[quote]bulldog9899 wrote:
Bench : bar x 10
60 x 5
75 x 5
90 x 3
110 x 5
125 x 3
145 x 1
Squat : 5 x 10 x 95
DB rows : 4 x 10 x 30[/quote]
Are you checking to make sure his form is OK? I’m asking because building strength is a very slow process. It took me about 20 years of hard training before I could bench 145, your kid’s been at it, what, a couple of months?
[quote]LittleStrick wrote:
Nice work. Strong bench.
Bullpup is keeping after it too. I am looking forward to my youngest being able to lift with me.[/quote]
Thanks, Happy to say that BP got awhile before he will catch up to me.
[quote]Jersey Centurion wrote:
[quote]bulldog9899 wrote:
Bench : bar x 10
60 x 5
75 x 5
90 x 3
110 x 5
125 x 3
145 x 1
Squat : 5 x 10 x 95
DB rows : 4 x 10 x 30[/quote]
Nice work. You have him doing full body everytime? How frequent are his workouts?
Yesterday my kid: Bench 3 sets of 80 x 7
pulldown 2 sets of 55 x 8
DB row 20 x 10 - 1st time
DB military 2 sets 15 x 10
No DL’s sore quad[/quote]
Nice work by your Boy…
Yeah ,im still tweaking things. Haven’t really gotten to serious as of yet due to the oldest just finishing his track season. Right now im looking at three days a week for him. With basically some form of whole body routine each session. At his age and strength level recovery isn’t a issue for him at this point.
[quote]cavalier wrote:
Are you checking to make sure his form is OK? I’m asking because building strength is a very slow process. It took me about 20 years of hard training before I could bench 145, your kid’s been at it, what, a couple of months?[/quote]
BD help me out here…
concerning paused bench on the bar descent how slow or fast should the bar go down? On the pause on the chest should it just slightly touch the chest or have it rest heavier? Any cues to help leg activation on the ascent? Also bar path, straight up or towards the rack?
Man its very frustrating to know that my paused bench is like 25 lbs less than touch n go, I should expect it but I could really use your help…
Pleas lmk how much I owe you for this consultation lol
[quote]cavalier wrote:
[quote]bulldog9899 wrote:
Bench : bar x 10
60 x 5
75 x 5
90 x 3
110 x 5
125 x 3
145 x 1
Squat : 5 x 10 x 95
DB rows : 4 x 10 x 30[/quote]
Are you checking to make sure his form is OK? I’m asking because building strength is a very slow process. It took me about 20 years of hard training before I could bench 145, your kid’s been at it, what, a couple of months?[/quote]
Cav come on man, I think you should know that he is under his dads tutelage and shouldnt have to question or be concerned about form as I am sure his father’s main concern is safety for his son.
I’ve got a feeling the bullpup will be hitting 185 in a couple of months.
[quote]JoeGood wrote:
I’ve got a feeling the bullpup will be hitting 185 in a couple of months. [/quote]
x2
Cav, I know that you have had to work your ass off for your gains, but strength gains, especially at Bullpup’s age, are not that slow. That is not to say that it doesn’t take work, nor that he will go up 20# a week. He will likely, as I did and I am sure others have, hit periods where maxes can go up 5# a week, for a few weeks…slow down then ramp back up.
He is at a GREAT age for gains and, fortunately, has a great coach that can help him maximize the opportunity.
[quote]MattyXL wrote:
BD help me out here…
concerning paused bench on the bar descent how slow or fast should the bar go down? On the pause on the chest should it just slightly touch the chest or have it rest heavier? Any cues to help leg activation on the ascent? Also bar path, straight up or towards the rack?
Man its very frustrating to know that my paused bench is like 25 lbs less than touch n go, I should expect it but I could really use your help…
Pleas lmk how much I owe you for this consultation lol[/quote]
ME??? I obviously don’t know Jack and Shit…
T Bar: 3 plates x 10
4 p’s x 10
5 p’s x 10
4 p’s x 3 x 10…Did Not go nuts ,trying to save lower back for Squat/pull session
Pull downs : 4 x 10 x SW
Shrugs: 315 x 25 …didnt feel like going heavy
Arm curls EZ: 2 x 10 x SW
That was all
[quote]cavalier wrote:
[quote]bulldog9899 wrote:
Bench : bar x 10
60 x 5
75 x 5
90 x 3
110 x 5
125 x 3
145 x 1
Squat : 5 x 10 x 95
DB rows : 4 x 10 x 30[/quote]
Are you checking to make sure his form is OK? I’m asking because building strength is a very slow process. It took me about 20 years of hard training before I could bench 145, your kid’s been at it, what, a couple of months?[/quote]
Cav, 145 after 20 years, really?
