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    neph93
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    Joined: 18 Aug 2014

    Thighs are getting bigger. Deadlifts, squats and cross-fit are to probably to blame (along with cake and beer). But a lot of brands make slim cut jeans with or without tapers that are difficult for lifters to live with. Which jean models work best for lifters?

    “Some of those that work forces
    Are the same that burn crosses”

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      spitfiredealer
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 8 Apr 2013

      UES 400t. Best out there for big thighs and a good taper. Only jeans I have never had to tailor

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        JDelage
        啓蒙家
        Joined: 13 Jan 2012

        @spitfiredealer, what are those?

        My most comfortable are IH 1955S (that's why I'm eager to see them made in different denims) and SDA D-101. I also like the SC Okinawa.

        On the other hand, I had high hopes for PBJ xx-009 but they shrank too much in the upper thigh area.

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          spitfiredealer
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          Joined: 8 Apr 2013

          http://rivetandhide.com/shop/brands/ues/ues-400t-tapered-jean.html?___store=default

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            JDelage
            啓蒙家
            Joined: 13 Jan 2012

            Cool thanks!

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              Dion
              Joined: 15 Mar 2015

              Definitely the IH 633 and The Flat Head 3012.

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                spitfiredealer
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 8 Apr 2013

                See when I tried on the FH 3012 I felt it was too much. I could hardly get the leg opening over my calves.

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                  Appfaff
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                  Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                  and the 3012 has a fairly low back rise…

                  If you squat a lot, they wont really work well.

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                    Megatron1505
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                    Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                      den1mhead
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 6 Oct 2014

                      I'm not a lifter but I've been cycling all my life and running for last 4 years so I can identify with the large thigh issue. UES 400t and Imperial Shearer are two examples that work for me.

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                        Jordan23
                        Joined: 19 Nov 2011

                        Oni 612, TFH 3009 and 3012 work for me.

                        Enjoy ya addiction!

                        AE

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                          Max Power
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                          Joined: 31 Oct 2010

                          Resolute 710 XX is also a great cut. And the 400T, as mentioned.

                          @elclintor:

                          > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                            beautiful_FrEaK
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 15 Jun 2010

                            Full Count 1101 and its 1101XX equivalent

                            Edit: since everyone and their mother is doing „lifter cuts“ these days you will also find models from Japan Blue (High Taper) and Momotaro (forgot the model name), Naked & Famous’ Easy Guy, Unbranded recently released such a cut. Over on reddit’s rawdenim subreddit you will find more options

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                              spitfiredealer
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 8 Apr 2013

                              Bought a pair of 634 OD about a month ago. Sized down 1. Wearing them for the first time today. My quads have grown significantly in that month! Going to be putting the stretchability of the 21oz to the test over the coming weeks! Good news is the waist still fits perfectly. So at least i know my bulking up is working. #lifterproblems

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                                atm23
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                                Joined: 30 Apr 2014

                                633 & 634S. I have been lifting for many years and these two have fit my thighs the best, with room to spare. I had to get the 634S' tapered because the straight cut follows to the hem.

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                                  JDelage
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 13 Jan 2012

                                  Full plates?

                                  I'm doing 3x3 with heavier weights (comparatively to what I'd be able to do 3x5 or 5x5). This should reduce bulking.

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                                    Appfaff
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                                    Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                                    You should not be "bulking" unless your overall volume increases.

                                    Bulking is cause either by 1. Hypertrophy (which usually happens due to 1. A lot of volume in short amount of time or 2. Reps in the 8-12+ range at moderate loads) or 2. A caloric increase compared to your metabolic rate.

                                    Just because you get stronger doesn't mean your legs will
                                    Get bigger.  However, bigger legs usually do mean stronger legs 🙂

                                    Now this is hypertrophy range haha-
                                    This was a 1-10-1-20-1-30 squat workout. 30 reps at 90% BW after 20 reps @100%BW and 10 reps at 110% BW and some heavy singles thrown in the mix

                                    https://instagram.com/p/BO-qSzhlO0_/

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                                      JDelage
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                                      Joined: 13 Jan 2012

                                      Maybe bulking was the wrong term. My point is that 3x3 at heavier weight should result in less mass gained than 5x5 at a lower weight (but comparable level of perceived effort).

                                      Also, you're strong as hell. There's no f'ing way I'd ever be able to do even 1/3 of that workout. Impressive work.

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                                        Appfaff
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                                        Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                                        @JDelage - I agree with you about the 3x3 vs 5x5. Unless there is a huge increase in loading paired with a huge increase in caloric intake. Some strength athletes will actually use deloading in volume and an increase in caloric intake to force faster recovery or taper before a meet or game.

                                        and Im not really strong. im one of the weaker dudes in my own damn gym haha.

                                        last edited by 18 Jan 2017, 19:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          tvenuto
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 15 Sept 2016

                                          Another #lifterproblems member here.  I wear a 34 (often buy a 33 to account for stretch), and my thighs measure ~25.  So any jeans that measure less than 12.5 flat are an absolute no go.  I usually like to see 13-13.5 because I don't like tight pants.  I also tend to have issues with the top block being tight around the low hip area, which was my problem with the brown whipcord workpants that I had to send back.

                                          I'm currently wearing the IH 1955S, which are pretty good in the leg, but as I mentioned in that other thread (that we got booted from), the rise on these is very high.  I still like them, but it makes the pockets seem short, and I have trouble walking up stairs with a phone in my pocket.

                                          I've found that the momotaro copper label G019-MB work well, although I have little time in them since it's winter and I've been sticking with my 1955s.  I think I have an advantage because I don't care for narrow leg openings either, so I don't need an extreme taper.  I have relatively long legs so I think the wider lower legs balance that out.

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