Saturday - 04/29/06
Squat with old Titan that I cut the straps off - kinda like briefs now I guess
45x8; 45x6; 135x5; 185x4; 225x3; 275x2; 315x1(Belt); 365x1(Belt/Wraps); 405x1(Belt/Wraps); 455x1(Belt/Wraps)-HARD!
500xWALKOUT - very heavy & I had a hard time getting my feet into my proper stance; not happy with way it felt on my back or the lack of strength on my part in getting into the proper width stance!
Power Rack Bench Press with PINK band doubled around my back - 45x8; 45x6; 105x8; 145x6; 195x4; 235x2; 265x1x2
I am going to have my own contest next Saturday since I can’t make it to Texas. Here are what I think my attempts will be:
SQUAT - last warm-up with 375
1st - 415
2nd - 450
3rd - 465-475
BENCH PRESS - last warm-up with 275
1st - 305
2nd - 320
3rd - 330-340
DEADLIFT - last warm-up with 455
1st - 500
2nd - 540
3rd - 550-575
I will use RDC’s Genesis Suit/Inzer Wraps & Lever Belt in the Squat; I will use an Inzer HDHP Shirt/Wrestling Singlet in the BP; I will wear RDC’s Genesis Suit in the Deadlift with my good-luck Adidas Wrestling Shoes and no belt. I hope to have 2 State/1National Referee to officiate.
[quote]QuarterTonner wrote:
Saturday - 04/29/06
Squat with old Titan that I cut the straps off - kinda like briefs now I guess
45x8; 45x6; 135x5; 185x4; 225x3; 275x2; 315x1(Belt); 365x1(Belt/Wraps); 405x1(Belt/Wraps); 455x1(Belt/Wraps)-HARD!
500xWALKOUT - very heavy & I had a hard time getting my feet into my proper stance; not happy with way it felt on my back or the lack of strength on my part in getting into the proper width stance!
Power Rack Bench Press with PINK band doubled around my back - 45x8; 45x6; 105x8; 145x6; 195x4; 235x2; 265x1x2
I am going to have my own contest next Saturday since I can’t make it to Texas. Here are what I think my attempts will be:
SQUAT - last warm-up with 375
1st - 415
2nd - 450
3rd - 465-475
BENCH PRESS - last warm-up with 275
1st - 305
2nd - 320
3rd - 330-340
DEADLIFT - last warm-up with 455
1st - 500
2nd - 540
3rd - 550-575
I will use RDC’s Genesis Suit/Inzer Wraps & Lever Belt in the Squat; I will use an Inzer HDHP Shirt/Wrestling Singlet in the BP; I will wear RDC’s Genesis Suit in the Deadlift with my good-luck Adidas Wrestling Shoes and no belt. I hope to have 2 State/1National Referee to officiate.[/quote]
QuarterTonner,
I’m going to Killeen next week on saturday,I live 2.5 hous from there.my training partner and I can’t wait.Work was real bust this week,so I backed off training a bit.Not to mention three kids in little league.But I love it and I’m blessed.
Today is bench day and seeing you put up those numbers inspires me.You know from competing in the past that set up in the squat is all important.I know you will rise to the challenge!I pull in a wrestling singlet and a snug belt,in a conventional stance.I bench in a Inzer single ply blast shirt.I squat in a Titan centurion and groove briefs.
Keep the focus bro!TRAIN HARD! Jimmy T
QuarterTonner,
Sat-Bench
1x8x95
1x8x135
1x5x155
1x3x185
1x3x205
2x2x225
Pause reps
1x5x205
1x5x185
Incline BP
3x3x185
DB BP
3x5x85
Flys
3x8x55
DipsBW+25
3x5
Close grip BP
3x4x185
Tri Pushdowns
2x25x80
Squats Sunday
1x8x135
1x5x225
1x3x315
1x2x405
1x5x455
1x8x405
Had more left in me at 455 & 405
Biceps
EZ Bar curls
1x8x90
1x5x110
1x5x130
1x5x150
DB curls
1x8x50
1x8x60
1x5x70
Cable curls
2x25x80
Big work week coming up.Killeen on saturday,Yankee and Rangers on Sunday with all the family.Can’t wait! TRAIN HARD! Jimmy T
Jimmy,
Awesome you still find time to train and juggle family and life’s obligations/resposibilities!!!
Monday - 05/01/06
Pull-ups - BWx30; BWx20; BWx10
Dips - BWx30; BWx20; BWx10
I will Squat and BP tomorrow working up to my openers and 1 assistance exercise for each. Wed/Thurs I will get in a shoulder and maybe a bi/tri workout. Friday just take it easy. Saturday, that will be true test; too bad it couldn’t happen in Killeen the following sat.
