Hulk Training Systems

[hulkhires]

My name is Adam Hires. I compete in the 242 lb class and was ranked number 1 in 2010 in the country raw. I am looking to go after the WR or at least approach it on Nov 12th. My site is http://hulkhires.com. I customize training programs for lifters as well.

Here's a few recent sessions.



7/23/11

deadlifts off 3.5 inch deficit, deadstop.

405x5

495x5

585x5

515x5

515x5

635x1

675x1

acc movements....bb rows, good mornings, shrugs, pullups, abs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFxIX...el_video_title


7/28/11

cg bp paused

365x1

415x1 really fast and easy

3 bd cg

365x5

425x5

seated ohp to top of head

275 2x8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5OXeQTbgzk

acc work...real delts, tris, abs and grip.

"You never know how strong you are, until being strong, is the only choice you have."

Proudly sponsored by http://Andersonpowerlifting.com

http://youtube.com/220pd4pd

http://fitnesspoynters.com

[Romanred]

Dopeness. Good luck for your WR. Sub'd.

[hulkhires]

Thanks.

A few more recent sessions.

7/24/11

bp paused

365x1

405x1 really fast and shoulder felt great.

2 bd

365x5

415x5

Super Ram on

405x1

455x1 fast and easy.

dead bp-6x1

acc...tris, chest and abs.

7/19/11

squats with black bands-225 lbs

405x2

500x hurt on second rep. Thought this is light and then boom. Was going to do some sets of 5 with this.

Did some acc and got out. I will be ok soon, just a strain.

7/11/11

stiff leg dl's off 3.5" deficit

up to 550x9 pr! Thought it was 10. . damn

speed pulls-5x1

bb rows, seated rows, pullups, shrugs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sDRz32N_lA

"You never know how strong you are, until being strong, is the only choice you have."

youtube.com/220pd4pd

fitnesspoynters.com

[muscle_g]

Very strong lifting, I will be following!!!

[hulkhires]

Thanks! Be sure to check out hulkhires.com for more updates, articles and interviews.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xD2W6T2D-8

7/30/11

Squat-Olympic Style

315 3x3 Just getting light work in, after thigh strain.

3.5" Deficit Deadlifts

455x5
545x5
615x5 Easy.
525 2x5

dealiftts off floor against dbl minis-220 lbs Speed Pulls

405 3x3

Acc...Lower Back, Upper Back and abs.

You never know how strong you are, until being strong, is the only choice you have."

Proudly sponsored by http://Andersonpowerlifting.com

http://youtube.com/220pd4pd

http://fitnesspoynters.com

[hulkhires]

7/31/11

2 bd
315x5
365x5
425x2 had to have spotter take on 3rd...felt front delt. Nothing major. Wt was moving quick and 5 was there. Oh well. I am coming up on deload, so all is good.

did some pushdowns, ball rolling on shoulder and some grip work and got out.

"You never know how strong you are, until being strong, is the only choice you have."

http://hulkhires.com

Proudly sponsored by http://Andersonpowerlifting.com

http://youtube.com/220pd4pd

http://fitnesspoynters.com

[hulkhires]

8/1/11

Narrow Stance Olympic Pause Squats

500 2x5 Taking it easy on thigh. Squatted slower down and didn't explode up. Felt good, so after deload it's time to get to it!

Did acc work, thighs, hamstrings, abs

Then Front Squats with Harness. Paused without belt.

225x5
315x5
405x5 Nice and easy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTZ3dX57D0Q

"You never know how strong you are, until being strong, is the only choice you have."

Proudly sponsored by http://Andersonpowerlifting.com

http://youtube.com/220pd4pd

http://fitnesspoynters.com

[hulkhires]

Are you a Gym Lifter

By Adam “Hulk” Hires

I was having a conversation with a friend and fellow lifter, and I told him that he was “gym lifter.” You may think that was harsh, but I believe to help someone, you have to be honest. But what did I mean by that? You may know the answer. Even if you do, you could be one yourself. A few years back, I was. Evidence that you are a “gym lifter” might include some or all the following:

1) You have no direction.

You can tell when someone is, by just asking them a few questions. Ask them their goals, when they are competing, what training system they use, etc. You get the point.


2) Don’t have indicators.

They will aimlessly do a myriad of movements, not knowing the carryover, purpose or practicality of it. They have no real way of tracking their progress. They “always have a good session.”


3) Nothing is done to meet standards.

We have all seen the person that constantly cuts their squats WAY high or never touching, just to break gym PR’s.


4) You live in the moment.

You will do anything to break that gym pr, no matter where you are in a training cycle. “I have a meet in 4 weeks,” never enters your mind.


5) Constant bombing

What do you get for all your “hard work?” BOMBS! Big mystery!



What to do if you are a “gym lifter?” Kind of like Mapquest, reverse the directions. It might take you a second, but you will figure it out. Ways I keep myself in check:


1) Vids

If I can’t post it, it probably looked like crap! My lifts are clean but even then, I break my lifts down until I hate them.


2) Ask someone that I trust.

I want them to jump my ass if I am not doing things right.


3) Keep gym PR’s in perspective.

Basically I know they are means to an end.


4) Only pick a few times in a meet cycle to go all out.

Just keep the ammonia sessions to a minimal.


5) I have an understanding; everything will pay off if, and only if I do it the right way in the gym.

I am not one of those that will ever say that gym lifts don’t matter. They do matter or we wouldn’t do them. However, meet totals are your proof!


Adam “Hulk” Hires is the currently number one ranked raw 242lbs powerlifter in the PowerliftingWatch.com top 50 242lbs raw powerlifting rankings with a 1930lbs total.




"You never know how strong you are, until being strong, is the only choice you have."




Proudly sponsored by http://Andersonpowerlifting.com






http://youtube.com/220pd4pd http://fitnesspoynters.com

[hulkhires]

8/6/11




Front Squats w/ Harness




405 3x2

belt on

495 2x2 Really easy.




3.5" Deficit Deadlifts




475x5

555x5

655x4 missed 5th. I was tired coming in from long work week and my concentration was awful. On 4 I was thinking it was 5, then thought, no dumbass it was 4. This after I just held it there. It through me off! Idiot!

545 2x5




A lot of back work and abs.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLtm3N_vOJs




"You never know how strong you are, until being strong, is the only choice you have."




Proudly sponsored by http://Andersonpowerlifting.com




http://youtube.com/220pd4pd




http://fitnesspoynters.com