Didn’t know you were a celebrity I tweeted the article, so hopefully you can get some traffic from that.
Atlanta? The fam and I will be vacationing there for about four days at the end of June.
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Much appreciated.
Let me know when you’ve got some firm dates of when you’ll be down here. Whether you want to do some training or need a half-ass tour guide I’d be glad to help.
Right now my bench is stalled no progression, even on the 5/3/1 and i must say this is bothering me in and out of the gym! Was nice to read your story !
I was reading Wendler’s log today and saw that he hit 225 for 9 after a weekend of shenanigans. This gave me some motivation going in as I too had a weekend full of retardation that reached a high point Monday evening but did not experience the same results.
Military press
170X5
185X5
195X5
Upright rows
135X10
145X10
Cable rows
200X15
210X15
Rope work (sounds less gaye than “jumping rope”)
4 sets of 50 jumps
I am throwing the upright rows out next time. They are getting boring and I cant get too fired up about increasing reps/poundages on upright rows. Need to find something I can get more into after the militaries.
Right now my bench is stalled no progression, even on the 5/3/1 and i must say this is bothering me in and out of the gym! Was nice to read your story ![/quote]
I appreciate it. I remember reading somewhere that Mike Tyson had a trainer come in and analyze when his body would peak physically during a training cycle leading up to a big fight. It said that everyone, regardless of training program, nutrition, recovery, or whatever went through ups and downs in strength and endurance in any given year. He of course did this to analyze when a fight should be scheduled to ensure Tyson came in as close to perfect as possible. If Mike Tyson goes through a constant cycle of ups and downs in his physical condition, I am sure the rest of us do just the same. They weren’t necessarily huge fluctuations but with an activity like weight lifting, a small decrease in strength can be quite substantial. Now when I hit a rut, I mentally check it off as just a temporary down swing.
3 sets of 8 with 150 (these are hard, great grip exercise)
Going to a wedding tonight which will undoubtedly consist of tiny plates with cheese cubes and celery sticks for dinner. I have never understood this phenemenon. Either get married before dinner or give everyone dinner if you dont. Off day tomorrow.
My first post may or may not have shown up so this is attempt #2.
Today was one of those days that made me want to quit lifting and take up assassin work.
I was originally planning on squatting today but my first work set felt so crappy I bagged them and jumped ahead to standing military.
Worked up to 205X4
Dumbbell floor press
100’sX8
120’sX5
140’sX6
These were outstanding. Felt like I was about to tear a pec on each rep. Every set was shaky and slow as shit. Awesome.
Shrugs
worked up to 405 for like 6 or something. I was so angry at this point that I dropped the bar from waist high, threw the plates onto the rack and raged out the front door. I am going to deload the main lifts this week. I will still try and lift fairly heavy but with some alternative movements.
Days like today are inevitable but dang do they suck.
In Atlanta, from late May until early October the temperature hovers between 85-95 degrees. The humidity stays between 80-117%. This makes the act of walking to your car turn into an intense cardiovascular activity.
Sled drag in short grass w/127% humidity for added resistance
Dropped two plates and grabbed the dragging strap in one hand and made four trips basically pulling the sled with one hand; alternating hands each trip (it kinda simulated what I would imagine it would feel like to drag a buddy out of a warzone).
Pretty gaye workout today. I’m now officially on a weeklong streak of sh*t sessions which is having a fairly negative impact on everything else in my life. I am hoping to change this trend tomorrow morning.
In Atlanta, from late May until early October the temperature hovers between 85-95 degrees. The humidity stays between 80-117%. This makes the act of walking to your car turn into an intense cardiovascular activity.
Sled drag in short grass w/127% humidity for added resistance
Dropped two plates and grabbed the dragging strap in one hand and made four trips basically pulling the sled with one hand; alternating hands each trip (it kinda simulated what I would imagine it would feel like to drag a buddy out of a warzone).
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lol although it would probably be easier with an adrenaline rush
check out the thread in Strength Sports, Modi just bought a sled from e-Bay that has poles for a Prowler-like experience
Bodybuilding.com just posted an article I submitted like a year ago complete with topless photos. I had forgotten I had even sent it in. Check it out when you get a chance.
In Atlanta, from late May until early October the temperature hovers between 85-95 degrees. The humidity stays between 80-117%. This makes the act of walking to your car turn into an intense cardiovascular activity.
Sled drag in short grass w/127% humidity for added resistance
Dropped two plates and grabbed the dragging strap in one hand and made four trips basically pulling the sled with one hand; alternating hands each trip (it kinda simulated what I would imagine it would feel like to drag a buddy out of a warzone).
lol although it would probably be easier with an adrenaline rush
check out the thread in Strength Sports, Modi just bought a sled from e-Bay that has poles for a Prowler-like experience
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Today ends a pretty rough week of training. Strength is down and body is hurtin. By now I’d like to think I know how to listen to my body but I still ignore it from time to time. Too much heavy training for too long leaves you right where I am right now. Plan is to take a day or so off, hit the sled a few times, and do some re-evaluation on how to move forward.
After reading Alpha’s log in its entirety I’m gonna start throwing out the belt on all but maximal loads. It should do more for core development than 10,000 sets of situps, leg raises, or whatever. I’m also gonna take a breather from 5/3/1 for a few weeks and hit some things I haven’t done in awhile. Everything felt pretty good today but then again everything was pretty light.
So this article I got posted on BB.com (Heavy Training & Injuries: An Experience Of Training Through The Pain!) has been quite the learning experience. 95% of the responses I received were positive. Most folks can relate to one degree or another. Sunday though the hate mail started pouring in. Apparently there is a crowd out there that thinks that recommending more training for someone who is injured is quite possibly the worst advice anyone could give anyone on any subject that advice has ever been given on. Some of the points are valid. A guy with a torn rotator cuff shouldn’t bench, etc. But damn I was surprised at how much written abuse came my way. I still stand by the premise of the article and I would imagine that if you aren’t pissing a few folks off you aren’t writing anything worth reading.
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After reading Alpha’s log in its entirety I’m gonna start throwing out the belt on all but maximal loads. It should do more for core development than 10,000 sets of situps, leg raises, or whatever. I’m also gonna take a breather from 5/3/1 for a few weeks and hit some things I haven’t done in awhile. Everything felt pretty good today but then again everything was pretty light.
So this article I got posted on BB.com (Heavy Training & Injuries: An Experience Of Training Through The Pain!) has been quite the learning experience. 95% of the responses I received were positive. Most folks can relate to one degree or another. Sunday though the hate mail started pouring in. Apparently there is a crowd out there that thinks that recommending more training for someone who is injured is quite possibly the worst advice anyone could give anyone on any subject that advice has ever been given on. Some of the points are valid. A guy with a torn rotator cuff shouldn’t bench, etc. But damn I was surprised at how much written abuse came my way. I still stand by the premise of the article and I would imagine that if you aren’t pissing a few folks off you aren’t writing anything worth reading.
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Hey thanks for the cameo in your log bro!
But yeah I just sent in my latest rant to TC, Shugart, and elitefts, and haven’t heard anything.
That’s 2 articles from you now, Serious props man! I enjoyed them both! Any others floating around I can check out?
I tweeted the article, so hopefully you can get some traffic from that.