SPIDEY: Let's Get You Shredded

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[quote]Spidey22 wrote:
Thanks for the input Waittz.

I should have been a bit more detailed. I have kind of a crappy shoulder that pops in and out of place, so pressing gives me issues to some degree anyways with a straight bar, as opposed to DB’s wear I can kind of turn my hands in a more natural position. But Incline BB is just fine, I just don’t like it as a ‘Power’ movement, because when I’m focusing on power, I’d prefer a movement that, ya know, I’m not concentrating on just getting the lift right, but instead just pushing weight. I feel I can do that a bit better with DB’s, putting my hands in a ‘safer’ position.

Funny what you suggested though, because Jake and I talked, and I’m changing to something very similar to what you suggested. I’m changing to DB Incline on ‘Power Push’ day, and on my last chest movement of ‘Volume Push’ day, I wil be doing Wide Grip Incline BB for 12-15 reps, because I actually like the lift when using lighter weight and wide grip for reps. haha

Great minds think alike it seems. [/quote]

More like club extra smedium think alike :stuck_out_tongue:

And I am the king of fucked up shoulders. My SC and AC joints are basically held together with bubble gum and scotch tape at this point.

Ill be willing to bet that after about 8 or so weeks of doing your Incline BB like that you will have the lift feel so right you will give it a power try again. After my first pec tear I all but gave up flat BB until recently, but got to a point where it was my main lift. Was doing double and triple rep sets in the 300s for a time and after that, my chest shoulder development was never the same. Was like the tipping point. Ive also never seen anyone who can incline BB a large load with poor shoulder developement.

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Waittz: I hope you’re right, because I’d much rather be able to progress on BB Incline (which has a lot more potential to get strong on then DB’s obviously) . lol

6-19-13

Power Pull

Meadows Rows: Explosive with these, but made sure not to use any body english. Really great way to fire the lats for the rest of my workout
85x3x8

DB Rows: Tried to go a little heavier with these, an really got a good stretch on every rep
110’sx3x12

Rack Chins: Prefer doing these later in the workout with the lats pumped.
BWX10
+15x8
+30x6
+45x5

SG Rack Pulls: Did a warm up set or two then one top set
315x5

Face Pulls:
60x3x8

Reverse Curls:
40x3x10

EZ Curls:
70x3x8

Calves

Good workout. Biceps pump at the end was stupid, considering it was like 6 sets total. lol. Back was fried after this, but felt really good. Really good amount of volume without feeling like a ‘marathon’. So good workout.

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Off day, just mowed the lawn. lol

Jake, weather has been real nice for awhile. Any suggestions for how I could maybe do some cardio outside as opposed to inside on the bike every time?

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[quote]Waittz wrote:

[quote]Spidey22 wrote:
Thanks for the input Waittz.

I should have been a bit more detailed. I have kind of a crappy shoulder that pops in and out of place, so pressing gives me issues to some degree anyways with a straight bar, as opposed to DB’s wear I can kind of turn my hands in a more natural position. But Incline BB is just fine, I just don’t like it as a ‘Power’ movement, because when I’m focusing on power, I’d prefer a movement that, ya know, I’m not concentrating on just getting the lift right, but instead just pushing weight. I feel I can do that a bit better with DB’s, putting my hands in a ‘safer’ position.

Funny what you suggested though, because Jake and I talked, and I’m changing to something very similar to what you suggested. I’m changing to DB Incline on ‘Power Push’ day, and on my last chest movement of ‘Volume Push’ day, I wil be doing Wide Grip Incline BB for 12-15 reps, because I actually like the lift when using lighter weight and wide grip for reps. haha

Great minds think alike it seems. [/quote]

More like club extra smedium think alike :stuck_out_tongue:

And I am the king of fucked up shoulders. My SC and AC joints are basically held together with bubble gum and scotch tape at this point.

