[quote]scubasteve2105 wrote:
A couple of our guys have used the ace and it’s pretty nasty as a stand alone w/ no briefs if it’s tight. I was thinking about that combo with the pro squatter but if I’m gonna spend the money I may as well get the ace, from what I’ve seen though all the ace stuff has to be tight or you get no support from it, but when it’s tight it’s insane. T-Rex has been working real well though so I’m just gonna stick with that for now. I use it to pull sumo too, have you tried to pull in the ace at all???[/quote]
Oh it’s tight in the hips alright. If you wear the right kind of compression shorts it slides up pretty far, but I still have to hang from a bar to get it seated. If you don’t get it pulled up all the way your knees will come in like an invisible clamp is around the knees.
I pull conventional so the suit hasn’t been put to use on the DL yet. However, my lockout has hit a wall for a while now and it is really getting on my nerves. I had planned on testing it out for sumo yesterday until I tweaked my back. After I get the kinks worked out, will definitely give it a try.
[quote]novaeer wrote:
Oh it’s tight in the hips alright. If you wear the right kind of compression shorts it slides up pretty far, but I still have to hang from a bar to get it seated. If you don’t get it pulled up all the way your knees will come in like an invisible clamp is around the knees.
I pull conventional so the suit hasn’t been put to use on the DL yet. However, my lockout has hit a wall for a while now and it is really getting on my nerves. I had planned on testing it out for sumo yesterday until I tweaked my back. After I get the kinks worked out, will definitely give it a try.
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Good stuff bro, yah that suit’s nuts, so nuts I might have to get one that’s kinda loose for over my briefs and then tighten it up a little bit, who knows. Hope the back gets better soon, I want to try one of those king sumo deadlifters out, single ply front, 2ply back, saw one at a meet and the guy pulled well in it, we’ll see.
6/29/08: DE Bench
Speed Bench:
another week of straight weight, need to order new mini’s…
215x8x3sets, alt grips
Inc Neutral Grip DB Press:
120’sx5
120’sx7
120’sx6
BB Push Press:
135x8
155x8
155x9
JM Press:
135x12
155x12x3sets - isn’t it sad i can JM Press more then I can press? I hate push presses, seriously, they suck…
God Bless
[quote]scubasteve2105 wrote:
Good stuff bro, yah that suit’s nuts, so nuts I might have to get one that’s kinda loose for over my briefs and then tighten it up a little bit, who knows. Hope the back gets better soon, I want to try one of those king sumo deadlifters out, single ply front, 2ply back, saw one at a meet and the guy pulled well in it, we’ll see.[/quote]
I know a guy who pulls in the King conventional and he likes it a lot. He’s had some grip issues (little shrek hands), but he likes it a lot more than the regular Pro (which is what I use). I plan on giving Chris Clark’s sumo routine a shot and if it works out-and the Ace doesn’t pan out I’ll ‘invest’ in the King.
[quote]novaeer wrote:
I know a guy who pulls in the King conventional and he likes it a lot. He’s had some grip issues (little shrek hands), but he likes it a lot more than the regular Pro (which is what I use). I plan on giving Chris Clark’s sumo routine a shot and if it works out-and the Ace doesn’t pan out I’ll ‘invest’ in the King.[/quote]
sounds like a good idea, see the program through and go after it, Chris Clark’s a smart guy, have to check out the routine. When I pulled conventional I did well w/ Coan/Phillipi, but I’ve since moved on from that and now I treat it like a ME and DE day, pull heavy in some form of deadlift, and maybe another week do some speed pulls or rep work. Let me know how the ace goes.
God Bless.
ME Squat: 6/30/08
Switched my squat day this week due to the holiday…will pull on Friday at the gym I work at.
Back Squat:
add metal viking briefs
add choked blue band
barx3
all remaining sets done w/ choked blue and choked green bands
barx3
145x3
235x1
add belt
325x1 - broke parallel
415x1 - broke
add knee wraps
465x2 - first rep broke, second .5" - 1" high, no air bad groove, felt easy though, kinda wanted a triple…but only one back spotter tonight - PR
Pause Squats, raw beltless:
145x3
235x3
285x8 - felt good, could have done 10, but felt my adductor tightening up again and I have a nasty bruise from a little football action over the weekend that was killing me. So stupid, next time I’ll take my keys out of my pocket so I don’t fall on them. Oh well.
