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check it out beeyotches!
jason
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First workout post meet. I had intended to return to the gym earlier, but life gets in the way of what I want in the gym sometimes. There wasnt anything really accomplished today, but I did get some work in and got the blood flowing.
Close Stance Cambered Bar Box Squats
5 sets
Arched Back GM
3 sets
GHR
4 sets
Abs
5 sets
72lb KB swings
25 reps
88lb KB swings
17 reps
Jason
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Had a few guys in the gym today who came in from out of town and wanted to bench, so I helped them bench. Also did alot of recovery/restoration work.
Blue Band GM's
5 sets of 20
Pulldown Abs
Light 4 sets
GHR Abs
3 sets
CV Shrugs
3 sets.
Jason
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looking GOOD big daddy!
SICK pull! was that record squat of yours raw or in full gear? ??? not that that makes any difference..i got to see 800lbs racked today. No thankyou.
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looking GOOD big daddy!
SICK pull! was that record squat of yours raw or in full gear? ??? not that that makes any difference..i got to see 800lbs racked today. No thankyou.
Actually, that was in just a suit and kneewraps. I have since added briefs, but no PR yet. ;D
Jason
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you think you're going to get that bench rehab'd back up to say in the 100's in time? I know you can make it happen man. You know as well as most that the body is an amazing thing. Bring back the bench baby!
What's your raw squat PR? ??? I'm wondering if I compete how much a squat suit would actually help or if I should just stay raw. My numbers have me looking at 610-625lb squat tomorrow off the box.
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ME SQ/DL
Cambered Bar Concentric GM
Up to 530x1, with a miss at 575
GHR
3 sets
Leg Curl
11rp
Pulldown Abs
4 sets
Jason
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Jason is a beast, i took 700 off the rack one time just to feel what it would be like on my back and i thought my teeth were going to break and my head was gonna pop off, i can't even fathom what it with be like to squat it.
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ME SQ/DL
Cambered Bar Concentric GM
Up to 530x1, with a miss at 575
GHR
3 sets
Leg Curl
11rp
Pulldown Abs
4 sets
Jason
SICK good mornings bro! 575 would've been horrendous and 530 is DAMN crazy! Nice work man!
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SICK good mornings bro! 575 would've been horrendous and 530 is DAMN crazy! Nice work man!
Thanks man. Im not where I want to be yet, but hope to be soon.
Jason
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Thanks man. Im not where I want to be yet, but hope to be soon.
Jason
how far down on them do you go when you go super heavy? About as deep as you'd lean forward on a squat?
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how far down on them do you go when you go super heavy? About as deep as you'd lean forward on a squat?
Back slightly above parallel to the floor, some times maybe 1-5 inches higher...
Jason
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Jason is a beast, i took 700 off the rack one time just to feel what it would be like on my back and i thought my teeth were going to break and my head was gonna pop off, i can't even fathom what it with be like to squat it.
Thanks man! I dont know why Im just now seeing this response, but I appreciate the comments.
Jason
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Those GMs would blow my spine out of my ass! :o
Great stuff, glad to see you putting up a log.
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Thanks Man!
If any of you guys are interested, I posted some pics of the gym Im at on the Y board.
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=199834.0
Jason
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From Yesterday
DE Squat/Deadlift
EVERYTHING RAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW WWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!
Cambered Bar Spongebob square Squats...with a green band over the plates
6x2@405
2x2@455
Speed Deadlifts Conventional Stance
6x1@315
1x1@405
GHR
3 sets
KB Obliques/CV Shrugs/ Lat Pulldowns in circuit fashion
4 sets
Jason
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you seriously need to upload a video/pic doing those hardcore gm's.
you are a tru hero
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you seriously need to upload a video/pic doing those hardcore gm's.
you are a tru hero
I actually have a video of me doing GM's but have no idea how to convert it from a .vob file to something that will work on youtube.
Jason
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How do you go about doing GHR's at your gym? Do you have the machine?
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How do you go about doing GHR's at your gym? Do you have the machine?
Yes we do. The narrow one, which is 5436543654285647543% harder than the one with the wide foot placement! ;D Its on the right in this pic.
Jason
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Yes we do. The narrow one, which is 5436543654285647543% harder than the one with the wide foot placement! ;D Its on the right in this pic.
Jason
Thats a ridiculous percentage, do you have any scientific proof to back your claim? ::)
I have never tried one of those machines, no gym around here has one. I have to do them on the floor with my heels hitched under a bar.
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Thats a ridiculous percentage, do you have any scientific proof to back your claim? ::)
I have never tried one of those machines, no gym around here has one. I have to do them on the floor with my heels hitched under a bar.
Those are HARD!
Jason
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Here is what I accomplished yesterday:
ME SQ/DL
rawdog Conventional Stance (BLASPHEMY!) deadlifts against quad MONSTER minis which give somewhere between 225lb and 56000lbs of tension at the top.
135x3
225x3
315x3
add bands
315x1
365x1
405x1
455x1 EASY
500xmissx2 I got the super sweet lawnmower legs on the first one, and got it past my knees, I just couldnt lock it out. I shouldnt have tried the second, but I did anyway.
Seated Cable Rows-DC Style
225x15 RP
Light Pulldowns
2 sets
Lat Stretch
Decline Situps
4 sets
Band abductions
prehab reps
TKE
prehab reps
Jason
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holy shit! 455 with extra blues? :o
i'm jealous >:(
NICE work man..AWESOME deadlifting!
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holy shit! 455 with extra blues? :o
i'm jealous >:(
NICE work man..AWESOME deadlifting!
No blues, but it was a shitload of bandtension.
Thanks!
Jason
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Training tday:
DE SQ/DL
8ft Squat bar with Blues and Briefs
135x5
225x2
315x2
365x2
365x2
405x2
455x1
500x1
SLDL
225x20
CV Rows
3 SS, 1 RP set
KB Shrug/row
3 sets
Jason
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Here are some pics from my meet in January. The squat is 850 and the deadift is 625.
Jason
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awesome shit man! HELLUVA SQUAT!!!
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awesome shit man! HELLUVA SQUAT!!!
thanks buddy!
Jason
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Here is my entry into the getbig.com 500lb deadlift challenge. I managed to hit 9 reps, which isnt bad, but not as good as I had expected. Hopefully it allows me to place!
This was done today. I did some shrugs and abs too.
Jason
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DE SQ/DL from Friday:
Low box SQ with SSB, blue bands raw
225x3 sets of 2
315x3 sets of 2
Shrugs
5 sets
face Pulls
3 sets
Jason
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What do you do for living man? Because you could be like a badass bodyguard, you surely scare anybody with that looking and those hardcore weights
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What do you do for living man? Because you could be like a badass bodyguard, you surely scare anybody with that looking and those hardcore weights
I work as a glazier...or glass man. I actually fabricate the frames, setting glass sucks!
Jason
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Monday
Conv DL off of 1.5inch mats RAW
Up to 625x1 with 2 solid misses(knees) at 655.
Zercher Squat to foam on 10" box
Up to 275x5
Decline Situps
Pullthroughs
Really good workout yesterday, but I think Im done deadlifting for a week or five. Ive been pulling alot lately, and dont like that :D
Jason
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Monday
Conv DL off of 1.5inch mats RAW
Up to 625x1 with 2 solid misses(knees) at 655.
Zercher Squat to foam on 10" box
Up to 275x5
Decline Situps
Pullthroughs
Really good workout yesterday, but I think Im done deadlifting for a week or five. Ive been pulling alot lately, and dont like that :D
Jason
FASTER! you'll get the 655! ;D
That's my cure for every deadlift problem..FASTER!
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FASTER! you'll get the 655! ;D
That's my cure for every deadlift problem..FASTER!
I wish! I will be well past it come meet time thats for sure!
Jason
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From Friday:
DE Squat/Deadlift
DE Squat
Cambered bar RAWWWWWWWWW to a 14 inch box with 160lbs of chains. My normal box is about 15.5 inches.
