Not a bad session all around, to be honest. I'm happy with adding a rep to my 90% after 2 days. I was also exhausted after hitting 12 reps on 150; I'm sure I could have gone for more, but that felt good enough.
I've been looking for squat shorts. EliteFTS has a bunch that I wouldn't mind buying, but the only size the have is small (I'm a large). I'm peeved. So I'm looking at alternatives, and have found these:
Maintenance IS RMR, right? Basically input on a completely "sedentary" setting? Mind is so hazy.
No, RMR is maintenance if you were completely at rest all day. You have to multiply RMR by the activity factor. I would at least use the lightly active one. I think sedentary is basically someone does no physical activity; work, gym, or otherwise.
Originally Posted by MatTheCur
I've been looking for squat shorts. EliteFTS has a bunch that I wouldn't mind buying, but the only size the have is small (I'm a large). I'm peeved. So I'm looking at alternatives, and have found these:
Anyone used either of those? Or have any suggestions? inb4 ngolsen and Eleiko shorts
I had been eyeballing some of the strong(er) shorts, but I don't see them anymore. I have a pair of Nike DriFit shorts that I absolutely love for working out.
Nice work on the Macenko session, way to bang out those reps.
looking forward to the next cycle. what weight will you be using on squats?
180x7 on week 4?? that's hot stuff, son. great work
I'm bumping it up 20lbs, because I'm mean that way. So my training max would be 287.1lbs, as per BlackIronBeast.
Deads will be 327.6lbs, as per the site (which means a 1+ day of 3 plates)... Thing is, Nick's got something for me, so I'll probably be changing over to that soon
Yep! 180x7 (1 extra rep from 4B)! Stoked!!
Originally Posted by johnblythe
not sure if srs..
Had nobody for 2 days ... Was quite srs. :P
Originally Posted by jshaw5
No, RMR is maintenance if you were completely at rest all day. You have to multiply RMR by the activity factor. I would at least use the lightly active one. I think sedentary is basically someone does no physical activity; work, gym, or otherwise.
I had been eyeballing some of the strong(er) shorts, but I don't see them anymore. I have a pair of Nike DriFit shorts that I absolutely love for working out.
Nice work on the Macenko session, way to bang out those reps.
I gotcha. I'll get that all in line, then.
The shorts are all there. They're just ONLY available in small. I've written an email to them asking about that. I have a pair of strong(er) shorts, and love them. I just had to sew up a hole that had appeared in the crotch.
Not sure what I'll do for shorts, but I might get a few pairs of those Champion ones, plus a pair of Underarmour, IF EliteFTS is seriously out of everything but small.
Thanks for the Macenko... Just sucks that I couldn't hit 12 on 80%. That frustrated the FUARK outta me.
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I'm in the market for a new pair of shorts but every pair I see is long as hell, past the knees even.
Maybe it's time to get a singlet. No more belt bunching up the t shirt then
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PRs: Back Squat- 405x1 (3/20/13)
Front Squat- 275x1 (1/11/12)
Bench- 300x1 (10/22/12)
Deadlift- 500x1 (10/17/12)
I'm in the market for a new pair of shorts but every pair I see is long as hell, past the knees even.
Maybe it's time to get a singlet. No more belt bunching up the t shirt then
I'm looking for 7"-7.5" inseam. Seems to be the sweet spot for me.
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I'm bumping it up 20lbs, because I'm mean that way. So my training max would be 287.1lbs, as per BlackIronBeast.
Deads will be 327.6lbs, as per the site (which means a 1+ day of 3 plates)... Thing is, Nick's got something for me, so I'll probably be changing over to that soon
Yep! 180x7 (1 extra rep from 4B)! Stoked!!
nice, man. that'll be great. 315x1+ ftw!
and it'll be cool to see what nick comes up with, he was really helpful for me this past week
Originally Posted by Bumpus
A bit tardy to the party, but I'm in.
ha. welcome.
A better read than 50 Shades of Gray and Twilight combined, srsbrah: http://tinyurl.com/jblylifts
CURRENT GOAL: 1100+ (reached 04/11); 1150+, < 14%
Current lameness: 375/235/495 = 1105
[b]2013[/b]: +85# on 4/11
I'm in the market for a new pair of shorts but every pair I see is long as hell, past the knees even.
Maybe it's time to get a singlet. No more belt bunching up the t shirt then
Yeah I hate that. I have one pair of Nike shorts that I wear 95% of the time. All of my other shorts come down past my knees You need an American flag singlet lol
That sucks about the EliteFTS shorts, that's gotta be some kind of malfunction on the website, how is that possible?
Yeah I hate that. I have one pair of Nike shorts that I wear 95% of the time. All of my other shorts come down past my knees You need an American flag singlet lol
That sucks about the EliteFTS shorts, that's gotta be some kind of malfunction on the website, how is that possible?
Same with my Strong(er) shorts.
I'm not sure. And they haven't replied to me yet, either.
Originally Posted by ddog171
New program, where did you get it from? Interested to see where it takes you.
From someone who cares <3
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Tonight's session was a bit rushed, but I got through it. I even filmed my deads and front squats. Holy cow.
But, that'll have to wait until tomorrow.
The Voluminous Program from Down Undah
Heavy deads - Week 1: 2013-01-07
Barbell Deadlift:
110 lb x 10 reps (+65 pts)
135 lb x 10 reps (+77 pts)
175 lb x 10 reps (+101 pts)
175 lb x 10 reps (+101 pts)
175 lb x 10 reps (+101 pts)
Nothing too special here. Just a bit fatigued as I was running late to the gym. I thought they closed at midnight, but they close at 11pm. I'll be there a tad earlier next session.