Shut it down there, gpp tomorrow, getting fat again haha.
God Bless.
GPP: 7/01/08
Forward sled Dragging:
belt around waist
2platesx200ftx4sets
3platesx200ftx2sets
2platesx200ftx4sets
all sets done at a fast walk pace, legs feel much better now today.
6/3/08 - ME Bench
Flat Bench, Raw:
decided to find my 1RM, last time it was 365…
135x8
185x3
225x1
275x1
315x1 - fastest I’ve ever benched this
345x1 - little slower but smooth
375xmiss - bah!!! Misgrooved, touched way to high, stupid, flared early and stalled 3in off my chest, 1 more inch and it would have been cake. Next time I’ll have it definitely
Suspended KB Bench:
these are rough, 12kg kb suspended from a band on each side
135x5
225x5
225x6
225x5
225x6
DB Lateral Raise:
30’sx10x2sets
Inc Band Ext, band looped under bench:
Greenx8x4sets
Dips:
BWx10x3sets
God Bless
7/4/08 - Deads and Upper Back
Rack Pulls, raw, with belt:
135x3
225x3
315x3
405x2
455x1
505x1
535x1 - PR, fairly easy
555xmissx2, first one I was on my toes and missed it at lockout, second I didn’t even break it off the rack before I almost blacked out so I called it a day on these
1 arm DB Rows, 1 hand on the rack both feet on floor:
150x8x3sets
Neutral Grip Pulldowns:
225x8
255x8
285x5
Halbert Rolls:
30’sx8x2sets
30’sx10
5 sets of curls
Happy 4th! Be safe and God Bless.
7/5/08 - GPP Cardio
Forward Sled Dragging:
2platesx200ftx10trips
3platesx200ftx4trips
2platesx200ftx2trips
3sets of Standing Abs
3sets of cable woodchops on one knee
God Bless.
7/6/08 - DE Bench
Speed Bench:
straight weight, alt grips
225x3x8sets - really good speed today
Flat DB Bench:
115’sx11
115’sx10x2sets - these were rough, chest and shoulders still a little tight from KB bench on thursday
Push Press:
175x4
175x6x2sets - all reps from dead stop on chest
JM Presses:
175x8x3sets
175x10
3 sets of pushdowns
Prone Lower Trap Raises:
10’sx8x3sets
God Bless
7/7/08 - Deads and Upper Back
Sumo Deads:
add single ply hardcore, straps up - I think I put 4 holes in this stupid suit putting it on today, piece of garbage, straps aren’t tight enough and don’t get much out of it, perfect to train in…
225x1x3sets
315x1
405x1
455x2
455x1x4sets
405x3
1 arm DB rows, 1 arm 1 leg on bench:
120x12x4sets
Neutral Grip Pulldown on Elite plate loaded lat pulldown:
140x12
190x8x2sets
Halbert Rolls:
30’sx10x3sets
Band Pull aparts:
minix10x3sets
Looks like I’m probably doing the Iron Asylum SSA Backyard Meet August 2nd, so that makes me less than 1 month out, time to taper…not…well maybe…
God Bless.
7/8/08: GPP/accessory
Forward Sled Drag:
2platesx100ftx4sets
2plates+25x100ftx2sets
3platesx100ftx6sets
Pallof Press Isometric hold:
feet shoulder width apart
60lbx30secx3sets/side
Hanging Leg Raises from pullup bar:
bwx8x3sets
Hammer Curls:
45’sx10
50’sx8x2sets
Machine Preacher Curls:
90x8
120x5x3sets
10min walk on Treadmill
God Bless
[quote]scubasteve2105 wrote:
7/8/08: GPP/accessory
Forward Sled Drag:
2platesx100ftx4sets
2plates+25x100ftx2sets
3platesx100ftx6sets
Pallof Press Isometric hold:
feet shoulder width apart
60lbx30secx3sets/side
Hanging Leg Raises from pullup bar:
bwx8x3sets
Hammer Curls:
45’sx10
50’sx8x2sets
Machine Preacher Curls:
90x8
120x5x3sets
10min walk on Treadmill
God Bless[/quote]
Got a bodybuilding show coming up? JK, nice work and a good way to keep the conditioning at a good level.