365x8x2
GHR
4 sets
Front pulldowns
3 sets
Rear pulldowns
3 sets
Pulldown abs
4 sets
1 arm deadlifts
225x3 each side
Jason
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haha one arm deads are catching on! NICE!
KEEP IT UP HOMESLICE! DAMN you're strong!
NICE SQUAT too... 14" box...sweet lord
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haha one arm deads are catching on! NICE!
KEEP IT UP HOMESLICE! DAMN you're strong!
NICE SQUAT too... 14" box...sweet lord
If you remember, I was the one who told you about the 1 arm DL's!! :P ;D ;D ;D LOL Thanks man!
Jason
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Big ME Squat day
Cambered Bar Box Squat to a 15 inch box with reverse purple bands (100lb-150lb deload at bottom) RAWWWWWW! and a belt.
810x1
We did 9 sets total up to 810x1. There was little to no assistance at the top. This was heavy, but ws strong and the weight moved well. I was going to go up again, but it was 530, and i had been at the gym for a while...
Pulldown Abs
115x3x15
Knee Outs with Purple band
3 ets of 5 reps with a 6 second pause at full extension
Lat Pulldowns
2 sets of 20
Jason
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If you remember, I was the one who told you about the 1 arm DL's!! :P ;D ;D ;D LOL Thanks man!
Jason
HAHAHA duh..ooops...
I need to get me one of louie's hip harnesses for pull throughs because the seated cable row is pulling my ass over with teh rope handle! You get my pm's?
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From Yesterday
DE SQ/DL
Cambered bar Sponge Bob Square Squats with blues over the plates RAWWWWW! Bands were over 250@the top.
315x3x2
365x3x2
405x3x2
GHR
3 sets of 8
Pulldowns
RP set of 21 (11,6,4)
KB side bends
88lbx3x20 each side
Jason
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SICK ASS SQUATTING MAN! off a box or just hitting depth and going for a ride?
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Nice journal, what's the 1-arm deadlifts for?
description of the exercise please?
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Nice journal, what's the 1-arm deadlifts for?
description of the exercise please?
mostly grip and core, i believe, but i think it's pretty good on getting some unilateral hamstring work as well (at least i feel them there).
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mostly grip and core, i believe, but i think it's pretty good on getting some unilateral hamstring work as well (at least i feel them there).
Yes. You will feel these in many places you possibly thought didnt exist.
LMAO at "RAWWWWW!" ;D
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LMAO at "RAWWWWW!" ;D
that's how it's spelled, though. how do YOU write it? ???
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that's how it's spelled, though. how do YOU write it? ???
raw <<<
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raw <<<
well that's just ENTIRELY wrong. first of all, you're missing about six w's, and the three exclamation points at the end. plus it's supposed to be all uppercase. didn't you learn this in school, man?? >:(
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well that's just ENTIRELY wrong. first of all, you're missing about six w's, and the three exclamation points at the end. plus it's supposed to be all uppercase. didn't you learn this in school, man?? >:(
I flunked out of school for that very reason.
Its a sensitive subject. :(
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mostly grip and core, i believe, but i think it's pretty good on getting some unilateral hamstring work as well (at least i feel them there).
are they done from the front or the side?
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The "suitcase style" pickup is most effective for hitting the core muscles being as you must stabilize 19823 times more. From the front, might as well do real DL's.
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SICK ASS SQUATTING MAN! off a box or just hitting depth and going for a ride?
Thanks buddy! All of my squats are done off of a box, except the meet ones!
Jason
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The "suitcase style" pickup is most effective for hitting the core muscles being as you must stabilize 19823 times more. From the front, might as well do real DL's.
Exactly!
Jason
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The "suitcase style" pickup is most effective for hitting the core muscles being as you must stabilize 19823 times more. From the front, might as well do real DL's.
So it's better than muscletech? :-\
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So it's better than muscletech? :-\
really though, is anything???
Jason
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So it's better than muscletech? :-\
A scientific study shows this to be 234523% true.
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i use nitro-tech and enjoy it. :-[
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Nitrotech is a quality protein, but it was overpriced before milk cost went through the roof!
Jason
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Workouts from last week: I cant believe that I forgot to post these! I remember what we did all week though, so bear with me!
ME SQ/DL
BELOW parallel chain suspended SSB GM's
up to 385x1 with 2 strong grinding misses about 4 seconds each.
GHR
3x8
CV Shrug
88lb KB plus 2 chains 3x15
Sled Drag
2 platesx 1/4 mile
Pulldown Abs
110x3x20
FRIDAY DE SQ/DL
Cambered bar box squat with blues over the plates
6x2@365
1x1@405 Shuit it down there due to bewing tired from night before. Still got good work sets in though.
Hole 4 Rack Dead with monster mini and mini looped over bar. Speed/pushing hips through emphasis
245x5
335x5
415x5
505x5
555x5
645x3
695x1
That was it....short but brutal!
Jason
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nice pulls brother..DAMN nice pulls!
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nice pulls brother..DAMN nice pulls!
Thanks buddy! We did harder ones MONDAY!
Jason
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Monday ME SQ/DL workout
Pin 4 rack pulls against an average (green) band and a monster mini
135x5
185x2
225x3
275x3
315x1
405x1
515x1
605x1
655x1 I think this was the last one. I cant remember if iit was here or 605. I do know the tension was HEAVY at the top!
GHR
3 sets of 8 reps SLOW
Leg Curl
Stack-3x10
CV Shrug
88lb KB 3 sets of max reps
Jason
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AHAHAHAHA A sweet update...most of you will think this is lame, but I am excited like you wouldnt imagine. I did my first "direct" upper body workout today since I was injured in 2005. It has been almost 3 years since I have done anything noteworthy for chest, shoulders, or triceps. I worked up to a sweet and MASSIVE ::) max bench, and did a bunch of lateral raises and stuff too.
BENCH
Up to a massive 155x1. I shake less under 900lbs on the squat than I did on this bench. I am literally completely uncapable of unracking the weight, but pressed it fairly well.....but its only 155 too. :D
Front Raise
45lb platex3x10
Lateral Raise
20lb Kettlebell x3x12
Pushdown
40lbsx3x20
Overhead cable extension
40x3x20
Face Pulls
110x3x12
Jason
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155 is a lot better than 45 bro! With all thats happened Im sure you're happy to press that much. Good job!
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given what happened to your arm that's amazing man, good stuff.
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J, congrats on the bench PR. Do you have any mobility/pushing strength in your injured arm? Are you basically pressing with your good arm and just using the other arm to counterbalance the other side of the bar?
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155 is a lot better than 45 bro! With all thats happened Im sure you're happy to press that much. Good job!
given what happened to your arm that's amazing man, good stuff.
Thanks guys!
J, congrats on the bench PR. Do you have any mobility/pushing strength in your injured arm? Are you basically pressing with your good arm and just using the other arm to counterbalance the other side of the bar?
Thanks Pandae. Ive got some strength in it, but, obviously, it is very limited. Hopefully I will be able to do a 200lb bench in that meet in august.
Jason
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hahaha congrats man! Feels good to be under some weight again doesn't it! Man that's outstanding! And how do you feel after?
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hahaha congrats man! Feels good to be under some weight again doesn't it! Man that's outstanding! And how do you feel after?
Thanks for the support buddy! I was honestly nervous trying it, but the confidence slowly came back. Today, Im actually sore a bit in the delts and pecs...must be a good sign!
Jason
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should do some heavy skullcrushers. those always boost my bench. or really heavy one-arm tricep extensions. trust me.
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should do some heavy skullcrushers. those always boost my bench. or really heavy one-arm tricep extensions. trust me.
damn, didnt know skulls were helpful for bench.
Good luck with your recovery jason, keep it up!
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damn, didnt know skulls were helpful for bench.
Good luck with your recovery jason, keep it up!
actually i was just making a playful, if tasteless, joke at jason's expense. frankly, the fact that he's benching anything at all is AMAZING given what he's been through.
