Recommend a protein supplement?

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Nice one CrazyJames - if we were in close proximity - we could possibly become good training partners..... my demonstrations are better than my explanations! Respect due.

@Mr Smyth - I'd be interested to hear about your progress. Hope things are good otherwise.

We havent managed to ever get together and we only live 2 miles away. lol

My deadlift went up to 90kg the other day, well chuffed. Although theres this guy way smaller than me (tiny tiny chap) who can lift 200kg for seemingly endless amount of reps. Guess thats what time training gets you.

I dont use a belt for anything, and I totally understand and feel the importance of core strength. That is why I only do big compound lifts, never anything sitting down or with a back rest - lol

Its done wonders for my posture to say the least. Things like strict overhead presses really demand a lot from stomach muscles and glutes to keep you straight. I have also started to do overhead squats, front squats and lunges occasionally with bar in proper rack position. I have found this extremely challenging, nothing at all like back squats. It is really difficult to lift tiny weights.

Also do romanian deadlifts to build up glutes & hamstrings more to balance squat build quads.