[quote]curtismayhem wrote:
One more Q about inclines, how far down do you bring the bar when you do these?
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Touch my chest! Controlled descent, explosive ascent
[quote]Zeppelin0731 wrote:
I dont mean to be annoying, but I finally found your log. I was glued for the first 7 pages. You had me at breaking benjamin haha. Thanks for being one of the only people on the entire internet to actually do the SS program and record results accurately, honestly, and consistently. I have been looking for somthing like this log for the past 2 weeks. I also downloaded a spreadsheet that was posted in the topic that you commented in. Its all got me pretty jacked.[/quote]
Glad I could help! I do like the simplicity of SS. Hindsight, I would add some isolation exercises. Especially for shoulders and arms. Contrary to some belief, chin-ups did not get my arms growing 
How do you get swole??? Light weights an cablez rite?
[quote]trav123456 wrote:
How do you get swole??? Light weights an cablez rite?[/quote]
lol that and getting sick, then not lifting for a week
boo hoo
Back tonight deadlifting
5/10
wave 2, cycle 26
3x395, set 1
3x395, set 2
3x405, set 3
5/16
wave 2, cycle 26
deadlift
5,5x135
2,2x225
2x315
belt
3x385
straps
2x425
3,3,6x475 all time PR
A1 db row 3x10x125
A2 bb shrug 15x225, 10,10x315 all squeezed reps
Super awesome pulling. 475 was my previous 1 rep PR. I think I’m doing alright 
And I remember that PR pull being pretty tough.
3x475, set 1
3x475, set 2
6x475, set 3
I see you still keep the PR’s coming. Great pulling man!
Now, I’m not an expert, but to me your first pull of the sets is pulled off the ground without the bar touching the shins properly. This may not be a problem, if you have a strong back (which I’m sure you have). I’m saying this, because one guy from the gym sprained his back badly doing the same.
He bent his knees forward to meet the bar (not having shins straight up) and when he started to pull, his legs straightened leaving about 4 inch gap between the shins and bar. This gap caused too much leverage for his back and it got injured. Again, what do I know? If everything feels fine, just ignore this.
[quote]guhkes wrote:
I see you still keep the PR’s coming. Great pulling man!
Now, I’m not an expert, but to me your first pull of the sets is pulled off the ground without the bar touching the shins properly. This may not be a problem, if you have a strong back (which I’m sure you have). I’m saying this, because one guy from the gym sprained his back badly doing the same.
He bent his knees forward to meet the bar (not having shins straight up) and when he started to pull, his legs straightened leaving about 4 inch gap between the shins and bar. This gap caused too much leverage for his back and it got injured. Again, what do I know? If everything feels fine, just ignore this.[/quote]
No, that’s a good point. Really appreciate the pointer. My form is a work in progress!
The setup is cumbersome because the gym has one set of round plates, and the rest are hex plates. I can’t really roll the bar into position like I want. I have the round plates on the inside, so that I have the proper bar height.
[quote]TheDudeAbides wrote:
[quote]trav123456 wrote:
How do you get swole??? Light weights an cablez rite?[/quote]
lol that and getting sick, then not lifting for a week
boo hoo
Back tonight deadlifting[/quote]
lol yeah probably wasn’t the best thing, no regrets though
Nice vids man! Those squats were deeeep!
[quote]trav123456 wrote:
Nice vids man! Those squats were deeeep![/quote]
Ya think so? I’m always paranoid that I’m too high. I can never tell in the mirror
5/20
wave 3, cycle 26
machine flye
10,10x110
A1 chin 5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5 = easy breezy
A2 incline bench 5,5x135, 5x155, 5x185, 3x205, 2x225, 2x255, 5x225
seated db press
5x40
5x60
5x80
10x85
6x90
side raise
5x35
8x45
10x35
machine rear flye
10,10x140
hang clean
3x135, 3x155, 3x175, 3x185
bw = 232 (morning)
Pretty good workout. Bench felt solid, but I was aiming to get 275. Prob wasn’t going to happen. Seated press was nice. Nice as in it was good to go up in weight. Feel like I’ve been stuck at 80 for a while. Added the hang cleans at the end to really finish off my shoulders and upper back. 185 was a little struggle, but I like this as a finisher.
Body weight was a little off this morning. Took a monster dump. Easily ten pounds lighter lol
[quote]TheDudeAbides wrote:
[quote]trav123456 wrote:
Nice vids man! Those squats were deeeep![/quote]
Ya think so? I’m always paranoid that I’m too high. I can never tell in the mirror[/quote]
Yeah man, not atg but they’re definitely legit
5/24
wave 3, cycle 26
hack squat
10,10,10x1pps
squat
5,5,5x135
2,2x225
2x275
5x325
belt
3x365
5x415 PR
3x415
A1 hack sqauat 10x2pps, 10x4pps, 10x4pps, 15x4pps
A2 calf raise 10x2pps, 3x15x4pps
Super awesome monster squatting … for me. No it’s not ground breaking, but the most I’ve ever repped. Love the new calf machine. It’s the hack machine, reversed. Easier to superset with my beloved hack machine as well. Short on time so no leg extensions.
5/25
wave 3, cycle 26
machine flye
10,10x110 squeezed reps
A1 wide pull-up 5,5,5,5,5,5
A2 bench 5,5x135, 5x185, 5x235, 3x265, 4x295, 8,8,4x225
dips
5x10
15
incline db flyes
10x40
5x50
11x60
10x40
I’m not sure what to think of my pressing. I’m not happy, but not sure what to do about it. Seemed like I was on an up swing a couple sessions ago. Setup is still not very consistent, which is a problem. Maybe the problem. I do get a monster chest pump, so not all bad ha ha
is there a vid of you benchin somewhere? what’s your setup like? maybe try a slight variation for a while, like reverse grip or a different grip? ever tried board press? could get you used to handling a bit more weight
[quote]trav123456 wrote:
is there a vid of you benchin somewhere? what’s your setup like? maybe try a slight variation for a while, like reverse grip or a different grip? ever tried board press? could get you used to handling a bit more weight[/quote]
No vids, so probably a good idea to get some. I have gone wider (outside of hand touching rings) which started to help. I’m (sort of) fine living with it being a sucky lift for me.
I lie.
Do it!
wave 1, cycle 27
machine flye
10,10x120
incline bench
5x135
5x155
5x185
10x215
6x215
seated db press
5x50
5x70
8x80
8x70
side raise
8x30
10,10,8x40
Arnold press
6x60 then 5x50
machine rear raise
12,12,12x160
push downs
10,10,10x100
10 dips
bw = 231
Great start to a new training cycle. Started on my Mdrol supplement cycle. Got good results before, should be even better this time around.
wave 1, cycle 27
Hack squat
10,10,10x1 pps
Squat
5,5,5x135
3,3x225
5x295
belt
3x345
10x385
A1 hack squat 10,10,15x5 pps
A2 calf raise 15,15,15x5 pps
Squat sets felt heavy in general. Even the light weight. Worked hard for everything, but prob still more overall work was done.
385 repped came out to a new projected PR.