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actually i was just making a playful, if tasteless, joke at jason's expense. frankly, the fact that he's benching anything at all is AMAZING given what he's been through.
LOL I didn't think about how hard skulls are on your elbows ;D
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jason did you land it or what?!
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Saturday sucked...thats all that Im saying about that.
Jason
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MONDAY ME SQ/DL
Zercher Harness Low box sponge bob square squats rizzaw
135x6
225x6
275x6
315x6
365x3
405x1
455x1
500x1!!!! Stopped there...maybe had 20lbs more, but its a strong probability I didnt :D THIS was incredibly difficult. Hopefully it speaks well of my improving low back and quad strength.
GHR
3 sets of 8 Absolutely brutal after those squats today
Purple band hip adductions
3 sets of 15 For strength and the ability to fight stronger gear!
Jaw jacking
1 hour for fun
Jason
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Didnt train friday as I had about 398768747439786098798576 54987608976 things pop up in the 30 minutes prior to training. Wasnt happy about it, but I wasnt mad either.
Jason
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Rizzawazazzle Sumo DLs from the floor
Up to 665x1 with 2 solid misses (at the knees again) at 705. This is 40lbs better than my geared up meet DL, so Im excited!
HEAVY Sled Drags
250(?) lbsx6 trips of 50 yards
Pulldown Abs
3 sets with 210
Solid workout today...Im about 16 weeks out from the meet in August, so I will absolutely take every PR I can get from here until August!
Jason
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Rizzawazazzle Sumo DLs from the floor
Up to 665x1 with 2 solid misses (at the knees again) at 705. This is 40lbs better than my geared up meet DL, so Im excited!
HEAVY Sled Drags
250(?) lbsx6 trips of 50 yards
Pulldown Abs
3 sets with 210
Solid workout today...Im about 16 weeks out from the meet in August, so I will absolutely take every PR I can get from here until August!
Jason
holy shit.. 40lb raw gain! DAMN!
smoking my ass in the deadlift for sure! NICE WORK! here's hoping we'll be mid seven's come the fall! ;D
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Friday 18APR08
DE SQ/DL
SSB spongebob box squats raw approximately 2" below parallel...because I can
315x8x2 with green
365x1x2 with green
405x1x2 with green
45 degree GM's
135x5
225x5
315x5
Leg Curls
Stack x 13 RP
Green band Abductors
3x10
Jason
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holy shit.. 40lb raw gain! DAMN!
smoking my ass in the deadlift for sure! NICE WORK! here's hoping we'll be mid seven's come the fall! ;D
Thanks man...mid 7's would be nice, but I need to get to 7 first!
Jason
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ME SQ/DL
Chain Suspended Cambered Bar GM Parallel
135x5
185x5
225x5
275x3
315x3
365x3
405x1
455x1
500x1
545x1
600x0
315x4x6
45 degree back raise
3x10
Purple Abductors
2x15
TKE
Green band 3x15 each leg
Jason
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Seated Cable Rows-DC Style
225x15 RP
How many sets?
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How many sets?
3 "sets" tp get to the 15 reps :D How is your training friend? And how come you never text me back??? :D
Jason
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3 "sets" tp get to the 15 reps :D How is your training friend? And how come you never text me back??? :D
Jason
I did!!! when my phone goes out of range, it puts the texts in the draft box and doesn't resend... I had like 30 texts waiting for you sweetie and just pressed send ;D
Bad ass biker bars btw.
I training confused right now... trying to change my split to re-prioritize my arms...
I hit that once a year... get confused and not sure how to re-shuffle.
Here are the requirements:
Train arms and legs twice a week.
Direct shoulder work not really required (no overheads)
Here's the crazyness I came up with, chest, back or shoulders every 9 days, legs and arms every 4 days.
1- Chest Shoulders
2- Legs
3- Arms
4- Off
5- Back / Traps
6- Legs
7- Arms
8-Off
re-peate.
Crazyness #2:
1- Chest triceps
2- Back biceps Hams or quads (based on soreness)
3- Off
4- Arms Shoulders
5- Legs
6- off
re-peate.
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Yesterdays DE Work:
DE SQ/DL
SSB with blue bands(250lb) spongebob square squats
5 work sets @405x2
1 work set @455x2
1 work set @500x2
Wanted to work up a bit, but nothing too extremely taxing...had to move our entire gym today and wanted to be prepared
4millon sets of Lat pulls
Face Pulls
4 sets
Leg Curl
3 sets
Jason
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ME SQ/DL
My back was smoked from moving our entire gym this weekend and building everything back up. When asked what I wanted to do, I simply replied "Not Deadlifts." Sooo.......we did deadlifts!
Pin 3 Rack Pulls against a green and a purple band raw
135x3
225x5
315x3
405x1
500x1
600x0....couldnt get set up or move the bar fast enough. Also wasnt strong enough to do this today...it was strong off of the pins, but IU gassed out above my knees...right where I miss EVERYTHING.
SSB GM's with a wide stance and no belt.
135x5
225x5
315x5
Was a very short day today, but I wasnt feeling it and shut it down early. Abs and back tomorrow! Ill post some pics of teh gym once everything is finalized!
Jason
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From Friday:
DE SQ/DL
Speed Squat with Cambered Bar and Green bands over plates
135x5
225x5
315x2 add belt
365x2 add briefs
405x2x2
455x2x2
500x2
550x2
600x2 EASY
Found out that the weights Ive been training with are much too light, I need to be about 450-500 on this exercise as it is setup right now.
Long Strap Reverse Hypers
4 plates and 2 25's for 4 sets of 10
Speed Deadlifts
315x7x1
GHR Abs
3 sets of 20
Pulldown Abs
3 sets
Jason
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Serious squat numbers, Pegg!
Do you post all your workouts on here or just the main stuff?
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Monday ME SQ/DL
Got a new mastadon bar at the gym Friday, so we had to try it out today. We did parallel box squats. All sets with a purple band...Bar is counted as 45lbs, but is actually 60. Our band setup gives 100lbs at the top with the purples.
135x5
225x5
315x5
365x3
405x1
455x1
500x1 (added training briefs after)
550x1
600x1
650x1
700x1
720x1
770x0 Broke the box, but that was just about it. Still a strong PR, especially 16 weeks out with crappy briefs!
SSB GMs
135x5
225x5
315X1 back was SMOKED
Pulldown Abs
3x20 HEAVY Abs were cramping at the end
KB Side bends
88lb KBx3x15
Jason
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DAMN you had a sick ass day man.. WOW! That's so BADASS squatting! You're going to smoke 850 or better the next time you're on the platform man..good lord have mercy! NICE work bro
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DAMN you had a sick ass day man.. WOW! That's so BADASS squatting! You're going to smoke 850 or better the next time you're on the platform man..good lord have mercy! NICE work bro
Thanks man! You never know too, the wqy things are going, I might OPEN at 850! Youre also the only on ethat ever posts in here besides me :D
Jason
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Thanks man! You never know too, the wqy things are going, I might OPEN at 850! Youre also the only on ethat ever posts in here besides me :D
Jason
HAHAHA well hey i like the freakshows..what can i say! LMAO!
850?! don't scare'em off too fast.. 800 to the floor with a 5 second pause smiling at the bottom..then do 850 LOL
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DE SQ/DL
DE Squats were JUNK tonite, my hips obviously need more than 3 days rest after being thrashed twi times in 3 days i still carried on...got a meet in august!
DE SQ with Green Band and SSB
405x5x2
Speed Pulls...from pin 3...to help save my hips
315 plus 6 chains for 6x1
GHR
3x12
Reverse Hyper
90lbsx2x20
Some wierd stretch thing with the 88lb kettlebell
3x15
Jason
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Serious squat numbers, Pegg!
Do you post all your workouts on here or just the main stuff?
I cant believe I missed this...sorry bout that dude!
Mostly it is my main stuff, but if something else notable happens, Ill throw it in for sure!
jason
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I cant believe I missed this...sorry bout that dude!
