector wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 5:09 am

DCR wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:35 pm What do you mean by “pinch grip”?

I meant hook grip. I’m an idiot.

I mean hook grip does pinch the fuck out of one’s thumbs.

I haven’t pulled from the floor in over a year, and think you may have inspired me to bring it back, with the caveat that it would be an accessory only, done near / at the end of a session DOH no straps / chalk / hook. Maybe at a deficit like I used to. I love the way the movement feels; I just don’t want to get involved in any of the things required to “train the deadlift” and doing so wouldn’t suit my current purposes. I just want to have fun with it because I want to.

augeleven wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 8:13 am Don’t forget salt/electrolytes if you’re feeling dehydrated

Great job!

hector wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:10 pm Deads: 360 x 5 x 5 (double overhand, no straps, no hook grip)

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Second set of overhand, no strap, no hook-grip deadlifts I thought it was my last set. Then I decided to put on a fuck ton more chalk. Sets got much easier. Managed all 5 x 5.

Have to think I’m closing in on deadlifting 405 x 5 double overhand.

DCR wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:49 pm

hector wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:10 pm Deads: 360 x 5 x 5 (double overhand, no straps, no hook grip)

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Second set of overhand, no strap, no hook-grip deadlifts I thought it was my last set. Then I decided to put on a fuck ton more chalk. Sets got much easier. Managed all 5 x 5.

Have to think I’m closing in on deadlifting 405 x 5 double overhand.

Not a bettor, and I would put good money on the notion that on a particularly good day, you have it right now. You’re gonna own it in good time.

augeleven wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 1:19 pm Do I look like an idiot in shorts, and a t shirt AND a wool hat and rubberized gloves? Yes. Way more comfortable though.

alek wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 6:15 pm That's awesome, @hector

augeleven wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 1:19 pm Do I look like an idiot in shorts, and a t shirt AND a wool hat and rubberized gloves? Yes. Way more comfortable though.

Pics or it didn't happen.

hector wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:40 am 2023 Mar 25 Saturday

Run: 11.5 miles, ~2h 20m

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Ran a local charity race. USMC 17.75k. (Marines were founded in 1775. Before America!!!) Wasn’t sure about running 11+miles, furthest I’ve run so far in training is an exhausting 7 miles. Said “fuck it.” Which is basically my life philosophy, one that has yielded severely mixed results these past few decades. Anyway, ran it.

It was a trail race. Only 5% paved. Lot of elevation. And there was a downpour. Huge mud hills that my steps were sinking into. Feet were soaked. I don’t own any weatherized, running type clothing. I had on cotton sweat pants and sweatshirt that both got soaked and felt like they weighed a ton. Last hour of the race my pants were so heavy I had to pull them up every few minutes to keep them from falling off.

I’d brought some sport ear buds. Didn’t listen to music while running the first 10 miles, but planned on listening to Tool or Lupe Fiasco the last mile of the race to get hyped up and finish strong. Unfortunately, my headphones had gotten so wet in the pocket of my sweatshirt they wouldn’t work. (Hope they’re not still broken after drying out.)

Ultimately, I rank the race 6 out of 5 stars. Would recommend. Will do again.

I’ll need to get my pace down, but I’m much more confident about running a 1/2 marathon in a few months.

Renascent wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:26 pm

hector wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:40 am 2023 Mar 25 Saturday

Run: 11.5 miles, ~2h 20m

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Ran a local charity race. USMC 17.75k. (Marines were founded in 1775. Before America!!!) Wasn’t sure about running 11+miles, furthest I’ve run so far in training is an exhausting 7 miles. Said “fuck it.” Which is basically my life philosophy, one that has yielded severely mixed results these past few decades. Anyway, ran it.

It was a trail race. Only 5% paved. Lot of elevation. And there was a downpour. Huge mud hills that my steps were sinking into. Feet were soaked. I don’t own any weatherized, running type clothing. I had on cotton sweat pants and sweatshirt that both got soaked and felt like they weighed a ton. Last hour of the race my pants were so heavy I had to pull them up every few minutes to keep them from falling off.

I’d brought some sport ear buds. Didn’t listen to music while running the first 10 miles, but planned on listening to Tool or Lupe Fiasco the last mile of the race to get hyped up and finish strong. Unfortunately, my headphones had gotten so wet in the pocket of my sweatshirt they wouldn’t work. (Hope they’re not still broken after drying out.)

Ultimately, I rank the race 6 out of 5 stars. Would recommend. Will do again.

I’ll need to get my pace down, but I’m much more confident about running a 1/2 marathon in a few months.

Congrats, hector!