I agree about those RDLs. That’s really good work.
I think there’s a lot of ways to skin the strength cat. I think that for the vast majority of us the key is to simply be consistent in our training and we’ll get stronger.
james
I like the “whatever I wanted as long as it’s hard” approach. Super job on the RDL’s git especially after the ME squats…nice.
[quote]atypical1 wrote:
I agree about those RDLs. That’s really good work.
I think there’s a lot of ways to skin the strength cat. I think that for the vast majority of us the key is to simply be consistent in our training and we’ll get stronger.
james[/quote]
Thanks. I’ll have to check but I think it is a 30lb PR. Of course, if I check and it’s not I’m going to be pissed 
Agreed. Hard work, perseverance and some kind of plan (pretty much any sensible plan) is most of the battle.
[quote]Led wrote:
I like the “whatever I wanted as long as it’s hard” approach. Super job on the RDL’s git especially after the ME squats…nice.[/quote]
The last rep was definitely a lock it out or shart my pants situation.
Rehbands are here. Kinda pretty. Almost a shame to get them dirty.
My elbow measurement puts me right between a large and an XL. I went with the large to get some compression along with warmth. Pretty snug but should be fine for an entire training session.
Tate Plan, Week 7, ME bench
Flat DB press (3 x 20)
65s x 20, 19, 17
Added:
Deadstop Chain-suspended bench (shoulder width, 2 board height)
135 x 5
185 x 5
205 x 3
185 x 5
Seated DB press
40s x 5 x 10
DB curls
4 x 10
Rehbands worked well. We’ll see of they help my tendonitis. I wouldn’t want them any tighter but no problem wearing them for extended periods.
Hey man, what’s the haps?
It’s “ask Git’s opinion” time once again…
How you feel about rack pulls, and at what height do you think they are most effective?
[quote]Spock81 wrote:
Hey man, what’s the haps?
It’s “ask Git’s opinion” time once again…
How you feel about rack pulls, and at what height do you think they are most effective?[/quote]
Hey missy. Well, there have been lots of personal “haps” (lol) the past few days involving my job (ending in 30 days), wife’s health, dad’s health (broke hip), and a family pet (died). Otherwise, it’s been low key…
I like rack pulls as long as they start below the knee. Otherwise there is no point, really.
I like doing them from boxes (built some for myself) more than from the rack pins since I don’t like whacking the bar on the support and it is easier to keep / get the bar in the right position on each rep.
Since you are in a commercial gym, use those aerobic step things and adjust to the right height.
And, the work you are putting into your DL is really showing. You should be proud.
[quote]giterdone wrote:
[quote]Spock81 wrote:
Hey man, what’s the haps?
It’s “ask Git’s opinion” time once again…
How you feel about rack pulls, and at what height do you think they are most effective?[/quote]
Hey missy. Well, there have been lots of personal “haps” (lol) the past few days involving my job (ending in 30 days), wife’s health, dad’s health (broke hip), and a family pet (died). Otherwise, it’s been low key…
I like rack pulls as long as they start below the knee. Otherwise there is no point, really.
I like doing them from boxes (built some for myself) more than from the rack pins since I don’t like whacking the bar on the support and it is easier to keep / get the bar in the right position on each rep.
Since you are in a commercial gym, use those aerobic step things and adjust to the right height.
And, the work you are putting into your DL is really showing. You should be proud.[/quote]
Wow, first off, so sorry about all that stuff going on! That all sounds very stressful 
Secondly, do you think that RDL’s would have a similar training effect as rack pulls because it’s like a partial movement DL? Or am I way off base? Sometimes I think the effort put into setting up a rack pull place for myself would be more work than the exercise itself, LOL.
And lastly, thanks. I am working really hard, but I have this dream of being able to post a DL video in the personal training records thread and I refuse to let that dream die. So motiviated I am…
[quote]Spock81 wrote:
[quote]giterdone wrote:
[quote]Spock81 wrote:
Hey man, what’s the haps?
It’s “ask Git’s opinion” time once again…
How you feel about rack pulls, and at what height do you think they are most effective?[/quote]
Hey missy. Well, there have been lots of personal “haps” (lol) the past few days involving my job (ending in 30 days), wife’s health, dad’s health (broke hip), and a family pet (died). Otherwise, it’s been low key…
I like rack pulls as long as they start below the knee. Otherwise there is no point, really.
