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[Juggernaut0]

I are proud.

Awesome work.

[liftingson]

week 1. ID

squat
45x10
135x5
225x3
315x2
365x1
405x1
430x1
455x1

Bench
135x15
225x3
315x1
365x1
385x1
315x5

CG Decline
250x10
230x12
250x6
230x6

pull ups
5x6

Squats went decent...I did 455 last week, it actually felt easier this week...and no farts to account for Wasnt really ready to try any more than 455 though. Bench was going good as well, the 1 rep with 315 looked sweet..had a nice pause on the chest. 365 was tough, and the guy lifting with me talked me into going up. 385 was it brothers!! After about 10 minutes, I decided to hit a set of 5.
cg declines - thanks to checkin out Thads thread, Ive fallen in love with these!!

I will be moving volume day up one day, so instead of two days of rest, Ill only have one. Start training Monday

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[liftingson]

I are proud.

Awesome work.

thank ya sir...thats what I strive to do!

[ktj4l]

Strong everything. How narrow are you going with the grip on the declines?

[liftingson]

Strong everything. How narrow are you going with the grip on the declines?

I tuck my elbows tight and keep my hands even with the outside my chest...any closer and it puts a strain on my wrists.

[ktj4l]

I tuck my elbows tight and keep my hands even with the outside my chest...any closer and it puts a strain on my wrists.

Yeah, I could see that happening. Something to try out in the future.

[liftingson]

Yeah, I could see that happening. Something to try out in the future.

I used to live and die by the dips for tricep work. Until I gave these a try..I dont think Im going back to dips for awhile.

[Jasonk282]

I used to live and die by the dips for tricep work. Until I gave these a try..I dont think Im going back to dips for awhile.

Dips killed my shoulders, so I went with pressdowns.

Oh...subbed.

[liftingson]

Dips killed my shoulders, so I went with pressdowns.

Oh...subbed.

yeah I throw them in from time to time.
Overhead presses are good too!

and bout time

[Jasonk282]

yeah I throw them in from time to time.
Overhead presses are good too!

and bout time

Meh...I'm somewhat of a procrastinator. It's like a Terminator...but I'll do it tomorrow.

[liftingson]

Meh...I'm somewhat of a procrastinator. It's like a Terminator...but I'll do it tomorrow.

I kn ow this procrastination feel...been doing it my whole life.. Actually I think I do my best work at the last minute!
I ment overhead db extentions...must forgive me as Ive had a few drinks...snowing here..gotta drink

[Jasonk282]

I kn ow this procrastination feel...been doing it my whole life.. Actually I think I do my best work at the last minute!
I ment overhead db extentions...must forgive me as Ive had a few drinks...snowing here..gotta drink

Snowing here too in the mountain of Wv. No drinking though, got to go and shovel the drive way though.

[ktj4l]

I used to live and die by the dips for tricep work. Until I gave these a try..I dont think Im going back to dips for awhile.

I can see decline benching being more fun for tricep work than dips or other tricep isolation. I'll definitely give it a go, but right now I'm more concerned with bringing my squat and deadlift numbers up. Bench still seems to be moving without too much extra work and it's still a lot stronger than squat and dead by comparison. Hopefully there will be more of a balance in about a year, then I'll put more effort into benching again. Either way, always good to have the knowledge of what works from stronger people than myself.

[liftingson]

I can see decline benching being more fun for tricep work than dips or other tricep isolation. I'll definitely give it a go, but right now I'm more concerned with bringing my squat and deadlift numbers up. Bench still seems to be moving without too much extra work and it's still a lot stronger than squat and dead by comparison. Hopefully there will be more of a balance in about a year, then I'll put more effort into benching again. Either way, always good to have the knowledge of what works from stronger people than myself.

I got ya..Thats why I switched over to TM..tryin to get squats up some.

[coloBB]

subbed... In for some texas method madness.

[liftingson]

subbed... In for some texas method madness.

welcome, hope to be able to provide some madness!

