Today I did the impossible, and got a full refund on a year-long contract that I paid upfront. Those douchebags patronized me, instead of accepting the more than generous deal I laid out ($50 refund after being there 2 months) that went completely according to their contract. They will be getting a nice message from my credit card company haha, and I will be building a home gym soon.
I’m not sure what to get yet - top considerations are Rogue/MDUSA half racks and a TDS rack that’s much cheaper. I basically need a rack that can move around the US with me over the next decade, deal with low noise and low height restriction, has pullup/dip options, and possibly a landmine attachment. I already have most everything else I need.
9/21/13
got really sick yesterday for the first time in years - it didn’t bother my bench workout because the #s were so low lol. Today I caffeinated myself up and had the strength, but all my erectors were killing me even at 135, so I stopped early.
40 mins recumbent bike
deadlift - still oly shoe conventional
worked up to 305 for a double - wasn’t fast but wasn’t hard at all
wg pullups
50
I’m going to have to hit the same weights next week, but do the speed and accessory work. The Coan/Phillippi cycle looks fun
[quote]browndisaster wrote:
beating AC Revelations[/quote]
Ever played Hitman? I love going around and beating up all the innocent people.
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AC is one of my absolute favorites. I beat 1, 2, brotherhood, and revelations 2 months ago. Make sure you get the best armor early in revelations. I am waiting for the price to drop on 3 so I can buy it. Black Flag looks awesome as well. 2 is my favorite.
Also, I too am looking to start building a home gym. I am tired of my big box gym’s attitude toward its customers.
Hitman looks fun, I played the first one I think for a bit. AC 3 so far sucks lol, the first 15% or so of the game is a drawn out series of training and cutscene pieces. I got it used for $17 at game stop though. I’m. Probably wait to get black flag.
build a home gym! I’m planning mine out now, and while the prices are adding up, it’s something that I’ll use forever and will pay for itself in a few years. Even if I move to an apt in a year, I’ll take the setup with me.
9/22/13
Bench 190 8x4
Supersetted light machine back work with each set
I feel guilty for missing two days of training. I’ve officially spent more time looking at equipment than using it the past week lol
officially got my money back for the year-long gym membership. I’ll be training at home for the next 2-4 weeks. I’m ordering my custom power rack in two days : ) it will outlive me
[quote]browndisaster wrote:
I feel guilty for missing two days of training. I’ve officially spent more time looking at equipment than using it the past week lol
officially got my money back for the year-long gym membership. I’ll be training at home for the next 2-4 weeks. I’m ordering my custom power rack in two days : ) it will outlive me[/quote]
noo it’s going to take like a month, I got my quote sorted out on Thursday and they haven’t even processed my credit card yet. I think it’ll be here by the end of November lol. I’m getting a nice bar on Monday, and placed an order on Elitefts for some nice accessories. Since smolov benching is going to be dangerous without a proper bench, I’m going to just do the Coan/Philippi deadlift cycle and then just do bodybuilding type upper body work at home.
I’ll update later with what I got. I spent a lot more than anticipated, but I’ll have everything I want for life (minus a bench, still need to upgrade that) and will never get a gym membership as long as I’m in the US : ) total cost still under 1 graduate level course lol
[quote]DSSG wrote:
Hey, Brown, here are is that deadlift I was telling you about.
The first is 380X1, the second is 390X1 quote my message to see the link, and how you feel about it.
Also, awesome that you are getting your equipment soon.[/quote]
didn’t watch 380 because 390 was so fast…you are beating me -_- my training has been shit lazy for the past few weeks so I can only blame myself. set up the laptop and loop videos of you next time I pull
9/28/13 Coan Philippi day 1
deadlift - oly shoes
135 5 I think
185 3
225 3
275 1
305 2
245 8x3
belted for 275 and 305
my form last time felt so natural. Today felt like the usual awkwardness lol. I’ll find my groove next week
3x8 of
a. SLDL 225
b. underhand row 225
c. underhand pullups
d. good mornings 95
The gym setup is coming together. Today I cleaned and organized everything. Tomorrow I’ll post up that excel document with my goals and see how I’m doing. I have a new goal of 50 peasant prowler push sessions before the end of the year.
[quote]DSSG wrote:
Hey, Brown, here are is that deadlift I was telling you about.
The first is 380X1, the second is 390X1 quote my message to see the link, and how you feel about it.
Also, awesome that you are getting your equipment soon.[/quote]
didn’t watch 380 because 390 was so fast…you are beating me -_- my training has been shit lazy for the past few weeks so I can only blame myself. set up the laptop and loop videos of you next time I pull
[/quote]
INB4 your rage causes you to pull 420? If I had some chalk/stronger grip, I bet I could have gotten 405 that day.
[quote]DSSG wrote:
Hey, Brown, here are is that deadlift I was telling you about.
The first is 380X1, the second is 390X1 quote my message to see the link, and how you feel about it.
Also, awesome that you are getting your equipment soon.[/quote]
You have to quote it?[/quote]
Yep. You have to quote my message to see the links, T-Nation doesn’t like photobucket.[/quote]
Good lifts, but hard to see. They looked fast though.[/quote]
Yeah, sorry about that. It was a very bright day, and there was blare in the original video. The phone was also refusing to post/email videos.
@DSSG get some chalk you peasant, also get some straps for your assistance work. Agreed that you have 405 in the bag
@mightymouse do it! if you have patience, you can get 2 300 lb oly sets, some db handles, a power rack, and bench on craigslist for $200. From there you can go to BWTG or whomever and have whatever accessories you want for the rack custom made. Really it’ll pay for itself quickly. I still haven’t been charged for the fancy power rack so maybe it’s a sign I should get something cheaper lol
BTN military
45 15
95 8, 8, 4
my shoulders used to love this, this time my arms felt like they were popping out of my shoulders. bad thoracic mobility? I’m going to try the tennis ball fix in last week’s article
standing supinated curls using EXTREME fat gripz
30 5x8
shrugs w/ 2 sec hold
135 20
185 20
225 20
275 20
225 20
stomach was bleeding from wearing the belt on the 275 deadlift lol, I need to just wear a hoodie with it, or get fat
pullaparts
100 total
all the new equipment has been great so far. I’m getting stuff tomorrow, next week, and then finally the rack probably the week after that, then I’ll be set
