"big Willie" J.t. Hall Journal!

[blkbelt42]

I train my legs every week, but don't go really heavy. I like to do a lot of heavy sled dragging for my legs.

I talked to a lifter over the weekend and he encouraged me to attack my back like I attack my bench work. So, I'm going to start doing more back work because a big back can lead to a big bench press.

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN

Same thing I've read which is why I thought it
was odd you weren't hitting the back/legs heavy
but then again in looking at your numbers whatever
you're doing is working for you.

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

Same thing I've read which is why I thought it
was odd you weren't hitting the back/legs heavy
but then again in looking at your numbers whatever
you're doing is working for you.

I was talking to Jason"Action"Jackson(800 bp in the 242 class)and he said he can do a barbell bent over row with more than 500. I can only do 5 reps with 225. Definitely, I'm motivated to get a stronger back!

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN

[blkbelt42]

I was talking to Jason"Action"Jackson(800 bp in the 242 class)and he said he can do a barbell bent over row with more than 500. I can only do 5 reps with 225. Definitely, I'm motivated to get a stronger back!

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN

yikes!! what equip. is he using to push up 800?

that is a sick bent over row!

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

yikes!! what equip. is he using to push up 800?

that is a sick bent over row!

Jason uses a Katana.

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

PICTURE OF THE TOP 5 IN THE 220 OPEN CLASS FROM THE BP NATIONALS
http://a624.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...7537669627.jpg

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

I forgot to mention that their was a bodyweight rep contest after each session. So, I bench press 219 x 30.

I plan to work on my explosive strength for the next two weeks and try for a pr in the reverse band press. The goal is to do 700 the 3rd week of Sept, unless something more important comes up.

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN

[blkbelt42]

Jason uses a Katana.

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN

thx.

why do you go for PR's with reverse
bands? Is this helping your regular bench?

Do you compete in other lifts or just the
bench for now?

[DallasLynx]

Nice job at the contest JT. You've got 600 in you.

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

thx.

why do you go for PR's with reverse
bands? Is this helping your regular bench?

Do you compete in other lifts or just the
bench for now?

For me, pr's are an indication that I'm getting stronger and that I'm pushing myself harder in the gym.

The reverse band bench press made a difference because the weight felt so light!!! Believe it or not, I really couldn't tell the difference between holding 562 & 611. Both weights felt light at hand off and lowering the weights too. So, I'm going to keep doing reverse band bench press @ least once a month.

I compete primarily in bench press competitions and secondary in curl competitions. I competed in a strongman contest 6 years ago.

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

Nice job at the contest JT. You've got 600 in you.

My next competition is in Nov. So, I'm going to give 600-611 a ride again!

Thanks a lot,

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN

[blkbelt42]

For me, pr's are an indication that I'm getting stronger and that I'm pushing myself harder in the gym.

The reverse band bench press made a difference because the weight felt so light!!! Believe it or not, I really couldn't tell the difference between holding 562 & 611. Both weights felt light at hand off and lowering the weights too. So, I'm going to keep doing reverse band bench press @ least once a month.

I compete primarily in bench press competitions and secondary in curl competitions. I competed in a strongman contest 6 years ago.

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN

thx.....

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

thx.....

Drop me a pm anything if you want to talk about training or prep for your bp meet.

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN

[blkbelt42]

Drop me a pm anything if you want to talk about training or prep for your bp meet.

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN

done

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

done

I like pm because I have too many haters on the PL Forum section.

I'll be back posting on the PL forum section when they stopped being obsessed with me(lol).

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN

[markyg]

My next competition is in Nov. So, I'm going to give 600-611 a ride again!

Thanks a lot,

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN

Good luck with that! 600lbs is a weight I can`t even begin to comrehend lol

[blkbelt42]

I like pm because I have too many haters on the PL Forum section.

I'll be back posting on the PL forum section when they stopped being obsessed with me(lol).

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN

I see that.

The PL family thread has turned into a
****fest lately as well. The whole place
is becoming one big misc section.

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

Good luck with that! 600lbs is a weight I can`t even begin to comrehend lol

Actually, the weight felt light because of training with heavy reverse band bench press.

