how much weight is taken off by the bands in that reverse band bench press? that looks awesome. I want to start doing powerlifting now just so I can look really cool in the gym. I dont think i’d know how to set it up though. Seems like you need a friggin architecture degree to set some of your lifts up 
DF is kickin ass and taking names up in this beeeeeeyotch!!!
Oh and about the functional gym goers, due tell.
I used to be one of those functional dudes - sorry for being a pussy…(slowly inching away from thread)
[quote]gregron wrote:
how much weight is taken off by the bands in that reverse band bench press? that looks awesome. I want to start doing powerlifting now just so I can look really cool in the gym. I dont think i’d know how to set it up though. Seems like you need a friggin architecture degree to set some of your lifts up
DF is kickin ass and taking names up in this beeeeeeyotch!!!
Oh and about the functional gym goers, due tell. [/quote]
Not really sure. At the top I dont feel much help at all, at the bottom it deloads a good bit, but the help quickly goes away as you can see in the video haha. Like hitting a brick wall.
The two functional dudes, never seen em before, just goin from the way they were liftin and what they were discussin. Will keep you posted on this possible invasion.
hlss - dude, we all have dark places in our past. you are still welcome here.
Awesome bench dude. I need to try reverse band benching, maybe one of these nights I can get to the gym and manage to drag a bench across the room to a cage before the cage gets stolen from me.
Half the fun of band work is in the rigging up of the weights, right?
Nice PR. Can’t see the video through work web filter, those average bands? Good job on the tricep death too. Looking strong.
[quote]PeteS wrote:
Nice PR. Can’t see the video through work web filter, those average bands? Good job on the tricep death too. Looking strong. [/quote]
Yes sir, used the gray average bands. Got punished on the tricep death, did not realize how much reverse band had wore me out.
[quote]DixiesFinest wrote:
Not really sure. At the top I dont feel much help at all, at the bottom it deloads a good bit, but the help quickly goes away as you can see in the video haha. Like hitting a brick wall.
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sweet man. I bet it really helps strengthen your lockout huh?
Ill be a happy muppet when im lifting numbers like yours dude:)
greg - yes, LWI
oreg - catch me if you can brother
Cardio
Sore from yesterday
Lots of stretching and benching rowing etc with an empty bar to get blood moving
Incline treadmill
30min
More stretching
Ohh… I got the average bands but if you’re using them, then that may have been too ambitious on my part ;(
Did you take a new avvie pic? I’m not talking about the added LWI, I’m just awed by your taper. And it looks wider than before. Anywho
Hey DF, I was leg pressing at the gym today, and some lady almost fainted b/c I wasn’t wearing knee wraps. Granted I don’t listen to people at the gym, but I was curious if you think it wise to wear them regardless? I’m only repping 7 PPS, give or take, but still…better to be safe than sorry (I may have just answered my own question lol…)
nikki - that was taken a few weeks ago, thanks for the compliment!
hlss - tell that lady that you will be fine. I only wear them when squatting at max levels, or repping near max weight (which I have not done in a while). I wear them at those times because I have hurt my left knee before, and as I get heavy it starts giving me trouble. Those are the only times. If you wear them all the time, you get used to the feel and you lose some of the rebound (this is merely my opinion and experience)
word up DF. Thanks!
DE Squats, Pulls, and a single just for fun
Long week, had a mid term today, so I did kept it raw today. Did some some extra pulling today for fun.
Warm ups
Box Squats
275lb bar weight black bands
6 x 2
295lb bar weight black bands
2 x 2
315lb bar weight black bands
2 x 2 (video)
Pulls
Extra Wide Sumo Stance (what I will have to do in my suit)
405 x 5
Conventional
405 x 5
515 x 1 (video)
315 x 5
Lying Leg Curls
2tp x 20
3tp x 15
4tp x 12
Stretching
Lower back, abs, and cardio
Kneeling Rope Abs /ss/ Back Extension Machine
3 x 20 each
Ab Roller /ss/ 45 degree Extension
3 x 10 each
Incline Treadmill
25 min
RE Bench and Standing Military
Started 4 weeks of Standing Military press, but am still benching before, just fast explosive sets of straight weight.
On an awesome side note, two little dudes (both 14) who usually play basketball on Sunday afternoons asked if they could start lifting with me on Sunday afternoons. It appears I have some followers. We will see if they keep it up in the coming weeks, but as for today they worked hard and pushed themselves to their limits.
Warm ups
RE Bench (minimal rest between sets)
225 x 12 x 2
Standing Military
155 x 5
180 x 5
205 x 5 (I wanted more, but got out of my groove - video)
Rope Pushdowns
7 x 12-18
DB Row (one arm at a time)
130 x 15
120 x 18
110 x 20
Seated Face Pulls
5 x 12-15
Stretchers
2 x 20 - holy freakin lat burn
Widest Grip Pulldown
1 x 20
5-hundo’s no joke man. That’s really impressive. Do you normally bench with your thumbs riding the bar? I ask 'cause that’s how I bench, and it’s awesome.
[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:
5-hundo’s no joke man. That’s really impressive. [/quote]
Seriously. Those numbers just seem so far away, lol.
Why not do Military Press first instead of that light benching?
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five bills on the DL is sick. You’re like the incredible hulk <3
Also… that song is one of my jams! Good choice