[quote]rephore wrote:
Looking better than last year man. Keep it up.
I see your bench hasn’t improved? It was 275 last year too. [/quote]
I was able to put up 315 once when I visited my bro and trained with him. But since I haven’t been able to do it since nor did I take the time to weigh the weights lol, I will keep it at 275. Bench is my biggest week point, I’m trying to change that now.
Eat more
Hey just a random question, but I noticed your chest pecs are 2 different sizes and shapes. I think the only reason I noticed is that Ive been having the same problem witht hat since ive been developing my chest more…do you notice you have more strength on one side? or anything like that. Also jw what you would contribute to the reason why yours are like that?
Hey just a random question, but I noticed your chest pecs are 2 different sizes and shapes. I think the only reason I noticed is that Ive been having the same problem witht hat since ive been developing my chest more…do you notice you have more strength on one side? or anything like that. Also jw what you would contribute to the reason why yours are like that?
[quote]SeanParent wrote:
Hey just a random question, but I noticed your chest pecs are 2 different sizes and shapes. I think the only reason I noticed is that Ive been having the same problem witht hat since ive been developing my chest more…do you notice you have more strength on one side? or anything like that. Also jw what you would contribute to the reason why yours are like that?[/quote]
for my chest, my strength is equal. There is a small variation between my pecs (size), but not much. It has more to do with the rotation of my shoulders and my shoulder blades. My spine has a jacked up curve to it, so I just have to make sure my shoulders are in the same placement to make everything look even.
[quote]Da Vinci wrote:
optheta wrote:
Da Vinci wrote:
For example on squats, you put your 10 rep max (at the very most) on the bar, do your 10 reps, catch your breath without racking and then slowly grind out reps until you hit 20 reps total.
You don’t necessarily have to keep the weight on your shoulders. You can rack it and rest do 3-4 reps rack then finish it off. Your won’t be missing anything if you rack the weight and rest. Besides as you continue your form will get worse as you go on past 10 reps without adequate rest. I rest my case.
I admit, I’ve had to do that in the past when the world started going black toward the end.
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then that wouldn’t be widowmaker. that’s more of a restpause set. and as far as form turning to shit goes that’s why ill either use a leg press machine, hack squat machine or smith machine for my widowmaker. or rest off on weight used if doing a free weight widowmaker.
as for the op. try incorporating more machines alongside say heavy front squats/machine hack squats and like mentioned above introduce widowmakers on leg day. use a more narrow stance (especially on front squats) and don’t lockout knees at the top makes your sets even more brutal.
smith front squats followed by a leg press or hack squat widowmaker with out locking out of the knees at top is torture:D
[quote]Carlitosway wrote:
then that wouldn’t be widowmaker. that’s more of a restpause set. and as far as form turning to shit goes that’s why ill either use a leg press machine, hack squat machine or smith machine for my widowmaker. or rest off on weight used if doing a free weight widowmaker.
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No shit, that’s why I started it with, “I admit, I’ve done that in the past”, i.e. I’ve been worn out on certain days or chose too heavy a weight and was unable to complete a true widowmaker on back squats and had to use rest pauses.
Your Deadlift-Squat disparity makes me wonder if you’re doing enough quad-dominant legwork. I don’t have a whole lot of personal experience with bringing up weak quads, but I know a lot of people on this forum find front squats to be a lot more effective than back squats for quad development. Have you done much work with those?
[quote]thekast wrote:
Your Deadlift-Squat disparity makes me wonder if you’re doing enough quad-dominant legwork. I don’t have a whole lot of personal experience with bringing up weak quads, but I know a lot of people on this forum find front squats to be a lot more effective than back squats for quad development. Have you done much work with those?[/quote]
I’m probably not doing enough quad-dominant work. It’s been something I’ve been thinking about the past couple of days. That is why Thursday, when I hit legs, I’ll make sure to add in a few more exercises for my quads. Besides the regular squats, lunges and extensions for quads, I’ll add in front squats, and hack squats.
Not too bad overall.
[quote]biggun7997 wrote:
do more variations of dips for your triceps.[/quote]
[quote]belligerent wrote:
underdeveloped in relation to your genetics. [/quote]
Some of these comments are LOL. This was the only good comment:
[quote]LS87 wrote:
time to focus on legs[/quote]
OP: Like Da Vinci said, this is RMP. You can’t be hypersensitive because you’re legs aren’t up to par with the rest of you and someone calls you out on it.
I can’t really see your hamstrings in the picture, but I’m sure they’re decent if you’re pulling 545. Based on the exercises you listed in your routine, I’d take out squats, leg press, lunges, and leg curls, and replace them with front squats, hack squats, split squats, and leg extensions; basically, really hammer your quads. The GHRs and SLDLs will be enough for your hams.
Good physique overall. Do you do reverse lunges? Just a suggestion