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Title: Back day is nap day
Post by: cheftim on December 08, 2008, 01:28:31 PM
I only train back once a week and always go heavy. All together about 1.5 hours in the gym with stretch and warm up. About thirty sets in total? Right after my post meal I tell you I cannot keep my eyes open. I'm not really a nap guy. But on back day it's like I have no other choice. I could fall asleep standing up.
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: The Showstoppa on December 08, 2008, 01:29:29 PM
I only train back once a week and always go heavy. All together about 1.5 hours in the gym with stretch and warm up. About thirty sets in total? Right after my post meal I tell you I cannot keep my eyes open. I'm not really a nap guy. But on back day it's like I have no other choice. I could fall asleep standing up.

30 sets? Overtrain much?
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: QuakerOats on December 08, 2008, 01:50:12 PM
30 sets? Overtrain much?
maybe "cheftim" likes 155 pound barbell rows and 130 piund pulldown/seated cable row supersets, Show.
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: The Showstoppa on December 08, 2008, 01:51:36 PM
maybe "cheftim" likes 155 pound barbell rows and 130 piund pulldown/seated cable row supersets, Show.

haha, yes Quake, he obviously is into volume training.  MONSTAH !!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: cheftim on December 08, 2008, 04:40:13 PM
No actually. Today was;

Pull over machine four sets for warm up light weight and good stretch

 jack hammers 3 sets
 40#, 60#, 75#,

one arm row 2 sets
100#, 120#

Close grip Ronnie rows in the corner 5 sets
2 plates, 3 plates, 4 plates, 5 plates, 6 plates

4 sets bb row
135#, 180#, 225#, 180#

six sets of pull-ups to failure

4 sets of hyperextentions no weight

Is this really that excessive? This is only once a week.



Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: pumpster on December 08, 2008, 04:54:23 PM
Did back today, was thinking today and the other day that it's one of the most exhausting areas along with legs. Can understand the nap, after hard workouts or work i often do the same thing. A powernap's proven to be a great resorative meaure.
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: MAXX on December 08, 2008, 05:00:59 PM
No actually. Today was;

Pull over machine four sets for warm up light weight and good stretch

 jack hammers 3 sets
 40#, 60#, 75#,

one arm row 2 sets
100#, 120#

Close grip Ronnie rows in the corner 5 sets
2 plates, 3 plates, 4 plates, 5 plates, 6 plates

4 sets bb row
135#, 180#, 225#, 180#

six sets of pull-ups to failure

4 sets of hyperextentions no weight

Is this really that excessive? This is only once a week.




i wouldn't count the warmup sets, only the ones to failure. so that's only 15 sets or so.
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: The Showstoppa on December 08, 2008, 05:02:12 PM
i wouldn't count the warmup sets, only the ones to failure. so that's only 15 sets or so.

Agree.
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: QuakerOats on December 08, 2008, 05:02:48 PM
maybe "cheftim" don't like doing a lot of sets.
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: The Showstoppa on December 08, 2008, 05:03:29 PM
maybe "cheftim" don't like doing a lot of sets.

Isn't he the guy who had the Richard Gere fantasy?
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: cheftim on December 08, 2008, 06:47:31 PM
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Peaceful invitation. Come to Timesquare. We hit it hard there. Great bunch of people there. Basement gym with Puff Daddy right outside the front door! All I'm saying is that after training back I eat then take a nap. I really don't count anything.  I listen to my body and walk out the door. Reading Getbig makes me recap on what I did and write whats on my mind. Last week Puffy changed the billboard. I couldn't find a pic of it.
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: Cavalier22 on December 08, 2008, 06:51:12 PM
so 15 sets to failure is not overtraining?
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: cheftim on December 08, 2008, 08:39:08 PM
How many do you propose? It's a big muscle group no? I only do back once per week.
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: NaturalWonder83 on December 08, 2008, 08:41:32 PM
only 1 set to failure is needed to signal new growth and strength
i say do 3 sets total for back
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: NaturalWonder83 on December 08, 2008, 08:52:56 PM
no wonder you look like shit.....puny f@ggot
so what if cheftim is doing 1 set of deadlifts at 750 pounds for 21, 1 set of barbell rows at 405lbs for 20 reps and 1 set of 90lb weighted pullups for 20 reps? i think thats better than a bunch of phu phu easy breezy cheesy machines!
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: aglifter on December 08, 2008, 10:50:07 PM
Seems like a totally reasonable routine to me, except hyperextensions are pointless as I see it.  Definitely not overtraining if you have some experience lifting.  I only do back once a week.  I usually do something like:

