Serious Training Thread

[Krankenstein]

50 reps,40 reps,30 reps,20 reps,15reps Hamstring curls added weight each set

why so much cardio?

[pamith]

NO ONE CARES

Bro...

[wes]

Off for a week of vacation on Hilton Head Island.

Eggs $.99/doz at the Piggly Wiggly.

Have a great time my friend! 

[bhank]

Last night did 5 sets decline hammer 10-15 reps
2 sets cable crossovers 12-15
3 sets triceps dumbbells overhead 12-15
1 set 30 shrugs

[Soul Crusher]

90 min gym
90 min BJJ

[robcguns]

Last night did 5 sets decline hammer 10-15 reps
2 sets cable crossovers 12-15
3 sets triceps dumbbells overhead 12-15
1 set 30 shrugs

Decline hammer was always my favorite chest machine, feels awesome.

[bhank]

Decline hammer was always my favorite chest machine, feels awesome.

Yeah I read declines actually stimulate upper chest as much as inclines then stimulates the entire pec more and took the shoulders out of it so I figured I would focus on declines instead of flat or inclines for a while and see how it goes 

[robcguns]

Yeah I read declines actually stimulate upper chest as much as inclines then stimulates the entire pec more and took the shoulders out of it so I figured I would focus on declines instead of flat or inclines for a while and see how it goes

Yes I believe the decline hits the whole chest better than flat or incline. When I did just decline for about 6 months my chest was much bigger and fuller. I did this due to shoulder pain and it was great for taking shoulders out.

[tatoo]

Yes I believe the decline hits the whole chest better than flat or incline. When I did just decline for about 6 months my chest was much bigger and fuller. I did this due to shoulder pain and it was great for taking shoulders out.

never had good results w decline untill i switched to dumbells... always felt like my head was going to explode with the bar lol.

[Gym Rat]

Back

Iso-Rows - 5 sets
Pull Ups - 5 sets
Pull Downs - 5 sets
Reverse Hypers - 5 sets
Shrugs - 5 sets

[38 returns]

Back

BDB Pulldown- 3 x 12
Pullovers 3 x 12 last set triple drop
Hoist pulldown-3 x 12 last set drop
One arm cable row- 2 x 12
Seated row- 3 x 10
Panatta t-bar- 3 x 10

Back fried

After workout went into the posing room to assess last 3 weeks progress- fat is starting to melt off and lean tissue is increasing nicely. Am going to rely on muscle memory for a further 3 weeks  I've one 32 lbs in the last 12 weeks or so. Will add gear in 4 - 6 weeks- 1ml test 1 ml deca with an oral kickstart- 12 weeker just to see how we get on. No need for anythng more exotic 

[bhank]

Ez Curl 2 sets of 5
Strict Curl 3 sets of 4 adding weight each set
Strict Curl 1 set of 2
Strict Curl Single
EZ Curl straighter bar wider grip 2 sets of 8

[Hulkotron]

never had good results w decline untill i switched to dumbells... always felt like my head was going to explode with the bar lol.

This has been my issue every time I’ve attempted decline bench as well.

[pamith]

I plan to go to the gym today

[robcguns]

never had good results w decline untill i switched to dumbells... always felt like my head was going to explode with the bar lol.

Yes I hate decline for that reason exactly so I don’t do as drastic a decline as most I Put a couple 45s under the decline bench or use the decline hammer that way you are sitting up straight. Also never went that heavy using bar because of that.

[pamith]

Yes I hate decline for that reason exactly so I don’t do as drastic a decline as most I Put a couple 45s under the decline bench or use the decline hammer that way you are sitting up straight. Also never went that heavy using bar because of that.

My nikka

[oldtimer1]

I have an adjustable decline bench I use with dumbbells. I don't know the percentage of the decline but if I were to use a subjective assessment I would say a moderate decline. It's not severe and not slight. I got it adjusted to where it just feels right.

On a side note if you have having shoulder issues with benching try the decline. I have zero shoulder problems when I use it. Just hits the pecs hard with no pain. One trick I did that made a difference is that I try to keep the dumbbells a little wide when I do the decline bench. When I first got the thing I was doing them very narrow decreasing pec stimulation but increasing triceps involvement. Going a little wide made a big difference in how my pecs feel after.

[The Scott]

I recall that when I tried declines decades ago, I could handle much more weight with ease.  I did not like them and so I quit doing them.  Perhaps I was wrong? 

Today:

3 sets of 10 each on Smith BB Rows and Lat Pulldowns.
5 sets of 10 each on DB Flyes.
5 Sets of 10 each on DB Laterals.
5 Sets of 10 each on BB Curls.
5 Sets of 10 each on Tricep Pushdowns.
5 Sets of 10 each on Standing DB Wrist Curls.

I will train again on Friday or Saturday as I fell kinda depleted right now. 

Listening to '50s Doo Wop songs right now while reading the forum!

[IroNat]

If you lack a decline bench just do chest dips.

Deeps and cheens.

[pamith]

I worked out today

[wes]

Declines unless done to the throat with a wide grip for high reps = a waste of time........super-set with dips or throw them into a tri-set with dips and db pullovers....heavy weights to the throat will fuck your shoulders up so these intensity techniques work and you do not have to go  heavy as the intensity is a bitch when not resting,

Just my 2 CC`s!!

Anyone can bounce much heavier weight off of their lower ribcage/diagrapm area.....it`s an ego lift that targets the ego only unless done correctly.

[wes]

I worked out today

YOU FUCKING IMBECILE!

[Soul Crusher]

Killed it today. 

[njflex]

YOU FUCKING IMBECILE!

my nikka...

[BigRo]

Chest this morning before breakfast, legs this afternoon. Plus a bike ride and some other kind of riding later.