Ill be willing to bet that after about 8 or so weeks of doing your Incline BB like that you will have the lift feel so right you will give it a power try again. After my first pec tear I all but gave up flat BB until recently, but got to a point where it was my main lift. Was doing double and triple rep sets in the 300s for a time and after that, my chest shoulder development was never the same. Was like the tipping point. Ive also never seen anyone who can incline BB a large load with poor shoulder developement.

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I use lighter weight on incline BB too. Hard to beat incline BB for upper chest development. I have a bicep tendon that bothers me from time to time and heavy weight on incline BB really seems to aggravate it.

Looking good though spidey keep up the good work.

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[quote]Spidey22 wrote:
Off day, just mowed the lawn. lol

Jake, weather has been real nice for awhile. Any suggestions for how I could maybe do some cardio outside as opposed to inside on the bike every time?[/quote]

You’re from the home / birthplace of Kentucky greats George Rogers Clark (Lewis & Clark) U.S. President Zachary Taylor, Daniel Boone, James Bowie, President Abraham Lincoln, Kit Carson, Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali, Col. Harland Sanders and NFL Green Bay Packer Paul Hornung… get outside and climb a tree. Discover a cave.

You don’t have to ASK !

WWDD - What Would Dan’l Do

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[quote]Bauber wrote:

[quote]Waittz wrote:

[quote]Spidey22 wrote:
Thanks for the input Waittz.

I should have been a bit more detailed. I have kind of a crappy shoulder that pops in and out of place, so pressing gives me issues to some degree anyways with a straight bar, as opposed to DB’s wear I can kind of turn my hands in a more natural position. But Incline BB is just fine, I just don’t like it as a ‘Power’ movement, because when I’m focusing on power, I’d prefer a movement that, ya know, I’m not concentrating on just getting the lift right, but instead just pushing weight. I feel I can do that a bit better with DB’s, putting my hands in a ‘safer’ position.

Funny what you suggested though, because Jake and I talked, and I’m changing to something very similar to what you suggested. I’m changing to DB Incline on ‘Power Push’ day, and on my last chest movement of ‘Volume Push’ day, I wil be doing Wide Grip Incline BB for 12-15 reps, because I actually like the lift when using lighter weight and wide grip for reps. haha

Great minds think alike it seems. [/quote]

More like club extra smedium think alike :stuck_out_tongue:

And I am the king of fucked up shoulders. My SC and AC joints are basically held together with bubble gum and scotch tape at this point.

Ill be willing to bet that after about 8 or so weeks of doing your Incline BB like that you will have the lift feel so right you will give it a power try again. After my first pec tear I all but gave up flat BB until recently, but got to a point where it was my main lift. Was doing double and triple rep sets in the 300s for a time and after that, my chest shoulder development was never the same. Was like the tipping point. Ive also never seen anyone who can incline BB a large load with poor shoulder developement.

[/quote]

I use lighter weight on incline BB too. Hard to beat incline BB for upper chest development. I have a bicep tendon that bothers me from time to time and heavy weight on incline BB really seems to aggravate it.

Looking good though spidey keep up the good work.[/quote]

Thanks for stopping in my log man, really glad to have someone at your level in here! I’ll be hitting Wide Grip Incline today, just for ya’ll! lol

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[quote]conservativedog wrote:

[quote]Spidey22 wrote:
Off day, just mowed the lawn. lol

Jake, weather has been real nice for awhile. Any suggestions for how I could maybe do some cardio outside as opposed to inside on the bike every time?[/quote]

You’re from the home / birthplace of Kentucky greats George Rogers Clark (Lewis & Clark) U.S. President Zachary Taylor, Daniel Boone, James Bowie, President Abraham Lincoln, Kit Carson, Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali, Col. Harland Sanders and NFL Green Bay Packer Paul Hornung… get outside and climb a tree. Discover a cave.

You don’t have to ASK !

WWDD - What Would Dan’l Do
[/quote]

LOL I like you you conservativedog. I’ve actually been to that grave SO many times for field trips when I was younger. lol. Actually have a portrait of Honest Abe hanging on my wall right next to me lol.

