207 to 205 is not a big step…solid… dream big, really it is why we do everything.
corrmhona-that’s what I’m sayin’ yo.
Had to get something in tonight even though I felt like a worn out boot sole.
T-Handle Swings:
100 lbs x 2 sets x 20 reps
ME FatGripz Bench:
45 lbs(Bar) x 20
135 x 10
185 x 3
225 x 1
270 x 1 (I think it’s a recent FatGripz PR-too lazy to look back)
ME Mid-grip Football Bar OHP:
122 x 5
152 x 3
172 x 3
Decided this was enough for tonight because tomorrow will be DE Squats and back work and Friday is DE Bench day. Feel like a slug.
Can I tag along even if I’m not 35? There’s some great stuff going on in here!
[quote]gorillavanilla wrote:
Feel like a slug.[/quote]
Wednesdays will do that to you. Nice work getting out there and getting some shit done!
With the heat your out working in you are a rock just getting in the gym. I literally wouldn’t. Do you have AC in your workout area at least?
Chobbs: I don’t know, hanging around with old farts, you might get ben gay on you and that smell doesn’t wash out easily… 
[quote]corrmhona wrote:
With the heat your out working in you are a rock just getting in the gym. I literally wouldn’t. Do you have AC in your workout area at least?
Chobbs: I don’t know, hanging around with old farts, you might get ben gay on you and that smell doesn’t wash out easily… ;)[/quote]
You guys are in your primes
[quote]gorillavanilla wrote:
Thanks Dave. Me wants more. I’m thinking about dropping to 205 lbs bodyweight and competing in IPF, USAPL, and such federations. If I can get up to around 700 lbs on my squat and close to that on my deads while improving my bench I will be in contention for a top spot. If powerlifting ever makes it to the Olympics then qualifying will most likely come through an IPF comp so that’s a dream in the back of my head. I’m a dreamer and the kid in me still has the desire.[/quote]
You should absolutely compete. Where did the 205 come from?
chobbs-Welcome, good to have young blood.
kpsnap-I’m just loosing weight because work is so intense. The heat is melting fat off me like butter and my accounts have increased a little which makes for more weighted cardio and may hours of heavy perspiration.
corrmhona-I lift in my garage and all I have is small stand fan for keeping some circulation in the steel cage. Standing in front of the fan after a set can be like heaven and occasionally I get a blast of wind that feels like nirvana.
Thanks Wiex, it felt good to move some weight.
I start to fade when it gets into the 80’s. Just sayin’… 
intrigued by the OHP with the FB bar…neutral grip? Hits the tris a bit more?
Matty-The OHP with the FB bar works great. I like the neutral grip position for a change up to the conventional bar and yes I think the triceps get more work. I think the neutral grip is a little more comfortable for any pressing and my shoulders feel slightly better pressing this way but the football bar takes getting used to as it’s a little awkward to OHP with.
In other news, I worked another extremely hot day for many hours in the sun which completely fried me. I could not get the energy or drive to lift, as I was supposed to, tonight. I am totally sapped so tomorrow I will combine lifting DE days and hopefully be recovered enough to throw some weight around.
Finally got some lifting done last night:
T-Handle Swings:
100 lbs x 2 sets x 20 reps
DE Wide Stance Squats(45 seconds btwn sets):
135 x 10
225 x 5
335 x 8 sets x 3 reps
ME Zercher Pin Squats (Starting at knee-26 lbs Zercher/Front Squat Harness):
161 x 5
251 x 5
341 x 3
431 x 3
501 x 3(Current PR)
DE Bench Press:
135 x 10
185 x 8 sets x 3 reps(Alternating Grips-close, medium, wide-1 min rest btwn sets):
ME SlingShot Bench:
225 x 5
275 x 2
330 lbs x Fail (I pushed it 2/3 of the way up but couldn’t finish-next time; I think 5 pounds too heavy)
This was a very get-er-done lifting session but hopefully I will get back on schedule next week(Monday).
[quote]MattyXL wrote:
intrigued by the OHP with the FB bar…neutral grip? Hits the tris a bit more?[/quote]
Try bb rows with a fatbar. Whole new level of this is gonna hurt tomorrow.
Which slingshot do you have?
Chobbs-I have a red SlingShot, which I think is the regular model. Too lazy to look at it right now but I’ll check to see if it has a specific label name.
hawkcapt1912-I will try BB rows with my Fat Gripz since I don’t have a fatbar. I bet I will have to use a much lighter weight.
[quote]gorillavanilla wrote:
DE Wide Stance Squats(45 seconds btwn sets):
135 x 10
225 x 5
335 x 8 sets x 3 reps
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I take it, the hammy is feeling better. Looked like a really solid session all the way through man. Nice work!
Once more, those were some monster zerchers.
Thanks Crippler.
Tonight was challenging because my 3 year old wanted to play while I was lifting, she demanded to come to the garage with me. She did some 5 lbs Kettlebell squats and some good hangs from my pullup bar. Then between sets I was treated to my girl’s restaurant game and demands to try my lat pull down machine. I also lifted:
T-Handle Swings:
100 lbs x 2 sets x 20 reps
ME Safety Bar Squats:
155 x 10
245 x 5
335 x 3
425 x 1
475 x 1
Goodmornings:
135 x 10
225 x 3 sets x 6 reps(Testing out the hammy-Felt good but I was exhausted)
DE Stiff-legged Pin(At Mid-Shin) Deadlifts:
135 x 5
225 x 5
350 x 12 sets x 2 reps(3 minutes total 12 sets time-Approximately 1 set every 15 seconds)
Hanging Leg Raises:
2 sets x 15 reps
My right hammy was feeling a bit worn and the previous pulled muscle gave a slight protest near the end of the 3 minutes of deads but all went well.
You’re one strong mother