I like doing them from boxes (built some for myself) more than from the rack pins since I don’t like whacking the bar on the support and it is easier to keep / get the bar in the right position on each rep.
Since you are in a commercial gym, use those aerobic step things and adjust to the right height.
And, the work you are putting into your DL is really showing. You should be proud.[/quote]
Wow, first off, so sorry about all that stuff going on! That all sounds very stressful
Secondly, do you think that RDL’s would have a similar training effect as rack pulls because it’s like a partial movement DL? Or am I way off base? Sometimes I think the effort put into setting up a rack pull place for myself would be more work than the exercise itself, LOL.
And lastly, thanks. I am working really hard, but I have this dream of being able to post a DL video in the personal training records thread and I refuse to let that dream die. So motiviated I am… [/quote]
Thanks. It was pretty stressful but the only real issue now is getting my wife sorted out. The rest of it is cool and getting under control.
I don’t think you are off base. They are similar. But with the rack pull you are really only focussing on the concentric (the upward pull) and can use heavier weight. With RDLs you need to do the eccentric, put the brakes on at the bottom and then pull. I find RDLs give me more DOMs. I don’t know which would work best for you. Maybe do them alternating workouts?
You’ll post that video. And your form will be awesome and the weight will be big.
edit: I meant to add that for the rack pulls, you can start above the knee to get the movement down. But over time you should get the bar below your knee since that is where the back really starts to work.
Sorry to hear about all of the stuff going on.
Something tells me your wife is lucky to have you as a rock to lean on.
Nice training up there. How did the elbows feel after using the sleeves?
[quote]cholulalula wrote:
Sorry to hear about all of the stuff going on.
Something tells me your wife is lucky to have you as a rock to lean on.
Nice training up there. How did the elbows feel after using the sleeves?
[/quote]
Thanks cholulalulalulalula…omg, I can’t stop…lulalulalulalula
She’s gone throgh this before. Gives 100% to the company for too long and then has nothing left. Balance is an ongoing battle.
I think the sleeves helped. Arm feels pretty good. I’ll know tonight during squats since that using caused some soreness in my bicep tendon.
[quote]giterdone wrote:
Rehbands are here. Kinda pretty. Almost a shame to get them dirty.
My elbow measurement puts me right between a large and an XL. I went with the large to get some compression along with warmth. Pretty snug but should be fine for an entire training session.
[/quote]
You think it’s bad to get them dirty NOW? Wait until you SMELL them dirty.
Week 7, DE lower day
Box squats
215 x 10 x 2
275 x 2
315 x 2
335 x 2
Dimel deads
135 x 10
185 x 3 x 20
Chins
3 x 8
Good volume on the dimels
Hope the wife is doing better
[quote]lil power wrote:
Good volume on the dimels
Hope the wife is doing better[/quote]
Thanks. Squats felt kinda heavy but the dimels were up 20lbs over last time and no straps.
Wife’s situation is a work in progress. A little better I guess.
Aww git, this wife stuff really sucks
I hate LOL cats and I don’t really post music videos very often, so I kinda suck at trying to cheer people up, BUT I can send positive cyber vibes. <<< >>>
They basically do nothing, but are a nice gesture. Kinda like giving someone a candle for a gift…
[quote]Spock81 wrote:
Aww git, this wife stuff really sucks
I hate LOL cats and I don’t really post music videos very often, so I kinda suck at trying to cheer people up, BUT I can send positive cyber vibes. <<< >>>
They basically do nothing, but are a nice gesture. Kinda like giving someone a candle for a gift…[/quote]
Candle as a gift…I seriously lol’d. Thanks cutie pants.
We have a cruise in a month so that should help. But it’s a loooong time between now and then.
[quote]ddot76 wrote:
[quote]giterdone wrote:
[quote]ddot76 wrote:
Git is gettin’er dun.
RDL’s at 435… after box squatting… you’re an animal!![/quote]
Thanks brother. That’s a compliment from a 500lb DLer![/quote]
435 x 5 is beastly man… BEASTLY![/quote]
x2
Not much more can be said about that.
Speed bench day
Made it through 6 speed sets and 5 sets of 2 with 205. My biceps are fucking killing me. Speed bench is defnitely out for a while.
This problem is not getting better so time to make some changes. I’ll probably switch to more of a bodybuilding approach for a while. Plus, a have a cruise coming up so I might as well take the next month to get hyooge.