"big Willie" J.t. Hall Journal!

[blkbelt42]

are you wearing anykind of gear in
the 463 pic?

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

are you wearing anykind of gear in
the 463 pic?

My first attempt is unequipped(no gear).

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL

[blkbelt42]

My first attempt is unequipped(no gear).

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL

Thanks. that's what I thought. What can you
bench raw, currently?

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

Thanks. that's what I thought. What can you
bench raw, currently?

Currently, I don't know what I can bench press unequipped because I have not taken a max rep for several months. The most I have done in competition is 485 & 495 t-n-g in the gym. I did these two lifts last year.

I plan to max out unequipped right before Christmas Vacation. I hope to do 505.

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL

[blkbelt42]

Currently, I don't know what I can bench press unequipped because I have not taken a max rep for several months. The most I have done in competition is 485 & 495 t-n-g in the gym. I did these two lifts last year.

I plan to max out unequipped right before Christmas Vacation. I hope to do 505.

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL

nice, good luck. I'd like to be able to do the
same. I still like to get a shirt soon and start
practicing with that. liftinlarge, right??

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

nice, good luck. I'd like to be able to do the
same. I still like to get a shirt soon and start
practicing with that. liftinlarge, right??

Time is a crucial factor that will get you to your bp goal!

Also, what has helped my unequipped bp a lot is doing a hybrid 3 x 3/WestSide Barbell/Metal Militia Routine. Since I weigh 219, I eat @ least 220 grams of protein everyday. When my protein intake is high, I do better in the gym and on the platform too.

What is your current bp unequipped max?

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL

[blkbelt42]

Time is a crucial factor that will get you to your bp goal!

Also, what has helped my unequipped bp a lot is doing a hybrid 3 x 3/WestSide Barbell/Metal Militia Routine. Since I weigh 219, I eat @ least 220 grams of protein everyday. When my protein intake is high, I do better in the gym and on the platform too.

What is your current bp unequipped max?

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL

The last time I tried, 2 months ago, it
was 385 on a 2 board. Oct. will be 1 year of weight
training for me.

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

The last time I tried, 2 months ago, it
was 385 on a 2 board. Oct. will be 1 year of weight
training for me.

What is your equipped(bp shirt) and unequipped bp goal?

TRAIN HARD

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

[blkbelt42]

What is your equipped(bp shirt) and unequipped bp goal?

TRAIN HARD

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

500 on raw bench or of course, as much as
I can get to.

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

500 on raw bench or of course, as much as
I can get to.

We got the same goal!! I plan to max out unequipped in the gym on Dec 12 or 19.

I hope to shirt bench press 606 at my Nov 8 bp competition. Then, compete at a Pro meet(April, 2009) and bp 500 unequipped.

The routine that I follow has increased my unequipped and equipped lifts at the same time. I basically unequipped bp every 3rd week and alternate other max effort exercises the next week. Also, I switch up and try a different routine sometimes too.

Example 6 week Routine

1st week
Bench press 3 x 3

2nd week
Floor press

3rd week
Board press + shirt

4th week
Bench press 3 x 3

5th week
Reverse band bench press

6th week
Floor press

TRAIN HARD

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

[blkbelt42]

thx, that's kinda what my new routine is comprised of.

every bench session will be a variation of the bench instead
of flat bench every time.

I would like to find a shirt that I can manage to get on alone.
I'm assuming I have to look at an Open-Back w/ Velcro closures, correct?

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

thx, that's kinda what my new routine is comprised of.

every bench session will be a variation of the bench instead
of flat bench every time.

I would like to find a shirt that I can manage to get on alone.
I'm assuming I have to look at an Open-Back w/ Velcro closures, correct?

Variation keeps the workout fun, prevents bp plateaus and increase strength/mass.

If you plan to put a bp on alone, get an open back with velcro. The only problem with open back is that they are banned in certain federations.

TRAIN HARD

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

[blkbelt42]

Variation keeps the workout fun, prevents bp plateaus and increase strength/mass.

If you plan to put a bp on alone, get an open back with velcro. The only problem with open back is that they are banned in certain federations.

TRAIN HARD

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

I've heard the same. Do you know what feds are
"ok" with open back?

Can you suggest any other kind of shirt that
can be put on alone?

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

I've heard the same. Do you know what feds are
"ok" with open back?

Can you suggest any other kind of shirt that
can be put on alone?

I can't recall which feds allow open back, but it's probably going to be the non-tested feds & feds that allow double-ply equipment. Open back are not allowed in NASA, USAPL, AAU & ADFPF. The best answer is to call and talk to your state chairman or the President of that federation.

