[quote]PeteS wrote:
hmmm, thinking about your height, and the size of that suit, and you trying to get into it alone. go try, will be interested to hear about it:) [/quote]
Ok Pete… now you got me worried… we shall see on Tuesday. Fingers crossed.
FEB 18TH
DEADLIFT
135x10
225x5
315x3
365x5
425x5
480x5
545x1
565x1
RACKPULLS WITH BLACK MONSTER BANDS DOUBLED
I don’t know what these are at the top… lets just say damn heavy
just bands x2
135x2x3
225x2x3
315x3
add 8 inch block under feet, 315x1
ABS
ab wheel x 5 sets… hate that damn thing but it works
FEB 20TH
BENCH NIGHT raw
135x2x5
185x5
215x5
250x5
280x7
300x2
315x2
BENCH- REV ORANGE BAND
225x5
315x3
335x3
355x2
375x1
385 x miss
Thanks guys (and gals)!! The boy is gonna keep it quiet from the rest of the family until 3 months have elapsed… just, well… you know…
Well, tonight was the first time ever trying a squat suit (Inzer “Z” suit)… it was intersting getting it on by myself, thats for sure, but I did it
Got a few strange looks fom people in the gym when they seen me in it, I don’t think they have seen anyone in a squat suit before. At least they knew better than to say something stupid that would have resulted in broken bones… I was not in a good mood by the time I got the damn thing on… anyways, I am still undecided whether I like it or not… I will give it a few more tries before I render my verdict. One thing I do know… that s.o.b. is some uncomfortable!
FEB 22
First time trying squat suit (Inzer Z 1 Ply)
SQUAT NIGHT
135x5
225x5
315x5
365x5
410x5
suit on, straps down
410x2
455x2
475x1
(straps up)
500x1
515x1 (pitched me forward)
515x1 (pitched me forward again… %^$#@!)
525x1
[quote]PeteS wrote:
You need to get 600+ on there and just ride it down. Concentrate on the sitting back/knees out. You’ll be fine.
I have put on gear in a commercial gym, I remember getting no comments but lots of looks like I was the ultimate of deviants. Oh well. [/quote]
you are right Pete… I was running out of time, and getting a little tired by the time I got over 500 and got the suit on.
I think next time I will just warmup to whatever, put the suit on… work up to 500 +
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Here is a question for you geared lifters… do you use the suit everytime you squat, or do you change it up?
I’ve worn gear many times in commercial gyms; like last night for instance. In my case I don’t know if they’re looking at the suit or the skinny chick squatting three plates. Regardless, just pretend you’re a powerlifting rock star and they’re basking in your deviant awesomeness.
I had a z-suit for my first one and didn’t get a ton out of it but I found it a lot more painful than the centurian just because of that fucking leg-lock thing. The other thing I’m sure you’ve noticed is that you get winded and worn out just beating yourself into it.
Unless I’m gearing up for a meet, I cycle using the suit. I go week one raw, week two straps down only for triples, week three straps up heavy singles then back to raw. Gearing up for a meet, I wear it every time.
Congratulations grandad. You must be pretty excited.
Since I am multi ply, but not preparing to skwat in a meet this cycle, I am just skwattin’ in the briefs. I think Ms O’s suggestion should work for you.
Awesome…thanks Ouro and Pete. I shall try this method. Do the "briefs do the same thing as the suit with the straps down, or is it different all together?
I am now in the market for a bench shirt as well… advice, anyone?
I am now in the market for a bench shirt as well… advice, anyone?
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Katana/Super Katana. Go on the Titan website and figure out what size you’d need. There’s always shit floating around to borrow or buy second hand. First thing is figure out about what you’d need for size. There is often gear for sale on the CPU site.
I bet the guy that sold/loaned you the suit may have shirts. Isn’t bench his thing?
Saturday Feb 26th went and did some strongman and general physical preparedness training at my buddy’s place, good times. Does not take long to get out of shape… not that I was ever IN shape… well, round is a shape
FEB 28TH
DEADLIFT DAY
warmup
135x10
225x5
315x5
395x3
450x3
510x3
585x1
SPEED RACK PULLS PIN #1 WITH BLACK BANDS (don’t know what the weight is at the top, but can barely hold onto the bar at 405)
135x5
225x3
315x3 (last rep hold to failure)
405x2x2 (last rep each set hold to failure)
HYPEREXTENSIONS WITH BLACK BAND AROUND NECK
5 sets to failure (last rep each set held to failure) wicked pump in lower back
LEG PRESS
12 plates x 20
14 plates x10
16 plates x10
18 plates x 10 then 12 plates x 10 no rest
ABS
standing rope cable crunches x 5 sets to failure… thazzzit!
Ouro sent me a message on Crack-book… may have a line on a bench shirt to try :))
Ouro sent me a message on Crack-book… may have a line on a bench shirt to try :))
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Not just a line on a shirt but from one of the best benchers in the country. It comes with big bench vibes.[/quote]
Could you find one for me, O? I could sure use a shirt with big bench vibes.
Ouro got me in contact with a super guy… freakin’ monster… goes by W.E.C. on these boards and he lives within about an hour of me, but 20 minutes or so from where I work. Got invited to train at his gym to learn a thing or two… damn excited I am, especially after training alone for so long.
Anyways… I will just have to find the time to make it over there…
RAW BENCH DAY 5/3/1 (KINDA)
135x2x10
230x3
265x3
295x5
305x3- then 225 x12 no rest
REVERSE BAND BENCH (ORANGE)
315x3
365x2
385x2
405x1
415x1
CLOSE GRIP CHINS (PALMS FACING EACH OTHER)
5 sets to failure
BARBELL SHRUGS
315x20
405x2x15
495x2x10
315 to failure
CLOSE GRIP (tricep) BENCH
135x20
225x2x10
245x10
265x5
285x3
305x1
315x1 then 225 to failure
TRICEP CABLE PUSHDOWNS
5 sets to failure, last set triple drop set from whole stack to failure
[quote]bunny7568 wrote:
Ouro got me in contact with a super guy… freakin’ monster… goes by W.E.C. on these boards and he lives within about an hour of me, but 20 minutes or so from where I work. Got invited to train at his gym to learn a thing or two… damn excited I am, especially after training alone for so long.
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I feel like a powerlifting match maker
I figured you worked close to his place. Definately make time. The training is great and the company is even better. See if you can get an invite into his hot tub. I haven’t yet.
awesome stuff. training with stronger people makes you stronger. I attribute my 705 geared pull last night to happening only because, after I failed, a trainer partner got 800 raw. there was no way I was leaving the gym without at least getting 700