I hit 145 after a good year of training and the surpassed it, and I’m a girl.
I think our Bulldog knows what he is doing and how to instruct his son 
Take a deep breath, Bulldog. This too shall pass.
Interesting stat about the weight difference in touch and go vs. paused. I try to explain to non-PLers that competitive benching is different than what they see/do in the gym. But most people don’t understand how hard it is to hold the weight immobile on the chest before getting the press command. Removing the momentum makes all the difference.
[quote]kpsnap wrote:
Take a deep breath, Bulldog. This too shall pass.
Interesting stat about the weight difference in touch and go vs. paused. I try to explain to non-PLers that competitive benching is different than what they see/do in the gym. But most people don’t understand how hard it is to hold the weight immobile on the chest before getting the press command. Removing the momentum makes all the difference.[/quote]
Aint this the truth!
[quote]MattyXL wrote:
BD help me out here…
concerning paused bench on the bar descent how slow or fast should the bar go down? On the pause on the chest should it just slightly touch the chest or have it rest heavier? Any cues to help leg activation on the ascent? Also bar path, straight up or towards the rack?
Man its very frustrating to know that my paused bench is like 25 lbs less than touch n go, I should expect it but I could really use your help…
Pleas lmk how much I owe you for this consultation lol[/quote]
Tag me in bulldog!
I have seen competition benches go down fast, some go down slow. It sounds dumb, but whatever allows you to do it the best.
The superman bar path is the best i.e. up and back towards the rack.
Dont sweat it being lighter, thats normal.
Thanks Dixie, preciate it bro…I have to start using the superman bar path, mine is almost straight up and when struggling towards my feet.
[quote]bulldog9899 wrote:
T Bar: 3 plates x 10
4 p’s x 10
5 p’s x 10
4 p’s x 3 x 10…Did Not go nuts ,trying to save lower back for Squat/pull session
Pull downs : 4 x 10 x SW
Shrugs: 315 x 25 …didnt feel like going heavy
Arm curls EZ: 2 x 10 x SW
That was all[/quote]
Thank god you wrote this, sometimes I feel like I’m the only one who feels t-bars in my low back.
[quote]rondastarr wrote:
[quote]cavalier wrote:
[quote]bulldog9899 wrote:
Bench : bar x 10
60 x 5
75 x 5
90 x 3
110 x 5
125 x 3
145 x 1
Squat : 5 x 10 x 95
DB rows : 4 x 10 x 30[/quote]
Are you checking to make sure his form is OK? I’m asking because building strength is a very slow process. It took me about 20 years of hard training before I could bench 145, your kid’s been at it, what, a couple of months?[/quote]
Cav, 145 after 20 years, really?
I hit 145 after a good year of training and the surpassed it, and I’m a girl.
I think our Bulldog knows what he is doing and how to instruct his son :)[/quote]
Finally!!! Someone who realizes that 145 after 20 yrs is unusual!!! Yes, Rondastarr, that’s my story. And I’ve been straining and sweating every inch of the way. Have improved diet over the years, got smarter about training, but it’s still an uphill battle. Current bench max is 160. What’s really weird is all the people telling me I’m normal, don’t worry about it.
You’re right, the Pup is in good hands. Bulldog knows what he’s doing.
[quote]JoeGood wrote:
[quote]bulldog9899 wrote:
T Bar: 3 plates x 10
4 p’s x 10
5 p’s x 10
4 p’s x 3 x 10…Did Not go nuts ,trying to save lower back for Squat/pull session
Pull downs : 4 x 10 x SW
Shrugs: 315 x 25 …didnt feel like going heavy
Arm curls EZ: 2 x 10 x SW
That was all[/quote]
Thank god you wrote this, sometimes I feel like I’m the only one who feels t-bars in my low back.[/quote]
Weird experiences in gym: talking with guy, he commends me on doing deadlifts. He says he can’t do it, low back problems. Later I see him doing T bar rows. “What about your back?” “Oh no, this just works my lats . . .”
[quote]JoeGood wrote:
[quote]bulldog9899 wrote:
T Bar: 3 plates x 10
4 p’s x 10
5 p’s x 10
4 p’s x 3 x 10…Did Not go nuts ,trying to save lower back for Squat/pull session
Pull downs : 4 x 10 x SW
Shrugs: 315 x 25 …didnt feel like going heavy
Arm curls EZ: 2 x 10 x SW
That was all[/quote]
Thank god you wrote this, sometimes I feel like I’m the only one who feels t-bars in my low back.[/quote]
Hell, the work the dog crap out of the whole back on me…I’m going to probably shelf them until after the Meet.
^^ Highlight Video of Bullpup from this evening.