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[dan_g_28]

Hi. Im back from the dead and I started lifting again. I don't have a routine and I don't care. I will be lifting 2x/week right now. A bench day and a deadlift day. Ive given up on the idea of being the best powerlifter in the history of the universe due to my inability to squat because of my herniated disc, so Im just going to base my training around push/pull and In going to go with that. Please join me, would ya?

[dan_g_28]

12/28/13 (Happy Birthday Dad)

Deadlift
225 x 5 x 2
315 x 5
405 x 3
455 x 1
495 x 1
545 x 1

Leg Extensions
90 x 15 x 3

GHR
8 x 2

Notes
First day back. My bodyweight was 189 lbs today. If I can get to 205 or so lean lbs Ill be happy. Pretty pleased with the 545 today.

[Entkommen115]

I will follow even though you hate me.

[dan_g_28]

I will follow even though you hate me.

Ace and Lilly say hello. I don't hate you silly willy.

[WN86]

12/28/13 (Happy Birthday Dad)

Deadlift
225 x 5 x 2
315 x 5
405 x 3
455 x 1
495 x 1
545 x 1

Leg Extensions
90 x 15 x 3

GHR
8 x 2

Notes
First day back. My bodyweight was 189 lbs today. If I can get to 205 or so lean lbs Ill be happy. Pretty pleased with the 545 today.

Those deadlifts are insane numbers for your first day back. Congrats, man.

[dan_g_28]

Those deadlifts are insane numbers for your first day back. Congrats, man.

Hey thanks man. I was pretty pleased with it. 700 again shouldn't be all that far off.

[dan_g_28]

12/30/13

Bench Press
Bar x 15 x 2
135 x 10
185 x 5
225 x 5
255 x 3
275 x 1
295 x 1
315 x 1
4 plates x 8 (sounds better than 225)

V Bar Pressdown
50 x 15
70 x 15 x 3

Pull Ups
10 x 3

Notes
Im trying to start back extremely slow, so Im keeping volume really low. Of course, things will ramp up shortly.

[samsont]

In on some Dan G madness

[dan_g_28]

In on some Dan G madness

Thanks buddy. Glad to have you aboard.

[samsont]

Thanks buddy. Glad to have you aboard.

hope to see nose tork max effort curls and videos mocking arian


DanG pls

[csday924]

How heavy were you at your peak and how tall are you?

[dan_g_28]

How heavy were you at your peak and how tall are you?

I was 226 when I benched 505 and I'm 5'10".

[izzygrant]

so was it leg curls or GHR's that are the secret to your deadlift? there were arguments while you were gone.

[dan_g_28]

so was it leg curls or GHR's that are the secret to your deadlift? there were arguments while you were gone.

GHRs drive my deadlift. Its definitely the most important movement for me. HOWEVER, after adding in leg extensions, both me AND my training partner noticed gainz, especially with initial speed off the floor.

[WN86]

GHRs drive my deadlift. Its definitely the most important movement for me. HOWEVER, after adding in leg extensions, both me AND my training partner noticed gainz, especially with initial speed off the floor.

Leg extensions helped? I would have never thought that. I will probably add in GHRs when I start adding accessory work to Starting Strength that I'm running. Nice bench work too, btw. 315 ain't nothing to sneeze at.

[NIsrael]

glad to see your alive and lifting

[arian11]

My bodyweight was 189 lbs today.

You can't be serious

[izzygrant]

GHRs drive my deadlift. Its definitely the most important movement for me. HOWEVER, after adding in leg extensions, both me AND my training partner noticed gainz, especially with initial speed off the floor.

yay I was right, I love being right. I also really want a GHR.

oh and welcome back I suppose

[COBBER]

Happy new year brotha!

In.

[dtaps24]

Hi Dan. You are so lean now, like a greyhound.

[dan_g_28]

Leg extensions helped? I would have never thought that. I will probably add in GHRs when I start adding accessory work to Starting Strength that I'm running. Nice bench work too, btw. 315 ain't nothing to sneeze at.

They helped both me and my training partner. He credits them almost completely for getting him 635 to 700. He was stuck at 635 for like 2 years, then after he laughed at me for doing leg extensions for a few weeks, he decided to throw them in as well and they helped almost immediately. Will doing only leg extensions carry your deadlift? No. But they cant hurt, either.

glad to see your alive and lifting

Thanks bud. I hope you enjoyed Michigan.

You can't be serious

I am. I think I might stick around 205 and do USAPL and KILL YOU!

yay I was right, I love being right. I also really want a GHR.

oh and welcome back I suppose

GHRs are the bomb, yo.

Happy new year brotha!

In.

Thanks COBBERbrah! Same to you.

Hi Dan. You are so lean now, like a greyhound.

[dan_g_28]

1/4/14

Deadlift
405 x 1
455 x 1
495 x 1
545 x 2
495 x 2

Leg Extensions
90 x 15 x 4

CSR
45 x 15
90 x 12 x 2

GHR
10 x 2

Notes
Felt pretty good. I doubled my top set from last week and added a touch more volume. Progress is always good.

[Kentisc]

Hey man
Sucks to hear about the herniated disc. Will you be unable to squat permanently or is it more of a temporary thing?
Either way, good luck with the push/pull work. I'm in!

[dan_g_28]

Hey man
Sucks to hear about the herniated disc. Will you be unable to squat permanently or is it more of a temporary thing?
Either way, good luck with the push/pull work. I'm in!

Thanks man. I don't think I'll ever squat heavy again, but thats ok.

[psychodiver9]

In even though you hate me

[dan_g_28]

1/11/14

Deadlift
up to 495 x 4

Leg Ext
4 sets

CSR
4 sets

GHR
3 sets

Notes
Brutal week of work. This was my only session this week. I really hope it slows down soon.

[Entkommen115]

I can't believe he quit again. SMH