Thanks a lot!!

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN

[TravisTilley]

Just wanted to drop in and say congrats on your last meet. I know stepping on stage is a lot different then posting on a board. Kudos to you man

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

Just wanted to drop in and say congrats on your last meet. I know stepping on stage is a lot different then posting on a board. Kudos to you man

Definitely, competing and internet boards are different! At meets, the audience and lifters are cheering & uplifting everybody. I really enjoy the supporting atmosphere. This is one of the reasons I keep competing and enjoy every minute of it.

Thanks a lot!!

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

9-5-08 WORKOUT

BODY WEIGHT: 219

FLAT BARBELL BENCH PRESS
135 2 x 12
185 x 10
205 x 8
315 5 x 5(1 min rest)

INCLINE BENCH PRESS
135 x 10
225 x 8
275 x 6
315 x 4

STANDING CABLE TRICEP EXTENSION
195 4 x 10

LYING DUMBBELL PULLOVER
60 x 10
80 x 8
100 x 6
120 x 3

Felt great to get back in the gym again!

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

9-6-08 WORKOUT

BODY WEIGHT: 219

HACK SQUAT
100 x 3
200 x 3
300 x 3

REVERSE HYPER
100 x 10
150 x 8
200 x 6

BENT OVER BARBELL ROWS
135 x 10
185 x 8
205 x 6
225 x 4

T-BAR ROWS
1(45lb) plate x 10
2(45lb) plate x 8
3(45lb) plate x 6
4(45lb) plate x 4

PULL UPS
4 x 10

SLED DRAGGING
4(45lb) plate x 50 yards
5(45lb) plate x 50 yards
6(45lb) plate x 50 yards


TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN

[blkbelt42]

nice benching JT

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

nice benching JT

I'm doing explosive strength training for the next two weeks. Then, I plan to go extreme heavy with the reverse band bench press. I'm hoping to do 700(PR).

Thanks a lot!!

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL

[blkbelt42]

I'm doing explosive strength training for the next two weeks. Then, I plan to go extreme heavy with the reverse band bench press. I'm hoping to do 700(PR).

Thanks a lot!!

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL

who was it you recommended I go to concerning a shirt
since Titan seems to have issues with measurements.

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

who was it you recommended I go to concerning a shirt
since Titan seems to have issues with measurements.

Hopefully, I'll get you in a Inzer Rage X someday

Mike & Teale Aldeman: http://members.boardhost.com/Liftinglarge/

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL

[blkbelt42]

Hopefully, I'll get you in a Inzer Rage X someday

Mike & Teale Aldeman: http://members.boardhost.com/Liftinglarge/

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL

Well, I've tried nothing yet, so I want whatever
is decent and that I can get on, as I train alone.

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

Well, I've tried nothing yet, so I want whatever
is decent and that I can get on, as I train alone.

You'll need a training partner if the shirt is tight!

It's impossible for me to get my bp shirt on by myself.

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL

[blkbelt42]

You'll need a training partner if the shirt is tight!

It's impossible for me to get my bp shirt on by myself.

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL

that's not going to happen. it's just me so
I need one that will work and that I can get
into alone.

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

9-8-08 WORKOUT

BODY WEIGHT: 219

FLAT BARBELL BENCH PRESS
Bar x 20
135 2 x 12
185 x 10
225 x 8
315 5 x 5(1 min rest)

STANDING E-Z BICEP CURL
Bar x 1
110 x 1
160 x 1
180 x 1
190 x 1
205 x 1

CHEST SUPPORT ROW
4 sets

STANDING SINGLE-ARM DUMBBELL SHOULDER PRESS
50 x 10
65 x 8
75 x 6
85 x 4

PULL UPS
1 x 12

TREAD MILL
15 mins

SIT UPS
1 x 20

BACK EXTENSION
1 x 10

AB COASTER
1 x 20

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

PICTURES OF MY COMPETITION LIFT FROM THE 8-31-08 USAPL BP NATIONALS IN NC

611LB BP MISS ATTEMPT IN AN INZER RAGE X


562LB BENCH PRESS IN AN INZER RAGE X


463 OPENING ATTEMPT


TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL
http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN