2thicks Bench Journal

[2THICK]

12.18.04

Bench
135x10
135x10
185x10
225x6
245x5x5sets (all went up easy, faster than last week).

DB Bench
100lbx10x3sets

Dips
3sets of 12

Tricep Pushdowns
3x10 with Stack

Rope Extensions (behind head)
3x12 with 110lb.

*My last Bench journal got erased in the crash, so here it begins again.

[2THICK]

12.19.04

LatPulldown (warmups)
130x10x2sets

Wide Grip Pullups
BWx10,8,6,4 (Dang, I have gotten alot heavier since last doing these).

Barbell Rows
185x10
205x8
225x6
245x4

CG Pulldowns
170x10
190x8
190x6
210x4

Barbell Shrugs
315x10
365x8
385x6

Ivanko Super Gripper
6 sets of 10 (about medium setting)

*Good lift today, back endurance is getting better and muslces are getting stronger. Cant have a big bench if you cant Back it up.

[Porky]

i was wondering why u started another new journal.

workouts lookin good

bout to do 3rd week of the dl routine in like a half hour =)


good pullups there. i hate them i like chins much better

[2THICK]

i was wondering why u started another new journal.

workouts lookin good

bout to do 3rd week of the dl routine in like a half hour =)


good pullups there. i hate them i like chins much better
Thanks Porky.

Today:

Barbell Shoulder Press
135x10
185x10
205x8
225x6

DB Shoulder Press
65x10
75x8
85x6

Side Cable Laterals
30x10
40x10
40x10

Machine Shoulder Press
120x10
150x8
170x6

DB Curls
40x10
40x8
50x6
55x4

One arm Preacher Curls
40x10
50x8
55x6
55x4

One arm cable curls
40x10
50x8
60x6
70x4

*Today felt good. Muscle endurance is returning and shoulders and tendons are starting to fully recoupe and feel strong agian.

[2THICK]

*Update since all my info was lost.

I have decided to switch over to training for Bench only for the time being. Due to lack of time in trying to complete my degree in Accounting, my wife and I preparing for our first child and training, things are starting to suffer. I am sure I could continue be a good powerlifter, but I would rather try and become a great bench competitior.

I will be benching every 5 days with a periodization routine and to keep up the squat and dead hitting them once every 10 days.

My first goal is to hit a double body weight bench at my next meet in March, and then move on and crack the 500lb barrier I have been chasing for some time. I am going to try and drop my weight down to compete in lighter classes.

Thanks to all for the support and comments.
Standby to watch some numbers go up, I will post video and pictures of all the Pr's hit.

2THICK.

[Jamma]

Good lifting bro, love reading your journals. Keep up the good work,

[IronBender800]

Nice workouts man! Good luck becoming a bench specialist!

[2THICK]

Good lifting bro, love reading your journals. Keep up the good work,
Thanks Jamma, I will be training harder than ever now and will do all I can to crush some big numbers.

[2THICK]

Nice workouts man! Good luck becoming a bench specialist!
Thanks IronBender. This is the first time I have ever thought of becoming a bench specialist, but shouldnt be too long, when I am done with school and set in the career, I see full meets in the future, but until then, I am going to take my bench higher than ever before.

As always, I appreciate the comments and feedback.

[2THICK]

Today:

Cardio
30min Stairmaster Interval

Abs.

Bodyweight 252lb.

[IronBender800]

Thanks IronBender. This is the first time I have ever thought of becoming a bench specialist, but shouldnt be too long, when I am done with school and set in the career, I see full meets in the future, but until then, I am going to take my bench higher than ever before.

As always, I appreciate the comments and feedback.

Im focusing 100% on the squat. Good luck with everything man!

[I-love-muscle]

Today:

Cardio
30min Stairmaster Interval

Abs.

Bodyweight 252lb.
hye man nice lifting going on
weren't u like 240 last time I checked?

[2THICK]

Im focusing 100% on the squat. Good luck with everything man!
Cool, very respectable. How is the training going?

[2THICK]

hye man nice lifting going on
weren't u like 240 last time I checked?
Thanks. I got down to 246.5 for my last meet, but went back up to 267 at my heavest. I would eventually like to compete in the 220lb class being a bench specialist. So this means I will probably have to get down to about mid 230's, the rest I can make in water weight.

[2THICK]

Here are a couple of old pics, but I am still about the same weight right now, only pics from now on will be holding the iron.

[Porky]

obvious fakes. worst photoshop skills ever


























hahah j/p

[Fullback_45]

**** Thick, looking huge and lean in those pics. Huge lats to. Awsome workouts as usual.

[2THICK]

obvious fakes. worst photoshop skills ever


























hahah j/p

LMAO....:)

[2THICK]

**** Thick, looking huge and lean in those pics. Huge lats to. Awsome workouts as usual.
Thanks, they are older, but I dont have any recent pics. But I thought I would add them to put a face to the name.

[2THICK]

12.22.04

Bench
45x20
135x10
185x8
225x5
275x5x5sets (All flew up going up next Tue.)

Incline Bench
225x6
245x4
265x2 (going up next week)

Decline Bench
225x6
275x4
315x2 (Starting at 275 next week)

Tricep Pushdowns
3x10 with Stack

CG 8in Rack lockouts
3x8 at 275

Behind head rope extensions
90x10
100x10
110x10

Today felt great, I am stepping up the training to hit the numbers. I got a partner to bench with and today was the first time. It was nice to have someone else there going for the same goal, a huge bench. He is also a former Marine and now a Deputy Sheriff, so we get along well and have alot in common. Take CAre Bro's, Merry Christmas.

[2THICK]

12.24.04

LatPulldowns (warm up)
110x10
130x10

Uni-Lateral DB Rows
75x10
85x10
100x6
105x4

WG LatPulldowns
150x10
170x8
190x6
210x4

Seated Cable Row
170x10
190x8
210x6
220x4

Smith Machine shrugs
315x10 (way to light)
405x8
405x8
405x8

Barbell Curls
95x10,8,6,4 (short rest periods)

DB Curls
35x10,8,6,4

One arm Preacher curls
40x10
40x8
50x6

Today was some good lifting. Did alittle more volume training the Biceps on this day, but I will make up for it tonight and tomorrow with the caloric consumption.

Merry Christmas.

2THICK, (C. Gillespie)

[Porky]

mmmm calorie consumption

[bradp]

One more post like that and you will be banned.

[bradp]

You train a little bodybuilderish, but one who's strong as ****

[bradp]

One more post like that and you will be banned.

Why? It was clearly a joke, and I wasnt aware of it being in violation of any rule. Im not striking back at you, I'm just asking a question. I just think that it's ridiculous to be reprimanded for making a joke. Maybe if 2THICK found it offensive id be able to see where your coming from, but he never made a comment about it. ????

[fitnessman]

Yes 2thick found it offensive which is why I took action.

To come in my over 35 Forum and flame me was just plain stupid.

Buh-Bye.......