Mostly it is my main stuff, but if something else notable happens, Ill throw it in for sure!
jason
Thanks for the speedy reply! ;)
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ME SQ/DL
I didnt get to do this yesterday due to family commitments, but got it done today.
Chain Suspended SSB GM's Parallel
Up to 425x1. PR!!! As Ive said before, GM's are BY FAR my worst ME movement. Ive got a long torso, and suck at them. However, they dont have a long torso class, so Ill quit mentioning it and keep doing GM's!
Highbar olympic stance squat (beltless)
135x5
225x5
315x5
405x5
455x5
505x1 Just trying to get some quad work in, helps the DL and tightens the gear up! Jason wants pentas instead of quads!
Reverse Hypers
4 sets of 8
Ive been looking alot at what Mark Bell and the guys over at Super Training gym in Sacremento do. It seems to be a very solid plan, and I think Im going to give it a whirl for a bit. Also, started my new diet today. Ill go into detail if anyone is interested, but I can say it better be effective as Im eating my ass off!!! SO MUCH FOOD!!!!
Jason
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From Friday:
De SQuat with Cambered bar and Blues wrapped over tge plates rawwwwwwwww!!!!! Very heavy at top
135x5
185x5
225x5 added blues after
275x3x2
315x3x2
365x2
DB SLDL
100x3x20
GHR
3x6
Reverse Hyper
2x20 light
Pulldown Abs
3x15-HEAVY
GHR Abs
bw+25x3x10 The addition opf 25lbs made a fairly easy exercise BRUTAL! Will help in August though! Also, my abs are more sore than my hamstrings, hips, or low back.
All in All, had a great workout, especially after working on a roof all day installing 400lb skylights. Hopefully it is a sign of things to continue, because I am feeling strong in all of my lifts, even the crappy GMs!
Jason
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Outstanding workout today. It was short, but hopefully effective. I ended my ME work with a real grinder, which I havent been able to do like todays, in a long time. It was one of those lifts that if it was 10lbs heavier, wouldve probably been a miss. A true Max effort lift today.
Reverse band box squat (14 inch box) mini bands
***Bands deloaded 50-60lbs at the bottom of the lift and ZERO at the top*** We tested it after I was done
Mastadon Bar (60lbs) counted as 45
bar x2x10
95x2x5
135x2x5
225x3 added reverse mini bands
315x3
365x1
405x1 added belt
455x1
495x1
545x1
585x1 added briefs after
675x1
765x1
845x1 PR! Honestly, I was more excited by how strong I was out of the rack than he actual weight lifted. Ive found the exercise I need to demolish it from the start. Its nice, as that has been my major hurdle.
GHR
3x8
GHR Abs-THESE are what is helping me out of the monolift!
5 sets of 15+ reps
Jason
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Holy shit! 845?!?!?! Thats insanity. Must be the APT and AtLarge products! :D
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Holy shit! 845?!?!?! Thats insanity. Must be the APT and AtLarge products! :D
bah, you know how these PLs are. they don't actually lift. it's all the equipment. i'll bet he was taking a nap while the briefs or suit did the lift for him. ::)
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bah, you know how these PLs are. they don't actually lift. it's all the equipment. i'll bet he was taking a nap while the briefs or suit did the lift for him. ::)
LMAO MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY! >:( ;D ;D
jason will be ready for a grand for sure come this fall.. good lord have fucking mercy look at those numbers.. just added briefs to help his big ass support that weight and he smoked that shit!
i need a monolift. >:(
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Holy shit! 845?!?!?! Thats insanity. Must be the APT and AtLarge products! :D
All kidding and shilling aside, I honestly believe that is part of it. And, if you count the actual weight of the bar it was 860 :D LOL
Jason
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bah, you know how these PLs are. they don't actually lift. it's all the equipment. i'll bet he was taking a nap while the briefs or suit did the lift for him. ::)
I was only responsible for getting the gear set up properly under the bar. I walked away and the briefs did the rest!
Jason
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LMAO MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY! >:( ;D ;D
jason will be ready for a grand for sure come this fall.. good lord have fucking mercy look at those numbers.. just added briefs to help his big ass support that weight and he smoked that shit!
i need a monolift. >:(
Im going to get you some pics so you can see how light those briefs are. Its crazy. They help, but I can sit on a parallel box with no weight on my back. Thanks too for the support guys!
Jason
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From Friday
DE SQ/DL
DE Squat with Mastadon and Green Bands for All Sets
Barx2x10
95x2x10
135x2x2
185x2
225x2
275x2
315x2
365x2
405x2
455x2
500x2
550x2
600x2. Still very fast at 600. Not true DE barbell speed, but fast and easy. Got videos too, just trying to figure out how to convert the filetype.
Rack Pulls Beltless
225x3
315x3
405x3
500x3
550x3
GHR
3x10
GHR Abs
BW+25x4x10
Jason
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Jason, to you see any benefits doing "rack pulls" for a guy like me with back problems? Both size and strenght wise?
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Jason, to you see any benefits doing "rack pulls" for a guy like me with back problems? Both size and strenght wise?
What kind of back problems do you have? If it is mainly muscular you might benefit. Joint/spine issues you may want to steer clear. I honestly dont know anything better for your back both size and strength wise except for goodmornings.
Jason
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What kind of back problems do you have? If it is mainly muscular you might benefit. Joint/spine issues you may want to steer clear. I honestly dont know anything better for your back both size and strength wise except for goodmornings.
Jason
Disk issues unfortunately.. had a herniated disk which luckily "resorbed" but still. Haven't dead lifted since then.
Watching "MattC"s videos alone makes my lumbar twitch ;D
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Disk issues unfortunately.. had a herniated disk which luckily "resorbed" but still. Haven't dead lifted since then.
Watching "MattC"s videos alone makes my lumbar twitch ;D
Id say talk to your doc. Also, ask DC about it if you see him at the gym. He is a closet PT IMHO :D
Jason
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ME SQ/DL from Today instead of yesterday
Conventional DL rawwwwwwwwwwwww
135x5
185x5
225x5
275x3
315x3 (add 4 chains)
365x1
405x1 (add belt)
455x1
500x1
550x1
600x1
655x1 PR! (735 at lockout!) This lift is 30lbs, plus the chains more than my best suited sumo Deadlift. I honetly believe at this point that pulling sumo is the wrong choice for me right now and conventional is the way to go. Looks like I will be purchasing a KING deadlifter in the near future!
Lat Pulldowns (ARCH emphasis)
I do these with a 3 second static contraction at the bottom. I feel that doing them this way helps strengthen my upper back arch for the squat. Also gives me the muscular endurance to hold it for a grinder squat. And it gives me a JACKED Rear Lat Spread! :P
5 sets unsure of the weight for 10 reps each
DB Side Bends
80x3x15 each side
Jason
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655x1 PR! (735 at lockout!) This lift is 30lbs, plus the chains more than my best suited sumo Deadlift. I honetly believe at this point that pulling sumo is the wrong choice for me right now and conventional is the way to go. Looks like I will be purchasing a KING deadlifter in the near future!
there's a reason almost every DL record that wasn't set in the IPA/APF by a really, really short person has been conventional. while you can get 150+ out of a suit sumo easily, the body just pulls more conventional with very few exceptions.
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there's a reason almost every DL record that wasn't set in the IPA/APF by a really, really short person has been conventional. while you can get 150+ out of a suit sumo easily, the body just pulls more conventional with very few exceptions.
Youre very correct sir, at least thats the way it seems to be for me as of late. I was just excited because I beat a guy on our team who has a 740lb DL by 50lbs! I think he quit though, as opposed to missing.
Jason
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that's badass, dude. can't wait to see you post a 1600 two-lift meet total.
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that's badass, dude. can't wait to see you post a 1600 two-lift meet total.
Ive got a bench, its just not a good one! LOL My long term goal is to total elite at 275 or 308. It would take HUGE squat and dead, but I would LOVE to do it.
