Det Azathoth: Ascend(ancy)

Training Training Logs
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Offseason: Week 11, Day 3

  1. Press, Supersetted with Chins -

175x5
200x3
225x1

  1. Standing DB Shoulder Press - 3x75’s
  2. Dips - 3x10, paused and stretch at the bottom
  3. Facepulls - 4x10-25
  4. Cable Preacher Curls - 3xswole
  5. Prowler - 8 Trips of 40 Yards, 90lbs, 60s rest
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Offseason: Week 11, Day 4

  1. Deadlift, Beltless -

475x5
540x3
600x1 - Belted

Reverse Band

705x1
655x3
605x6

  1. Valslide Leg Curls - 3xAMRAP
  2. Seated Cable Row - 3x12
  3. Prowler - 15 40 Yard Trips, 90lbs, 90s Rest
283

Offseason: Week 12, Day 1

  1. Bench Press -

135x5
185x5
225x5

  1. DB Bench Press, Supersetted with Pull Ups - 3x100’s
  2. Blast Strap Push Ups, Supersetted with Lat Pulldowns - 3xfailure
  3. Chest Supported Rows - 3x12
  4. Facepulls - 3x12-15

Deload Week

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You look skinny in the still from that squat video.

Mostly unrelated to your training, but what weight class are you planning on being in at the end of September? I think we have to decide on tuxes soon and I have a feeling that fitting every single one of you guys is going to be a pain in the ass.

285

[quote]buckeye girl wrote:
You look skinny in the still from that squat video.

Mostly unrelated to your training, but what weight class are you planning on being in at the end of September? I think we have to decide on tuxes soon and I have a feeling that fitting every single one of you guys is going to be a pain in the ass.[/quote]

I’m probably going to be back in the 215-220 area by September. I’m putting back on the food bag and gaining weight again.

286

Offseason: Week 12, Day 2

  1. Olympic Squat, Beltless, Paused

225x5
275x5
325x5

  1. Valslide Leg Curls - 3x10
  2. Power runner - 3x10
  3. Hanging Leg Raises
  4. Deload Prowler Work

in and out in about 45min

287

Offseason: Week 12, Day 3

  1. Press, Supersetted with Chins -

95x5
115x5
135x5

  1. Standing DB Shoulder Press - 3x10
  2. Lateral Raises - 3xSwole
  3. DB Rear Raises - 3xSwole
  4. One Arm Preacher Cable Curls - 3x10-20, dropset till Swole

Weight is at 204lbs

288

What cues for the deadlift would you give somebody who has a hard time using his hamstrings (all lower back) and keeping a fixed back angle in the beginning? Perhaps some good cues for “loading” the hamstrings?

Cheers.

289

[quote]infinite_shore wrote:
What cues for the deadlift would you give somebody who has a hard time using his hamstrings (all lower back) and keeping a fixed back angle in the beginning? Perhaps some good cues for “loading” the hamstrings?

Cheers.[/quote]

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/teaching-the-hip-hinge/

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/learn-how-to-hinge-in-three-easy-steps/

290

Hey man, I’ve noticed that you dislike the Westside method for building strength, but you work up to one top set on your main lift. What’s the difference? Not trying to stir the pot, it’s an honest question.

291

[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:
Hey man, I’ve noticed that you dislike the Westside method for building strength, but you work up to one top set on your main lift. What’s the difference? Not trying to stir the pot, it’s an honest question.[/quote]

I’ve been dieting while using 5/3/1 this past cycle. The weight loss affected my strength a little bit, so I only did the prescribe reps as oppose to doing rep maxes.

292

[quote]detazathoth wrote:

[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:
Hey man, I’ve noticed that you dislike the Westside method for building strength, but you work up to one top set on your main lift. What’s the difference? Not trying to stir the pot, it’s an honest question.[/quote]

I’ve been dieting while using 5/3/1 this past cycle. The weight loss affected my strength a little bit, so I only did the prescribe reps as oppose to doing rep maxes.[/quote]

Ah, gotcha. In general, do you prefer a straight set or ramp approach?

293

Offseason: Week 13, Day 1

  1. Bench Press, Supersetted With Pull Ups

265x3
300x3
340x6 PR

Added Slingshot

440x1 PR
455x1 PR

  1. Seated Cable Rows - 3x12
  2. Facepulls - 3x20

Anyone know how to embed Facebook videos onto this site?

294

[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:

[quote]detazathoth wrote:

[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:
Hey man, I’ve noticed that you dislike the Westside method for building strength, but you work up to one top set on your main lift. What’s the difference? Not trying to stir the pot, it’s an honest question.[/quote]

I’ve been dieting while using 5/3/1 this past cycle. The weight loss affected my strength a little bit, so I only did the prescribe reps as oppose to doing rep maxes.[/quote]

Ah, gotcha. In general, do you prefer a straight set or ramp approach? [/quote]

What do you mean?

295

In any case, I guess we’re all going to have to deal with my blurry training videos for now. shrug

296

[quote]detazathoth wrote:

[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:

[quote]detazathoth wrote:

[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:
Hey man, I’ve noticed that you dislike the Westside method for building strength, but you work up to one top set on your main lift. What’s the difference? Not trying to stir the pot, it’s an honest question.[/quote]

I’ve been dieting while using 5/3/1 this past cycle. The weight loss affected my strength a little bit, so I only did the prescribe reps as oppose to doing rep maxes.[/quote]

Ah, gotcha. In general, do you prefer a straight set or ramp approach? [/quote]

What do you mean?[/quote]

I mean, do you normally work up to one top set, or do you generally do several sets at a set weight? Current program aside obviously.

297

[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:

[quote]detazathoth wrote:

[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:

[quote]detazathoth wrote:

[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:
Hey man, I’ve noticed that you dislike the Westside method for building strength, but you work up to one top set on your main lift. What’s the difference? Not trying to stir the pot, it’s an honest question.[/quote]

I’ve been dieting while using 5/3/1 this past cycle. The weight loss affected my strength a little bit, so I only did the prescribe reps as oppose to doing rep maxes.[/quote]

Ah, gotcha. In general, do you prefer a straight set or ramp approach? [/quote]

What do you mean?[/quote]

I mean, do you normally work up to one top set, or do you generally do several sets at a set weight? Current program aside obviously.
[/quote]

Several sets

298

Appreciate the reply. Trying to get opinions on straight sets vs ramping. Tried ws4sb a few times now as personal experimentation and always wind up a little smaller and weaker. The top set thing just doesn’t make sense to me. Good luck with your goals bud.

299

[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:
Appreciate the reply. Trying to get opinions on straight sets vs ramping. Tried ws4sb a few times now as personal experimentation and always wind up a little smaller and weaker. The top set thing just doesn’t make sense to me. Good luck with your goals bud.[/quote]

I always go towards the side that the more volume you can do, the better.

300

[quote]detazathoth wrote:

[quote]Consul wrote:
Carlos, what mental cues do you use when you’re squatting? [/quote]

I’m going to hold off on your question because its going to be a long when I write it[/quote]

Not meaning to nag… but whenever you’re ready, I’d be really interested to hear your thoughts on this.