He did a nice write up in hos log about his last comp. He has a pretty low tolerance for bullshit on here so he just pops in and out…lol
Hey man, you’re a talented craftsman! I admire your work. I also have a homemade row bench very similar to yours; what did you use for the padding?
2" Rebond Foam
Or you could use carpet padding and glue 3 or 4 layers together.
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Feb 18
Rower
20 min 3477 meters
Avg 2.52.5 per 500 meters.
1 Mile Stroll
You are a beast one one_two…I wish you luck at the Arnold Sir!
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@corstijeir I know you are powerlifter, but you are really great at spotting things in a form check. You really helped me with my bench. Thank you! You see anything that stands out here?
@One_Two I’d probably push the log a bit further back over my head. Seems to still be slightly out in front stressing the front delts a lot more than they should be.
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Thanks man. I’ll give it a shot this Sunday.
I’m curious how out in front I was pushing it before then. A 200# front raise sounds pretty bad ass, though a horribly inefficient way to press
@timber Thanks bud. I’m going to give 'em hell
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Feb 19
Push 2
Had a frustrating day at Job #1. Couple people that have been slowly pissing me off all came to a head today. Probably end up having a meeting with the owner tomorrow, but at this point I don’t care.
Blew off some steam with the training session. I do miss my heavy bag some days.
Bench Press
225 X 6 (102kg)
240 X 6 (108.5kg)
295 X 6 +1+1+1 (133.5kg) The ugly rep fest continues. 35-40 sec rest between clusters
Seated Dumbbell Press
R - 90 X 11 (All time Rep Pr), 90 X 7 (40.5kg)
L - 90 X 6 (Tie Rep PR), 90 X 5
Shoulders were cooked so only did two sets.
Close Grip Bench Press
Some asshole left 295 on the bar. I saw the 35 and 45 from the side and forgot all about that other 45 behind them…
295 X 1 - (That was heavy) (133.5kg)
205 X 16 - 90 sec rest (93 kg)
205 X 12 - 90 sec rest
205 X 10
Was very wore out. Plopped down in a recliner and didn’t move for a while.
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Haha. Damn that asshole. I run into him every day too.
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Did you get his name? He’s been causing me grief for 30 years 
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That bastard has been at my house too!
@hardartery would be down for some 200lb front raises 
What kind of work do yoo do?
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Job 1 - Auto CAD Drafter 5:45 -14:00 M-F
Squeak in a training session
Job 2 - 3d Modeler/ Welder/ Fixer of Problems. 15:00 - 18:00 MWT Sometimes S&S though not often.
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did you compete at the big tex winter rumble event last january? You look familiar. What part of Texas are you in?
Kick some ass at the Arnold, man! I might see you there, think I’m gonna book tickets today.
I did. I was the one who made all the equipment for the disabled division. I figured out who you were afterwards form one of your posts about Mike
I thought it was pretty funny that before every event I showed how to do it, told the judges how to judge it then competed… And I still didn’t end up in first.
I was also in a people are awesome video back in 2017, which random people somehow recognize me from.
I’m northwest Of DFW in Wise County.
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small world! well, good to see you on here, I’ll be following your log. My next show is the Ronnie in April, trying to earn a spot at the Arnold next year!
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oh, and I’m curious about what you made. Do you have a company that does that sort of thing, or is it like just stuff you do in your own garage? I own a metal fabrication company in Garland, I’ve fixed a lot of stuff for Metroflex Plano, and made a few implements myself!
I made the power rack for the OHP, the husafell stone and the platforms for the kegs and sand bags for the Big Tex. I have something a step above the average garage but well beneath an actual metal shop. My dad’s company makes and installs pallet racking and shelving.
I had my own company doing wood work for a couple of years, but it was to much paper work for me so went back to working for the man.
You wouldn’t happen to be J & A would you? I worked with a guy who said he welded for them for a bit.
I’ve made everything in my gym expect the pull down machine I currently have. Though I did make two before, but could never get them to come out the way I wanted. I’ve also made 2 power racks, row bench, dip bars, pull up bar, made a car dead lift frame once, Hercules hold, another much worse power rack which has probably been resmelted in china by now. 2,3 & 4" axle, Football bar, zig zag bar, and a preacher curl bench.
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Feb 20
Pull 2
Shoulder continues to get better, I’d say its back to 90 percent or so.
Football Bar Rows
225 X 12 (102kg)
225 X 10
225 X 10
(Hands really hurt today, not sure why. Had problems with them during my warm up)
Pull Over machine (One arm back and forth)
50 x 50 (22.5kg)
70 x 20 - 60 sec rest (31.5 kg)
70 X 10 +10 with both arms
Tried some Poundstone Prone Curls (Laid on my row bench)
Bar (45#) X 100 (20kg)
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Now you’re just showin off…lol
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