3 sets pullups (warmup)

deadlifts 1 plate, 2 plates, 3 plates, 3.5 plates, 4 plates

bent-over rows - 135, 155, 185 (strict form)

one-arm rows - 80, 90, 100, sometimes 110

pull-downs or cable rows, whatever is available without waiting, whatever weight feels right but as heavy as i can with good form

I usually don't feel too tired after.  But leg workouts, forget about.  I'm done for the day after a leg workout.  Just go home and eat a lot and pass out.
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: Get Rowdy on December 08, 2008, 11:53:07 PM
Yes I too enjoy naps.
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: gordiano on December 09, 2008, 12:26:46 AM
I only train back once a week and always go heavy. All together about 1.5 hours in the gym with stretch and warm up. About thirty sets in total? Right after my post meal I tell you I cannot keep my eyes open. I'm not really a nap guy. But on back day it's like I have no other choice. I could fall asleep standing up.

Yeah, back and legs are killers for me. If I come home and sit down, I could pass out (sleep) from the work outs. I, like you,am not a "nap" person either.
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: WillGrant on December 09, 2008, 01:17:42 AM
No actually. Today was;

Pull over machine four sets for warm up light weight and good stretch

 jack hammers 3 sets
 40#, 60#, 75#,

one arm row 2 sets
100#, 120#

Close grip Ronnie rows in the corner 5 sets
2 plates, 3 plates, 4 plates, 5 plates, 6 plates

4 sets bb row
135#, 180#, 225#, 180#

six sets of pull-ups to failure

4 sets of hyperextentions no weight

Is this really that excessive? This is only once a week.




What are jack hammers and Ronnie rows?
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: d0nny2600 on December 09, 2008, 02:45:32 AM
What are jack hammers and Ronnie rows?
I believe Ronnie rows are similar to bent over rows only instead of a barbell you use ronnie coleman
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: WillGrant on December 09, 2008, 03:32:17 AM
I believe Ronnie rows are similar to bent over rows only instead of a barbell you use ronnie coleman
LOL
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: cheftim on December 09, 2008, 07:28:13 AM
so what if cheftim is doing 1 set of deadlifts at 750 pounds for 21, 1 set of barbell rows at 405lbs for 20 reps and 1 set of 90lb weighted pullups for 20 reps? i think thats better than a bunch of phu phu easy breezy cheesy machines!
Chef Tim can't do anything like that.
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: QuakerOats on December 09, 2008, 07:36:51 AM
no wonder you look like shit.....puny f@ggot
Gene looks better than you could ever dream of looking, jockrider.
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: CalvinH on December 09, 2008, 07:40:43 AM
no wonder you look like shit.....puny f@ggot




Tsk,tsk,tsk,going after Nat is not a smart move.
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: Bona on December 09, 2008, 08:14:18 AM
I believe Ronnie rows are similar to bent over rows only instead of a barbell you use ronnie coleman
;D
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: QuakerOats on December 09, 2008, 08:48:55 AM
I sent you a PM telling you that I'd be more than happy to train with you when I come to St Louis for biz....I got no response, there's a shocker. You're a colossal pussy Dave
hahahahaa, epic stalking. ;D
Title: Re: Back day is nap day
Post by: QuakerOats on December 09, 2008, 08:56:50 AM
typical response Dave, your material is weak
hahahahahaa, another stalker who wants to "meet up" in person. ::)