Comparison of Federations:
http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/compare-federations

Inzer Phenom:
http://www.inzernet.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=05_PHENOM

Inzer Denim:
http://www.inzernet.com/detail.asp?P...ID=06_SD_DENIM

TRAIN HARD

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

[blkbelt42]

Is the phenom a "starter" shirt that you're recommending
that can be managable alone? Pricey shirt!

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

Is the phenom a "starter" shirt that you're recommending
that can be managable alone? Pricey shirt!

A starter shirt would be the EHPHD Blast shirt, but you won't get the "big results" you desire. A better shirt would be the Phenom because it's an upgrade bp shirt and made out of better shirt material.

TRAIN HARD

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

[blkbelt42]

A starter shirt would be the EHPHD Blast shirt, but you won't get the "big results" you desire. A better shirt would be the Phenom because it's an upgrade bp shirt and made out of better shirt material.

TRAIN HARD

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

thanks. I'll be happy with anything as long as I
can get it on and off alone. The phenom looks good,
any reason it "looks" so long in the pic?

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

thanks. I'll be happy with anything as long as I
can get it on and off alone. The phenom looks good,
any reason it "looks" so long in the pic?

The phenom is just made that way.

TRAIN HARD

"BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

9-12-08 WORKOUT

FLAT BARBELL BENCH PRESS
Bar x 20
135 x 12
185 x 10
225 x 7
315 5 x 5(1 minute rest)

PAUSE CLOSE GRIP BENCH PRESS
135 x 10
225 x 8
275 x 6
315 x 4
365 x 2

BENT OVER BARBELL ROWS
135 x 10
185 x 8
205 x 6
225 x 6(PR!)

T-BAR ROWS
2(45lb plate) x 8
3(45lb plate) x 6
4(45lb plate) x 4(PR!)
4(45lb plate + 25lb plate) x 5(PR!)

PULL UPS
3 x 10
1 x 6

WOW!!! A great workout with PR!!!

TRAIN HARD

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

[LessThanLuke]

Good work. Hitting your lats hard like that should help your bench a lot!

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

Good work. Hitting your lats hard like that should help your bench a lot!

I'm really going to attack my weakness!

Thanks a lot!!

TRAIN HARD

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

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

9-15-08 WORKOUT

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

HACK SQUAT
100 x 3
200 x 3
300 x 3

REVERSE HYPER
100 x 8
200 x 6
300 x 4

STANDING E-Z BICEP CURL
110 1
160 x 1
180 x 1
190 x 1
210(PR)

LYING DUMBBELL PULLOVER
70 x 8
90 x 6
110 x 3

PULL UPS
2 x 12

Another Personal record!! I'm excited about this Friday Max Effort Day!!

TRAIN HARD

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

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

6-19-08 WORKOUT

BODY WEIGHT: 219

REVERSE BAND BENCH PRESS OFF A 3-BOARD
315 x 8
405 x 6
495 x 1
585 x 1
680 x 1(PR)
690 x X
700 x X

REVERSE BAND PULL DOWN
4 x 10

TRAIN HARD

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

[blkbelt42]

holy moly @ 680!!!!!!!!!!

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

holy moly @ 680!!!!!!!!!!

I had a lot fun on Friday!! I probably made bad attempt selection. I should have tried 700 first instead of 680. Hopefully, I get 700 next time.

Thanks a lot!!

TRAIN HARD

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

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

9-22-08 WORKOUT

BODY WEIGHT: 219

HACK SQUAT
100 x 3
200 x 3
300 x 3

REVERSE HYPER
100 x 8
200 x 5
300 x 3

FLAT BARBELL BENCH PRESS
Bar x 20
135 2 x 12
225 x 10
315 x 3
365 x 3
405 3 x 3

STANDING E-Z BICEP CURL
Bar x 10
110 x 1
160 x 1
180 x 1
205 x 1

T-BAR ROWS
2(45lb plate) x 8
3(45lb plate) x 5
4(45lb plate) x 3
5(45lb plate) x 2(PR)

Another great workout!!

TRAIN HARD

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

[blkbelt42]

dam, some nice flat benchin too man.

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

dam, some nice flat benchin too man.

I wasn't planning to use 83.5% of my max unequipped competition bp, but I felt pretty good and went for it.

Thanks a lot!!

TRAIN HARD

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

[Musclekid92]

Awesome work J.T, glad to see your already back making PR's!

[NASAKYCHAIRMAN]

Awesome work J.T, glad to see your already back making PR's!

It feel great to hit a PR sometimes.

Thanks a lot!!

TRAIN HARD

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