Hope to compete in September at sbdcup @pardeep_kailey? ?
with loose equipment if possible ?
3x 190kg squats… Breathing and the pressure in my head under control.
Tag: Wildeman
Vintage Nike Weightlifting (squat) shoes :-)
Because I don’t like vintage Nike ???? I got myself a ‘new’ pair of Nike Weightlifting (squat) shoes from the 80s
Back then @nike Netherlands wasn’t willing to order them for me in the 80s in the USA ofcourse my search continues for an extra pair and also for a pair high cut 😉
Click picture to swipe for mor pictures, included orginal advertisment of the 80s with Arnold @schwarzenegger
At my personal profile you can see more true vintage Nike sneakers @wimwam1
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Nike – There is no Finish Line
F U E L | ⛽⛽
Days fly by as I’m getting closer to participate at the Worlds Championships Powerlifting. And every day and step a long the way I’m still learning, failing, building and fine tuning things.
It even got more clear to me after last weeks central training. Meeting the other members of the Dutch team, training together and the reveal of the new costum TITAN Netherlands Singlet??. I’m very pleased being part of the team and feel honerd to wear it ?.
This week was one were I made long hours. Off and on work. That’s good for my sleep cause during bedtime I was out of this world. I didn’t just wake up but really awakened around the same time without the alarm going off…wondering what day it was.?
The transition from equipped training to classic training is a fact. Already I am noticing some changes. I actually can say…I miss my suits. Not for the fact that the suits make me lift heavier. And It’s not because I’ve forgot how to lift classic. But for the mere fact that the equipped training challenges me to get in a different zone and mindset. Now I’m invited back to digging deeper in to my self to turn on that other switch again.
After competing in Pilsen @the EK Equipped Powerlifting Championships the (local) media picked up on my achievements. Some fun stuff happened relating to that. I got recognised in the grocerie shop where I get all my food. At work when answering the phone people congratulated me. Even there I’m noticing some differences and it makes me switch between random getting the job done *classic* versus getting the job done with a twist *equipped*. It’s all appreciated and makes me place things in perspective.
People seem to understand a little bit more why I’m always carrying so much stuff around.
One of the lovely ladies of the gymstaff showed me that there are lockers you can claim forever (24/7) in another part of the gym. If I’d known that since 2015 my bagcollection would not have grown so much the last 3 years ??. It’s about time to sort out my stuff ??♀️.
Yesterday’s central training showed me why I’m involved @cardiopowerlifting training. It was one for the books again. Light on paper but heavy on the ‘mind’ body and soul. On my way back home with @ilyscious I even had to stop at the gasststion to get some fuel myself ?. When finally home and eaten dinner the lights went out ?. I planned on watching TV but eventually the TV was watching me.
Today I have a restday and I am going to enjoy it to the fullest. Wishing you a lovely day as well.
Untill we meet again
Xoxo
IRIS
Equipped Powerlifting is the …..
Equipped Powerlifting is the Formula 1 of Powerlifting
Equipped training starts at
Sets and reps (at least 2) are for in the Gym…
Singles are made for the Platform
The Devil is in the Details
Blog by: Kevin
Because of shoulderproblems (and shouldersurgery) I could never perform a proper or painfree low bar squat. But since both shoulders have somewhat improved the last months I decided to give low bar a go for the first time. I got a hang of the basics fairly quick. But somehow it still didn’t feel like I could properly transfer all my force into the bar. At least not in the same way I can with an high bar squat.
Although I coached quite a few people the last few years, I got nowhere near the experience as some of the powerlifters in the Netherlands. Hence the decision to send Wim some of my squat vids together with the question if he could take a look at my technique (talking about someone who has loads of experience). As always, the devil is in the details, two relatively small adjustments: not looking down as much and toes pointing out more already made a big difference. I’m not a big fan of a ‘one size fits all’ approach to technique, but these cues seem to work for me. Next session: my head position was fine, but my toes where back pointing straight ahead. Fortunately the head posistion already made a big difference, most of the tipping forward was gone. But the force transfer into the ground was still to improve upon. Adjusting your technique will always cost you some time and may even set you back in the short run. I will get it right.
A big shout out to Wim who watched and critiqued my technique without wanting anything back. Although a small blogpost was appreciated 😉 After my deload he offered me to send him some new vids as well. This is what I love about powerlifting, almost everyone is prepared to help you out to become a better lifter. 6 weeks out from my first meet in ages, hopefully everything comes together on the platform.
Lifting from your technique ………
