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[QUOTE=thom2355;973138453]I think it is more mental than using contrast.
My training background was bodybuilding. Squatting/deadlifting/benching slow wasn't an issue there as growth occurred. I can move weight fast, I just have to train myself to do it.[/QUOTE]
I can see that. A lot of people focus on moving weight insanely slow for hypertrophy. I'm sure you'll come around fairly quickly.
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I have to agree with Dan. I have clients that have had personal trainers that taught them slow or "polite" ways to lift. We are not designed for that. Regardless of goal, lifting slow promotes slow.
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[QUOTE=dan_g_28;973145103]Concentrate on speed during all your accessory work as well, not just your compound movements. I'm sure you are, but just reinforce it mentally.[/QUOTE]
Yes sir!
[QUOTE=bmontgomery87;973155143]I can see that. A lot of people focus on moving weight insanely slow for hypertrophy. I'm sure you'll come around fairly quickly.[/QUOTE]
A couple weeks and I should be good to go. Just gotta focus every session.
[QUOTE=bigwade800;973173093]I have to agree with Dan. I have clients that have had personal trainers that taught them slow or "polite" ways to lift. We are not designed for that. Regardless of goal, lifting slow promotes slow.[/QUOTE]
slow sucks....so don't lift slow.
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[B]Events[/B]
*Temperature at time of training....27* F.
[B]Axle C&P[/B]
210 x 3
230 x 2
250 x 1
270 x 1
290 x 1
*We worked on my rack position today with the intent of maximizing my leg drive, which is a strength of mine. Result, a 10 lb PR that flew to lockout. Cut it there, but felt like there was a lot accomplished today.
[B]Yoke[/B]
300 x 160'
500 x 160'
700 x 80'
700 x 80'
*Two drops on the last run, but I am happy that I made it 80' the first time at a solid pace. The second trip was slower, but steady and solid.
[B]Sucktastic Death Medley[/B]
275 keg -> 400 lb sled drag (80' each)
250 keg -> 275 keg -> 400 lb sled drag (80' each)
*this sucked.
Good day overall. My calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes, low back and upper back are all pumped/sore....sign that work was done!
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So jelly of that overhead :o
Seems like you improve each week and you can't ask for more than that!!
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[QUOTE=NC_Tarheel;973709453]So jelly of that overhead :o
Seems like you improve each week and you can't ask for more than that!![/QUOTE]
Hammer triceps and hammer upper back! Also, continuous refinement of form works too.
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[B]DE Deadlifts[/B]
[B]Deadlifts[/B]
365 x 3 (6 sets)
*Pretty happy with bar speed. Still a ways to go, but a small setup change helped a lot.
[B]SSB Squats[/B]
350 x 3 (4 sets)
*Had one, so why not.
[B]Chest Supported Row[/B]
90 x 20
135 x 15
180 x 10
135 x 12
90 x 18
[B]HS Pulldown[/B]
180 x 15 (3 sets)
[B]HS Row[/B]
180 x 20 (3 sets)
[B]Decline Situps[/B]
3 sets of 15
[B]Hyperextensions[/B]
3 sets of 25
On the road until tomorrow, so yesterday's training was in my old gym in Indiana. Solid setup and decent training. Upper back and lats are a bit sore.
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What was the change??
I like your reasoning in the SSB squat choice :p
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[QUOTE=NC_Tarheel;975146683]What was the change??
I like your reasoning in the SSB squat choice :p[/QUOTE]
Setting up further away from the bar. I was too close to the point that when I got into pulling position then pulled, I would kick the bar forward. This change allowed the bar to come straight up, rather than forward and up.
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[QUOTE=thom2355;975152433]Setting up further away from the bar. I was too close to the point that when I got into pulling position then pulled, I would kick the bar forward. This change allowed the bar to come straight up, rather than forward and up.[/QUOTE]
This is part of what I was doing, but it made a big difference for me too.
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I had the same problem with my deads and I've tried to back up a bit so I can squat down further before the pull.
Nice work, Paul
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[B]RE Press[/B]
[B]10" Log Strict Press[/B]
140 x 8
150 x 8
160 x 7
*Was hoping for 8 on the last set, but got out of the groove on 5 and 6, so that pretty much sucked my energy out there.
[B]Bench Press[/B]
225 x 4
245 x 4
265 x 4
*Just didn't feel good. I don't think I bench press often enough to expect things out of myself, but I just couldn't keep a steady bar path. Really wanted 6 with 265.
