RBlue's Training Log

Training
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Sorry for the crotch-tastic angle of this vid. If you turn the volume up you can hear me warning my bro not to touch the bar, and his annoyed “I KNOW!”

Today I test my deadlift max, then depending on how I’m feeling I may do some hill sprints as a finisher. It’s been a while.

Prior to yesterday’s training, I did a LOT of lifting at work. We got our weekly beer delivery in, and I was the only person scheduled in the morning who was competent to take care of it (other than the shift leader, but she’s in charge of her own vintage wine section of the store and was busy with other things). So I broke the load down myself. I actually like working on my own, because then I get to do everything my way (yes, I’m a control freak and perfectionist), but all that lifting has left my upper back feeling tight and tired today. I hope it doesn’t negatively affect my deadlift too much!

Tonight, I’m watching sex and the city 2 with a girlfriend. I don’t care what the reviews say, I’m very excited.

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Awesome vid! Your arch got crazy sick there before you settled back down. I don’t think you have a spine…that was almost cat-like! Again…too many clothes, but you’re forgiven b/c you were in a public place. :wink:

Your brother is hot! He’s got nice arms!!!

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Nice benching - congrats! And um, 'bout that squat video… Dat ass! You would be worshipped as a goddess in Brazil.
Enjoy the movie - post a review!

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Crotch-tastic = Fantastic, no matter how you look at it.

BTW- Who are those 2 Betty’s in back? I like the looks of their routine.

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First, that was OUTSTANGING! congrats! I think I was holding my breath until you got it up…

Secondly, Print…I’m insulted, since my name happens to be Betty :wink:

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Nice maxing! I think you could drive with your legs more and, hence, drive your numbers up even higher.

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fuckin A Blue! I was cheering you on for every inch! and your arch is beautiful. You remind me to work on mine. Also having someone set the bar up rather than unracking yourself is a major plus when maxing.

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Greeny - almost cat-like? Nice! Once I get today’s atrocious DL vids up you can see me in some short-shorts if that makes you happy. :wink: I’ll let my bro know he’s got an online admirer - don’t worry, I won’t tell Hungry, lol.

Cal - Thank you!! Now if only it looked as good without clothes on. That’s what hill sprints are for.

Print - I’m glad the vid didn’t offend. Those “2 Betty’s” are one of the trainers and her client - they were resting between sets, cut them some slack! :stuck_out_tongue:

MiM - Thank you! It felt great! I’m hoping next time I test my max I’ll remember to get more leg drive, and I won’t talk my way through the lift, and hopefully that number will go up even more.

Today’s training: Deadlift

=> I felt a little off (tired upper back from work), and didn’t prep myself well for testing my max today. Turned into a craptastic effort, that even my magic belt couldn’t help with. At least I looked hawt in my short shorts and white knee-high soccer socks. :stuck_out_tongue:

75% = 190 lbs x5 => This felt taxing, even after my warm-up. Not a good sign.
85% = 215 lbs x3
95% = 245 lbs x1 => 5 lbs more than my previous 1RM. I got it up, but it was a grind.

Next attempt: 255 lbs
I got my camera for this attempt. First try, got it a couple of inches off the ground, then pussied out. With the camera still rolling, I gathered myself, then tried again. Got it about half way out, before my grip gave out and I had to drop it. This caused my camera to fall on the floor, and somehow all that footage completely disappeared. Boo.

I decided to rest another 5 mins, then try again. One of the guys training squat next to me offered to help videotape that attempt, which was nice, but he missed the start of the lift. This time I got it 3/4 of the way up before my grip gave out - I think if I’d had chalk I could have locked it out. However, the vid shows just how bad my back positioning is through the middle of the lift. ;

At this point, I gave up, racked the weights, and went to sulk on the stationary bike. I was going to do some assistance work, but I was too pissed with myself.

10 mins on the bike, steady state, berating myself for my bad DL form.

Then I decided to suck it up and videotape a few lighter sets to see how my form looks. Did triples at 135, 185 and 215 lbs. Form looked better on those, but I’d love some critique from those in the know when I post them.

Here’s what I’m thinking:

  • I needed to EAT MORE prior to training today. I had a decent breakfast, but then I trained 4 hours later without having anything else. I should have at least had a shake or something pre-workout.

  • I need to work on my upper back strength/endurance so I don’t lose the tightness at the heavier weights. I also need to not break down a whole load of beer on my own the day before testing my max.

  • I need to push my butt/hips back more, and arch my back hard, and MAINTAIN that throughout the lift.

  • I need to remember to pull BACK and think about pushing the ground away from me rather than pulling the bar up off the floor.

  • I need to remember to push OUT on the belt!

  • Grip strength and chalk!!!

I’ll post the vids later, along with a review of my movie for those who are interested. :slight_smile:

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Snapper and N, not sure how I missed your posts!

Snap - yes, more leg drive! Great minds think alike. :wink: Btw, that’s impressive that you can tell I’m not using enough leg drive from the vid.

N - Yeah, having someone help unrack is REALLY helpful, so you don’t waste energy, and so your upper back stays nice and tight on the bench.

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3rd failure at 255 - Damn my grip for failing! See atrocious back rounding, too.

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you HAD IT…ARGH!!! probably just drained at that point, huh?

nice socks.

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You almost had lockout. Cereally get some chalk, like yesterday. My deads and rack pulls have shot up since. No more grip issues. And it’s cheap too. Just cary it in a “freezer ziplock” to keep the place clean. Chalk equals magical powers.

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Post-sulking on stationary bike: 185x3

MiM - yep, drained is right. It was soooo close though!

N - Yes, it’s definitely time for chalk. I know that had I been feeling 100% I probably could have got it and then some, though. Oh well, live and learn.

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215x3 with belt

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good job getting the hips through…

I’m DL’ing tomorrow morning…I’m nervous cause that’s when the big PL’er dudes train. I kind of stand out, hehe

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great bench and congrats! your arch is ridic and you look so strong. your brother looks like a cutie too :wink:

very nice DLing. I like how you say “sulk on a stationary bike” hah!

What’s the verdict on the belt? you like using it?

I hate admit it, but i want to see the SATC movie too!

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hi Blue-i’ve been on hiatus myself. i’ve got catching up to do all over the place. great videos…thanks for sharing. and tres, tres bueno belt pictures. (yah, that’s french/spanish) for ya.

:slight_smile:

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You tried 255 without chalk? I have to have chalk for anything over 80kg. You’ll get this weight easily next time.
The 215s looked good.

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i’m posting without watching the vids, but the still shot showing your back prompts me to tell you all the things you told yourself.

Personally, I’ve had days that I unintentionally trained on a meager meal plan, but having excess (like there is a thing) kcal the day before. I’m emphatically seconding the “eat more the day before you train” idea. In no way am I recommending training on an empty stomach, though.

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[quote]Mascherano wrote:
What’s the verdict on the belt? you like using it?

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