military press
5x95
5x115
5x135
3x155
3x175
3x185 PR
leg press (I know, I know)
6x295
5x335
5x385
10x495
Felt real good today. My shoulders had no problems with the heavy weights, as I have had in the past. The last rep of military was a struggle - I had to lean back and put some pressure on my lower back. LB held up.
Leg press was just to give my legs a work.
I give all my motivational credit to Limp Bizkit and “Break Stuff”. I could probably lift a bus listening to that song.
I’m off of work Thursday and Friday. Most likely will do some yard work and sets of pull-ups/chin-ups to failure. I could also do some concentration curls with my 45 lb dbs.
[quote]TheDudeAbides wrote:
Tonino wrote:
Hey Dude, just checking in to see how thing’s are going for you. Good luck with everything!
Great! Baby …?[/quote]
Still no baby, lol. I posted an update in my log. Basically we had a false alarm this weekend, but the doctors say anytime this week, it should happen. So we are waiting anxiously!!
This week I really felt like setting some PRs. I will do this next week as well. It’s funny how 135 always feels heavy when I first press it. No matter how much I increase, it is always heavy. I did the last set with 135 just to test my strength. I was happy. I was also surprised at how quickly the weight went up after doing the heavy sets.
Squats felt real good. I might have been able to do two more reps with the 365, but I had little faith in my spotter. Athletic coach - yes, spotter - no. He wasn’t sure of how to even spot me. Sure, anyone can be taught the basics, but I really wasn’t confident in his newly acquired skills.
I will do the pull-ups in a little bit. Back is still sore from Monday’s trap bar deadlift - in a good way.
nothing else
[edit - later that day …]
chin-ups
12xbw
9xbw
concentration curls
3x12x40
bw = 246
I didn’t have a lot of time to spare. Get in and get out. I plan on maxing on bench and deadlift next week. So, I’ll most likely do some push-ups and pull-ups over the weekend.
Deadlifts were difficult. I think I was pulling more from my back than my glutes/hamstrings. I also finally switched grips to alternating. I pulled the first two reps without slipping. I had to use straps because my calluses were on the verge of tearing. At least that’s what it felt like. I should invest in some chalk.
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I got this tip a few days ago (from someone much stronger than me), but when you deadlift, push those hips down (drop your ass down) right before you start to pull. It should put the feeling more in your hams.
I too pulled too much from my back starting at the floor, and now its seemingly fixed itself just by dropping my ass down a bit right before I pull.
[quote]boyscout wrote:
I got this tip a few days ago (from someone much stronger than me), but when you deadlift, push those hips down (drop your ass down) right before you start to pull. It should put the feeling more in your hams.
I too pulled too much from my back starting at the floor, and now its seemingly fixed itself just by dropping my ass down a bit right before I pull.
good luck![/quote]
Thanks. I’ll give it a go next week. I’ve gone lower with my butt before and it felt like I was squatting the weight. I have a real problem with glute activation - I sit on my butt all day.
[quote]TheDudeAbides wrote:
boyscout wrote:
I got this tip a few days ago (from someone much stronger than me), but when you deadlift, push those hips down (drop your ass down) right before you start to pull. It should put the feeling more in your hams.
I too pulled too much from my back starting at the floor, and now its seemingly fixed itself just by dropping my ass down a bit right before I pull.
good luck!
Thanks. I’ll give it a go next week. I’ve gone lower with my butt before and it felt like I was squatting the weight. I have a real problem with glute activation - I sit on my butt all day.[/quote]
it shouldn’t feel like a squat or anything like that, just a little push down and a pull. It also helps me to think that I’m “falling” backwards pulling the weight up.
If you haven’t read ECs article on mastering the deadlift, its well worth it.
deadlift: max day, no belt, no straps, mix grip
1x325
1x345
1x365
squat, no belt
6x325
5x325
15x275
The dl’s were less than stellar. I haven’t deadlifted in about three weeks. They felt good. Probably could have gone higher, but I was nursing my strained lower back. I added the squats in for fun, and videotaped the session … just because.
I’m thinking about adding the Coan/Phillipi (?) deadlift routine into the Texas Method starting next week.
deadlift: max day, no belt, no straps, mix grip
1x325
1x345
1x365
squat, no belt
6x325
5x325
15x275
The dl’s were less than stellar. I haven’t deadlifted in about three weeks. They felt good. Probably could have gone higher, but I was nursing my strained lower back. I added the squats in for fun, and videotaped the session … just because.
I’m thinking about adding the Coan/Phillipi (?) deadlift routine into the Texas Method starting next week.[/quote]
if the doc gives me the ok, I’ll be running coan/phillipi too. How exactly are you laying out the rest of your week?
these looked a bit high, your old frontsquat videos looked good, maybe it’s just the angle. Just make sure for yourself, If i’m wrong, don’t sweat it.[/quote]
A little high? Those look like crap. I didn’t get a chance to review them until just now. I’m going down as low as I can until my hips lock. I guess some hip mobility is in my near future.