Post Meet - Tyr 1 Lifters Extra Wide Edition

[@anbs1682]

I’m a 52 year old Powerlifter. Thank you for your information and advice. Stay healthy and stay strong.

[@BasementBrandon]

Keep kicking ass

[@markhalstead2386]

54 year old powerlifter, but don't complete (at least not now).

[@roblane-50yearoldpowerlift18]

53 year old powerlifter with kids and grandkids. Yes, it may be niche audience, but I think that videos targeted for other than junior and open lifters and non-competing lifters are great!

[@bowulf]

Welcome back to the Lifted Heel community. We've missed you. Nice job on the Meet!

[@BasementBrandon]

We'll see how long I'm welcomed in the club

[@johnmh9264]

I’m 32 and will be having my first child around thanksgiving. I train powerlifting and any video regarding steps to help continue training with children would be great!

[@BasementBrandon]

Will do!

[@reginaldchesterfield8110]

Thanks for the lifting tips!!!

[@BasementBrandon]

You bet!

[@BusinessAndFitness]

The legend returns

[@BasementBrandon]

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[@greentube461]

I want to see what Brandon's Bodybuilder Arc looks like - I'm here for it

[@BasementBrandon]

It peaked right before I started KZbin

[@DavidEricsvids]

The basement lives!

[@BasementBrandon]

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[@michaelthompson1680]

Thanks for inviting me into Branden Bar 🍺. Best bar i been in. Keep it going!!

[@BasementBrandon]

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[@digmanm]

Congratulations on your meet. I'm excited for what's next!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks dude!

[@TheCarterHomeGym]

I wish more companies made a wide toe box for lifting shoes with a heal.

[@BasementBrandon]

agreed!

[@keithhoneycutt2324]

Love that you’re rocking our Ünpaid & Ünderrated podcast shirt!! 🤝🤝

[@BasementBrandon]

🙌

[@Nick-1828]

Can’t wait for that new power rack you got coming to come in! 😬

[@BasementBrandon]

Me either 😅

[@carps_gym]

I’ve been really interested In trying these TYR lifters. I need a wider shoe

[@BasementBrandon]

Best I've tried so far

[@Hossak]

Great video Brandon! Congratulations on the meet and my goodness, your gym is truly a temple for the gods :)

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks my man!

[@fwiffo42]

Welcome back to the basement! I twas great watching you compete live and I'm looking forward to your future training and equipment videos! Maybe something on the best companies to work with on custom equipment would be interesting.

[@fwiffo42]

P.S. Nice shirt!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks Joey!

[@sebastianmiczulski187]

I was looking for the difference between wide and extra wide.Thank you!

[@BasementBrandon]

It's a minimal difference to me, but given the choice I'd go wider.

[@sebastianmiczulski187]

@@BasementBrandon thank you

[@cw9515]

Thank you for this review. I originally ordered a pair and they were still tight. Now they have this extra wide edition I may order again and maybe even get a 1/2 size or 1 size up.

[@BasementBrandon]

Hope they work out!

[@Itsmekvn]

new to your channel. dad of 2. 32yrs old and I appreciate the content you put out . Im a fan of the home gym set up especially the half rack video. would be great if there are more training content with that half rack and some insight on training above 30yrs old. so far Im only doing bodybuilding style hypertrophy training I don't know if I can still do powerlifting to be honest lol

[@BasementBrandon]

Will see what I can do!

[@lancek782]

You crushed that meet dude. Big congrats!

[@BasementBrandon]

🙏

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

9 for 9!!!! Can’t wait for the recap video!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks big Jack

[@harlemdeni]

I'm not nor have ever been into the review videos, but I'll Always watch a workout one!

[@BasementBrandon]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@harlemdeni]

@@BasementBrandon they gotta have absolute bangers of sex jokes let's not miss that one 😂

[@pv4240a]

would love a video on how your lifting routine fits in your family / business life(having the same myself haha). How does a usual week looks like for you these days? Bulk cook on Sunday? Lift 4 times a week in the morning (when not in a particular program/comp prep? etc

[@BasementBrandon]

Will do!

