That’s the most weight I’ve every had on my back, and ties the most I’ve every lifted (on DL’s from stands). Could have gone for more, but why rush things?
Zerchers didn’t hurt my arms as much. I think it might be that I spread the weight along my forearm by crossing my arms more.
Haven’t pulled from the floor in quite a while. I gripped the bar overhand, and used straps on the last set, but I didn’t really them.
[quote]LittleStrick wrote:
Way to load the back, math. How did it feel?
Workouts are looking really good. Indeed, why rush things. They are moving up just fine as it is.[/quote]
[quote]LittleStrick wrote:
Way to load the back, math. How did it feel?
Workouts are looking really good. Indeed, why rush things. They are moving up just fine as it is.[/quote]
sez you.[/quote]
Yeah, yeah… Just because I can’t live by good advice doesn’t mean that I can’t give it or agree with it.
Why not a good idea? Granted, the volume beforehand will bring the poundages down, but it’s still overloading the prime movers and stabilizers which can only help the full range OHPs. Admittedly, I don’t like to do both on the same day myself…
[quote]DaCharmingAlbino wrote:
Why not a good idea? Granted, the volume beforehand will bring the poundages down, but it’s still overloading the prime movers and stabilizers which can only help the full range OHPs. Admittedly, I don’t like to do both on the same day myself…[/quote]
The first time I tried it, I did it in a second workout later in the day after I’d recovered. I got the 140 on that attempt. This time, I could barely budge it. I figured the whole point was heavy loading the top end while actually succeeding on the lift. I started this to try to help move my ohp along. Suggestions welcome!
[quote]DaCharmingAlbino wrote:
Why not a good idea? Granted, the volume beforehand will bring the poundages down, but it’s still overloading the prime movers and stabilizers which can only help the full range OHPs. Admittedly, I don’t like to do both on the same day myself…[/quote]
The first time I tried it, I did it in a second workout later in the day after I’d recovered. I got the 140 on that attempt. This time, I could barely budge it. I figured the whole point was heavy loading the top end while actually succeeding on the lift. I started this to try to help move my ohp along. Suggestions welcome![/quote]
Here’s the cool thing: An isometric at the sticking point for about 6-10 sec is just about as good as actually moving the weight. But if you want to do both the same day, I’d put the partials first and then do the full range stuff. I do partial presses one day and full range another day. That way I get the overloading and keep the full range groove without having either version suffer for it. Purely psychological in my case as I hate to go backward in poundage for any lift at any time, but it keeps me from ever feeling weak(er).
If you keep the partial part of the session short, the nervous activation may even bring your full range lift up for that session. That’s why I like to do a heavy single for the lifts I’m doing on a particular day, because when I do the back off set of 5, I can go heavier than if I had just worked up to a set of 5.
I think it might be time to ditch the ego, and move my focus to the “box squat” and DL from floor.
I’m toying again with the idea of a push pull meet. I’ve been looking for a meet somewhere not too far from St. Louis, probably in the May timeframe. Not really finding much that looks interesting.
Mainly, I’m looking for something, anything to train for. I briefly toyed with the idea of giving one more marathon a shot - specifically the Grandfather Mountain Marathon that finishes at the Highland Games. That would give me the opportunity to see Hel get his medal from royalty. Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately, it has a 5 hour time limit. With this bum knee, I’d be doing a fair amount of walking, and 5 hours is probably beyond my reach.
Anyway, I want to first focus on shedding this fat, then on training for some event. I have no real interest in bodybuilding competition. Something about standing around in a bikini in front of a bunch of guys doesn’t exactly ring my chimes.
Might as well do a push/pull. There is no good or compelling reason not to. And there is real value in having something to train for and something to look forward to. But there isn’t a bikini–the Mantard will have to do.
BEnch 165/7/6/6
on arm DB row 82.5/7/6/6
Ab roll 0/13/13/12
Got my “Power Hooks”, and tried 'em out. Not pleased at all. I got the kind with the wrap around velcro deal. I just couldn’t get a stable hole on them. I tried them with a pair of 50’s, something I knew I could kick up without a problem. I’m real glad I didn’t try anything heavier!
BEnch 165/7/6/6
on arm DB row 82.5/7/6/6
Ab roll 0/13/13/12
Got my “Power Hooks”, and tried 'em out. Not pleased at all. I got the kind with the wrap around velcro deal. I just couldn’t get a stable hole on them. I tried them with a pair of 50’s, something I knew I could kick up without a problem. I’m real glad I didn’t try anything heavier![/quote]
It takes a few sessions until you get used to the extra thickness. Grabbin’ 'em like hell helps. I PR’d on DB floor presses with 110’s using those pups, because I could just unrack from the bar overhead rather then trying to boost them up or lay back with them. I have teeny weeny hands too - my 11 year old son has hands almost as big as mine. Don’t give up on them.
No fair getting stuff right before Christmas. I had to ask Santa for my hooks for Christmas. Your curl strength seems to be increasing. Planks for 50s ain’t shabby, either.
