Squat RM: 105kg for 3. third was ugly. need to work on my lower back strength though it’s killing me.
[quote]Bambi wrote:
Squat RM: 105kg for 3. third was ugly. need to work on my lower back strength though it’s killing me.[/quote]
good job man, how much do you weigh?
[quote]hoosegow wrote:
They aren’t drug testing so there is a good chance there will be some absolute monsters at the meet and I don’t want to take a slot from someone who has a legitimate chance so I’m not sure.
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That is rough…
If anybody remembers/cares, I was having some problems with my split. Constantly changing it up every week trying to find the “right one.” I followed my own advice and what i would have said to somebody in my situation. “Shut up and lift!” I went back to an old split I had good success with and will stick with it for a minimum of 3 months. Just so happens a man called Dorian followed the same one lol so I can’t be to far off track.
Anyways… Some Highlights…
Squats 290lbs x 15
Previous Bests - 285x12, 300x12
Last two sessions.
low incline dumbell press 90x 3 105x4 105x3 100x5
T-bar row 200x6 235x8 255x7
1 arm T-bar 145x8 170x6
Short straight bar curls 65x7 75x6 85x5 95x3 105x6 95x9
Standing smith calves 135x10 225x8 275x9
Day 2
Close grip decline lockouts 6-8 in off chest
205x3 225x2 245x7 255x4
Dumbell alternating upright row
45x6 55x5 65x3 75x7 75x6
Dumbell front raise
40x9
Front squat
225x3 245x2 265x4 230x7
goodmornings
135x8 155x6 185x3 205x8 210x6
Weighted pull-ups:
110 x 3 at 202 lbs.
Feel I coulda hit 120, maybe 125 if it was a good day, but I’m trying that new CT thing where I stop once a rep becomes slower than the one before it (though I did control the negatives until the bottom 1/3, or so).
Had to put that here, because no one in my house gives a shit.
78-80kg depends when I weigh myself during the day. been doing squats for 6 months but started training in january. aim is to hit 90kg some time this year, 85kg by my birthday in march.
Worked out a 0500 this morning. I feel like someone took a Louisville Slugger to me. Got the best late Christmas present ever though. My brother got me Arnold’s New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding. All Ive done is kind of casually browse it so far and its ridiculous. I cant wait to really delve into it. I tried one of his “Basic” workouts this morning, hence why I feel like death…
[quote]anonym wrote:
Weighted pull-ups:
110 x 3 at 202 lbs.
Feel I coulda hit 120, maybe 125 if it was a good day, but I’m trying that new CT thing where I stop once a rep becomes slower than the one before it (though I did control the negatives until the bottom 1/3, or so).
Had to put that here, because no one in my house gives a shit.[/quote]
Damn good job man, I hit 115 for 2 @ like 195 and I somehow managed to strain one of my pecs on the last rep.
My shoulder and a little bit of arms today
Javelin press
45 lbs x 10
55 lbs x 6
65 lbs x 6
BTN smith press
95 lbs x 12
115 x 8
135 x 8
165 x 8
Cable upright row
supersetted with
Cable side laterals
Preacher curls
45 lbs x 15
65 lbs x 15
85 lbs x 16
Triceps pushdowns
1 arm hammer curls w/ DB
35 x 8 each arm
45 x 8 each arm
–JB
ME Squat/DL
- SSB GM’s - worked up to 530x1
- Reverse Hyper - 3 sets 270lbs
- GHR - 3 sets BW+25lbs
- Sidebends - 3 sets 110lbs
Fuck the Deadlift…
That is all.
Squat day
Squatted for the first time without briefs for the first time in a while. Hips still bothered me, but it wasn’t too bad.
5x5 at 405
Controlled leg press 5X10 focussing on quads
Reverse leg curls
Hip flexure work
Calf raises.
I went to the dr. for my hand today. Nothing is broke but I didn’t expect there to be anything broke. It is all in the MCP joint. Doc told me to buy a rigid thumb splint (he would put it in a cast but the splint works just as well and didn’t cost me more money. I’m to wear the splint for 4 weeks and if I don’t get any relief, I’ll have to go to a hand specialist. He thinks I tore a ligament and unless it is completely torn, it should heal on its own. So, Beans for the time being, I’m with you on the DL.
I’ll join in too. this is from tonight
sumo dl with pause after each rep
365x8…my best is 385x9 from about a month ago. got sick and been having a tough time getting my deadlift on track
bottoms up zercher squat slightly above parallel
135x20…first time doing these. I like them a lot
back extensions
25 platex20
Question for the people who deadlift 500 or above: How long did it take you to go from 400 to 500?
What happened pooky buttah?
Hey Fallen, how long have you been training?
[quote]Ironfreak wrote:
If anybody remembers/cares, I was having some problems with my split. Constantly changing it up every week trying to find the “right one.” I followed my own advice and what i would have said to somebody in my situation. “Shut up and lift!” I went back to an old split I had good success with and will stick with it for a minimum of 3 months. Just so happens a man called Dorian followed the same one lol so I can’t be to far off track.
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People seem to overcomplicate things at times. Dorian mentioned in his book the few splits he followed as he progressed through him career, and aside from dealing with an injury, he pretty much stuck with what worked for him without getting too fancy about his bodypart breakdown. I’ve followed 3-4 different schedules myself in the 17 years I’ve been training, and at this point, I always come back to one in particular when I gain, and one in particular when I cut.
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Legz.
Squat
80x2
100x1
120x3
130x3
140x3
150x3
155x3 Felt good but a little slow.
130x8
Deadlift
100x1
120x1
140x1
160x3
180x3
200x1
Sumo Deadlift
140x8
160x3
Sumo it is from now on.
Fucked around with some GMs as well for lack of better ham exercises.
Leg press Calf raise
70x6
120x6
170x6
220x6
270x6
220x15
Dragon Flags
10,10,10
[quote]Stuntman Mike wrote:
@countingbeans
What happened pooky buttah?[/quote]
I’m a huge pussy, and the lift is in my head…
Just frustrated with it not moving as fast as before.
[quote]trav123456 wrote:
Hey Fallen, how long have you been training?[/quote]
With bodybuilding aspirations I’ve been training for almost 4 years. I had 2 years of curls for da gurls/TBT/go to the gym to waste time. During that 2 year window of time none of my lifts progressed as my main concern was having hawt abz. I never broke 200lbs.
[quote]countingbeans wrote:
[quote]Stuntman Mike wrote:
@countingbeans
What happened pooky buttah?[/quote]
I’m a huge pussy, and the lift is in my head…
Just frustrated with it not moving as fast as before.[/quote]
I did myself in repping 405 sloppily Beans. Remember to keep the form tight. Not everybody can be like Detz get away with bouncing the bar and hitching every rep. Seriously, I dont wish the hell I went through on you Beans. Keep it tight.