Wednesday - 05/03/06
Press behind the Neck - 45x10x2; 95x8; 135x5; 185x3; 225x3(Push Presses)
DB Cleans - 40x10; 60x10; 80x8x2
20 min/walk with dogs
Thursday Night-BW-184
Back & Biceps
Deadlifts
1x5x135
1x5x225
1x5x315
1x8x365
My hand is healing great!
Chins
3x5xBW + 25lbs.
T-Bar Rows
3x5x225
Seated cable rows
3x5x200
Lat pulls
3x5x200
Bicep
DB Curls
3x5x55
Cable Curls
3x15x70
We are ready to travel to Killeen on saturday morning.I will talk with you over the weekend.TRAIN HARD! Jimmy T
[quote]QuarterTonner wrote:
Saturday - 04/29/06
Squat with old Titan that I cut the straps off - kinda like briefs now I guess
45x8; 45x6; 135x5; 185x4; 225x3; 275x2; 315x1(Belt); 365x1(Belt/Wraps); 405x1(Belt/Wraps); 455x1(Belt/Wraps)-HARD!
500xWALKOUT - very heavy & I had a hard time getting my feet into my proper stance; not happy with way it felt on my back or the lack of strength on my part in getting into the proper width stance!
Power Rack Bench Press with PINK band doubled around my back - 45x8; 45x6; 105x8; 145x6; 195x4; 235x2; 265x1x2
I am going to have my own contest next Saturday since I can’t make it to Texas. Here are what I think my attempts will be:
SQUAT - last warm-up with 375
1st - 415
2nd - 450
3rd - 465-475
BENCH PRESS - last warm-up with 275
1st - 305
2nd - 320
3rd - 330-340
DEADLIFT - last warm-up with 455
1st - 500
2nd - 540
3rd - 550-575
I will use RDC’s Genesis Suit/Inzer Wraps & Lever Belt in the Squat; I will use an Inzer HDHP Shirt/Wrestling Singlet in the BP; I will wear RDC’s Genesis Suit in the Deadlift with my good-luck Adidas Wrestling Shoes and no belt. I hope to have 2 State/1National Referee to officiate.[/quote]
sounds like good conservative openers, with reasonable jumps based on what your trianing has been going like. i see you having a 9 for 9 day. good luck big man!
[quote]QuarterTonner wrote:
HT - since I’m not going to the contest, I’m backing off a notch. Still training, but not pushing so hard - maybe good or bad, I’m not sure yet. I still plan on getting my lifts done in front of 3 judges in May - either at a sanctioned contest or inviting them to my garage. When at home, I feel less pressure - I perform better in the garage than at a contest most of the time. I’m comfortable/secure in familiar surroundings; the contest throws me off some, I’m not sure why or whether I’ll ever change at this stage of my life.
I find I have more pysche at a contest but too many distractions. Getting in line for warm-ups; time bet. last warm-up and first attempt not always optimal, timing of wrapping etc, commands, music being played etc. Most of the time I’m by myself with no coach so I bring this upon myself; with help there is less distractions.
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this sounds soo familiar Art! it’s very much how i feel about competing at this stage in my life too.
HT & Jimmy,
Thanks for your continuous encouragement and suggestions!!!
I don’t know why, but today(Friday) I’m nervous and edgy! Yesterday all I did was jog/walk with the dogs, in fact it was more walking 'cause it was hot and the dogs were foaming at the mouth.
When I don’t work out regularly, I get depressed and moody; that’s how I feel today even though I know I have some heavy lifting to do tomorrow. With only two real workouts and 1 BS one this week, I feel like I needed to do more.
My weight this morning after a healthy dump was 196.25. I will be eating normally today + adding creatine at all three main meals.
Tomorrow I hope to be close to 198 and since I’m not nursing any aches or pains, a 9 for 9 day would be nice! I’m disappointed in my potential squat numbers but happy with all the rest.
As soon as the ‘mini meet’ finishes, I will post the ‘results’. THANKS AGAIN for all your help and kind words!
Art
QT,
I’ll be thinking about you on saturday.
Focus,determination,love for the sport will drive you towards your goals!The desire lies deep inside you,and you will rise to the challenge.Best of lifting to you brother!You gotta believe!Lift strong and hard!Jimmy T
Saturday - 05/06/06
Weighed 197.75 at 7:00AM
Only 1 Nat. Referee & 1 State Referee
Felt good and rested
Began squat warm-ups at 7:30AM
1st Squat - 415 Easy Effort/Hard to breathe!
