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Once I am retired, that ain't out of the question! :r

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What are "zerchers"?

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I would think those would destroy your forearms....

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I did them on Saturday and they do. I had to wrap towels around the bar where you put your arms so I could get a heavier weight.

Hit a new PR on Bent over rows today 255 lbs for 1 rep. I was just happy I could grip the bar, let alone actually get a rep out with good form.

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Nice going Christos! :tu

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Just wait Pops, 275 before summer. I feel it.

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You guys think the zercher squats would be a good replacement for front squats? I hate front squats. Hurts my shoulders/delts.

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Personally I can do way more weight on Front squats, but they both seem to serve the same purpose. Front loaded squats without putting tension on the spine. Try it out and make sure you go deep :tu

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I think Zerchers make you push your hips back better than front squats. The downside is that they KILL your arms ... especially if your bar has fresh/sharp knurling.

I like them for a change of pace.

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Hmmm ... my wrist still hurts. I probably shouldn't do chest tomorrow. Okay -- I know "probably" is stretching it. Maybe I should just do tris and maybe bis? I really don't want to take the day off. :mad:

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Volume chest/arms this morning. Bench, incline DBs, then some 21s and finished off with some dips.

Personally, if it's muscle soreness, I work out anyway. If it's bone/tendon, I usually wait until it at least mostly goes away.

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Did an Anbercrombie workout today -- tris, bis, and abs. :r

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Me too, Dokk! :r

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Yeah ... but you actually put something behind yours. :r

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I was super strong on the "little" muscles today.....then I left the gym and found out I had to come to work. Oh well, I think I will hit that chicken taco joint you like to lift my spirits, Dokk. :)

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Mmmmmmmmmm. :dr Eat one for me, too, Admiral! :salute: I'll be hitting some beer in a few minutes. Turns out a local joint has my FAVORITE beer from Oregon. That and a big burger will hit the spot before I smash my back up tomorrow morning. :D

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Enjoy the burger and the (what?) beer from Oregon, Dokk! I will have two tacos for ya. :salute:

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Use wrist wraps. Gripping the bar robs you of the main benefit of the movement.

No. If front squats hurt you now, zercher squats will be even worse.

Some guys say they are a good movement to use, to me I find them worthless. What can a zercher do that a good deadlift or squat cannot address?

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The beer is one you would like a lot -- called Black Butte Porter. You can't get it in IL; but you can in this part of TX. :D (hint hint :r) Thanks for the tacos, btw. :dr

Back day -- all rows in your honor. :ze

Hammer Strength low row
Hammer Strength high row
Bent-over barbell rows
Old skool t-bar rows with 25lb plates for ROM (worked up to a PR 9 plates for 3)
Chest-supported t-bar

Ran into my new chest partner -- we're gonna do Mondays at 7am starting this upcoming Monday. I'm pretty stoked.