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Old 10-05-2009, 03:10 PM   #2756
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Default Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3

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Originally Posted by icehog3 View Post
But say I can only shrug 405 without straps, Christos...my traps can handle more stress but my grip cannot...why not use straps to do some sets at 495 or 585?
In your case you aren't using straps to hide a weakness. At the level you are at in lifting I'm sure using aids, likes straps, benefits you more then it hinders you. Enough beating that dead horse.

Leg day today. Back Squats, Deadlift, Glute ham raises, and some calf work. Felt extra saucy so I did a few more sets then normal.
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