Jason
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Ive got a bench, its just not a good one! LOL My long term goal is to total elite at 275 or 308. It would take HUGE squat and dead, but I would LOVE to do it.
Jason
well what IS your bench? i mean, elite is 2000 for 275 and 2040 for 308 in the APF, so with your arm as it is you'd need to be practically doing 9 bills on squat and pull or a half ton and 8, yah?
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well what IS your bench? i mean, elite is 2000 for 275 and 2040 for 308 in the APF, so with your arm as it is you'd need to be practically doing 9 bills on squat and pull or a half ton and 8, yah?
Youre pretty close. I honestly think 150-200 is the highest the bench would EVER go now, ut Im not going to push it unil I get close to those numbers.
Jason
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Youre pretty close. I honestly think 150-200 is the highest the bench would EVER go now, ut Im not going to push it unil I get close to those numbers.
Jason
You need the new Inzer Forklift Shirt! 800lbs just to get it to touch! :o
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You need the new Inzer Forklift Shirt! 800lbs just to get it to touch! :o
HAHA
talk to mikie i'm sure he'll know where to send ya! ;D he builds those forklifts!
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HAHA
talk to mikie i'm sure he'll know where to send ya! ;D he builds those forklifts!
He's a pioneer in the industry. ;)
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You need the new Inzer Forklift Shirt! 800lbs just to get it to touch! :o
considering mendy was unable to touch with 1049 in an attempt last year, this post is actually outdated!
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considering mendy was unable to touch with 1049 in an attempt last year, this post is actually outdated!
Im always a step behind. >:(
I just cut the back out of one of the girlfriends sports bras. FUCK INZER! :D
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Im always a step behind. >:(
I just cut the back out of one of the girlfriends sports bras. FUCK INZER! :D
Im definitely not a John Inzer (the man) fan at all. He has a solid company though for sure.
Jason
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From Friday:
Wasnt much work to be odne really. All I really wanted to do was make sure my suit still fit. My weight has been all over the plave as of late, an the time to buy new gear is NOW to be ready by August.
Box Squat with Mastadon (60lbs)and Straight Weight
barx gazillion
135x5
225x5
315x5
405x1
455x1
500x1
550x1(added belt after)
640x1(added junk predators after)
730x1(added 56 Ace after, straps down)
800x1 This is a meet PR tie, done with the straps down, no knee wraps, and no circa max training. The bar speed was rediculous. Not to sound like a fucking blowhard, but after Fridays workout, I dont know if an 800lb squat will ever see the platform from me again. It was unbelievably easy.
Jason
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blow hard
;D
sick shit man... straps up, new knee wraps, and you'll be opening in the 900's
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Hopefully, eventually. Probably not in August though. Scratch that. DEFINITELY not in August.
Jason :D
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is the mastodon bar the one that's bent, or is that the buffalo?
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From Monday:
Made the 2 hour drive to EliteFTS to train with Jim, Rich T. Baggins, Gerard, and the crew at the Compound III. By the way, Ohio traffic sucks and I70 is an absolute shithole for those of you who might be interested in traveling its unscenic pathways. EliteFTS offices are smaller than I had pictured in my minds eye as well. Very nice building though for sure. Gym was huge, and (obviously?!?) the best equipped gym Ive ever been in or seen.
Training was the standard ME SQ/DL day.
Cambered Bar Box squat against Green Bands over the plates. Im not sur ewhat the band tension was, Rich told me but Ive completely forgotten. 170 maybe? I dunno. It was band tension. The hugemungous cambered bar weighed in at a beefy 85lbs, but was counted as 45 here.
135x5
225x5
315x1
365x1
405x1
500x1 added belt after
550x1 added briefs after
600x1
650x1
700x1
750xMISS-Came off of the box strong on this one, I just ended up too far forward and stalled out. You have to carry this bar rediculously high on your back. Partly (mostly) because there was NO KNURLING. This bar is an absolute beast, and brutally sodomizes the rackable one we have at our gym.
Conventional Deadlifts:
Up to 620 or 670x1. I cant remember what weight it was. Fairly fast though, I think. I had a strong attempt at 700 as well, but lost my grip and missed it. Oh well.
After training we went to Bob Evans and ate and bullshitted then drove home through a feckin HUGE storm.
Jason
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is the mastodon bar the one that's bent, or is that the buffalo?
Buffalo bar has a slight camber. The mastadon is the stiffest bar ever.
Jason
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Up until this weekend I havent really done anything of note since my last post. Ive been in 10000000 different places in life and havent really accomplished anything the last week worth noting.
Jason
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Saturday Training:
I made the Journey back over to the Compound III in London again, EliteFTS' showroom/gym. I had a new pair of ACE briefs to break in, and wanted to get some weight on my back. I knew that Jim, Rich, Jason Adams, and Matt K and a bunch of his buddies would be there getting after it as well. Kroc got lost coming in so we helped Jason A. and his friend bench. Jason had a gangster single ply shirt that had zero reps in it. He worked up to a STRONG 565 at 181. His best lift is 585@220. He is going to demolish some guys at the ProAm in August.
Kroc and his road dogs showed up a bit later and we proceded to start squatting. It was kind of crazy, because all of the dudes that came with him squat like he does. Very odd, but the resemblance is uncanny. They were some strong dudes all around as well.
Free Squats with the Mastadon:
135x5
225x5
350x1
440x1
530x1
620x1 (added 50 ACE briefs after this set)
710x1
800x1 (added 56 ACE Suit after this set, straps down)
900x1 very shaky and not too deep. A crappy rep, but a rep none the less. Was fast, but looked like shit during the descent. Sat down, not back, my knees came forward, and I cut it 2-3 inches high.
900x1 SOLID LIFT AND NEW PR! Everything on this was perfect, save for the fact that I cut it an inch high. Jim said he thought I would have been good for 950 with the straps down, but should hut it down, so I did.
Pin 2 Rack pulls against a quadded mini
135x2
225x2
315x1
405x1
495x1
545x1
585x1
635x1 A 635lb PR! LOL My first time doing them set up this way, so it was a huge PR for me! I think I quit about 2 sets before I hit a true max, but this was a good, solid lift that I was happy with.
I then got to watch Kroc, who had already worked up to 1015 and taken it for a ride twice squat 440x17. This was absolutely unbelievable to watch. Every rep was hams to calves. No wonder his quads are now pentas and my quads been downgraded to biceps. After training we went to Pizza Hut and saw some of Londons finest mullets.
You can read Jims review and see a pic of my fat bloated head here:
http://asp.elitefts.com/qa/training-logs.asp?tid=63&__N=Jim%20Wendler
Jason
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i'm gonna second Jim's comment. bring back the beard.
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i'm gonna second Jim's comment. bring back the beard.
It was sweet...HUGE terrorist beard...and the wife hated it. i was given an offer I couldnt refuse...LOLOL
Jason
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It was sweet...HUGE terrorist beard...and the wife hated it. i was given an offer I couldnt refuse...LOLOL
Jason
wait, did you have a full-on beard at some point? i only ever saw the huge goatee.
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wait, did you have a full-on beard at some point? i only ever saw the huge goatee.
HUGE Beard. I sent A23 some pics of it. I dunno if I have any on the camera...gimme a sec...
Jason
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My spine would liquify and fall out of my ass if I unracked 900lbs! :o
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HUGE Beard. I sent A23 some pics of it. I dunno if I have any on the camera...gimme a sec...
Jason
Huge mother fucker beard. I fell off my chair when I opened the text.
Beard = power ;D
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dude post a pic of the beard!!!
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900lbs squat
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BEAST.
dude, wtf shoes are those by the way?
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BEAST.
dude, wtf shoes are those by the way?
Chucks. Theyre just all black. I wantto get some Metal Shoes though...but theyre not cheap.
