Author Topic: Merged threads (Read 45971 times)

The Luke · « **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2006, 09:32:01 AM »

John,

Bit of unsolicited advice:
I reckon the best way to format your training thread is the following....

Exercise 1
weight x reps, weight x reps, weight x reps
Exercise 2
weight x reps, weight x reps, weight x reps

for example:
Barbell squats
135 lb x 10, 225 lb x 5, 275 lb x 3

...this keeps the posts compact and avoids huge amounts of scrolling, but allows people to see the patterns of progression by having several posts onscreen together. Hence I believe minimising the number of lines in the post is more effective than bunching the data on the left side margin.

But it's your thread, just some constructive criticism. Please feel free to delete and/or ignore this post as you see fit.

The Luke
PS-great progress thus far, tough luck about the calves. I'll pm you when I do up that calf ratio post.

Ursus · « **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2006, 10:30:25 AM »

No appreciate it, also makes sense too. good idea. calves still burning. Gym owner promised me that if i get up to 18.5" he will let me train free for a fortnight lol. I know its not much but this guy would not spend christmas!

haider · « **Reply #3 on:** April 01, 2006, 11:50:11 PM »

I think u should seriously consider focusing on the Squat more than the deadlift. Your deads will go up with your Squats, damn it you really need to bring up your Squats bro!! If you're really serious about bringin your lifts up, and not just obsessin with deads, I think you should consider it. Just friendly suggestions..

gcb · « **Reply #4 on:** April 02, 2006, 09:40:24 PM »

I have to agree with haidar. Besides there is quite a bit of overlap between deads and squats. I find myself doing each once a week is enough for me.

Ursus · « **Reply #5 on:** April 03, 2006, 01:03:22 PM »

O i def agree with both of you and thus have siugnificantly upped my squat volume. Thanks for tips.

April 3rd

Bench press
85kg 1x5 115kg 3x5

squat
45kgx5 65kgx5 75kgx5 85kgx5 95kgx5 100kgx5 105kgx5 90kgx10 80kgx12 65x15 45x20

dips in kg
20x5 40x5 52.5x5 60x5 65x5 45x8 40x8 20x12 20x12

a few sets of abs thrown in also. great workout.

davie · « **Reply #6 on:** April 04, 2006, 02:56:54 AM »

Hey bro is what u posted for april 3rd workout all u did in that workout??
3 exercises seems like not alot but i suppose when u are doing that many sets and alot of intensity u dont need to do much more.

Looks good bro!!I replyd to ur PM aswell bro.

davie

War-Horse · « **Reply #7 on:** April 05, 2006, 12:09:55 PM »

Nothing to be ashamed of there bro. Them calves are coming right along.
BTW That gym is crazy...is federov there hahaha. Were spoiled in the states huh.

Ursus · « **Reply #8 on:** April 05, 2006, 01:08:25 PM »

not federov John Grimek lol thats it looking clean ive pics of it looking terrible and rough.

davie · « **Reply #9 on:** April 06, 2006, 07:38:42 AM »

Hey bro, thanks for the PM, i gave u reply aswell. What are you doing for calves mate. Theres lots of different ideas about training them, tho recurring idea i hear is about 10 of about 15 (choose couple exercises each workout) each workout, and about 3 times a week, not sure if thats true,but im gonna see.

I love the pics of that gym bro, do alot of folk use it? Looks old school, kinda gym wer it would heat up quickly and it wud just b guys there that love weights and wanna get big,awesome!!

I train at public sport centre gym, theres been good money spent on it, and has squat bar,bench couple flat benches (one that can do incline etc), lots dumbells etc and plenty machines and cardio equipment, but it is meant for fitness enthusiasts (which i am), not as much for guys wanting to get huge (which i also am).

davie

Ursus · « **Reply #10 on:** April 06, 2006, 12:23:34 PM »

6th april

bench press in kg
45x12 85x5 116 3x5 90x16

squats in kg
45x5 70x5 85x5 100 3x5 85x10 45x10

dips in kg
20x5 40x5 60x5 65 2x5 60x5 40 2x10 20 2x15

squats felt v easy. i hurt my shoulder bone which i could feel tho it didnt detract from my workout. dips also felt easy and was extremely pumped.

sarcasm · « **Reply #11 on:** April 06, 2006, 12:38:18 PM »

every time i see you i masterbate my dick off.

