KenshinH's Quest for Old Man Strength and Fitness

[BenW22]

Thanks Ben. Did you catch my comment on DOMS above? Maybe it's the Protocol

Well, of course it's the Protocol

Serious bro your depth was nice and legs looking joocy.

In for pics of thigh measurements

Jeez...lotta inappropriate lust for T in here...

[audieswu]

Well, of course it's the Protocol


Jeez...lotta inappropriate lust for T in here...

Star pasties were placed at wrong spots :}

[New Evolution]

Star pasties were placed at wrong spots :}

They should be on the lower back?



:}

[0R1G1N]

295x9x4 I can imagine that those are not fun

Yo kenshin? do you find these to be the harder of the 4 days? It is for me. I'm a low rep type of guy so those high reps completely blow

[jshaw5]

So far, Rehbands > TKs bro. I have a rip in both of my TKs at the seam too, and that's why I got the Rehbands.

Never used the TKs but absolutely love the Rehbands, especially with the cold weather now

Where did you guys get your Rehbands? It's the 7051's right? So far it seems like every place I've found sells them individually for what I paid for my pair of TK's.

[audieswu]

Where did you guys get your Rehbands? It's the 7051's right? So far it seems like every place I've found sells them individually for what I paid for my pair of TK's.

That's the case for me too. Apparently they were specialized; made in Estonia and were designed in Sweden = jacked up prices.

Ken mentioned to me they feel very similar to TK's so I'm holding off buying them for now since my pair of TK's still gets the job done.

[dbone1026]

Where did you guys get your Rehbands? It's the 7051's right? So far it seems like every place I've found sells them individually for what I paid for my pair of TK's.

Got mine off of Amazon. You have to buy two since they aren't sold as a pair.

[KenshinH]

Well, of course it's the Protocol

Jeez...lotta inappropriate lust for T in here...

I'm sexy like that

Star pasties were placed at wrong spots :}

They should be on the lower back?

:}

LOL

Yo kenshin? do you find these to be the harder of the 4 days? It is for me. I'm a low rep type of guy so those high reps completely blow

Yeah, so far the 4x9 days have been the most tiring. That may change with the increase in weight this week.

Where did you guys get your Rehbands? It's the 7051's right? So far it seems like every place I've found sells them individually for what I paid for my pair of TK's.

That's the case for me too. Apparently they were specialized; made in Estonia and were designed in Sweden = jacked up prices.

Ken mentioned to me they feel very similar to TK's so I'm holding off buying them for now since my pair of TK's still gets the job done.

Yeah they're the 7051's and they are about 2x the cost of the TK's. There are newer models - maybe some of those are cheaper?

Got mine off of Amazon. You have to buy two since they aren't sold as a pair.

This and this.

[RyouBakua]

295 x 9 is strong!


good job there man

[pastorpritch]

Pendlay Row: (A5 wk 3)
135x8
155x5
185x5
215x5x5
... Fat Gripz up to 185

Dips:
BWx15
+45x10
+90x10


Notes
* Quick morning session.

* Elbows and triceps were still feeling it a bit from squats, so I didn't push the dips.

* I'll do some stretching and foam rolling tonight to be ready for tomorrow's 315x7x5.

Way to get it done man. Looking forward to tomorrow

[jeezyreezy]

Not really, but I'm going to start foam rolling my lower back tonight. Normally, my back loosens up in a day unless I injure it or do something stupid.

I like hitting up some foam rolling after a harsh leg session

[KenshinH]

295 x 9 is strong!


good job there man

Thanks RB! Next Sunday will be 305x9x4

Way to get it done man. Looking forward to tomorrow

Not sure I share the same sentiment

I like hitting up some foam rolling after a harsh leg session

I've never really had to do foam rolling before. To be honest, I don't feel enough DOMS right now to do it ... but it's probably a good preventive measure

[MatTheCur]

Thanks RB! Next Sunday will be 305x9x4



Not sure I share the same sentiment



I've never really had to do foam rolling before. To be honest, I don't feel enough DOMS right now to do it ... but it's probably a good preventive measure

I need a different foam roller... the white one just isn't cutting it. Maybe I should just get PVC pipe with sports tape on it...

[audieswu]

Thanks RB! Next Sunday will be 305x9x4

Get it bro!!

No old man strength here.

[Anthony21]

Morning

Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown:
105x8
120x8
135x8

Barbell Bench Press: (A5 wk 3 day 1)
45x10
95x5
135x5
165x3
195x3
225x2
250x5x5 (vid of 3rd set)

Wide-Grip Pull-Up:
4x9


Evening

Barbell Squat: (Smolov wk 4 day 1)
45x10
135x5
205x3
255x3
295x9x4 (vid of 1st set)
... Okay 9-rep squat sets are not fun. Especially when you have to do four in a row


Notes
* Had a bad night sleeping so I wasn't feeling strong today. But bench wasn't difficult and squats were okay as well, although I did get tired at the end of the 4th set of 295.

* Back was stiff again after the last squat set. I didn't feel like doing anything else after. Will hit rows and dips tomorrow morning.

* By the way, started APE today (3 caps on heavy workout days).


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdIz-TQ4vE8

Strong*******music/10

Real nice work Ken and hey thanks for everything brother.