Jason
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i use sambas and they're good enough for me. a friend of mine swears by wrestling shoes. i never saw what was so awesome about metal's that warranted the ridic price. if donnie thompson can rock the chucks, i don't think my weak ass needs any more!
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Absolutely insane lifts man, your back must be made of steel cable!
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i use sambas and they're good enough for me. a friend of mine swears by wrestling shoes. i never saw what was so awesome about metal's that warranted the ridic price. if donnie thompson can rock the chucks, i don't think my weak ass needs any more!
Everyone I have ever spoken to that has worn them says theyre the best ever. Donnie rocked them too...and I honestly believe he still might.
Jason
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Fridays Sq/DL workout
From Yesterday
DE SQ/DL
DE SQ with the Rackable Cambered Squat Bar with blues over the plates. All sets were done rizzzzzzaw
bar x 100000000
135x5
225x5
275x3 (added blues after)
315x3x2
365x3x2
405x1x2
455x1x1 The band tension was rediculous, and this, for me, was a HUGE raw squat. I also found that the faster you move with this bar, the more it says. Obvious, yes, but gives me a goal for how fast the sets need to feel to be correct.
Reverse Hypers
225x4x10
Pulldown Abs
4 sets of 10
Side Bends
3x10
Jason
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Monday ME SQ/DL
Bad day...felt bad all day, but wanted to get some work in...
Deadlift from floor
135x3
225x3
315x3
405x1
495x1 added belt after
545x1
585x1
635x1 aded KING Pro Deadlifter after
675x4x1 These were actually fairly fast. They were mainly to figure out how I need ot have the suit for me and how to get down to the bar. This suit is a bad mother too...made my legs bleed! If I can get my grip straightened out, I think low to mid 700 should be definitely doable.
Stretch
Jason
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675 for 4 after putting on a suit and wonder if you can pull 700? I'd go 585, 675, then pull 725 for a go if those were MY numbers and I'd damn sure get it! I though I'd catch your ass pulling..but it's looking like you're blowing past me HAHA SICK SHIT MAN!
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675 for 4 after putting on a suit and wonder if you can pull 700? I'd go 585, 675, then pull 725 for a go if those were MY numbers and I'd damn sure get it! I though I'd catch your ass pulling..but it's looking like you're blowing past me HAHA SICK SHIT MAN!
It wasnt a set of 4...4 singles. ;D They were also of varying levels of impressiveness.
Jason
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Here is a video of my 900. It is the first clip in the movie. Lots of impressive lifting in May at EFS!
Jason
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You made 900 look EASY!!!
Impressive!
How long did it take to get used to the mono-lift?
it always fucked me up, but i only used one about 15 times.
Great lifting Jason.
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i always thought monolifts were easy once you figure out where to plant your feet. getting your breath is a SNAP too. i also think guys with the mega wide stance and the monolift sit the bar higher than others, but no idea.
jason, you'd better be hitting a grand by new years. that 900's pretty damn sick, considering you didn't use knee wraps.
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i always thought monolifts were easy once you figure out where to plant your feet. getting your breath is a SNAP too. i also think guys with the mega wide stance and the monolift sit the bar higher than others, but no idea.
jason, you'd better be hitting a grand by new years. that 900's pretty damn sick, considering you didn't use knee wraps.
The pegg = a beast. magoo = a beast admirer and beyond --> disturbing.
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i always thought monolifts were easy once you figure out where to plant your feet. getting your breath is a SNAP too. i also think guys with the mega wide stance and the monolift sit the bar higher than others, but no idea.
jason, you'd better be hitting a grand by new years. that 900's pretty damn sick, considering you didn't use knee wraps.
He should hit 1000 in a few months! Insane...really insane!
i squat with a shoulder width stance and for some reason i could never set my feet correctly without walking the bar back at least a step.
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He should hit 1000 in a few months! Insane...really insane!
i squat with a shoulder width stance and for some reason i could never set my feet correctly without walking the bar back at least a step.
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i would just laugh my ass off if he got an 1800 total without benching. just to piss everyone off. >:(
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You made 900 look EASY!!!
Impressive!
How long did it take to get used to the mono-lift?
it always fucked me up, but i only used one about 15 times.
Great lifting Jason.
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Thanks man. It took about 3 good weeks AFTER I was taught how to use it properly before I felt comfortable with it. Learning to use the hips to unrack the bar and not the quads is a very odd feeling, and it took a few weeks for them to unfuck themselves strength wise. Now i feel like a retard trying to walk anything out LOL
Jason
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i would just laugh my ass off if he got an 1800 total without benching. just to piss everyone off. >:(
Hopefully I will be close. I had some STRANGE stuff happen Yesterday that is a NICE look towards the future!
Jason
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I have been lazy (busy?!?) and havent taken the time to log my last 3 workouts. Im going to fix that now though!
Training from 1 week ago DE SQ/DL
i was on the front end of a head/chest cold that beat me down for a few days. I had intended to do my speed squatting with the SSB and a Blue band. I actually warmed up to 225 plus the band and realized that I was doing shit and completely sucked. Nothing felt right and rather than waste time and risk injuring myself I decided to quit there. Here is what I did instead. I did this circuit fashion, resting 2-3 minutes between circuits. I did as many circuits as I needed to hit my goal on the GHR, 60 reps. I think it ended up taking 7 or 8 sets, i cant really remember.
GHR 60 reps with bodyweight only
Pulldown Abs 125lbs
Reverse Hyper 250lbs
DB side bends 90lb DB
The other exercises were done to about 2 reps shy of failure. For being sick, I ended up getting some really good work in.
Jason
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Last Tuesdays ME SQ/DL work
Stll banging it out with the cold. Was so sick I had to call in to work Monday, so I definitely didnt train. I also didnt feel like doing any true ME stuff, so i just threw in some Repeateed Effort training, with exercises I hate and absolutely suck at. The poundages will reflect this fact LOL
SSb GM's NOT suspended. I vcant tell you the last time that I did them this way.
Bar x bazillion
95x5
135x5
185x5
225x5
315x5
365x3
405x1 I hate these. This is my WORST variation of my WORST main lift. They beat my ass pretty bad though, and seem to help my upper back strength tremendously.
GHR
4 sets of 8-12 reps
Pulldown Abs
lighter weights x 3 sets of 20 plus
Reverse hyper
300x4x10
CV Pulldowns
115x3x12
Jason
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Yesterdays DE (LOL) Workout
A couple of guys had some new gear they wanted to put on and try to break in. They wanted to free squat, which was fine by me, as I feel I need to incorporate them into my training more, especially as the meet draws near. i had the intention of doing speed work (HONEST!) but when I saw everyone hammering away doing singles, I felt obligated to not be that guy and do the singles as well. Overall, it went VERY well, not only for me, but EVERY guy on the team, from our MUTANT 148lb'er to myself. EVERY GUY left with a PR yesterday. Not bad for some DE work hahahahaha
Free Squat with Mastadon ( MEET PREP)
150x5
240x5
330x3
420x2
510x1 (added belt after)
600x1
650x1 (added size 50 ACE briefs after)
690x1
780x1
830x1
870x1
930x1 NEW PR
I am starting to feel STRONG now. Everything felt like it came out of the racks like Sam Byrds looks, so thats a good sign. I didnt even know that the 930 was that until after I did it. It was supposed to have been 900, but apparently it seems that Im not the only one who doesnt pay close attention to counting LOL. Here is the odd part. This felt more solid with just briefs on than the 900 in briefs/suit did a few weeks ago. Im not sure why, I think it is that Im more confident now, both in myself and how the weight feels on my back. I need to keep pounding the reverse hypers and ab work though for sure and make sure that I can support weight that my hips can squat.
GHR Abs
3x10
Pulldown Abs
3x15
Reverse hypers
3x15 to loosen the back up haha
Sled Drags
4 plates x 6 trips of ~150 feet
Jason
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Thanks Man!
If any of you guys are interested, I posted some pics of the gym Im at on the Y board.