[quote]novaeer wrote:
scubasteve2105 wrote:
7/8/08: GPP/accessory
Forward Sled Drag:
2platesx100ftx4sets
2plates+25x100ftx2sets
3platesx100ftx6sets
Pallof Press Isometric hold:
feet shoulder width apart
60lbx30secx3sets/side
Hanging Leg Raises from pullup bar:
bwx8x3sets
Hammer Curls:
45’sx10
50’sx8x2sets
Machine Preacher Curls:
90x8
120x5x3sets
10min walk on Treadmill
God Bless
Got a bodybuilding show coming up? JK, nice work and a good way to keep the conditioning at a good level.[/quote]
Listen I was just trying to get my swole on, work the pump a little bit. I was actually surprised at how good my conditioning is, abs need more work anyway, I don’t care if I can see them, just need more strength. I actually ran on the treadmill at 7.0mph for a couple of minutes without a problem which is great for me considering I haven’t ran since lacrosse over a year ago haha! I love powerlifting.
ME Bench: 7/10/08
Shirt Bench:
add super phenom - shirt fit really tight this week, I like it, last heavy week before the meet so this works out well
315x1
405x1
455x1 - 1.5" from touching
all remaining reps touched
485x1 - opener
525x1 - 10lb PR!
550xmiss - shoulder was too low and had no support, rather then hurt myself I had them take it, but glad to get the weight in my hands b4 the meet
Band Pushdowns:
Greenx12x4sets
A1) DB Lateral Raise:
25’sx10
A2) DB Front Raise:
25’sx8
A3) Bent Over DB Lateral Raise:
25’sx8
30sec rest btwn sets
God Bless
[quote]scubasteve2105 wrote:
ME Bench: 7/10/08
Shirt Bench:
add super phenom - shirt fit really tight this week, I like it, last heavy week before the meet so this works out well
315x1
405x1
455x1 - 1.5" from touching
all remaining reps touched
485x1 - opener
525x1 - 10lb PR!
550xmiss - shoulder was too low and had no support, rather then hurt myself I had them take it, but glad to get the weight in my hands b4 the meet
Band Pushdowns:
Greenx12x4sets
A1) DB Lateral Raise:
25’sx10
A2) DB Front Raise:
25’sx8
A3) Bent Over DB Lateral Raise:
25’sx8
30sec rest btwn sets
God Bless
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Nice work, cheater 
It looks like you’re doing pretty well with the Super Phenom. I’m assuming 550ish will be your balls-to-the wall 3rd attempt at the meet. How far out are you from the comp?
[quote]novaeer wrote:
Nice work, cheater It looks like you’re doing pretty well with the Super Phenom. I’m assuming 550ish will be your balls-to-the wall 3rd attempt at the meet. How far out are you from the comp?[/quote]
Yah I like this shirt a lot, I think 550’s not a bad idea as a 3rd attempt, meet’s August 2nd so I’m 3 weeks out.
ME Lower: 6/11/08
Squat:
making it short and sweet, upper back was killing me from shirt-benching and work so my squats sucked, worked up to an easy 635 in full gear w/ knee wraps straps up and smoked it out of the hole, about .5" from parallel. Will work up to 715, 725 next week. No sense in going to hard now and overtraining right before the meet.
God Bless
6/13/08: DE Bench
Speed Bench:
dbl mini’s, alt grips
155x3x8sets
Flat DB Bench:
125’sx10x3sets
Weird Shoulder Press Machine:
50x10x1set
90x10x2sets
Rolling DB Ext:
50’sx10x3sets - was getting a pain on the inside of my bicep
so I switched to
Blast Strap JM Extensions:
straps at about knee height
bwx8x3sets
Blast Strap Curls:
BWx10x3sets, like these, think they’ll help my tendonitis issue out
God Bless