Black_Spit's training Journal

[Mike.Moore]

Don't worry about it feeling heavy or when it will start feeling easy. I opened really light at my last meet on deadlift and it felt heavy and so did the second, only the 3rd attempt felt easy.

And when I squat, EVERYTHING feels heavy until I get over 500. So don't sweat it, means nothing....unless you let it.....

My training partners say they get nervous when I squat 400 and I don't say it felt heavy.....

However, if it does bug you, try throwing in another warmup, like taking 450. Might help.

Btw,I saw the thread about that video. I have some comments, but I'll reserve since its seemed to pass. But its pretty ****ed up in my opinion of the person who posted it elsewhere.

[Mike.Moore]

Well played, sir! Well played...

Thank you. Did you know I actually used to shirt bench? LOL.....

[Black_Spit]

Thanks guys-

Mike yeah I was a little bummed about it when I saw it. I'm no stranger to the Internet, so I know that's how it goes sometimes. But it's a hit to the ego, I'm not gonna lie lol.

But that's why I said that yesterday about not wanting to talk about it. It took me a day or two to process it and get over it.

But I'm good now. I've given too much credence to an Internet attack, but it is what it is.

[bigwade800]

Bench shirt? Do tell...

We spoke yesterday via e-mail, Jerm...it won't be the last. See it for what it is. I'd feel more concerned about my gym mates being dissapointed as far as PL is concerned. In the end, you somehow touched a nerve...from there, if someone has to post anonymously on another forum, then why would you worry? While the character of that person is revealed, you can't expect them to actually man up and reveal themselves and the problem they have with you.

You train, be successful and the rest will take care of itself. You have a great family, a beautiful wife that supports your efforts and a team of people that support and believe in you, from there, who cares what an invisible poster says about you on a board that is pro do whatever you have to do to total bigger?

[Mike.Moore]

Thanks guys-

Mike yeah I was a little bummed about it when I saw it. I'm no stranger to the Internet, so I know that's how it goes sometimes. But it's a hit to the ego, I'm not gonna lie lol.

But that's why I said that yesterday about not wanting to talk about it. It took me a day or two to process it and get over it.

But I'm good now. I've given too much credence to an Internet attack, but it is what it is.

Bench shirt? Do tell...

We spoke yesterday via e-mail, Jerm...it won't be the last. See it for what it is. I'd feel more concerned about my gym mates being dissapointed as far as PL is concerned. In the end, you somehow touched a nerve...from there, if someone has to post anonymously on another forum, then why would you worry? While the character of that person is revealed, you can't expect them to actually man up and reveal themselves and the problem they have with you.

You train, be successful and the rest will take care of itself. You have a great family, a beautiful wife that supports your efforts and a team of people that support and believe in you, from there, who cares what an invisible poster says about you on a board that is pro do whatever you have to do to total bigger?

One of the things I never liked about forums is the ability to post anonymously. On any forum I post or have posted on (not that theres many) I have always used my real name. Not that I am that well known, but at least I put my name to my opinion. Whoever posted your vid to the other forum is a coward and an *******. If they don't like you or have a problem with you, they should directly address you. Not and try to do that cowardly ****. If he didn't like what you posted in your log, then post about it there.

I don't see anything wrong with the video you posted. I make fun of people ALL the time in the gym. I just usually happen to laugh in front of them. But, its usually people that deserve it. And about helping people instead of making fun, I lift in a commercial gym (Powerhouse), always have(for the most part). I used to go over and help people when I saw them bench wrong or squat wrong, but by and large most people don't want you to help them. They want to be in the own world and keep putting plates on the bar and do their quarter bench/squat and go back and tell their buddies at work that they bench 315 or squat 405. So, I have learned to just keep my mouth shut and just help the people that come and ask me (which is alot).

Let it all roll off your back. First off those guys posting on that other forum about you, first off, they couldn't even realize that it wasn't you who posted the video there. So right there what does that tell you about them?

I always say, unless someone comes and tells me something to my face, that its not worth me worrying about it. And not many do. So I don't have much to worry about there.

Many guys would kill to be able to squat what you squat. A 500+ squat is NOTHING to sneeze at, I don't care what someone weighs. Hold your head high and proud. It isn't easy to do. Other people are just jealous.

Plus, I only go to that site for entertainment, and I really mean just to read Billy's posts.

Wade - I used to shirt bench a long time ago. Kara talked me into getting my first bench shirt then immediately cut the back of it. Then I started training with Shawna Mendelson at her gym in Long Island. I do have video of said benching....LOL.....

[bigwade800]

I gotta go with Mike on this one...

Of course she had you cut the back out of it...