Front Barbell Squat:
95 lb x 8 reps (+57 pts)
95 lb x 10 reps (+59 pts)
95 lb x 10 reps (+59 pts)
Getting used to these, so used something lighter. I'll probably use this as a warm up weight next session, and head up to 135 as a working weight... But we'll see.
Trying for a total of 30 reps. Slowly but surely, and again I'm sure I could have had more, but time/rest was lacking. Superset with curls.
Yes. Curls.
Barbell Curl:
40 lb x 8 reps (+14 pts)
50 lb x 8 reps (+15 pts)
50 lb x 8 reps (+15 pts)
An optional exercise, but still... I'm a bit lacking in the density of my biceps, so this will be good to do. Superset with the GHR, actually.
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I really wish that I'd gotten to the gym sooner. That would have made my time there a bit more enjoyable. As it was, front squats didn't destroy me, but I can't use a clean grip yet. I think I'll use them on warm up sets, then go to normal grip for work sets. Just gotta get that shoulder flexibility in there.
Tomorrow be light bench/squat day.
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Nice work fitting everything in when you were pressed for time.
What's the time frame on a home gym setup?
Good start to the program! Fronts will come up fast once you get comfortable with the movement. Definitely keep working on that clean grip!
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PRs: Back Squat- 405x1 (3/20/13)
Front Squat- 275x1 (1/11/12)
Bench- 300x1 (10/22/12)
Deadlift- 500x1 (10/17/12)
Nice work fitting everything in when you were pressed for time.
What's the time frame on a home gym setup?
Good start to the program! Fronts will come up fast once you get comfortable with the movement. Definitely keep working on that clean grip!
Originally Posted by johnblythe
good intro sesh matt
Thanks you guys I'm going to get to the gym earlier from now on. I was just a bit nervous about filming in the new place, but it seems to have gone well. I'll update the workout with a vid in a few minutes. It's completely raw to check form.
For front squats: I saw two vids. Regular grip went just below parallel, but clean grip went ATG. What's the correct level? I did both.
re: Home gym setup... One needs money for that, haha As soon as I can, but it'll probably take a while. I'd love to have the line of credit that's opened up through our mortgage go towards that, but there are other things that have to be taken care of first. One step at a time!
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Tonight's session was a bit rushed, but I got through it. I even filmed my deads and front squats. Holy cow.
The Voluminous Program from Down Undah
Heavy deads - Week 1: 2013-01-07
Barbell Deadlift:
110 lb x 10 reps (+65 pts)
135 lb x 10 reps (+77 pts)
175 lb x 10 reps (+101 pts)
175 lb x 10 reps (+101 pts)
175 lb x 10 reps (+101 pts)
Nothing too special here. Just a bit fatigued as I was running late to the gym. I thought they closed at midnight, but they close at 11pm. I'll be there a tad earlier next session.
Front Barbell Squat:
95 lb x 8 reps (+57 pts)
95 lb x 10 reps (+59 pts)
95 lb x 10 reps (+59 pts)
Getting used to these, so used something lighter. I'll probably use this as a warm up weight next session, and head up to 135 as a working weight... But we'll see.
Trying for a total of 30 reps. Slowly but surely, and again I'm sure I could have had more, but time/rest was lacking. Superset with curls.
Yes. Curls.
Barbell Curl:
40 lb x 8 reps (+14 pts)
50 lb x 8 reps (+15 pts)
50 lb x 8 reps (+15 pts)
An optional exercise, but still... I'm a bit lacking in the density of my biceps, so this will be good to do. Superset with the GHR, actually.
-------------------------------------------
I really wish that I'd gotten to the gym sooner. That would have made my time there a bit more enjoyable. As it was, front squats didn't destroy me, but I can't use a clean grip yet. I think I'll use them on warm up sets, then go to normal grip for work sets. Just gotta get that shoulder flexibility in there.
Tomorrow be light bench/squat day.
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Light Bench/Squats - Week 1: 2013-01-08
Barbell Bench Press:
45 lb x 10 reps (+42 pts)
95 lb x 10 reps (+59 pts)
110 lb x 10 reps (+65 pts)
110 lb x 10 reps (+65 pts)
110 lb x 10 reps (+65 pts)
Light bench/squat day, narrow grip
Standing Military Press:
65 lb x 8 reps (+70 pts)
75 lb x 8 reps (+75 pts)
80 lb x 8 reps (+77 pts)
Will be starting with 70x8
Barbell Squat:
95 lb x 10 reps (+59 pts)
110 lb x 10 reps (+65 pts)
135 lb x 10 reps (+77 pts)
135 lb x 10 reps (+77 pts)
135 lb x 10 reps (+77 pts)
Light squat day
Dumbbell 2-Arm Triceps Extension:
20 lb x 8 reps (+8 pts)
25 lb x 8 reps (+8 pts)
25 lb x 8 reps (+8 pts)
25s will be my go-to next time. Need to also work on the Tricepticons.
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So, I'm a dolt and forgot my SD card at work. So I missed out on filming bench, grabbed my phone for squats.
Everything was nice and light. I don't know if I'll bench in that area again, because it's a weird setup to get under the bar. We'll see, though. I'm a little apprehensive to pull out the camera on the main floor. Anyways.
Knee's feeling all right today.
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You need an American flag singlet lol
As soon as I can, but it'll probably take a while. I'd love to have the line of credit that's opened up through our mortgage go towards that, but there are other things that have to be taken care of first. One step at a time!
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