[Fabs23]

I"m liking the idea of doing decline close grip for tri's. I've been doing close grip flat but its a little too much chest still worked in and yes it puts a strain on my wrist too. I think its caused some tendonitis recently. Always mirin those presses of yours!

[liftingson]

I"m liking the idea of doing decline close grip for tri's. I've been doing close grip flat but its a little too much chest still worked in and yes it puts a strain on my wrist too. I think its caused some tendonitis recently. Always mirin those presses of yours!

yeah, once I tried the decline CG, it was over! Thats now my go to tricep work.
one day I'll be swoll like you!

[Fabs23]

yeah, once I tried the decline CG, it was over! Thats now my go to tricep work.
one day I'll be swoll like you!

One day I'll be able to put up your numbers! Do you find the decline close grip helps your bench press? I'm trying to get my max up and was told to go witih close grip, but although it may help my bench my wrists (which I wrap anyway) are paying the price.

[MakeGoBoom]

Nasty f*cking ID bro. Back on my tm grind come mon. 455 is sick dude

[liftingson]

One day I'll be able to put up your numbers! Do you find the decline close grip helps your bench press? I'm trying to get my max up and was told to go witih close grip, but although it may help my bench my wrists (which I wrap anyway) are paying the price.

I feel it more i my tris than any other lift. dont bring your hands in so close slightly inside shoulder is close enough.

[liftingson]

Nasty f*cking ID bro. Back on my tm grind come mon. 455 is sick dude

Cant multiquote on phone..thanks bro..its been a good week.

[Filmbuff81]

Damn big intensity day.

Just make sure you keep enough time in there for recovery between your VD and ID since you are doing VD so close after ID. Don't want to get too fatigued before next week!

[liftingson]

Damn big intensity day.

Just make sure you keep enough time in there for recovery between your VD and ID since you are doing VD so close after ID. Don't want to get too fatigued before next week!

yeah man, I got ya. I hate Im moving it up a day, but I know I wont be able to lift Monday. I feel fresh righ now.

[liftingson]

Week 2. Volume Day

Squat
45x10
135x5
135x5
225x5
315x2
340 5x5...wholly hell!

Bench
45x10
135x10
225x5
225x5
280x5
280x5
280x5
280x5
280x7

Deadlift
135x5
225x5
315x3
315x3
385x5

Cutting one rest day out was a mistake! Everything felt really REALLY HEAVY today!! The set of 5 deadlifts was really more like 3 reps...and 2 singles. prolly 15 seconds rest between the singles.
Only "side" work I did was 5x10 hammer curls.
Dunno when my recovery day will be, I know I work the next 2 days...dunno a schedule after that.

[Fabs23]

Did you do 340 on squats for 5 sets of 5 or am I reading that wrong? And if you did 340 does that mean you threw 2 1/2's on each side?

[liftingson]

Did you do 340 on squats for 5 sets of 5 or am I reading that wrong? And if you did 340 does that mean you threw 2 1/2's on each side?

yeah 340 for the 5 sets, last week I did 335..so only bumped up 5lbs. And yes, I used the 2.5's

[izzygrant]

Crazy. Nice workout. I probably wouldn't even have done the curls... I would have stumbled out of the gym swearing.

[Fabs23]

yeah 340 for the 5 sets, last week I did 335..so only bumped up 5lbs. And yes, I used the 2.5's

I'll still be your friend but I'd have to bust balls if I see a big guy throwing on 2 1/2's. At the same time my gym has 1 1/4's. Tomorrow is chest day maybe I'll whip them on for a set in your honour!

[liftingson]

Crazy. Nice workout. I probably wouldn't even have done the curls... I would have stumbled out of the gym swearing.

yeah..I almost skipped the deadlifts after squat and bench. But, the guy I was lifting with started deadlifting so I figured I had to at that point! He did 1/4 squats with the same weight I did lol. I was hoping he was gonna catch on when I was going down to the bucket.

curls did suck, but figured Id hit em since I will be taking at least the next 2 days off.