Ursus · « **Reply #12 on:** April 06, 2006, 12:42:46 PM »

Quote from: sarcasm on April 06, 2006, 12:38:18 PM

every time i see you i masterbate my dick off.

very disturbing...ill take it as a compliment

sarcasm · « **Reply #13 on:** April 06, 2006, 12:50:38 PM »

hahahaha, classic symptom of a weak mind, can't answer the original post so i'll change it, hahaha, i own you.

Ursus · « **Reply #14 on:** April 06, 2006, 12:57:39 PM »

my squat is very poor. i have been training it maybe 9 weeks. fair enough i am repping easily with 225lbs. did u start off 10 weeks in squattin ass to grass 300+ lbs

mesmorph78 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 06, 2006, 05:27:32 PM »

goudy...
regarding squats.....
if u aint goin down till ur hams are practically touching your ankles...
you arent suatting... forget that paralell foolishness...
anybody can put 405 on a barand do half reps.. i used to in the beginning...
but i didnt get great results till i dropped the weight and went deeeeep deeep down..
thats when my quads started to grow properly

haider · « **Reply #16 on:** April 06, 2006, 05:35:22 PM »

3x a week Squatting, instead of 3x a week deads then, right?

You're gonna put on atleast 30 pounds on your squat in this cycle..

alexxx · « **Reply #17 on:** April 06, 2006, 06:54:43 PM »

If you squat ass to the grass your ass will grow big and your knees will crack. Believe you me. Keep up the good work Goudy you are looking big!

SLYY · « **Reply #18 on:** April 06, 2006, 07:05:03 PM »

Quote from: mesmorph78 on April 06, 2006, 05:27:32 PM

goudy...
regarding squats.....
if u aint goin down till ur hams are practically touching your ankles...
you arent suatting... forget that paralell foolishness...
anybody can put 405 on a barand do half reps.. i used to in the beginning...
but i didnt get great results till i dropped the weight and went deeeeep deeep down..
thats when my quads started to grow properly

When going below parellel you hit your glutes more than going parellel. Both work the quads the same amount. There have been studies done on this, check them out....

haider · « **Reply #19 on:** April 06, 2006, 07:50:54 PM »

Alex, youre wrong, ATG sqts are easier on the knees, studies do back this up and and I'll link u if u want.
Full Squat or Bust, bitches!!!

alexxx · « **Reply #20 on:** April 06, 2006, 08:07:26 PM »

Quote from: haider on April 06, 2006, 07:50:54 PM

Alex, youre wrong, ATG sqts are easier on the knees, studies do back this up and and I'll link u if u want.
Full Squat or Bust, bitches!!!

I speak from experience. Bottom line if you want huge quads like mine go to parallel and just control the weight. 20 reppers/setters baby!

haider · « **Reply #21 on:** April 06, 2006, 09:10:01 PM »

go to sleep ya troll.

Ursus · « **Reply #22 on:** April 07, 2006, 12:01:32 AM »

Ill post a vid of my ROM and i am going right down. gym owber even commented on it saying ill get a big ass but big legs. my knees are fine i think cos my knees dont go furthur forward than my feet and i have good form. and no doubt they are growing.

cheers folks

mesmorph78 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 07, 2006, 08:02:04 AM »

Quote from: SLYY on April 06, 2006, 07:05:03 PM

When going below parellel you hit your glutes more than going parellel. Both work the quads the same amount. There have been studies done on this, check them out....

studies ...smudies...
lot of things put out by studies are bogus...
my friend.. i dont need studies to tell me about something i have learned from trial and error and experience...

DEEP squats..
nuff said

sarcasm · « **Reply #24 on:** April 07, 2006, 08:05:58 AM »

Quote from: mesmorph78 on April 07, 2006, 08:02:04 AM

studies ...smudies...
lot of things put out by studies are bogus...
my friend.. i dont need studies to tell me about something i have learned from trial and error and experience...

DEEP squats..
nuff said

totally agree.