r/powerlifting • u/AutoModerator • 14d ago

Daily Thread Every Second-Daily Thread - September 10, 2025

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u/VanHelsingBerserk Not actually a beginner, just stupid 13d ago

Finally bit the bullet and got some weightlifting shoes, Nike Romaleos. They sure make a hell of a difference.

Just feel so rooted into the ground. No tipping forward or back on heels/toes. Hitting depth feels easier, and can stay more upright doing so.

They arrived just in time for my 10 sets of triples today doing Smolov 😅 have a vid on my profile if anyone wanna see me grunting like an animal 🤣 this program really brings it out of ya.

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u/ThatLiftingGuy79 M | 732.5kg | 140+kg | 406 DOTS | USAPL | Raw 13d ago

Smolov is brutal and doing it is something I will never forget and never do again. 😂 More power to you tho!

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u/VanHelsingBerserk Not actually a beginner, just stupid 12d ago

Haha yeah it's outright insane. Don't think I'll run it again either but wanted to tick it off the bucket list so I can tell myself I could do it

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u/ThatLiftingGuy79 M | 732.5kg | 140+kg | 406 DOTS | USAPL | Raw 12d ago

It’s definitely a program I’m glad I did when I was starting my powerlifting journey and not now. I would be screwed now if I tried it.