[KenshinH]

I need a different foam roller... the white one just isn't cutting it. Maybe I should just get PVC pipe with sports tape on it...

I'm using this one from EliteFTS - http://www.flexcart.com/members/elit...d=143&pid=1465 - 4" diameter. It's a bit tougher than the normal roller.

Also good for working on your arch for benching.

Get it bro!!

No old man strength here.

LOL 40 is the new 30 bro

Strong*******music/10

Real nice work Ken and hey thanks for everything brother.

You're welcome Anthony. You can always count on me brotha.

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Ok, who was the a$$hole who told me to do Smolov? I almost crawled out of the gym this morning ... details to come

[jeezyreezy]

I've never really had to do foam rolling before. To be honest, I don't feel enough DOMS right now to do it ... but it's probably a good preventive measure

Well aren't you the lucky one, wish I had that problem

[KenshinH]

Morning

Barbell Squat: (Smolov wk 4 day 2)
45x10
135x5
205x4
275x3
315x7x5 (vid of 2nd and 4th sets)


Night

Standing Barbell Shoulder Press (OHP): (A5 wk 3)
45x10
65x5
95x5
125x3
147.5x5x5
... Got to use my 1.25-lb Olympic plates

Wide-Grip Pulldown Behind The Neck:
120x8
135x8
150x8x5
... SS with OHP


Notes
* I woke up Tuesday morning and had a few things to do before I could leave for the gym. Therefore, I was a bit rushed for time once I started. Rest was kept to 3-4 minutes for the work sets. Legs felt strong but my lower back got progressively stiff from the 3rd work set on, probably due to the short rest. Once I finished the 5th and last work set, I could barely walk. I wanted to find a bench or a mat to lie down and rest my back, but I had to get home in a hurry. So it was that I limped out of the gym and to the car. It wasn't until I was home for a while before the stiffness and pain went away. My lesson from this is that I should lie down on a mat in between work sets to rest my back, or this will happen again when I'm in a time crunch.

* On the 4th work set (in the video), my stance from the walkout was a little bit too wide. As I squatted down on the first rep, my boxers ripped from the back (far from the first time, by the way). I lost focus for a brief moment, but managed to pull it together and finish out the set. It was a pair that I had thought was "safe for squatting", but apparently not lol.

* OHP at night felt heavy. I knew that my shoulders and elbows were not 100% from the frequent squatting, so this was not a surprise.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a6rDx2bD48

[Woody-5]

Strong work with 3 plates!
LOL @ ripped boxers
I've blown out many pairs of pants since I started lifting but no boxers yet

[MakeGoBoom]

.... the only way to lift when you have large arse and legs like us

[Juggernaut0]

Nice man! Sorry about the boxers. Part of why I wear real loose shorts for squatting. :P

[MatTheCur]

Hehehe ... I don't wear boxers because I've been so scared that they'd rip (even before I started lifting)... I wear boxer briefs, personally.

[Anthony21]

Awesome work Ken as usual. I would foam roll in between your squat sets bro, I do that and it definitely helps with keeping everything from not tighting up on you.

[jshaw5]

lol at ripped boxers. Boxer briefs only for me. Nice squats man. I see smolov is getting tough. I'd love to run smolov one day, but I don't see it happening until I get a rack at home.

[BenW22]

Hmm...lotta underwear talk ITT.

[MakeGoBoom]

Hmm...lotta underwear talk ITT.

[KenshinH]

Strong work with 3 plates!
LOL @ ripped boxers
I've blown out many pairs of pants since I started lifting but no boxers yet

I've ripped at least 10 pairs of boxers lol.

Might have to go with boxer briefs as some of you are suggesting. Only for squatting though ... cuz my boys like to be free

.... the only way to lift when you have large arse and legs like us

Never thought I'd see this picture in my journal lol

Nice man! Sorry about the boxers. Part of why I wear real loose shorts for squatting. :P

I have a few looser pairs of boxers I'll have to wear on squat day

Hehehe ... I don't wear boxers because I've been so scared that they'd rip (even before I started lifting)... I wear boxer briefs, personally.

Boxers > briefs

Awesome work Ken as usual. I would foam roll in between your squat sets bro, I do that and it definitely helps with keeping everything from not tighting up on you.

Might have to do that. Thanks for the tip Anthony!

lol at ripped boxers. Boxer briefs only for me. Nice squats man. I see smolov is getting tough. I'd love to run smolov one day, but I don't see it happening until I get a rack at home.

Yeah, Smolov is getting harder. Now it seems like my back is the limiting factor. Whatever, both my back and legs should get stronger on it.

You don't want to run Smolov in the gym because it'll take too long?

Hmm...lotta underwear talk ITT.

With enough male subs, every couple of pages we go back to talking about private parts or sex. Troof.

LOL

[dbone1026]

Been there many times. I always make sure I wear boxer briefs and not boxers b/c i kept tearing them on leg day ...

[audieswu]

Strong ass squats Ken! Nice weight with lots of volume.

Been there many times. I always make sure I wear boxer briefs and not boxers b/c i kept tearing them on leg day ...

U naughty kunt saw ur usercp comment

[dbone1026]

U naughty kunt saw ur usercp comment

Hope it didn't cause you to tear your boxers