[@pv4240a]

@@BasementBrandon love your channel! Been watching for years. You’re an inspiration for all the home gym lifting dads 💪🏻 🏡

[@carps_gym]

I think the Dion quote you’re looking for is look good. Play good. they pay good!

[@BasementBrandon]

Yep, just had to adapt to lifting!

[@SkyAntoine]

As a 48 year old who balances work, family, life and basement powerlifting training - more videos on training within your life schedule would be great. Also anything showcasing Gorilla Strengh Equipment products (David and I graduated together and live in the same KY town.)

[@BasementBrandon]

I do need to do a video on the axel I have from him!

[@stevesorensen9648]

Sorry about the back injury Brandon. I'm 62, not a competitive power lifter by any means. I guess you'd call me an old school strength trainer. Anyway I herniated a disc in my back L4-L5 about 12 years ago. I've managed it pretty well. It does come back to haunt me from time to time. That being said, I'd love to see a video on what you do for back rehab, i.e. what did you do to rehab your most recent back "tweak"?

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks Steve! I do deal with tweaks 1-2 times per year and have been lucky enough for them not to usually impede competition. I will try to make a video like that. I think I have one from a few years ago.

[@aptn22]

How about a video on cable accessory exercises for the powerlifter?

[@BasementBrandon]

Could probably show what I do and why

[@destructichron5]

Thanks for the vid man. As a 41 yr old with a lesser total than you… you keep me motivated lo

[@BasementBrandon]

We all have to keep pushing. Can't let these kids take over 🙃

[@carps_gym]

That T- Shirt Slaps

[@BasementBrandon]

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[@TheTfraze]

I just got my pair of TYR L1 lifters in yesterday. I train barefoot and wear barefoot shoes when i have to wear shoes. I normally wear a size 10.5-11, and i ordered size 11... I could not even fit my foot into the shoe until i undid both straps and loosened the laces all the way down. Once i got them on, they felt cramped. Would you recommend ordering the same size 11 in extra wide, or get extra wide 11.5?

[@BasementBrandon]

I responded to your other comment!

[@Garage_gym48]

TYR L1s are great. Better than the Nike Romaleos I had. Toe box being the main reason. Looking forward to the meet recap!

[@BasementBrandon]

Agreed!

[@MiniatureActionJesus]

Are they similar in width to Romaleos 2 (if you have ever tried them)? So far they have been the only ones I have found to fit, but having another option would be nice!

[@BasementBrandon]

So out of all my squat shoes I had kept the Rom 2s and Adipowers b/c they fit the best, but once I got these I sold them. There is much more room IMO.

[@ClarksvilleBarbellClub]

Love the TYR L-1! We have an agreement between the gym and them where our members get 20%. And that stacks on top of discounted prices on their site.

[@BasementBrandon]

Dope!

[@ClarksvilleBarbellClub]

@BasementBrandon Now, if we could just finish building the dang thing! 😅

[@JoelP1961]

I’m getting quite a collection of lifting shoes myself! lol Do Wins Vintage red Adipowers Romaleos 2 New version of Adipowers. How much are these worth on the secondhand market? I’m interested in getting the TYR 1 lifters.

[@BasementBrandon]

Depends on the buyer and the condition, but I've seen them go above MSRP

[@michaelpietrzak2067]

Love my Tyr-1s. I hope that in a v2, they address the absurdly long straps (need to be shorter) and perhaps add a few mm in height to match the Rebook Legacy Lifters.

[@BasementBrandon]

I haven't run into the strap issue like I had with the original Romaleos, but then again I don't tighten them down too much. I like a looser fitting shoe.

[@bradwideshot8448]

Hi Brandon. Do you have wide feet? Or are you narrow/medium sized feet and the extra wide versions just feel better? These are true to size, too?

[@BasementBrandon]

I have a pretty wide foot

[@psychotiik8531]

Did you go true to size on the extra wide pair? I'm thinking of getting a pair, but some reviews online are saying to go half a size up (for the regular, non-extra wide Tyr lifter shoe)

[@BasementBrandon]

I have the same size in both.