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Alright guys, update time. Don’t know why, but I’m up to 203, from 198 I believe last week. I don’t feel like I look necessarily fatter, so I guess that’s good? lol

FDB

EDIT: Actually just used the bathroom, and went down to 201. lol

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RDB

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Anddddd a mirror pic, just to show I look kind of not as fat in better lighting. lol

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So ok, as for as updates, I’m kind of conflicted. I’m over 200 lbs, which is awesome I suppose, and I’m not stupid fat I guess. Sadly, I probably need to be 230+ at my height at this condition to look half way decent.

But, in all honesty, this is about as fat as I’d ever like to be. Like, I honestly am kind of embarrassed to take off my shirt right now. So though I’m still little, I’m definitely kind of ‘ready’ to cut come the next week or two, because I don’t think I could gain much more comfortably, so Jake has done perfect with that.

I definitely still want to do the show and all so I guess everything is going as planned. Just giving everyone a peek into how i’m feeling and such.

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Spid-

You look strong! Just get some sun and you’ll feel better. :slight_smile:

vampires…

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Arms look good dude, really full.

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Thanks guys! Will be going outside a bit more, to try and get a more tan. lol

Talked to Jake, and I will adjusting macros down a bit. 450/220/80 on lifting days, and 350/220/80 on off days now. So there ya go!

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6-21-13

Push Volume

Fly Machine: Crazy pump to start the day with
130x3x12 → Drop 90x20

HS Chest Press: All chest after the flies
1pps
+20x15
+40x12
+60x9

WG BB Incline: Really wide grip, controlled, good stretch
115x3x12

Seated Laterals: Went lighter this week, but the sacrifice in weight didn’t do much even with better form.
15’sx4x10+20 partials

Rear Delt Raises: 10 sec rest between sets
15’sx6x12

DB Seated Press:
40’sx18 → Drop 30’sx10

Pushdowns:
20/15/10 → Drop 3x10

QB’s:
15’sx2x20

HS Dip Machine:
2ppsx3x12

Abs

Good workout, little rest between everything. Weights are light, but really focusing on the pump, stretching, contracting, all that jazz.

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Yes please tan and I am jelly of your arms.

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[quote]Spidey22 wrote:

[quote]Bauber wrote:

[quote]Waittz wrote:

[quote]Spidey22 wrote:
Thanks for the input Waittz.

I should have been a bit more detailed. I have kind of a crappy shoulder that pops in and out of place, so pressing gives me issues to some degree anyways with a straight bar, as opposed to DB’s wear I can kind of turn my hands in a more natural position. But Incline BB is just fine, I just don’t like it as a ‘Power’ movement, because when I’m focusing on power, I’d prefer a movement that, ya know, I’m not concentrating on just getting the lift right, but instead just pushing weight. I feel I can do that a bit better with DB’s, putting my hands in a ‘safer’ position.

Funny what you suggested though, because Jake and I talked, and I’m changing to something very similar to what you suggested. I’m changing to DB Incline on ‘Power Push’ day, and on my last chest movement of ‘Volume Push’ day, I wil be doing Wide Grip Incline BB for 12-15 reps, because I actually like the lift when using lighter weight and wide grip for reps. haha

Great minds think alike it seems. [/quote]

More like club extra smedium think alike :stuck_out_tongue:

And I am the king of fucked up shoulders. My SC and AC joints are basically held together with bubble gum and scotch tape at this point.

Ill be willing to bet that after about 8 or so weeks of doing your Incline BB like that you will have the lift feel so right you will give it a power try again. After my first pec tear I all but gave up flat BB until recently, but got to a point where it was my main lift. Was doing double and triple rep sets in the 300s for a time and after that, my chest shoulder development was never the same. Was like the tipping point. Ive also never seen anyone who can incline BB a large load with poor shoulder developement.

[/quote]

I use lighter weight on incline BB too. Hard to beat incline BB for upper chest development. I have a bicep tendon that bothers me from time to time and heavy weight on incline BB really seems to aggravate it.

