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.
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.
"Where performance and kicking ass are more important than how you look. Where people eat to live, not live to eat. Where trucks are pushed and sleds are pulled. Where reps and weight are counted, calories are not. Where running isn't "cardio, it's part of training and if you're going to walk for your conditioning you best have something on your back or in your hands"
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.
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.
Yes sir!
Originally Posted by bmontgomery87
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.
A couple weeks and I should be good to go. Just gotta focus every session.
Originally Posted by bigwade800
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.
slow sucks....so don't lift slow.
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*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.
Yoke
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.
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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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.
This is part of what I was doing, but it made a big difference for me too.
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
"Where performance and kicking ass are more important than how you look. Where people eat to live, not live to eat. Where trucks are pushed and sleds are pulled. Where reps and weight are counted, calories are not. Where running isn't "cardio, it's part of training and if you're going to walk for your conditioning you best have something on your back or in your hands"
*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.
Bench Press
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.
CG Bench
185 x 12
195 x 10
205 x 7
OH Tricep Extensions
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.
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"Where performance and kicking ass are more important than how you look. Where people eat to live, not live to eat. Where trucks are pushed and sleds are pulled. Where reps and weight are counted, calories are not. Where running isn't "cardio, it's part of training and if you're going to walk for your conditioning you best have something on your back or in your hands"
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
It is getting there. Now we need the leg drive containing version to cooperate!
Originally Posted by NC_Tarheel
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
Indeed! Man my drinking has cut waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyy down over the past couple weeks. Feels so much better!
Originally Posted by FrmrHoss
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.
That it is.
Originally Posted by austin.j.taylor
Nice pressing Paul
Thanks Austin. 300 should fall shortly.
Originally Posted by bigwade800
The only bad session is the one you miss.
You got the work in. It's never a race.
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.
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.
Indeed! Man my drinking has cut waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyy down over the past couple weeks. Feels so much better!
Thanks Austin. 300 should fall shortly.
**** I'm gunna lose, and cutting the drinking helps ALOT.
525/335/575 Gym
540/308/562 = 1410 @165 Raw UPA
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Presurge log: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=154041101&p=1072267511#post1072267511
"Where performance and kicking ass are more important than how you look. Where people eat to live, not live to eat. Where trucks are pushed and sleds are pulled. Where reps and weight are counted, calories are not. Where running isn't "cardio, it's part of training and if you're going to walk for your conditioning you best have something on your back or in your hands"
Last edited by bmontgomery87; 11-09-2012 at 05:35 AM.
"Where performance and kicking ass are more important than how you look. Where people eat to live, not live to eat. Where trucks are pushed and sleds are pulled. Where reps and weight are counted, calories are not. Where running isn't "cardio, it's part of training and if you're going to walk for your conditioning you best have something on your back or in your hands"
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.
Where there is a will, there is a way. I am not Will, but have will, so there must be a way.
Originally Posted by csday924
**** I'm gunna lose, and cutting the drinking helps ALOT.
Just a few more weeks and I will give 300 a run!
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*There is a +15 lb PR. Felt like I had more in me too.
GHRs
6 sets of 5
*Not bad for a fat guy that sucks at GHRs.
RDL
225 x 15
275 x 12
315 x 10
Chest Supported Row
90 x 20
90 + Mini x 15
90 + Mini x 15
*Love the band tension here love it
Wide Grip Pulldowns
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.
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Are you trying to make me mad so we can have rough make up sex???
Am I that transparent?
"Where performance and kicking ass are more important than how you look. Where people eat to live, not live to eat. Where trucks are pushed and sleds are pulled. Where reps and weight are counted, calories are not. Where running isn't "cardio, it's part of training and if you're going to walk for your conditioning you best have something on your back or in your hands"
You smoked 465 like an opener man.
5 plates is in your near future.
"Where performance and kicking ass are more important than how you look. Where people eat to live, not live to eat. Where trucks are pushed and sleds are pulled. Where reps and weight are counted, calories are not. Where running isn't "cardio, it's part of training and if you're going to walk for your conditioning you best have something on your back or in your hands"
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