2nd Squat - 465 Hard Lift/Even harder to breathe & got a bad tension headache and neck spasms!!!
3rd Squat - Passed
Lesson learned - I need to wear full gear 2-3 workouts prior to meet to get used to incresed pressures
Took 15 minute break
Bench Press
1st BP - 300 EASY!
2nd BP - 325 EASY!
3rd BP - 335 EASY!
Took a 4th outside contest - 345 EASY LIFT/Hard last 1" lockout!
Took 15 minute break
Deadlift
1st DL - 505 - SLOW & STEADY!
2nd DL - 555 - SLOW & Body was shaking!
3rd DL - 575 - GUTBUSTER!!!
Tried a 4th attempt outside contest - 600 only went slightly below knees!
Total contest time 7:30-10:00
Writing this post at 7:00 PM and am really sore and knees and other joints ache real bad; advil and aspirin no help! Even iced lower back, neck and knees; felt great until I took ice off then pain/soreness returned.
I know only 2 judges present, but I feel confident all my lifts were within the rules!
Have been up all night - can’t sleep! BODY SORE ALL OVER!!!
It’s 2:00 AM Sunday and I am online 'cause the soreness is so bad I can’t fall asleep yet. Was hoping my eyes would get tired from computer monitor and I will try again at 2:15
QuarterTonner,
Back from Killeen and the lifting was outstanding.Going to Ameriquest Field to the Yankee/Ranger game today for Little League day.I met Melinda,she was judging and is a very nice lady.I followed A.Byas as he is my competition at M3 181.The 198 class rocked too!You would have been right in the thick of it all.Your lifts were awesome and that deadlift of yours is well on it’s way to 600.That soreness feels sooo… good!Congradulations on your lifts and I’ll talk with you during the week.TRAIN HARD! Jimmy T
THANKS JIMMY!!!
NOW IT"S YOUR TURN TO GET DOWN TO BUSINESS!!!
solid work Art, was a bit surprised by the trouble you had with the squat, but you are a stud anyhoo for sacking up and givins a limit sqaut a ride, something i am not about to do anytime soon! good work, keep posting!
THANKS HT!!!
Saturday - 05/13/06
Took dogs for 2 mile jog/walk
Took weekend off from lifting entirely; Saturday just had too many things to juggle and Sunday was Mother’s Day and I didn’t want to be selfish!
Not sure if I’m going to continue this thread…the contest is over; I didn’t go but took a mini meet in my garage. I was happy about most aspects & disappointed in my squat, especially the massive headache - I’m worried my pressure was too high. I usually train differently in the Summer. I don’t follow a regular routine. I pretty much do exercises I never normally include in my PL workouts. When I squat, I do it for high reps, usually 20’s and hopefully working up to 405-455 range by Summer’s end. I don’t BP, but I substitute more inclines and declines and more overhead stuff. I continue to DL once per month and I work to failure, whatever weight that happens to be. Usually I’m fatigued because the jumps are small near the end of the workout and it seems I do a lot of singles within 25-40 pounds of each other until I fail. I try to hit my abs more from all angles and I continue pulling the chain and jog/walking. My wife says I should try to find a local PL or OL meet in the fall.
I will check HT’s thread consistently as I find the workouts you do very original and I get some good ideas I like to incorporate in my own workouts from him.
Jimmy, keep up the good work and knock 'em dead at the contest. Train hard and safe!
QuarterTonner,
Last week was very busy at work and this week is rocking too!Didn’t forget about you bro.
5/11-Thursday-Deadlifts
1x8x135
1x8x225
2x10x315
Chins
3x6xBW-184+25lbs.
Bench- Sat-5/13
1x8x95
1x8x135
1x5x175
1x3x210
1x1x235
1x5x205
Squats-Mon-5/16
1x8x135
1x8x225
1x5x315
1x3x405
1x3x455
1x3x500
Training has been going well.My work is busy and I’m not sure if I can get to the Nationals.In any event, I will train like I’m going. The shoulder feels great and my bench is coming back.QT keep posting bro.TRAIN HARD! Jimmy T
Past week did exercises i haven’t done in awhile & utilized the Swiss ball when appropriate.
Workouts were short in length and fun for the most part…this week looks like more of the same + more running/jogging/walking
QT,
Good to her from you.I bet that jogging and high rep stuff feels different.Training is going well and work is crazy busy.TRAIN HARD! Jimmy T