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=199834.0
Jason
Jason,
We are in the works of opening a "warehouse" type of gym here in So.Cal around this time next year. It's going to be a nondescript gym located in an industrial park. It's going to consist of the just a little more than the basics and cater to athletes. Nothing big, about 15-2000sq ft but filled with equipment designed specifically for strength training......no frills. When I saw those pics it should just remind people that you don't need machines (maybe a few) to develop strength. IMO, thats an awesome gym, just the necessities.
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930!
That would fold me in half!
Good luck with 1k!
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Well, Ive been busy as fuck and not posting, but I havent really done anything worth noting. Some accessory PRs, but nothing too out there. Ive been trying to rest some little aches and pains, and made a 5 day trip to Ft. Bragg, NC
Here is what I did friday for the first day of my Circa Max
JUST ACE BRIEFS-Suit next week to take a weight
250lb bands plus 600lbs barweight for 6x2 i would say that this was approximately 75-80% effort. A bit of strain, but no busted blood vessels or anything
Long Strap Reverse Hypers
380x4x10
GHR Situps
45x4x10
Db Sidebends
100x4x15 each side
Jason
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Mondays work
Reverse Hypers
225sx4x1o NO momentum at all, waas slow and controlled throuhg the entire range of motion
GHR
3x10
CV Pulldowns
3x10 hevy
Face Pulls
4x15
pulldown Abs
3x12
jason
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Last week of circa max
250lb band tension for all sets
60x6
60x3 added bands
150x3
240x3
330x3 added briefs after
420x1
510x1
560x1
600x1 addded suit after, straps down
650x1
690x1
740x1 (990 at top)
breakouts with same bands total weight listed
990x1
1040x1
1130x3x1 I cant explain it, but these felt more solid than the lighter weights I did. i moved my feet forward a bit, and I think its what I need to do for my real squats. seemed to help quite a bit. i fee good knowing that I can almost unrack Chuck V's best squat.
Pulldown Abs supersetted with db shrugs
135 on abs plus 80lb db's for 3x15 on eaach exercise. These were HEAVY on the abs...but we have a difficult lat pulldown machine for sure.
Jason
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What are "breakouts"? Whatever they are Im sure I cant use 1100lbs for them. :(
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What are "breakouts"? Whatever they are Im sure I cant use 1100lbs for them. :(
Breaking the bar out of the j-hooks on the monolift. Im hoping they help me get used to really heavy weight on my back.
Jason
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It should definitely work, haha! I just call them lockouts. 4" ROM at best. I havent done them in a long time, do you feel they are really beneficial?
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haha to get your body used to supporting heavier weights? YEAH!
sick ass work jason.. but we discussed this yesterday HAHA
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Not a great day for me. I only went 3 for 9, and hit only my openers. I set a 100lb PR on my squat, and a 5lb PR on my deadlift, but wasnt anywhere close to what I was capable of. I guess that I picked a bad day to have a bad day! It really helped me though to have this type of day, as I now have that laser-like focus to get it done!
Goals for the next meet are the same as they were for this one. Squat 1000. Deadlift 700+ have a good meet, as the last 2 sucked!
Jason
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01SEP08 ME SQ/DL and 1st day back at the gym post meet.
Pin 3 rackpull against quadded monsterminis Sumo style
barx5
95x5
135x3
185x3
225x1
275x1
315x1
365x1
405x1
455x1
500x1 Shut it down here. Gotta be able to walk tomorrow! Was a solid attempt, but not a true maximum effort.
Sled Drags
5 plates plus a 25
6 trips of 150 feet
Pulldown Abs
FOOKING HEAVY! 4 sets of 8
Knee band pullaparts
purple band x2x20
Went home and did some hip mobility work.
Jason
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Not a great day for me. I only went 3 for 9, and hit only my openers. I set a 100lb PR on my squat, and a 5lb PR on my deadlift, but wasnt anywhere close to what I was capable of. I guess that I picked a bad day to have a bad day! It really helped me though to have this type of day, as I now have that laser-like focus to get it done!
Goals for the next meet are the same as they were for this one. Squat 1000. Deadlift 700+ have a good meet, as the last 2 sucked!
Jason
Impressive squatting, man. Damn wide stance and (from what I could tell) pretty high bar placement. Good stuff, best of luck with the big grand 8)
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hey bro..
that 700 is fucking done for sure.. looked effortless all the way to the top. Just gotta tell those damn bitch hands of yours to suck it up and hold on abit longer bro!
inspiring man.. you really took it to the iron to get where you're at and brought it to the pro-am no matter what you think. That video just makes me want 700 that much more!
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hey bro..
that 700 is fucking done for sure.. looked effortless all the way to the top. Just gotta tell those damn bitch hands of yours to suck it up and hold on abit longer bro!
inspiring man.. you really took it to the iron to get where you're at and brought it to the pro-am no matter what you think. That video just makes me want 700 that much more!
Thanks alot Ryan. Glad you like the videos. It is still a goal, and Im going to do it again soon...even if it is a gymlift.
Jason
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Impressive squatting, man. Damn wide stance and (from what I could tell) pretty high bar placement. Good stuff, best of luck with the big grand 8)
Thanks buddy. Ive actually brought my stance in some here as compared to my last met. Best decision I've ever made squat wise. Ive found a higher bar lets me stay more upright and helps force me down, making depth easier and "loading" the suit more.
Jason
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05SEP08
DE SQ/DL
DE Squat with cambered bar and foam (~1 inch below)with a blue stretched around the plates Rizzzzzaw bitches
135x10
225x5 (added bands after)
225x2
275x2
315x2
265x2
365x2
405x2
405x2
405x2
DE DL on JS platformagainst quadded monster minis
135x2
225x1
315x1
365x1
405x1
405x1
Short strap reverse hypers
380x4x10
Jason
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Last Thursday:
OL Squat-Gear deficient and walked out
Went back to EFS and trained with Jim. He is the anti gear whore, so I thought it would be fun to try to keep up. Dont remember any of the sets except for the last one 570x3. It was probably 10-12 sets total including warmups. That was an ass kicker, and it was all that I needed to do. Wendler got 5. Bastard.
Jason
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Training has been a tossup for me as I am slowly but surely getting settled into my new job and its hours. I did my ME sq/DL work Tuesday this week, but will definitely be suattin on Friday for DE day.
ME SQ/DL
Gear deficient free range squat
135x10
225x5
315x5
405x2
495x2
585x1
635x1
700x1
740xmiss It was deeper than Mike Millers 1220, but thats not saying much. Sitting back, I could feel my hamstrings shutting down, so I cut it a 2 liter high and called it a day. Much further down with it andI ould still be trying to dig my way out of the gym floor and decompress my spine. Time caused me to cut this one short as well. wife had to work, and I got to watch the boys for 2 hours! Great times. My sons are so much fun, and theyre CRAZY!
Jason
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I cut it a 2 liter high and called it a day.
Theres only one way you could know this exact height. :-\ Note to Jason: no squatting on 2 liters! >:(
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I got to watch the boys for 2 hours! Great times. My sons are so much fun, and theyre CRAZY!
You're my alter ego.
And yeah, that's a good thing ;D
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Theres only one way you could know this exact height. :-\ Note to Jason: no squatting on 2 liters! >:(
maybe that's what the big boys use to help kick them out of hte hole.. either make the lift or take a reaming.. the cowboy way! ;D ;D
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maybe that's what the big boys use to help kick them out of hte hole.. either make the lift or take a reaming.. the cowboy way! ;D ;D
i can smell your jealousy from here!
Jason
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Your lifting unreal weights right now.
Fcuking incredible to see you lift 405 on the DE day!!!
Haha.
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Here is an average day at DC Barbell. Its normally a ME Bench day, but we had a couple guys squatting, couple guys benching, and a couple guys deloading from a meet they did Saturday. I squatted with my OL shoes on to a box about 3" below parallel. No belt on either.