[@psychotiik8531]

@BasementBrandon Thanks for the reply! Was it too snug for you, or did it fit perfectly?

[@BasementBrandon]

@@psychotiik8531 so I'm a 12.5 or 13 depending on the shoe. I don't believe they offer 12.5 so I got 13s in both and they fit fine. Personally I'd go extra wide to get the most room in the toe box regardless.

[@yourenotwrong3511]

Are you still running with the juggernaut ai?

[@BasementBrandon]

I'm currently back working with Bryce from TSA, but will talk about that in a video.

[@ammarmaksumic1400]

Bryce has done wonders on Evolve AI!😊

[@conqueringbarbell2101]

I'm seriously considering the TYR L-1 Extra wide after talking to you via DM bro.

[@BasementBrandon]

I dig em!

[@moleenthusiast]

Id love to see a video revisiting the old squat shoes, comparing them to new ones. Eg the Adipowers and Romeleos

[@BasementBrandon]

I sold em all!

[@NoFate247]

Love squatting with elevated heels.

[@BasementBrandon]

The timing was just right to go back

[@PlaucheBarbellClub]

These are gonna be my next shoe. I just can't justify them right now.

[@BasementBrandon]

Keep an eye out for sales, or if you don't mind some of the extreme colors I've seen them as low as $100

[@breitemasse]

nice a new video! but chill, glad you fine

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for taking a look!

[@619.DRIVER]

Looking for the perfect functional trainer that will fit in a 10’x12’ area with 96” of height space. Trying to see more options as Rogues Monster RM-6 is my first choice. My 18 year old son wants to focus on the big 3 lifts but at 45 I would like some cable action involved as well. How can I get a full cage with all the bells and whistles without breaking the bank?

[@BasementBrandon]

Depends on where you want the trade off to be. Most cases you forfeit build quality/functionality for a lower cost. I haven't played around too much with the rack options since I have a dedicated Prime unit and the Voltra add ons to my current rack. If you haven't watched Gluck's Gym I'd start there. He owns the REP stuff now and has the Rogue on order.

[@619.DRIVER]

@@BasementBrandon Thanks! I appreciate the feedback.

[@sambergeron967]

I can’t find this version on a canadian retailer website ans shipping cost directly from tyr are really high

[@BasementBrandon]

😭

[@squealer42]

Just a big kid with no plan in a giant home gym. Sounds like a great recipe for content!

[@BasementBrandon]

Haha we will see if I can actually make it happen.

[@NoFate247]

Summer is always slow for KZbin.

[@BasementBrandon]

Gonna have to start doing beach body workouts

[@anbs1682]

A great book if you haven’t already read it: “Forever Strong : A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well” by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@importantstuff1130]

How did this guy get so many of the chromed Hansu plates that are only one pair in the damned set like the 15's in the back?

[@BasementBrandon]

I work with Hansu on occasion and they tend to send me a lot of their latest gear to review.

[@importantstuff1130]

@@BasementBrandon Lucky man, i recently asked their EU department, but so far they insist on this frankly super impracticle buineness model

[@MiniatureActionJesus]

That sure is one FINE shirt

[@BasementBrandon]

crü

[@user-30678-LTC]

I just got a pair of tyr L1 lifter Then you told me they just released extra wide version 🤦‍♂️

[@BasementBrandon]

I'm not sure it's new or not TBH it could have been there for a bit.

[@gregors00]

I just wish TYR would hire someone that designed nicer looking shoes - the gum soles ones are not bhed but the Nike/Reebok look so much cooler (even if they’re narrow AF and not much good). Wonder if Matt Fraser’s new brand intends to develop an oly shoe.

[@BasementBrandon]

I actually like the plain looking shoes 😅

[@FitnessFirearmsFreedom]

Hey if you ever want to collab for a new video idea im in NJ/NYC area!

[@BasementBrandon]

I can only leave the basement when my parole officer approves.

[@FitnessFirearmsFreedom]

​@@BasementBrandon well at least you got the internet.

[@firstfloor5347]

VOLTRA

[@BasementBrandon]

Just so much to potentially say

[@Priimerra]

you alive?

[@BasementBrandon]

Not dead yet.