[quote]mrodock wrote:
Another great session, like clockwork.
Are you going to try and use your legs a little more when you get back to deadlifting?[/quote]
What is this Deadlifting thing you speak of?
05/12/09 - Recovery Stuff
A) Ice
Elbowsx15min
Kneesx15min
Shouldersx15min
B) Contrast Shower
60sec hot/40sec cold x4
I spent a little longer on the cold cycle because I wanted to hit my lower back for longer.
[quote]Modi wrote:
05/12/09 - Recovery Stuff
A) Ice
Elbowsx15min
Kneesx15min
Shouldersx15min
B) Contrast Shower
60sec hot/40sec cold x4
I spent a little longer on the cold cycle because I wanted to hit my lower back for longer.[/quote]
…and you don’t mind the frightened turtle effect.
I saw your latest squat video. Looked hard there in the end. You have shown determination and effort. For this you will be rewarded. Most respect!
– stallion
[quote]Modi wrote:
Hanley wrote:
Oh shit… it’s almost game time.
Got a number in your head?
Yes, and it starts with a 6.
But I hate to make predictions. Last time I just wanted to hit 550 or better, and ended up with 585, so I’ll leave it at that.
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I know what number I have in my head, and it will be quite impressive Modi. After you hit it, make sure you take a long rest (after Nationals, of course).
[quote]novaeer wrote:
Modi wrote:
I spent a little longer on the cold cycle because I wanted to hit my lower back for longer.
…and you don’t mind the frightened turtle effect.
[/quote]
Haha!
[quote]stallion wrote:
I saw your latest squat video. Looked hard there in the end. You have shown determination and effort. For this you will be rewarded. Most respect!
– stallion
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Thanks Stallion! 1 session left, then I’ll come to collect my rewards…
[quote]undesired08 wrote:
I know what number I have in my head, and it will be quite impressive Modi. After you hit it, make sure you take a long rest (after Nationals, of course).
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Hopefully I won’t dissapoint. And I told you, no breaks. Although I will probably ease up on the Squats and focus on one of my other lifts for a while. That way you can catch up.
[quote]Modi wrote:
undesired08 wrote:
I know what number I have in my head, and it will be quite impressive Modi. After you hit it, make sure you take a long rest (after Nationals, of course).
Hopefully I won’t dissapoint. And I told you, no breaks. Although I will probably ease up on the Squats and focus on one of my other lifts for a while. That way you can catch up.[/quote]
That “catch up” will only happen if 5x5’s do miracles for my squat. I don’t think that will happen. Now, when I run Smolov again this winter…
Focus on this last session. Knock it out of the park, then get honed in on next week. You got it in the bag!
05/13/09 - Bench & Rehab Stuff
A) Bench Press (all reps paused)
…275x1
330x3x5
B) Foam Roller
Everythingx10
C) Lacrosse Ball
Shouldersxlots
I said I wasn’t going to do anything but Squat this week, but I feel so much better than last week, it’s ridiculous. I’m just hoping to have maintained my Bench over these past 10 weeks.
My shoulder is feeling very good as well. Just did a lot of torture w/foam roller and lacrosse ball.
[quote]undesired08 wrote:
That “catch up” will only happen if 5x5’s do miracles for my squat. I don’t think that will happen. Now, when I run Smolov again this winter…
Focus on this last session. Knock it out of the park, then get honed in on next week. You got it in the bag![/quote]
There’s nothing wrong with 5x5’s. One of the best combinations for strength and size as far as I’m concerned. How many months are you taking between Smolov runs?
I’ve got a couple pretty easy (no stress) couple of days between now and Friday. I’m pretty dialed in on that last session, then I can start thinking about next week.
[quote]Modi wrote:
undesired08 wrote:
There’s nothing wrong with 5x5’s. One of the best combinations for strength and size as far as I’m concerned. How many months are you taking between Smolov runs?
I’ve got a couple pretty easy (no stress) couple of days between now and Friday. I’m pretty dialed in on that last session, then I can start thinking about next week.[/quote]
5x5 did wonders for my bench. I actually had to stop doing it cause my bench got too close to my squat. This is the first time I have done it for squat, so I don’t know if I will get the same kind of results. We will see in 6 weeks.
I will do a 5x5 or 3x3 variation in preparation for my next two meets, July and October. If I get thru those two with little to no injuries, I will hit another rotation soon after that. I’m not sure if it will be just one phase or the whole thing. We will see when we get there.
[quote]undesired08 wrote:
5x5 did wonders for my bench. I actually had to stop doing it cause my bench got too close to my squat. This is the first time I have done it for squat, so I don’t know if I will get the same kind of results. We will see in 6 weeks.
I will do a 5x5 or 3x3 variation in preparation for my next two meets, July and October. If I get thru those two with little to no injuries, I will hit another rotation soon after that. I’m not sure if it will be just one phase or the whole thing. We will see when we get there.
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Well, if I could get my Bench close to my Squat with 5x5, I’d be a happy man!
So, what you’re saying is that I have until late fall before I have to do Smolov again?
05/14/09 - Recovery stuff
A) Foam Roll
everythingx10
B) Eat
x lots
[quote]Modi wrote:
undesired08 wrote:
Well, if I could get my Bench close to my Squat with 5x5, I’d be a happy man!
So, what you’re saying is that I have until late fall before I have to do Smolov again?[/quote]
Did I say I was running Smolov again? I meant to say I think Smolov sucks and I will never do another rotation…
Crap, not even my 7 year old believes that.
Rock and roll bro. Finish the program and show us who’s boss!!
Are you gonna test after you’ve done it or wait til you’re on the platform?
[quote]undesired08 wrote:
Did I say I was running Smolov again? I meant to say I think Smolov sucks and I will never do another rotation…
Crap, not even my 7 year old believes that.
[/quote]
Heheh…
[quote]Hanley wrote:
Rock and roll bro. Finish the program and show us who’s boss!!
Are you gonna test after you’ve done it or wait til you’re on the platform?[/quote]
I’ll test it towards the end of next week. Then I’ll post the PR video in the Strength Sports forum, thank all of my pretend sponsors, and not answer any questions that are asked of me. That’s my plan anyways.
[quote]Modi wrote:
I’ll test it towards the end of next week. Then I’ll post the PR video in the Strength Sports forum, thank all of my pretend sponsors, and not answer any questions that are asked of me. That’s my plan anyways.[/quote]
Wow, Modi’s going to big time us.
[quote]novaeer wrote:
Wow, Modi’s going to big time us.[/quote]