Michael
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Post by Michael on Aug 20, 2018 23:07:25 GMT
Yeah I did find the shoulder press pretty tough. Doomfarer Thanks for the ideas!
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jonrock
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Post by jonrock on Aug 21, 2018 7:24:06 GMT
Yes, did it this morning and it was brutal. For the squat, someone was kind enough to send me a set up a couple of years ago where it is a pretty tout canvas strap sewn together via a series of loops that are big enough where you can insert 1" diameter aluminum tubes. One end has a split and two x 2' "ends" so you can put one of the tubes through it, your head through the space in that end and stand on the other end with the other tube and do the isometric squat. I wrapped an old towel around the tube so it wouldn't dig into my neck and did the squat. I'd have to say the shoulder press done per Drew's TSC was the toughest of the eight exercises. Yeesh! I agree with you about the shoulder press, it is a real struggle to complete the full 90 secs with it, perhaps that's because of its slight yielding component added to the overcoming component ? Yes,and the same happens when you do half squats (squats from hell as Baye describes them in his book) as opposed to 2/3 or 3/4 squats. By the way, I am making lots of progress and I must thank you for your suggestions, Silverlooks. A month and a half of TSC and nothing else is paying off.
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jonrock
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Post by jonrock on Aug 21, 2018 7:27:43 GMT
I used to do squats w it over the shoulders too but now I feel like I get a better contraction if it is looped over where my belt line would be and I’m using a flat back like I have a barbell across shoulders. That's how I do it.
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Post by macky on Aug 21, 2018 8:46:33 GMT
I tried Maxwell's 30-30-30 protocol but now I prefer doing the 90+ seconds by cycling all out bursts with half assed contractions throughout the duration . Needless to say, mindful , rapid breathing especially the exhalations is a must . Meanwhile, it's a good idea to experiment with strap setups for comfort in order to not be distracted by unnecessary pain . Thanks gruntbrain. Cripes, 90 + seconds of surges !!!
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