Squat:
135x10
225x10
315x5
405xx3
495x1
225x10
225x10
Didnt want to do alot, as I value walking, and being able to sit down and stand up without LOADS of pain. I know now that it was a pipe dream, and im rediculously sore. im going to start pumping these numbers up however, in hopes they carry over to my deadlift and wide stance squat. its nice to take the strain off of my hips when squatting as well.
Also did
CV Rows
3 platesx14RP 9-3-2
Cable Rows
275x12RP 8-3-1
pushdown abs with green band
Stetch
Jason
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Good stuff, all of you!
Its nice to know that even a 900lb squatter gets tired with 225 sometimes. ;D
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Good stuff, all of you!
Its nice to know that even a 900lb squatter gets tired with 225 sometimes. ;D
I would call it cautious more than tired...but make no mistake, Im in horrid shape right now :D
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I would call it cautious more than tired...but make no mistake, Im in horrid shape right now :D
Sometimes Im "cautious" with 225 because Im sore as shit. Once you get loosened up its all good. I thought you were looking in better shape than in the past. When can we expect the 1000lb squat?
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Sometimes Im "cautious" with 225 because Im sore as shit. Once you get loosened up its all good. I thought you were looking in better shape than in the past. When can we expect the 1000lb squat?
Hopefully soon. I will start gearing my training up soon for a meet.
Jason
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From Yesterdays ME SQ/DL workout
Chain suspended cambered Bar GM's 65lb bar counted as 45
135x5
185x3
225x3
275x3
315x3
365x3
405x3
455x1
500x1
550xMISS
Olympic Squat
145x10
235x10
325x15
Barbell Rows
135x10
225x10
315x5
Pretty decent workout. It was a big GM PR for me. I SUCK at GMs
Jason
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Started a new aspect of my training tonight...cardio...
Walked aimlessly around the neighborhood for 45 minutes. Mr. X is helping with my diet to lean me out some, as I am carrying way too much bodyfat. The 45 minutes was his recommendation. Will start doing this 3x per week and go from there. i am also gradually tightening my diet up, but nothing drastic as of yet.
Jason
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Started a new aspect of my training tonight...cardio...
Walked aimlessly around the neighborhood for 45 minutes. Mr. X is helping with my diet to lean me out some, as I am carrying way too much bodyfat. The 45 minutes was his recommendation. Will start doing this 3x per week and go from there. i am also gradually tightening my diet up, but nothing drastic as of yet.
Jason
cardio vs GPP: your thoughts? currently i do neither. :-\
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cardio vs GPP: your thoughts? currently i do neither. :-\
cardio: Health benefits first, sport/activity preparation second
GPP: sport preparation first, health second.
I will be doing both, but the GPP work will be more intensive.
Jaso
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DE SQ/DL training
Box Squat with SSB and purple bands for all sets
135x5
225x5
315x2
365x2
405x2
455x2x2
500x2
SLDL-Beltless all sets
275x8
275x8
275x20
Pulldpwn Abs
3x8 heavy
Jason
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Monday sucked. That is all. :-\
Jason
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DE SQ/DL
Reverse mini box squat with Texas squat bar (55lbs) counted as 45
135x5
225x5
315x2
365x2
405x2
455x2
495x2
545x2
585x2
405x5
Speed DL. Nothing too heavy, as I pulled heavy Monday. I was also playing with my gear and my stance. Made some good discoveries, and im going to be able to return to sumo pulling!
Pushdown abs
3x15 moderately heavy
KB side bends
88lb kb for 3x15 each side
Jason
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I know I havent posted in a week, but Ive been busy with work, and the weather change has been murder on my elbow.
Today was DE SQ/DL
reverse miniband with buffalo bar
135x5
225x5
315x2
405x2
455x2
500x2
600x2
675x5 Felt good to do some reps here. thought about going up and doing some more, but decided against it.
Arch outs
225x3x12
Basically all we are doing with this exercise is making sure that we are arching the bar out of the monolift the correct way. After taking the bar out, you squat down about a foot and stand back up, slowly and under control. It sounds retarded, but HAMMERS your lower back, and reinforces good technique.
TKE
Green band 3x15 each leg
Abs
3x8 heavy
Hex head DB holds
20lb DB x 3 sets of 30 seconds. Gotta get the grip strength up to deadlift something respectable.
Jason
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Saturday Accessory work
CV Pulldowns
3x15 Light weight...maybe 120lbs. It is hard to say though. We have an old plate loaded pulldown that gets tons of weight strictly from friction. I will just list the weight used.
Lat Pulldowns
3x12 200lbs
Seated rows
270x 11RP-felt like crap...back was jacked after the pulldowns.
KB Shrugs
88lb KB 3x12 very slow, 3 sec pause at top, and 3 sec stretch at the bottom. SMOKER
Kb Sidebends
88lb KB 3x15 each side
KB static holds for obliques
88lb KB x 3x30 sec0nds each side...These were smokers after the sidebends
Jason
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Basically all we are doing with this exercise is making sure that we are arching the bar out of the monolift the correct way. After taking the bar out, you squat down about a foot and stand back up, slowly and under control. It sounds retarded, but HAMMERS your lower back, and reinforces good technique.
i would have loved to be there while your big ass was doing quarter squats with 225. willing to bet somewhere in the gym some 140 pound kid was looking over and thinking "fuck i'm stronger than that guy!"
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i would have loved to be there while your big ass was doing quarter squats with 225. willing to bet somewhere in the gym some 140 pound kid was looking over and thinking "fuck i'm stronger than that guy!"
Nope. Weve only got like 10 guys in the club. Fortunately, it is private. The 145lb kid was doing them with me.
Jason
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ME Squat/deadlift
Pin 5 rackpulls against a blue and green draped over the bar. Maybe 300-400lbs of tension at the top. I really have no idea. This is what the guys estimated it at. It was brutally heavy. Pin 5 puts the bar about an inch below my kneecap at the start of the lift.
Blue band for 5
Blue and green for 3
Blue and green for 5
135x3
185x3
225x3-add straps
275x1
315x1
365x1-ass and lats start cramping severely at the top on this one and continue all the way up.
405x1
455x1-This wasnt completely locked out, felt like it stalled out where my 700 did in August. i would not have been able to do 5 more pounds.
it was that hard.
Glute ham raises
BWx12, 10, 8-I didnt try to pyramid them down like this, it just happened that way ;D
KB Sidebends
88lb KB x3x20 each side. These were VERY hard after the deadlifting. Odd, but I will take it.
supersetted with
EZ curl bar upright rows-for fun and profit
3x10 with 100lbs
My back and traps are already hammered, and Ive been done about an hour :-\ I came home and did some hip mobility work/stretching
Jason
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From Monday...SQ/Dl Accessory Work
Parallel GM with Close Stance
135x10
185x10
225x10
275x10
Glute Ham Raises
5 sets of 10 and a set of 6
DB Sidebends
100x3x12
Blue Band Pulldown Abs
3x12
Jason
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Saturrday
Free Squat
Barx5
145x5
235x5
325x3
415x3
505x1 (added briefs after)
595x1
685x1
775x1. This was slow and shitty. It felt very solid on my setup, unrack, and descent, but I tweaked something in my back at the bottom, and decided to stop there. I will say too that all of these reps were good reps. I am now making a concentrated effort to make sure that I get ALL of my squats to parallel or below, as I think this will help with both my mobility issues and my proprioception abilities.
Breakouts with suit on and straps up.
950x2x15 seconds each
After fiddling around some, I found the back pain was only present when I was squatted way down, so on with the suit and the straps! I definitely need to start doing these more. For some reason, I am having serious issues getting setup properly with the straps up. Definitely need to get that fixed!
Circuit Work
Reverse Hypers (6 plates)
Pulldown Abs (150lbs)
Leg curls (150lbs)
Chest Supported Row (3 plates)
Circuit was done 3 times, with Ten reps on each set. I only stopped between circuits enough to get a quick drink or spit in the trashcan.
After I went home I did alot of stretching and foam roller work for my whole lower body and back.
Jason
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Thanks!
Jason