[Black_Spit]

@Ogre Compound today

Recovery Day/Auxiliary Work-

For anyone wondering, this is all light stuff to get the blood flowing. 15-20 lb curls. 70 lb shrugs etc...

Pulldowns 3x13
Rear Delts 3x12
Hammer Curls 3x15
Shrug 3x12
Calves 3x15
Tibia 3x15

OHP -
45x8
90x6
135x5
135x5

Bench Press -
45x12
95x8
135x8

Bamboo Bar-
1 kettle bell per side x20 (RP)
2 kettle bell per side x20 (RP)
3 kettle bell per side x20 (RP)

[Black_Spit]

Warmup -Total time 15 minutes
Hammer Curls 3x15 (Miniband)
Side Raises 3x15 (Miniband)
Shoulder Traction (Avg Band)
Stretching

Bench Press-
45x25
95x15
135x10
185x5
225x2
275x1

320x3 on video



Add Slingshot -
225x8
275x5
315x3

Rows 3x12 superset w/
Rear Delts 3x15

Hammer Curls 3x15 superset w/
Shrug 3x12

Light DB Bench Press 2x25
Light Side Raises 1x50
Bike 10 min

[NC_Tarheel]

What I saw....



Ammonia usage @ a YMCA

Benching 3 plates+ on a Monday (gym god status achieved)

Barbell Curl Handoff

3 reps that were absolutely smoked

[bmontgomery87]

strong benching jerm

[bigwade800]

Simple enough

Hand off? Gosh...I know, I know

When we get to the point where you can go 3x3 on a day like this, your bench, which is still improving, will soar.

I look forward to that day.

This looked to be no issue at all.

[Black_Spit]

315 + ammonia + Monday = YMCA god? I hadn't thought of it that way. Of course you're right.

Thanks Brandon.

Yeah Wade- I told my handoff guy it felt easy right afterwards. Probably could have done 5-6.

[bigwade800]

I'll e-mail some thoughts!

[WhiteKimbo]

That looked easy enough.

[B1GinNY82307]

not sure what drama has come about recently, but Happy New Year and continue getting stronger and bettering yourself my man!

[dtaps24]

Touch lower dammit. But good job, moved fast.

[Black_Spit]

Touch lower dammit. But good job, moved fast.

Im working on it. It seems like it would be an easy think to do... Just touch lower.

I can do it with the bamboo bar and with a slingshot.

I'm sure it's all mental. But my therapist Wade is helping me work on it as we speak.

[dtaps24]

Im working on it. It seems like it would be an easy think to do... Just touch lower.

I can do it with the bamboo bar and with a slingshot.

I'm sure it's all mental. But my therapist Wade is helping me work on it as we speak.

in before electroshock with jumper cables and clamps and whatnot. Good job though, getchu 360+ at your Meet and tell me to shut my stupid face.

[NC_Tarheel]

I'm sure it's all mental. But my therapist Wade is helping me work on it as we speak.

In for verbal berating vid with the phrase "baby back bulls*it" somewhere in the middle of it

[bigwade800]

in before electroshock with jumper cables and clamps and whatnot. Good job though, getchu 360+ at your Meet and tell me to shut my stupid face.

+, count on it

[Black_Spit]

Terrible headache this morning. But I took some Advil and its 75% better.

Squatting heavy on Fridays from now until the meet. Tuesdays will be speed/form.

Squat- No Belt on any sets
45x8
135x5
225x3
315x2

365x2 - 6 sets



Wide Stance Squat 2x10
Standing Abs (Black Band) 5x15

[NC_Tarheel]

Johnny Cash of the squat rack strikes again

[bmontgomery87]

But Jeremy is good at squatting, why on earth would you compare him to Johnny Cash?


inb4 Tennessee people jump me for being a hater.

[NC_Tarheel]

But Jeremy is good at squatting, why on earth would you compare him to Johnny Cash?


inb4 Tennessee people jump me for being a hater.

doyouevenBlack_Spit???

[Black_Spit]

I believe he was dissing both Johnny Cash as well as Tennessee.

Forgive me for not being from a place aa sophisticated as the Carolinas.

[NC_Tarheel]

I believe he was dissing both Johnny Cash as well as Tennessee.

No dis...you know I make fun of you for wearing all black all the time

Forgive me for not being from a place aa sophisticated as the Carolinas.

At least the mason jars we drink out of have stems on them

[Black_Spit]

Just call me the Ogre in Black.

[NC_Tarheel]

Just call me the Ogre in Black.

Done

[bmontgomery87]

I totally missed the joke. I get it now.


Us virginians ain't learned too well. Sorry.

[Black_Spit]

Short Recovery workout-

External Rotators 3x15
Side Raises 3x12
Hammer Curls 5x15
Rear Delt Flyes 3x15
Face Pulls 3x15
Standing Abs 3x15