Paul, I’m not sure how much this stuff really adds but it’s a lot of fun to use. Like playing with a new toy on Christmas. And I’m feeling pretty good. No major aches or pains.
Like playing with a new toy at Christmas, I think, is the whole point. It’s all a fun life style involving great guys.
Keepin’ it fun Biker. That’s what I’m all about.
11/13
- 4’’ block semi-sumo pulls + 50 lbs of chains 135,225,315,365x3 405x2 455x1 495x4 315x5,5,10
- zercher squats 135,185x5 225,275x3 135x2x10
Hoping to keep my back fresh so I pulled from blocks tonight. Only 19 days out from the meet.
When I get younger I aspire to be as strong as you.
Thanks Biker.
11/15
1a. pause bench barx20 95,135,185,225,275,315,365x3
1a. pause bench + 50 lbs chains 275x5,4 225x5,5
1b. Neutral grip chins BW 3x3, 3x4,3x5,3x6
2. Pushdowns 3 sets
3. DB curls 3 sets
My son has a hockey game tonight so I had to workout when I got home from work. UPS just delivered my bands so I didn’t get to use them.
Tried the bands this morning. I doubled up the bands on each side to get the desired tension. Lifting early on a Saturday is not my favorite thing. I think I underestimated the added weight of the bands. I worked a little too hard and had to stop after squats.
11/18
Squats + average bands barx5,5 145,195,235,284,325,375x3 415x1 325x3x5
I used the light bands today with close grip bench after MP. Just looping the bands like a U had the 120 lb dbs floating off the ground. So I had to trial and error looping the bands around. And don’t try bands with MP. The bar is all over the place.
1a. MP barx20 95,135,155,175,195,215x3 155x15
1b. Chin ups BW and weighed x 8 sets
2. cgb + light bands 135x5 225x3 275x3 225x4x3
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I like to train with bands too. It give a whole different feel. I found you have to be careful though.
Crippler, you’re right it’s a different feel. Actually a little scary at first with the bar wanting to move all over the place. But I think I’m going to like them.
Sent in my openers for the meet just now. Squat 465 bench 365 deadlift 515. Not sure why I’m nervous about these. I do reps with these training.
Elitefts having a sale on bands. I just ordered 3 smaller ones.
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A 415 squat with bands.
Get someone to video your meet lifts.
I was going to ask about a meet; no kidding.
Gym for reps= smart openers. Won’t get a argument around here I don’t think.
You, and your boy, are lifting as I recall; and when ??
Biker, my wife will be videoing my lifts. I’ll only post them if I do well…JK
Eric, I remember reading somewhere that your openers should be something you could lift even if you had the flu. My son injured his back several months ago that required physical therapy and he was out of the gym for a bit. So he’s just really getting back into it now. It will just be me competing on Dec 2nd.
Taking everyone’s lunch money !!!
^That reads about right.
I’m a lover not a fighter. I’ll share lunch with everyone.
11/21
- Semi sumo deadlift 135,225,315x3 365,405x2 455,495,550x1 315x3x5
- Zercher squat 135x5x10
550 felt really heavy. Not sure I’m going to break my meet best of 600.
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550 is heavy for normal people. You were just experiencing a short burst of normal. It’ll pass.