Looking good though spidey keep up the good work.[/quote]

Thanks for stopping in my log man, really glad to have someone at your level in here! I’ll be hitting Wide Grip Incline today, just for ya’ll! lol
[/quote]

Kill it brother. Love following logs of people who work hard and seeing the progress.

But yes as others have said please get some sun so I can stop wearing my shades when I check your log =P. Looking full especially in the arms. Only thing I would say to hit harder are your hammies.

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[quote]Spidey22 wrote:
So ok, as for as updates, I’m kind of conflicted. I’m over 200 lbs, which is awesome I suppose, and I’m not stupid fat I guess. Sadly, I probably need to be 230+ at my height at this condition to look half way decent.

But, in all honesty, this is about as fat as I’d ever like to be. Like, I honestly am kind of embarrassed to take off my shirt right now. So though I’m still little, I’m definitely kind of ‘ready’ to cut come the next week or two, because I don’t think I could gain much more comfortably, so Jake has done perfect with that.

I definitely still want to do the show and all so I guess everything is going as planned. Just giving everyone a peek into how i’m feeling and such. [/quote]
I’m feeling about the same man, our own eyes are our biggest critic. You’re looking great and still lookin lean.

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[quote]ryanbCXG wrote:
Yes please tan and I am jelly of your arms. [/quote]

LOL I guess I need to put my Mexican genetics to use and get some color lol

And thanks man. They aren’t even all too big, I think they just have decent shape.

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[quote]Bauber wrote:

[quote]Spidey22 wrote:

[quote]Bauber wrote:

[quote]Waittz wrote:

[quote]Spidey22 wrote:
Thanks for the input Waittz.

I should have been a bit more detailed. I have kind of a crappy shoulder that pops in and out of place, so pressing gives me issues to some degree anyways with a straight bar, as opposed to DB’s wear I can kind of turn my hands in a more natural position. But Incline BB is just fine, I just don’t like it as a ‘Power’ movement, because when I’m focusing on power, I’d prefer a movement that, ya know, I’m not concentrating on just getting the lift right, but instead just pushing weight. I feel I can do that a bit better with DB’s, putting my hands in a ‘safer’ position.

Funny what you suggested though, because Jake and I talked, and I’m changing to something very similar to what you suggested. I’m changing to DB Incline on ‘Power Push’ day, and on my last chest movement of ‘Volume Push’ day, I wil be doing Wide Grip Incline BB for 12-15 reps, because I actually like the lift when using lighter weight and wide grip for reps. haha

Great minds think alike it seems. [/quote]

More like club extra smedium think alike :stuck_out_tongue:

And I am the king of fucked up shoulders. My SC and AC joints are basically held together with bubble gum and scotch tape at this point.

Ill be willing to bet that after about 8 or so weeks of doing your Incline BB like that you will have the lift feel so right you will give it a power try again. After my first pec tear I all but gave up flat BB until recently, but got to a point where it was my main lift. Was doing double and triple rep sets in the 300s for a time and after that, my chest shoulder development was never the same. Was like the tipping point. Ive also never seen anyone who can incline BB a large load with poor shoulder developement.

[/quote]

I use lighter weight on incline BB too. Hard to beat incline BB for upper chest development. I have a bicep tendon that bothers me from time to time and heavy weight on incline BB really seems to aggravate it.

Looking good though spidey keep up the good work.[/quote]

Thanks for stopping in my log man, really glad to have someone at your level in here! I’ll be hitting Wide Grip Incline today, just for ya’ll! lol
[/quote]

Kill it brother. Love following logs of people who work hard and seeing the progress.

But yes as others have said please get some sun so I can stop wearing my shades when I check your log =P. Looking full especially in the arms. Only thing I would say to hit harder are your hammies. [/quote]

LOL

Yeah hammies I feel I’ve been hitting hard, but honestly I don’t even know how to ‘flex’ them when posing. Since starting this thread I always hit hams first on Leg day, so hopefully they will catch up soon.