[B]CG Bench[/B]
185 x 12
195 x 10
205 x 7
[B]OH Tricep Extensions[/B]
3 sets of 15
Not the day I was hoping for. I didn't start training until 8 pm as I was returning from out of town and didn't have a ton of energy to make it through this. I cut out my back work and will make it up during today's squat training.
[youtube]9zcHkzQ3gJQ[/youtube]
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nice strict pressing bro.
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Tough getting started that late man...you made it happen...made some progress. It's better than getting home, cracking a brew and watching tv..........maybe :D
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Sometimes training may go a little sub-par when it's the tail end of a long day but I do always think i'ts better than not getting it in.
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The only bad session is the one you miss.
You got the work in. It's never a race.
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[QUOTE=bmontgomery87;976216193]nice strict pressing bro.[/QUOTE]
It is getting there. Now we need the leg drive containing version to cooperate!
[QUOTE=NC_Tarheel;976217763]Tough getting started that late man...you made it happen...made some progress. It's better than getting home, cracking a brew and watching tv..........maybe :D[/QUOTE]
Indeed! Man my drinking has cut waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyy down over the past couple weeks. Feels so much better!
[QUOTE=FrmrHoss;976226083]Sometimes training may go a little sub-par when it's the tail end of a long day but I do always think i'ts better than not getting it in.[/QUOTE]
That it is.
[QUOTE=austin.j.taylor;976245503]Nice pressing Paul[/QUOTE]
Thanks Austin. 300 should fall shortly.
[QUOTE=bigwade800;976260953]The only bad session is the one you miss.
You got the work in. It's never a race.[/QUOTE]
Very true.
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Remember the slow turtle can win a race with a speedy hare who doesn't know where the finish line is. Keep reaching for the stars with your feet on the ground.
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[QUOTE=dtaps24;976266543]Remember the slow turtle can win a race with a speedy hare who doesn't know where the finish line is. Keep reaching for the stars with your feet on the ground.[/QUOTE]
Did you just quote Justin Bieber??
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[QUOTE=thom2355;976264973] Indeed! Man my drinking has cut waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyy down over the past couple weeks. Feels so much better!
Thanks Austin. 300 should fall shortly.[/QUOTE]
**** I'm gunna lose, and cutting the drinking helps ALOT.
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[QUOTE=NC_Tarheel;976294043]Did you just quote Justin Bieber??[/QUOTE]
negged for knowing he quotes beiber.
*******
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[QUOTE=bmontgomery87;976701223]negged for knowing he quotes beiber.
*******[/QUOTE]
Negged for broken sarcasm detector
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[QUOTE=NC_Tarheel;976712443]Negged for broken sarcasm detector[/QUOTE]
Negged for broken sarcasm detector
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[QUOTE=dtaps24;976266543]Remember the slow turtle can win a race with a speedy hare who doesn't know where the finish line is. Keep reaching for the stars with your feet on the ground.[/QUOTE]
Where there is a will, there is a way. I am not Will, but have will, so there must be a way.
[QUOTE=csday924;976568313]**** I'm gunna lose, and cutting the drinking helps ALOT.[/QUOTE]
Just a few more weeks and I will give 300 a run!
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[QUOTE=bmontgomery87;976714543]Negged ro broken sarcasm detector[/QUOTE]
Are you trying to make me mad so we can have rough make up sex???
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[B]ME Squat[/B]
[B]Squat[/B]
315 x 2
365 x 1
405 x 1
435 x 1
465 x 1
*There is a +15 lb PR. Felt like I had more in me too.
[B]GHRs[/B]
6 sets of 5
*Not bad for a fat guy that sucks at GHRs.
[B]RDL[/B]
225 x 15
275 x 12
315 x 10
[B]Chest Supported Row[/B]
90 x 20
90 + Mini x 15
90 + Mini x 15
*Love the band tension here [i]love it[/i]
[B]Wide Grip Pulldowns[/B]
90 x 20 (3 sets)
Trained at Fe yesterday and felt pretty damn good. Hit a solid squat PR and had more in the tank. The only bad thing was that I had to drive home for almost 2 hours after that session with a nice low back pump and hamstrings that wanted to fall off. It was cool.
[youtube]OjbZuNhlhww[/youtube]
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[QUOTE=NC_Tarheel;976717873]Are you trying to make me mad so we can have rough make up sex???[/QUOTE]
Am I that transparent?
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You smoked 465 like an opener man.
5 plates is in your near future.
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Maybe not an opener, but definitely an easy 2nd ;).
I was amazed how easy 435 went up. I had to double check to make sure it wasn't still your warmups or something that I was watching. Nice.