good luck today
I’m scared the bar is going to roll down and crush my beautiful face.
I don’t know if I missed this, but is your reverse grip bench thumbless? I couldn’t tell in the video.
[quote]maraudermeat wrote:
[quote]JoabSonOfZeruiah wrote:
I noticed you said that doing reverse grip bench press makes you use your rear delts more than front, any other differences like upper pec or triceps?[/quote]
it is a HUGE tricep builder. especially where it attaches near the elbow. this part of the tricep is very important in locking out during the bench.
i can’t emphasize enough how great this movement is for balanced shoulders. everyone should do these as a bench variation.
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Okay I’m sold on it now! After thinking about it, it makes perfect sense to balance supination/pronation. And besides, who doesn’t want bigger rear delts and triceps popping at the elbow!
shit… I read everything… twice. Impressive.
You’re the man!!!
Where are you maraudermeat? I want to here about the meet! lol.
sorry for the drop off the radar. not to go into details but two weeks out from my meet i had a very close friend suddenly get sick and died a week later. as a result, my training went into the crapper. i still went to the meet without any prep and had a decent showing. i was really looking forward to doing a full power meet but i ended up losing about 15 pounds througout the ordeal. i mainly went to support my training partner who had a great meet.
below i will post a vid of my attempts. my main goal was to do a reverse grip in competition so i achieved that goal. i opened with 470- got three whites. then went to 485. unfortunately i lost it back over my face. i attempted it again but had nothing left.
i have another meet planned for March 15th that will be full power. time to gain back some weight and get back to work.
[quote]maraudermeat wrote:
sorry for the drop off the radar. not to go into details but two weeks out from my meet i had a very close friend suddenly get sick and died a week later. as a result, my training went into the crapper. i still went to the meet without any prep and had a decent showing. i was really looking forward to doing a full power meet but i ended up losing about 15 pounds througout the ordeal. i mainly went to support my training partner who had a great meet.
below i will post a vid of my attempts. my main goal was to do a reverse grip in competition so i achieved that goal. i opened with 470- got three whites. then went to 485. unfortunately i lost it back over my face. i attempted it again but had nothing left.
i have another meet planned for March 15th that will be full power. time to gain back some weight and get back to work.
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I am sorry to hear that Meat, may he RIP
Sorry for your loss Meat. I must say you still put a good showing in despite the circumstances. You and your friend and families will be in our prayers. Stay strong.
thanks guys… time to get back to work.
Very sorry Meat.
Sorry to hear of your loss Meat. Stay strong Hoss.
Sorry about your friend
Sorry to hear about your friend. Keep working hard in all aspects of your life.
Sorry to hear about that, brother.
thanks everyone. it’s time to put the past in the past…
training from the last three days.
new training cycle- cycle 3, week 1
military press - Actual max- 350, working max 315- 90%
warmups
0 x 10
135 x 5
65%- 205 x 5
75%- 235 x 5
85%- 265 x 5
Arnold press - drop set
70’s x 10, 60’s x 10, 40’s x 10
upright rows
some x 30 x 3
standing calf raise
some x 20 x 5
Deads - Actual max 700, Working max 630 - 90%
warmups
135 x 5
225 x 5
315 x 5
65%- 410 x 5
75%- 475 x 5
85%- 535 x 5
front squats
135 x 10 x 5
situps
some x some
bench - Actual max 580, working max 520 - 90%
switched back to a normal grip on bench. bar path is a little shakey right now. felt strong though…
warmups
0 x 10
135 x 10
225 x 6
65%- 340 x 5
75%- 390 x 5
85%- 445 x 3 - shut it down. plenty of strength but, bar path was off a bit.
Incline dumbell press
60’s x 15 x 5
dumbell rows
60’s x 20 x 5
seated calf raises
some x 20 x 5
I’m really sorry marauder,
I have a question for you:
Do you know where could I research about corrective exercises? I just began to come up with this because everytime I read I see more and more the importance of prevention. As a young lifter, I want to keep improving my lifts while reducing the risk of injury.
[quote]MEYMZ wrote:
I’m really sorry marauder,
I have a question for you:
Do you know where could I research about corrective exercises? I just began to come up with this because everytime I read I see more and more the importance of prevention. As a young lifter, I want to keep improving my lifts while reducing the risk of injury.[/quote]
what i’m going to say is going to fly in the face of what 99% of most people around her do.
i’ve been lifting for over 25 years and feel great. no joint issues or soft tissue problems. the reason- i do basic compound movements, THROUGH A FULL ROM (bolded for emphasis) using mostly free weights. I learned proper form on my lifts and constantly work to maintain that form. those that stop their reps short or use mostly machines that fix the body into an unnatural ROM are asking for injuries. All you need is a bar, some weights, a rack and a bench. that’s it. machines are a great supplement but shouldn’t be a used as your main movement.
if you want to stay injury free stick to the basics, through a full ROM with good form. it’s that simple. unfortunately those basic movements are hard. poeple would prefer to use machines because they are easier and they can use more weight. they also like to shorten the ROM because they can lift more weight and it’s easier. most people are ego lifters. but if they just took the time to perfect their form then they would actually become stronger and protect themselves from injury.
[quote]maraudermeat wrote:
if you want to stay injury free stick to the basics, through a full ROM with good form. it’s that simple. unfortunately those basic movements are hard. poeple would prefer to use machines because they are easier and they can use more weight. they also like to shorten the ROM because they can lift more weight and it’s easier. most people are ego lifters. but if they just took the time to perfect their form then they would actually become stronger and protect themselves from injury.
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Amen to that.
cycle 3, week 1
skwatts actual max- 700, working max 90%- 630
warmup
0 x 10
135 x 10
225 x 6
working sets
65% - 410 x 5
75% - 475 x 5
85% - 535 x 3
elevated sumo deads - mid shin
135 x 6
225 x 1
315 x 1
405 x 1
495 x 1
585 x 1
635 x 1
decline situps
some
standing calf raises
some x 10 x 5