I started deadlifting about 6 months ago. My grip has been the big limiter. Trying to minimize straps and I have definitely seen progress, but not pulling nearly what you all are. I am trying hook grip but it hurts a little bit

I’m able to pull 245 or so with straps
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Benched 315 on Saturday.

Gonna focus on training to run a marathon in December now.
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I never could do hook grip. To me, it hurts like a bitch and it feels weird to the point of distracting the lift.
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You're going to run off all of your newly gained strength!
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Takes a lot of physical and mental energy to keep the shoulder back. I keep a slingshot with me for those days that it is a struggle.

Most I have pushed raw on bench is 265 since getting back to the gym. PR before injuries was 315.
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Weight crept up to 240 currently within the past year, which is not where I usually am (usually am around 215-225).

Trying to slim down to 190-200 long-term, so focusing on changing what I put in my body (less alcohol and sweets) as well as exercise. With being 5'10", 240 is too much on me and I don't like the way I look.

Was nice to bench 315 though. Will probably still lift twice a week just to get some reps. Would love to maintain my strength but doubt I will if I'm focusing on distance running.

I hiked down and back in the Grand Canyon last year (18 miles total), which was pure hell. So, hopefully running a marathon isn't worse than that.
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Did you get the red slingshot or the blue one? I have the red one, but it's almost too strong. I can't even really feel anything until I get 225 on the bar. Also, the arm holes are too small...I don't huge arms or anything, but I figured that these things were made with thick powerlifters in mind.
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Well, good luck.

I'd love a big long Grand Canyon hike and I would hate running a marathon more than anything.
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Thanks.

I’d love to hike the Canyon again, but I’ve never put myself through such physical hell. It was awesome, but last 2-3 miles with ice at the top was ass.
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I have the red. I start my lifts at 225, i do a couple reps of just bar and then a couple 135 as warmup/setting position, so being stronger than the blue isn't a big deal for me.

It is tight. I got the next size up from what it recommended so it could be worse.
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My opinion doesn't mean dick, but I think you've got the right of it.

I don't know much about your body composition but at 5'10" you really shouldn't be above 200 for your long-term health. You're better off slimming down than focusing on strength.
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5'10 225 is still pretty big.

I'm 5'11 185 right now and can bench around 290, working on getting back to 300 in the next month or so.

And I'm also training for a marathon in November. Its a tough balance for certain but I've benched 300 and ran a 3:20 marathon in the same 6-8 month time period back in 2018 so hope I can do it again except in the same month this time. (5 years older as well ugh)
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100% agree.

Yeah, 215-225 isn’t where I want to be but where I’ve seemed to settle without serious changes to diet.

And good luck!
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Quality shoulder and trap session today. Other than I care barely lift arms high enough to feed myself now.
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Do you think the Arnold press is effective?
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